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It's SMMMmmoooking! Not because we are in Las Vegas and not because of young women all dressed up to go clubbing... For that you need to go to Cosmo or XS. I'm talking about Korean BBQ in Vegas. What the heck you say..?? Yes, for the non locals (myself included) there is a Chinatown in Las Vegas. Although it's mostly Vietnamese and some Korean if you squint your eyes you may find a Chinese place here and there. No pun intended. If you do the math right 1 Chinese place = Chinatown. Las Vegas is my second home. Back in the day when playing poker was better than working, but that's a long boring trip down memory lane.
Unfortunately, if you are looking to match or beat any korean bbq place in LA or Orange County this won't be the place. However, if you after tired of buffet lines that take about an hour wait just to get in and are full of nothing but seafood and desserts, this is your Asian food escape. Plus why the heck are all the buffets like $40 for dinner now??? What happened to $20 or $15 buffets and no never mention Circus Circus or Excalibur to me or I will start Raging. Paying Around $18 to $20 for all you can eat here was too much! Yes, I know that there's a huge sign outside for $12.99/ per person, but it doesn't mention anything about only on weekdays and excluding holidays. If I only paid $12.99 then it will be worth it. I know I sound cheap, but thinking about including drinks and tip.
FOOD:
Hot food- I didn't like any of the fried food.
Banchan (side dishes) - they were all cold and old.
Raw Meat- I only like the brisket the best. It's simple without any sauce. I was a little concern that the raw meat spoons were right next to the rice and miso soup. I swear I saw a little kid use a meat spoon to get some rice. Just saying... I was afraid of cross contamination.
VERDICT:
On a week day, I would come back. I try to make it a tradition to visit Chinatown at least once during every Vegas trip. I know I sound so Asian, but sue me. There's only so many buffets you can eat at. Also, it's not a contest to stuff your face people!! I recommend going for lunch or on weekdays to get a deal, but try not to go out at night. Las Vegas the city outside of the big lights is a bit shady at night time. So watch your wallet. And don't get catch in any Asian Massage parlors with your pants down.
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