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Japanese KaisekiSpring Mountain Chinatown
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.
OrderThe full kaiseki tasting; the courses change with the season and the chef's sourcing from Japan.
TipReservations 14 days out only; the kaiseki menu rotates monthly so repeat visits get a different table.
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Greek TavernaWest Sahara
Elia Authentic Greek Taverna in Las Vegas is the family-run taverna now on West Sahara Avenue, plating grilled lamb chops, pastitsio and hot saganaki.
OrderLamb chops grilled over open flame with lemon and oregano; ask for the saganaki to start.
TipLunch runs daily specials at a lower spend; the dinner mezze platter feeds three to four.
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CalifornianThe Strip
Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Bellagio in Las Vegas is the chef's relocated Strip room since 2018, a Forbes-recommended California-Mediterranean dining room.
OrderThe smoked salmon and creme fraiche pizza; Puck's signature dish since the original 1982 LA opening.
TipAsk for a window or terrace table to overlap with the fountain shows on the half-hour.
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Modern SteakhouseSummerlin
Harlo Steakhouse and Bar in Las Vegas is the Summerlin Downtown steakhouse off Charleston, a dim-lit dining room with USDA prime cuts and a 600-bottle wine.
OrderDry-aged 14oz ribeye plus a side of crispy Brussels with bacon jam.
TipThe bar serves the full menu and accepts walk-ins; happy hour 16:30-18:30 runs a half-price oyster list.
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Modern AsianThe Strip
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.
OrderPeking duck pizza on flatbread; the signature share plate built for the booths.
TipLate-night menu runs to 02:00 weekends; the after-show crowd from Resorts World theatres fills the patio.
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ThaiEast 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.
OrderBoat noodles with beef and a side of crispy pork belly; the boat noodles are the kitchen's signature.
TipLunch specials run 11:00-15:00 at a steep discount; the noodles run the full price all day.