KUMI Japanese Restaurant + Bar

Went with a large party so didn’t get to try the sushi but the premade menu was good. I usually don’t get New York steak but they prepared it best out of anywhere I’ve tried. Good brown crust on and pink in the middle, really worked well. The experience is just amazing, each dish wash done well and tasted great. The ambiance is also fancy and intimate, or private party spot is very open and spacious. Love that in Vegas all the high ends give you fancy water

love the ambience in this restaurant! The dining are surrounded by photos of cheeey blossoms is beautiful. We came on a Wednesday night and the restaurant was pretty slow. We started with drinks, I had the raspberry lycee which tasted like fresh raspberry but was pretty sweet. My husband had the old fashioned but said it was ok and definitely wasn’t worth the $28 price tag. We started with the steak tartare and it was delicious. The Japanese milk bread to serve it on was sofy toasted and fluffy inside. The gochujang sauce made the tarte extra flavorful. We then shared the Surf n Turf roll and Philly roll. Both were yummy. The surf n turf roll had takuan inside which was very crunchy. Overall, a good visit with good food, not sure if worth another visit.

This place has a chill modern ambiance and great service. Is it the best sushi place we've been to? No. Everything was fresh and tasty, but there was no "wow" effect. What I mean is if you crave sushi and are looking for something simple but good quality, then you'll not get disappointed. But if you're looking for a top-notch Japanese restaurant, then go try Zuma or Yellowtail, or Mizumi. Yes, they're more expensive, but you're paying for a unique gourmet experience.

Seems overpriced for the quality and overall taste of food, but with Vegas, I can’t really tell.. so 4 stars it is. Pretty above average on all fronts. It was hard to gauge just how expensive the meal would be. Hard to justify going back unless it was for something special.

The quality has declined. Every year I came here to enjoy some nice sushi. But tonight I was disappointed. The salad was good. The spicy rock shrimp was good, but not spicy at all. The mushroom side order was horrible. All sour and vinegary. We had to return it. Then came our sushi. Real sushi should have warm rice, but the rice on every piece of nigiri was hard and cold. One of my nigiri pieces did not smell very good. What happened to the quality? SAKE. OMG, there was nothing less than $100 for a bottle of sake. Were the sizes 360ml or 720ml? What if I wanted a small 360ml bottle? In the past I could order a very nice small bottle of sake for $60, but $100 to $150 for the 5 or 6 selections was not worth it. So if I'm my annual conventions is at the Mandalay Bay again next year, I may try again for convenience sake. But there are so many good restaurants opening.

The food here was amazing. The tuna fried rice was not too spicy but had a kick to it, the rainbow roll had the perfect amount of each ingredient, excellent taste. My favorite was the mushroom bop, the sauce was on point. We also had the tres leches cake, not too sweet like others I have tasted, very soft and fluffy. The drinks were also really good. The only thing I could rate lower is atmosphere and that is only because it is inside a casino hotel, there was a lot of people and it was very loud, not too much they can do to fix that, but it was very well worth it. It is pricy just like any other restaurant here, but if you are looking for great food, this is the place.

The food was amazing, and service was excellent. I will definitely be back when I return to Las Vegas. We shared the Wagyu Gyozas and Signature rolls (Hot mess & Shogun) and each ordered a bowl of fried rice. We had more than enough to feel satisfied.

Went on vacation, great sushi spot in Mandalay Bay. The steak tartare was some of the best I’ve ever had.

Great meal at Kumi during our conference! The portions are on the smaller side, so plan accordingly. They got our order wrong a few times but the good was pretty decent. We enjoyed a bunch of rolls, the soft shell bao buns, miso cod, salmon, and more. Everything was tasty. We had an early dinner so it was more quiet - would recommend coming with a reservation during peak dinner hours.

