K was an amazing server. And the food was delicious!!! The Crispy Beef and the Green beans are a must!!!! read more

CHina Mama by Chinese Mama in Shanghai Plaza, Las Vegas - a great place! ||| They have several branches in Las Vegas, and we went to the one in Shanghai Plaza (opposite Chinatown). We left the hotel at 11 am and arrived by taxi in 10 minutes. There were already several tables occupied. Since there were only two of us, we only ordered two dishes (pickled fish and golden shrimp). The portions were generous, and we even took the leftovers home. The food came out quickly and tasted good (better than Spring by Chinese Mama, in my opinion. But I can't generalize, since we only ordered two dishes). At 11:30 am, there was already a queue outside. Both Chinese and locals were eating there. The long-awaited jasmine tea was so comforting, especially since they were playing Mandarin songs. After this meal, we headed back to Toronto. read more

We love and enjoyed the food here. It is amazing experience! The server (K) was also very nice.

Popped into China Mama yesterday afternoon. The restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Las Vegas on Spring Mountain Road. I found out they have several locations throughout Las Vegas, including one at the Palace Station Casino. The restaurant was very busy. However, they do have a bar and so I was able to be seated immediately at the bar where they provide full service. The restaurant is nice and has plenty of seating for large and small parties. It is a bit noisy, which cannot be avoided, given the crowd that was in the restaurant. The staff is friendly and they do a great job at clearing the tables and cleaning everything to get it ready for the next guest. The menu has a very good options however it is not as large as you would find in other Chinese restaurants. There are noodle dishes, rice, dishes, and of course, your standard Chinese dishes with chicken, pork, chicken, beef, duck, and lamb. I ordered a cup of hot and sour soup, crispy beef, and garlic green beans. The food was amazing. The dishes are à la carte so you will have to order noodles and rice, even steamed rice separately. My food was delicious. The hot and sour soup was silky and smooth, and had a lot of vegetables, and pork. The crispy beef was delicious, it was crispy yet soft at the same time and had a brown sauce that was not too saucy, and it was not greasy either. The best part of the meal was garlic green beans. From the moment those came out from the kitchen they smelled amazing.... The robust smell of the garlic made me more hungry. I definitely recommend this place. If you are planning to go, it is important that you plan your outing to avoid a long, wait time. And, if you're a party of one or two, you can always walk up to the bar. Enjoy! read more

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When we come to China Mama we order the shrimp with special sauce. They never go as half off price for members and for me this is the only food in their menu that is worth for me to drive all the way to China town. They get the shrimp well and the sauce they used is tasty. We ordered crispy beef as well. This portion was so huge and is always huge. It was tasty and crispy, one time they served us not so crispy and it wasn't good. It had to be really crispy !! The service was great. Our food came very quick. Talking about quick they're quick !!! The ambiance is nice unlike other Chinese restaurants. The restaurant looks modern and well thought of. read more

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I don't know why, but when Asian restaurants are in an area of town called "Chinatown," I expected them to be great. The reviews I read about China Mama claim this is a great restaurant. I didn't have that experience. I ordered the Crispy Beef and that was very good, a solid 8/10. However, the server recommended a combination noodle dish that was subpar. I thought it was strange the beef didn't come with a side of rice, so I ordered it. The rice seemed old, I mean days and days old. I also found it strange that the Hot and Sour Soup was neither hot, nor sour, and it didn't have any tofu. Is it just me, or does this soup normally come with tofu?! I'm glad I tried it, but I won't go back. read more

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Ok China mama. We ordered Togo today. Overall 4/5 I'm sure if I dined in and ate everything fresh it might be a 5! We had their special fried rice. 4/5 Would love the rice just a little drier maybe fried another minute or so. Honey walnut shrimp 4/5 Plain chow mein 5/5 It just hits the spot for me I don't know why. lol Egg drop soup 4/5 Lobster tail 4.5/5 ordered salt and pepper flavor. It was really good. Will come back! read more

