China Mama - Shanghai Plaza

I've been meaning to try this place for sometime now and have finally got a chance. We went to the location in the Shanghai plaza in Chinatown. The place was pretty busy, but we were seated quickly. We ordered the Mama's special pan fried buns, braised beef noodle soup, pork chops, and signature three cup chicken (discounted price). The pan fried buns came out almost instantly, which was good because we were hungry, but they were also lukewarm (it may have been already prepared beforehand). The braised beef noodle soup was delicious and the fried pork chops were tasty. The three cup chicken was also good, but it seemed like they gently fried the chicken first (haven't had it that way before). Overall, the place did it's job and filled us up until dinner.

China Mama in Las Vegas really delivered. The atmosphere was great, the interior was stylish, and the food was honestly amazing. Everything we ordered tasted fresh and well-balanced, not overly salty like some other spots. It felt like real, quality cooking. If I could give a 4.5, I would, but I’ll round down to four just to be fair. The wait time was okay, but if you’re coming with a big group, plan ahead—it can get crowded fast. That said, it’s budget-friendly if you go in with the mindset of sharing family-style. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area and craving solid Chinese food with a great vibe.

Overall experience was good. We ordered 3 plates, fried sweet/sour pork, beef roll, and duck. The beef roll was pretty good but the outside was pretty dry and tough compared to others I've had. The pork had a very "porky" flavor to it, which I was not very fond of. The sauce wasn't as strong flavored as others we've had either. It was was probably the worst plate of the 3. The duck was actually pretty good. Good flavor, crispy, and great sauce with it. Walked out spending over $80.

China Mama – A Hidden Gem in Vegas Chinatown Tucked away off the Strip in Chinatown, China Mama is a true hidden gem that delivers big flavors and even bigger portions. If you're looking to escape the tourist crowds and enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, this is the spot. I started with the seafood soup, and it was absolutely delicious—rich, comforting, and full of fresh seafood. The pork buns were soft, flavorful, and perfectly steamed, while the crispy beef was a standout: savory, crunchy, and just the right amount of sweet heat. The portions here are generous—perfect for sharing or for those with a serious appetite. And the service? Friendly, fast, and attentive. You really feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. Whether you're a local or visiting Vegas, China Mama is well worth the trip off the beaten path. Come hungry—you won’t leave disappointed!

1st timer and it was absolutely amazing. Everything was a 5 star from the food, customer service. The atmosphere is a 4 star as it was a little hot (temperature) in there. Maybe turn down the air conditioner and it will change to a 5 star. We got crispy beef, honey walnut shrimp, sesame chicken, big mouth rolls, pot stickers, Mama's special chow mein. They give you complimentary green hot tea at your table. Great food and customer service. We will definitely be back.

One of the locations of an institution in Vegas. The place looks swanky and nice to sit down and have a meal. The food itself was a tad disappointing. Must the dishes I ordered. The duck was dry and tasteless though it was crispy in some places. The pan fried bun tasted too yeasty for me and the filling was not full enough. Prices are on the higher side but it is a nice sitdown place that you can have with friends and family. At least the tea is gratis :-)

Located in the Shanghai Plaza off Spring Mountaun Road in Chinatown. First and foremost, it's a parking nightmare here. There's too many businesses for a parking lot this size. It's best to have someone drop you off or use a taxi or rideshare. Secondly, this is a fire hazard with everyone waiting by the door while waiting for an available table. Thirdly, there is a bar with 6-7 barstools to serve guests faster, but the bar guests are seated just as long as those seated at tables, if not longer. Those seated don't take into consideration that there's several people waiting to be seated. What Yelp doesn't and hasn't mentioned is that you should make a reservation on Yelp before coming to save yourself some time on waiting to be seated. We got seated after waiting an hour, but we got removed from the waitlist despite waiting inside by the door. They did seat us and not make us get on the wait list again. Tip to the staff, call the person's name because they may be waiting in the restaurant. Don't worry if you have allergies as they can prepare the meal to not include what you're allergic to, such as nuts. The best part was the general manager, Alex, who dies a phenomenal job, making sure that every guest gets taken care of. If you want Cinese for your meal, try them at any of their locations.

