Kabuto Edomae Sushi in Las Vegas is the Chinatown 14-seat omakase room since 2013, fish flown from Toyosu and traditional aged nigiri at the counter.
Signature dishes: Edomae omakase, Aged tuna, Otoro
Must order: Full omakase at the counter; the aged tuna programme runs longer than most US sushi rooms.
Tip: Counter seating only; reservations open 30 days out at 09:00 and fill quickly. Closed Mondays.
Address: 5040 Spring Mountain Rd #4, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Kaiseki Yuzu in Las Vegas is Kaoru Azeuchi's intimate kaiseki dining room on West Sahara, a 14-seat counter with seasonal multi-course Japanese tasting menus and sake pairings.
Signature: Kaiseki tasting menu, Daily seasonal courses, Sake pairings
Order: The full kaiseki tasting; the courses change with the season and the chef's sourcing from Japan.
Tip: Reservations 14 days out only; the kaiseki menu rotates monthly so repeat visits get a different table.
Letty's de Leticia's Cocina in Las Vegas is the Arts District Mexican kitchen on South Main, a fast-casual room with Jalisco tortas, birria and weekend breakfast.
Signature: Tortas ahogadas, Birria tacos, Tres leches
Order: Tortas ahogadas: Jalisco-style pork sandwich drowned in tomato salsa.
Tip: Weekend birria runs out by early afternoon; come before 12:30 for a Saturday lunch.
The Crack Shack at Park MGM in Las Vegas is Richard Blais and Top Chef alums' Strip Jidori chicken shop, a counter-service room for sandwiches, oysters and breakfast.
Signature: Jidori fried chicken sandwich, Chicken oysters, Schmaltz fries
Order: The Senor Croque: fried Jidori chicken, bacon, fried egg and miso-maple butter on brioche.
Tip: Breakfast menu runs 09:00 to 12:00 with chilaquiles and biscuits; the line is shortest at opening.
Eataly at Park MGM in Las Vegas is the Strip's 40,000-square-foot Italian food hall with two sit-down restaurants, a dozen counters, three bars and a marketplace.
Signature: Cacio e pepe, Affettati boards, Roman pizza al taglio
Order: Cacio e pepe at La Pasta counter, finished tableside in a wheel of pecorino.
Tip: Manzo (downstairs steak room) takes reservations; the upstairs counters are walk-in only.
Main St Provisions in Las Vegas is Kim Owens and Justin Kingsley Hall's Arts District room on South Main, a daily-changing-menu kitchen with house-made pastas and rotating proteins.
Signature: Truffle gnocchi, Hawker bowl, Drinking-vinegar cocktails
Order: The Hawker Bowl: rice, marinated proteins and pickled vegetables; rotates with the season.
Tip: The patio runs first-come; ask for the patio booth at booking and aim for golden-hour seatings.
Kaiseki Yuzu in Las Vegas is Kaoru Azeuchi's intimate kaiseki dining room on West Sahara, a 14-seat counter with seasonal multi-course Japanese tasting menus and sake pairings.
Signature: Kaiseki tasting menu, Daily seasonal courses, Sake pairings
Order: The full kaiseki tasting; the courses change with the season and the chef's sourcing from Japan.
Tip: Reservations 14 days out only; the kaiseki menu rotates monthly so repeat visits get a different table.
Elia Authentic Greek Taverna in Las Vegas is the Boca Park family-run Greek room, a neighbourhood taverna with grilled lamb chops, pastitsio and house-baked spanakopita.
Signature: Pastitsio, Lamb chops, Spanakopita
Order: Lamb chops grilled over open flame with lemon and oregano; ask for the saganaki to start.
Tip: Lunch runs daily specials at a lower spend; the dinner mezze platter feeds three to four.
