Hakkasan Restaurant

Cool décor, I have been at several Hakkasans in London, NYC, Miami, and now Vegas! Although there is a huge amount of branding, the restaurant wasn’t all that big. The décor was quite nice, but a bit overwhelming for some reason aesthetically. The service was excellent as expected. We ordered a lot off the menu and we had a large mix of dietary restrictions. The party really loved the food, but having been to other locations it wasn’t as good as expected, especially for the cost. That’s the reason this is a 3 star versus a 4 star.

ugh. my love/​hate relationship with hakkasan continues…
group of 15 came to celebrate a 30^th birthday, so we did private dining upstairs. preset menu that was mutli-​coursed, plus 5 orders of truffle duck, so we were set for the evening. it was actually a lot of food — which was unexpected for me. i think hakkasan’s price to food ratio is beyond sub-​par for ‘ethnic’ food — but it is what it is.
we got coktails to start, a bottle of chablis and a bottle of pinot from russian river valley. all were delicious. hakkasan has some of the best tasting cocktails around — even for major bar scene cities like sf. however they took that hong kong smokey bourbon drink off the menu! BOO! dislike so much — that drink was so delicious.
to start — hakka dim sum platter, shanghai pan fried dumplings (NOT sheng jian bao, to my disappointment), and salt n pepper calamari. the dim sum platter is beautiful and colorful and delicious, and served with like 4 dipping sauces — amaze. bbut i think its like $ 26 a pop, so i would HOPE that its delicious. pan fried ones were all right — insides werent super juicy. calamari was a bit bland for me. but texture was good and crunchy.
to continue — sweet and sour pork (a very cantonese dish), san pei chicken (taiwanese), fried cod, lightly stir fried veggies (bland and oily), truffle duck (on the saltier side but pretty delicious), egg fried rice (this was a gem!), and prawns in curry sauce (yummm, shrimps were so plump!) honestly the entrees fell flat for me. the pork was not very authentic, tasted more like something from panda express than an international chain known for quality of food. chicken was pretty tender — i combined sauce with fried rice so either the rice was bland or the chicken was too salty. unclear. i guess the duck and shrimp were my top 2 out of this round, but nothing worth writing home for.
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ended with another round of cocktails (best espresso martini in a long time!) and chocolate torte and lemon meringue cake. these were thoroughly enjoyed and loved by everyone in the party. they also did birthday macarons for my friend, so that was a nice touch. but we blew a lot of monies here… (the wines kept flowing throughout dinner)
service was good at the restaurant. we always had water filled to the brim and wine glasses didnt sit empty for long. they also adequately chilled the pinot before serving, which i thought was a nice touch!
[on an entirely separate note]
after dinner we tried to hang out in the club for a while before going to karaōke. steve aoki was playing that night, but there was no way we were going to stay until he came on. hello, karaōke! also we had destroyed some magnums at omnia the night before, so everyone was tired. now… girls could get in for free, the manager said, and guys had to pay $ 80 each. $ 80 EACH! after we just blew about 4k on dinner. im not in the hospitality industry, but im in client service, and you just dont SHAFT YOUR CLIENTS like that. the incremental gain for the evening is absolutely not worth it. we talked to 3 tiers of management before we finally negotiated a pass for the group, but in the interim our good spirits were destroyed and one of the guys from hakkasan was INCREDIBLY rude to one of my gf’s. not really acceptable behavior. it’s safe to say that i wont be returning to hakkasan (any of the locations) for a very long time. but it’s not a huge deal anyway because the sf location is ALWAYS out of soup dumplings.

Hakkasan is elevated high end haute couture Chinese cuisine. This is a spectacular runway table menu with shining stars such as the desert platter, the Sicilian pistachio semi fredo, the Hakka dim sum platter, the crispy duck salad and spicy lamb lupin wrap and I regress back to the dessert kabocha caramel cheesecake. Where do I start the artistry, the masterful artisanal craftsmanship within each dish and the cutting edge interior restaurant design highlighting in quiet elegance that this is an experience for all the senses. The staff is very lovely in all the right ways, attentive yet not intrusive Lily and Edwin took fantastic care of our every need… right away from the menu which is fabulous I want to talk immediately about the spectacular desserts and I am not typically a dessert fan. When presented they truly are the stars of the catwalk and in a predictable grand finale fashion you know that the presentation and clever selection of masterful ingredients are complex yet light as feather melt in your mouth goodness. The pastry chef magic continues to surprise and seduce every taste bud in your mouth by being a masterful waltz dancing each step between sweet and sour and light and rich in your mouth. The exquisite pairing and accessorizing between the most succulent seductive and sexy tiny bursts of flavor that hint at rich traditional french tortes, Italian gelatos, and perfectly crafted cheesecakes, madeleines, and macaroons are a delight! Yes, Hakkasan may seem extravagant in price for Chinese food however Chinese Haute Couture cuisine that is accessible for every pallet and has tasty treats for every budget make it a stellar dinner reservation when visiting Vegas! Make sure you order at least two desserts:-D.

