Came in for my moms birthday and the food, service, and atmosphere were amazing and want to give a special shout out to our server Allie and floor manager Ryo for there exceptional customer service to go above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience will most definitely be returning all the drinks were superb, food was excellent, service was excellent and overall great experience highly recommend read more

One of the best craft cocktail bars we have ever been to. Outstanding drinks, and even more outstanding staff. Phoebe and her coworkers are absolutely the best. So good that the 4 of the 5 nights we stayed at the Venetian, we ended them at Nakamai and that's something we just don't normally do as we like variety. Would also like to give major props to Manos, designed most of the drinks and put together individually crafted bespoke cocktails for the both of us that we just fantastic. The bar is a sort of away from the bustle of the casino floor while being very easy to get to which made it the perfect place to end the night. If you like great drinks and fantastic service, stop by. You will not be disappointed!!! read more

Kinda came here on a whim, meaning it wasn't on my radar. I just did some searches, and was like, "let's go here!" After looking at the menu (rather small), I said to my group, "We don't have to go here..." But man am I glad that we didn't pass on the experience! It was so cool to go from the busy Venetian to this quiet, chill, laid back sushi bar/speakeasy. Our server was great! The food, just as good! And cocktails-- also up to par! There was a wagyu tartare on the special menu for the night. We got it, of course. And after one taste, I said to our server, "This needs to be on your menu every night." Hats off to the chef, bartenders, and wait staff! Thanks for a great night. Cheers! read more

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We stopped by just for drinks at the speakeasy since the kitchen was already closed. The staff was incredibly friendly and walked us through the drink menu right away. Inside, the vibe is dark and cool with great decor. We tried the Old Fashioned and the Yuzu Drip, and both were really good. The service was excellent, and the drink selection is unique. I'll definitely be back to try more! read more

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Nomikai continues to be one of those Vegas spots my wife and I talk about long after the trip is over. The food really is that memorable. This visit I ordered the 4-set along with two pieces of toro, and the toro especially reminded me why I came back. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, balanced, and well thought out. The quality here is hard to deny. That said, the service definitely kept this from being a 5-star experience. While the sushi bar has a very trendy, upscale vibe, some of the staff came across a little too aware of it. There were multiple times I tried to get my server's attention and was pretty clearly ignored. I even noticed a similar interaction happen with another guest nearby, so it didn't feel like a one-off situation. The awkwardness peaked when I asked for the check. A different server ended up printing what she assumed was the other patron's bill instead of mine, despite me asking first, and the other guest actually had to correct her. It was strange and honestly made the experience feel a bit colder than it needed to. Still, the food absolutely delivers, and that's ultimately why I'd come back. If the service matched the quality of the sushi, this place would easily be one of my favorite spots in Vegas. read more

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Service and food were great. Small place in casino. Upscale prices. Couldn't believe small bubbly water was $8. I'd eat there again. read more

Nomikai - Magic happens here. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Last night, I had reservations for the speakeasy. If you are visiting Las Vegas, I encourage you to make a reservation because it's a small establishment, and the sushi bar out front has limited seats as well. The concept of a sushi speakeasy that offers crafted drinks in the heart of one of the busiest casinos seemed intriguing to me, so I was excited to give it a try. This place offers a curated, intimate experience. First, as I checked in, the location and check-in experience seemed different. There isn't a big sign- compared to other restaurants in Restaurant Row- and it's discreet, easy to miss. The friendly hosts greet you with a smile and use a card to unlock the door and let you in. That felt unique! As you enter the hallway, the noise from the outside disappears, and dim lights with soft neon Japanese characters and a muted painting greet you. It was a totally different environment from the hustle and bustle of the Venetian. As you sit down at your table, you notice the relaxed ambiance with viby music and deep textures around. The menu is limited, but that's pretty usual for a speakeasy. Everything we had was delicious and fresh! The standouts were the tuna pizza and cod hand roll. The pizza was the perfect balance - paper-thin, crunchy crust with buttery and velvety tuna with a hint of lime and heat. Yum! The miso cod was the perfect umami bite- sweet and savory miso, with a hint of sugar and soy - clean and bright! Next time, I will try one of their sakes or whisky drinks. Overall, it was a great experience. They definitely delivered with what to expect from a speakeasy- an intimate, focused environment with a focus on sushi in terms of quality and precision. I wish it were a little more interactive- like the servers explaining where the fish comes from or even giving you some background information on some of the dishes. I would have liked to know the concept behind a tuna pizza. I guess I could have asked, but sometimes, especially with a speakeasy, you want a storytelling experience and educational journey that is easily built in. I get this from the food, drink, and even the ambiance from the furniture, decorations, and design, but not really from anyone who works there. read more

