LAS VEGAS RESOURCES
RESTAURANTS & BARS
CHINATOWN
Chengdu Taste, 3950 Schiff Drive. Tel.: 702- 437-7888. For fiery Sichuan dishes described by one writer as if “your mouth is suddenly on LSD.” www.chengdutastelasvegas.com
District One Kitchen & Bar, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., Ste 8. Tel.: 702-413-6868. Vietnamese chef-owner Khai Vu carries on his parents’ pioneering tradition with dynamic fusion fare at this lively hotspot. www.districtonelv.com
Gäbi Coffee & Bakery, 5808 Spring Mountain Road, Ste 104. Tel.: 702-331-1144. An attractive hangout for coffee, milkshakes, cakes, and more in a Korean-inspired space with trees, Asian art, cozy furniture, and greenhouse kitchen. gabicafe.com
Lamaii, 4480 Spring Mountain Road. Tel.: 702- 238-0567. Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and sommelier Bank Atcharawan’s elegant space is for modern Thai, expertly chosen wines, and crafty mixology. www.lamaiilv.com
LaMoon, 6125 Spring Mountain Road. Tel.: 702- 778-8991. Bank’s brother Bon fuses Japanese and Thai cuisine, with playful décor including a giant teddy bear and baby grand piano. lamoonlv.com
New Asian BBQ Tan Tung Ky, 5150 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 6. Tel.: 702-202-2262. Venture in for non-stop dim sum and BBQ ride at this Cantonese driven local’s favorite.
Raku, 5030 Spring Mountain Road. Tel.: 702-367- 3511. Tokyo-born, Beard-nominated Mitsuo Endo’s intimate robata is a top industry draw for charcoalgrilled bites and sake. www.raku-grill.com
Sparrow + Wolf, 4480 Spring Mountain Road. Tel.: 702-790-2147. After finding culinary Zen in Vegas with late “Rock and Roll chef” Kerry Simon, Brian Howard left the Strip for Chinatown to launch his nationally acclaimed “neighborhood cookery” and inspired a following. sparrowandwolflv.com
The Golden Tiki, 3939 Spring Mountain Road. Tel.: 702-222-3196. A tiki funhouse for the uninhibited, with flaming drinks to match. www.thegoldentiki.com
District One Kitchen & Bar Lobster Pho
THE STRIP
Beijing Noodle No. 9, Tel.: 877-346-4642. Latticelike interiors resembling a giant’s bird nest set the stage for the expertly designed Northern Chinameets- Hong Kong menu at this wonderland inside Caesars Palace. www.caesars.com/caesarspalace/ restaurants/beijing-noodle-number-9
Best Friend, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Tel.: 888.769.2464. Korean-born L.A. celebrity chef Roy Choi wants to be your best friend. Consider that your invite to the party at his pumping LA-meets-Vegas eatery inside Park MGM. www.parkmgm.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/best-friend.html
Din Tai Fung. Watch the chefs make dumplings in the show kitchen before seating at the Vegas outpost of this global Taiwanese phenomenon inside ARIA Las Vegas. Reserve online. www.aria.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/din-tai-fung.html
Mizumi, Tel.: 702-770-3320. Set in a waterfall-backed lagoon, the Floating Pagoda Table is reason alone to book this Japanese culinary temple at Wynn Las Vegas. www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/ fine-dining/mizumi
Morimoto Las Vegas, Tel.: 702-891-3001. “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto gleefully breaks the rules at this swank outpost inside MGM Grand. www.mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/morimoto.html
Mott 32, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd South. Tel: 702-607-3232. From the décor to the Cantonese- Szechuan-Beijing menu, this Hong Kong import at The Venetian seduces the senses. www.venetianlasvegas.com
MR CHOW, Tel.: 702-731-7888. Located at Caesars Palace, the dazzling Vegas outpost of Michael Chow’s modern, Beijing-driven global empire redefines fine dining and a show. www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/mr-chow
Red 8, Tel.: 702-770-3380. Explore culinary Asia at this artful European bistro inspired concept at Wynn Las Vegas. www.wynnlasvegas.com
The Cocktail Collective. A trio of high-concept bars inside The Venetian and Palazzo resorts expertly helmed by three Asian-American lead bartenders. www.venetian.com/nightlife/cocktailcollective.html
Wazuzu, Tel.: 702-770-5388. Fusing Chinese, Japanese, and Thai flavors, this evocative eatery inside Encore Las Vegas features a 27- foot crystal dragon. www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/casual-dining/wazuzu
Wing Lei, Tel.: 702-770-3388. North America’s first Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant is a palatial jewel box for exquisite cuisine at Wynn Las Vegas. www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/fine-dining/wing-lei
DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
8 East, 8 Fremont Street. Tel.: 702-726-5508. Located inside adults-only Circa Las Vegas, chef Dan Coughlin’s stylish eatery is a casual choice for pan-Asian small plates and cocktails. www.circalasvegas.com
Le Thai, 523 Fremont Street. Tel.: 702-778-0888. In 2011, Coughlin helped spark the revival of Downtown with this popular Fremont East spot for inventive and traditional Thai cuisine. www.lethaivegas.com
OFF-STRIP
Benihana Village, 3000 Paradise Road. Tel.: 702-732-5334. Hidden away in an authentic Japanese village-garden inside Westgate Las Vegas, this 1970’s heirloom is for old school hibachi and hilarity. www.benihana.com/locations/lasvegas-nv-la
Black Sheep, 8680 West Warm Springs Road, Suite 135. Tel.: 702-954-3998. French-trained chef Strip veteran and 2021 Top Chef finalist Jamie Tran wows with Vietnamese-American comfort food. www.blacksheepvegas.com
Lotus of Siam, 620 East Flamingo Road. Tel.: 702-735-3033. Late food critic Jonathan Gold called James Beard winner Saipin Chutima’s menu “the best Thai meal I had ever eaten.” www.lotusofsiamlv.com
Night + Market, 4455 Paradise Road. Reserve online for spicy Thai dishes that drive the natural wines menu at this colorful outpost from celebrated L.A. chef Kris Yenbamroong inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. www.virginhotelslv.com/dine-anddrink/night-market
Other Mama, 3655 S. Durango Drive, #6. Tel.: 702-463-8382. Japanese-trained journeyman chef Dan Krohmer’s passion for food shines through in his James Beard-nominated Spring Valley destination restaurant. www.othermama.com
SATAY Thai Bistro & Bar, 3900 Paradise Road, Suite N. Tel.: 702-369-8788. Located en route to the airport, Malaysian-born Jan-Ie Low’s family-inspired Thai and Southeast Asian restaurant is the perfect spot to start or end your Vegas Asian dining adventure. www.sataylasvegas.com
TOURS
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours. Tel.: 702-289-4796. Immersive and informative, founder Donald Contursi’s award-winning VIP-style insider tours include private programs and self-guided “Finger Licking” tours of Chinatown. www.lipsmackingfoodietours.com
