Asian Star in Midvale, UT

4.2(1,540)30.00 - 30.00Midvale, UT
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Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 1540 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners
  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Midvale, UT • Price 30.00 - 30.00 • 4.2★
Asian Star in Midvale, Utah: A Top Choice for Chinese Buffet Enthusiasts. Located in the heart of Midvale, Asian Star is a renowned destination for those craving an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet experience. With a 4.2-star rating and over 1540 reviews, this restaurant has earned a stellar reputation for its delectable dishes and outstanding service. Reviewers rave about the delicious food and excellent service, making it an ideal spot for families, friends, and special occasions. Whether you're a local or just visiting, Asian Star's extensive menu and welcoming atmosphere will leave you feeling satisfied and eager to return. In fact, many reviewers have praised the restaurant's best egg drop soup in Utah, a must-try for any soup lover. With its convenient parking and menu options for children, Asian Star is the perfect destination for a memorable dining experience.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
7588 Union Park Ave, Midvale, UT 84047, USA, Midvale, Midvale, Utah
Phone
(801) 566-8838
Today
11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Price
30.00 - 30.00
Rating
4.2 (1,540 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Signature Dishes

7 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Delicious Food**×3**Excellent Service**×2For Any Soup LoverFriendsMaking It An Ideal Spot For FamiliesSpecial Occasions

Also mentioned

Portions

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🏆 4.1 weighted · 1,540 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.2 from 1,540 reviews(↓ 0.09 from raw)
Rock Solid / Community Favorite
Review volume vs. city median1,540 / 50 median
0250 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (1.40) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 250+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:00 PM

Pricing

Price range 30.00 - 30.00
Price range30.00 - 30.00
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
TV AvailableGood For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter ServiceVegan optionsLimited vegetarian options

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
ClassyCasualGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringDrive-through

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Popular Dishes

10 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Walnut Shrimp$23.9553 mentions
  • Pon Pon$18.9539 mentions
  • Pon Pon Chicken$18.9531 mentions
  • Chicken Lettuce Wraps$14.0027 mentions
  • Egg Rolls$12.0023 mentions
  • House Lo Mein$23.9521 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup$10.0018 mentions
  • Sesame Chicken$23.9516 mentions
  • Fried Shrimp$12.0013 mentions
  • Walnut Chicken$23.955 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

315 items with prices
  • SM-Beef Sirloin$15.95

    Spicy. Sliced and sautéed in a black pepper sauce with onions and your choice of broccoli, snow peas or green beans.

  • SM-General Tso's Chicken$15.95

    Spicy. Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce.

  • SM-Honey Nectar Pork$15.95

    Crispy pork tossed in a sweet honey nectar sauce.

  • SM-House Special Sizzling Platter$15.95

    Stir-fried broccoli, baby corn, carrot, mushroom, snow peas, water chestnuts, and zucchini. The protein included are chicken, beef, Chinese BBQ pork, shrimp and scallops in a house special sauce.

  • SM-Kung Pao Triple Treat$15.95

    Spicy. Stir-fried celery, water chestnuts, and zucchini. Protein included are shrimp, chicken and beef. Topped with peanuts.

  • SM-Lemon Chicken$15.95

    Lightly breaded chicken served with a sweet and sour lemon sauce on the side.

  • SM-Sesame Chicken$15.95

    Crispy chicken tossed in a sweet tangy sauce topped with sesame seed.

  • SM-Sizzling Royal Shrimp$15.95

    Sautéed shrimp stir-fried with baby corn, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, onions, snow peas, and zucchini in a light garlic sauce.

  • SM-Sizzling Seafood Delight$15.95

    Stir-fried baby corn, broccoli, carrot, mushroom, napa cabbage, snow pea, water chestnut, and zucchini. Protein included are shrimp, scallops and calamari stir-fried in a house special sauce.

  • SM-Walnut Chicken$15.95

    Crispy chicken tossed in a creamy, sweet sauce topped with honey walnuts.

  • SM-Walnut Shrimp$15.95

    Crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, sweet sauce topped with honey walnuts.

  • SM-Broccoli Beef$14.95

    Broccoli stir-fried with beef.

  • SM-Cashew Stir-Fry Beef$14.95

    Stir-fried carrot, celery, and zucchini topped with cashew nuts.

  • SM-Foo Young Beef$14.95

    Chinese omelet. Two fried egg-patties topped with stir-fried Carrot, broccoli, baby corn, mushrooms, snow peas, zucchini, and water chestnuts.

  • SM-Green Bean Stir-Fry Beef$14.95

    Stir-fried green bean.

  • SM-Kung Pao Stir-Fry Beef$14.95

    Spicy. Stir-fried celery, water chestnuts, and zucchini topped with peanuts.

  • SM-Mixed Vegetables Stir-Fry$14.95

    Only vegetables, no protein. Stir-fried carrot, baby corn, broccoli, mushrooms, Napa cabbage, snow peas, water chestnuts, zucchini, and water chestnuts.

  • SM-Mongolian Stir-Fry Chicken$14.95

    Stir-fried onions and green onions.

  • SM-Moo Goo Gai Pan Stir-Fry Beef$14.95

    Stir-fried carrots, mushrooms, snow peas, water chestnuts, and zucchini.

  • SM-Pon Pon Beef$14.95

    Spicy. Szechuan style sweet and sour that is slightly spicy.