Everything was good, but I feel like nothing stood out as being amazing to be worth the price of admission. It's a beautiful space located in Restaurant Row at Mandalay Bay Casino and might be the only Sushi place within a short tram ride away from Luxor and Excalibur (and ask yourself, do you really want Excalibur Sushi?). We had a "Resort Credit" as part of our stay at the Luxor, so we decided to use it here. The two "5 - star" dishes were the Bluefin Tuna Pizza and the Citrus Green Salad. The pizza was just delightful with a thin cracker crust and delicious thin sliced tuna on top with some other things added. $30 was a bit much if you ask me, but when in Rome (or Mandalay, I guess). The salad was excellent as well with super fresh greens and a nice citrus bright salad. The Wagyu Gyoza was also $30 and I'd caution you to really think about it. The Wagyu got lost and you're better off just getting some at another restaurant with a hot stone or something. Very underwhelming. The side of fried rice for $18 was also good, but c'mon man! It's rice! I've had larger orders of crab fried rice for less money at other places. It nothing stood out to make this killer! Benihana is better for fried rice! And I didn't realize it had asparagus in it till later that night (be warned). The Kumikaze Roll was the most underwhelming. The lemon slices on top sounded like a good refreshing idea, but they made the whole thing bitter. Think 90's Keystone Beer commercials (Bitter Beer Face, anyone?). Keystone Sushi anyone? Noooooo thank you! Service was pretty good and what you'd expect for a place like this. However, we've spent less money for higher quality. Nobu is just a short Uber ride away so if you're going to pay Nobu prices, you might as well just go to Nobu. 3 stars as some dishes were good and some weren't all that. But when the Salad is better than the sushi roll, you got some 'splainin' to do, Kumi!

Nice bar area and separate dining area. The dining area itself is actually really impressive with its high domed ceiling with a giant lighting/art installation that must be a nightmare to clean. The menu was also impressive with options like the bluefin pizza and Wagyu gyoza. Both of which are $30 a pop. Only one was worth the money. The pizza was excellent. The gyoza not so much. Couldn't even tell you were eating wagyu. The salad, as simple as it was, was one of my favorites because it was so fresh. The crispy rice topping was a nice touch. The sushi roll was easily the least enjoyed. The lemon was actually why I thought it sounded good but actually ruined it for me. Even when I took it off I didn't enjoy it. Overall it's looking and looks like it will be really good, but I wouldn't go back.

As soon as you walk in your attention goes straight to their cherry blossom in room they have. It's lit up beautifully and sets up a great ambiance. The service was really good. Our waitress Amanda answered all our questions regarding the menu and helped us select which rolls were most to our liking. We got a large variety to try as we were really hungry: Cherry Blossom- so fresh, yogurt sauce was tangy Kumikaze- fresh lemon is citrusy acidic, sooo good Hot mess- huge bite but so worth it. Crispy onions and spicy mayo add the perfect touch to a soy wrapped roll Shogun- blown away with the toro, the gift that keeps on giving, Fresno chili on point, hits with the shrimp at the end for a harmonious bite We also ordered the tuna pizza, after the amazing rolls we found this dish to be a little over salty. I also traditionally always get miso soup every time I eat miso soup and I'm happy to report that this one was so good; the umami was absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced. It was my birthday and they brought out some ice cream with a candle which was sweet. But to really satisfy our craving we also ordered the mochi ice cream which came in matcha and strawberry flavor. The perfect ending to an amazing meal. Overall I highly recommend coming here for a great sushi experience.

Staying in Mandalay Bay and didn't want to leave hotel so we did an early dinner at Kumi. We were disappointed that the food had very little flavor. There are so many amazing restaurants in Vegas, try any other. This one simply wasn't worth it.

First time dining here and can't wait to return. I would highly recommend the tuna pizza it was amazing. We also had yellow tail sashimi, hot mess roll, fried rice and matcha green tea bread pudding which were all delicious. Our server gave us great recommendations. The restaurant vibe was fun.

We had some really good sushi here while waiting to see Michael Jackson One. We got the Rainbow Roll and the Kumikaze Roll, both of which had very fresh and tasty fish, along with perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive, and the decor is quite nice -- calming, not overly ostentatious, with high ceilings. The staff was really thoughtful and brought out some complimentary ice cream for my wife's birthday. Prices are predictably on the high side, but about on par with the typical resort restaurant. If you're looking for sushi in this part of the strip, it's a good choice!

