FUHU at Resorts World in Las Vegas is the high-energy modern Asian dining room with cross-Asia plates, late-night service and patio fountain views.
Signature dishes: Peking duck pizza, Crispy spicy tuna, Tableside Old Fashioneds
Must order: Peking duck pizza on flatbread; the signature share plate built for the booths.
Tip: Late-night menu runs to 02:00 weekends; the after-show crowd from Resorts World theatres fills the patio.
Address: 3000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
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 than the average suburban room.
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 to 15:00 at a steep discount; the noodles run the full price all day.
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 of South Main.
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.
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 opened.
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.
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 to balance the heat.
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.
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 cookery.
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.
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 Beard nominations.
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.
