Yusho

Me and my gf visit Vegas quite often and we tend to always stay at Monte Carlo, we always passed this place by so we decided to give them a try. Especially since We wanted to try something different since theirs just way too many fast food spots all over the strip. At first i was a little skeptical about it «im picky with ramen» but we went ahead and got the chicken ramen. The ramen itself was good i just wish for the cost it was it would have been a bigger portion. We also got the edamame which was amazing! and ordered a side of fries, the fries where decent i wasn’t a huge fan of all the additional items on top of them but they where still good only downside was they don’t serve ketchup. Don’t know if ill visit again But overall it was good.

On the weekend of January 30 – 31 I stayed at Monte Carlo casino and hotel we have stayed at this hotel many times in the past and me and my wife wanted to try this new restaurant I have to be honest it was between Yusho and 800 degree pizza I should have gone with pizza let me start off by saying I’m just a normal person looking for a good place to eat a good meal I made reservations online which was super easy no problem didn’t wait at all when we got their. Was seated at a nice window seat which is not what I requested but ok no problem I asked for a booth which we passed a lot of empty ones before we got to our table. Waitress came over very quick they where not busy at the time started off with room temperature water ok I guess they don’t believe in ice no problem still going with it we had decided after seeing their menu online what we were going to have first was the appetizer grilled chicken bun very taste VERY small 2 separate bun were priced individual so that was the cost of a meal right their next we came to main course we both had the ramen which were the spicy shrimp and the Logan. The logan was good not great didn’t have enough of anything ramen was a little cold and pork belly was a few pieces I’m not a heavy set guy but for the price I was expecting a little more. My wife’s spicy shrimp came with 3 shrimp her soup was super super salty would not recommend if you are look at your sodium levels nothing else good about both. Waitress did not offer any condiments to make meal more enjoyable I had to ask for hot sauce and pepper only got chopsticks no utensils no fork or deep spoon to have the broth I came alway still hungry and feeling a little bit cheated paid close to 100 bucks without tip I will not go back if you are hungry this is not the place for you keep looking or try 800 degree I will next time. That my honest opinion. I gave 2 stars for the desert the Elvis was great.

My boyfriend wanted to take me somewhere different for date night and decided on this place. I love Japanese food and was overall pretty impressed with this place despite a rough start, hence one star deduction.
I was a little leery at first since it was 8pm on a Saturday night, and this place had absolutely no wait and it’s located on the strip. Oh well, better for us I guess, but why I wondered! Is the food here bad?! Anyway, the hostess that greeted us was very nice and professional. However, when she sat us at the first table behind the hostess desk, we asked to be sat somewhere more inside to experience the restaurant and she said that they weren’t seating in that area anymore. Oh well. We didn’t mind. That is, until she sat the next party that came in over where we wanted to sit. Ummm ok…
As soon as we sat down, we were given water by Gabriel. Nice and fast. Then our server came. He was very knowledgable when recommending my boyfriend a Japanese whiskey (forgot the name but it was deliciously smooth)! However, when I asked about the Enlightened Lychee cocktail, he said «it’s nice.» Ummmm ok… I asked if it was sweet and he said not really. Hmmmm… So I order it and took a sip and yes it was pretty sweet. Still a nice lychee flavor so I liked it anyway. Not gonna let a drink go to waste!
Since we were new to the place, we were pretty lost on the menu. I think Chef Danny saw that and took the time to explain the dishes on the menu. What?! Yes you heard me right. The CHEF gave us some wonderful recommendations based on the food we like. We ordered everything he recommended! So this is the feast we ordered which was way too much for two:
Appetizers:
— Spicy tuna taco — AMAZING!!! The saltiness of the skin shell complimented the spiciness of the sauce! Highly recommended!
— Dumplings — AMAZING!!! The lemon sauce was very refreshing!
Entrees:
— Wagyu Ribeye — made to perfection!!! The mushrooms were delicious!
— Kimchi Fried Rice — went well with the ribeye! Pretty good but the steak would have been great without this dish too.
— Hamachi Kama — one of my favorites of the night!!! A little messy to eat since you have to cut the fish, place it in the nori and add the peanut sauce and coconut slaw in it, but so worth it!!! The flavors all came together so well!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
— Curry Ramen — I’m a little of a ramen snob so I thought this was just ok. Good idea but just didn’t compare next to the other food we ate.
Dessert:
I wish I knew the names, but I got this amazing peanut butter soft serve ice cream with brown sugar crumbles and chocolate covered bacon, which I think they called Elvis. I thought I would be too full to eat this but this was amazing!!! My boyfriend got the orange mochi with brown sugar crumbles and it was pretty good but it was hard to compare it since the ice cream one was so delicious!!!
Overall, I hope this place gets the attention it deserves, because the food is amazing! Notable mention on Chef Danny and the busser Gabriel as he helped us choose the dessert. I would like to say one more thing… Although our server was nice, I didn’t really appreciate how he talked to Gabriel. Previously working in the restaurant business, I always believed that you treat your coworkers as a team — wether you’re the one on expo sending food, wiping tables, or seating guests — you’re all a respectable member to make the restaurant work… You shouldn’t treat them as your doormat. I think Gabriel was a hardworking employee and deserves an honest raise or promotion to server. I keep the server anonymous because I don’t want to take away from how great Chef Danny and Gabriel were. Anyway, we still tipped great since we know that the other members get tipped out too not just the server. So yes, try this place out and get the Hamachi Kama and Elvis dessert! You won’t regret it!

