Reports from Sin City

Greetings all,

Since I've been here, I've managed to go to a few phenomenal eateries this town has to offer: on the Strip, off-strip, fine dining, In N' Out, etc. Hopefully I can just keep updating this thread the more places I go to and share the knowledge.

The first weekend I was here I was treated to Sushi Roku at the Forum Shops at Caesar's. True, there are two other Sushi Rokus in California, but the quality and decor make this a far cry from your typical chain restaurant. Mind you, I had just finished a 3-day trip from Chicago (and the obligatory culinary tour which preceded my departure), so I was ready for some good food that didn't involve me getting back into my car and driving another 8 hours.

Sushi Roku is absolutely lovely inside, complete with greetings from the sushi chefs and a decent Strip view (okay, of the Imperial Palace across the street but the Asian-style architecture of the Imperial kind of adds to the ambience).

You'll forgive me if I can't remember the exact names of the dishes we had, but my mouth starts to water at the mere memory of them. One of the specials-as-starters was tuna carpaccio with a light (truffle?) oil dressing. There's nothing I like better at a Japanese restaurant than melt-in-your-mouth thin slices of tuna that awaken every tastebud with subtle flavors and textures. The grilled yellowtail with sesame cilantro oil is similar in texture yet a whole new explosion of flavors.

Whenever I go to a new-to-me Japanese restaurant I always order the chef's choice for sushi. The chef did not disappoint. I was presented with your typical ebi, toro, salmon, tako, yellowtail and california rolls, but the preparation, freshness and flavor were second to none. Their spicy tuna rolls pack a great punch, too.

As a nice refreshing beverage I had the Tokyo Cooler. Of course I don't remember what was in it. It had vodka, was crisp and light pink. I was sold. Also, I was turned onto drinking water with a cucumber slice in it. Who knew?

I know I'll get the chance to sample some more of their offerings, but I thought that was a good way to start.

I've eaten at that location and it is sublime... I highly recommend the fresh avocado tempura OUTSTANDING.

In case you haven't seenthis post, it contains some suggestions to start you on your eating adventures in Las Vegas.

stevez wrote:In case you haven't seenthis post, it contains some suggestions to start you on your eating adventures in Las Vegas.

I have read that post (over and over again!) and promise to conquer any and all of those places. New food town, here I come!