Red Star in New York, NY

4.4(152)New York, NY
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 152 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

New York, NY • 4.4★
New York, New York residents and visitors alike flock to Red Star, a premier Chinese buffet destination in the heart of Manhattan. With a 4.4-star rating and over 152 glowing reviews, this casual eatery has earned its reputation as a go-to spot for delicious, all-you-can-eat Chinese cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for quick bites or a leisurely meal, Red Star's dine-in and takeout options cater to your needs. Reviewers rave about the sesame shrimp, general tso's tofu, and well-seasoned lomein, all of which are available at super affordable prices.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
112 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York
Phone
(212) 860-8883
Today
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Rating
4.4 (152 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

💳Credit cards accepted

Major credit cards welcome

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
1:00 – 9:30 PM

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Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Curbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerSeatingLunchDinnerSolo dining

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Debit CardsCredit Cards

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodQuick biteSmall plates

Reviews

152 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Red Star kid-friendly?

Yes, they treat you like a civil human being and that alone will make any food much better as you consume it.

How affordable is Red Star?

Super affordable prices too. Can only which is kind of a bummer but definitely worth it.

What are some popular dishes at Red Star?

The sesame shrimp and the general tso's tofu are both excellent. The lomein is always well seasoned and delicious.

Is Red Star clean?

They Are Very Clean And They Cook Very Good

Is the food quality good at Red Star?

The food is amazing and at a decent price. The dumplings are delicious.

Is Red Star a good place for takeout?

Best Chinese takeout in the area.

Is Red Star a good place for lunch?

Excellent service great place to go for lunch and a wonderful atmosphere.

Is Red Star a good place for a family?

Very Polite Family And Speak Great English

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Where is Red Star located?

Red Star is located at 112 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029, USA, Manhattan, New York, New York.

Is Red Star good?

Red Star is well-rated with 4.4 stars from 152 reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

117 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

La Luz Que Sale De La Obscuridad

Artwork

~600 ft
Artwork

Artwork

~960 ft
Growth

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Artwork

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Banking

ATM

Atm

~190 ft
Banco Popular

Bank

~490 ft
Chase

Bank

179 East 116th Street

~690 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 212-369-8043Website
Bank of America

Atm

201 East 116th Street

~850 ft24/7
Website

Pawn & gold

Pawn shop

Pawnbroker

1996 3rd Avenue

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Il Gnoccochi

Restaurant

~80 ft
La Chula

Restaurant

137 East 116th Street

~280 ftMo-Th, Su 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
+1-646-590-3975Website
Crown Fried Chicken

Fast Food

1867 Lexington Avenue

~320 ft
+1-212-996-2651
Sam’s Famous Pizza

Restaurant

150 East 116th Street

~330 ft11:00-20:00
+1-212-348-9437Website
BB Juice Bar

Fast Food

145 East 116th Street

~360 ft
+1-646-737-8030
Dunkin'

Fast Food

147 East 116th Street

~370 ft06:00-22:00
+1 646-597-9456Website
Burger King

Fast Food

154 East 116th Street

~380 ft24/7
+1 212-426-9532Website
Domino's

Fast Food

153 East 116th Street

~420 ftSu-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-02:00
+1 212-831-1024Website
99¢ Mega Pizza

Fast Food

1875 Lexington Avenue

~430 ft
Cuchifritos

Restaurant

~500 ft
McDonald's

Fast Food

2142 3rd Avenue

~800 ft24/7
+1 347-637-0574Website
Thai Super

Restaurant

166 East 118 street

~810 ftMo-Su 12:00-22:00
+1-646-559-1339Website

Bars & Pubs

Christina’s

Alcohol

84 East 116th Street

~310 ft
Luna Liquors

Alcohol

175 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
Luna

Alcohol

158 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
Maxwell’s

Bar

5th Avenue

~0.3 mi

Specialty Food

Deli

Deli

1626 Park Avenue

~340 ft
Green Olive Deli

Deli

~490 ft
Midtown Meat Market

Butcher

~500 ft
Sammy's Bodega

Deli

~750 ft
Deli

Deli

~890 ft
El Pueblo

Deli

238 East 116th Street

~0.2 mi
Taft Deli Grocery

Deli

1679 Madison Avenue

~0.3 mi
Casablanca Meat Market

Butcher

123 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
Ely Mar Grocery

Deli

129 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
+1-646-478-8801
Deli

Deli

141 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
Deli

Deli

1775 Lexington Avenue

~0.3 mi
Park Deli & Grill

Deli

81 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi

Grocery & Markets

Ken I Convenience

Convenience

152 East 116th Street

~350 ft
Shop Fair

Supermarket

178 East 116th Street

~620 ft

Postal services

The UPS Store

Post Office

1872 Lexington Avenue

~300 ftMo-Fr 08:30-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
+1-212-876-1900Website
USPS