  • SM-Spicy Garlic Stir-Fry Beef$14.95

    Spicy. Stir-fried bamboo shoots, black mushrooms, celery, water chestnuts, and zucchini.

  • SM-Sweet & Sour Chicken$14.95

    Onions and pineapples.

  • SM-Tangerine Orange Chicken$14.95

    Sweet orange sauce with dried chili peppers.

  • SM-Broccoli Shrimp$14.95

    Broccoli stir-fried with shrimp.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

1,540 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 1,540 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
  • Positive review text points to service, value, and fresh food.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Asian Star fresh?

According to reviews, the food at Asian Star is fresh and of high quality.

Is Asian Star worth the price?

While some reviewers found it pricey, many agree that the quality and amount of food make it worth the price.

Do reviewers plan to return to Asian Star?

Most reviewers express a desire to return, citing good experiences and a willingness to overlook some issues.

How is the service at Asian Star?

Reviews mention both good and poor service experiences, but overall, service is considered good.

What are some popular dishes at Asian Star?

Reviewers have praised the egg drop soup and Kung pao, though one reviewer noted the Kung pao was not hot.

How would you describe the overall experience at Asian Star?

Reviewers have described their overall experience as positive, with good food and service, though some have noted issues with price and consistency.

Is the food at Asian Star consistently great?

While most reviewers praise the food, one noted that the quality was only slightly better than a comparable establishment.

Is Asian Star suitable for special occasions like Mother's Day?

One reviewer had a positive experience on Mother's Day, enjoying the food and service.

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Has Asian Star undergone any changes or renovations?

One reviewer noted a recent renovation that updated the space with a warmer, more modern vibe.

Do meals at Asian Star come with any additional items?

One reviewer mentioned that their meal came with a side salad, which was a new and pleasant surprise.

Are the portions at Asian Star generous?

One reviewer noted that the portion size was massive, enough for leftovers.

Have reviewers noticed any changes in the quality of service over time?

One reviewer who used to come years ago noted that the service was weird and slow on their recent visit, indicating a possible decline.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

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Miscellaneous Services
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Personal Care & Beauty
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Sports & Fitness
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65 nearby places across 11 categories

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66 places nearby (finance, food, government, healthcare, services)

Banking

Mountain Ameria Credit Union

Bank

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Goldenwest Credit Union

Bank

7926 1300 East

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Restaurants

Asian Star

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Hoof & Vine

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7680 South Union Park Avenue

~870 ftMo-Sa 17:00-
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Smart Cookie

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~950 ft
Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Fast Food

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Papa Murphy's

Fast Food

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Little Caesars

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
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Subway

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~0.4 mi
Jamba

Fast Food

7194 South Union Park Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-19:00
+1 801-561-9361Website
Teriyaki Grill

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Koino Poke

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Bakeries & Desserts

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Confectionery

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Crave

Pastry

7386 Union Park Avenue

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Eclair French Pastry

Bakery

7948 Union Park Avenue

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Specialty Food

McCalister's Deli

Deli

7810 S 1300 East

~0.3 mi

Food & Beverages

Fiiz Drinks

Beverages

7910 South 1300 East

~0.4 mi
+1 385-557-4993

Cafes & Coffee

Sunset Coffee Company

Cafe

7978 Union Park Avenue

~0.5 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

7184 South Union Park

~0.5 mi
+1 801-563-0878Website
Rise and Grind

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Specialists

Zenith Physical Therapy

Physiotherapist

7940 Union Park Avenue

~0.4 mi

Primary care

Sandy Urgent Care Center

Doctors

7998 South 1300 East

~0.5 mi09:00-21:00
+1 801 255 2000Website

Alternative medicine

NuSpine Chiropractic

Alternative

~0.6 miMo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-14:00; Su off
+1 385-446-8660
Restore Hyper Wellness

Alternative

~0.6 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
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Trailside Dry Cleaning

Dry Cleaning

7918 1300 East

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
KTR

Indoor Play

~0.5 miMo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Gala Event Center

Events Venue

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Yes

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Washbox Laundromat

Laundry

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Loading Dock

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Watches

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Hair services

Great Clips

Hairdresser

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Priority Salon

Hairdresser

7960 Union Park Avenue

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Image Studios

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+1 801-448-7077
Fletcher's Barber Shop

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~0.6 mi
+1 801-557-3815

Beauty & spa

Groovy Nail & Spa

Beauty

~0.6 miMo-Sa 09:30-19:30; Su off
+1 801-566-2882
Precious Brows

Beauty

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Professional services

Medsphere Systems Corporation

Company

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Clothing & fashion

New Balance

Shoes

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Rendezvous

Clothes

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Mr. Mac

Clothes

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Linger

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General retail

Dollar Tree

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Big Deal Outlet

Variety Store

1122 Fort Union Boulevard

~0.6 miMo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su off

Social facilities & assisted living

Saint James Food Bank

Social Facility

7486 South Union Park Avenue

~770 ftSu[2,4] 13:00-15:00
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Gyms & fitness centers

Sierra Mixed Martial Arts

Fitness Centre

7942 Union Park Avenue

~0.4 mi
VASA Fitness

Fitness Centre

7990 south 1300 East

~0.5 mi
+1 801 858 2002Website

Sports facilities

Aquatots Swim Scool

Sports Centre

~0.5 mi
Momentum

Sports Centre

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Dick's Sporting Goods

Sports

7170 South 1000 East

~0.6 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1 801-566-2920Website

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