Nomikai

We sat at a table near the entrance in the speakasy. The service was great but the sushi was average at best. The menu we received had just changed (they were in their first month of opening) so 2 of the items from the menu online were no longer available (disappointing). The yellowtail Serrano was nice but portion small. The Today's Sashimi was the best item we ate. Tuna Tataki was a strong 4 out of 10. The Cali King Crab was a 5/10. We enjoyed talking with a couple next to us and they had the same opinions on the food... we had to order many items due to small portions. They ordered a spicy tuna roll that they showed us fell apart and wasn't good. They also got the chicken dumplings which were a 3/10. Surprises when presented with the check... we were each charged $7 for waters (1 sparkling and 1 still) so $14 for water was a negative. We were encouraged to try the fresh wasabi but later saw a $15 charge on our ticket for fresh wasabi. We are not cheap eaters. We love sushi and will gladly pay $400 for a meal at Nobu where each dish is exceptional. This is no Nobu. It is overrated, overpriced, and underwhelming. If you must get sushi here, get takeout from their sushi bar outside the speakeasy.

I came here solo & sat at the bar & had an amazing experience! the food & drinks were amazing, but Phoebe at the bar was truly amazing! Such a sweetheart & very knowledgeable of all the food! The other bartender was awesome as well. I had a great time & will be back!

I went here for a bday dinner with my friends and they treated us SO well. The drinks were so fun and the sushi was very good. It is definitely pricier and smaller bites but so good. The sushi chefs were so personable and wonderful and quick!

Eat inside! It is a quieter respite from the hubbub of the strip. We were welcomed by a delightful hostess and then Taylor was our server. She had excellent recommendations and mastery of the menu. The cocktails were superb! Try the Daniel is the Villian! We also had the tuna pizza which unexpectedly had truffle oil and was a nice taste profile. Great decor as well.

NOMIKAI!!! This is hands down the best sushi spot on the strip, probably in Las Vegas. This new and exciting bar is fantastic! The fresh and delicious ingredients are top notch! The service is excellent! Paul, Whitney, Megan, Brycen, and Kelly made our visits on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday very very enjoyable! Paul and Brycen took great care in crafting our rolls! Whitney welcomed us back and was very attentive and helpful in our selections, she even helped us with reservations to the speakeasy. Megan was so sweet to this elderly gentleman who was partially deaf and partially blind. And Kelly, the manager, was so sweet! Everyone we came into contact with at NOMIKAI was a lovely person. You MUST come here. You will not be disappointed!!!

We were able to get into the speakeasy section right when they were opening up. The interior is well designed and has that nice intimate cool feel to it. They had a bar area as well as a private room for your party. The staff here were very attentive and nice. We ordered the toasted sesame old fashioned and the ube expresso martini. Both of the drinks were exceptionally made and fun to drink. I liked that you can taste the toasted sesame in the drink. The ube expresso martini was balanced and worth taking a photo of. I also tried their A5 wagyu sando, which was ok in my opinion. I would get more drinks here next time.

So fresh I felt like I was at the beach with friends. Staff is on point, bartenders and Sushi Chefs were so much fun. The best part is that I can get takeout in about 10 minutes and it will text me when my order is ready. The price point makes this place a regular stop when I'm in the neighborhood, also a great quick stop for Sushi with friends 🍣🤝🍙

DO NOT come here if you’re expecting authentic, good quality sushi. Rolls are mediocre and sushi is low quality. 🚩Speciality rolls use soy paper by default instead of seaweed. Presentation and taste lacked substance - no garnish, nothing (???) How are you going to charge $20-30 for each roll and it tastes worse than grocery store sushi. 🚩Food quality does not justify pricing. For example, we got the wagyu toast and right off the bat the marbling didn’t even look right and the meat was not juicy or fatty like any wagyu we’ve ever had. We also got this appetizer with tuna and fried lotus and the lotus tasted stale/not crispy. Also for their sashimi sampler, it’s basic cutes of fish - just yellowtail, tuna, and salmon. 🚩False advertisement: Online, it seems like they have a hand roll menu and the pictures even show a scallop and tuna handroll but when we sat inside at the sushi counter the server said they only had a toro hand roll that’s off-menu and didn’t serve any other hand rolls…Not sure if this change was specific to that night/recent but just super disappointing experience to advertise a menu and show items you don’t have. Communicated the dissatisfaction with the food and beverage manager and they said they would update the website accordingly since I clearly pointed out the false advertisement but overall very dismissive of my experience. Redeeming qualities (⭐️⭐️: ✅Ambience: I liked the overall layout and interior design. ✅Service: The sushi chef was very friendly and timely in terms of food service. ✅Drinks: While we didn’t order drinks this night, I remember admiring the Asian inspired cocktails and ingredients. I think this place serves better drinks than food. Overall, this place is nothing to write home about and a dinner experience I regret wasting time, money, and calories on. I hope this review will save another poor soul from the tragedy that was this dinner 🤍