China Mama is a must-visit spot in Las Vegas Chinatown. The food tastes authentic, the portions are generous, and the flavors are always on point. Their soup dumplings are especially famous — fresh, juicy, and delicious. It’s a great place to enjoy classic Chinese comfort food, and the lively atmosphere makes it even better. Definitely worth the wait if it’s busy!

Amazing food and service! We will definitely be back. We tried their food for the first time last year when we came to Vegas and just had to come again.

So we tried to come here some months back. But we were starving and didn't want to wait! Noted for the next time as it's a popular place. So we decided to eat here on a Saturday before. Comedy show. I thought China mama opened at 5 but it was 4:30... oh no is the wait going to be bad. Nope. We had no wait!!! Hooray! Now what to order. I remember all the reviews saying crispy beef. So we got the crispy beef, house fried rice,broccoli with garlic and the dumplings. First to come out was out broccoli and rice. Rice looks unassuming.... But man did it taste delicious. The broccoli too a great garlicky sauce on it. The crappy beef is ssooooo good. The dumplings were bomb too. A little spice but nothing that is overwhelming. So I will be back. The menu is pretty simple, not too large and not too small. I will try some other items the next time. I thought portions were generous. We ate and still packed up food for lunch the next day.

Nice Chinese restaurant. Really good service because they always check on you for things, like water. They give free jasmine tea. They also have kids plastic cups, bowls, plates, and silverware, which was super nice because you don't have to worry about breaking things. Food came out really quick and tasted fine. It wasn't notably amazing Chinese food. But still good Chinese food. A bit pricer than take out Chinese food, but that's because you are sitting in a nice restaurant. Not too loud like other Chinese restaurants. And good seating in the booths. We were seated fast and found parking easily, but that was in a weekday at 5 pm. So earlier to come the better!

My family and I have always loved coming here (ambiance and food is good) and never really had any issues - up until yesterday. The food is good, in my opinion, but the customer service from the manager is unprofessional. First off, we added ourselves to the waitlist when it said the wait was under 15 minutes. We waited a bit longer than that, which we normally don't mind because ya know sometimes tables don't get up at the expected time. But considering that we were in their waiting area and the hostess was aware we were there, it would have been nice to have been told something like "Hey we're just running a few minutes behind" considering the fact that we saw a large group come in and get sat even after they were told the were 30+ minutes late to their reservation. Secondly, we ordered our food and got the majority but one dish and I decided I wanted to cancel the order before it came out. Told the server and she informed the manager, whom then came to our table and told us that we couldn't cancel the food, which I would've been fine with had he not been snarky with his facial expressions when I told him we realized we had ordered more than we could eat. He proceeds to inform us that the server should have told us about it being a 20 min wait for that specific order to come out, and I repeatedly said the wait wasn't the issue and we simply did not want it anymore. He said we couldn't cancel because everything is made fresh and takes a while for the chefs to cook up. Yes, we could've taken it as left overs, but we had errands to run after and in this hot Vegas heat the leftovers were just gonna go bad in our vehicle. Unfortunately that dish that the chefs worked so hard on, as the manager said, went to waste because we were extremely full and barely took one or 2 pieces off the dish. We did take it home because the server kept insisting we should and that it wouldn't go bad, but it did indeed because it had a weird smell once we got home later that night. We noticed the manager then proceeded to lecture the server about not informing us about the wait on that dish (WHICH ONCE AGAIN WASNT THE ISSUE). We felt bad and tipped her 20% in cash because the managers response was unnecessary. That small interaction with him just ruined our experience that we usually enjoy.

