Some days don’t call for experimenting or chasing the latest hype — they call for a reliable, crowd-pleasing meal that everyone agrees on. This past Tuesday, sandwiched between school pickup and afternoon activities, we went with the ultimate no-brainer lunch: Chinese food. The kids were unanimous, and after striking out twice before due to a packed dining room, we figured we finally cracked the code. After school is the sweet spot.
That’s how we found ourselves at Chow Mein House in Summerlin, with most of the dining room to ourselves and just enough time to settle in before the dinner rush started rolling through.
A Summerlin strip-plaza gem that knows exactly what it is
Chow Mein House sits in a busy Summerlin plaza not far from Red Rock Canyon — an area packed with dining options, fitness studios, and everyday errand stops for locals. It’s conveniently located next to Rolling in Dough Bakery and just one block off Vintner Grill, making it an easy stop whether you’re running errands or already in the neighborhood for a meal. It doesn’t try to stand out with flashy décor or trend-chasing concepts, and honestly, that’s part of the charm.
Their slogan says it all: “Authentic Flavors, Local Vibes.” No gimmicks, no reinvention — just familiar Chinese favorites done well, served quickly, and priced for repeat visits. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear this is a place built for locals, not tourists…