Great taste with deep flavor. Nice staff but sometimes too many too sarcastic jokes. It was the same waiter as our previous visit and definitely his style. But he should read the room as some in our party didn't take to some of the jokes. Restaurant is clean and service was efficient. Nice decor and ambiance. read more

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I visited alone, sat at the bar and quickly learned that food and portions are served family style. I wanted it all, but ended up getting the fired beef. Very tender cooked beef and flavor. I wish I could have tried more items but that one serving was a lot with no space for another dish. The place was packed with a line out the door. Staff were helpful, the tea is on the house and the food comes out pretty quickly. I need to be back soon! read more

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This China Mama is located in the Shanghai Plaza. We actually found out about this place from a YouTube video my husband watched because of the Ma Po Tofu and really wanted to give it a try! We went there a little before lunch so we did have to wait a little. The staff were friendly and I loved the ambiance. The food was so delicious and the portions are generous, we had to take home what we couldn't finish! We were visiting Las Vegas at the time and we will definitely be back for more the next time we're in town! read more

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Wow, I don't know why I waited so long to try China Mama! I honestly thought it was just another chain restaurant, but now I understand why it's so popular. The honey walnut shrimp was my favorite sweet, tender, and cooked perfectly. The hot and spicy wontons could've used a bit more flavor, and the sizzling pepper steak was a little too salty for my taste. Everything else we ordered was delicious, though, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

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Came all the way from LA just to taste their fried bun and honey walnut shrimp. Did not disappoint at all. Everything we ordered was worth the drive! Even the smell of tea... hmmmm yum. Our host "K" was so very sweet. Will be driving up here again soon. read more

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Mongolian Beef and the fried rice were delicious. Everything is served family style. Definitely worth a stop by if you are in the area. read more

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So fun! Great ambiance, pricing and customer service. Busy shopping plaza but separation is possible when you walk in this establishment. The aroma is delicious, the menu items look delicious and the portions are large. I wasn't hungry but had dessert. My friend had a tofu dish and this is the image. read more

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I almost hate to review this place because then everyone will know how good it is and it will get too busy lol. 100% my favorite Chinese restaurant in the city. This location is quite spacious considering its location in Chinatown. The food is always made to perfection; my favorites include: the Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll, Wood Ear Mushroom Salad, Crispy Beef, Stir-Fried Green Beans, and the Dan Dan Noodle. I crave it at least once a week. And the portions are served family-style but its so good that I can sometimes finish them by myself hahah read more

China Mama - Dan Dan Noodles are my #1, big flavor! - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I can see why this place is so popular and so poppin! The food here is absolutely delicious! I tried 3 dishes: String beans - Perfectly flash fried and seasoned. It has an indescribable flavor that's equal parts savory and equal parts addicting. Nice and crispy still and there was a tiny bit of chilis so it does have a very subtle kick to it. Salted egg yolk prawns - Good, the salted egg yolk was subtle but present enough to give off a creamy yet salty boost to the prawns. Solid dish overall. Crispy beef- This was my favorite dish. The beef was crispy and sweet. Every bite made me want to take another, and another, and another. IT's honestly extremely addicting. It seems to be flash fried and then a sweet sauce glaze is dripped over and refried. Excellent must try dish! read more

China Mama - Left to Right Crispy beef, salted egg yolk prawns, string beans - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Came here on a Friday night with a group of friends. We joined the waitlist and were seated in around 20 minutes. We ordered a few dishes and shared them family style. The highlights of the night were the Crispy Beef and the Mapo Tofu. By itself, I could honestly eat the Crispy Beef all day, it was nice and crunchy with great flavor inside. The Mapo Tofu was really well made and went really well with their Jasmin rice. All the other dishes we ordered I thought were pretty average, but not bad. I'd recommend this place if you're craving some authentic Chinese cuisine read more

