Thai$$east-sahara
Weera Thai in Las Vegas is the Sahara strip Thai room since 2010, a neighbourhood favourite for boat noodles, green curry and a deeper Thai menu.
Signature: Boat noodles, Green curry, Pad see ew
Order: Boat noodles with beef and a side of crispy pork belly; the boat noodles are the kitchen's signature.
Tip: Lunch specials run 11:00-15:00 at a steep discount; the noodles run the full price all day.
Seasonal Italian$$$arts-district
Esther's Kitchen in Las Vegas is James Trees's Arts District Italian dining room since 2018, named USA Today Restaurant of the Year 2026 and the anchor.
Signature: House-made pasta, Wood-roasted vegetables, Tartare
Order: The daily pasta on the open-kitchen counter; dough rolled in-house every morning.
Tip: Book two weeks ahead for weekend; the wine room runs a deeper Italian list than the floor.
New American$$downtown-fremont-east
Carson Kitchen in Las Vegas is Cory Harwell and the late Kerry Simon's downtown Fremont East dining room since 2014, the last room the Rock 'n' Roll Chef.
Signature: Bacon jam, Devil's eggs, Glazed donut bread pudding
Order: Bacon jam with baked brie and grilled bread.
Tip: Rooftop patio runs an abbreviated menu and is easier to walk in than the dining room.
Northern Thai$$west-sahara
Lotus of Siam Flamingo in Las Vegas is the Chutima family's larger second branch, the full Northern Thai menu plus the city's deepest Riesling list.
Signature: Khao soi, Crispy duck, Nam khao tod
Order: Khao soi and crispy duck on drunken noodles; Saipin Chutima's signature pair.
Tip: Reservations essential; sommelier Bank Atcharawan curates a Riesling and Gewurztraminer pairing for the spice.
Modern American With Asian Influences$$$spring-mountain-chinatown
Sparrow + Wolf in Las Vegas is Brian Howard's Chinatown dining room since 2017, a 2026 James Beard Best Chef Southwest finalist serving cross-continental.
Signature: Wagyu beef cheek noodles, Charcuterie, Tofu noodles
Order: Hong Kong-style wagyu beef cheek over noodles; menu signature since opening.
Tip: The chef's counter sits four; ask at booking. Howard works the line most Friday and Saturday.
Japanese Izakaya and Robata$$$spring-mountain-chinatown
Raku in Las Vegas is Mitsuo Endo's Spring Mountain izakaya since 2008, binchotan-charcoal robata that drew chefs from the Strip and earned multiple James.
Signature: Robata skewers, Agedashi tofu, Foie gras with caramelised onion
Order: Agedashi tofu (made in-house daily) plus a run of robata skewers chosen at the counter.
Tip: Booking is essential. Late-night kitchen runs to 03:00 for after-shift industry diners.