China Star

111 River Pl, Monona
(608) 661-3920

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Beezle Frump

I love china star! So friendly and fast. I have been eating it once a week for a year and have never been disappointed!

Miss Faith moore

I’ve visited this Chinese restaurant a few times before COVID and always had a decent experience, but my recent visit was very disappointing. The food quality has gone downhill, and the overall dining experience was not the same as I remembered.

The gravy for the egg foo young had no flavor at all, and when dining in, they now serve food on cheap paper plates, which took away from the dining atmosphere. The fried rice tasted like it was at least two days old—dry and unappetizing. To top it off, they don’t even offer a free cup of water when you dine in.

Overall, the food was not good, and the experience felt rushed and careless. It’s possible there’s a new cook, but unfortunately, I won’t be returning.

Cheryl Martin

I ordered the bourbon chicken. It was the worst bourbon chicken I have ever had, hands down. The chicken was so dry and hard that it could have been smothered in the finest sauce in the world and it wouldn't have mattered. It hurt swallowing it. It was also supposed to come with steamed rice and I asked for an additional side of fried rice. Based on what I paid, I paid for the fried rice in addition to the bourbon chicken, which is what I asked for and would have been fine, except they skipped out on the steamed rice, so I didn't even get that. I would not recommend this place

Melanie PATTON

Well, I ordered delivery and when I got the food it was terrible. The chicken tasted like it was old. I didn't like anything about the food and will never order food here again. They couldn't pat me to order from them.

Bonnie Morgan (Bons)

The best Chinese food around! Trust me when I say China Star never disappoints. The portions are big and the food quality is always the best. The owners are absolutely amazing and we love their food so much. The prices are great. Once you order from here you’ll never order from any other Chinese place again!!

Diane Dushack

The best Rangoons I've ever had

Reginald Pearnell

Today I ordered my usual beef fried rice, egg rolls and beef egg foo young. The food was delicious and EXCELLENT as it always is!! Everything was very tasteful!! Hands down this is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Madison. It tastes the exact same as the old restaurant Ruby’s. The only difference is the name. If you’re looking for good, authentic Chinese food this is definitely the place to go!! Five stars across the board from me and my family!!

Freya Marie

Take out - Beef fried rice, spring roll, crab Rangoon, and general chicken.

I'd say 9/10 - Crab Rangoon weren't very seasoned. Friend rice highly recommend yum yum yum. Travel a bunch and was very surprised. Bean sprouts are in it which I love but it is different so wanted to mention.

Ton of food for left overs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Fried Rice

John Perrigo

I ordered sweet and sour pork. What I got was a bunch of little fried pork balls that weren't good at all. It came with some super sweet orange glaze. No veggies at all. Very disappointed.

Lee

Food was very good and the service was fine. The atmosphere left a lot to be desired. This is our first time there, and my guess is that many of their customers get their food for carry out.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Frbl

Wow, haven’t tried this place a couple of years- it’s changed for the better! Food was SO GOOD, ordered last night for pick up, we got the fragrant chicken and governor’s shrimp, plus some soup (can’t think of the name) plus potstickers - all the food was outstanding in quality and flavor. So happy this place is so close to our place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin

Great food! I ordered via Uber Eats, and the owner went out of his way to make my experience fantastic. Excellent customer service!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Justyn

Great food! I ordered via Uber Eats, and the owner went out of his way to make my experience fantastic. Excellent customer service!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Bell Huang

The food was delicious and great, people were very nice and patient. Sesame Chicken is my favorite and they also made it best! We will definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken

Sophia S

Get the pork fried rice. It’s amazing. The staff will also teach you some Chinese if you’re there often!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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