1. Red 8 Asian Bistro (3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S)
Their barbecuing style put Hong Kong on the global map and you can try for yourself this amazing cooking technique at Red 8 Asian Bistro! Besides delicious grilled meats, the restaurant is also famous for its Cantonese noodle dishes and dim sum. A unique feature of their menu is the 15 different dishes made with five different noodles diners get to pick which goes with which, which definitely adds a twist to this one-of-a-kind experience.
2. Wing Lei (3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S)
For a full panoramic dining experience of everything that China has to offer, head over to Wing Lei, which features a mix of Cantonese, Shanghai, and Sichuan regional cuisines. Renowned as The only Asian restaurant in North America to receive a Michelin Star, this will undoubtedly be an unforgettable meal. If you want to taste the best of their menu, order their table-side-carved Imperial Peking duck and wok-fried Maine lobster.
3. Yummy Rice (4266 Spring Mountain Rd.)
Those of you looking for more affordable dishes should check out Yummy Rice in Shanghai Plaza a restaurant offering a mix of street food and high-end Chinese cuisine. Their specialty is the sticky glutinous rice dishes served in clay pots, reminiscent of a Cantonese-style of technique and preparation only found in las Vegas. While you can choose among a wide range of toppings, their Chinese sausage is one of the most recommended ones.
4. Orchids Garden (5485 W Sahara Ave.)
Fancy tasty dumplings, stuffed to the brim with delicious and beautifully-seasoned filling? Then Orchids Garden should definitely be on the top of your list. This restaurant is known for having the best dim sum off the Strip but if you re looking to sample their bigger dishes, then their crab claw and roasted duck, both at $6.99 each, come highly recommended.
5. Wazuzu (3121 Las Vegas Blvd. S)
This restaurant is headed by Chef Chen Wei Chan famous for his unique and bold take on traditional Chinese flavors. Eating here feels like taking a step into China, thanks to their satisfying shu mai and har gow, as well as their Cantonese barbecue plate with roasted duck. Wazuzu s drunken noodles were even featured on the Food Network s hit series, Best Thing I Ever Ate, so you know they re legit.
