Shivesh Kumar
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This is what makes off-Strip Vegas dining unique and great. Admittedly, I've been out of the dining scene in Chinatown for a couple years. Driving down to GYU+ Dinner club on a Saturday night was memorable. The streets were alive, the lights were bright, and the parking was horrible. This part of Vegas has come a long way in five years. Now you have top level and world class chefs that cut their teeth in mega resorts all over town, plying their trade amongst the very knowledgeable local foodies.
We were lucky because the owner and his partners are considered friends and they remembered us. They greeted us outside the restaurant with a welcoming smile. The GYU+ Sando restaurant I knew from many years ago still exist in the front of the shop, now completely refurbished, elegant, and tasteful. We were led to the back past the open kitchen where there was a rather small room that maybe accommodated 40 to 45 people, set up in "a dinner club" style. A long table dominated the center, but there were very comfortable booths all along the side, where we took our seats. My wife and I enjoyed an incredible Napa Valley Merlot to start, and the dishes started coming out. Starting out with a salmon tartare with an elegant Quail egg to mix and the usual accoutrements. We had a bit of everything, with the grand finish of an epic Wagyu Japanese sandwich, otherwise known as a Sando. The soft milk bread, combined with a soft, fatty Wagyu sliced to perfection melted on the first bite. In between, we enjoyed a memorable and well seasoned sliced scallop as well as a serviceable and very tasty Seabass with an excellent cream sauce. We finished the night with dessert, and great conversation with the staff.
Let's highlight places like this where knowledgeable and attentive staff, who are passionate about the food and passionate about their service makes the entire night worth it. I'm told that the dinner club is only three nights a week for now, but will expand to serve the oncoming demand, no doubt. The small space makes this place intimate and memorable. More importantly, the demand is only going to go up. I wish these guys the best, and am thankful for a very memorable date night with my wife. We both enjoyed the entire experience. Looking forward to spending another fantastic dinner here soon.