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Nomokai was an accidental find but a pleasant one. A sushi speakeasy located in the Venetian in the corridor leading to the hotels restaurant row. Walk up and grab a seat at the bar or to go with the window for pickup. With small bites priced to not break your wallet, I was humbly surprised by how fresh and delicious the offerings were. This is a genuine hidden gem that isn't hidden at all. Do not walk right past. They offer quick sushi bites packed with flavor without being too heavy (as I was going to a buffet afterward). All I have to say is the experience was excellent. From the friendly service to the sampling of what they have to offer will bring me back. First, the salmon truffle kosho was a beautiful present of salmon. From the plump size and marbling provides a delightful bite. The truffle is there and highlights the salmon without being overwhelming. Then, my favorite bite was was the recommended miso black cod. It came out warm wrapped in a soybean sesame wrap filled with miso marinated cod (you will continue to crave), rice and katif. Highly recommend! Fresh ingredients, delicious bites of sushi and very affordable which is hard to fine in a town like Vegas! read more

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3.6.26 - Was a bit hungry and wanted a small snack before my friend arrived and remembered seeing this place when walking around earlier. It was a bit busy at first but they were able to get a spot cleared. The workers here are pretty chill and chat with you a bit. I ordered the Premium Set, the Chili Red & Yuzu Green sauces, and the Nitro Matcha on Tap. Went from a small snack to a full meal... lol. The matcha on tap tasted like matcha water, which isn't my thing. I prefer it latte style and sweet. Both dipping sauces were good. The premium set was delicious! Good quality and fresh. My favorites were the Hokkaido scallops and the toro caviar. The other 2 were good too. I just liked the cold, raw choices more. Bill total was $62.86. Went to their speakeasy later that evening with my friend and her friend cuz I had to try the Ube Expresso Martini. Love the speakeasy vibe. It's dark and moody in there and they had some good music playing. Also like that they offer omakase in here. Honestly, I can't remember if I liked the drink cuz the drink from Juliet Cocktail Room got me buzzed. I think I did? I also ordered 2 uni hand rolls as well. Bill was $76.95! More than earlier. Uni hand rolls were $25 each. Bit overpriced imo. My friend and her friend also got some hand rolls too plus the Bluefin Tuna Pizza. The truffle oil is strong on that dish. Im sensitive to that smell so didn't touch that dish. Also tried the hand roll places in Aria and Cosmo too but I like this place more. Need to retry that ube expresso martini again and try their omakase next time! read more

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Delicious, roll your eyes to the back of your head meal! It's pricy but such great quality fish at a place so inland. We got the premium and 4 set and doubled up on rolls we really liked. I loved the scallop, blue carb and miso black cod hand rolls. It could get difficult around peak lunch time but the line doesn't get long, just always filled seats. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys a good hand roll read more

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Theeee BEST SALMON & TUNA POKE BOWLS!! Freshest fish & creamiest avocado & everything else in the bowl!! You won't be disappointed! Wish I lived closer so I can enjoy this more often!! read more

Nomikai - Tuna poke bowls, I ordered a salmon poke bowl, he made two by mistake & generously made it right & gave me a dish of delicious salmon! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Overall, pricing for what you get but fair for strip prices. If you're going to be at the Venetian and craving sushi, my ranking for food: Wakuda Nomikai Sushi Samba Vibe: Speakeasy, dark bar vibe with lively music. Space is also not large, so for bigger groups, Wakuda and Sushi Samba might be a better choice. Service: Friendly, helpful and attentive. Manager even stopped by. Drinks: Lots of fun specialty cocktails, pricey (some $30-40) but tasty. Food: omakase menus to select from. Sizable portions so you won't walk away hungry. The Great: Loved the sashimi pizza. A real surprise but the flavors were on point. The solid: Wagyu Sando. Huge portion and it'a a Wagyu tartare katsu Sando. If you don't like your beef rare, skip this. Lovely if you're a tartare fan. Sushi: We are traditional edomae sushi fans and did not like the sushi rice here. The fish was fresh but just not very tasty, kind of bland. For the price, we enjoy sushi that suits us at off strip spots more. Good experience overall but likely not my regular sushi spot. I would absolutely come back for a drink and sashimi pizza. read more