From a Chinese/Taiwanese perspective, China Mama has kept enough of the authenticity to Chinese food from the cooking, the dishes on the menu and to the taste. Some of its dishes are "Americanized" but they are "tolerable". LOL......Hey,I sometimes go to Panda Express so I'm easy going....LOL. Service is nice and attentive and the environment is presentable especially if you are hosting guests. Another thing I like about this restaurant is that it is located in an Asian plaza, meaning there are lots of Asian food, dessert places...etc in the same plaza which is very convenient. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other dishes in the future.

We went here on a Wednesday night for dinner. We arrived about 6:50pm and got seated about 7:30pm after putting our name in and were notified the wait could be about 28-40ish minutes. Once we were seated, we were able to order right away and given hot tea and water. The food came out so quick!!! I almost took away a star because the fried rice was called special but I'm sorry it was a bit bland to be called "special". The other dishes were very flavorful and maybe that's why the rice was bit plain so the other dishes could shine? We were very happy with the service and the portions, however, the wait time to get seated did take away from the experience. If you have extra time to wait before eating, definitely make a stop but don't come if you're hangry because you most likely will have to wait until a table opens up. My favorites were the honey walnut shrimp and the stir-fried green beans!

This review is for 6/12/25 lunch. As always food is amazing we ordered walnut shrimp and Kung pow chicken and both are delicious. Since we are members every Wednesday and Thursday, you get 50 off of certain items and you get free soup of your choice for that day. The discounted meal was Kung Pao chicken so we ordered that. Our waiter is very attentive and always come to our table to make sure our drinks are full. And we didn't wait to get seated.so It wasn't bad. As always display is full of tourist, but then we love our tourists.

Ate here with the wife and adult son on a Saturday night. They don't take reservations or have call-ahead seating so we went on the early side (5:30pm) to try to beat the inevitable Chinatown rush. The restaurant was already pretty busy but we only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. Service was nice and friendly and our food started coming out pretty quickly. We ordered multiple dishes to share family style. We started with the Szechuan dumplings, vegetable spring rolls and the scallion pancakes. The dumplings were absolutely fantastic - so fresh and delicate with a delicious spicy broth. In hindsight we should've ordered another batch! The pancakes were also fresh and tasty especially for sopping up the leftover dumpling broth. The spring rolls were nice and crisp with ample filling. I would recommend all three but absolutely don't miss out on these dumplings. For entrees we shared the crispy beef and an order of house fried rice. The beef is one of their specialties and did not disappoint. It's such a unique texture and flavor and the portion size was ample to satisfy all three of us. Definitely recommended! Honestly that beef is the main reason we frequented the previous China Mama location back in the day. The rice was your basic fried rice - nothing to write home about flavor-wise but a nice pairing with the crispy beef. We also ordered the stir fried green bean side dish which had tons of flavor and was great with the rice. Dinner for the three of us came to $86 before tip (no drinks) which is a tremendous value considering the portion sizes and delicious fresh flavors. We were certainly all stuffed and even had some leftovers to bring home for a late night snack!

Located in the Shanghai Plaza off Spring Mountain Road in Chinatown. First and foremost, it's a parking nightmare here. There's so many businesses for this tiny parking lot. It's better to have someone drop you off here or catch a taxi or rideshare. Secondly, this is a fire hazard with everyone standing by the door waiting for a table. Thirdly, there is a bar with 6 barstools to serve guests faster, but the bar guests are seated just as long as those at tables, if not longer. Those seated don't take in to consideration that there's several people waiting to get seated to eat. What Yelp doesn't mention is that you should make a reservation on Yelp, so that you don't have to wait an 1+ hours to be seated. We got seated after waiting an hour, but we were removed from the list despite waiting in their waiting area by the door. They did seat us and not make us go on the waitlist again. The best part of this was the general manager, Alex, does a phenomenal job making sure that every gets taken care of and pleased with their meal. Don't worry if you have any allergies as they can prepare the meal to not include what you're allergic to, such as nuts. If you want Chinese for your meal, try them at one of their locations.

I was not ready nor prepared to have the best Chinese food I've ever had, in Vegas! Everything about the place is SPOT ON! The service was super friendly, helpful, and welcoming! The place setting is adorable and forks can be requested. Comfortable seating in a nice bright setting. The food was outrageously delicious! The only regret I have is not going back before our time in Vegas came to an end. BUT you better believe they will be our first stop when we return!