A very nice tiny experience. More at the higher end for restaurants and pricing (remember, you're getting fresh fish flown in daily to the desert!). The service was very good and the atmosphere was cozy and intimate. Individual sashimi and sushi prices can add up quickly. There are several options which will, at $90 a plate, offer a huge selection of either and plenty to fill you up. Having read previous reviews, we were cautious of a 5% surcharge to look for on the bill. Sure enough it showed up and when we question our waitress she had it promptly removed. We recommended that well it's noted and very tiny print at the bottom of the menu that it either be folded into the price of the food or mentioned by the staff to avoid any surprises to customers. Unfortunately, this particular experience caused them to lose a star in my opinion and was not reflective of food, quality or service. While there is a full bar, sake is only offered by the bottle, at ultra premium prices, meant for either an expense account dinner or a special splurge. Enjoy quality food, but be prepared for some sticker shock!

Wanted sushi in Vegas and it was a great spot with great service. We got our drinks at a high top and moved to the bar and server was nice about the move. We weren't bothered much which was great as we wanted to talk business. Modern touch with great servers and easy on the eyes. Peppers were plenty and sushi was delicious and fresh, very spicy wasabi. I'd go again and it's inside the hotel by the casino too.

Casino restaurant that tries to be higher class but ends up being basic. It was fine, while starving, but unremarkable otherwise.

Came here for dinner while in Vegas one night since we were staying at the Four Seasons and this place was convenient- right downstairs at the Mandalay Bay. My friend really enjoys Kumi but as one who regularly eats Japanese food in the SF Bay Area, this place was very underwhelming. I guess I can't expect a great sushi place in the middle of the desert, but it actually wasn't really the fish that made this place meh to me. It's got an upscale atmosphere and the service was decent but a little bit apathetic. We got our menus and we ordered a few rolls and a couple orders of sashimi. The fish was decent but almost $150 for this? Crazy! Rainbow roll for $28? Yipes! Everything in Vegas is a little pricey but I felt this was over the top not worth it, especially for only a decent experience/ambiance.

Well hello extremely over priced sushi. Popped in for a super quick bite, the place we wanted to go was packed and short on time for a show. So, sushi bar empty-wonder why... Ordered a couple things and didn't order a few things. Sake was $150 at the least amount. A protein roll was $60. Rainbow $25 I think. Believe me, I eat sushi all the time, and this did not warrant the pricing. Wasn't an insane Nobu dining experience. The place was nice, elegant decor. The sushi staff was lifeless. No personalities. Super disappointed. Would never dine here again.

The atmosphere is great, and the service is friendly, but the food feels overpriced for what you get. It's probably because it's in the Strip. The desserts was delicious.

My favorite sushi spot in Las Vegas! Service is good as always. I come here all the time when I am in Vegas. The sashimi is super fresh and always very tasty. Inside is quite big and spacious. They do charge for water but that is okay because it's fairly cheap and almost all restaurants inside the hotels charge at least $1 for water

DELICIOUS!!! This was by far some of the best Japanese food I've had. The seaweed salad was the star of the show. Seaweed with perfectly sliced cucumber, fresh tomatoes, sesame seeds and the most delicious vinaigrette, it was divine, and a huge portion! The bowl was never ending but I didn't complain one bit, it was spectacular. Tuna tacos were also very good. Not spicy but more of a smoky flavor. Entree of miso cod was a big portion and the glaze was delicious, fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. Peppers were great, wasn't a fan of the mayo sauce on the side though. The kumakazi was delish sushi roll. Expensive but well worth it! Atmosphere and service were also great. Highly recommend!