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Came here for an early dinner. We didn't make reservations so we had to wait about 15 minutes for seats at the bar. Definitely recommend making reservations if you're coming on a Friday or Saturday night where they seem to be pretty busy. We had a variety of hand rolls and liked all of them. Service was friendly and quick, rolls were tasty. Definitely recommend to anyone staying at the Venetian. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Their rainbow roll is the best I have ever tasted because they season the rice on the roll. Amazingly fresh and melted in my mouth. Their craft cocktails also deserve recognition. Very artfully made and packs punches!!! The staff was also very friendly and super attentive. read more

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This speakeasy is located behind a small sushi bar between the Palazzo and Venetian. Ambiance is dark and intimate. We sat at the bar and had excellent service from the bartenders. The ube espresso martini was a nice twist on a classic cocktail, made creamy with the sweet milk it worked great as a dessert cocktail! Chicken truffle dumplings were also delicious. Had a thin shumai style shell with tender chicken and a couple sauces that went together nicely. Overall a great find, my only downside is we didn't come for dinner to try more dishes! Definitely a place I would come back to try again. read more

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My friend booked a reservation at this place, and it was the perfect spot to have a nice but low-key dinner with old buddies. We were staying at the Venetian during this trip, so it was very convenient as well. I guess it feels sort of like a speakeasy walking in, and if it wants to call itself that then...sure. It did offer a very dimly lit, intimate, romantic vibe though -- so I can see it being good for dates too. Here are some of the dishes that we ordered: Bluefin Tuna Pizza Chicken Truffle Dumplings Spicy Tuna Dip Mochi Drop Martini Ube Espresso Martini Trust Us Deluxe x3 (pretty sure everyone got the miso black cod handroll too) I am a sucker for any drink where the restaurant prints its name or a message as latte art. I ordered the Ube Espresso Martini, and that is exactly what happened. SO PRETTY. I have no complaints about the food. We all left pretty full, satisfied, and enjoyed every dish. I think we maybe could have lived without the Bluefin Pizza, but that doesn't mean it was bad at all. Just means, we liked everything else more. The servers were very sweet, all our dishes came out prompt and on time. I remember our server memorized our order, and we were impressed that he didn't mess it up. I think even the manager came out at one point to say hello and check if everything was going well. Overall, great little spot for a Friday late-night dinner. read more

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Got seated right away. Then we waited over 30 min to be greeted. Once server got there she was just rushing through everything. The food was awful. The Wagyu was decent just not what I expected as the server didn't explain it that well. The crab & cucumber was sour & mushy. Truffle chicken dumplings were not the vibe. Drink was the only good thing. They pack you inside like sardines. Bill was $110 for legit 11 bites of food. The sushi roll was only 5 pieces Wagyu was 2 pieces and 4 dumplings if I'm paying $10 per bit I want it to be good. read more

Wow! Nomikai was such a fantastic sushi experience. The pricing is far from cheap, but my friend and I are big believers that you haven to pay for quality when it comes to sushi. The sushi rice had a perfect taste of rice vinegar and the nigiri sizes were perfect. Service was very attentive and I love how the server offered to split our check for a party of 5. The atmosphere inside is dark and romantic, but honestly a perfect place to go even if it's a girls night out. My friend and I splurged and got the Blowfish drink which was delicious but, not sure about the $38 price tag since you don't get to keep the glass. The lychee martini here definitely exceeded my expectations! Overall an amazing sushi, cocktail and dining experience. read more

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We went to Nomikai for a quick dinner before an event a few months ago. We were late for our reservation so we ended up sitting at the bar. The menu for the bar is pretty straightforward - some nigiri, sashimi, and rolls with beer and cider. We ordered a few pieces of nigiri with beer and cider. The nigiri was delicious! We were also offered a hand roll which was good but not our favorite. The service was fantastic and the prices are reasonable. I would love to go back when we visit Las Vegas again. read more

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We got the set of 3 rolls. The roll were tasty, but it was definitely more pricy than I preferred. It was overall a pretty good experience though. The bar setting made the meal quick and easy. The hand rolls came out pretty quickly, the chef would provide the next roll as soon as you finish the first roll. I loved the spicy tuna the most, it had roasted garlic in there. Service was great. you definitely don't need the extra sauces for the rolls, just the soy sauce and wasabi was perfect. read more

