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From the city that invented a Fre Kin Gud sushi roll and yum yum sauce springs Yonaka Modern. The food is playful. A fusion of Japanese / Peruvian / Argentinian cuisine popularized by Nobu Matsuhisa. From the flavors to the presentation, this is the poor man's Matsuhisa (Beverly Hills, LA). Oh yeah, it's good!
Dishes deliver a punch. No monochromatic plates here. Bold flavors that try to push the boundaries of sweet, sour, bitter in a single dish. Excellent use of texture. It is not uncommon to have a deep fried leaf sitting atop a piece of delicate fish.
Order an assortment of small plates and share.
I won't ruin the "joy of discovery", besides the menu changes as specials come and go. One day, teriyaki foie nigiri topped with candied quinoa, live uni another, The menu staple, deep fried Brussels sprouts with lemon, chili, mint, and puffed rice is amazing. It looks a mess but as a dish, it's comforting. Vegetal, sweet, sour, bitter; the perfect match to beer. Ingredients are fresh and seasonal.
All nigiri sushi comes with a twist. A sauce of this, an unusual garnish of that (hamachi with a spicy jalapeƱo miso and a cilantro leaf; unagi with togarashi and a leaf of Thai basil). The rice is good and the fish fresh. Go crazy, order one of each.
Service is very good; friendly and attentive. Prices are very reasonable. Two happy hours (17:00-18:30 / 23:00-02:00) make it even more inviting.
One of the best in Vegas on or off the Strip.
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