China Ko Restaurant

Pretty decent buffet and family friendly pricing ????

Don't judge this book by its cover. The outside of China Ko leaves a lot to be desired, but inside is a well appointed Chinese paradise.
The buffet is extensive and kept well stocked. The staff are friendly and attentive to the needs of their guests.
The fried foods (chicken, shrimp, fish, egg rolls, dumplings) were golden brown and crispy. The selection includes everything from soup to desert. There are even kid friendly choices and prices.
I even polled a few guests as they left. They had nothing but praise. Same here. Definitely worth going out of your way for.

We've been take-out customers for years. It was mostly the shrimp fried or pork fried rice and it was always great. Something has changed in the preparation. The last two take-out orders the rice had a lighter color and it was mushy. It didn't have near the flavor of past take-out orders. The take-out buffet fried shrimp was still good. Having been dissatisfied on two take-out orders we considered a third attempt but then we remembered Einstein's definition of insanity. Had it not been for the friendly staff I would have rated two stars.
Great news. Ordered through the China Ko on the East Sam Houston Parkway @ Woodforest. The food was outstanding. A little bit of a drive from Crosby but worth it.

High quality food from the menu, or off the Sunday buffet. Traditional Chinese cuisine with all the variations available. Chef KO has been nationally recognized for several of his unique menu items. No yukky stuff here. Everything is always fresh, served and prepared in an exemplar manner. The staff is courteous and professional, and the waiters speak excellent English. A comfortable, pleasant atmosphere, a fine dining experience. Try it, you will like it.

2019 update:
Still serving 5 star food, but business is off, and they are having trouble keeping the doors open. A big problem is the current staff speaks little English, and comprehends less. Ordering is difficult, and frequently errors are made. Its not as much fun to eat there anymore, when you can't enjoy conversation with your waiter.
Bill and Lai are missed.