In-the-know locals drive past Las Vegas’s Chinatown and head for authentic food at this dim-sum institution. Dim Sum brunches are quite an event here, a lively communal experience with small samplings of delicacies like steamed pork in a doughy bun, and translucent noodle-wrapped shrimp. In the evenings the dinner menu has classics like kung pao, and innovative dishes like strawberry chicken. Ask for a table near the window with a view of the twinkling cityscape.

Cathay House Information:

• Chinese menu. Lunch, dinner. Bar. Casual attire.