Raku

"If you're an adventurous foodie devoted to dining with the insiders, hail a cab and seek out Raku, a small Japanese grill tucked discreetly in a strip mall a couple miles west of Las Vegas Boulevard."

"Seating is at a premium in this dimly lit strip-mall robata, where, at 6 pm sharp, doors open for small-plate offerings of creamy house-made tofu." Full review

"The focus is on robata—charcoal-grilled meats and vegetables—but the real treats are on the daily-changing chalkboard menu." Full review

"Japanese food "like you've never had before" is the province of this "cozy" West Side robata grill, which instills its "exquisite", "high-end" small plates (no sushi) with "bold, complex flavors"." Full review

"Off-Strip Japanese spot draws in-the-know locals (including celeb chefs like seafood maven Rick Moonen) with a menu that extends far beyond sushi."

"Vegas locals and visitors frequent this tiny, unassuming Japanese restaurant, which has become a late-night stop for even the toniest of Strip chefs." Full review

"When he’s running the kitchen at Aria’s creative seafood house American Fish, chef Sven Mede stays focused on highlighting the ocean’s treasures." Full review

"If you're an adventurous foodie devoted to dining with the insiders, hail a cab and seek out Raku, a small Japanese grill tucked discreetly in a strip mall a couple miles west of Las Vegas Boulevard." Full review

"Endo’s multiple-award-winning eaterie continues to be a favorite among all comers." Full review

"Las Vegas' favorite Japanese restaurant, a five-time James Beard semi-finalist, that imports all of its charcoal and condiments directly from Japan and uses the freshest ingredients available." Full review