Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4641 W Richland Plaza Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 876-5778
Website: http://csbmenu.com/
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Reviews
Geo Mab
Positives:
️ Variety of Options: The buffet boasts an extensive selection, including seafood dishes, crispy fried favorites, a fresh salad bar, and a delightful dessert spread. Perfect for groups with diverse cravings!
Friendly Service: The staff greeted us warmly, offered booth or table seating, and drinks were included with dinner—no extra charge.
Local Favorite: Despite the unassuming exterior, the packed parking lot speaks volumes! A go-to spot for Ellettsville residents, Bloomington visitors, and students nearby.
⏳ Leisurely Dining: No rush to finish—enjoy your meal at your own pace.
Negatives:
️ Exterior First Impressions: The outside looks dated and could use a refresh to match the bustling vibe inside.
Credit Card Fee: The 3% surcharge for card payments feels outdated; consider building this into menu pricing instead.
Inconsistent Food Refills: Popular dishes (like certain seafood or fried items) sometimes ran out, requiring patience until small-batch refills arrived.
⚠️ Floor Safety: Spilled water near the buffet area was a slipping hazard—better cleanup vigilance is needed.
Missing Beef: No beef options on the dinner menu, which might disappoint fans of classics like Mongolian beef or pepper steak.
Areas for Improvement:
1️⃣ Refill Strategy: Stock high-demand items more generously to avoid empty trays during peak hours.
2️⃣ Cleanliness Priority: Assign staff to monitor and clean spills promptly, especially in high-traffic zones.
3️⃣ Expand the Menu: Add a few beef dishes to balance the protein offerings.
4️⃣ Drop the Card Fee: Transparent pricing builds trust—absorb the fee into menu costs instead.
Final Thoughts:
China Star Buffet is a hidden gem in Ellettsville (near Bloomington) with its generous variety, friendly service, and relaxed atmosphere. While it’s not perfect—exterior upkeep and occasional food gaps need work—it’s a solid choice in an area with limited dining options. Great for students, families, or anyone craving a casual, all-you-can-eat experience. We left satisfied and would return!
Note for Readers: Don’t let the plain exterior fool you—this spot’s popularity with locals and visitors is well-earned!
… more️ Variety of Options: The buffet boasts an extensive selection, including seafood dishes, crispy fried favorites, a fresh salad bar, and a delightful dessert spread. Perfect for groups with diverse cravings!
Friendly Service: The staff greeted us warmly, offered booth or table seating, and drinks were included with dinner—no extra charge.
Local Favorite: Despite the unassuming exterior, the packed parking lot speaks volumes! A go-to spot for Ellettsville residents, Bloomington visitors, and students nearby.
⏳ Leisurely Dining: No rush to finish—enjoy your meal at your own pace.
Negatives:
️ Exterior First Impressions: The outside looks dated and could use a refresh to match the bustling vibe inside.
Credit Card Fee: The 3% surcharge for card payments feels outdated; consider building this into menu pricing instead.
Inconsistent Food Refills: Popular dishes (like certain seafood or fried items) sometimes ran out, requiring patience until small-batch refills arrived.
⚠️ Floor Safety: Spilled water near the buffet area was a slipping hazard—better cleanup vigilance is needed.
Missing Beef: No beef options on the dinner menu, which might disappoint fans of classics like Mongolian beef or pepper steak.
Areas for Improvement:
1️⃣ Refill Strategy: Stock high-demand items more generously to avoid empty trays during peak hours.
2️⃣ Cleanliness Priority: Assign staff to monitor and clean spills promptly, especially in high-traffic zones.
3️⃣ Expand the Menu: Add a few beef dishes to balance the protein offerings.
4️⃣ Drop the Card Fee: Transparent pricing builds trust—absorb the fee into menu costs instead.
Final Thoughts:
China Star Buffet is a hidden gem in Ellettsville (near Bloomington) with its generous variety, friendly service, and relaxed atmosphere. While it’s not perfect—exterior upkeep and occasional food gaps need work—it’s a solid choice in an area with limited dining options. Great for students, families, or anyone craving a casual, all-you-can-eat experience. We left satisfied and would return!
Note for Readers: Don’t let the plain exterior fool you—this spot’s popularity with locals and visitors is well-earned!
