When it opened, Hakkasan was one of the most buzzed-about names in Vegas, offering both a restaurant and a nightclub. If you’ve ever eaten there, you’ll understand why it had that buzz, and still does. The decor is elegant and invigorating, yet also lush and serene.
Hakkasan’s cocktails are exceptional, and we’ve got the perfect selection to start off your dining experience. The Three Treasures features Cazadores Blanco tequila, guava, Thai basil, cassis and cold-pressed lime. I know, I know, there are more than three delicious ingredients there, but what can you do? The Scorched Melon is concocted with Olmeca Altos Plata tequila, rock melon, tamarind cold-pressed lime and Firewater bitters, with atomized mezcal. That mezcal lends a deliciously smoky aroma, teasing your olfactory senses. You can also get an alcohol-free version of this called the Rock Melon Refresher.
The Cantonese cuisine here includes many classics, but in a modern, elevated way. And the restaurant just updated its menu for fall, meaning even more delicacies are in store for lucky diners. Some items to consider for appetizers and dim sum (and yes, do share, and share your entrées, too!): The truffled beef tartare on a turnip cake with preserved egg; wild mushroom puff with a truffle aioli; and crispy duck salad, anointed with pomelo, shallots and pine nuts.
For the main courses, General Tsao chicken cooks up crispy chicken breast with chili and sesame., soy-ginger glazed salmon, and jasmine-smoked prime short rib comes with a pickled lotus root on the side (an acquired taste, so be careful with this one). And on the side, Hong Kong fried rice incorporates shrimp and pork along with asparagus, yellow chives and a wok-fried egg.
For the vegans in the group, Hakkasan has a good range of items, each denoted on the menu, including a faux chicken. Yum!
Do not skip desserts, as they are out of this world! The Spikey Lemon resembles a sort of lemon meringue pie, The Strawberry is a gorgeous, shiny ornament that’s all edible. At every step of Hakkasan, you’re reminding yourself that you have to come back.
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