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"Former Yonaka owner Ramir DeCastro’s Robata En in Chinatown describes his restaurant at one part local and one part global. The seasonally changing menu brings back some Yonaka favorites such as crispy Brussels sprouts, miso buttered corn, and avocado nigiri. Other favorites include shishito peppers grilled with Binchotan charcoal, Jidori chicken served with pickled veggies and house made bread, yuzu tea brined ribs, and miso black cod. Robatayaki dishes, a sashimi platter, and an omakase menu that comes with an appetizer, sashimi salad, sushi, sashimi, a cold dish, a warm dish, and dessert, served with rice and soup, make up the menu. The restaurant also features a range of Scotch and Japanese, and American whiskies behind the bar." - Susan Stapleton
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"The chef behind local favorite Yonaka Modern Japanese and Henderson casual restaurant Purple Potato revealed his latest Asian fusion restaurant, self-described as “honest, gutsy, and often unexpected.” Ramir DeCastro’s Robata En replaces the shuttered 24-hour Vietnamese and Chinese-inspired Lee’s Noodle House at Spring Mountain Road’s Shan Tau Square, close to Arville Street and a few steps from Bank Atcharawan’s Thai-focused Lamaii. DeCastro brings back some Yonaka favorites such as crispy Brussels sprouts, miso buttered corn, and avocado nigiri. Other favorites include shishito peppers grilled with Binchotan charcoal, Jidori chicken served with pickled veggies and house made bread, yuzu tea brined ribs, and miso black cod." - Susan Stapleton
Nice ambiance & the food was excellent. We Really enjoyed the beef fillet & pork belly skewers! & Those Taro chips are a tasty snack, that go well with sake or beer. We had such a good time chatting with chef while enjoying our meal. Definitely recommend this spot.
Mark Steele
Google
Pleasantly surprised.
Our server left us in need for anything. Smiling and joking, but not overwhelming. As was robata chef.
Food was well presented and reasonable. Three skewers with veggies was $15.
Sake list actually had so much value, we couldn't resist a second bottle.
Will be back soon. Much better experience than overpriced Benihana.
Michael Grimm
Google
We had a great dinner here. The skewers are delicious. Definitely try the Pork Belly and the Japanese Wa-Gyu Beef skewers. The service was excellent and very friendly. We definitely recommend this for dinner. I think were going back again tonight 😀
Shawnee Stambaugh
Google
The skewers and sake are amazing! Service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. Can't wait to go back.
Pedro Martins
Google
Bom
Mehal M.
Yelp
The Robata Grill is a unique experience. The food is amazing.
I loved the dragons milk Sake cocktail!
Mackenzie P.
Yelp
What a cute little spot inside Benihana!
Met up with some friends for cocktails and appetizers and wanted some place different and fun but didn't want a full tepanyaki meal.
Robata Grill was so cute and fun and the good was so good.
We had some sushi style appetizers but also ordered the delicious skewers. Steak.....pork belly....chicken.....veggies....All so flavorful.
Service was great and price was good too!
Can't wait to go back!!
Kelly P.
Yelp
The chef took excellent care to ensure the skewers were delicious and amazing. This restaurant is tucked inside Benihana's at the West Gate Resort. The service was fabulous and it was exactly what I was looking for.
Cathy J.
Yelp
Hidden gem! Inside Benihana. Beef filet skewers and bacon wrapped asparagus were divine. So much flavor! Excellent service. Great ambience, no loud rock music. Would definitely come again.
Bill W.
Yelp
This place is a little hard to find because it's tucked inside a quad of other restaurants. Ask the hostess and they'll point you where to go but you still have to find your own way. The atmosphere is awesome though and worth it. Service was also difficult because you may order from all the other restaurants too. That said our server worked hard to stay on point to his credit. We ordered a chef's special of filet, miso black cod and pork belly served with pepito peppers and mini corn from the grill. It was excellent and well priced! I will definitely be back.
Jennifer W.
Yelp
Great place! Was well taken care of and food was amazing! The environment made you feel like you were not in Vegas anymore and are on a retreat in Asia! Great for us locals if you want something different!
Rocio B.
Yelp
Intimate atmosphere. Beef skewers were delicious. Fresh sushi was amazing. Sea bass skewers melted in your mouth.
Joseph T.
Yelp
Very chic place with perfect for group setting for birthday dinner. The service was exceptional and the best part was the food! Had sampling of all the main dishes ranging from seafood to meat skewers. The cooks and servers were very accommodating, professional and polite. Robata is cleverly located inside Benihana and has a Japanese feel with the dark woods and floral. Definitely a must for the specialty drinks. Get the Dragons Milk cocktail! Will visit again for sure.