Wing Lei — Restaurant in Paradise

I went to Wing Lei at the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas, expecting a luxurious and opulent dining experience. The restaurant delivered in terms of its magnificent interior design. The ornate chandeliers, plush seating, and intricately designed décor set the stage for a high-class dining experience. However, despite the grand setting, my overall dining experience at this Michelin-starred restaurant left much to be desired.

The highlight of the evening was the tableside carving of the Peking duck. The precision and flair with which it was executed were impressive, and the meat was tender and flavorful. However, the portion size could have been more plentiful, considering the high price of over $150.00. I expected a more generous serving and complementary accompaniments, such as a variety of sauces and wraps, to justify the steep cost and enhance the dining experience.

On a positive note, the shrimp toast was a pleasant surprise. It had a delightful crunchiness and a sweet, delicate flavor, making it a delightful starter. The Yang Chow fried rice with shrimp also stood out with its well-balanced flavors in every bite. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the kung pao chicken. The dish was excessively spicy, as if they incorporated the fiercely hot Caroline Reaper pepper, making it nearly inedible. Even though I usually have a high tolerance for spicy food, this dish was overwhelming and upset my stomach considerably, which was a significant drawback to the dining experience.

The mixed vegetables, while decent, lacked any standout flavors or remarkable preparation. Additionally, I was let down by the service, which did not meet my expectations for a restaurant of this caliber. For instance, my water glass was filled for a significant portion of the meal, but it was the only thing attended to and it took quite a while for our server to bring the check. The bustling nature of the restaurant contributed to a feeling of being neglected, and the held up the staff, to which I can not blame them. This took away from the otherwise luxurious experience I was anticipating.

To add to the disappointment, I woke up the next day with a sore throat, indicating that perhaps too much spice or MSG was used in the dishes. The sore throat persisted throughout the day and was accompanied by a mild headache, suggesting a possible reaction to the food. After dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, I'd expect something else, which left a sour note on my overall experience.

I regret not dining at Mott 32 at the Venetian, a restaurant known for its exceptional service and innovative menu, similar to Wing-Lei. I have consistently had superior experiences at Mott 32, with dishes that are both flavorful and well-balanced. While Wing Lei undoubtedly offers an exquisite setting, the dining experience falls short of its Michelin-star reputation. Significant improvements in the service and food quality are needed, particularly regarding the balance of spices. I recommend exploring other options for those seeking a top-class dining experience...

First Michelin star Chinese restaurant in the U.S.

Service was gracious and attentive down to the detail of making sure that those of us with purses had a purse stand.

Amuse bouche was lovely -- made of Chantrelle mushrooms. The dumpling soup and the hot and sour soup came as individual servings and were both very flavorful in different ways: the former for its subtlety and lightness, the latter for its intensity and layered depth.

The steamed dim sum was a very tasty choice and beautiful: the unexpectedly bright ruby colored one made of beet. On the bottom was a wonderful combination of nuts and flavoring that was surprisingly good.

Potstickers were fine. The king crab salad was a delicious combination of avocado and mango with a Yuzu sauce that was worked very well.

We had the spare ribs which had just the right sticky sweet tart flavor. We had the Peking Duck and the skin was perfection. They brought the cart over and 2 to 3 servers made sure that the duck was cut swiftly enough and wrapped in skins with sliced green onions tucked in...and delivered still-warm to us. Temperature matters so much with this cuisine, and the elders really appreciated the sensitivity to that value. When the tea got cold they knew to remove the tea and bring hot tea again. The elders in our group recognized the quality of service from that attention to detail.

The sea bass was tender and soft and dense in all the right ways. We also ordered a version of sweet-and-sour General Tso's chicken but favorite part of that dish was steamed bok choy tucked underneath the egg nest; they were placed on some puréed sweet potato, a delicious touch.

Tenderloin beef with garlic was exceedingly tender. The spare ribs had had the right balance of Tang and Spice.

Interestingly everyone's favorite was the garlic green beans. Definitely order. Watch them disappear. In a similar vein the comfort food mapo tofu was instantly appreciated. It's good to known they do the comfort foods well.

Desserts: so lovely when they arrived. And the intelligence of having them just bite-size: all too easy to pop into your mouth (more than once) and the flavors were...well, they made such a harmony in the mouth. I don't know who the pastry chef is but they should get a raise.

We were celebrating a very significant birthday and this was the right way to do it.

The 2015 Margaux had an incredible bouquet and didn't disappoint.

Tab...

🥢WING LEI

This was a Michelin star restaurant and it lives up to its award. Had to go all out for a birthday for my bestie and it’s the best restaurant experience we have ever had. There’s so much to talk about this place. We were greeted at the entrance and they open the doors for you. They also offer to take pictures which was really nice and very courteous. As soon as we sat down we were greeted by several wait staff and all of them worked as a team. Here’s what impressed me and have never seen this in my life…they had a chair to hold my back on!!!! It was the cutest and smartest thing I’ve ever seen! The interior was just gorgeous and I felt overwhelmed at first by the service and by the kindness from everyone. Then we ordered drinks, one mocktail and one cocktail. They brought out this small container of a tiny snack and a cute little hot tea to start. This was not on the menu but just something to have I guess. Both were so good. The shrimp toast was so good, we wanted more. I loved their version of the Lemon chicken because it was presented like Chicken Katsu and they had a separate container that had the Lemon sauce and you pour it over the chicken which keep the chicken nice and crispy and you can adjust yourself how much sauce you actually want which I appreciate. The yang chow fried rice was really good and went perfectly with the chicken. Then they surprised us with a birthday dessert which was very tart and tasted almost like lemon and key lime, it was too tart for me but my bf loved it. Then after that, they came out with this display of mini desserts, all different variety of flavors, this was so cute and good. Then even after all that, they gave us dessert to take home, one each for us in a to-go bag already. So many treats during our dinner. It was such a pleasant experience. I definitely want to come back for the Peking duck tasting experience. And they even carve the actual duck at table side. Everyone was so sweet and kind and were always there to clean up your table as soon as you were done. Service was impeccable.

🦐 Crispy shrimp toast 🍋 🐔 Lemon Chicken 🍚 Yang Chow Fried Rice 🍉 🫖 Moon Shadow (mocktail) 🥒 🍉...