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China Mama Express

4.4 (388 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Noodles, Seafood
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Vegetable Chow Mein
Kat M.

This was my first time trying China Mama and I was really excited. I regret going to the express location. Maybe the restaurant locations on Spring Mountain or Palace Station would have been better. I see a lot of videos on social media. It looked delicious. However, the food was awful. Biggest disappointment was the rice. How do you mess up the white rice? It was old, dark yellow, and hard. Ruined my appetite for the whole meal. The noodles were dry, tasteless, and bad. Crispy beef was hard as a rock. Was really disappointed. Crispy duck was tasteless. We could not finish the food and threw it away. Waste of money. I'm still considering trying the restaurant locations.

Shrimp
Rheyland S.

Tried something new other than one by the house .Delivery service was fast. Being 5 miles away and getting the order out and delivered before yelp eta. Food is alright for a quick bite. But nothing to crave for. Orange chicken batter was falling apart so it felt like un cook for some. The sauce was good with the added chillies slices. The shrimp was awesome I like the garnish green onions with that fish sauce taste. I would order that again.

Spicy And Sour Fish Soup With Pickled Mustard Greens
Tehmina Z.

Got to try a whole lot from their menu because it is family style dinning and came with 5 other people. Each of us got something different off the menu and shared. The rice and fish soup, Crispy beef, and eggplant were my favorite dishes from the night, I give those a 5. My friends like those and also liked the tofu dish. The sweet shrimp appetizer is delicious too. I could have done without the crispy duck, it was kind of on the dry side to me and the sauce wasn't enhancing its taste. The ambience of the restaurant is very nice on the inside, dim lighting. The parking is tough though because the lot gets very packed at dinner time. The service was wonderful, all the food came out quick, and the waitress was helpful and attentive.

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Love the food and service, always very fast and very clean. Come here for takeout often and not a lot of people knows this place.

Sweet and Sour Fish!
Charunan C.

The service was fast! The food looks good! Just picking up! Still gotta try it! Faster than regular China Mama for sure!

Crispy Beef
Ranier G.

If you know, you know. And if you don't, let this be your introduction to China Mama Express--an absolute gem serving some of the most consistently excellent Chinese food in the Valley. The crispy beef is our go-to favorite: always hot, crunchy, never greasy, and packed with flavor. It rivals--and honestly exceeds--versions we've had at upscale restaurants. The wontons in Szechuan chili sauce are a must: tender, perfectly seasoned, and swimming in a rich, spicy broth that hits all the right notes. The stir-fried pork with dried tofu is subtle but deeply satisfying, and the salt & pepper shrimp? Easily some of the best we've ever had--light, crispy, and bursting with garlic and chili flavor. We always get two orders of the house special fried rice because one just isn't enough. Every dish feels thoughtfully made, not rushed or reheated, and the quality shines through. No frills, no fluff--just top-tier cooking, generous portions, and bold flavors that keep us coming back. A hidden standout in Vegas Chinese cuisine. Highly recommend.

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh and flavorful food, friendly and fast service, and generous portions.

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Nina was so sweet and helped us with our order!! And the food is great price always fresh and tasty

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Really great food and service!! Quick and easy! Been a few times and they're really really nice

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Crispy beef is good crispy duck so so ordered on the phone and ready about 20 minutes

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Does the Mapo Tofu contain meat?

Our mapo tofu doesn’t contain meat.

Is this the same China Mama on Jones and Spring Mtn?

Hi Yuri, We are under same management team and same chef group.… 

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China Mama

4.5(1.9k reviews)
1.4 mi•Chinatown
•$$
Speaks Mandarin
10 years in business

China Mama on Spring Mountain was an absolute jewel of a discovery!…read moreThis was our first visit while searching for a great Chinese restaurant here in Las Vegas, and we were extremely impressed. The menu is very reasonably priced, with generous selections and excellent value. We ordered the crispy beef, and it was absolutely fantastic--crispy, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The hot and sour soup was beyond belief, packed with flavor and easily one of the highlights of our meal. We also shared the vegetable fried rice, which was amazing. My wife normally doesn't enjoy Chinese food nearly as much as I do, but even she couldn't stop raving about how delicious the fried rice was. That alone says a lot! Overall, we had a wonderful experience: excellent food, affordable prices, a great neighborhood Chinatown atmosphere, and fantastic service. For anyone in Las Vegas who loves great Chinese food, I would absolutely recommend giving China Mama a try before looking elsewhere. Thank you to the entire team. We will definitely be back!