Post Box

~410 ft
Mailbox

Post Box

~690 ft
USPS

Post Box

~790 ft
USPS

Post Box

~0.2 mi
USPS

Post Box

~0.3 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi

Government offices

Harlem Courthouse

Courthouse

~0.3 mi

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Healthy Harlem

Pharmacy

1875 Lexington Avenue

~410 ftMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-17:00
+1-212-601-2661Website
Second Avenue Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2243 2nd Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 212-876-8300
Farmacia

Pharmacy

127 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
+1-212-996-0055
Uptown Care

Pharmacy

2254 2nd Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1 212-221-8355
5th Avenue Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
I & S Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1994 3rd Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
+1 212-427-2173

Specialists

Wizard of Eyes Optical

Optician

187 East 116th Street

~720 ft
Maheshkumar Shah, DDS

Dentist

1791 Lexington Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-212-876-3458Website
Family Dentist

Dentist

247 East 116th Street

~0.3 mi
Fromer Eye Care

Optician

204 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
+1 212-534-1020

Hospitals & clinics

Family Health Center Of Harlem

Clinic

~0.2 mi
Physical Therapy of Harlem

Clinic

1400 5th Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-19:00
+1 212-996-3303Website
Iris House

Clinic

2271 2nd Avenue

~0.3 mi

Other services

Crystal Clean House

Laundry

~140 ft
Council Member Diana Ayala District 8

Political Party

105 East 116th Street

~160 ft
Sunrise Laundromat

Laundry

215 East 116th Street

~1040 ft
Clock

Clock

~1040 ft
Laundry

Laundry

2167 3rd Avenue

~0.2 mi
The 116 Flowers

Florist

232 East 116th Street

~0.2 mi
Ace Hardware

Vacant

~0.2 mi
MEJ Professional Business Service

Yes

245 East 116th Street

~0.3 mi
S & J Laundromat

Laundry

83 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
+1-212-996-0400

Hair services

Randy Barbershop

Hairdresser

~90 ft
Shenee's

Hairdresser

185 East 117th Street

~760 ft
+1-212-348-9224Website
Hair salon

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Dolores Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

Doree Nails and Spa

Beauty

38 West 116th Street

~0.3 mi10:30-19:30
+1 212-410-1090Website

Entertainment venues

A’Dar Café and Lounge

Nightclub

1637 Park Avenue

~160 ft
+1 212-996-2327

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~670 ft
Playground

Playground

~940 ft

Places of worship

Saint Paul's Roman Catholic Church

Place Of Worship

115 East 117th Street

~410 ft
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal

Place Of Worship

161 East 115th Street

~440 ft
Mt Zion AME Church

Place Of Worship

1765 Madison Avenue

~700 ft
Place of worship

Place Of Worship

1763 Madison Avenue

~700 ft
Assemblea De Iglesia Pentecostal De Jesucristo

Place Of Worship

~0.2 mi
Second Providence Baptist Church

Place Of Worship

11-13 West 116th Street

~0.3 mi
+1 212-831-6751Website

Funeral services

RG Ortiz Funereal Home

Funeral Directors

~930 ft

Electronics & technology

El Barrio Center

Music

1870 Lexington Avenue

~240 ft

General retail

Harlem Deals

Variety Store

155 East 116th Street

~440 ft
$1 $2 $3 USA Superstore

Variety Store

~480 ft
Dollar Tree

Variety Store

2182 3rd Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-22:00, Su 08:00-21:00
+1-212-289-0111Website
Dollar Deals

Variety Store

36-40 West 116th Street

~0.3 mi

Sports & outdoor

La Huerta Mexicana

Bicycle

176 East 110th Street

~0.3 mi
+1 347-988-4167

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~60 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~170 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~230 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~300 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~370 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~390 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~440 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~540 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~560 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~700 ft

Vehicle rentals

Citi Bike - E 115 St & Lexington Ave

Bicycle Rental

~310 ft
Website
Citi Bike - E 115 St & Madison Ave

Bicycle Rental

~600 ft
Citi Bike - E 118 St & Park Ave

Bicycle Rental

~670 ft
Citi Bike - E 118 St & 3 Ave

Bicycle Rental

~1040 ft
Citi Bike - E 118 St & Madison Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - 3 Ave & E 112 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - Lexington Ave & E 120 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - Lexington Ave & E 111 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.2 mi
Website
Citi Bike - Madison Ave & E 120 St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
New York City Department of Transportation

Car Sharing

~0.3 mi

Vehicle services

Jireh Tire

Tyres

~0.2 mi
+1 212-665-6050

Other transportation

Car Lease Quote

Car

300 East 119th Street

~0.3 miMo-Th, Sa 09:00-21:00; Fr 09:00-19:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-646 351-1150Website

Visitor information

Visitor information

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~730 ft