Koi, one of the sexiest Japanese restaurants on the Strip, is hidden on Planet Hollywood's mezzanine level, a nice respite from the casino below. Giant carved Indonesian doors open to reveal three gilded Buddhas handcrafted in Thailand, as well as prayer wheels that lead you past the lounge and into the dining room. From giant bamboo plants to curved lattices along with the ceilings and walls, Asian-inspired yet modern design elements surround guests in the rounded, flowing room.

Sushi and maki are excellent, but Koi's true strengths lie in its signature dishes. Starters like nutty, crispy rice topped with spicy tuna and fresh salmon carpaccio with black truffles and savory ponzu demonstrate the seafood's freshness and quality. Toplist recommends the peppercorn filet mignon toban-yaki with shishito potato mash and the miso-bronzed black cod from the warm menu. You should finish the meal on a sweet note with the coconut rice pudding crème brûlée, a delectable twist on the classic dessert. Koi's extensive saké and creative cocktail menu can be enjoyed in the lounge overlooking the Bellagio fountains.

Location: 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: koirestaurant.com

Executive chef Devin Hashimoto, a former chef de cuisine at Alex where he worked alongside Alex Stratta, uses his Japanese training and classical French technique to inform a seasonal menu with modern twists on traditional Japanese dishes. Mizumi has taken over for Okada and has been redesigned with a red color scheme, Noh theater masks, embroidered obi sashes, and hand-painted fans adorning the walls. The tranquil pagoda, highlighted by an eco-garden, waterfall, and pond with live koi fish, is visible through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Sushi, sashimi, robatayaki selections prepared over authentic Japanese charcoal grills, and teppanyaki options are available. You should begin your meal with the yellowtail sashimi, which is served with jalapeo gelée, crispy onion, cilantro oil, and ponzu sauce. And you should try the robata platter with sea bass, organic Jidori chicken, beef tenderloin, shishito peppers, and shiitake mushrooms from the robatayaki. The American Wagyu tenderloin with royal red shrimp, wasabi soubise onion, kurosato satsuma potato, and red wine miso sauce is the standout entrée. You will also enjoy the ishiyaki bibimbap, a Korean dish made with yellowtail, salmon, and tuna, as well as Tamaki rice and sesame oil. More than 80 sakés, including Zankyo Super 9, round out the menu. And you should also finish your meal with yuzu caramel chocolate cake, banana sorbet, chocolate rice crunch, and cocoa nib tuile.

Location: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/fine-dining/mizumi

With Japanese artwork, photographs, sculptures, paintings, and a cherry blossom wall, celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto's restaurant at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino pays homage to his homeland of Japan. Toplist recommends starting your experience at the sushi bar, where you can sample a variety of fresh seafood flown in daily from around the world, such as fatty tuna from Spain, salmon from Canada, and red snapper from Japan. You should continue the meal with carpaccio of American Wagyu beef with ginger, sweet garlic, and yuzu soy; steamed oyster with seared foie gras and house-made teriyaki; and kakuni, 10-hour braised pork belly with scallop-infused rice congee.

Moving on to the teppan table, bouillabaisse with grilled shrimp, crab, fish, and scallop added to broth steamed on the grill in a bag made of fata paper is pleasant surprise for you. The ultimate taste experience, however, belongs to the Japanese A5 sukiyaki with a soft poached egg for a decadent combination of protein and richness. Morimoto-brewed beer and sake, such as Morimoto Hazelnut Ale and Junmai Ginjo Sake, complement the menu, as does fine wine, such as the Hill Family Estate Stewart Ranch Albarino, of which only 300 cases were produced and purchased by Morimoto. You should try their famous dish-the fiery chocolate tart for a pyrotechnic finish: marshmallow, salty caramel ganache, dark chocolate sorbet, and spiced rum that is ignited when served.

Location: 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/morimoto.html

Nobu at Caesars Palace is the first restaurant in chef Nobu Matsuhisa's collection to open on the Las Vegas Strip; it is also the first to be located next to a Nobu Hotel and to offer teppanyaki tables and an in-room dining menu. The hostess, servers, and an army of sushi chefs will loudly proclaim "Irasshaimase", the Japanese greeting of welcome, upon entering from the casino or nearby elevators. Bamboo bowed columns, colorful semi-private dining pods, and oversize light fixtures inspired by Japanese tea whisks are among the design elements. There is a large bar as well as a smaller sushi bar, as well as round tables and booth seating. Some of the stunning tabletop items are made exclusively for Nobu restaurants.

