Reviews / Profile Menus / Delivery/Catering Website China Border   10425 S Post Oak Rd Houston TX 77035 713.729.0486   10718 North Fwy Houston TX 77037 281.260.9191   5460 North Fwy Houston TX 77076 713.691.6082   6028 Avenue P 1/2 Galveston TX 77551 409.741.1101   3501 Palmer Hwy Texas City TX 77590 409.945.3934 You might also be interested in these:     Buffet    Chinese Food Restaurants   Add Review       10718 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77037  281.260.9191 MY REVIEW: Let me begin by saying that I rarely discover an institution for which I have nothing positive to say. Unfortunately, China Border is just such a place. I visited this restaurant with a friend on March 31, 2008. I had never visited one before, and I was eager to sample their dishes. Upon entering the establishment, I was immediately overwhelmed by the immensly claustraphobic atmosphere. Words such as "cramped" or "crowded" do not even begin to describe the bedlam which greeted me. Small rooms, large crowds, and lots of noise --- I felt like I had been transported into the Cantina Scene, out of Star Wars. The food, itself, was just short of terrible. They had nothing that you could not find better prepared at most other Chinese-style restaurants (i.e. such as China B*ear, or Woodlands China H*ouse). Furthermore, the variety of dishes was very limited. Sadly, the "best" dish they had to offer was the enchiladas. Yes, I know. I would whole-heartedly advise any Chinese-food lover to steer clear of this establishment and go elsewhere (the China B*ear restaurant is very close-by). All-in-all, Mikey definitely does NOT like it. NAME: Mikey SUBMITTED: 4/1/2008   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/2008 FREQUENCY: Visited once 10425 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, Texas 77035  713.729.0486 MY REVIEW: I've eaten here since about 1995 and have almost always ejoyed it, especially the shrimp and beans. However, the management has changed. The food has been Tex-Mexized so that I burned like crazy next morning on the toilet (I will spare you the detailed description), and the shrimp (also TEx-Mexized) no longer had any flavor. In addition, although th lone waitress thanked me as I left I gave no tip because no one appeared to refill my water glass or remove dirty dishes the entire time I was there. They've reduced the staff, the remaining staff/managem,ent mainly stood around and chit-chatted with each other, and the place was largely empty, in comparison with a year ago (I hadn't been there since Dec., 2006). So, forget it. NAME: sandhammaren05 SUBMITTED: 9/12/2007   LAST VISIT WAS: 9 Sept. 2007 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... 3501 Palmer Hwy, Texas City, Texas 77590  409.945.3934 MY REVIEW: Don't bother coming here. For years it was a nice place for a great lunch and I came about once a month with friends to enjoy the great variety. There are still lots of things to eat but many foods are not hot, others have been sitting in the trays too long and are hard and crunchy when they shouldn't be. The egg rolls are overcooked, other items are tasteless and favorite waittresses have all been replaced in an apparent change of ownership a few months ago. When I was there in late September, instead of being full of patrons during a 1 PM lunch, the place was nearly dead. It's too bad. NAME: Renee SUBMITTED: 10/13/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: September, 2006 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times 10718 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77037  281.260.9191 MY REVIEW: I am from the Beaumont,Tx. area and like many was evacuated for a while due to Hurricane Rita. My children and I stayed in a hotel in Houston and tried out many restaurants in the area. China Border was by far our favorite,great food and excellent,friendly service. I would highly recommend it. NAME: okl0827 SUBMITTED: 3/22/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: oct.2005 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times 5460 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77076  713.691.6082 MY REVIEW: Having been visiting this location since it opened, I have not only seen it's serving areas, buffet line, and menu expand hugely, I have also seen a sad decline in the quality of the food. When the sushi bar sports maguro and sake that have been sitting long enough for the surface to dry out and become dull, I'm concerned. Allowing dishes to sit on the bar long enough for the top layer to dry out and a heavy skin to form is icky. Service is generally very good. We have had iffy service, but generally during or just after a heavy peak period. If you catch them directly during a lunch or dinner rush, you are in for a treat. In between times, don't bother. NAME: Cat of North Houston SUBMITTED: 3/12/2006   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/2006 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times 10718 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77037  281.260.9191 MY REVIEW: As an American of Chinese descent, I have never really been that thrilled with Chinese buffet. I consider it Americanized Chinese or Mexican food. I was right with this buffet restaurant. The pepper steak and fried fish ball is great. The sushi has a wide selection. Yet, the taste was average. However, I was ambivalent to the rest of the food. I give it a C+ NAME: Sam SUBMITTED: 12/17/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 12/17/2005 FREQUENCY: Visited once 10425 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, Texas 77035  713.729.0486 MY REVIEW: I highly disagree with the "bad" comments stated below. This restaurant has a lot of authentic chinese food, is very sanitary, and has very nice service. I will definately keep coming. NAME: §uperior Diner SUBMITTED: 11/2/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 11/1/05 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... 