Nomikai - Salmon hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Just no. The sushi is premade. At first I thought they were just quick. The quality is atrocious- I included a photo of what they served me as toro which looks about as fresh and premium as the tuna I could buy at a grocery store's premade sushi counter. Their sake selection is okay but I'm sorry- that can't save the review of a sushi place. I have no idea how they had a 4.4 when I decided to check this place out. read more

Nomikai - "Toro" - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Picture Yakuza meets Vegas. Underground, elegant, & sexy intimate vibes. Absolutely positively exceptional! This was the third time that I have been & it keeps getting better. The staff went out of their way to assist me with my vegan option that was served only out by the bar. It's incredible how a simple veggie roll tastes so effin delicious. There homemade sauces elevate the flavors too, nevertheless, it doesn't even need it. Please bottle the sauces. Thanks Team Nomikai! read more

Nomikai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Great 4 piece hand roll set and service was super fast. Perfect right before the airport for lunch. Loved the salmon and the blue crab the most. Yellowtail was pretty good and so was the spicy tuna. Their sake on tap is yummy. read more

I didn't have a reservation so I could only get a seat at the counter outside near the casino. It was fine and I did enjoy the hand rolls. I ordered the premium hand roll set which was on the more expensive side but if you're in Vegas and hit jackpot, the flavor of these rolls are justified in cost. The service is nice even if you're at the outside counter but you don't have as many options for food and drinks and note that the servers will try to upsell you. You are totally allowed to drink water and say no to extra sauces (which are extra). Four stars only because of costs and being upsold on drinks and sauces. read more

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Tried this spot recently. It was solid, but nothing that really blew me away. The hand rolls were okay, fresh, but pretty standard. The miso cod was the standout for sure though. Super flavorful and cooked right, probably the one thing I'd come back for. The place itself is nice, clean, and has a chill vibe. Not too loud, easy to sit and talk. Feels like a good casual dinner spot. That said, Tekka at Cosmo is still better in my opinion. This place isn't bad at all, just didn't hit the same for me. read more

Nomikai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This is one of the better restaurants that we've had the opportunity to try in Las Vegas recently. The spot feels somewhat secluded in private tucked off the edge of the casino. You think it would be very busy or loud, but the way it is almost hidden creates a very private private and upscale environment. Once inside the ambience was nice with very low lighting, which made you feel again like you were in a secret spot. The restaurant overall is somewhat small and the tables are very close together, especially if you're a group of two, but it wasn't enough where we felt we were intruding in other people's space. The only reason I noticed was that sometimes the servers had a hard time standing between the tables are delivering the food without bumping the table next to us. The food itself was very delicious and we had a hard time choosing what to get. We did I a few things on the tables next to us which may have made their way into our own order. Service was great. Food and drinks were very good and this is definitely a place I would try again. read more

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I ate at the Nomikai sushi bar. There was a small line, and the sushi bar is first come first served seating. The hostess, manager, server, and chefs were all attentive and kind. Eating here on a Saturday night (around 10:30pm) in the height of the Formula 1 race ending, was such a joy. Even though it was 10:30pm, I couldn't resist not ordering the nitro matcha on tap. It was delicious! So foamy and perfect. If it wasn't so late in the evening I would have ordered a second cup. I ordered the Premium handroll set for $49. The Premium comes with Hokkaido scallop, Alaskan king crab, miso black cod, and toro & caviar. Absolutely worth the price for the premium ingredients. Every bite was enjoyable and a dream. The miso black cod was cooked and wrapped in soy paper, which helped balance the set as a whole. The other 3 rolls were served in seaweed paper, and placed on a rock shell. Each roll was served one at a time. All of the fish was fresh, seaweed crunchy, and the rice was a little warm. I also added an order for a blue crab handroll for $11. It too was very delicious. I was curious on how different it would be from the Alaskan king crab. The Alaskan king crab was more who crab leg meat pieces whole with the mayo and tiny chives on top. The blue crab was all the white shredded white crab meat mixed with mayo. My whole meal was on the pricier side. But I was in Vegas, didn't know Venetian had a handroll spot, and do not regret going all out on this solo meal. I would do this whole meal again in a heartbeat. read more

