Fodor's Expert Review Cathay House

Set in a strip mall of popular Asian eateries and businesses among Las Vegas' Chinatown, Cathay House stays open late and combines the feel of a mom-and-pop operation with a sleek atmosphere and an à-la-carte menu of varied traditional Chinese favorites that emphasize the fiery flavors of Sichuan and Hunan. It's open daily for dim sum (10:30 am until 5 am), which attracts diners not only because of selections such as crispy chicken wings and shrimp or pork dumplings, but also for its fair prices and liberal portions. Among other local favorites are items such as squid with black bean sauce, thousand-year-old egg porridge, and salt-baked shrimp, served with heads and shells still on and garnished with fried chilies and garlic.