Inventive Asian-American fare, pork buns, ramen, and duck.
Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 2, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Get directions
$50–100 · Menu
"The Cirque Du Soleil acrobats probably don’t eat much before they do flips and somehow contort their bodies into unimaginable shapes. But if there were a restaurant version of the show, we’re pretty sure it would be Momofuku. The ingredient combinations here are unexpected, but really work, and the cocktails are organized by adjectives like fizzy, bright, and bold. Try dishes like bigeye tuna with shaved foie gras and strawberry, and wagyu short rib stew with kimchi and burrata before opting for something “bold” like a yuzu negroni. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - milena difiore
"A prominent restaurant group that faced public criticism over a branded product commonly referred to as a chili crunch; the organization publicly addressed the backlash and explained its naming and ownership rationale." - Kayla Stewart
"Momofuku’s new brunch menu puts on a morning spin on the restaurant’s contemporary Asian-American food. It has fried chicken and kimchi waffles and Brekky Buns that stack savory sausage, hash browns, and a fried egg. Wagyu steak and eggs come with tamagoyaki, crispy potatoes, and chimichurri while a sweet option takes the form of corn pancakes with mascarpone, shortbread, and muscovado syrup. The raw bar introduces shrimp cocktail and handrolls to to Sunday mornings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m." - Janna Karel
"David Chang’s Vegas outpost at the Cosmopolitan is a singular, repeat-worthy spin-off of his New York concepts that showcases his influence on contemporary Asian-American cuisine through family-style, small-bite dishes packed with bold flavors. Expect a chilled cucumber salad dressed in a creamy sauce and bright togarashi, a crimson tofu ragu studded with mouth‑numbing Szechuan peppercorns that envelopes crunchy-then-chewy rice cakes, and the iconic steamed pork buns—soft bao cradling fatty pork belly, crunchy cucumbers, and a just-sweet hoisin. The visit often ends with a detour next door for birthday-cake truffles." - Janna Karel
"Chef David Chang first made a splash with his Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City more than 20 years ago. He went on to launch spin-offs like Momofuku Ssäm Bar, which nabbed a place on the World’s 50 Best list, and Momofuku Ko, which earned two Michelin stars in its first year. And while Chang’s innovative menus, casual cool restaurant atmospheres, and pork buns — a star in their own right — have kept the brand relevant, the Las Vegas Momofuku is singular in its excellence. A starter of spicy cucumbers comes sliced into bite-sized chunks, salted and chilled with a sprinkle of fiery togarashi. Spicy rice cakes are joyously crunchy while remaining impossibly soft at the interior, swathed in a bold tofu ragu with scallions and mouth-numbing Szechuan peppercorns. And of course, there are those pork belly buns — generous slices of supple pork belly cradled in a super soft bao bun with crunchy cucumbers and sweet hoisin sauce. Chang has long been credited for his role in ushering in the rise of contemporary Asian-American cuisine. Here, it’s evident in big flavors like an umami broth in a bowl of spicy ramen and crispy lamb ribs with tart chile yogurt. But the restaurant also makes a mark for its chic design, windows that overlook the Strip, bar that whips up passionfruit vodka spritzes, and the adjacent Milk Bar. —Janna Karel, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest Know before you go: Make a stop at Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar on the way out for cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow cookies" - Matthew Kang
