I had a few friends in town and we were trying to decide on a good dinner spot for the evening. My friends and I are very conscious about our health so we were trying to decide on a place that was healthy, has a good atmosphere, and delicious food. We had a group of six and wanted to avoid the strip if we could. I had heard nothing but great things about Yonaka from friends so we decided to stop in and try it.
First off, don't be fooled by it's surroundings. Yonaka is located on Flamingo amongst a bunch of small unknown businesses. Once you step inside, it rivals some of the nicer restaurants that Vegas has to offer. As to the cliché, don't judge a book by it's cover. You'll be pleasantly surprised by it's modern décor and sexy atmosphere.
We were promptly greeted and seated shortly thereafter. I must say, the service here is impeccable. The waiters are attentive and the staff is friendly. We were tended to by a number of different staff the entire night. The attention we received made it feel like we were the only table in the restaurant. We were also greeted by the marketing manager - Jaz, whom occasionally checked in on us throughout the evening. A great touch and presence to a great meal.
As for the food? The restaurant started us off with an amuse bouche to invigorate our palettes. It was a slighted salted blackberry and watermelon dish. The presentation was simple yet refined. The dish was delicious. After that, I knew I was in for a treat.
We ordered for the table and had:
- Brussels sprouts
- Karrage (3 of them!)
- Hotateyaki (2 of them)
- Crudo
- Shrimp Sashimi
- Yellowtail Sashimi
- Niku Berry
- Yellowtail collar
- A sushi roll (can't remember the name)
- And Kudamono complimentary from the chef
Overall, everything was perfection. I am very critical of food and service and Yonaka exceeded all expectations. The dishes were all delicious (didn't trying the yellowtail collar) and the presentation was masterful. I highly recommend Yonaka with no hesitation. It's become my new favorite go to spot.