Sushi is one of those things that you either love or hate. I personally haven’t met that many people who think sushi is just “OK.” They either think it’s the best thing in the world and salivate whenever they see good photo, or they can’t plain can’t understand what the big fuss is about eating raw fish –and often make gagging sounds when I mention sushi.
Personally, I love sushi, it’s one of my favorite cuisines that I’ve enjoyed for years… especially with late night sake and a nicely drunk stripper named Skyler.
We asked well known locals in the food, service, fitness and public relations community what their favorite sushi places was. We got a nice mix of different restaurants from all over the Valley to try. Interesting enough, none of the selections were on the strip, partially because of price, but also because people preferred the personal relationships and customer service they got from smaller places.
If you have your own personal places, feel free to comment below. We’d love your opinion of what you think is best and why.
LeAnne Notabartolo, Blogger at Good For Spooning.
Yummy Grill and Sushi 7331 W Lake Mead Blvd in Las Vegas
Chef Eric and his staff are very welcoming and accommodating and everything is incredibly fresh. So fresh in fact, that on one of our trips Chef Eric whipped out his phone to show us the videos he shot at the fish market that morning of the still living fish. You can get live sweet shrimp, abalone, uni (all when in season and available) and so much more, in addition to the standard offerings you would expect at any sushi bar. I had my very first experiences with live abalone and uni here and they were fantastic and pristine. The staff is friendly and the service is quick whether you are sitting at the bar or at one of the very few tables. I happen to be allergic to something in surimi (artificial crab) and they will make any of their offerings without it upon request. I love the crazy names for the different rolls like Dante’s Inferno, Kiss of Fire and Dancing Eel.
Tyra Bell-Holland, Brand Influencer & President of AVA ROSE AGENCY.
Sen of Japan 8480 W. Desert Inn in Las Vegas
Order the Omakase and truly “entrust” Chef Nakano. The fixed price paves the way to the nights selection of the very best and authentic dishes. This little sushi joint by the former head chef of Nobu (at the Hard Rock), Hiromi Nakano is totally unassuming with all the perks of a major strip property restaurant tasting menu. For starters, Calamari with Jalapeno Salt is still a must and fresh water eel topped with kiwi and mango refreshing.
Sheridan Su, Owner & Chef at Flock and Fowl
Izakaya Go 3775 Spring Mountain Rd, Suite 301 in Las Vegas
When I was working on the strip, Go was my wholesale fish purveyor. Naturally, he has access to some of the best fish in the entire city. Recently, he’s been offering a variety of fish that you can purchase whole at his restaurant and he’ll do sashimi from it. Then ask to have the fish bones cooked in Miso soup!
Betty Jean Ezell, NPC Bikini Competitor & Caretaker
Osaka 4205 West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas
My my #1 choice for sushi is Osaka’s. The atmosphere is quiet, intimate and authentic. The pride in their food & service is obvious and appreciated. Osaka was the first Japanese restaurant in Las Vegas & now run by it’s second generation of the Nakanishi family. My favorite sushi is the 911 roll. Osaka has been voted Best in Las Vegas multiple times, and stands alone as the only Japanese restaurant outside of Japan to be listed as one of the top 50 Japanese restaurants by Asahi Shukan, the largest weekly magazine in Japan.
Steve McInelly, Comedian
Sushi-Ko 7101 W. Craig Road in Las Vegas
Sushi-Ko in Craig Market Place is affordable with fast & friendly service. You can sit in an intimate table for two or with a group of friends at a teppan table , which can be great for celebrations. While dining there I enjoy The House Salad and Mahi Mahi. For sushi I prefer The Hot & Sexy roll and The Marilyn-Mon Roll. It’s off the strip and a great local hang out. Avoid the heavier peak times if you don’t want to wait in line
Al Mancini, Food Columnist @ VegasSeven
Yui Edomae Sushi 3460 Arville St in Las Vegas
Sushi Chef Gen Mizoguchi made a name for himself in Las Vegas by offering some of the finest raw fish this side of the Pacific at the foodie hotspot Kabuto. After leaving there, he opened his own place, Yui. The 22-seater offers the same types of seasonal fish as his last locale, many of which you’ve probably never tried before, flown in daily from Japan. Mizoguchi-san and his apprentices deftly cut it with the precision of a top surgeon and offer it in minimalist preparations. None of this comes cheap. The menu offers only two options: a five-course nigiri meal or a $120 eight-course omakase dinner. So if you’re looking for some inexpensive bastardized American “crazy rolls,” this will almost certainly be a waste of your money. If, however, you salivate when watching the film Jiro Dreams of Sushi, this may be the best meal you eat all year.
I ? Sushi!!!!!!!!!