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| - After conquering most restaurants along the strip, I've found myself trekking off the beaten path for new foodie discoveries and I must say, my wanderlust has definitely paid off. Case in point: Yonaka Modern located off west Flamingo road.
Tucked away in a nondescript shopping strip, I would have easily bypassed this hidden gem but luckily with the aid of Yelp, it appeared on my map.
Dimly lit with warm features throughout, this elegant little eatery would make a great date restaurant but the bar where I sat was a perfect spot for friends to simply nosh and enjoy a casual dining experience.
As soon as we were seated, I inquired about the omakase. It came highly recommended by our server so we went with that. She highly recommended the lobster as well, so we ordered it in addition to our meal.
First to arrive to the table were:
A tangy tomato aperitif. Juicy plump and ripe cherry tomatoes with a punch of citrusy flavor. An excellent palate cleanser that got my appetite pining for the next dish.
Crispy Brussel sprouts
Lemon chili, mint, and puffed rice
Omg, I thought I tried every variation of brussel sprouts already but this has got to be my favorite! The textures of the crispy brussel sprout leaves were light and airy, while the lemon chili dressing perked up my taste buds with a surprisingly zesty sweet tang. A must if you dine here!
Sake orenji
Scottish salmon, orange supreme, Yuzu tobiko, orange oil
Buttery soft slices of fresh salmon soaking in a lip smacking orange yuzu oil and mixed with slices of fresh orange that gave each bite a pop of bright acidity. The yuzu tobiko caviar added just the right amount of saltiness to balance out this Droolworthy dish.
Sakana Crudo
An artfully arranged plate of fatty tuna with fresh lemongrass, crispy fried shallots, cucumber bunches, fresh mint and spicy Jalapeno Slices. A dish that will excite your taste buds as well as whet your appetite.
Hamachi Midori
Yellowtail, cucumber avocado, fried yucca chips, green herb dressing and negi oil. A delightfully refreshing dish that was beautifully plated. That being said, it was almost too immaculate to eat, well almost.
White eye flounder sushi with mint was spectacular. The flesh was supple and melted in my mouth. The mint added a refreshing contrast in flavors as well to this exhilarating piece of sublime sushi
Next up was the lobster with fennel bathing in a sumptuous lobster emulsion with freshly baked housemade chuka buns. I found myself sopping up every bit of that delectable sauce with my warm pillow-y soft rolls and the buttery lobster made for an irresistibly indulgent experience bite after the bite
Meat Candy
Twice cooked caramel glazed pork belly, crispy kimchi apples chunks, cilantro
With a name like meat candy i was expecting a sweet decadent dish but this was just ok for me.
Wagyu
Grilled wagyu short rib with bell pepper relish, leek-sweet onion purée dehydrated Caramelized onion
Beautifully marbled chunks of wagyu premium beef will melt like butter in your mouth. Sumptuously decadent and infinitely satisfying.
For dessert we enjoyed a whimsically delicious warm strawberry soup. It made me feel like a kid again! The green tea and strawberry mint ice cream were luscious and delightful and the green tea brownie coupled with candied almond semi fredo made for an extraordinary mouthfeel and fantastic textural experience.
We had warm friendly service from Marcy who gladly provided some wonderful recommendations that made the evening's experience truly unforgettable!
Thanks for a divine omakase, I can't wait to come back and sample more of the chef's inspiring dishes!
Happyeats
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