Japanese Restaurants

Hamada of Japan offers traditional Japanese cuisine at its three locations in Las Vegas. The extensive menu includes sushi, teppan-grilled meats, perfect Kobe beef, and even unusual dishes like Ika Natto. Hamada features native kimono-clad servers, traditional music played on a shamisen, sushi chefs with lightning-fast hands, and teppan chefs with lightning-fast knives. Whether trying sushi for the first time, or expanding horizons with donburi, you’ll find traditional Japanese dining at Hamada of Japan.

Shibuya transports diners to the stylish streets of its namesake Japanese neighborhood with traditional culinary offerings and a colorful contemporary décor. Yabu Pahelberg’s dramatic design offers distinctive dining environments to match the diversity of Shibuya’s cuisine. An expansive marble sushi bar and playful virtual aquarium set the stage for Master Sushi Chef Yoshinori Nakazawa’s creative rolls and sashimi dishes, while dynamic teppanyaki seating create intimate environments for enjoying the culinary performance of teppan griddle cooking. The main “Bento Box” dining room’s kelp-like pillars create private niches for savoring Executive Chef Stephane Chevet’s modern Japanese cuisine while sampling from Shibuya’s celebrated …

Koi in the Planet Hollywood combines Las Vegas glitz with Asian exoticism for a distinctly chic dining affair. A Japanese aesthetic blends with a Blade Runner-like futurism to create a stunningly stylish backdrop for the kitchen’s Asian experimentations. Intimate niches in booths reminiscent of river rocks reflect the refined naturalism of the bamboo-accented main dining room, while panoramic Strip views ground the restaurant firmly in its cosmopolitan surroundings. The sushi bar serves as a focal point, justifiably drawing attention to Koi’s succulent sushi offerings. A bevy of clever Asian and pop culture-inspired beverages enhances the imminently savvy Koi experience.

Wazuzu in the lavish Encore Hotel and Casino blends the upbeat and energetic atmosphere of Las Vegas with quality pan-Asian cuisine. Offering dishes from China, Japan, India, Singapore, and Thailand, Chef Jet Tila provides a unique fusion of dishes and styles, enjoyed under the watchful eye of the crystal dragon that adorns the wall. The décor is fun and exciting, superb for a night out with friends. The menu boasts a wide selection of premium sushi and sashimi, as well as an assortment of specialty rolls and a wide variety of Asian favorites; exciting new cuisine enjoyed in an exciting …

Benihana at the Las Vegas Hilton serves Japanese cuisine with style. Open daily for dinner only, Benihana creatively prepares a variety of entrees in front of guests’ eyes on expansive hibachi grills. With steak, seafood, and poultry options, each served with soup, salad, shrimp appetizers, vegetables, and dipping sauces, any appetite will be pleased. For those interested in the raw side of Japanese cuisine, Benihana offers a selection of sushi, from the classic California roll to the eclectic Dragon roll. To complete the dining experience, sides such as Vegetable Tempura and Calamari Sauté are available to enhance each meal. Private …

World renowned chef Masayoshi Takayama brings his unique Japanese cuisine all the way from New York City to Bar Masa in Las Vegas, and for a fraction of the price. While Chef Takayama is known in New York for his small, intimate settings, he sheds the smaller dining area in Las Vegas -fashion for a beautiful and grand dining room with a bright and fun atmosphere. Chef Takayama also sheds his traditional omakase dining style for a more traditional menu, while still maintaining the Japanese comfort food and fusion creations that have made him famous.

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge serves up innovative Japanese dishes alongside specialty sakes in the luxurious Bellagio Hotel. Renowned Chef Akira Back has created a fusion of modern and traditional Japanese cuisine using only the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients flown in daily from around the world. Chef back has cultivated a menu of Japanese specialties that go beyond sushi and sashimi, offering a variety of selections for people of diverse tastes. The atmosphere and décor complement the cuisine with a panoramic view of the popular Bellagio fountain show, as well as a chic and unique atmosphere as hip as …

Located inside Bar Masa, Shaboo is an intimate dining area that offers the traditional omakase dining experience that has made Chef Masayoshi Takayama famous the world over. Omakase roughly translates into “it’s up to you,” meaning the chef picks each meal for you. Each table includes four “hot pot” cookers (also known as shabu-shaubu cookers). This allows guests to cook portions of meat and vegetables in pots of boiling water, right at their table. Contrasting sharply with the atmosphere of Bar Masa, Shaboo provides an intimate setting that is sure to make this restaurant as famous as its sister restaurant …

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