10425 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, Texas 77035  713.729.0486 MY REVIEW: H O R R I B L E! The selection arent really good, the foods were so terrible, and my sons did not like anyyyyyyyyy foods there at all. The atmosphere there is HORRIBLE! NEVER NEVER WILL go there again. NAME: JM SUBMITTED: 1/30/2005   LAST VISIT WAS: 1/2005 FREQUENCY: Visited once 10425 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, Texas 77035  713.729.0486 MY REVIEW: When China Border 1st opened it was great. I love chinese food and I ate at least once a week. Mostly twice a week. The staff is very friendly and I have my favorite waitress. My visits have declined tremendously. China Border should change it name to Chi/Mex Border. There is as much Mexican food as there is chinese. If I wanted porkchops w/ jalepenos I'd go to C*hilis. If I wanted corn, onion rings, french fries i'd go to S*onic or L*ubys. Last year I decided that I would stop going because one of the buffet table has no and i mean NO chinese food. NAME: Barbie SUBMITTED: 10/1/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: 8/2004 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... 5460 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77076  713.691.6082 MY REVIEW: What can I say but the food was masterful (for a buffet) Their salmon fillet was cooked while still attached to the skin just to keep all of it's natural juices in and to keep it flakey without charring it. All of their food was well seasoned and very accesible the best time to go is during the lunch hour when it is only about 5.99, the food is delicious and the service is buffet style. They have many people to serve so don't expect that you will get too much special attention. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind eating fresh sushi all day for 5.99 NAME: alien SUBMITTED: 4/27/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: 03/2004 FREQUENCY: Visited once 10718 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77037  281.260.9191 MY REVIEW: Very good selection. Watch out for the shrimp area around dinner time. I've seen people actually piling a mountain of shrimp on one plate, where as they scooped, only more fell off. I like the egg rolls, and their pepper steak. Someone said something about the cashier at the other location. I know who you are talking about, she is like the Matriarch of the place, she's quick about grabbing your money, but not quick about making the change. Probably had a tough time on the mainland, who knows. Overall though if you can put up with hoards of shrimp bandits, then you'll like the place. NAME: Jake "Dr. Buffet" SUBMITTED: 4/26/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: 04/2004 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times 10718 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77037  281.260.9191 MY REVIEW: The food was good and a lot of variety to be selected from.but the standard of service very too poor. waiters are very rude and you dont feel invited.Definetly not going again. NAME: vimal SUBMITTED: 4/21/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: 04/04 FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times 10425 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, Texas 77035  713.729.0486 MY REVIEW: The food is wonderful. My personal favorite, Pepper Steak. But all the food is good and it is always fresh. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, but the cashier is not very pleasant. Never smiles and does not say Thank You! NAME: Dee SUBMITTED: 3/18/2004   LAST VISIT WAS: 3/18/2004 FREQUENCY: Everybody here knows my name... 10718 North Fwy, Houston, Texas 77037  281.260.9191 MY REVIEW: I has an excellent selection of foods and now they have built one off of Highway 290 and that has a bigger selection and it is the only chinese restaurant I trust NAME: a loyal customer SUBMITTED: 11/17/2003   LAST VISIT WAS:  FREQUENCY: Visited 2-3 times MY REVIEW: GREAT SELECTION IF YOU DON'T GO BETWEEN LUNCH AND DINNER. iN THE AFTERNOON, THERE WAS NONE OF THE NON-CHINESE ITEMS THAT WE HAD TOLD OUR FRIEND WHO WON'T EAT CHINESE ABOUT. wON'T BE GOING BACK SOON. NAME: ldn SUBMITTED: 7/29/2003   LAST VISIT WAS: 07-03 FREQUENCY: Visited 4-6 times MY REVIEW: Located 290@34th street. Very good selection. Food is good for buffet. Clean and wait staff keeps your glass full. $8.00 all you can eat. NAME: Mambo SUBMITTED: 4/14/2003   LAST VISIT WAS: 04/03 FREQUENCY: Visited once If you don't agree with these comments, agree with them or have additional comments, click here to Add Your Review. Restaurant Owners & Managers Curious about your Activity and Ranking on b4-u-eat? Want to Create or Update your Free Profile Page? Click here to Login. ©Copyright 1991 - 2008 B4-U-EAT.COM. All rights reserved. Design and database by B4-U-BUY