Came in, sat around and waited for awhile then decided to walk around the plaza. Wait time estimated at 27-45 minutes. (See photo) when a Restaurant request patience for a seat and has less that one minute of patience to seat, it's a little crazy. I'm doing 3 stars because I'm not sure if this place is good but also 3 stars because the wait was double the estimate. Sorry china mama we've been dying to try but won't invest another 1 1/2 wait. There were seats open for 4 unfortunately for 2 there was just a 1 /2 hour wait. Oh well tons of other places to eat in this plaza. 7:35 arrival 8:54 table ready 8:55 name removed from wait list

I appreciate the complimentary tea. This place is always busy so plan ahead. I was there on a weeknight when it was raining and still, the only seats available were at the bar. I was happy to sit there and the service was still excellent. I ordered crispy beef along with a shrimp egg roll appetizer. The egg rolls were a little big (too much cabbage), but they were tasty. The crispy beef was just awesome. Feels almost like a diner inside. Worth the short trip off strip if you are visiting. I'm sure the locals appreciate it already!

Fast service. Family style serving. The food was great. I will definitely come back here again. Plenty of parking space. We came in lunch time and we immediately got seated

You would think this chain would be "Americanized" with its popularity in Las Vegas, but I was surprisingly pleased with the authenticity of their dishes. The spread: cucumber appetizer, Crispy beef (a must), pan fried pork buns, chili wontons, and mama's special chow mein. Everything was delicious and flavorful. Our food came out extremely quick and in huge portions for the price. I really like this new location. The dining room is bright and inviting, with huge glass overseeing the kitchen. Our server was friendly and efficient.

Had to take my 3 kids to China Mama. They loved it all! Next time I might try something new and be adventurous. Food service is quick and restaurant is always clean. I regret not ordering the green beans this time but I will get it next time! Mapo tofu, spicy wontons, fried rice, crispy duck, and crispy beef is our goto order. Next time I might substitute the duck for a different protein or veggie. Thank you China Mama for making my kids and I happy!!!!

Really great food!! Came in for lunch and it was perfect. Great prices, great service, and a nice spot to take your friends and family. The mapo tofu was delicious and as always the green beans take the cake!! So so good.

Ambiance: I kind of love the style of this place. I will say this place is very aesthetically pleasing but is still comfortable. The tables were set well with heavy tableware and I love that there was hot tea right when you sit down. Service: The service was good. We were seated and given menus pretty quickly. The food came fairly fast too. They bring dishes out as they're ready which I appreciate especially when someone is really hungry. One of my issues was that condiments were not offered right off the bat. We were half way through our meal when someone came by and offered things like chili oil and others but I didn't catch them. I've been here before this meal and we weren't told there were things like that available so I would recommend mentioning prior to food coming or when the first dish is put down. Also, sometimes we had to look around and flag down a server when we needed a drink refill or anything else. Food: So considering the menu we had to try a few different things. We ordered Mama's mapo tofu, beef rolls, honey walnut shrimp and kung pao chicken. The beef rolls were probably the dish that I wasn't obsessed with by the end. It came with a type of hoisin sauce. The wrapping was fairly thick and it was a little tough to bit through. Also, not a fan of cilantro and this dish had a good amount. It was my bad though I forgot to check. The rest of the dishes were absolutely delectable. The honey walnut shrimp was delicious and that's coming from my mom who has a high standard for this dish. It was sweet and citrusy but not overwhelming on either front. The kung pao chicken was nice and juicy with a nice heat to it. Lastly, the mapo tofu is probably my favorite dish. I love tofu and this dish had nice heat and flavor to it. What I appreciate is that it wasn't super oily. The restaurant is comfy, the service was good and the dishes were delicious. Overall, I will absolutely be back with family to try more dishes.

