Yui Edomae Sushi — Restaurant in Spring Valley

This is a very difficult place to rate and a difficult review to write. Let me preface this by stating that Omakase dining is the chef's choice and it varies based on the ingredients available among other factors. I have also experienced Omakase dining at many other restaurants. That being said, I left Yui feeling disappointed and almost ripped off.

The place is gorgeous. It is simplistic, classic yet modern feeling, gorgeous, welcoming, and relaxing. The sushi was great. The Tamago was one of the best Tamago I have ever had. The cheesecake at the end was divine.

Now for the bad.

Service was short, and I mean really short. Every Omakase dining experience I have had has been 1.5 hours to 2.5 hours. You go into it expecting a long dinner. My meal at Yui was over in around 45 minutes.

There was a lack of non-sushi dishes. Yes, this is a sushi restaurant and you are going for sushi. Yes, this is Omakase, and it is the chef's choice. But every Omakase I have been to has had a few appetizers and other non-sushi dishes sprinkled throughout that showcase the simplicity and elegance of Japanese cooking. Here, the one appetizer was forgetful. Usually during an Omakase meal, there are multiple times where I say to myself "wow! I could eat that every day and never get tired of it!" That didn't happen here.

Finally, I felt ripped off. The price was $170, which I have no problem with, but I did not get a $170 experience. Based on the amount of food and the quick time in which dinner was served, it felt more like a $90 experience AT MOST. I also spent another $150 on additional sushi pieces that I wanted to try or enjoyed. I have no problem with spending money on an enjoyable experience and to experience the best, but Yui was far from the best.

The quality and selection of fish was great. The sushi rice was great. Service was great. But the overall experience was drastically lacking and my excitement leaving was the complete opposite of my excitement entering the gorgeous space.

I am sure Yui was great at one point, but based on my experience, those days are gone. I can't give Yui 4 stars based on the price. If you are charging $170/person, you should be held to a higher standard. Therefore I am giving Yui 3 stars, but 1 of those stars is a result of...

Simple and chic ambiance, the cuisine speaks for itself. Parking: Parking on site, located off the strip in Chinatown, 10-15 minutes from the Conrad ResortWorld hotel. Ambience: Simple, unique, minimalistic design Service: Staff were very friendly and attentive, explaining each detail of the meal. What we ordered: Premium Omakase for two, half a bottle of sake. Primary difference between the 3 omakase sets was the most expensive one was with the sake pairing, the 2nd menu option had the same items on the most expensive, but no sake pairing. The last set had a few less pieces than the premium omakase. Our set also included a blue aperitif, wine from California. (Delicious) The food: The staff will start you off with a few appetizers, preparing your body on the amazing journey that lies ahead. Leading you into a soup, they will also bring out the wagyu that is on the menu, including birth certificate of the cow you are about to enjoy. My first experience with this. You will see a charcoal plate with wagyu and ocean trout with tartar sauce (amazing) The omakase experience: Chef is dedicated to his craft, each piece that comes together from this man’s hands is like magic, flavors that compliment each other and just melt in your mouth. The restaurant receives shipments of fish every day with connections across the Japanese fish market all over Japan, the quality of product reflects the price you are paying. Food that stood out: The A5 Wagyu charcoal plate, delicious, buttery, it’s a5 wagyu. The ocean trout with tartar sauce. Just delicious, I love tartar sauce but the meatiness and thickness of the ocean trout was just amazing. Overall Rating: The overall experience was amazing, great service, food, staff, it’s a very small and intimate restaurant with private rooms if you wish to dine like that. The restaurant is small and not big in the dining room, but everything had its place for when the chef needed to use it. The ambiance could be better, the lighting was a bit off in the restaurant and did not feel like a premium fine dining experience, but the fish spoke for itself. Come here and you won’t be disappointed. I’d say if they improved on the décor and the ambiance, solid 5/5 stars...

If you're looking for an extraordinary sushi experience, Yui Edomae Sushi should be at the top of your list. From start to finish, the evening was nothing short of perfection. The restaurant is located at 3460 Arville St HS, Las Vegas, NV 89102, and we were lucky enough to secure a reservation for their personalized omakase course.

Upon arrival, we were immediately impressed by the modern, upscale décor and the pristine cleanliness of the space. Our chef for the evening, an Itamae, was highly skilled and executed every dish with effortless precision.

We opted for the Kansha, or premium omakase course, which did not disappoint. We began with the house apple sake, which was a delightful and refreshing start to the meal.

The appetizer course featured A5 wagyu tartare with a rich egg yolk on top and a side of salted eggs, monkfish, and a small baked crab full of flavor.

The traditional Japanese Owan soup that followed was a hearty and comforting dish that was perfect for the chilly evening.

The sashimi platter was a sight to behold, with beautifully presented Awabi abalone, Shiokko, Oh toro, Kasago, and Ma saba dipped in a three-year aged soy sauce and topped with grated fresh wasabi.

The grill platter was just as impressive, with perfectly grilled salmon, A5 wagyu, yam, and daikon ponzu sauce served on a hot stone plate that kept the food hot throughout the course.

The nigiri was equally impressive, featuring Shima aji, Zuke, Shima aji, Kurumab ebi, Oh toro, Ikura, Hokkaido uni, and a 3-toro caviar consisting of Oh toro, Kamashita, and Chu toro.

The marinated tuna handroll was a delightful surprise and the perfect lead into dessert: a heavenly Japanese cheesecake and green tea ice cream that was the ideal ending to a fantastic meal.

Overall, Yui Edomae Sushi was an unforgettable experience. The omakase course was exceptional, and the sushi chef's skill was evident in every dish. Thank you for a truly incredible dining experience! I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to come back whenever...