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We've visited quite a few restaurants in Shanghai Plaza over the years, but somehow never made it to China Mama until now. Many times we've stopped by only to find a line out the door, and after finally dining here, I completely understand why. China Mama has become a favorite among food bloggers and social media influencers, but it more than lives up to the hype. The restaurant is one of the cleanest and most beautifully decorated Chinese restaurants I've visited in quite some time, and I dine at a lot of Chinese restaurants. The service was wonderful, and the food was outstanding. Portions are generous, so we limited ourselves to just a couple of dishes: the Mapo Tofu and the Crispy Beef. Both were absolutely delicious, with bold flavors and excellent execution. I can't emphasize enough how much we enjoyed them. China Mama has officially earned a spot on my list of must-visit restaurants whenever I'm in Las Vegas. read more

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China Mama was easily one of the best meals we had in Vegas. We'd heard great things about the Chinatown location on Spring Mountain Rd, and it did not disappoint. The place gets busy (no reservations, so be ready for a short wait), but it's clearly popular for a reason. Our server K, was fantastic -- attentive, patient with our questions about the menu read more

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I've seen lots of positive reviews about this chain of restaurants and I finally decided to give it a try. I ordered the combination rice, fried duck, cucumber salad, combination chow mein and wings. Each of the dishes tasted amazing, were seasoned well and had great flavor. The portions were generous and the dishes were priced accordingly. However, without question, the duck was the most flavorful dish, especially, after Jason, the manager suggested I try mixing a small amount of soy sauce into the hoisin sauce, which, added more flavor to the duck. Jason's suggestion made my overall meal more enjoyable, which, I appreciated. Throughout my meal, Jason visited several tables interacting with customers, which, spoke volumes of the restaurants commitment to providing excellent customer service. read more

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If you're looking to eat off the Strip, China Mama is a fantastic choice for Chinese food, especially if you're looking for something more affordable. My family and I visited around 6:30 p.m. on Memorial Day and waited about 30 minutes for a table. We ordered the green beans, hot and sour soup, honey walnut shrimp, crispy beef, crispy duck, and a side of rice. The standout dish was definitely the crispy beef. It's easy to see why it's one of the restaurant's most recommended items, as it's not something you find at many other Chinese restaurants. Overall, the dishes leaned on the sweeter side but were still incredibly flavorful and satisfying. For six dishes total, our bill came to about $120 including tip, which felt like a great value for the portion sizes and quality of the food. I also appreciated that they serve complimentary hot tea, which paired nicely with the meal and helped balance some of the richer flavors. The servers were friendly and attentive, making for an enjoyable dining experience. read more

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4.5/5 - One of the best Chinese spots in Vegas, especially the Jones Blvd or Shanghai Plaza locations. Hits: Killer crispy beef, juicy pan-fried pork buns, soup dumplings, and solid classics like mapo tofu and honey walnut shrimp. Fresh flavors, generous portions, and better than typical American-Chinese fare. Vibe: Modern, clean, family-friendly with good service (though it gets busy). Price: A bit higher ($20-$30 entrées), but worth it for the quality. Verdict: Must-try if you're craving elevated Chinese in Vegas. Locals love it for good reason. Reservations recommended on weekends. read more

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Super popular place. We got there right at 11 when they opened and there was a line. Cute space, kind of tight. Not great for large groups. Food was fresh and hot and delicious. read more

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We went to eat dinner at Pepper Lunch, but when we arrived to walk in, we found out that they are temptation closed. I heard of China Mama, and their rave reviews, and it's right in the other end of Shanghai Plaza, so off we went. We were seated immediately (early dinner) and checked our their menu. Everything sounded delicious, and there were a lot of interesting items to try. We ended up ordering Dan Dan Noodles, Ginger Onion Fish, and Salt and Pepper Pork Chops. The food came out really quick. And piping hot! To keep it simple, everything was really good! read more

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I only had the crispy beef at CM, it was good except that it was a bit too sweet. The portion was big and I only finished half. The price is very reasonable. read more