Was craving sushi and was staying at the Mandalay Bay so decided to try this place out. Spent $1299 on two adults just to try a little bit of everything. Service was great, but that's hopefully normal on a non-busy evening. Food come out within a timely manner and our waitress was very attentive to us. We also got say immediately. Sushi here wasn't the greatest. We ordered a lot of nigiri and some sashimi as well. Some fish tasted like it was just very recently defrosted. Some seemed not the freshest. The sushi rice also wasn't really that good. Kind of reminded me of all you can eat quality sushi rice. Personally don't like when serving sashimi directly over ice,as I generally eat them pretty fast, but I can see why it's done. Ate a piece of salmon sashimi and either it was recently thawed or I took a piece of ice with it which made it pretty unpleasant to eat. The cooked dishes however were all great. Had the New York and Wagyu ribeye steaks, both good. Jidori Chicken and the Miso Black Cod were the hits for us. Super juicy and tender. Would definitely recommend the miso black cod. Also had wagyu gyoza as an appetizer and those were great.

Sushi is so fresh The service is impeccable Ambiance is great Would come back is again and again

Kumi is located towards the back of Mandalay Bay near long row of restaurants. The best parking would be by the Delano as you can enter the doors close to the restaurant. I have been on numerous occasions by myself, with my husband, with family, and with friends. The restaurant is usually pretty dimly lit and can sometimes be hard to read the menu. However it is definitely the vibe they are going for. Their food (focus on seafood) always is fresh and tasty. The black cod is my favorite dish and the one I always go back to. Their sashimi has a fantastic sauce that accompanies it. The service usually is hit or miss. I've had incredible service some of the time, while other times I had terrible service. So overall it depends on the day, time, and which waiter you get. Because they are part of Mandalay Bay, you are able to charge the meal to your room if you are staying at any of the MGM properties.

I was pretty skeptical about this place, being a high end Japanese restaurant inside a hotel with modestly stereotypical Asian decor. I walked by this place many times, but never thought I'd actually dine here until recently. It was a Sunday around 8:00p, and maybe my family and I were tired from being at the Convention Center all day, but kiddo wanted to try this place as we were walking by and hubs said fine. Uhhh it's $$$ on Yelp, and we weren't even dressed for it. We obviously had no reservations, but the place is pretty big (more seating in the back, which is where we ended up) so we only had to wait maybe 10 minutes. I'm sure it's better to make reservations, especially if it's for a special occasion, but I wasn't going to cry if they had told us that they were full for the night. I found out from our nice server that this is a Korean and Japanese restaurant, so more of an Asian fusion rather than an authentic Japanese one. I started with a drink, the Peach Bliss ($19), and we ordered the wagyu gyoza ($28), spicy rock shrimp ($35), and chicken karaage ($22) to share. We also ordered the rolls, toro negi ($23) and Shogun ($30), the anago nigiri ($16), and the kombu steamed Chilean sea bass ($55). Wow, I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty everything was. Yesss, expensive, considering the amount served...five bite-sized gyoza for $28, two anago nigiri for $16, a piece of sea bass (only, nothing else) for $55...but flavors were pretty much on par. I got carried away and ordered another drink, too. As mentioned above, our server was nice, attentive and very helpful, so we ended up having a nice dinner experience, especially for being on the fly (the hostess who lead us to our table was not as friendly though).

This was so much better than I expected! We had put off going to Kumi, even though we stay at the Mandalay Bay regularly and have been to every other restaurant there because we don't care for Japanese food but wow - we were missing out! The place is very pretty inside, especially the back room. Try to get a table there... the walls and light fixtures are beautiful. But the whole place is very well done. Service is spot on - professional but warm and friendly - we felt welcomed. We started with the Wagyu Gyoza, which was completely delicious, and the Spicy Rock Shrimp, also good but way too much! Next time we'll skip the shrimp and just get the gyoza. Next, we had the New York Striploin (12oz), which was served sliced as we were sharing. Not being hyperbolic when I say this was probably the best steak we've had at Mandalay - including the steak joint that is right next door to Kumi. It had this incredibly "meaty" taste that just isn't there with most cuts of steak. And the sauce served alongside is also good. We shared a side of garlic mashed potatoes, which were delicious but it was just entirely too much food! We took so much back upstairs to our room. We were very impressed with our meal here. This might be the best food we've ever had at Mandalay. Oh and one more huge thing that makes me love Kumi... they have a LAS VEGAS ACES section on their menu! Way to represent for the two-time national champs!!

