Big Wong has the perfect Vegas meal for anybody on a budget who might not have struck it rich with lady luck. Their amazing menu has most items for around $5. This is the type of hole-in-the-wall that Bourdain would rave about. How cheap is this place? Even their hot tea is served in styrofoam cups. The fried chicken aside, most of their dishes don't classify as "greasy Chinese food." Here are some of my favorites:
- Hoi nam (Hainan) chicken over rice: This is one of my favorites. The seasoned rice is the bee's knees. It comes in three variations: white meat, dark meat, and bone-in dark meat.
- Special deep fried chicken over rice: This rice isn't seasoned, but it does come with a pretty tasty sauce. The fried chicken is more flavorful than the steeped Hainan chicken, but also more greasy. I like the dark meat version of this dish.
- Curry chicken served with (3) roti pancakes: The roti pancakes are amazing. A great curry dish if you're craving something more Malaysian.
- Beef ramen: This is possibly the most underrated dish on the entire menu. The eggs are perfectly soft-boiled and I love the beef. Each piece is super tender and probably braised for a long time.
- Salt and pepper chicken wings: Perfectly fried and a great appetizer or side to share with the table.
You really can't go wrong with any of these dishes. Order a couple of dishes if you're paying with a credit card - the minimum charge is $10.