Avoid the fights that are sure to ensue when choosing where to eat.No need to fight over sushi or BBQ, noodles or duck; when you eat Famous Food Street Food You can have it all.
The 24,000-square-foot Resorts World Las Vegas Food Court opened with the hotel in 2021, helping to cement Las Vegas’ thriving food court scene. Famous Foods was originally a cobbled “street” that stretched along a broad, loose U-shaped area, with stalls lining up and down the U, across from the Casino. The opposite wall of windows allows natural light to pour into the lobby through the multiple seating areas.
The food hall serves street food from around the world, with an emphasis on Asian cuisine, from Chinese to Malaysian. Many of the menus have been designed by some of the biggest names in global gastronomy, from Bib Gourmand promotions and Michelin plate concepts to James Beard Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson. Since its opening, the hall has added several new culinary experiences.
For cocktails, the centermost is the circle famous food center bar, featuring colorful neon signs advertising wines, cocktails and spirits, surrounded by bar seating and TVs, it’s a cool place to be, day or night. There is also a speakeasy, This is Kitty Kitty Vice Den, in the form of a gift shop, with a hidden entrance to the nightlife spot. Also, different drinks are served at multiple stalls.
Some of the more famous products include Kurukuruba From DJ Steve Aoki and his restaurateur brother Kevin Aoki (Aoki’s father is the founder of Benihana). This Japanese anime-inspired stall offers Snake River Farm wagyu beef bowls, kimchi and chibi chicken bowls.View screen promo Aoki Cherry’s Yakitori Adventures next to the menu board.
Try Samuelsson’s famous spicy fried chicken and wings: street bird. The stall also offers Impossible’s Chicken Nuggets, a hearty snack for vegetarians tossed in their signature sauce.
Pepita’s Kitchen Presented by Lechon Diva Dedet de la Fuente, known in the Philippines for her suckling pig creations. That influence is on full display here, where you can see the suckling pig prominently displayed in the corner booth. Roast suckling pig and truffle rice includes fire-roasted pork, mushroom and truffle rice, and crispy skin.
Zouk Group’s popular Resorts World restaurant FUHU is also represented Fuhu Shack, serving roasted Peking duck served in bowls, tacos, and burritos. There is a sit down restaurant nearby, check Chen TengThe menu is extensive, covering a variety of Asian favorites including Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese, including dim sum, prawn prawns, porridge, noodle soup and a whole crispy-skinned Peking duck.
exist Seaweed Bar Sushi, Sake and Hand Rolls, with a long sushi bar that offers ample seating to watch the chefs make their own hand rolls and sashimi. You can also order sake, matcha, seasonal tea, and Japanese beer. One of the best things is the roll set, which starts at just $23.
what else?There are so many, such as Man Tong Kee. You’ll find the decades-old Singaporean Chicken Rice, where chicken is served over delicious chicken broth rice. Googler’s Fried Kueh strip Served with eggs and rice noodles, fried with seafood and vegetables over a charcoal stove. Burger Cang (Famous Food Street Food Shop) Serving American staples like the cheeseburger, the Lucky Tiger Burger comes with teriyaki sauce, tobanchan salad, cheese and pickle mayo.
Newer products are Han’s Fish & Chips, where you can enjoy a plate of traditional British dishes including cod or haddock and chips, or have it on bread. And yes, malt vinegar comes along too.For a taste of Thailand, visit Ten Sun Braised BeefA Bangkok eatery that has been recognized by the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, it serves egg noodles in beef broth and a choice of brisket or steak.
Geylang Claypot Rice is a decades-old Singaporean restaurant that has won the Michelin Plate Award. You’ll find beef and chicken options with ingredients such as salt cod, marinated cabbage, poached eggs and more, as well as vegetarian options with maitake mushrooms, chilli, onion cole slaw and vegan oyster sauce.
Want more? Harajuku Ramen The specialty is ramen made with basic broth and noodles. Choose from a range of classic and creative ramen add-ons. Wu Zhang Artisan Noodles There are hand-pulled vermicelli with gravy, and the one next door Ah Chun Shandong Dumpling (2020 Bib Gormand Selection), eat dumplings and fried buns. There are also vegetarian options here.
Blood Brothers Texas BBQ From Houston, it comes with brisket and pulled pork, grilled jalapeño creamed corn, and potato salad. But there are also Asian influences here, including turkey breast with seven-flavored mustard and beef brisket fried rice.
two new installations, Micos Tacos and Tiger Candy, and kiosks offering mugs, statues, and other small items sit on the casino side of Famous Foods, adding to the “street” feel (order at the kiosk here). Michos Tacos offers aguas frescas, micheladas, street tacos and combo plates with different proteins, as well as a plate of “super nachos.” Tiger Sugar is famous for its brown sugar milk tea, and you can get tons of different teas!
A little further behind the food court is a huge circular dessert stand, sweets, a huge glowing lucky cat floating overhead. Depending on the day, you’ll find flavored ice cubes, cakes, and made-to-order apple candies. It’s the perfect end to a meal, or better yet, perfection in its own right.
Tip:
• The cashless ordering experience offers a convenient way to order from the booth and seems like a good way to cut down on long lines as well.
• Next to each stall is a flag corresponding to the origin of the dish.
Resorts World, 702.676.7000
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