This place had a nice ambiance. The service was prompt. And the food was just okay. The wagyu was a bit over cooked making the steak chewy which is something you don't want for wagyu.

We visited Kumi for an early dinner or late pre-dinner snack before dropping me off at the airport, and we had a great time here. The setting is gorgeous and the gentleman assisting us mentioned that people would take wedding photos in there because the lighting and background are so great. The stuff we tried are- Drinks Lychee Rose- sweet in a good way (not too sweet) drink. I enjoyed it a lot! Yuzu Pop- love the look of this one as it's a nice black white ish gradient. Good tasting as well, but not really strong. Cold stuff Bluefin tuna pizza- subtle on the truffle flavor, crispy thin crust. Not bad. Not the best of these, but pretty good. Toro tuna with caviar- the fried seaweed chips with this was really good. Nice flavor with a perfect crispy bite to it. The tuna and caviar was fancy and delicious, but the toro tuna wasn't the best quality and cut. Hot stuff Spicy tuna crispy rice- this is when we realized we went tuna overboard, but the crispy rice spicy tuna was good. Soft, pretty standard. Didn't really stand out too much. A4 wagyu strip loin, medium rare- good flavor here, can go with or without the sauce. IMO a bit better without to enjoy more of the wagyu natural flavors, but the sauce was good as well. Min 4oz and we got the 4oz. The shishito peppers, onions, and pumpkin on the side of the steak were good as well. Dessert Coconut tapioca- with Thai tea ice cream. Good if you like the tapioca stuff and coconut. Not so good if you don't. Good Thai tea ice cream with a mango ribbon.

This is my favorite on-the-strip sushi restaurant on the south end of the strip. It is located inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel just past the casino as you're walking towards the pool & conference center. They take reservations via Open Table - which I highly recommend doing. We really liked all of our food except for the one special Las Vegas Aces Roll. Here's what we ordered: Cucumber Salad - delicious! Fresh tasting, cool, thinly sliced cucumbers with a mildly sweet vinegar dressing. The dressing was mild and honestly I wouldn't have minded more but I like vinegar more than most people and my husband doesn't normally like vinegar but even he liked this cucumber salad. Wagyu Goyza - delicious! They were really flavorful with the black garlic ponzu Spicy Rock Shrimp - really tasty! We've lived this dish since first having it at Nobu decades ago and this version here at Kumi was outstanding with crisp tempura and a creamy spicy sauce Hot Mess Roll - delicious! Basically "KaniKama" is the fancy name for the imitation crab that you find in California rolls and this roll was basically a California roll with tuna like on top topped with a spicy mayo sauce and it was delicious! Las Vegas Aces Special 007 Roll - yucky but with a gorgeous presentation: this roll was LITERALLY "Smoke and Mirrors" in that the presentation was super impressive as they bring the roll (it's a half and half roll) in a cloche (glass container) filled with smoke then they remove it and the roll inside is gorgeous! BUT then you bite into it and realize it's 90% vegetables (cucumber, carrot...) and only 10% raw fish. Yet it's almost $30 so you pay for the presentation and not the ingredients nor taste. We DON'T recommend this roll. For Dessert we got the Matcha Green Tea Bread Pudding which was delicious! I highly recommend it! Also I was concerned it might taste too strong of the green tea or the Japanese whisky but honestly I didn't taste any whisky and the green tea flavor was perfect and not at all overpowering. In addition to the delicious food they also have a really good mixed drink selection. --My favorite was the Ichigo Nights which consisted of Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, Lime, Strawberry purée and Serrano pepper for some kick. It was a bit spicy which I liked but not 'blow your head off spicy' --My husband ordered the Forbidden Fruit which is a sweet yet strong Rye Whisky drink with 2 types of Vermouth and flavored with pomegranate and lime. Service was outstanding as everyone was nice & personable and our food came out quickly. The ambiance is pretty and there's a lot of tables so you dont have to wait long to be seated. We'll return here again in the future for sure!!