My family of 7 came on a Sunday around 1:30pm, we got seated at 1:55pm. The area was super clean. We ordered 11 items: mapo tofu, crispy beef, sizzling beef, wontons, honey walnut shrimp, salt pepper pork ribs, special pan fried pork buns, 2 house special fried rice, 2 house special chow mein. Total including gratuity came out to $250ish. My favorite items were chow mein, sizzling beef, salt pepper pork ribs and mapo tofu. Also the food came out under 10 mins. It was all freshly made, not overly oily. We were done eating by 2:40pm. Overall great eats, incredibly fast service!

Parking sucks, which is your first indication that this is a great spot (as it appears all the other places in the large strip mall were). Coming from the Asian food desert of Idaho, this was a welcome site. We were both starving and not able to eat from the long day of travel, but will be back to at least one of their locations next trip. Service was great, and the waitress was actually concerned that we had so many leftovers. I promise it was not because the food sucked- it was just because of the weirdness of road food! We ate all the leftovers the next day!

China Mama offers Shanghai style cuisine. Went to have lunch with some very discriminating Chinese diners. They are experienced fine diners at first they did not want to go after looking at the menu. They said this restaurant is more geared or tourist. But they saw some of their favorites dishes on the menu and we went to try. They were delighted with the food. We ordered crispy duck, pork buns, steamed pork (panda, as in Kung fu panda) buns, string beans, fried rice, sweet pork feet, cooked garlic, lettuce, and clams in noodles. Everything was done well. Not too salty, under or over cooked. We order way too much food for five people. The fried rice came out first, probably because it's their most popular dish and they already started cooking it before the order. we finished the fried rice, string beans and sweet pork feet first The restaurant has a decent decor and the staff was very attentive, but the restaurant was only half full. They have a good customer service system and we're very effective in providing good service. When you walk in, you feel like you're at a mom and pop restaurant, so I evaluated the restaurant based on those qualities. You must first register your name and party on the Yelp waitlist pad even if you are the first customer You will enjoy your meal and good service. Yelp Grading This is my rating system to help you gauge my rating. I feel it is a dis-service to over-inflate ratings. I don't want you to be disappointed with your experience. Ratings are based upon the kind of business and expectations. A business will be rated in consideration of its intended clients. A To-Go shop or hole-in-the-wall will be compared to similar businesses and rated thus. Anything under three stars is not worth mentioning. Meh. *** stars - Good overall. Some aspects are above the notch: food, service, and/or ambiance. Worth your time. **** Stars - Exceptional, short of perfect. ***** Stars - Perfect in all aspects. Food/Product Quality, Service, and Ambiance

Every aspect of the meal was perfect. The food, the service team, and the feel of the place are always above standards. I love the way it feels when you step inside. Thank you to everyone each and every time I am here.

Lives up to the hype! The walnut shrimp was one of the best I've had because it wasn't too covered I. Mayonnaise and the walnuts weren't too overly sweet. The bei jing sauces noodles were chewy and flavorful. Big portion of vegetables. Service was fast, ambiance feels like you're in an authentic place because they're playing Chinese music.

Retuned to eat inside this time. We sat at the bar because there was no wait. My favorite was still the beef roll! The walnut shrimp is very crispy and tasty! The buns tastes different this time and the inside tasted very vinegary. It was weird. I love the table setting and the tea. The chow mein didn't have a lot of flavor. Noodles are very thick. Maybe I am more of a low mein person not sure. The service was great and attentive. It was 1:30 pm So they were closing Soon before dinner but a good time to go with no wait at the bar. The dining room was full and there was a 40 mins wait.

I went into China Mama with very high expectations as this place was recommended by several locals. The ambiance and customer service was excellent! The food was average. We ordered the beef roll, pork bun, cucumber salad, shrimp fried rice, and their house special shrimp. The shrimp and the beef roll was probably what my husband and I enjoyed the most. The cucumber salad was also tasty. The rice was average and the pork buns were super greasy. I understand they cook it in grease but grease was oozing out the bun. Our waitress took the pork buns off our tab which I appreciated. We let her know that we didn't mind paying for it but we wanted to give them feedback. Again the customer service was excellent.