China Mama - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

One of the best meals I had on my visit in Las Vegas. This place met the hype with the delicious amazing quality of food. The service here was fast and attentive, food came out reasonably fast for a fast busy night. They have a decent sized place which gets busy and loud at peak times, definitely get on that waitlist. The food was sooo good from the crispy beef, walnut shrimp, fried rice, and green beans I ordered everything was so damn good. Even the bill at the end of the meal was more than reasonable for the quality and quantity of food we got. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in town and would totally recommend! read more

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Came here on a Monday around noon so I already expected it to be busy, which was totally fine. This was my first time at this location (I've been to their other ones before) and I mainly came to try the pan fried pork buns. It took about 10 minutes before a server came to my table. My server Jason seemed kind of rushed from the start. When I ordered, I asked which fried rice he'd recommend-- the Mama's Special or the Spicy Shredded Pork. He responded with "Well, it's up to you." in a pretty annoyed tone. After seeing my reaction, he tried to be nicer and suggested he could make the Special Fried Rice spicy instead so I just went with that. Someone else brought my food out and after that, Jason kept checking on the tables around me but completely skipped mine. As for the food-- it was just okay. The pan fried pork buns looked really good in photos but the taste didn't quite hit like I expected. The fried rice was decent, nothing special. The only positive service moments were when Jose brought the bill-- he was much nicer than Jason and the female server who brought my to-go boxes, who was also nice. I wouldn't go out of my way to come back but if I'm in the area, I might try other dishes. read more

China Mama - Mama's Special Pan Fried Pork Buns - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I live in the Bay Area and there are tons of places close by serving this type of fare. I think I fell into a bit of a social media vortex on this one as the foods not bad but just not anything I'd go out of my way to visit. I enjoyed everything we tried and prices are decent. I prob would not order the pan fried dumplings again. They are substantial but they need some xlb juice in side. read more

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A solid restaurant. Thankfully we were seated right away. The food is very good but very pricey. The menu isn't huge but it had some great options. Come and check it out! read more

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I love this place. I have been here several times before and it's my favorite Chinese food ever. The pork buns, potstickers and crispy beef are not to be missed. The service is always prompt. The inside is really nice as well. There is almost always a small wait to get it but it is 100% worth it. Review from 2024 read more

China Mama - Chinese Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This place is a must try! Amazing food and service but the only struggle is parking and a bit of patience to wait for table when the restaurant is fully packed. The place looks nice but too much people when we went there but service was fast so I can't complain. I would definitely recommend trying the crispy beef! Crispy and sweet and tasty! Love their serving! read more

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This place was mentioned by many people so we had to stop to try. We had a short wait, but it was well worth. We had a party at four so we decided just to try a bunch of different things and everything was excellent. This is definitely a restaurant I would recommend and we will be back next time in Vegas.. read more

