Oriental Star

One of Pittsburg's better kept secrets. It wasn't terribly busy at noon on a Saturday so I was a little apprehensive. But, it was a great place to eat. Service is friendly and quick. The buffet was phenomenal. More choices than I have seen on most buffets. And it wasn't jist your standard broccoli beef and sweet n sour chicken. They had steamed mussels, shrimp, even crayfish. They were a tad expensive but after seeing the spread they set out, it really wasn't a bad price. The food was hot, well presented and kept fresh. Come hungry.

Was happy yesterday just to get what i felt was good chinese food in Pittsburg. But after talking to the friend I shared with last night, and after having the leftovers I feel I need to make a correction. I didnt have the buffet. I ordered a do go dinner. The pepper beef was probably cooked fresh. But the chicken chow mein was likely taken from the buffet line. There was a noticeable difference in the crunch of the veggies in the pepper beef (crunchy) and the chow mein was mostly (90%) celery and it was not crunchy. So they likely cooked the pepper beef fresh but took the chow mein from the buffet which we saw employees come out and fill containers as we waited for the order. The food was still good, but not sure i like idea of filling a cook to order dinner partially or fully from a buffet line. Dropping to 2 stars as a result.

PROS: Really nice variety of foods - sushi, hibachi, and 6 islands of buffet items. Really liked their pepper chicken and stir fried long beans Well priced - lunch with water was $7.50Friendly staff CONS:Oddly warm and somewhat humid inside Floors were damp and slippery like they were just mopped but it was 12:30 in the afternoon Had several no-slip rubber mats out because floors were slipperyParking lot was awful and pocked with potholes and broken up pavement Overall really enjoyed the food. What it lacks in ambience, style, and polish it makes up with variety, value, and taste.

Went out to grab some Chinese grub with a few of my pals while expecting nothing less but a sensational experience. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worst.Started off with a plate of general tso's chicken, because I figured that was probably the safest route considering the rancid smell that wrecked the joint as we walked in. That was a mistake, as well as all my other food decisions this evening. Disappointed and feeling like we were all on the brink of an anal seepage explosion, we were presented with a $10.91 bill - EACH. This is honestly the worst Chinese restaurant in the area. Save yourself..20 minutes later my intestines have completely rejected the foul substance Oriental star calls "food." Currently listening to "hurt" by Johnny Cash..

The owner here is super greedy! I used to buy their peppered squid and we drive 45mins for it. The first time we ordered it, they charged us $12/order. The 2nd and 3rd time(she remembered us this time) she charged us $14. I was ok with the $2 price change. Today we drove from JOPLIN only to be told that it is $20!!! What the heck?? Lady, you are not going to succeed in your business if you keep screwing your regular customers. It would've been ok if you explained this nicely, but you are totally RUDE!!

This is a good Chinese buffet. They offer great tasting food and a wide range of it. A sushi bar in the back is putting our average sushi but the option is nice. Ice cream for dessert. Clean and nice restaurant. Overall, my experience was great for a buffet. My only concern was why there wasn't more people there. I leave never knowing because I enjoyed my entire meal.

Only thing I've eaten here is the beef or pork lo-mien and always ask them to make it spicy. It's delicious!!! Was pleasantly surprised! Their egg rolls are pretty good too. Try the pork lo mien it's better than the beef.

This buffet really deserves the 5 stars! The food is always fresh, the owner is very kind along with the staff. I've been there plenty of times and have never gotten sick or felt ill leaving the restaurant. Very delicious, fresh choices to choose from. Oh, and great sushi! Plus the restaurant is always clean and never dirty. Definitely give this place a try. Reasonable priced. It's cheaper to go during lunch hours, obviously.

After opening, I didn't notice a big change with their previous restaurant, the food is the same except they have an item that changes every day or so.Food is correct, the fact that it is a buffet is a good thing. Going there for lunch is a good option, it is 8$ only, good bang for the buck.Helpful service. Nothing crazy.

Ate there yesterday - food was horrible - and we ate at 12:30 seen cockroach going across food bar n one on the floor heading as fast as he could across the carpet toward a booth ! Never knew pizza was Chinese n not much variety once gone they are very slow to re-fill hot food bar which was totally fine with me, but 2 other couples were complaining about the food