The sushi was super good and fresh and the customer service was wonderful, our waitress Alyssa was super nice and helpful!

Nomikai is a newly opened sushi bar in the restaurant row connecting the Venetian and Palazzo. We walked by it a few times and eventually decided with needed to try it. They are located right across Chica. The sushi bar has about 12-15 seats. They also have window for to-go ordering. Apparently, they also have a speakeasy which we found out after. We dined here shortly after opening around 11AM. The staff here were some of friendliest people. The chef making our orders and the waitstaff were extremely hospitable. Something cool to note, they have a wall of "Roll Record" where they had a handful of customers listed and amount of handrolls they ate during one sitting. The highest was apparently 25, but the staff stated that same person came by and at 31 handrolls! You can do the math on how much that cost, but that's crazy! We decided to share the 4-Set handrolls which were Salmon/Yellowtail/Dungeness Crab/Spicy Tuna. The cost was $28 and we extra $3 dipping sauces of Chili Red and Yuzu Green. PRO TIP: order the dipping sauces, they were BOMB, they pair perfectly with all the handrolls. The making of the handrolls came out as fast as we were eating them. All of the options from the 4-set were delicious. The Dungeness Crab and the salmon were my personal favorites. We'd recommended Nomikai if you love sushi and are craving handrolls. We'd return again without a doubt and maybe check out the speakeasy. Thanks, Nomikai!

Paying for the experience! The nigiri's were delicious. It's small portions but quality taste. Drinks had good flavor. I enjoyed the sesame old fashion and my fiancé enjoyed the Ube espresso. Ambiance is really good for a date night. Dimly light and small. Service was good.

good but the quality could definitely be better and match the price. unfortunately, i just feel as if this place didn't meet my expectations which thats okay. service: decent!! ambiance: a vibe!!

Was here for Ralph Barbosa show, and wanted to get some food in my belly before the shenanigans begun. The staff was so quick and friendly it felt like the perfect quick stop. We had their two poke options and OH MYY GAWD, my mouth is watering just remembering how good it was! The quality is outstanding for a fast casual vibe it gives.

Finally a hand roll spot that's comparable to the popular hand roll bar at Cosmo! The people here were super nice and friendly. The rolls were very fresh and definitely get their house made sauce. They have nitro matcha on tap which was worth trying. We also came back another time for their speakeasy and had a couple drinks. The drinks were very creative and tasty. The bar is located in restaurant row in between Palazzo and Venetian.

Came for the Matcha nitro - stayed for the legit rolls (more like Sugarfish's kazunori rather than like traditional hand rolls btw). I was at the Venetian/Palazzo for a conference and just needed a mid-day pick me up. The matcha nitro didn't really taste THAT different but I enjoyed the small caffeine boost. We shared the YELLOWTAIL SERRANO sashimi - 4 pieces for $13 is pretty premium but it's vegas baby. Fresh and tasty! I also had a crab hand roll as a supplment as well! If I were more hungry, I would've totally sprang for the POKE BOWL but just needed a little snack. You can order online for pick up btw!

Con: was at the Venetian for a conference for 4 days. Came here 2x for lunch with a colleague and both times, the waitress was so not interested in either us or working. So much attitude or just annoyed to be there. Con: $7 for a Spirit! I ordered the one time and did not look at the menu for the price. I did not realized it until I got the bill. It was one can plus a glass of ice. Insane I did not order any drinks the 2nd time I went. I had house water Pro: - sushi is a must here. So fresh. - Poke bowl is so filling and worth every penny. - sushi chefs were great and welcoming. One even remembered us from the previous lunch. We appreciate that. Sushi spot with counter seatings. Although like fast food, you definitely get quality sushi. Both times we came, food was very consistent - fresh, sauces were flavorful and added to the dishes. Worth the stop. 3 stars due to the waitress not the food or the sushi chefs.

