Japonais

Soothing décor.
The sushi rice was a bit hard and I when I asked for avocado with my tempura roll it came with barely a smear of avocado on it. A negligible amount for which I was charged an extra 2 dollars.
Hmmmm.
The skirt steak kabob was great as were the sweet potato fries.
Pricey

Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner last night. I asked about a low caffeine tea and the waitress suggest green jasmine … It was brought out quickly and at a perfect temp. We order the «rock» appetizer and the waiter that brought it showed my colleague how to flip and how long to cook the thin ny strip on the hot rock. Every bite was awesome. After that I had 3 nigiri — the amberjack was incredibly smooth. We watched a veg tempura platter go by and decide that would also be a great finish. My colleague had a crunch shrimp roll and enjoyed it as well. The room was busy all night but the staff was attentive. I really enjoyed my dinner and will add it to my list of Mirage places to go.

My absolute fav place to visit in Vegas. The service is great, ambiance unmatched (I love the vibe of Mirage, and you can sit and watch people walk by in the casino), and food awesome. You MUST try the hot rock! My only issue: it’s pretty pricey, so I usually go for a few appetizers and a couple drinks. But it’s worth the experience.

Beautiful Japanese restaurant in the Mirage.
Décor is beautiful and calming — Service was just great.
I sat at the bar — bar-​b-​que area and it was nice to see the little sliders and lobsters being cooked.
Ordered hot Sake and boy was that nice !
Had Shrimp & Vegetable tempura — large order, 2 Shrimps, Yam, Broccoli, Green Bean, Mushroom, onion and a couple other vegetables. Pretty large serving of tempura and it was well cooked and not at all greasy.
Ordered an Ikura sushi, Salmon — Sake Sashimi, Tuna — Chutoro Sashimi and a Spicy Mono Roll which was spicy octopus with spicy tuna tartare and unagi sauce. The Mono roll was not to my liking at all. I just didn’t like the hard octopus (and octopus is one of my favourite seafood items), but for me it didn’t taste very goo and felt bad leaving it after only having I piece and for 25 for the roll, surprised the server didn’t ask if everything was ok.
Loved the sashimi of tuna and salmon, cut very thin and it was very nice.
It was an expensive dinner, but a very nice place !

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The Chilean sea bass is tops on the list of things to get. Everything else is amazing as well. Make sure you stop by and enjoy the amazing food, scenery and staff.

The staff here is very attentive and friendly. The seabass is great and the rock shrimp appetizer is to die for. I found myself wanting to order another! This is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in The Mirage.

Yes, this is an overpriced restaurant on the strip in Vegas. However, I had what was probably the best short ribs I’ve ever had. Also had the spicy tuna roll which was as good as those I’ve had in the SF Bay Area. Also tried the flatbread which was tasty, with plenty of cheese and mushrooms.

What an amazing way to prepare for the Cirque de Soliel Beatles Tribute show! First the ambiance is just wonderful. Right off the casino floor but you’d never know it. And the staff is just amazing. Paulina was our Server and she took exquisite care of us. I had the Cerviche to start and it was flavorful and sweet. I like some kick to my Cerviche so Paulina hooked me up with some Japanese spices. Nice. A perfect combo. My wife got sushi — Sakura roll, salmon and mango with tomato and Cilantro, lime and yuzu sauce. On top they shaved a Japanese pepper thinly Omg it was a large serving and a solid meal. The tastes were amazing. I got the Angus slider. It was topped with a smoky ketchup and I added in some if the Japanese spices. Awesome! We finished up with the pumpkin cheesecake and plum wine. Crazy goodness.

This place is my favorite sushi/​Asian fusion restaurant in Vegas — hands down!!! Atmosphere is relaxing in the restaurant and a fun vibe in the bar. Drinks are amazing… and the food-​off the charts deliciousness! Try the sea bass, hot rock, short ribs, yellowtail sashimi appetizer, the shishito peppers… the list goes on and on. Enjoy!!!

Food and service is on par with what I would expect from a higher end restaurant. The «Rock» is a must have with either beef… Wagyu is an excellent choice, but double the price may detour some.

