[MomMom]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

While I don't see Panda Express, or Cook On Wok, which is even better, as authentic Chinese, it's Chinese-like, and I eat it for convenience now and then. But wouldn't authentic Chinese be from, ohhhhh, let's say, CHINA??? How is it that New Yorkers think authentic Chinese food comes from New York?

If you want good, authentic, Chinese food, I don't know the name of it, but in the indoor shopping part of Chinatown is an alfresco (somebody else used that term) restaurant that is really good, serves lots of food for little money, and none of the owners are from New York (I don't think). And you can get take-away.

(Disclaimer: it's not technically alfresco since it is an indoor patio and, by definition, alfresco means outdoors. It's alfrescoish.)

It's all a matter of what you're used to Buzz.

There IS a difference between Chinese food on the East Coast and the West Coast. The taste, consistency, name and ingredients varies between NY Chinese you can get on the East Coast (particularly in NY) and that you find on the West Coast.

No one Chinese is "authentic" unless it comes from China as you say, it's just a matter of taste preferences.

I LOVE Cook on Wok as well, another great take out place (you can dine in there too).

[tomfirst]

Where do you go when you get hungry again soon after eating the Chinese food?

[MadManofBethesda]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

IMO. On my 10+ trips there looking for good take-out...we were always sorely disappointed.

So out of the 100s of Chinese restaurants in the city, you've tried 10, the last of which was over 3 years ago, and from that you've concluded that there isn't any good take-out here? Umm, okay.

Well, if you do choose to come back to Vegas sometime in the future, I suggest you try Food Express on Decatur:

Food Express Chinese Restaurant - Westside - Las Vegas, NV

And if you're ever in the mood for good Vietnemese, I highly recommend Pho So 1 which is near Decatur on Spring Mountain. My wife and I stopped in for dinner last night after a day of poker at Wynn and we had a great meal (even if we couldn't communicate too well with the staff). My wife had originally been taken there by an Asian friend of hers a couple of weeks ago, but this was my first visit. I can guarantee that it won't be my last.

Pho So 1 - Chinatown - Las Vegas, NV

[jhiker1o]

For fast food Chinese, I prefer Pick up Stix over Panda Express and for a more traditional Chinese restaurant with extensive menu I prefer Cathay House over Orchids Garden. For Dimsum both Cathay House and Orchids Garden serve excellent Dimsum for lunch and dinner. Cathay House and Orchids Garden are both popular and not far from Summerlin, Spring Valley area.

[jfkIII]

Originally Posted by MadManofBethesda

So out of the 100s of Chinese restaurants in the city, you've tried 10, the last of which was over 3 years ago, and from that you've concluded that there isn't any good take-out here? Umm, okay.

True, small sample...and 3 years back...but LV has not been known for improvement (unless you count people leaving) and expansion in the last 3 years, so I would think things haven't improved in the Chinese take-out area during that period. I'll try MomMom's suggestion of New York Chinese next time I'm out there.

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[Spraynard Kruger]

House of Joy on Spring Mountain is fantastic, some of the best Chinese food I have eaten this side of Hong Kong.

[jfkIII]

Pho Joy...is also a great Vietnamese place....good desserts.