When I visit Las Vegas I like to eat as the locals do off the strip. Heard from a few people that Japaneiro is a must try. Coming from Oklahoma we don't get this type of food so this was going to be a special treat to try something so new and unique. I came in during happy hour because I like to base my return on whether they have good apps or not and japaneiro did not fail to amaze me. I pretty much tried everything they had to offer or until I ran out of room in my stomach!
Tuna/salmon tacos with wasabi aioli
Tuna/salmon on lotus chips
Alaskan black cod on butter lettuce wrap
Rock shrimp with spicy yuzu creme sauce
Black angus beef gyoza
Beef/jidori chicken kushi
Japaneiro fried rice
Everything was crisp, fresh and flavorful! I rotated from one item to the next. It all complements each other even though they are completely different. If I had to chose one item out of them all to order seconds it has to be the black angus beef gyoza. It wasn't the typical gyoza I find at other places and they definitely do not skimp on the beef. It was plump and juicy! Punched me right in the mouth with its flavor!
I returned a few days later to try the blackboard menu. Japaneiro serves seasonal items so you know everything will be fresh. The blackboard can change frequently and it shows the skill and creativity of chef Kevin to create dishes on the fly with whatever he gets that day.
Yakisoba noodles
Truffle marrow with chips
Truffle marrow filet
Banana harumaki
Yuzu coconut mochi with genmai cha ice cream
Speechless...that was my reaction after eating my first bite of truffle marrow with chips. So good I ordered the truffle marrow filet. That was my first time to eat marrow and I was highly impressed. This was definitely an amazing dining experience. Everything I had was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff was nice and attentive. They were helpful and so glad they recommended the marrow. Chef Kevin talked to me about anything and everything so I got a chance to pick at his brain a bit. Awesome guy and even better he's made an awesome spot for locals and travelers like myself. I highly recommend Japaneiro to anyone and everyone! I'm definitely coming back.