Kabuto Edomae Sushi
Sushi restaurant · The Asian District ·
Edomae-style sushi highlighting chef-selected seafood and fresh ingredients
Edomae-style sushi highlighting chef-selected seafood and fresh ingredients
"Hidden in a nondescript Chinatown strip mall, this spare, elegant room still feels like Vegas’s best secret: fish flown from the Bay of Tokyo, servers who guide with care, and more than two dozen specially selected sakes with tasting notes to find your perfect pairing. Come to look like an insider and bring the worldly date—or the boss—you want to wow." - Andrea Bennett
"A top pick for solo dining, the nine-course omakase centers on the ritual of slicing just-flown-in-from-Japan fish, pressing it onto a formed ball of rice, and brushing it with a wash of soy while chefs work across the counter with precise timing. The cooked courses were exquisite — including a yellowtail collar with a spiced and citrusy glaze — while the nigiri progression was mesmerizing: a salmon belly that was fatty and buttery with a subtle cut of vinegar; a torch imparting light smokiness and almost caramelization to an impossibly fresh skipback; and a richly pink snapper that was sweet and almost nutty in its lightness. When at its best, omakase here is a poignant reminder that food is art, made intimate because you put it in your body." - Janna Karel
"This small sushi stall in Chinatown specializes in sushi that is both food and art. Inside the 22-seat restaurant, chef Gen Mizoguchi made Edomae sushi, a style that highlights high-quality seafood served by the piece over vinegar-seasoned rice. Reserve a seat for the omakase experience for thoughtfully prepared bites of fish, flown in daily from Tokyo Bay, still lightly warmed by your chef’s hands." - Janna Karel
"When you want to have a very small group dinner, or the chance for a one-on-one with someone you usually see as a small avatar on your computer, go to Kabuto. Located in Chinatown, this sushi spot has three omakase options, the least expensive of which is $48 and includes a small sake drink, an appetizer, 10 pieces of nigiri, a handroll, and dessert, and is always enough food to fill us up. You’ll be able to hold a full conversation in the quiet, small space, though odds are you’re going to get distracted every time a piece of sushi is placed in front of you." - milena difiore
"This small sushi stall in Chinatown specializes in sushi that is both food and art. Inside the 22-seat restaurant, chef Gen Mizoguchi makes traditional Edomae sushi, a style that highlights high-quality seafood served by the piece over vinegar-seasoned rice. Reserve a seat for the omakase experience for thoughtfully prepared bites of fish, flown in daily from Tokyo Bay, still lightly warmed by your chef’s hands. It will run you $175 per person." - Janna Karel