You should begin your experience with a tartare of bluefin toro topped with Royal Ossetra caviar, or sashimi of yellowtail with jalapeo, cilantro, and garlic purée. Beef tenderloin with flamed saké, deglazed yuzu, caramelized onions, shiitake, and enokitake mushrooms is one of the toban-yaki options. The artichoke salad is a unique texture combination of shaved artichoke, crispy leeks, dry miso, and red bell pepper dressed in white truffle oil. A brick oven allows the signature dish to shine: marinated and broiled black cod miso that melts in your mouth. Japanese Wagyu beef is also available by the ounce.

Yellowtail, salmon, tuna, whitefish, and snow crab are wrapped in paper-thin daikon in the house special sushi roll. Take advantage of a selection of ten sakés imported exclusively for Nobu in the United States by Hokusetsu, as well as premium Japanese imported beers and whiskies. Among the trendy cocktails is the Peruvian Caipirinha, a nod to Nobu's South American roots. You should also try dessert in the bento box —- flourless chocolate cake with white chocolate sauce, shiso syrup, and green tea ice cream.

Location: 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/nobu

Other Mama, located in a nondescript strip mall, provides a welcoming atmosphere with a hardwood floor, hand-painted wall mural, an open kitchen, and wood tables and chairs. Fresh seafood arrives daily, and the seasonal menu includes oysters, sashimi, and Asian bar food. The specials, sashimi options, and where the seafood was sourced are all listed on a chalkboard. There are plenty of unexpected pairings, such as oyster Rockefeller with foie gras, caviar-topped french toast, a tostada with live ME lobster, habanero aioli, and cabbage, and octopus, shrimp, white fish, and habanero ceviche with sweet potato chips.

The Geraldine, with bourbon, grilled pineapple, house cherries, Burlesque Bitters, and togarashi, is another creative craft cocktail named after a woman. Eleven sakés, including Rihaku Wandering Poet Junmai Ginjo, are paired with 17 craft beers, many of which are hard-to-find treasures like Stillwater Tropic Punch Sour Ale. Desserts change nightly, and you will enjoy the chocolate walnut brownie with candied orange and rummed cherries during your visit. House-made ice cream in flavors such as Nutella and miso honey is also available at all times.

Location: 3655 S Durango Dr #6, Las Vegas, NV 89147

Website: https://othermama.com

The name Otoro comes from the fattest, most prized cut of tuna belly. A cascading water wall, a faux oversized bonsai tree, an open kitchen, and an undulating wood slat ceiling resembling ocean waves are among the décor elements. Executive chef Yoshi Park leads the kitchen after graduating from The Culinary Institute of America-Hyde Park and working at Thomas Keller's The French Laundry in Yountville.

Specialty sushi rolls like the bakuchi with yellowtail, tempura crunch, jalapeo, and yuzu sauce are delectable starters, as are fried calamari with wasabi vinaigrette and sweet and sour sauce. Main courses include the katsu rice bowl, which includes chicken breast, truffled fried rice, asparagus, mushrooms, leeks, and a fried egg, and the 10-oz cast iron Wagyu striploin, which comes with house-made teriyaki, Japanese BBQ sauce, and miso butter dipping sauces. Complementing the fine-dining fares are several sakés and a sizable Japanese whisky list, with selections from the Toki, Hibiki, Yamazaki, Hakusha, Iwai, and Akashi distilleries. Wine is also available.

Location: 235 Mount Hermon Rd Ste G, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Website: otoro.com

At the entrance to this restaurant, guests are greeted by a large bronze representation of a yellowtail fish, which serves a blend of authentic traditional and modern Japanese cuisine. Inside, dark wood tables are joined by leather booths to create a modern and retro look. The best place to enjoy chef Akira Back's creations is on an outdoor patio with a front-row view of the Bellagio's fountain show and the Vegas Strip. Seasonal sea items are flown in daily from all over the world, with some served within 72 hours of being caught. You should begin with the big-eye tuna pizza, which is a crisp tortilla topped with a layer of tuna and truffle oil.

