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Five Star International Buffet
The Five Star International Buffet is a delectable tasting menu featuring gourmet cuisine from Hawaii and around the globe. House specialties, fresh seasonal dishes made with locally-raised seafood and produce, and savory desserts are carefully prepared by more than a dozen chefs in an open-dual kitchen. Our cuisine is complemented by a full bar and signature cocktails. Whether it’s for lunch, happy hour or dinner, we invite you to try a new way to buffet.
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55 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 55 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(23)
- good for groups(22)
- fit for foodies(18)
- great for lunch(16)
- great for brunch(7)
- kid-friendly(7)
Five Star International Buffet Reviews List
Review 1 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Satisfied
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were a bit skeptical about going to the Five Star International Buffet after reading some of the customers' reviews. However, my friend and I found it to be quite satisfactory. The food was tasty, and the staff was friendly. Only drawback was that the portions on the buffet are small, so sometimes dishes ran out. In that case, we had to wait for the dishes to be replenished. For the price, you can't go wrong!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 2 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great time with only one complaint
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent and our server was great. They only complaint is there was a creepy cook staring at the females as we would get our food. I felt very uncomfortable with him watching me as he grinned."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place was amazing. The food was beautiful and deliscous. I wood recommended and come back. Lobster and crab was GREAT! A little Pricey but for the seafood Ok."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surprise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were pleasantly surprise by the large variety of items on the buffet menu. The two fish dishes were excellent and so were the desserts. A nice mix of international dishes and local foods. We will be back."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice selections
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Need to come hungry and have a big appetite. Hard to eat $50 worth maybe $35-$40 would be ok. For $50 I'd rather spend it for a nice dinner, but was nice."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 6 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"During a 4 weeks stay in Waikiki, we dined here 4-5 times. Great food, hope they do not change a thing, we will be back next year !!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
most food not hot or even
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"most food not hot or even warm, lobster like rubber, king crabs were very good, drink not included in buffet, they charge $4"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was quite good, though
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was quite good, though at times the food (tempura and pasta) ran out and we had to wait for refills. Also, the desert was fairly sparce for lunch. Would have loved to have the bread pudding which I hear is only offered at dinnertime."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
it was hard to find. it is
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"it was hard to find. it is above a mall area and no big signs
you will have to love seafood to enjoy this place and pretty pricey 48.00 per person buffet
did not feel it was worth that price but the food was good and the service was good"
you will have to love seafood to enjoy this place and pretty pricey 48.00 per person buffet
did not feel it was worth that price but the food was good and the service was good"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always...a fantastic place.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always...a fantastic place. The variety of dishes on the buffet line was so wide, you have to go back a second or third time. Dishes were fine dining gourmet quality--can't believe they can put them on a buffet line. Would definitely go back again & again. Hats off to the well-dresses staff."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Tables with the bench seats
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tables with the bench seats were a little close together. Hard to get in and out from the bench seats."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
In my last visit, the dishes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In my last visit, the dishes were really good & flavorful. And they were replenished often. However, the noise level was so high that conversation was a bit difficult."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Bad service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was not five star. The bus person didnt speak english. And we showed gift certificates to the restaraunt staff and said we are kamaina so drinks with one refill is free. The we get bill and the wait person charge us for drinks. We questioned and then they decided to clear it up. because that was the wait persons tip."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, but service need upgrade
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The hostess was congenial and efficient. The food variety and quality was outstanding. The only negative part of the evening was the server/bus boy at the end of our dinner. He knocked over the glass of water drenching my brother and my wife, but offered no apology nor offered to bring over extra napkins to clean ourselves up. Because of the lack of action of the first staff, the next staff that came over accused us of spilling the drink and showed displeasure of having to clean up after the mess. Unfortunate that a pleasant dinner experience had to be ruined by lack of action by one employee.
Nervertheless, the food was good, so will most likely come again hoping that the restaurant can raise the consistency of the staff's service."
Nervertheless, the food was good, so will most likely come again hoping that the restaurant can raise the consistency of the staff's service."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The king crab and the creme
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"The king crab and the creme brulee were excellent and the buffet selections were visually appealing and outstanding. They could improve on their cakes, a bit too dry."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 16 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our waiter was better than
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our waiter was better than outstanding. I would give him more than 5 stars if I could. He was always there to help seat us as we returned from the buffet line, refilled our drinks without being asked, took away used plates almost instantly, etc. We all marveled at the service we received."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
nice place but food wasnt
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"nice place but food wasnt good n i felt i got jipped on my wine glass"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
A lot of empty courses, appears
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A lot of empty courses, appears as if they could not keep up with refilling the selections. Food was cold and not very tasty.
