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| - Came here due to recommendations from my cousins who raved about it being the best place for a burger in Vegas. So on my way back home we drove by this place to give it a try. We got here right as it opened, so there was no line to deal with.
A friendly and enthusiastic staff member greeted us and sat us down. He asked if we had ever been to Bachi Burger and when we said no, he did a quick introduction of some of the more popular items on the menu.
There were three of us and we got the following:
Truffle Parmesan Fries: ($5.50) which included Parmesan Reggiano, black truffle cream with sun-dried tomato aioli on the side.
- I thought it was decent. I didn't really taste the truffle flavor as much as I hoped for, and I preferred my fries to be a bit crispier. I would probably pass on getting this the next time.
BBQ Bachi Burger: ($13.00) 8 oz Grass Fed Wagyu, lettuce, tomato and onion.
- This is the burger to get if you want a simple, juicy and flavorful burger where you let the bun and the meat shine. My friend enjoyed it thoroughly and didn't see the need for extra toppings or sauces.
Black & Green Burger: ($14:00) American Wagyu Grass Fed Beef, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, bacon, Point Reyes blue cheese,roasted garlic
- No doubt this is a flavorful burger, just reading the ingredients makes you salivate. My friend liked the burger and the combination of flavors. He said he would get it again.
Shogun burger: ($26.00): Wagyu Beef, unagi, pan seared foie gras, poached Asian pear, miso butter, and a Yamamomo Peach palette cleanser.
- I got the ultimate flavorful and tasty burger I have ever tasted. Over indulgent, perhaps. However, the flavors surprisingly work well together.
Granted I was in search of foie gras coming from California which has now banned the delectable item so it was a no brainer that I chose this burger when I saw it on the menu.
It is a very rich tasty burger and slightly oily, but that is a given. The foie gras was pan seared so it was soft and melted slightly over the beef so there was a lot of texture going on with the poached pear.
Our waiter came to check on us after our food was delivered and told me that I should have the "Yamamomo Peach" before I eat the burger as it is a palette cleanser to prepare your tastebuds from all the flavors before you bit into the burger. Just remember that there is a small pit in the marinated peach.
I can see that the Shogun burger is not for everyone, but I enjoyed every bite of this burger. The menu if fairly extensive and has a little bit of something for everyone.
Our server mentioned they plan to open a Bachi Burger near UCLA soon and another place called Healthy Life Kitchen.
Why 4 out of 5 stars? Well, I was a bit disappointed with the truffle fries.
Service was fine. Parking is plentiful. Prices are higher but I suppose you get what you pay for.
I would definitely come here again if I was ever in Vegas.
p.s. I was tempted to get the oxtail chili fries, but my companions were less adventurous. Darn!
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