“I definitely recommend this spot. I poured through the reviews while looking for: Chinese restaurants near me. This was the highest rated Chinese food restaurant in the area and it did not disappoint. The front staff was very helpful and friendly. The food was hot, fresh, and tasty. I didn't know it was a sit down restaurant, but I would sit there and eat based on my initial reaction with the staff.“
“This is one of Durham's hidden gems of a little restaurant. I've been going here for about 8 years now. I believe it's run by two sisters. They are so nice! They don't pick up the phone when it's busy but the food is so cheap and good. Wednesday specials are awesome. Get the sticky rice.“
“The food was good. The service was OK. I wasn't impressed especially because of the reputation and notoriety. The decor was the best part minus the spider webs. it was a very special occasion and we don't live in the area. I wouldn't make any more special plans to eat there.“
“I can’t believe I’ve lived right near here for months and only just now stopped in! The pork buns are FIRE and the prices are SUPER reasonable! I got the pork buns and a jasmine boba for $12 and the portion sizes are great awesome quick lunch “
“Always good food from here -My favorites of take out ChineseAlways cooked fresh. Good portionsThe family are always so polite.My favs are crab rangoons, sweet & sour chicken.Mei fun with veggies. Fried veggie rice. Wings are Awesome & the soups !! Boneless ribs.“
“We live in Granville County, Creedmoor / Franklinton area and we drive all the way to this China Star for many years, never had any complaints and this is the only Chinese Restaurant we eat at! You should go try them out you wont be disappointed!!“
“My friend and I ate there today (Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024) for the very first time and were very pleased with the two dishes we had: General Ching's Batter Chicken and Moo Shoo Vegetable dishes. They were both delicious and generous servings. We will be back and also recommend the restaurant to others!“
“I absolutely love this place! First time going today. The best crab rangoon ? Don't even get me started on the beef lo mein ❤️ You get WAY more then what you pay for. Finally, I found an AFFORDABLE and AMAZING Chinese food. Very hard to come by now a days. The service is top notch! The lady up front was so sweet and helpful. The atmosphere was peaceful. I really like how the dining room is separate from the waiting/order area. I have no complaints. This place is amazing and deserves 30 stars “
“Absolutely fantastic. Went 3 times in 1 week. Anyone that’s given less than 5 stars can reach out to me personally as I will defend this place to the moon. Haven’t felt closer to a big city in any other restaurant, this place is a diamond.“
“After many years of going here, I stopped about 2 years ago due to a drop in quality and overall experience. I am here now to say my mind has been changed. One of the things I complained about in a previous review was that the seats were extremely worn and nasty. However after recently going I was surprised to see all new seating. Though I'm not sure when this change happened I'd hope to believe my review might have reached the right person who could make such a change. The food is good and the employees are friendly and kind. Along with that the sushi was surprisingly good and well made. It could be argued that this is a good all you can eat sushi buffet and the rest is just extra.“
“This resturant looks like nothing on the outside or the inside. However you will quickly realize why this restaurant is full of Asians from all over. When you enter the restaurant you see a glass box in which a man makes noodles from scratch. It's quite a sight while we wait for our table. All noodles in this restaurant are hand made and you realize that difference as soon as you eat them. This is the most authentic Chinese food you can find in the area. Its absolutely delicious.The atmosphere gets a 3 because the place is a little dingy looking and nothing good to look at. This is not a place for you to take Instagram pictures in. But the food is amazing.“
“Just happened to find this place by chance when looking for a lunch place to dine with colleagues in downtown Durham. Was walking distance from Main street. Flavorful and more importantly fresh food, cooked fresh right on site. Much better taste and prices especially for vegetarian food than you get at other busier and overpriced locations in downtown Durham. Small mom and pop establishment that absolutely values the customer. Very friendly owners and chef. They run a take out and catering service too. Nice ambience. Great prices and again most important fresh food full of flavor.Vegetarian options: Fresh and unusually flavorful vegetables and tofu dishes“
“This is a nice sized Chinese buffet with a noodle bar, hibachi, sushi as well as the traditional Chinese staples. It did lack general tso chicken and black pepper chicken. The service was good and plates did not stay on our table. The hibachi grill was good. I only got vegetables at the grill so I cannot speak for the meats. The fried shrimp was different as it had butterfly and shrimp with the hull attached mixed together. So it was fried and by the time you removed the shell there was no shrimp. The fried chicken wings had a very good taste. The salmon had a very strong fishy taste but looked so appetizing. Overall most of the food I had was to my liking. The service was excellent and my cup never got empty. I would return if I am in the area.“
“I get lunch here often and it is always delicious. They got fat pre-inflation eggrolls and their pork fried rice is on point. Highly recommend the Shrimp and Chinese Vegetable and the Hunan Chicken, their brown and fermented black bean sauce is killer. Cash only and there is almost always someone asking for money outside but everyone has been real chill. Takeout only as well, no indoor seating.“
“I'd ordered from China Star about a month ago. Food was excellent. Better though was the service. I used a gift card to pay but got distracted by a phone call and forgot to get my card back. Didn't realize my gaff for a few days (I was back in Pa by then). Completely my fault. Card had about $80 left on it and anyone could have used it. About a week later, I was back in the area and took a chance and went back to China Star and asked whether they still had the card. I expected that the card and $$$ were long gone. But, the young woman who took my order initially went to her notebook and had my card. She was extremely apologetic that she was not able to call me to say that I'd forgotten my card. I was amazed by the honesty demonstrated. The food is excellent and I will definitely patronize China Star based on the honesty and integrity of the staff.“
“The food is good, quickly prepared and at a reasonable price. The lunch takes out also has a good proportion of food. My only complaint is the fried rice does not have the peas/carrots and only a little egg.Parking: Lots of parking if shared businesses aren't overwhelmingly busy.“
“A friend recommended this place, and I'm really glad she did. Their crab Rangoon are quite 5 I am kind of obsessed with their Singapore Noodles! It's got everything! Serving sizes are also generous. Will be working through their menu, for sure.“
“This is our go to sushi restaurant in chapel hill/ durham. The sushi is consistent and delicious. The sushi chef is one of the best I’ve seen in this area. It’s always superb sush. My particular favorite is going during their lunch special , which includes weekdays and Saturdays. My children love the sushi and we get a couple of the triples that include 3 rolls with soup or salad. We love their spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, Philadelphia roll, and generally the rest of their menu is all really amazing. The price is amazing and we always devour all the food. If you are someone who cares about quality, ratios, and consistency, then you will love it like we do. They do have a list of fancier rolls that we occasionally get and are also amazing. But we keep coming back because we hit the perfect balance between amazing cost and amazing, delicious food. You get the best quality and the best price here and it’s so worth it! Highly recommend it!“