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Two of my favorite things: The Venetian and sushi hand rolls. Who knew I'd get both in one trip? I'm in Vegas for work (sober trip... yes, first time ever), and after walking by this spot four times, my curiosity finally won. I went all in and ordered the premium hand roll set. The star of the show? The Hokkaido scallop. Absolutely perfect!! And yes, I'm bitter that I can't order it a la carte. Please fix this, I know those if you with the power are reading this review lol. Second place goes to the cod. Hot, fresh, and exactly what I needed. Third place goes to the crab? Good, not legendary. Fourth place. Toro with caviar? Meh. The texture wasn't for me and the caviar kind of ghosted me on flavor. Their yuzu dipping sauce was basically a cheat code. I love yuzu, so every bite was a mini dopamine hit... but I restrained myself and let the fish shine on its own too. Service was great, chill staff, and we came in at 11 AM on a Wednesday so it felt like a private sushi experience. The layout is just a sushi bar, which makes it feel cozy and focused. I'll definitely be back. There are more hand rolls with my name on them. read more

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Great for a quick bite Got the 3 set of hand rolls - all the seaweed was crispy, rice warm, fish fresh - salmon : always likeable - yellow tail: good taste - spicy tuna : I appreciated that it wasn't minced, and was chunks. The fried crispy onion was a nice touch Miso cod hand roll - rich and buttery fish Green and red sauce : the green yuzu sauce was delicious and the red definitely less memorable Service was fast and friendly Ambience is a clear bar style right in the walkways of the Venetian, so easy to access Sushi here doesn't compare to the quality and price of the off strip locations but it gets the job done Overall I'd drop by again for a quick meal if I was staying at Venetian and craving something clean read more

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Sushi bar counter across from Yardbird. Easy a la carte and simple menu of very fresh sushi. I ordered a 3-set ($22) of Salmon, yellowtail and spicy tuna hand rolls, and added Toro sushi ($18). The Toro was the starter. Two pieces and excellent quality. Taking to the chef, they prep everything that morning so it's the freshest possible. Real Wasabi and pickled ginger accompanied the setup. You are served in a specific order. Your chef watches you to know when to prep the next one. Very reasonable prices for the quality. The dining room doesn't open until 5p but the counter was perfect. Hubs doesn't eat fish so his pear cider was choice. All for $52 not including tip. They are open until 11pm. Great spot in the Venetian, not too far of a walk from Harrah's and great break after shopping. read more

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Got a sushi box to bring back to my room. The presentation was nice, but the fish tasted quite fishy. Service wasn't great either, staff seemed a bit impatient. Hope they can improve next time read more

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Nomikai is a great spot to eat in the Venetian. To note, Nomikai has an ourside hand roll bar area along with an inside "speakeasy". These locations have different menus. I would rate the outside sushi bar area a 4.5/5 and the inside "speakeasy" a 3.5/5. -- Nomikai Sushi Bar -- The sushi bar offers hand rolls, cut rolls, sashimi, sushi, and poke bowls. The bar area has roughly 20 seats and is on a first come, first serve basis. The turnover is pretty fast so I definitely recommend waiting around. I only ordered the hand rolls and ended up coming to this spot 2 times on my trip. The hand rolls can range from $5 for vegetable to $18 for the Alaskan king crab. Salmon $7: The most basic. It lacked flavor in comparison to all of the other rolls. 2/5 Yellowtail $9: Flavorful, straight forward. 3/5 Blue Crab $11: Light, refreshing and tasted very clean. 3.5/5 Spicy Tuna $8: The most flavorful - slight kick, shiso leaf, fried onions. 5/5 Miso Black Cod $12: Delicious! Tastes exactly like a miso black cod entree at a restaurant, but in hand roll form. 4/5 Sauces $3: Chili red (garlicky) and yuzu green. Love sauces, but also the flavors mask the flavor of the roll. I recommend just dipping your hand roll in soy sauce and wasabi to enjoy the flavor of the fish itself. -- Nomikai Speakeasy -- Reservations are recommended, but luckily we were able to put our name down and we were seated within 10 minutes or so. This menu is very different as they do not offer any hand rolls. They have a small selection of appetizers, cut rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. The "Speakeasy" has roughly 12 different specialty cocktail drinks. Spicy Tuna Chips $18: Shiso, gochujang miso on a fried lotus root chip. Comes with three small lotus root chips topped with a thin slice of tuna. It was very disappointing and would not recommend this. 0/5 Bluefin Tuna Pizza $24: Heirloom tomatoes, onions. Thinly sliced bluefin on top of a cracker. Very simple but the sauce was so flavorful. 4/5 Cocktails that I tried included the Yuzu drip (vodka, yuzu, grapefruit), Whiskey & Strawberries (whisky, soju, strawberry - very sweet), Ube Espresso Martini (vodka, ube), and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blowfish (whisky, yuzu, white beach). Overall, I would highly recommend eating at the outside sushi bar. The speakeasy is best for drinking cocktails. read more