Food tasted incredible, and ambiance is nice - however they were blasting Nickelback so loudly we could barely hear each other at the table. Would recommend getting a bottle of wine for the table or tasting some of their sake selections. The crispy tuna bites and shrimp were great appetizers, and everyone loved the fried rice with dinner. My husband and friend got the sea bass which came wrapped in edible seaweed, and there wasn't a bite left on the table for either. My hand roll was also excellent, though I had ordered it as dinner and they brought it out as the first dish at the table before even the appetizers came out. They also automatically add a 20.00 H charge to the check, which they said goes to the house staff in the back, however if you ask they are also happy to remove that if you want house staff included in your tip instead. Would return in the future, if they were open to turning down the music level.

Anytime I'm staying at Mandalay Bay I absolutely have to go to Kumi. Everything about this place is amazing. I love the interior, especially the big cherry blossom painting in the back. The hostess is always very friendly and all of the staff takes great care of all guests. My love for this restaurant started with what I would like to call the best Miso Black Cod in Vegas and then it stretched to pretty much the entire menu. The Albacore is insanely good and just melts in your mouth. You can't go wrong with the wagyu gyoza or the rock shrimp as both appetizers are amazing. To keep this short, order anything, it's all crazy. Can't wait to come back

Amazing Japanese restaurant. The service was amazing. We were served by Larani, I am not sure if I am spelling her name correctly. She was amazing server. She was so knowledgeable regarding what they serve. She knows their drinks, cocktails, Japanese whiskeys and sake. We order the sushi combo platter which was more than enough for the four of us. The fish tasted soooo fresh. The sashimi fish cuts are thick and they were so delicious. Their sushi rolls were so tasty.

Its crazy when the appetizers kick the entrees butt. We started with the steak tartare and it was one of the best Ive had. The milky bread that came with it complemented it perfectly. I had to order more to sop it up. We also started with the beef jerkey which takes 45 mins to come out, but it was well worth the wait. Tender pieces of beef with a tangy asian sauce to dip in. It was the best jerkey Ive had. My Lycee martini drink was also delicious. It was fresh, sweet, with a house made raspberry puree. The Shogun roll was the last of the food items I enjoyed. It was recommended by our server and Im glad we got it. My salmon entree was a bit dry and the key lime sauce was minimal. I got it for the key lime sauce and it was not worth it. I also found a piece of bone in it. We got the japanese tres leche cake for dessert which I thought would be moist with a soggy sponge cake more similar to traditional tres leche but it was also on the dryer side even with a milk pour. The Cherry Blossom room was nice and comfortable to sit in. If you go before 5pm, you shouldnt have a problem getting a table with good service.

We stopped by for dinner after seeing the Michael Jackson One show in Mandalay Bay. For a group of 6 we were able to be seated quickly and ordered a bunch of sushi and appetizers to share. We started with spicy umami edamame, maple pork ribs, and chicken karaage to share. The pork ribs were great and a good portion size to share. The chicken karaage was a bit soggy for my taste but still good for Vegas and we enjoyed the spicy edamame. For sushi we got the sushi moriawase (chef's combination) and a few rolls (ku mi rock, rainbow roll, shogun, and yellowtail/toro). The sushi was pretty solid for the most part. I appreciated that the rolls weren't overwhelmed with sauce and toppings and we were pretty fully after sharing the rolls. Pro Tip: Currently there's an In-Kind offer of $50 off $150 so if you pay through the app (you can simply pay with credit through the app), you can get a nice discount.

Food was delicious, service was OKAY, and the inside looked really cool. :)

Located in Mandalay Bay Service was fantastic. Had the shrimp, edamame, and Shishito peppers for an appetizer. All were excellent, especially the shrimp. Sea bass delicious. Highly recommend.

The food was excellent overall Service was very good Funny that they don't have Tea....

Okay, so hear me out. The prices are quite ridiculous however we tried the chefs sushi set. And holy moly I would order it again. The sushi was so good and one of the top sushi dishes we have ever had. We have been here before and had a sushi roll which was okay but not worth it. But after trying the sushi set, I have to say wow! So good and the servers are so nice and helpful. Drinks are good and atmosphere is wonderful. If you are a local or visiting, give Kumi a try.

