China Mama Restaurant
Chinese restaurant · West Side ·
Hearty Chinese cooking, soup dumplings, mapo tofu, & juicy pork buns
Hearty Chinese cooking, soup dumplings, mapo tofu, & juicy pork buns
"The family-owned China Mama earned a following for its Americanized Chinese and traditional Chinese dishes, its steamed pork buns stuffed with pork and broth a standout on a menu of soup dumplings and mapo tofu." - Janna Karel
"Soup dumplings and mapo tofu practically call your name at this lauded Chinese standby. The family-owned spot serves both Americanized Chinese items and more traditional Chinese dishes, but its signature dish is the juicy pork buns, steamed and stuffed with pork and broth. China Mama also has dim sum." - Janna Karel
"Look for two different menus here. One carries more Americanized versions of Chinese fare. The other is dishes Chinese patrons may prefer. The restaurant’s signature dish, juicy pork buns, comes steamed and stuffed with pork and broth. China Mama also has dim sum. Open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily for takeout. Or visit Seamless, GrubHub, or Uber Eats for delivery." - Susan Stapleton
"Cucumber and shrimp, pork and cabbage, and soup dumplings make an appearance on the menu at China Mama. Order takeout online." - Susan Stapleton
"Known for its soup dumplings and mapo tofu, China Mama at 3420 S. Jones Blvd. was shut down by the Southern Nevada Health District after a routine inspection on April 9 found 46 demerits—five more than the threshold for immediate closure. Inspectors found staff not properly washing their hands, spoiled food, food held at the wrong temperature, food unprotected from potential contamination, ineffective pest control measures, and the reuse of single-use items. This marks the fifth time since 2008 the restaurant earned a C grade, and in 2010 it came within two points of being shut down. Despite these issues, the specialty is xiao loong bao—eight-to-an-order steamed soup dumplings that squirt juice when pierced—and I think the restaurant does the best job of them in Vegas, thanks to a fine, fatty pork filling and reasonably tender dough." - Susan Stapleton