The baked crab hand roll with spicy aioli, crispy onions, and black sesame seeds is among the sashimi and sushi options. Tender braised Kobe beef short ribs with a teriyaki reduction will appeal to meat lovers. To complement the innovative cuisine, an extensive saké collection is available. You will enjoy the chocolate in a cup, a flavorful marriage of chocolate cake, Nutella, vanilla ice cream, and banana foam.

Location: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/yellowtail-japanese-restaurant-lounge.html

This contemporary Japanese restaurant on The Cosmopolitan's third floor, created and co-founded by chef Rainer Becker, features an izakaya dining style with dishes designed for sharing. Organic materials are used as focal points, such as a natural stone wall, monkeypod tree trunks throughout, and a patchwork wall in the lounge made of brightly colored Japanese paper. A robata grill and sushi bar are visible in the dining room, where you can watch the chefs at work, and the two glass-enclosed private dining rooms offer views of the Vegas Strip.

In addition to wine and saké, more than 70 Japanese, Irish, and American whiskies are available, including the Japanese Suntory Hibiki Harmony, a blend of Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita malt and grain whiskies. From the sushi bar, try the sea bass with yuzu, truffle oil, and salmon roe, or the yellowtail with ponzu sauce and pickled garlic. Salmon fillet with teriyaki sauce and sliced pickled cucumber; jumbo tiger prawn with yuzu pepper served in its shell; and asparagus skewers with wafu sauce and sesame are all expertly prepared on the robata grill.

The miso-marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf with citrus wasabi dressing is a melt-in-your-mouth delight from the main kitchen, and the spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chili, and sweet soy is another excellent option. There are over 300 bottles of wine available, as well as about 100 sakés, including the Zuma Ginjo, which is made exclusively for the restaurant. Finish your meal with a flourless chocolate cake filled with melted caramel or a yuzu Key lime pie with strawberries and meringue will be a perfect choice.

Location: 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Level 3, Boulevard Tower, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: https://zumarestaurant.com/locations/las-vegas

Sushi Roku, located on the third floor of The Forum Shops at Caesars, provides diners with a sophisticated, artful atmosphere, delectable sushi, and a spectacular view of the Las Vegas Strip. Sushi is made from only the freshest and finest fish. Non-traditional ingredients, such as jalapenos and olive oil, are used in the contemporary dishes here. While sushi and sashimi are the stars of the menu, diners can also select from a variety of hot and cold dishes that incorporate and combine Asian, Latin American, and European flavors.

Lunch, happy hour, dinner, and gluten-free options are available. The chef's custom sushi creations are available in six or eight-piece sizes, and the sushi and sashimi selections, as well as Sushi Roku's signature rolls, will provide you with a plethora of options to satisfy any cravings.

The dishes at Sushi Roku bring together a host of flavors from regions around the world. Diners can put their dinner selections into the hands of the chefs at Sushi Roku with the Izakaya Feast, which features highlights from the menu for $55-$85 per person (minimum of two people).

Location: 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Ste T-18, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Website: https://www.sushiroku.com

Yui Edomae Sushi is part of Chinatown's thriving restaurant community, which has spread outward from its original center along Spring Mountain Road. Yui Edomae focuses on traditional Japanese Omotenashi service, which embodies a guest-centered hospitality culture. The restaurant is also certified by the Japanese Food and Ingredient Supporters organization, which requires restaurants to use a majority of Japanese food and alcoholic beverages.

Kansha, or the superior omakase course, with Kanpai Champagne, a premium appetizer, Owan soup, a sashimi platter, a charcoal-grilled platter, nigiri, handroll, and dessert (for $210), as well as two other omakase courses, are among the menu highlights. The sushi menu is just as impressive as you'd expect. The chef here is well-known, having worked at other well-known sushi restaurants prior to Yui Edomae. A meal here is an experience to be savored because it is both simple and extravagant.

The authentic Japanese dining experience at Yui Edomae includes the restaurant's acclaimed sushi. Yui Edomae's omakase is a terrific deal at $120 for an outstanding selection of offerings that includes sake, sashimi, nigiri, and even dessert, making it well worth the short journey off the Strip.

Location: 3460 Arville St, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Website: https://www.yuisushi.com