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 dishes: Khao soi, Crispy duck, Nam khao tod
Must 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.
Address: 620 E Flamingo Rd #10, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Other Mama in Las Vegas is Daniel Krohmer's seafood-driven sushi room since 2015 off Durango Drive, a Morimoto Philadelphia alum's industry hangout.
Signature: Hamachi crudo, Crispy whole fish, Uni toast
Order: Crispy whole fish with chili-lime sauce; daily catch from the sushi case.
Tip: Happy hour 5 to 6:30pm at the bar runs a half-price oyster and crudo list; cheapest way into the kitchen.
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.
Other Mama in Las Vegas is Daniel Krohmer's seafood-driven sushi room since 2015 off Durango Drive, a Morimoto Philadelphia alum's industry hangout.
Signature: Hamachi crudo, Crispy whole fish, Uni toast
Order: Crispy whole fish with chili-lime sauce; daily catch from the sushi case.
Tip: Happy hour 5 to 6:30pm at the bar runs a half-price oyster and crudo list; cheapest way into the kitchen.
Ferraro's Italian in Las Vegas is the Ferraro family room since 1985, a Paradise Road dining room with one of the deepest wine cellars off the Strip and an old-school tableside menu.
Signature: Osso buco Milanese, Linguini with clams, Tiramisu
Order: Osso buco Milanese with saffron risotto; on the menu since opening day.
Tip: 1,500 wine labels in the cellar; ask for the sommelier to route a pairing menu.
Honey Salt in Las Vegas is Elizabeth and Kim Canteenwalla's Summerlin farm-to-table dining room since 2013, a family-friendly Rampart Commons kitchen with a daily-changing menu.
Signature: Mac and cheese with prosciutto, Beet salad, Strawberry scones
Order: Mac and cheese with prosciutto crumble; long-running signature plate.
Tip: Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 14:30; the crab toast and house pancakes are the anchors.
Marche Bacchus in Las Vegas is Rhonda and Jeff Wyatt's Summerlin lakeside French bistro since 2007, a wine shop with retail bottles drunk on-site at $10 corkage.
Signature: Steak frites, Escargots, Lavender creme brulee
Order: Pick any retail wine from the 950-bottle wall; pair with steak frites or escargots on the lake patio.
Tip: Lakeside patio is reservations-required; ask for sunset 19:00 to 19:30 in winter and earlier in summer.
