Asian
BAR MASA, Aria. Acclaimed Chef Masa Takayama’s much-anticipated Vegas venture offers unrivaled Japanese cuisine and service, plus an omakase-style experience, amidst a sleek ambience. Open 5-11 p.m., Thursday-Monday. Reservations recommended. 1-877-230-2742
BENIHANA, Las Vegas Hilton. Enjoy the famed special effects and chefs’ skills on the teppan table; food as entertainment. Open daily, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Sunday-Friday; from 5 p.m., Saturday. 702-732-5755
CATHAY HOUSE, 5300 Spring Mountain Road. It’s the must-try dim sum served here (all day and night) that have diners forming a line out to the parking lot. Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 702-876-3838
CHANG’S HONG KONG CUISINE, 4670 S. Decatur Boulevard. Serving Cantonese dishes and specializing in dim sum. Open daily, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Sunday; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., dim sum. 702-362-3663
HAMADA OF JAPAN, 365 E. Flamingo Road. A favorite spot for an authentic Japanese dining experience. Open daily, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch; 4 p.m.-4 a.m., dinner. 702-733-3005
LILLIE’S NOODLE HOUSE, Golden Nugget. It’s East-meets-West at this restaurant specializing in Cantonese cuisine given a pan-Asian twist. Open daily, 5 p.m.-midnight, Sunday-Thursday; till 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-385-7111
MING’S TABLE, Harrah’s. Extensive Chinese menu featuring Mandarin and Cantonese cuisine like imperial roast duck, lobster cantonese and combination family dinners. Open Sunday-Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; till 12 a.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-794-3261
ORCHIDS GARDEN, 5485 W. Sahara Avenue. Dim sum is the specialty here, served all-day (and night) long, where carts upon carts of steaming, hot-from-the-oven treats are wheeled through the restaurant. Open daily, 10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 702-631-3839
OSAKA, 4205 W. Sahara Avenue. Las Vegas’ first authentic restaurant, family-owned and operated since 1968, serving the freshest sushi and rolls, plus treats from the teppan grill. Open daily, 11:30 a.m.-midnight. 702-876-4988
PF CHANG’S, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Features traditional Southeast Asian offerings, done in an innovative style. A unique east meets west concept. Open daily, 11 a.m.-midnight, Sunday-Thursday; till 3 a.m. Friday-Saturday. 702-836-0955
PING PANG PONG, Gold Coast Hotel. A unique restaurant serving a multitude of specialty dishes from various Chinese provinces. Open daily, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dim sum; 5 p.m.-3 a.m., dinner. 702-247-8136
RAKU, 5030 Spring Mountain, #2. Helmed by Chef Mitsuo Endo, this cozy and intimate restaurant (and locals hotspot) specializes in charcoal-grilled items, done Japanese-style. Open 6 p.m.-3 a.m., Monday-Saturday. Reservations highly recommended. 702-367-3511
RA SUSHI – RESTAURANT / BAR, Fashion Show Mall. Serving-up some of the most affordable, freshest sushi this side of The Strip. Bar available. Open daily, 11 a.m.-midnight; lunch served till 3 p.m. 702-696-0008
RED 8, Wynn Las Vegas. Casual-dining restaurant serving Southeast Asian comfort food. Special dim sum menu served every Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Open daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., till 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday. No reservations accepted, walk-ins only.
RED SUSHI, Golden Nugget. Offering the best in traditional Japanese cuisine coupled with hip and modern surroundings, it is sure to cater to all of your raw cravings. Open 5-11 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. 702-385-7111
ROYAL THAI, 3839 W. Sahara Avenue, #9. Serving some of the most authentic Thai dishes in the city. The usual suspects are served here – pad thai, mee grob, tom yum and satay, but the star dishes are the pad prik king and nuah dad deaw. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Saturday. 702-873-8749
ROY’S HAWAIIAN FUSION CUISINE, 620 E. Flamingo Road. The perfect fusion of Asian-style dishes done in the classic Western style. Open daily, 5-10 p.m., till 10:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-691-2053
SUSHI ROKU, The Forum Shops, Caesars Palace. This swanky and modern Japanese restaurant serves the freshest seafood in inspired creations. Open daily, 12-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; till 11:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-733-7373
TAO ASIAN BISTRO, The Venetian. This stylish, mod and upmarket Asian bistro serves cuisine from China, Japan and Thailand. Open daily, 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Sunday-Thursday; till 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-388-8338
TODAI, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. An upscale, all-you-can-eat sushi and seafood restaurant. Open daily, lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., dinner 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; till 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday. Price per person, $20-$30. 702-892-0021












