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| - Impressively authentic establishment for being a casino resto. Girlfriends and I were craving a break from the steakhouse regimen that is Vegas and came here courtesy rec from the concierge at Encore, where we were staying.
Must-order: Shanghai xiao long bao were well-made, delicate skin still preserving the dumpling broth inside, which was flavorful. Most US establishments (minus Ding Tai Fung and authentic dimsum houses in LA/SF/NY/Vancouver) can't make XLB to save their lives - skin too thick, not enough broth, etc.
Has a modest dimsum menu (made to order) - the shiu mai was yummy as was the luo buo gao (pan-fried turnip cake). Didn't care for the bbq pork in the cha siu bao (bbq pork buns) - the bread was decent, but the actual flavor was eh.
Noodles: Niu nan (beef tendon) noodle was decent, and for the less adventurous the pork & shrimp dumpling noodle was delish. Everything tasted fresh and well-made - zero MSG after-taste.
Decor is under-stated modern Chinese, red/white accents, black lacquer. Tastefully done. Restaurant is on the quieter side, which is good for a break. Prices are reasonable ($15ish for noodles, $9/dimsum dish).
Service was average but would return if I was staying at the Encore.
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