Japanese Restaurants

Nobu, inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, brings the allure of finely crafted Japanese fare to the Nevada desert. Executive Chef Nobu Matsuhisa balances classic Japanese technique with innovative flavor and ingredient combinations to create a satisfying fusion of East and West. This tasty marriage of elements can be seen in dishes like the popular Fresh Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno. Nobu’s inspiring cuisine is enjoyed within a similarly rousing space designed by David Rockwell himself. The hand-laid river rock wall feature is a highlight for guests, and other design elements like room dividers made of bamboo fronds create a …

Koi in the Planet Hollywood combines Las Vegas glitz with Asian exoticism for a distinctly chic dining affair. A Japanese aesthetic blends with a Blade Runner-like futurism to create a stunningly stylish backdrop for the kitchen’s Asian experimentations. Intimate niches in booths reminiscent of river rocks reflect the refined naturalism of the bamboo-accented main dining room, while panoramic Strip views ground the restaurant firmly in its cosmopolitan surroundings. The sushi bar serves as a focal point, justifiably drawing attention to Koi’s succulent sushi offerings. A bevy of clever Asian and pop culture-inspired beverages enhances the imminently savvy Koi experience.

Shibuya transports diners to the stylish streets of its namesake Japanese neighborhood with traditional culinary offerings and a colorful contemporary décor. Yabu Pahelberg’s dramatic design offers distinctive dining environments to match the diversity of Shibuya’s cuisine. An expansive marble sushi bar and playful virtual aquarium set the stage for Master Sushi Chef Yoshinori Nakazawa’s creative rolls and sashimi dishes, while dynamic teppanyaki seating create intimate environments for enjoying the culinary performance of teppan griddle cooking. The main “Bento Box” dining room’s kelp-like pillars create private niches for savoring Executive Chef Stephane Chevet’s modern Japanese cuisine while sampling from Shibuya’s celebrated …

Hamada of Japan offers traditional Japanese cuisine at its three locations in Las Vegas. The extensive menu includes sushi, teppan-grilled meats, perfect Kobe beef, and even unusual dishes like Ika Natto. Hamada features native kimono-clad servers, traditional music played on a shamisen, sushi chefs with lightning-fast hands, and teppan chefs with lightning-fast knives. Whether trying sushi for the first time, or expanding horizons with donburi, you’ll find traditional Japanese dining at Hamada of Japan.

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge serves up innovative Japanese dishes alongside specialty sakes in the luxurious Bellagio Hotel. Renowned Chef Akira Back has created a fusion of modern and traditional Japanese cuisine using only the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients flown in daily from around the world. Chef back has cultivated a menu of Japanese specialties that go beyond sushi and sashimi, offering a variety of selections for people of diverse tastes. The atmosphere and décor complement the cuisine with a panoramic view of the popular Bellagio fountain show, as well as a chic and unique atmosphere as hip as …

Located inside Bar Masa, Shaboo is an intimate dining area that offers the traditional omakase dining experience that has made Chef Masayoshi Takayama famous the world over. Omakase roughly translates into “it’s up to you,” meaning the chef picks each meal for you. Each table includes four “hot pot” cookers (also known as shabu-shaubu cookers). This allows guests to cook portions of meat and vegetables in pots of boiling water, right at their table. Contrasting sharply with the atmosphere of Bar Masa, Shaboo provides an intimate setting that is sure to make this restaurant as famous as its sister restaurant …

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