Gyu+

To the best of our knowledge, Gyu+ is the only restaurant in Las Vegas specializing in Japanese sandos: sandwiches made on soft, crustless Japanese milk bread, with traditional Japanese fillings, cut into manageable sections. While fairly unknown in the U.S., the delicious little morsels have developed enough of a cult following among Japanese expats and domestic Japanophiles to make this one of Chinatown’s more popular quick-casual lunch spots.

Basic options include a jidori egg salad, spicy chicken katsu, minced shrimp patties, beef filet with onion jam, or portobello mushrooms with onion jam. A pair of rice boxes are also available, along with togarashi-seasoned house-made potato chips.

Prices are generally quite reasonable, with one very intentional exception. Those seeking some only-in Vegas decadence can opt for a sando made with ½ pound of 100% Japanese wagyu beef filet, with chips and dessert, for $99.

All of these are offered for takeout or dine-in during lunchtime hours, at a small counter-service spot with a large communal table, located around a corner in one of Spring Mountain Road’s most exciting strip malls. But if you venture towards the back of the restaurant, you’ll find GYU+ SOCIAL, an intimate upscale room that offers more elevated cuisine and hosts special culinary events. These include a monthly "Italio" dinner celebrating the cuisines of Italy and Argentina, as well as various collaborative meals with top Las Vegas chefs.