Fine dining at its finest. I rarely start my reviews talking about decor, but it was stunning. Very grandiose. It definitely gave warm and sexy Asian vibes with a hint of color from the Japanese Cherry Blossom. Both my bf and I order a Hennessy side car and omggg were they strong! I couldn't even finish mine, I needed help from my bf. It definitely got the job done. We ordered a king crab California roll but it didn't come cut However it was still very good. I order salmon which was good but when I come back I will definitely be ordering what my bf ordered. THE MISO GLAZED BLACK COD!!!! This was divine! I definitely wanted to take his entire plate. The sides we chose were grilled asparagus (seasoned & cooked to perfection) and the sauté greens which were also good but kind of hard to bite through. Whenever I'm back in Vegas I'll definitely be making a stop here.

Visited this place while attending a concert at the arena close by based on the overall good reviews and glad we did. So reason for my 4 stars is as follows. First the ambiance is upscale and very classy and the servers and hostess's are attentive and say us within a few minutes of arriving for our reservation. Now for the food. Let me say the food is a great quality fish and overall good ingredients that are used including the soy sauce and spicy mayo had an overall great taste as compared to other sushi restaurants. So to summarize it all up, this is an excellent place for some good quality sushi with fresh and great quality ingredients. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the size of the portions are a bit smaller than comparable higher end sushi places and sushi places of equal or comparable prices and I know my sushi. I've eaten excellent quality sushi at upscale restaurants in Hawaii, Florida, Texas, California, and here in Vegas and this is amongst the better ones but again portions just a bit on the smaller side. I would still recommend it and would eat here again.

Located in the Mandalay Bay Casino/Convention Center, Kumi is a good place to stop in for Japanese cuisine before a show/event at the arena. Three of us stopped in for dinner before the Aces playoff game on a Tuesday, and there was space available without a reservation. We got three seats at the sushi bar, and there were 3 artists making sushi at the same time. As expected, the servers were very prompt and considerate, making sure our water was constantly full. We ordered a variety of food (both hot and cold) and everything was good, with reasonable prices for a mid-tier restaurant in LV. They had some unusual appetizers leaning towards a raw fish bent (i.e. like poke nachos, but more) and do have some dishes for the non-sushi lovers in your group. Steamed Edamame ($8) Jumbo Grilled Asparagus ($13) - since jumbo, the stalks were kinda inedible and only the ends were eaten. Beef Fried Rice ($28+$18 for added beef) - a lot of ingredients, with good quality beef. Various special rolls ($26 - $28 each) - got 4 of the most popular (just asked the waiter for his recommendations) Sashimi Moriawase ($90) - decent selection of standard sushi-grade fish (tuna, yellowtail, salmon, tako, scallops). I liked the tako and scallops the best. The entire experience was pretty laid-back, and various staff throughout the dinner made sure we were enjoying ourselves.

Excellent experience from top to bottom. Amazing food in a beautiful, intimate venue, but the service was the most memorable part for us. Ben was amazing, so kind and positive and elevated the dinner from a great meal to a phenomenal experience. STAY ZEN!!!

The ambiance of the restaurant was amazing, the food was tasty, but I will warn you it is super pricey. Very high end style. Service was great.

While traveling for a real estate convention, my friend and I, we decided to try this Japanese restaurant one evening. Let me tell you the service was great. Our server made wonderful recommendations. We tried the lycee rose and also another drink served in a tall glass. The lycee was good. Go food we ordered shared plates. We ordered the waygu gyoza, which was so delicious. We also tried several other dishes. The food was so good that evening. That we returned the following evening. Beautiful vibe and the food was delicious. We enjoyed our meal very much so.

The food was really delicious, but it was stupidly expensive ! I know it's Vegas but it was not that good to charge so much. The waiter was great. Very limited menu

Wow I'm blown away from this place!! Definitely the best sushi in Vegas and one of the best I've ever had!! If you a sushi lover run to this gem!!

