text: Dim sum in Vegas is so hit or miss And lately it is been misses To me there are only two competing Dim Sum houses Cathay House and Orchids Garden Here is my criteria for a good Dim Sum joint TEMPERATURE Freshness Taste Variety Speed of service nnHeres my tipnYou need a battle plan The prime time to visit is AM This is when of the time the food is hot The crowd has yet to form If you miss this time try your best to sit in the room in the east left room from entrance This is where the carts come out and you are most likely to get the hottest items When you cannot get the carts to come in time grab your waiter and tell them what you want Be active it is a war zone