China Mama is ramping up its presence across the Las Vegas Valley, with a new China Mama Express headed to Summerlin and a full sit‑down China Mama planned for Henderson. If both openings land on schedule, the family‑owned group expects to be operating roughly eight locations across the valley.
Summerlin Express Gets Permit
A commercial building permit was issued Jan. 7 for a three‑dimensional LED sign at 2233 N. Rampart Blvd., signaling a new China Mama Express in Summerlin, according to the Las Vegas Review‑Journal. The paper reports the space previously housed Sicilian Guys Pizzeria and notes that China Mama’s takeout arm announced the sibling location on Instagram, with owner Ivy Ma saying the new Express would “probably begin operating next week.”
Owner Says Expansion Is Intentional
Ivy Ma, who acquired the China Mama brand in 2017, told KTNV that the new locations are part of a deliberate plan to rebuild and expand after earlier setbacks. As part of that strategy, the group has introduced spin‑off concepts such as Spring by China Mama and Hao Chi, and the Express site lists its Rainbow takeout at 4250 S. Rainbow Blvd. as an active location, per the China Mama Express website.
Henderson Sit‑Down Aimed For Late Spring
Ma also said a full sit‑down China Mama, with dining and takeout, is planned for May or June at 2550 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 120, in Henderson, according to the Las Vegas Review‑Journal. The paper reports that once both the Summerlin and Henderson restaurants are open, the group will have about eight locations across the valley.
What The Growth Looks Like
The latest openings come after a hectic period for China Mama. The original restaurant closed following a kitchen fire in March 2023 and later reopened, and the brand has added concept outposts and a casino location as it rebuilt, as chronicled by Eater Vegas. For neighborhood diners, the Summerlin Express is expected to make takeout runs easier on the west side, while the Henderson restaurant will bring a full dining room to a fast‑growing suburban corridor.
Where To Watch For Openings
China Mama has been sharing updates on its social channels and the Express ordering site. Fans can monitor the restaurant’s Instagram or the China Mama Express website for soft‑opening announcements and hours. We will update this space as the company confirms exact opening dates.