Can't believe it took me so long to finally try this place! Ughhhh the food was so damn good! We had a family dinner to celebrate a birthday only negative point is this location isn't that big so having a party of 6 we were kinda cramped in a large booth. The service was fast paced and they were busy! Def make reservations so you don't have to wait long, no matter the party size. 5/5 stars - Mama's Special Chow Mein (added garlic) the noodles we fresh, chewy, and full of flavor. The sauce they tossed it in was delicious and also great amount of meat and veggies. We asked for garlic, but unfortunately it was large chunks of garlic so it wasn't that pleasant lol 4/5 stars - Mama's Special Fried Rice (added garlic) great flavor, good amount of meat and veggies. We asked for garlic, but unfortunately it was large chunks of garlic so it wasn't that pleasant lol 5/5 Crispy Beef - I can see why this is a top seller! IT WAS DELICIOUS! Crispy beef and sweet tangy flavor. Must have! 5/5 stars Orange Chicken - One of the best I've had. The sauce is sweet, tangy, sticky. The chicken is crispy. 4/5 stars Crispy Duck - great portion and full of flavor 5/5 stars Mama's Special Pan Fried Pork Buns - this was a great treat as well. The pork mince is full of flavor. You really get to enjoy the inside and the crispy outside. 4/5 stars Potstickers - Cabbage and pork filling. Was delicious, to be honest nothing over the top about it, but good.

We came here for dinner a few weeks ago and were very impressed by the flavor and quality of each dish!! The spicy pepper chicken was sooo good, and I really liked the salted egg yolk prawns. The seafood soup w crispy rice was also really good! Would definitely come back here to eat if I'm in the area

First time eating at the Shanghai Plaza location of China Mama. Arrived around 1120am on a Sunday and its perfect bec there are still parking spots and there are still tables available. When the clock striked 12nn, it was already full. They used to serve the pan fried pork buns at the original Jones location but now, this dish is only available at Shanghai Plaza location. We also got the fried duck (not sure if this is available at other locations) which others claim to be dry but we liked it. It is crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Of course, we got our usual crispy beef and the stir fried string beans. The fried rice always hits, we were happy with the drinks. $100 will get u around 4-5 dishes depends on what you order. Great service. The manager Jason is very hands on taking orders and cleaning tables. They turn tables fast for the next customer and it got busy quick.

We have to go back for more. We tried China Mama, thanks to its Yelp rating. It was worth the short wait in line for sure!! Put your name in and enjoy the many shops with all things Kuromi, Pokémon, etc...Fast and friendly service and high quality, tasty food were the highlights...along with the open kitchen where you can see the cooking and some prep being done:-) my only bummer was that we were with kids so we had to order conservatively. We had the chicken chow mein (high quality noodle with a great bite to them), beef fried rice (fluffy and just right), the crispy beef (new to us and tasty), and the star of the show were the green beans!!! That's right, I said the green beans were the star: fresh, crispy, with just the right amount of slightly crunchy garlic. Thank you China Mama! We will be back for dumplings and salt egg shrimp.

Delicious food and good portions and good prices for what you get. We ordered the crispy beef, green beans, and white rice. I have never had crispy beef before, but my friend loves that here so we tried it and wow. Lived up to the hype. Loved the crunch and flavor. The green beans were cooked well and seasoned well too. Tastes so good with nice hot white rice. Yum! We had leftovers from a group of 3 of us.

He was a really light and wonderful tea. We got orange chicken, which is comparable to the best orange chicken we had in San Diego. I would not get Mongolian beef again. It's a little different than what we expected and not the Chicago style. It was delicious, but not our favorite. The green beans were still garlic and amazing. The pan fried pork dumplings were by far one of our favorites. Taste like dumpling, but it wasn't. One of the best Chinese meals we had in Vegas ever.

