This Sweet and Sour Pork is the Best I’ve Had in North America!

Hey girls! Nuts Mom has struck gold again in Vegas! If you have a northern Chinese palate or are obsessed with Sweet and Sour Pork (Guo Bao Rou), put this restaurant on your must-try list now! Located in Shanghai Plaza, China Mama has a modern decor, but the real star here is the food—not the atmosphere! 🥇 Sweet and Sour Pork I dare say, this is hands down the best Sweet and Sour Pork I’ve had in North America—no competition! The coating is fried to crispy perfection—thin, even, and shatters with every bite 💥. The sweet-and-sour sauce is perfectly balanced, without that harsh vinegar bite, and it’s made the authentic, old-fashioned way. Zero regrets—I seriously want to give the owner an award for this dish! 🏆 🥈 Smoked Pork Pancake This is made fresh to order! The pancake is flaky and fragrant with sesame seeds, stuffed generously with savory smoked pork. Close your eyes and order—you won’t be disappointed. 🐟 Sauerkraut Fish Also quite decent—tender fish slices, flavorful pickled cabbage, perfect with rice. A solid side! ⚠️ China Mama Pro-Tip Some dishes here are adapted for Western tastes (think Panda Express style 😬). Stick to the traditional Chinese dishes and avoid anything that looks too “Americanized.” 💣 Spring by China MaMa – Skip It Alert This is their sister restaurant, specializing in spring pancakes and roast duck. 🦆 Signature Roast Duck – Honestly, just average. The skin wasn’t crispy, the meat was a bit dry, and the pancakes and sauce were nothing special. In a city like Vegas with so many amazing food options, it’s not worth a special trip. 📝 Nuts Mom’s Final Take Listen to me—go to China Mama and lock in Sweet and Sour Pork + Smoked Pork Pancake! Your Chinese taste buds will thank you. As for roast duck lovers… maybe try somewhere else. Spring isn’t worth it. 📍 China Mama – Shanghai Plaza 4266 Spring Mountain Rd #106, Las Vegas, NV 89102 📍 Spring by China MaMa 4480 Paradise Rd Ste 700A, Las Vegas, NV 89169 #LasVegasFoodReview #VegasEats #VegasChineseFood #SweetAndSourPork #ChineseFoodInVegas #NutsMomExplores