Had my anniversary dinner here last night and it was everything we were looking for.
The service was wonderful. The food was fresh and delicious and fun.
We ordered a few things off the small bites menu since my husband and I enjoy sharing logs of options– The Rock was one of my most favorite dishes. They thinly slice and marinade steak for you to then cook on an over sized hot rock (think hot stone massage kind of rocks) the waiter gave us a time table advice for med rare-​well done and it was perfect.
The sea bass… Holy wow. It’s heavenly. A sweet and savory cooked to perfection fish. No complaints at all.
I also want to mention the strawberry saki cocktail since it could go down as my favorite drink in history.
Prices are fair considering you’re eating in a high end casino resort in Vegas– really we had zero complaints.
Do yourself a favor and go to the Beatles Love show after dinner too. Best show we’ve seen in Vegas.

Well… Just simply not the best food I’ve ever eaten, considering how excited I was to eat here.
I ordered the chestnut chicken entrée. Bland beyond belief. No taste. The server (who had just openly berated a busboy in our presence) brought me a salt shaker and a side of the sauce that was supposed to be on the plate. I suppose this made it taste better but seriously? Salt should not be needed when a chicken dish is nearly $ 30.
For the positives. The sushi roll we ate (can’t remember the name, but it was one of two specialty rolls on the menu and it has yellowtail inside and out) was absolutely awesome! As were the cocktails (highly recommend the floating orchid), and the atmosphere.
Would I eat here again? No. But I would order that sushi roll to-​go for sure.

My family and I dinned at this magical place few years ago, I can still remmber how great the food was. At that time, I was fussier and not as adventurous in food, as I am now, (don’t judge), yet I ate what I had with no complaints.
As we have just landed in Vegas that night, we didn’t have any reservations, and went on the spur of the moment. We were seated immediately! Right then I was amazed by its stunning, elegant and modern décor, it created a luxurious-​intimate ambiance. Yes it was pricey, but again it was hard not to notice the outstanding service. I will return and try everything I have missed the first ime.
Four Unilocal

Came here for convenience since we were seeing a show inside Mirage. To our surprise, it was very good! And pretty reasonably priced for Vegas.
Yellowtail appetizer– 4 pieces sashimi with soy sauce (?) and jalapeños. Delicious but wished there was more.
Scallop & shrimp robata– please skip this one! Could’ve definitely lived without it considering it was literally one shrimp with a small piece of scallop grilled. Very underwhelming.
Sakura roll– good.
le quack duck– delicious! Definitively recommend ordering this. Nice size portion. Sliced duck came with Chinese broccoli and wraps with some sauces and… other stuff. It really made us full for $ 30 entrée. Without this last dish both of us would’ve still been hungry.
Finished off with Mochi ice cream. Four flavors– guava, lychee, mango, green tea. Delicious way to finish off the meal.
Nice dinner for two for $ 120. Really can’t complain. Plus service was great!

Located smack in the middle of the mirage, I consider this place overpriced average tasting sushi. The presentation is pretty but flavors are mediocre. The open ambiance is nice, probably the best thing about the restaurant.

I came here on a Saturday night with my buddy and his wife without reservation. Feeling casual and wanting to watch some basketball, we sat at the bar. We were all happy with this choice. Victor did an outstanding job taking care of us. I would definitely recommend sitting at the bar if Victor is there. He kept us entertained and he offered good suggestions for entrees and a cold sake for us to drink.
We had a couple of sushi rolls (rolls range from $ 10-​$ 25) and the tuna flatbread ($ 18) to start. Both were solid but not extraordinary. My buddy had the ahi ceviche ($ 18). And I had the 7 spice kobe ribeye ($ 95) which was excellent. It was cooked perfectly, tender, and marbled throughout. The sweet potato fries and dipping sauce were the perfect accompaniment with the steak. Victor told us the recipe for the dipping sauce for the sweet potato fries and I wish I remembered it because it was delicious.
Although the sushi was satisfying, I would not make it the primary reason to return. I’d definitely come back for the steak. If I didn’t have the steak, I would want to try some items from the robata and have an entrée from the «main courses.» The descriptions on the menu and from previous reviews of items like the braised short ribs, le quack Japonais, and sea bass cartoccio sound very appetizing.

Loved the food here. Been back a couple times since. Ordered a sushi boat for about 6 of us and enjoyed every part but the sea urchin (texture). I’ll definitely go back.