This is a nicely decorated Chinese restaurant with a bustling crowd and loud music. Seated…read moreimmediately, with lots of locals around woldind down big bowls of soup, we had high hopes based on the reviews. Our hopes were dashed when we discovered this is an over-hyped over-priced place that charges $1.50 extra for a skimpy single little bowl of white rice with their entrees. Server was very disinterested and not conversational, all business and rushed. A different server helped us each time, none more pleasant than the first. They are very busy and take no time for social niceties. We elected not to order drinks although they do have sake. Entree choices were Kung Pao Chicken ($18) and Stir fried Green beans ($16) add chicken ($5). The Kung Pao Chicken was acceptable, a traditional preparation but with very few veggies. The sauce was a bit sweet and appropriately spicy. The stir fried green beans were dry and bland with zero sauce. The sauteed chicken was cut in tiny pieces and over browned and dry like the green beans. I order this dish frequently in other Chinese restaurants, and find most chefs put a little sauce on at the end for flavor and texture. That is not the case here. Bland, naked and dry. So disappointing , we drove twenty minutes to try this place based on the reviews. Writing today to warn others all is not as it seems. Maybe you will have better luck than we did at China Mama on Jones.

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China Mama - Jumbo Shrimp with Mama's Special Sauce

Jumbo Shrimp with Mama's Special Sauce

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Dry Pepper Chicken

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Spring by China Mama - Couple Sets with Beijing-Style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce

Spring by China Mama

4.5(546 reviews)
5.1 mi•Eastside
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Women-owned & operated
Speaks Spanish

Food, Service, Ambiance: 5 Stars!!…read more We love their eggplant in claypot, guo bao, ginger & scallion fish filet, sizzling rice soup, and sea bass dish! So good Highly recommend!

The business manager responded to my review, and unfortunately, the response made my experience…read morewith this restaurant even more disappointing. He was defensive and passive-aggressive, with several clearly sarcastic/dismissive lines. To clarify, I ordered crispy beef and egg fried rice for pickup. I understand that fried food can lose its crispiness during takeout, which is why I didn't make a huge issue out of the beef being soggy. My bigger issue was the egg fried rice. What I received was essentially white rice with pieces of egg. When I mentioned that it looked and tasted nothing like the egg fried rice pictured on their online ordering site, the business manager responded that he wasn't sure what else they were supposed to put in egg fried rice besides "eggs and white rice." although the site clearly shows green onions. He also suggested that I order the house combo if I wanted more ingredients. That's not really the point--I ordered egg fried rice, not a house combo, and expected the item to resemble what was advertised. As for the soup, I understand that it is hot and sour soup, not sweet and sour soup. My review was about the fact that I personally found the taste unpleasant, not that I expected it to be sweet and sour. The response also suggested that my crispy beef became soggy because of the time between pickup and eating. However, I picked it up, drove approximately three minutes back to the hotel, and ate it immediately. I had also already waited past my original pickup time because the order was pushed back. I don't expect every restaurant to be perfect, and I understand that takeout food can differ from dining in. What bothered me more was the response to legitimate criticism. Rather than acknowledging the discrepancy between what was advertised and what I received.

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Spring by China Mama - Private dining room with 14 seats

Private dining room with 14 seats

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Chengdu Taste

Chengdu Taste

3.9(626 reviews)
2.9 mi•Chinatown
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They got us a table as soon as we arrived. We (2) ordered Kung Pao Shrimp & Chicken Fried rice…read more Loved it. Limited number of tables. I loved the option of ringing the button when you are ready to order.

While staying in Vegas I sought out some authentic Szechuan and selected this from all the options…read morethat came up. From looking at the reviews and menus of many places, this seemed to be the most authentic, then when I walked in, saw the sites, smelled the smells, and saw the others dining inside, I knew I selected the right place. The guy working was helpful and gave good info on the menu and ingredients they use in various dishes, which was great. We started with their garlic cucumbers and they were fantastic! Such great flavor, really fresh, and sooo tasty!! We then got their Sautéed cabbage with dry chili pepper - This dish was outstanding! Such great flavor and the cabbage leaves were so fresh. Highly recommend this one!! Lastly, I tried their Chicken with Red and Green Pepper, because our server said it was really spicy. It was definitely spicy, but lacked depth of flavor, which was disappointing, as I was undecided between this and their chili oil beef.... Guess I should've gotten the beef. I wish they would have had some cumin options, but not the toothpick cumin lamb, not sure what that's all about, because I don't want each bite to have to be slid off a toothpick. Overall - very nice Szechuan style food here... If you want a good, authentic Chinese experience, come here!

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Chengdu Taste - Written about by many publications

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