China a Go Go
Winner of Las Vegas Life's award for best Chinese take-out, China a Go Go's food makes many customers forget that they are eating fast food. The Honey Walnut Shrimp, Hunan Beef, and Orange Beef are some of the local favorites. The restaurant also crosses national boundaries by offering Pad Thai, Singapore Curry Noodles and Chicken Teriyaki. Health-conscious patrons might consider selections such as the Chinese Eggplant with Tofu and the Garlic Spinach. Prices range from $2.25 to $7.95 for appetizers and from $5.55 to $9.95 for entrees. Family dinners are also available from $23.95 to $25.95 and include two entrees, soup, appetizers and rice. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It is closed on Monday.
China a Go Go
4780 West Ann Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 655-1631
chinaagogolv.com
Kaizen Fusion Roll & Sushi
Nouvelle cuisine commands equal billing with the old at Kaizen Fusion Roll & Sushi. Traditional sushi bar favorites such as the Spicy Tuna, Rainbow, and California rolls are intermingled on the menu with nontraditional selections such as the Snowcorn and Korean BBQ rolls. The restaurant pushes the envelope even further with offerings like the Pepper Seared Albacore Salad and the Broiled Baby Lamb Chops. Appetizers range from $4.75 to $9.75 while entrees cost $7.75 to $19.75. Fresh fish sushi goes from $4.25 for the basic selections up to $12.25 for the specialty rolls. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.. It is open all day on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Kaizen Fusion Roll & Sushi
2760 Deer Springs Way #101
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 838-7735
kaizen-sushi.com
Thai Basil
While predominantly a purveyor of Thai food, Thai Basil joins the ranks of an increasing number of Asian restaurants in offering selections from other countries of the Orient as well. For example, the classic Tom Yum and Tom Kha Gai soups of Thailand are listed with China's well-known Wonton and Japan's Miso. Thailand's most famous noodle dish, Pad Thai, shares the page with Singapore Noodles and the Land of the Rising Sun's Yaki Soba. The eatery carries the mixture even further with an extensive sushi menu. Two pieces of a basic nigiri sushi such as inari starts at $3.00, moving up to items like the Spider roll for $10.50. Soups, salads and starters range from $2.00 to $4.95. Entrees begin at $5.50 for fried rice up to $15.99 for the Panang Fish. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thai Basil
2696 W. Ann Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 656-8823
lvthaibasil.com
Article Written By John E. Roper
John E. Roper is a freelance writer who has written articles for "The Arizona Republic," "The Daily Oklahoman," and several other newspapers and digital platforms over the past two decades. His play, "When I Was Five," has been produced in three countries. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1985.