Stopped over the front/side bar area, came here right when they opened so we were the first ones got seated. The workers were working hard doing their thang and food came out in a timely manner. Ordered the 4 set hand rolls + Atlantic lobster hand roll. California; spicy tuna and salmon roll. With toro and tuna sushi. Ordered the chilled red and yuzu sauce which helped elevate the flavors even more. Everything was really great I especially love the toro ordered another set of that so buttery and fresh. I love how the rice is thin and the fish is packed you get to enjoy and taste the fish more. The spicy tuna had a hint of the shisho leaves which I liked. Definitely going to try the premium set next time. read more

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Visited on a Wednesday around 3:30pm, sushi bar had a few other guests but plenty of open seats so just walked up to the bar and grabbed a seat at the counter. Food: order the 4 piece set. Salmon handroll - solid, generous amount of salmon with a medium level of fattiness, nori was perfectly crisp and sushi rice was slightly war making for a great start to the meal Yellowtail handroll - solid, also generous amount of fish, flavor was fairly mild so paired well with wasabi and soy sauce Blue crab handroll- good, crab was lightly seasoned with a touch of acidity and had a nice salinity to it which needed no sauce from my point of view Spicy Tuna handroll - excellent, nice medium heat level, with some fried shallots and crispy pieces for added textural contrast, hands down favorite roll of the set Service was solid, quick and efficient, only took a few minutes to place order and close out, water was served at the start of the meal upon request. Handrolls were prepared as you were ready for the next bite to ensure nori stayed crisp. Overall real enjoyed handrolls at nomikai, great quick and efficient meal of your looking for great sushi on the strip. read more

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Definitely was checking out if you are at the Venetian hotel, a very simple menu, with selection of drinks! For $50 you can get specialty rules! The staff are friendly and it's very similar to Kazunori read more

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My disappointment is palatable. I made reservations for the speakeasy side of the restaurant as I figured I like cocktails and I love sushi. I was charmed with the instructions providing me a QR code for entry. I thought that this would be so cool! First thing - the service is the only reason I am not giving this a one star review. The staff were absolute gems. Our waitress was cheery and genuine. Everyone was very nice. Their enthusiasm was the only reason I didn't react negatively in the moment as they held together my shattered expectations. Flatly, this was an utter waste of money. We were escorted to a dimly lit room that had bench seating with the tables so close together it was physically impossible to slide between the tables without moving them. Inconvenient at best and embarrassing at worst. Shame, Nomikai. Seriously that was awful. We might as well had pushed the tables together as only polite etiquette created the illusion of space. If there were six inches between the tables I'd be surprised. Determined to overlook the discomfort I ordered the $78 sushi set. Typically when I eat sushi I order a 6 piece roll and 4 pieces of nigiri so I anticipated 8 pieces if nigiri and a hand roll would be plenty. What came out was the amuse-bouche of nigiri. Itsy-bitsy, teeny tiny pop-in-the-mouth bite-size pieces. I have never seen such petite portion sizes. Each was delicious, but it left me hungry which I never experienced at a sushi restaurant. Suddenly I felt like I paid for the gimmick - the illusion of exclusivity with the trend of speakeasy spots. I was hungry and irritated that a meal that cost this much was so wanting. It sounds, from reading the reviews, the counter is better but I am too discouraged to give it another go. Maybe in the future. read more

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Recently visited their speakeasy side for a dinner with friends. They were able to accommodate a larger party in a private room within their speakeasy area that was super cute and intimate! We all opted for different cocktails and pre set menus. Everything was delightful, service was great, and fish was fresh! Definitely opt in for the fresh wasabi! read more

