La Star Buffet, Sushi, Hibachi Grill And Chinese Food

We just love coming to LA Star. The food is always so good and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Restaurant is always clean, and the prices are very good in comparison to other places. We highly recommend!

I have never felt compelled to write a restaurant review until now. It takes a lot for me to be bothered enough to do so, but this experience genuinely warrants a warning to others. My family and I stopped here for lunch today. This is a Chinese buffet, which we eat at often, so our expectations were reasonable and realistic. We understand buffet food isn’t meant to be gourmet, and normally we don’t mind minor shortcomings. Unfortunately, this experience went far beyond that. At first glance, nothing seemed alarming. Payment was required before eating, which is standard for many buffets. The dining chairs had clean covers, and the initial walk past the food didn’t immediately raise red flags. However, once seated and eating, the issues became impossible to ignore. Much of the food had clearly been sitting out far too long. Nearly all of the chicken dishes were hard, slightly chewy, and tasted old. The shrimp was so overcooked and mushy that it couldn’t even be peeled. The noodles were thin, rubbery, and completely flavorless. The rice tasted old but was one of the few items that was at least edible. The hibachi station was especially concerning. The meat had a slimy coating and an off smell, while the vegetables appeared wilted and aged. There was no rice available in this area—only oddly textured noodles. The fruit selection also appeared old. A couple of items were tolerable, and surprisingly, the desserts were the best part of the meal. The bathrooms, located down a hallway behind a door, were extremely unpleasant. Upon opening the door, a strong, nauseating odor was overwhelming. The entire area appeared neglected and unclean, which is deeply concerning for a food establishment. The staff were polite and attentive, regularly clearing plates and refilling drinks, which I do want to acknowledge. However, friendly service cannot make up for poor food quality and unsanitary conditions. This restaurant offers limited options, and the food that is offered appears old and poorly maintained. The condition of the facility raises serious concerns for customer health and safety. I hope this review helps others avoid a disappointing and uncomfortable experience, as well as a complete waste of money.

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, but my experience was disappointing from the start. Before we even sat down, we were told we had to pay upfront — something I’ve never encountered at a sit-down restaurant. It felt unwelcoming and set a bad tone for the entire visit. Dining out is about more than just the food; it’s also about the atmosphere and service. Being asked to pay before even seeing a menu or getting a table made it feel like they didn’t trust their customers. It completely ruined the experience for me. Unfortunately, this policy is enough to make me not want to return. There are plenty of other great Chinese restaurants that treat guests with more hospitality. Food was "OK" Hibachi meat had a white color goo on it. STRANGE. Still mad at getting charged before I sat down, Im not at flight risk! I don't dine & dash.

I was very impressed with this restaurant. They had a huge variety of things to choose from. Table service getting drinks was slow. I sat on one side of the restaurant and waited awhile then got up and went sit on the other side where someone came a couple minutes after. I will definitely eat there again. The food was great!

I was surprised at the fact that sushi was on a buffet! I was able to try different kinds! The ones that I tried I liked and would eat here again.

I love this place!! The price is cheaper for two than eating a single plate of food elsewhere...I don't go often cuz I'll get fat🥴 but their food is the best buffet style I've had in Lake Charles, La hands down. I try to go between 2-4 when it's busy. That way I know the food will be fresh and plentiful. Our server "Selena" (An easy American or Hispanic name to say as she put it) was great and really nice to talk to and went out of her way for us which doesn't usually happen at buffets. I'll be back in a few months😁 Also thought this sign was funny in the bathroom. Gross people apparently.

Not too bad of a Chinese buffet with a good selection of seafood and sushi. Great service from our waitress. For the price and the variety and the fact they had plenty of large shrimp and crawfish, I recommend this restaurant if you’re in the area.