The pickles were awesome and the bacon salt edamame were delightful. The ramen was ok. The noodles were of the correct consistency. I had the spicy shrimp ramen. You get 3 plump grilled shrimp. The broth was the only issue I had with the soup. Service was fine.

Corey was our server and was just awesome! The spicy shrimp ramen was amazing. Relaxing but upbeat atmosphere and great service. Would definitely go again

The atmosphere at yusho is relaxed and warm. The service was good and the staff was friendly. We ordered the grilled octopus which was tasty but a little to lemon-​y. It was mixed into a lightly creamy sauce with crisp green beans and mushrooms.
The pork bun was served open face. The pork was tender and the sauce was sweet and mildly spicy.
We ordered the mushroom ramen to which I added crispy pork. The pork turned out to be a good add. The broth was fair and the accompanying mushroom medley was good. Dill and cilantro were a weird addition and the tofu seemed to be lemon infused — not really a fan of the tofu.
The spicy shrimp ramen came with skewered shrimp that had a good grilled flavor. I didn’t try try the ramen but the feedback was «it’s pretty good.» Nothing on the dessert menu floated our boat.

Stars: Proper ramen noodles! Medium (between soft and hard) boiled eggs, so there’s a runny yolk! So they at least get two for those. The shrimp tempura was very light and not very «fishy» tasting or smelling, though the shrimp were very skinny. When there was interaction, the wait staff was knowledgable and polite. Water was refilled at several intervals (though my tiny little water cup was often dry).
Star subtraction: The broth was lacking in depth and complexity… it didn’t have any pronounced pork/​bonito/​shoyu flavor, leaving me wondering if it was supposed to be a miso broth. The tonkatsu was very dry (needed a broth dunking and I used the leftover shrimp tempura sauce). The large, empty save the sauce dipping bowls, appetizer plate was never cleared from the small table. The wait staff seemed to vanish for very long periods of time. I was not a fan of the (hugely overpriced) caramel soft serve dessert.

This place was AWESOME! Chef Mueller really out did himself! The staff was great, service was wonderful, and atmosphere was casual. Food was beautiful and delicious! I recommend everything on the menu, however my favorite was the variety of grilled skewers and the ramen. Definitely check this place out if you’re ever in Vegas!

5 star all the way. John was awesome. Helped a lot on deciding what to eat. 2 thumbs up. Lovely atmosphere. View of the strip dining. Logan Poser Ramen and Octopus were delicious! Coming back! Ask for John. Refills kept coming. Attentive. Them mushrooms were bomb diggity. Compliments to the chef also.

