Robata Maplewood Dine-in/take out (Han Lao)

Chef Ramir DeCastro returns with an omakase menu and more at Chinatown’s Robata En | Eater Vegas

"I was intrigued by Ramir DeCastro’s new Asian-fusion restaurant, which he describes as “honest, gutsy, and often unexpected.” Located in Shan Tau Square on Spring Mountain Road, the menu changes with the seasons and draws on fine-dining techniques to create shareable, playful dishes: robatayaki items, a sashimi platter, and signature plates such as shishito peppers grilled over Binchotan charcoal, Jidori chicken with pickled vegetables and house-made bread, yuzu tea–brined ribs, and miso black cod. DeCastro also brings back Yonaka favorites like crispy Brussels sprouts, miso-buttered corn, and avocado nigiri. There are two omakase options (an eight- to ten-course dine-in tasting spanning classics and premium dishes, and a $99 seven-course to-go menu for two that includes an appetizer, sashimi salad, sushi, sashimi, a cold dish, a warm dish, and dessert, served with rice and soup), plus a bar selection featuring Scotch, Japanese, and American whiskies. The restaurant serves tapas-style dishes, has off-menu items and a popular happy hour, and aims to make everyday eating a little bit extraordinary." - Susan Stapleton