China Mama, a beloved staple in the Las Vegas Valley, has become more than just a restaurant for us — it’s become a symbol of resilience, passion and a dream realized.
For Women’s History Month, I sat down with owner Ivy Ma to share her on how she transformed a single restaurant into a growing empire.
A passion realized: Watch how China Mama became so successful
China Mama: How a single Las Vegas restaurant is turning into a growing empire
If Ma has her way, she would love to see the restaurant go nationwide. A native of the city of Harbin in Heilongjiang, China, Ma is now living the American Dream through turning her popular Chinese restaurant into six locations in less than 10 years.
So where did the passion for food begin?
Long, long ago…