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| - So was in vegas to search for lady luck at the gambling games before reigning in the new year. Unfortunately I was not as lucky as I had hoped but fortunately I had the opportunity to go on a "cheat week" for my diet and ended up eating at a bunch of spots which brings us to momofuku located in the cosmo. I had been hankering lately for momofuku in NYC so this seemed like a good spot to make the first dinner night while in Sin City. I made a reservation and got seated right on time. The server was extremely friendly and took the time to explain the full menu and provided her own favorites with detail which certainly helped. The joint itself is a classy affair with nice tables and nice décor adorning the walls on the second floor of the cosmo.
The menu consists of a raw bar, small plates, buns, country ham, noodles, sides, meat & seafood, and the large format dining things. My party was not large enough to order the large format dining items but the table next to us had enough people for the fried chicken and caviar and our mouths were watering the entire time we saw them eating. Make sure to order these in advance and call the restaurant as it is not prepared on the fly and takes some advance notice it seems. It seems like 3 - 4 dishes is probably good for two people depending on what you order of course but my table went with the Big eye tuna with foie shavings, black truffle ramen, the Sichuan lamb ribs, and a side order of Brussel sprouts which ended up being more than enough for two. They also have a solid Japanese whiskey menu so of course I went with my whiskey ways and ordered a few of these bad boys. The big eye tuna was first and it was delicious. The tuna was quite fresh and oh man.. those foie shavings were on point. It took me a lot of restraint to not lick the foie right off the plate. The truffle ramen (priced at $50) was really solid. It is not your standard ramen to expect from a place like ippudo but a true fusion blend. The truffle was faint but it was well balanced into the ramen itself. It was definitely a unique experience and definitely worth a try at least once if you are searching for a fusion ramen. The noodles were slightly overcooked vs what I normally like but still solid. The Brussel sprouts were good but it was a bit too salty after a few bites. The Uni sauce on top made it tasty for the first few bites but the salt started overpowering half way through the side dish making it hard to eat in large helpings. The star and surprise of the night was certainly the Sichuan lamb ribs. I was hopeful for this dish but did not know what to expect. The ribs came out with great presentation adorned with jalapenos. The meat was cooked perfectly and absolutely tender and the chili yogurt was the perfect complement to the heat that was brought by the spices. The cucumbers on the bottom also provided a nice texture balance to the overall tenderness of the meat. It really was delicious and is perfect for those searching for some heat.
All in all, a solid experience at momofuku. It is not truly Asian but offers that nice Asian fusion blend that I am sure people could be searching for especially after all those buffets and heavy American food options around. Definitely will be back when in Sin City. Also make sure to get your Identify points with the hotel rewards program!
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