I have mixed feelings about Yusho after trying two appetizers and ramen. Like another reviewer, I’m from Chicago and live just a couple blocks from the original Yusho there. Go figure that I would try it for the first time all the way in Vegas.
First, I would not expect traditional Japanese cuisine. The subtleties of Japanese food is instead given what I like to call the hipster amplification. It’s definitely reflected in the décor (animé projected onto the brick wall, modern paper lanterns, dim lighting), but not in a pretentious way. The service was wonderful and prompt, and our waiter was knowledgable about the menu.
We ordered the octopus (with green beans, yuzu butter, enoki mushrooms), which I could have eaten 3 more servings of. It was a delightful mix of savory and citrusy, with a creamy texture offset with the crunchiness of the green beans and octopus.
The other appetizer we ordered was the dumpling trio. This may have been a special (I can’t quite recall it being on the menu), but I wish I had asked a better description of the dish, as it was literally a trio of three dumplings. Mind you, they were all delicious. One had a Korean gochujang-​like sauce with a cilantro garnish (this also had the most meat). Another was deep fried with a yellow sauce which I couldn’t really discern what the flavor was. And the last was a gyoza dumpling with another vague, but delicious, sauce. Personally, I would just skip this appetizer.
I ordered the Logan Poser ramen, and was overall pleased with this dish. It came with a crunchy shredded pork block topped with bonito flakes. I highly, highly recommend dipping it in the broth – it gives it such a heavenly taste. The broth itself could have been more developed, but we were given a decent amount of noodles and other garnishes (cucumbers, soft boiled egg, and chili paste). I do wish the overall serving size was larger for the price point.
Yusho has its hits and misses, but I would probably go for the mega ramen next time for the best value for my money.

AVOID THIS OVERPRICED PLACE: Possibly one of the most overpriced restaurant I’ve been to in my life. Overpriced !!! The food tasted like a sample. The waiter was rushing us to order and seemed bothered when we asked questions.
Again
AVOID THIS PLACE

My boyfriend took me here to experience «street» Japanese food. At first glance, the place looks very clean. However, I was not sure if it was clean because there was no one else in there or they like to keep it that way.
We were greeted by a very sweet hostess. We were sat near the back where we could watch people walk by on the strip. It is always entertaining to see all the walks of life that come to this town. As locals, it is cool to know that anyone can enjoy Vegas.
We ordered the Omakase, which is their tasting menu. It came with the pork shoulder, chicken skewers, a small serving of Ramen, a whole lobster, grilled green pepper dish called Shishito, and dessert. Typically, this is a 5-​course menu. However, for that day the chef hooked us up with A LOT of food. I am sure it was because they were so slow. This place would have more business if they did proper advertising.
If we never got the huge lobster dish, I would have thought it was overpriced for the type of place it is. For those who enjoy people watching, there is a great view in back you can request for. The service was excellent and the timing of when the food came out was decent. I can understand why they were awarded best new restaurant. I would not say it is the best ramen I have ever had. I believe there are better places to eat off the strip.
You can get most of what is on the menu for a fairer price that taste just as good at a restaurant off the strip. But, if you want the experience then I highly recommend going there.

The service was fine. The selection of Japanese whiskey? Commendable. They offer flights of whiskey and sake. That’s cool. Kirin on draft is cool too. But as a world class ramen junkie, I say skip this place. They had other menu items that were decent according to my peers. But the ramen left much to be desired.

Funny, though I live in Chicago I haven’t been to their first and original location here yet. When in Vegas, I made it to their outpost location.
Wasn’t very impressed by their pork based ramen. The broth was cloudy presumably from hours of simmering, however the broth lacked depth. I didn’t quite get the taste that came together in the broth. The noodle texture itself was great — hard and al dente for my liking.

Perfect for when you have been drinking too much in vegas! It has ramen and their broth is perfect to cure any hangover. My friends and I ordered the monster ramen, which was enormous! It was three ramens combined into one big bowl. It had the pork, mushroom, and shrimp inside of it. I think the pork was my favorite. The broth itself was pretty bland and it needed more flavor. Three girls shared the dish and we had so much left over. I would recommend you to get the monster ramen if you are in a bigger group because it is huge and it is cheaper than buying three bowls of ramen.
We also got their loaded fries, which had a Japanese twist to it. It was so perfect to cure a hang over too. It was super crispy and tasted so good. It is definitely worth a try. It was my favorite part of the meal. I would give just the fries a ⁴⁄₅!
I wasn’t too impressed by their ramen, but I enjoyed my experience here.