We were able to get into the speakeasy section right when they were opening up. The interior is well designed and has that nice intimate cool feel to it. They had a bar area as well as a private room for your party. The staff here were very attentive and nice. We ordered the toasted sesame old fashioned and the ube expresso martini. Both of the drinks were exceptionally made and fun to drink. I liked that you can taste the toasted sesame in the drink. The ube expresso martini was balanced and worth taking a photo of. I also tried their A5 wagyu sando, which was ok in my opinion. I would get more drinks here next time.

We dined here on opening night and I have to say this was the perfect hideaway from the bustling Venetian crowds. I truly love the restaurant row revamp. They've modernized the speakeasy experience with a QR code you receive upon confirming your reservation. This gives you access to enter the door into a decadent dining space. We felt like we were sitting in a boat. Service was friendly and attentive, appreciated it. The fish was very fresh. Highlights of the night were the hirame, uni, chutoro, spicy tuna, and wagyu sando. Their sake bottles are super expensive but you can also order them by the glass. Interesting approach. The cocktails definitely standout and you must end your dinner with a delicious ube espresso martini. They also have a private dining room behind the main space, it was beautiful. If you can't score reservations, outside the speakeasy on the main restaurant row, they offer bar seating with hand rolls. It's definitely a more relaxed environment there but the items do differ from the speakeasy. I look forward to coming back!

The newest addition to Venetian. The dining seating area will be open on 4/24. Now only the bar area is open with smaller menu. The service is good and the food is great. Love the scallops and the tuna with caviar. The peach yuzu sake (but actually no alcohol) is good and refreshing. Will come back when the dining room is open.

This is a good use of this space, and a cute addition to Restaurant Row. Like many places in Vegas, it's pricey. We started off with 2 Asahi ($12/each) and some of their draft sake ($15). We were given plastic jello-shot cups for the sake and not because of any Vegas-related rule. Our server Delaney mentioned that it was part of the 'casual' atmosphere. Not a huge fan of that, to be honest. We shared the 3-Roll set ($19) and Premium Roll set (4, more premium items $45). Delaney also asked if we wanted to try some of their special sauces for which there was a $3 surcharge each (which we saw on the bill later). Everything we ate was good, though I am spoiled with really good sushi near our home. Nomikai is opening up a larger more-restaurant style 'speakeasy' later this month (April); I look forward to trying that.

Tasty sushi and fun concept. Not sure about all the plastic cups for drinks. Really like the miso black cod hand roll. I would go with the 3 set to start and go from there depending on how hungry you are. Looking forward for them to opening the larger spot.

I cannot speak higher of this speakeasy (note I am not speaking of the sushi bar located on the outside). Service across the board was insane. Our waitress had the best charisma to her. She was so bubbly and had this beautiful aura to her. Even the young gentleman who served us water throughout the night was engaging and pleasant to speak to so alone on service is a reason to come by. The leadership team was engaging and even one walked us out at the end of the night. And then you have the food and drinks just WOW!! The chicken dumplings were amazing! We had also the yellowtail which was delicious and delicate. We wanted to try everything on the menu it was so good. The experience was flawless and I don't think I've been able to say that in a long time.

Very good sushi. I was shocked at how good the sushi and service were. You have to appreciate when a restaurant just fires on all cylinders. This engine clearly has at least 12 cylinders. Greeted by a beautiful samurai armor, and led into a private table. Everything from start to finish was fantastic. One star worthy.

I just would like to thank this gentleman by the name of Paul, who was so kind professional and helpful. This is the kind of Customer Service that makes people really enjoying restaurants. I've been here all weekend and let me tell you. I've had some new people. This guy is amazing. Thanks Paul again for making my day. Go a lot better and all your help here at the restaurant. JB

This was the ideal spot for a quick lunch at Venetian or Palazzo. The hand rolls were the perfect 3-4 bites size each. The green yuzu sauce was so good I could drink it. Crispy wrappers, fresh fish, warm rice. What more could you ask for?