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For months before my recent Vegas trip I studied the food scene in Vegas trying to find some food gems that maybe were not on the strip.One spot I kept coming across was a spot located in a strip mall in Shanghai Plaza in Chinatown-so when the craving for Chinese food finally hit-we headed out to China Mama on Spring Mountain Road. We took an Uber from our hotel,the Horseshoe Casino-Uber cost about $14 each way on Sunday evening around 5p.When we arrived I instantly knew my idea wasn't original as their were so many people waiting in the lobby and outside the restaurant-I put my name down and for my party of 4,I was told an hour to 90 minute wait.I was kinda stuck because we already took the Uber out there,so no real choice other than to wait. The restaurant is located in a strip mall in Chinatown portion of Vegas-so there were many other options to eat with little to no wait available to us,but I had my heart on eating at China Mama as some claimed it was the best Chinese spot in the entire city,which is saying something considering what's available in Vegas. Well the wait for a table ended up taking an entire hour,so by the time we sat down I was very prepared and knew exactly what I was ordering.I ended up going with Crispy Beef (18.99) Mamas Special Pan Fried Pork Buns ($17.99) Mamas Special Chow Mein ($17.99) Mamas Special Fried Rice ($17.99) & Stir-Fried Green Beans ($15.99). The food was at our table so fast-literally in under 8 minutes we had 4 of the 5 dishes-we were told the Pork Buns would take a little longer as they are made fresh and the cooking time takes a bit longer. Have you ever had one of those meals at a Chinese restaurant where each dish you get is like incredible only to be surpassed by the next thing you tried?Well that's what happened at China Mama-The Chow-Mein and the Fried Rice dishes featured Chicken,Beef & Shrimp and they were exquisite.The Green Beans dish was so yummy,perfectly textured with a slight garlic flavor-such a light dish to counterbalance the other dishes.When the Pan Fried Pork Buns arrived at the table,I had no idea what to make of them as I've never seen them presented that way-I don't even know how to describe it other than to say,see the picture I included.These things were especially good,especially once I dipped them in Chili Oil-my gosh. The star of the meal though had to be the Crispy Beef.I consider myself a foodie with pretty good experience in many cuisines,but somehow I had never had this dish before-it was so good-that's a dish I have a feeling I will be thinking about for a few days-a true must order dish when visiting China Mama. Needless to say-I truly enjoyed this meal and would be happy in the future to wait an hour for a table just for a chance to be able to experience this meal again-it was that good-might've been the best meal I had on this trip to Vegas-maybe. PS-only downside for me was looking at the bill later on and realizing they charged us for Fruit Tea($6.99) at the table when nobody ordered it-I didn't think anything of it because in my experience tea is complimentary-if I had noticed it before paying the bill,I would've disputed it as nobody in our party even touched the tea. read more

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Really enjoyed this place. Came when it opened and was seated for party of 7 When we left at 12 it was crackinnnnn Enjoyed everything we ordered and would def come back read more

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I decided to check this place out after seeing all the hype on Instagram... Right from the start, I kinda feel this better be good with these prices. Essentially, this is koi palace 5 star Chinese dining. Everything costs 5bucks more than normal. Except, the shen jian bao and the specialties. Since I can only eat so much by myself, I just got these two items. This is probably unfair or incomplete review since I only draw from 2 dishes. In any case, the appetizer, shen jian bao is like for a table of 4. I manage to finish nearly all except one. $18 bucks is quite a premium. Usually it's about 12. But, I'm not sure u get 8. So, at 2.25 each... Well, it would be nice if I can order just 4 or 6 for under 10bucks. Since it is an app 2nd dish was deep fried duck. I eat a lot of duck. Mainly Hong Kong style roast duck and some times at more high end places peking duck. I mean usually the peking duck is like close to 75 bucks. A whole roast duck is about 25-30 at ranch99 these days. So this dish was priced correctly. I thought it was kinda dry. I also thought the peking duck sauce did not go with it. However, the leftovers the next day became oily and moist. Interesting... I left it in the box and did not put it in the fridge as I was in a hotel room without microwave. I just ate it mildly warm this morning. It was actually better than when I had it fresh. Guess I might have stewed it leaving it at room T in the sealed container... With las vegas heat 100F it was probably stewed for a few hrs in my car. The leftover save this dish.. was a 2 and became a 4. So avg 3... I even ask for salt and pepper to dip as the sauce just didn't seem to go with it being so dry when served For the portions, the price was probably correct for these 2 dishes. The bao was very good. That extra crust for showmanship shows that the dough is moist. That's my guess, I get this crust whenever I cook japanese gyoza. Essentially,part of the flour is melted or sweat into the water oil mixture in the pan while u cook/steam it with cover over them. Once the water is completely evaporated, the oil start to fried the bottom surface and also char it... I like that they kept the people waiting even when there is empty tables. They maintain service level by controlling the input. Very smart to maintain kitchen supply chain to table service by controlling the number of tables to service. I was going with 3 initially, but the leftover was so good that I change it to 4 stars... And if I do Togo on this place, the duck might taste even better... I think this is essentially like koi palace express. The place is really not meant for big table Chinese style fine dining. It's sort of too small for it. But it is charging too much in my opinion. Since they are able to continue to maintain this huge influx. Keep making the bejamins while you are hot. I would like to see this place adjust to a koi palace express for smaller parties. Anyways, business is too good to adjust. I would recommend the dishes i order for Togo... I gave them 20% cuz I really like how they controlled service by limiting customers. Most Chinese places will go full boat if there is empty table... They even warn me that the bao takes 20mins or so. In addition, the host also warn that the tip percentage can be adjusted lower. Since they gave me this warning, I gave 20% read more