This ramen restaurant is modern and fun. The atmosphere is classy and urban. It’s definitely a Vegas restaurant.
The service is perfection. The moment you walk in you are greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. The wait staff is super friendly and super upbeat. They make sure you feel comfortable and they make sure you have everything you need. The service is definitely five stars.
As far as the food, I was not sold. I love ramen. It’s such a magical Japanese dish that had been commercialized by American restaurants. Ramen should have a bite and a bounce in the noodles. Ramen should have a clean and refreshing soup. I ordered the monster ramen. This is definitely more than 3 servings. It’s a monster size. Hence the name of the dish! However, I did not love the ramen flavor nor the ramen noddles.
I’ll end this review on a high note. The fries appetizer is a must. It’s a high note to start off your whole meal. The fries are super crisp. Yummmmm! It’s such a memorable crunchy bite. Trust me when I say their fries are loaded with an abundant amount of flavor and crunch.

I tried this place with two of my girl friend while we were in vegas. We had been drinking the day before and day of and wanted some kind of soup or phở. Unfortunately we didn’t have a car and couldn’t drive to a legit phở place so we settled for yusho.
The restaurant itself is a decent size and the staff is super nice. I ordered the logan poser ramen and one of my girl friends ordered the curry ramen. I have to say the curry is way better. The broth is thicker but has a better taste to it. The only downside of the curry ramen is there is hardly any meat! As for the logan, there was one piece of pork belly and some kind of fried ball with meat. LOL I wasn’t very impressed with the ramen because you can get some amazing ramen in San Francisco for way cheaper. I mean it wasn’t bad, but i’ve definitely tasted better. If you’re craving ramen or soup this might be your best bet on the strip, but be warned its pricey!

$ 5 Sake bombs, a fantastic deal on the strip! Location is great, tons of seating both in and outdoors. Nice décor and ambiance. Great beer and sake, both a generous pour and fantastic service all around. I didn’t order any food but what passed by looked and smelled amazing, I will have to be back for more!

Stopped here for dinner prior to a show and while the food was not that great at first, and the service was slow, the staff did try hard to accommodate us as much as they could.
It shouldn’t take 25 minutes from the time you sit down until the time the first food is brought to the table. Not when it’s mostly ramen noodles. I mean, who has that kind of time? We sure didn’t. And that 25 minutes was after we flagged down a waiter to tell him to please step it up.
So when the food arrived, we were pleased and dug into it immediately. One bowl of ramen with fish balls and another bowl of ramen with a fried and sliced chicken breast. I thought mine was just fine, but Mom insisted that hers was too salty to enjoy. We sent it back. The waiter said that the chef added some hot water to it and it certainly was improved vastly.
So while I would say two stars, I have to add one for the great staff who tried hard to make it right.

Yusho serves Japanese street foods in small platters, similar to tapas.
I’ve only been here twice, the first time was when I was invited to a dine around when the restaurant first opened. I brought my roommate and we sampled several of their dishes. Some of the flavors paired with the dishes were a bit different than the typical Japanese cuisine, but this made the tasting fun and new. I remember loving the fresh oysters and the NY strip steak… Incredible! I also remember not caring for the ramen at all, as for some reason it tasted sour. Some of the dishes were mouthwatering good and the others, less than average.
My second visit was more recent, when I came for the event Yusho After Dark. For $ 20 you’re able to enjoy a main dish, an alcoholic beverage, and the apps they pass around to your table. There was this unique salad with dried black mushroom and a poached egg that I liked. Never tried anything like it!
I know that their normal menu is a bit pricey for the small portions they provide. I would say that Yusho is a restaurant to go to for the experience and to try new, different dishes. If you are starving, I would recommend going elsewhere.