This was a great small place to dine seeing that we came on Easter weekend and all the restaurants had a line. There was no wait to get in, I ordered a poke bowl and it was ready in no time. The staff was very friendly took the time to get to know me and my sister. They recommended travel plans. The food was economical nothing too pricey along with a decent portion. I definitely recommend.

Went to the speakeasy that just opened 3 days ago! Menu is different from the sushi bar outside. We did the trust us sushi experience and it was amazing! Honestly my favorite cut was the Chu toro nigiri. Soooo good. I ended up ordering another order of chutoro nigiri. The service was great and fast! The vibe here is good for an intimate dinner or a date. A bit on the pricier side but I would totally come back!

Great sushi rolls and excellent customer service. All the rolls were extremely fresh and very tasty. I loved how every single person that worked there and walked by us asked how we were doing. I didn't care for their house sauces and in my opinion, It was a waste of money. Unfortunately, the speakeasy was not open yet so we couldn't attend the experience. Overall, wonderful food and reasonable prices.

I stopped into Nomikai a few nights ago with my bestie to have a quick bite. Eric asked us to stop by and check out the new place. And I am so happy he did. He was very sweet and him and the bartenders made our night amazing. The girls were so warm and perfectly answered any questions that I had and offered amazing recommendations. It offers such an easy,inviting menu.All of the food was amazing! And everything came out quickly, even though they were very busy at the bar .I love that they offer little combinations of hand rolls already picked so you don't even have to think about it. You just sit back and enjoy. The pricing is absolutely amazing. The bar itself is super high energy with fun cocktails on tap.:) I will definitely be stopping in again very soon

New sushi spot opened in the Venetian located in their restaurant row next to the Venetian cashier cage. The seating now is at their walk up bar, you can also order to go. They have nitro unsweetened matcha that I really loved. They will have speak easy seating opening soon. The hand rolls nigiri has a nice snap when ya take a bite.

nomikai is your go to late night escape for sushi & drinks! great ambiance, amazing staff all around from the hosts to servers to chefs, & delicious food! (get the bluefin tuna pizza!) would def recommend for a girls night out / date night!

It's opened today! Had a few of the hand rolls. I'd say they still have some kinks to work out, but I had a good experience. Stay was nice. Service was fast. It's right at the beginning of venetians restaurant row by the casino.

Perfect for a quick bite! The sushi bar had a few spots, so I was able to get in a grab a snack and a drink. Miso Black Cod and Dungeness Crab hand rolls were divine. Props for having affordable sake options.

Okay. The presentation was nice, at least. I've never been to a sushi place that didn't serve hot tea or ponzu sauce. Our server, who was Asian, looked a bit confused when I asked for ponzu; it seemed like she had never heard of it before. We ordered two premium rolls and a few other pieces, but our $3 sauce never arrived. When we told the server, it felt like she was double-checking to make sure we weren't trying to shortchange them out of $3 on a $167 bill! On the bright side, the chef was very nice and skilled, but the server's vibe felt a bit off--somewhat passive-aggressive. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this place or come back, especially with all the good dining options in Vegas; I would have preferred fast food instead, just to avoid feeling like my money was wasted.

Give this new sushi bar a try! Delicious, fresh, great presentation. All in a Togo boxes. I will definitely dine in next time. If you're in the Venetian inside restaurant row, this place is a must try! You won't be disappointed. Thank you to the GM for the awesome delivery!!

Loved a quick sushi bite here! I enjoyed the 3 hand rolls & yellowtail nigiri. Nitro matcha was worth it The sushi chef told me about his travels to Japan!! I appreciated his insight into Osaka & local Japanese culture. I think his name was John? Super pleasant experience chatting with him at the sushi bar. 10/10 I'll tell my friends about this spot! Super chic & approachable. Hope this one stays around for a long time.

we decided to do a girls bday wknd on the strip and found out there's a brand new speakeasy and of course we gotta give it a shot!!! we did book reservation for 1015, there was no line and no wait since it's a really new spot. they are located right around the front side of venetian restaurant row (across from yardbird and chica and kinda next to sugarcane). staffs are nice and friendly and services was really great! we got 2 rounds of specialty cocktails and mocktails, all super yummy; the bday ladies also got some bday tequila shots!!! the speakeasy feels very intimate and cozy and you definitely can spend some quality time with close friends and family. the only thing that's a bit unfortunate in my book is they do close the kitchen early at 10pm, which means you might not be able to get some yummy sashimi/sushi to snack on after couple rounds of drinks... we did come back the next day trying the actual sushi bar menu... it was quite a fun experience and the spicy tuna cut rolls turned out to be the girls favorite!!! overall, if you are looking for a new fun spot to try on the strip with yummy drinks and sushi, Nomikai is definitely worth a visit!!!

Outstanding spot to dine at! The food and drinks are exquisite. The decor gives off great vibes and transports the guests to a place of tranquility. The staff are friendly and adorned by a unique uniform. The prices are not outlandish either.

The food was absolutely delicious I had the cut and hand rolls Yellowtail and salmon I highly recommend And try the nitro matcha you won't be disappointed The service was very hospitable and welcoming Love the layout as well I will be coming here often Shout out to Megan for showing me the menu and introducing me to their two sauce that go great with the sushi Dana also has great energy it was very pleasant meeting her as well Sushi chef Adrian for killed it during the rush much props to him Visit two Norris was my server she recommended the hand set and gave me a run down on the menu very welcoming and very hospitable check on me and the guest around me Chef nick was introduced to me by Norris very cool guy saw as he paced the way the food came out making it feel seamless when I was done another came out he also checked on me periodically which is always nice to make sure quality is up held Overall will be a regular here so definitely gonna be a longer review as time goes on

review for the inside speakeasy. the food is from the bar. sushi is very mid. very overpriced. avoid imo. server had no knowledge of the fish. drink was fine.

Ambiance and alcoholic drinks were phenomenal, food was eh, it wasn't worth the price. If you are looking for a great drink place this is the spot.

So fresh I felt like I was at the beach with friends. Staff is on point, bartenders and Sushi Chefs were so much fun. The best part is that I can get takeout in about 10 minutes and it will text me when my order is ready

Amazing food and drinks! Definitely have to share plates so can get pricey but I loved it

Small menu, small portions, high prices. They wanted to blame The President. We often visit other sushi restaurants and they have no issues. I will say the sushi was awesome.

Very fresh sushi, super friendly staff and a great spot to walk up for a quick bite. Ended up returning the very next day after being so impressed the first round. Great spot!

Excellent sushi and great service. I've eaten a decent amount of sushi in my time and found that their spicy tuna roll was the best I've had. Ate at the other on property Japanese restaurant a few nights ago which was good, but Nomikai was great. Also enjoyed the nigiri yellow tail and tuna, and the crab roll. Their two dipping sauces were a nice unexpected treat. I highly recommend Nomikai!

Yum yum yum . Service awesome. Chefs & servers gave suggestions. Sake - crab, tuna & more. A must go.

The food was so fresh and the margarita was delicious. The setting is very cute and it was so quick to get us in.

Such a fun, quick, delicious food experience in a Vega$ casino...fresh sushi, friendly service, fun drink options. Highly recommend.

Found this place on Yelp give it a try. We came around 3:30pm on Tuesday. The sushi is fresh and the Asian chef made sushi for us he is super service and friendly. Except the female server was horrible with attitude (server Noris) Need to train her for better communication with customer not being rude. We sat down she came over asked to order foods (music in casino kinda loud). I reply can you give us couple minutes for us to look for menus for order foods. I said but can you please give us some water for now?! She corrected me said but you told me give you couple minutes?! I was reacted in my head what is wrong with you? "Your job is a server you can't even use a better words with manner". We did gave 15% tip anyway for the guy sushi chef. Noris server doesn't deserve a dime. What a shame for new sushi restaurant in hotel and have service like her. If you come here watch out for server Noris. Super rude attitude! Will not coming back.

The Good: Location, decor, and service. The Bad: Sashimi and sushi rolls were teeny tiny and pricey. Will I go there again? Probably not.

Great quality sushi! The spicy tuna and salmon nigiri were both delicious!! And the nomikai sauces paired well with everything we ordered. Will definitely be coming back!