I don't plan on returning. The sad thing is my family and I went here when they first opened and it was great. All the chefs that came from Japan are no longer there and the food prep staff has been reduced to 5 from at least 12 when they first opened"
I don't plan on returning. The sad thing is my family and I went here when they first opened and it was great. All the chefs that came from Japan are no longer there and the food prep staff has been reduced to 5 from at least 12 when they first opened"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Need improvements for peek time
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there probably at their busiest time of the day. I noticed some things were out (like the supply of chopsticks) and somethings were running very low (ie., sushi). Teriyaki steak was rather chewy. The waiter on our table was very friendly and attentive. The food line was very busy and it felt crowded and squishy. With food on both side of the isle. customers were flowing back and forth and the traffic there did not quite feel like "5-star"."
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Review 20 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Overpriced for what is offered.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overpriced for what is offered. Not a big selection to choose from. Some dishes labeled, so were not. A tight space to browse the selection offered. The wait staff and hostesses were very friendly."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 21 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food, presented in clean
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, presented in clean and well kept buffet.. Food is replenished regularly in manageable portions, to keep it fresh.. Just the Crab legs(snow,dungeness,and king), Lobster, Prime rib, Sushi, and Creme brulee, would make the buffet worth the price, but that's just a fraction of the whole buffet.."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The last time my wife and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The last time my wife and I ate here,we were unimpressed. This trip, all the food looked so good.So we tried everything and everything was good. They had someone always watching the food, so all the dishes were always available. We will be back."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
There's a decent variety of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"There's a decent variety of food with no shortage of any dish displayed.
I wish there were more fruits (e.g., banana, apple) and ice cream.
The employees were very friendly and accommodating, but I wish they were not sweeping around where we were eating."
I wish there were more fruits (e.g., banana, apple) and ice cream.
The employees were very friendly and accommodating, but I wish they were not sweeping around where we were eating."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Five Star "Incredible" Buffet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a really great time at Five Star. The food was incredible and the staff made our experience even better. We were pleasantly surprised with the dining room and we had a great view of Waikiki so we could people watch in between plates of fresh oysters, steamed crab, lobster, sushi; both nigiri and "special" rolls, fresh fruit, miso butterfish, short ribs, scallops, tempura and a lot of other dishes that we couldn't try because we were so full from the seafood! They put out little trays of everything so that fresh trays can be put out right from the line by an attendant that just goes down the line and picks up the empty trays then hands them directly to the cook or chef to get a fresh tray."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Impromptu Valentine's Day Dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner buffet menu was well chosen. The lobster and king crab legs made it unique. No other dinner buffet menu on Oahu has both. Service was excellent. The two of us were seated at a table for four in the middle of the dining room and had hoped for a table for two away from the foot traffic to and from the buffet, but since we dined earlier (5:30 pm - 7:00 pm) it wasn't too busy/noisy. Will definitely revisit this restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 26 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had reservations here for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had reservations here for two at around 9:00 pm. Hostess seated us at a round table with three chairs. Was about to take a seat as another hostess/waitress transferred us to another table with two seats instead. Waiter offered us drinks and released us to the buffet. Buffet was good, however there weren't much upon our late arrival. Food seletection was great. Waiter was very kind and welcoming. We were told that buffet line was about to close so we should grab desserts. However, there weren't many desserts left for us. Waiter took a while to refill our drinks and forgot to offer the crab pinchers but was very kind about it. Overall, good experience but we kind of felt rushed and didn't get our money's worth on desserts."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Selection was limited, but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Selection was limited, but quality was terrific. Some dishes were frequently empty, but was made up for in freshness. A great value for great food"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent for a buffet
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For a Buffet the food was on par with a sit down dining restaurant the food was not overcooked moist and replenished rather quickly. Clearing of used plates was quick and refilling of water outstanding well worth the price for a great restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was ok...for a buffet
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was ok...for a buffet food was freaher than most but a lot of items lacked taste..even miso butterfish was not soaked long enough...hardle any salad to speak of..."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2011
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Review 30 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our group enjoyed the salads,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our group enjoyed the salads, sushi and desserts. The entrees were OK. Some of the meats were not that tender. The mochiko chicken was tasty."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Five Star International Buffet
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Decent but overpriced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They have an aggressive marketing program, and I went to the "high end" buffet. They did have a good selection of better items such as crab legs (small size), lobster (overdone), and multiple other items. The seared scallops were great, the korean bbq good, the prime rib was good. Desserts are typical buffet quality with rubbery icing on the cakes, not so great creme brulee. I did like the fresh fruit selection, the salads, and the poke tuna. I literally tried everything. This would be a good buffet at $25, but I won't be back at $48. Also, I enjoy wine with my meals...the wine selection is limited, the whites were mostly sweeter than my palate, and the reds were standard grocery store finds. For a "high end" buffet, better wines please"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Five Star International Buffet
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic