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What can I say, it's one of the best sushi places that I have been to -- authentic, fresh, elegant, and simple. Definitely a place for the sushi purists and fins down, my new favorite sushi place in Las Vegas.
Kabuto is humble in its appearance - located in a small strip mall in Chinatown you could easily miss this unpretentious gem. Had it not been for the ray of light emitting from their minimalist rectangular window, I wouldn't even have noticed it was there. Inside, it's the same. This humble elegance is a theme in their decor, service, and food. A sushi counter that seats 10 guests at a time and a few tables of 2 or 4 -- definitely a cozy space for an intimate dinner. With that said, reservations are necessary.
The restaurant serves 3 types of omakase courses and also have a la carte items.
[The NIGIRI course] ($48/person) includes: aperitif sake + amuse + nigiri (10pc) + hand roll + dessert
[The YOROI course] ($80/person) includes: aperitif sake + amuse + sashimi (4 kinds) + grill (3 varieties) + nigiri (8pc) + hand roll + miso soup + dessert
[The KABUTO] ($120/person) includes: aperitif sake + appetizer + sashimi platter (5 kinds) + grill platter (5 varieties) + nigiri (12pc) + hand roll + miso soup + dessert
My husband and I both went with the Yoroi course and it was divine. From start to finish, perfection in all the elements of what defines a great sushi experience. The restaurant gives you the option to participate in the traditional etiquette of eating sushi with your hands instead of chopsticks and if you do choose to use their chopsticks, it is placed parallel to the diner.
I am almost in disbelief that a place like this exists and they have managed to keep it free of pretense and glitz. Kabuto is easily the dining highlight for any of my future trips to Vegas.
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