Vegas | Japanese Dining at Wakuda β A Mixed Experience π£
π Address: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Located on the first floor of The Palazzo β right by the lobby entrance. The decor is very cyberpunk β super stylish! Heard the chef used to hold a Michelin star in Japan. We tried the $300 / 9-course tasting menu per person. Overall, the value felt just okay β the dishes leaned quite Western, so as Japanese cuisine it fell short, but as a fine dining experience with great service and vibe, it worked for Vegas. π½οΈ Tasting Menu Highlights: Oysters β served with chili oil (not spicy) and minced onion. Huge and satisfying! Santa Barbara Uni & Caviar with Otoro β Uni was sweet but overshadowed by the other ingredients. Tofu Skin & Santa Barbara Uni & Caviar with Shiso Flower β Tofu skin + uni was a nice combo.π Salmon & Caviar & Truffle β One-bite flavor bomb β delicious! Prawn Tempura β Large tempura shrimp with sweet & sour sauce β tasty. Grilled Sea Bass β Japanese nanban style, tangy and unique.ππ 3-piece Nigiri (A5 Wagyu + Fluke + Otoro) β Wagyu was overly rich. A5 Wagyu β So fatty we couldnβt finish it. 24k Gold Leaf Miso Ice Cream β Coconut ice cream with miso β salty-sweet, strange at first but grew on me, like salted caramel.ππ β We also added 4 extra pieces of Santa Barbara Uni ($27 each) β sadly, they were fishy and heavy, poor quality, not worth it. Final thoughts: More about ambiance and service than authentic Japanese flavors. Good for a Vegas splurge, but temper expectations if youβre a traditionalist. #FoodReview #VegasEats #JapaneseCuisine #FineDining #MichelinVibes #LasVegasFood π