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Nomikai is a newly opened sushi bar in the restaurant row connecting the Venetian and Palazzo. We walked by it a few times and eventually decided with needed to try it. They are located right across Chica. The sushi bar has about 12-15 seats. They also have window for to-go ordering. Apparently, they also have a speakeasy which we found out after. We dined here shortly after opening around 11AM. The staff here were some of friendliest people. The chef making our orders and the waitstaff were extremely hospitable. Something cool to note, they have a wall of "Roll Record" where they had a handful of customers listed and amount of handrolls they ate during one sitting. The highest was apparently 25, but the staff stated that same person came by and at 31 handrolls! You can do the math on how much that cost, but that's crazy! We decided to share the 4-Set handrolls which were Salmon/Yellowtail/Dungeness Crab/Spicy Tuna. The cost was $28 and we extra $3 dipping sauces of Chili Red and Yuzu Green. PRO TIP: order the dipping sauces, they were BOMB, they pair perfectly with all the handrolls. The making of the handrolls came out as fast as we were eating them. All of the options from the 4-set were delicious. The Dungeness Crab and the salmon were my personal favorites. We'd recommended Nomikai if you love sushi and are craving handrolls. We'd return again without a doubt and maybe check out the speakeasy. Thanks, Nomikai! read more

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I was a little confused by this restaurant so hopefully this will be helpful to some people. There is a casual roll bar outside in restaurant row, the speakeasy is their inside seating with tables and a fun ambience. They both have different menus. This review is for the speakeasy only! We were looking to get some hand rolls, which we saw for the menu online and not realizing it was for the outside seating area only. We got seated inside the speakeasy and it does have a nice atmosphere, very dark and detailed. Upon entering, it smelled fishy...:/ the entire time we ate it did smell fishy inside so that was unpleasant. I asked our server about rolls because we saw rolls online (that was what we wanted) but she said they only had two rolls available (no roll sets or anything of that sort). We were a bit confused because of the menu we had seen, but the server did not tell us that it's for the outside area, or we would have left and sat out there instead. I just feel like it was a bit unclear and yes that may have partially been our fault, but it was our first time so we did not know what to expect. Anyway, we sat down, ordered some drinks. Drinks are fun and unique but on the pricier end. We got the Bluefin Tuna Pizza - this was my favorite thing and would get this again. We also got the Spicy Tuna Dip, which was good as well, but I don't need to get this again. Lastly, we got Today's Sashimi which came with 9 (very small) pieces of fish. The fish was fishy....eeek. This was $29 and the slices of fish were so small, I'd say they were equivalent to about 3 pieces of normal sashimi. Service was friendly during our experience but our server switched half way through and then we felt rushed and like we were being hovered over/needed to leave. My dish was taken from under my plate as I was still eating my last bite lol! Just little things that really turned off our experience. To top it off - the bill was almost $500 for 5 people (basically for one drink each, apps to share, and sashimi) and we all left hungry and had to get pizza after! Personally, I wouldn't recommend this spot and if I were to come back, I would specifically come for the cocktails & vibes only, or I'd be willing to try the roll bar outside. However, I'm guessing they use the same fish for both areas and if the fish was fishy for the inside dining, I'd be worried it would be the same for the rolls outside. read more

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For those of you who are familiar with the Bay Area, this place is not related to the Nomikai in DTSJ. Definitely one of my favorite spots on the trip. The Speakeasy hits; wish there were more spots like this around here that could execute on this level. What initially was supposed to be a stop for post dinner drinks turned into drinks and some small bites; let's get into it shall we; Best bar bite was the Ocean Trout nigiri: "Daaaaaayum" was that good. If I wasn't a trout fan before in the nigiri/sashimi space before I certainly am now. Texture, flavor profile differentiated itself from the likes of Tuna (Toro not withstanding) If the Ocean Trout was the main attraction then the miso black cod cut roll and spicy tuna chips were very solid opening acts. Drinks: You can tell the person behind the cocktails takes pride in their craft because it was awesome. I didn't need much convincing from our server's recommendation of the Toasted Sesame Old Fashioned and Ube Espresso Martini. The old fashioned was well balanced and not overpowering by the whiskey and the notes of sesame were noticeable and complemented it quite well. Ube Espresso Martini; two of my favorite things mixed together. Here they do it right. You taste the Ube but it all mixed together well and no particular ingredient clashed. Food: Ocean Trout Nigiri: 4.8/5 Spicy Tuna Chips: 4/5 Miso Cod Cut Roll: 4.1/5 Drinks: Toasted Sesame Old Fashioned: 4.9/5 Ube Espresso Martini: 4.8/5 Service: 5/5; friendly, attentive, gave great recommendations read more

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