Great presentation… mediocre taste. Like kissing a hot date and discovering she has zits (that pop) on her tongue.
Honestly, one of the best restaurant designs and atmosphere you’ll find in a fully indoor restaurant. You’ll discover design follows to food presentation. Everything looks amazing. But that’s where the substance ends. Then it’s downhill.
Traditional and creative sushi rolls are decent, but the fusion appetizers and main courses are as impressive as a Prius at a drag race.
«The Rock», which is thin-​sliced marinated beef you cook yourself on a hot rock, gets praises for novelty for first-​timers. But it tastes like chorizo. «Le Quack» also celebrates gorgeous presentation appeal, but fails as the duck is tough, and mixes poorly with the choice of hoisin sauce and spicy mango chutney. The «salmon japonais» lay in a sea of white puss– but it was beautiful puss.
Server hospitality is fantastic, as is expected in high end establishments in Vegas, which is one of the few things that kept the dining experience bearable.
So if you’re here to impress a shallow date with an inexperienced palate, then this place is interesting. They’ll be mesmerized by the décor and look of everything. For those with taste, pass.
So why 3-​stars instead of 2? The dessert is amazing. I highly recommend the dessert sampler. We devoured it. Now, if they could somehow replicate their dessert-​making prowess in the main menu…

Before seeing Al Pacino in the Terry Fator Showroom, I came to Japonais for something different. I had studied the menu online and knew what I was getting before I even sat down.
My server came quickly and took my drink order – some iced green tea. We then talked about appetizers that wouldn’t be too large. I didn’t want to order something meant for sharing. I asked about the ahi tuna ceviche and he said that would be good for a single diner. I ordered that and the Le Quack Japonais for my main course.
I was brought the ahi ceviche as it was excellent. The yuzu and white soy marinade was very good! It was a 3 ounce serving and just perfect for a starter.
Then same Le Quack. The duck was fantastic! It came with condiments for putting on the duck in the mushu wraps. There were four items – a mango chutney with some red pepper, Japanese cabbage shreds, green onion ends also shredded and some spicy plum sauce. I was surprised that I ate all the wraps but one with my meal. The toppings were so good and great accompaniments to the very good duck!
Next up, dessert. I asked my server about different desserts. I opted for the most popular one, the Kabocha cheesecake. It’s a cheesecake with a crust made from crushed almond cookies, with a layer of Japanese pumpkin cheesecake, topped by a layer of five spice pineapple mousse. The cheesecake is not as creamy as some we’re used to because of the circular pot in which it’s baked. But, take the spoon and go down through the pineapple mousse and grab some of the pumpkin and the combination is outstanding! A real winner.
Service throughout the evening was first rate! It turned out that my server, David, was the captain. He was polite, helpful, and friendly! He gave me his business card with a small gift for the next time I’m at Japonais and I got the 20% locals discount MGM Resorts is offering Nevada residents at many of their restaurants for a limited time.
This dinner was a great way to start off a super evening at the Mirage. Al Pacino was excellent!

I have been lucky enough to eat at Japonais three times so far in my lifetime (each time with at the Mirage location) and it is my favorite EXPENSIVE sushi restaurant (and by expensive, I mean you may lose an arm or a leg or both), but the food is soooo good that it is a nice once-​per-​year splurge. But again, very expensive and not big portions.
Last year we ate in the casual open area and were gaily served by a beautiful young lady in a sexy kimono uniform (it was cute!). This time, us two ladies opted for the more formal dining area: quieter, darker and more private, with formally-​attired servers (and steaming hot hand towels for patrons — nice!). We had a delightful older Asian lady who went out of her way to pamper and check up on us.
Since Japonais is such a pricey treat once a year, I want to splurge and order everything — so I did: The Rock appetizer (a smoldering hot rock, where you sear little slices of marinated raw beef yourself — a fun if scanty treat); lobster spring rolls with mango relish (rich, buttery, shatteringly flaky); and Chilean sea bass skewers (smoky, buttery soft and delicious). After the appetizers, we opted for splitting several rolls (and opted out of drinks for the sake of attempted frugality!), and like last time, the sushi was so good, so fresh and satisfying.
We couldn’t resist splitting desserts, and we tried this frothy, foamy pineapple cheesecake ramekin (not my favorite, but my friend loved it); and then some creamy, rich, dark chocolate-​and-​ginger torte, almost devoid of sweetness and sprinkled with cocoa powder and served with sesame seed brittle (I loved it!).
Service was excellent both times. Again, Japonais is SO expensive to me, but so good.