The most memorable moment of our trip was when a waiter greeted us with friendly banter. He made us feel like regulars even though it was our first time there. The food had a good amount of seasoning. The speciality chicken was tender. The restaurant plates also match! However, the pork buns were objectively very oily. Relatively affordable. Worth the try.

Was so excited to try this. Got the potstickers. They were not that good. Also got the steamed dumplings and those tasted worse. We also got the pan fried pork buns and they were to thick. We got the chicken fried rice and the vegetable lo mein. They were okay needed some more flavor. Also got the crispy beef and that was delicious.

Came here on a Sunday night and they surprisingly had no wait. The staff were dressed nicely, and the tables had beautiful china laid out. The dinnerware was spotless- im used to seeing hard water stains on restaurant items. The seating was very spacious, even in a booth. I think I came in having high expectations on the food- it was good but maybe there was too much hype? I got the orange chicken and the salted egg shrimp. We also ordered the crispy beef, soup dumplings and the beef rolls. We'd def take family from out of town here, but prob would go to China mama express if we wanted their food. I believe China mama express is a dollar cheaper, but the menu is limited.

This newly renovated location in the heart of Chinatown is busting in popularity with lines out the door. The staff is amazing and attentive - especially shout out to Carlos who is kind enough for multiple check ins and personal conversations. The food is good but there are some dishes that can be improved which include the hot and sour soup, the lo mein was very oily, and the pan fried buns can use some soup inside. Overall our experience was positive and we came back a second night for dinner. Highly recommend and a great option without breaking the bank in Chinatown.

Busy modern space. Online waiting list available. Not a full bar but bottled soju/beer/sake are available. Pan fried buns were fluffy with juicy filling. The skirt around the buns had a good crunch. Wontons had a good texture but a bit under seasoned. Beef noodle soup comes in traditional or spicy (and boy they meant spicy). All in all a great experience. Will definitely come back our next Vegas visit.

Great service and awesome food! So glad to find this place in Vegas and we will make this place our go to for Chinese food from now on!!! Staff is total professional and attentive. Jay

Unbelievable!!! The moment I left, I was planning my next visit. The restaurant itself was beautiful. Small but quaint. Our waiter was extremely friendly and prompt. Right when we sat, water and hot tea was delivered. Now the food. This is the best Chinese food I've ever had. I don't mean that lightly. It was fresh, fast and extremely flavorful! Every bite was better than the last. Seriously a fan of china mama!

My family ordered food there and I was fortunate enough to try some. Their crispy beef was phenomenal! It's what Panda Express Beijing Beef wants to be! Mm! The beef was a tad bit sweet but also savory. Exceptionally chewy with a slight wrap of flour around it. The perfect ratio of flour to meat! The carrot slices just make it that much more interesting decorating the meat and compliment the flavor. I would order this takeout all day any day! It's delicious and a must try!

Came here yesterday (7/17) at 5pm. We ordered orange chicken, mapo tofu, and tan tan noodles. Me and my friend both shared everything. The food was good but unfortunately later that night we both got sick from the food. Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, etc. Her husband ate the leftovers before knowing and also got sick.

The serve greatly large portions, and you get your monies worth. The ambiance is a bit jarring. Bright white lights and incredible openness, it can be a little overstimulating to some like myself. The music was upbeat but not too overpowering. The service was swift and all the employees were kind. I went on a Wednesday evening and it was busy, we had about a 30 minute wait for two people at 7:50pm. I rate it about 3.8. Probably would not come back but have no complaints about the food or the service. Update/response to owner: I gave it a 3.8 in the review because I value the overall vibes and ambiance as well as food and service. It was cool, check it out if you want to, personally it did not leave a lasting impression.

When we have guests in town we want to impress with Chinese food.. this is the spot. The food is consistently delicious. I've had the beef wraps, orange chicken, Crispy beef, Mongolian beef, spicy wontons, gyoza and maybe a couple of other dishes I forget to list but so so good. Staff is friendly and attentive. The wife and I have had Chinese food in Chinatown, New York, in San Francisco and it's hard to find great Chinese food and other cities, but we are glad that in our home city we have this gem.