FashionKrazi
Pay is decent for buffet and the workers are nice. They refill when needed but don’t bombard you. It’s generally full when I go. But it’s become a regular spot for me and my hubby!
… moreD A
Been going here for years. I think the food is excellent, the price is fair and the people are kind. They take pride in their food and culture and it shows in the flavor and food they create.
… moreMason Ellis
The restaurant was busy with dine-ins, to-go orders, and call-in orders but the food was fresh and tasty. There are five buffet bars, including ice cream. Great price for everything you get. One of the only China buffets that I know is open during the pandemic and plastic gloves for the buffet.
… moreScott Lee
5 stars based solely on pick up order(s),quality and QUANTITY are phenomenal compared to all other when I have ordered through a service(Uber Eats and Door Dash).
This restaurant needs to become a member of those services.
I can’t review any parts of ‘inside the location’ items but I have bern told nothing but good things about those aspects.
… moreThis restaurant needs to become a member of those services.
I can’t review any parts of ‘inside the location’ items but I have bern told nothing but good things about those aspects.
MysticalLandSlide
A really nice place to eat, very clean and the staff are friendly and great about keeping your cups filled, me and my roommate love eating lunch here anytime we get the chance.
… morekaylah
words can’t describe the love i have for this place. everytime i step in there my breath is absolutely taken. it has the most delicious food i have ever had the pleasure of laying my taste buds on. don’t even get me STARTED on the crab ragoons. my record is 11. 11 crab ragoons in one sitting. the honey chicken is fresh and crispy, the desserts are tasty and full of flavor. i love china star buffet. i love it. if somebody were to ask me where i would eat if i could only eat at one place for the rest of my life, it would be china star buffet. i love it. i love you china star buffet. thank you for the motivation you give me and the inspiration that accumulates inside of me when i am there.
… moreShannon Riss
The buffet had fewer options than most other Chinese-American style buffets I’ve been too. BUT it still offered a decent number of items. Surprisingly the items offered were prepared well and good quality, I mean, at least, a little better than most other Chinese-American style buffets I’ve been to. It’s strange how the same dishes can be so much better depending on subtle cooking differences. I ate at dinner time.
Dinner, with tax, was exactly $15 for 1 person. The unlimited drinks come with the meal. This is a bargain compared to most other Chinese-American restaurants.
They had the standard orange chicken I believe, also honey chicken, General Tso’s chicken, and baked oysters with cream cheese.
They didn’t have Mongolian beef(I never bother eating it anyway), sushi, sweet coconut cream shrimp, crab legs(No crab legs the day I went there, Sunday), frog legs or hibachi. Their desert section has even fewer options than other such restaurants.
However, the price(includes drinks) and quality of food were awesome. The selection size was pretty tolerable. I looked at some photos from other reviews going back 3 years in 2022 and the buffet menu looks exactly the same as today September 2025. If they had sweet coconut cream shrimp I wouldn’t have any hesitation or regrets coming here regularly rather than other CA buffets.
… moreDinner, with tax, was exactly $15 for 1 person. The unlimited drinks come with the meal. This is a bargain compared to most other Chinese-American restaurants.
They had the standard orange chicken I believe, also honey chicken, General Tso’s chicken, and baked oysters with cream cheese.
They didn’t have Mongolian beef(I never bother eating it anyway), sushi, sweet coconut cream shrimp, crab legs(No crab legs the day I went there, Sunday), frog legs or hibachi. Their desert section has even fewer options than other such restaurants.
However, the price(includes drinks) and quality of food were awesome. The selection size was pretty tolerable. I looked at some photos from other reviews going back 3 years in 2022 and the buffet menu looks exactly the same as today September 2025. If they had sweet coconut cream shrimp I wouldn’t have any hesitation or regrets coming here regularly rather than other CA buffets.
Rewind Records
The food was breathtaking! I did see a single fly the entire time! Everyone is nice there and they refill with fresh food.
… moreGi G
this truly is a five star restaurant. although the decor does not transport me to, the Orient. I’m thrilled the do not serve Orange Chicken, but come on. I want to feel like im there in China. Crowds there are friendly. Clean, great plentiful choices. “UMAMI”
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