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Loved it! Several locations in Vegas so pick one! This was at Spring Mountain! Great menu, yummy and authentic food, attentive service and clean restaurant! What else does one need?! Loved the fried dumplings and the eggplant! Thank you! read more

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China Mama always seems to have a wait, and although the food was enjoyable, I would not be willing to wait nearly as long as some others on this platform. We arrived about 1.5 hours before closing and were quoted a 25-40 minute wait. Judging from the Yelp estimates and the crowd still gathered outside, I would lean closer to the longer end, if not beyond it. The staff operated with impressive efficiency, quickly bussing and resetting tables the moment parties left. One underrated highlight was the comfortable and clean couches. Once seated, we were served a hot teapot of wonderfully fragrant complimentary jasmine tea. Service throughout the meal was minimal but efficient. We placed our order shortly after sitting down and were only checked on once during final call. *Crispy Beef: easily my favorite dish of the night. The beef had an addictive balance of crispiness and chewiness, while the sauce delivered a pleasant sweetness that paired well with the light, crunchy batter. *Crispy Duck: the meat itself was juicy and tender, but severely underseasoned. While the skin was crunchy, its texture was almost abrasive, resembling sandpaper at times. The plain side of hoisin sauce felt more like a last minute addition than an integrated component of the dish. *Typhoon Shelter Chicken Wings: similar to the duck, these were technically cooked very well but lacked flavor. The interior remained moist, though the generous pile of garlic and green onion was misleading since very little of that flavor actually penetrated the wings. *Mama's Special Chow Mein: classic stir fried noodles with a satisfying chew. The dish avoided becoming overly oily and the assortment of proteins remained tender throughout. *Wontons In Szechuan Pepper Sauce: offered a subtle numbing sensation, though I would have appreciated more heat or vinegar for additional depth. The wonton wrappers were impressively thin and the filling was generous. This dish had plenty of potential and would have been excellent with bolder seasoning. Overall, this felt like a 3.5 star experience, rounded up slightly by the excellent jasmine tea and the generous portions for the price. While the meal was satisfying, I personally would not wait longer than 45 minutes for it. The crispy beef was the only dish that truly stood out. read more

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Brought my sister here to eat for lunch while we were in Vegas. We ordered a few items to share. Fish and green mustard soup, beef wraps and pork with cabbage dumplings. We did not expect the fish soup to be in a gigantic bowl. Yes it is cheap for $25.99 but wished the waiter told us this is a fairly large soup do two people. This is not a meal for 2 people. It is for 4-5 people. The beef wrap was good and flavorful and the pork dumplings were made fresh. The skin texture was chewy and the inside was juicy and just enough flavors. We have so many leftovers. We have to end up packing everything back to the hotel Fish soup was delicious but only order if you have a party of 4-5 people to help you eat. We had to throw it out since we cannot bring it on the plane. read more

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I love this place ! The amazing chow mein noodles and delicious dumplings! Do keep in mind the restaurant is a bit on the smaller side so depending how busy they are can be a bit of wait time but completely worth it. They also are very clean and organized and you can actually see the cooks working hard for their art. Always a hit never a miss read more

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We ordered just three dishes. Kung pao chicken Mongolian beef Crunchy fried pork chops (or were they ribs?) Everything was delicious!!!! read more

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