While staying a Tahiti Village in Las Vegas last month, the wife and I wanted Chinese for dinner. We enjoy authentic cuisine over Panda and similar takeout, so Yelp to the rescue! We decided to try China Mama after reading reviews and seeing the menu...the added blessing was that we discovered Vegas Chinatown in doing so. We were not disappointed! Anytime we find a house with more ethnic patrons than "guai lo" we know we have made a good choice. The food was delicious and well prepared and the staff was attentive as well. We opted for crispy duck, several dim sum items, a shrimp dish and Chinese greens. We will be back!

I absolutely love China Mama. The whole experience was amazing. We had the spicy tofu and it was so flavorful and perfectly cooked, easily my favorite dish of the night. I've tried several items from their menu over time and honestly everything has been consistently delicious. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and the vibe is always warm and welcoming. Service is great but there's almost always a long wait. If you're really hungry it might not be the best moment to go, but once you're in the food is 100 percent worth it. One of my go-to spots in Vegas for sure.

Decent Chinese food Recommendations: Crispy beef Green beans Kung pao chicken XLB Tried but would pass: Hot and sour soup

This place was hopping on a Sat evening! Make sure to have a reservation although they do take a waitlist. Food was hot and fresh and delish! We had a party of 8 and they pushed 2 tables together but it was a little awkward and it was loud so we couldn't hear each other well. Food came out fast but not in order ( dumplings came towards the end). Tea was very good.

On a Sunday afternoon, the Shanghai plaza location is busy! Walked in, and had to join their waitlist, and probably waited for around 30 minutes, to eventually get seated at their bar. Regular seating would have probably taken another 15 minutes. They are pretty slow to get your orders out, so don't expect fast service. Bar Seating (3/10) Heads up their bar seating is not particularly ideal. Heavy traffic, more of a food staging area, and people taking to-go orders next to you. Some places have nice bar seating, this was NOT the best. Try to get a regular table PRO TIP: Just drive a couple minutes down the street to their other China Mama location, which just re-opened!. EXACT same menu, prices, and this one is larger. MUCH less busy than Shanghai plaza. Fried Lamb with Cumin (8/10): - Pretty crispy! Cumin flavor is delicious, and they give quite a bit of veggies to go along with it. - Lamb does not taste too lamb-ey, and the flavor is actually combined really well to mask any overly gamey flavor Sweet and Sour Chicken (6/10): - Tiny portion sizes for $22. This is pretty disappointing. Chinese food is meant to be shared, larger portion sizes for everyone to enjoy! This was really sad to see. - Flavor is mediocre, it really quickly loses any crispiness that they originally had - Has an americanized-ish flavor profile, but overall enjoyable

EVERYTHING! & I MEAN EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!!! The tea, the huge fresh shrimp spring rolls, the orange chicken, the house special fried rice and OMG that Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimp! Service was quick! Portions were great, went for lunch had a little left for dinner.

Just fast and friendly service in a really clean dining room. But above all, the food is just amazing. No wonder we had to wait in line. It was so worth the wait. New favorite place and we'll be back.

We were the last table they were taking for the night, so super appreciative we didn't have to go searching for another dinner spot! We were HUNGRY and ordered quite a bit for our first visit too. We got Mama's special pancake with scallion ($10.99), Mama's special pan fried pork buns ($17.99), cabbage and pork dumplings ($15.99), signature salted egg yolk prawns ($25.99), and 5 piece Chinese donut ($14.99). Everything was delicious! We had wanted the sesame balls initially, but they were already sold out for the night, so we got the Chinese donut instead. Let me tell you, we were able to eat all the other dishes between just the two of us, but the Chinese donut is heavy and really should be shared family style in a group! Our friendly server tried to warn us that we might not want to try to eat all 5 pieces in one sitting. We should have heeded her warning up front! Despite that eating setback, we loved the dining experience here and can't wait to be back, especially to try the things we had missed the first time! Parking here will be crowded in this plaza, so be patient in driving back and forth for a spot.