Great service, high prices. Nothing for kids - their fried rice was a no go for my 11 y/old but for an adults only dinner, that appetizer alone was worth it. If you go, it's a must!

Food was good but a tad overpriced. The tuna tacos were the best item. I've had similar appetizers elsewhere but these were better. Seems like this was the place to be at Mandalay Bay, a lot of other restaurants were empty and this one was very lively. Service was not great. The server was friendly but would never check on our table. We needed soy sauce (the containers we had were empty), water refill and the server wouldn't even look at our table when he passed by. For the price of these items, service should be exceptional. Strange thing that happened, we walked by a couple of nights later and this place had been closed, maybe for remodeling? Not sure if that explains the service experience. Overall I would give it another try since I did like the food and seems to be one of the better options of this property.

Everything was super delicious. The shogun roll was amazing with a hint of torch flavor. The Rock shrimp was just as tasty. Every time we're in Vegas we make sure to have dinner here.

My bff and I were trying to decide where to go for dinner before the concert we were attending and happened to walk by Kumi as we were wandering through Mandalay Bay. She and I are both sushi obsessed and were immediately drawn in by the decor and vibe. We took one peak at the menu and said "yup, lets make a reservation." We returned later that evening and were seated promptly at a table in the main dining area. Our waiter was attentive and super kind. He was able to make very helpful recommendations and brought out everything pretty quickly. I ordered the yellow tail, tai nigiri, and Kumi Rock roll. Everything was delicious! The fish was fresh and melt in your mouth good. Zero complaints. I would eat here again and again w/ no hesitation. I also ordered a gin cocktail that came in the cutest elephant shaped cup. It was super refreshing and well balanced. Loved it! I left happy and full.

This place is a must for us whenever we come to Vegas. Ambiance - low lightning and simple, yet nice. The food that we tried: Yellowtail Fresno - it's thinly sliced fresh yellowtail with a thin Serrano slice with a tiny bit of caviar in an onion ponzu sauce. It's sooooo good! So light and fresh that we always get two orders. Highly recommend. Rainbow roll - Again, super fresh and just delicious. These are smaller in size but we like that so we can have room to have a variety of foods and not get full a a big rolls. This roll is another must for us. Wagyu gyoza - this was my first time trying this on this visit. I believe it came with 4 or 5 pieces, good size bite. It had this nice sauce on bottom on the dish that you can swirl the piece in. Steamed Chilean Sea-bass - if you like Chilean sea bass cook to PERFECTION in a light delicious sauce that was wrapped and steamed in some type of green leaf, then presented to you and explained how it was made along with the sauce then this if for you! You will enjoy this. Miso Black Cod - Ok so I won't be ordering this again because although it was cooked to perfection and so tender...I'm just not a miso fan and that is the only reason why.

Beautiful place with Japanese decor and would usually sit at bar which this time we sat in cherry blossom room. White linen dinner experience. Started with tea and bottle sparking water and rock shrimp. Very tasty appetizer for two as shared plate. Had miso blackened cod which was delicious but needed some kind of starch. Had Kumi fried rice to pair. Hubby had the jidori chicken and mashed potatoes as he devoured it tender chicken slices. Of course we had to try dessert only there is tres leche cake which looked like a little alien but tasted divine. I would recommend dinner there between 5-6:30pm as we left by 7pm the section we sat at was almost full.

The food here is excellent! We had a large group, so we ordered a bunch of appetizers and sushi rolls. It was really great to try an assortment of items. Everything was so fresh and tasted so good. I will definitely go back.

This restaurant is in Mandalay Bay. I thought the food was excellent and the prices are reasonable. The dumplings were the best thing on the menu. They also brought a hazelnut ice cream which was amazing. Really enjoyed the sushi overall. Service was very kind and they had nice booths and the Decour was good. It seemed kind of empty relatively for a Saturday night.

Great ambience and decent food just not outstanding. We found the service to be lacking both with front of the house and service. We were excited with the yuzu garlic mushrooms but it just tasted like lemon mushroom that was too tart.