Absolutely excellent food.
From the dim sum appetizers all the way to desert, everything was fantastic. The wife had a shrimp dish and I had the beef, both were beautifully presented and good to the last bite. They have it down here. My only food complaint is that the desert came with an incredibly tasty small scoop of ice cream. When I asked for extra ice cream I was told it was not possible b/​c they make ‘just enough’ for the amount of deserts they make.
I very much enjoyed the ambiance, it was dark and lit just right to give it a chic feel. I wish they would have a bit more of a personal touch to the service. We were sat and it took over 15 minutes for our waiter to show. even after they took my order they forgot to bring our drinks for another 10 minutes and I had to ask where the drinks were.
Despite the slightly poor service, the main reason this gets a 4 star is because of how pricey the meal was. This is ridiculously expensive Chinese food. Our bill was over $ 150 and we did not get alcohol. I guess it’s par for the course in Vegas.

Underwhelmed to say the least. Food was okay. Presentation on the crispy fried duck was horrible. Wait staff seemed bothered by our presence. Took ten mins to order a drink. Ten more mins to get our mocktails and place a food order.
Ordered just 1 drink each, and shared two «plates» the recommended stir fry pepper rib eye and crispy duck.
Waiter should of offered a suggestion as to what else to go with it. It came out and I asked for steamed rice. 10 mins later he decided to bring that out.
We skipped desert and got a 103 $ check. We had a 100 voucher for being M life platinum. We used that. Our bill was 3 $ and I’m still saying this place is 2 star… think about that.
Only positive is the hostess that sat us was beautiful and friendly.

Very popular trendy restaurant. Ambiance is very sexy and dark and seating is sectioned off so you can have a more intimate group experience. It is not open so I wouldn’t say you could scope out any potential candidates unless you are in the same sort of section. Haha. (Not that I was looking)
Dishes I recommend was the truffle roasted duck, Haka noodles, the cod, sea bass. I enjoyed the pork belly last time I guess today I was feeling the fish
This was my second experience at this venue and the service is always exceptional for us. The food was is pretty tasty. I can see why people love this location for that hip vibey atmosphere. The entrance is a little difficult to find but once you’re in the venue is cool.

Went there for our 12 year anniversary — wife picked this place. I ordered steak and my wife ordered the hakkasan noodle. Her noodle was better than my steak (don’t get me wrong the steak was really great also). I requested that the wine be picked by the Sommelier and he nailed it. A perfect match to my steak. The service was excellent and they even surprised us with a sampler desert on the house for our anniversary.

The best Chinese restaurant in Vegas. It can compete those nice ones in China even. Never recommend restaurant, but this one.

Overrated. Overpriced.
If the place serves $ 450 wagyu beef, they gotta do ten times better than what they are actually now. Place felt like a full of asian classy cliché.
Seemed like dimsum platter was the most popular appetizer, 30bucks for 8 pieces. Was expected to be wowed, no luck. Starting with something just so overrated, I knew it was not going to be money and time worth :-(
Party of 9, we were able to order many different dishes. But sadly, none of them pleased me. I dont know what to say… If they were half-​priced, maybe I could give 2.5 stars… Maybe.

Didn’t realize they had a restaurant in addition to the nightclub. My friend and I just went for drinks. You’re paying $ 18 per martini, but they are specialty cocktails that taste amazing! Their lattes were out of this world!!! The bar area has a good atmosphere for a date, as did the dining room. Pricey but would like to try it out for dinner one night.

Overall I have to give Hakkasan a four star. The service was amazing. The hostess, waitress and bartender were all super friendly and helpful. Also how can you top a hot towel after dinner?
However, the food I have to give about a 3.5÷5. It was good but not great. For the price I guess I was expecting something excellent and mind blowing. My boyfriend and I shared the scallops, ribeye and Hakka noodles. The portion sizes were large and my favorite part was the scallops but once again nothing super special.
One more reason why I gave this review a 4, the atmosphere. I loved the set up of this place and it’s mysterious yet sophisticated feel. Great ambitious for a birthday or anniversary just to make the night feel extra special.

I’ve dined at Hakkasan twice and both times the food and service have been excellent. I made a reservation for 6 at 10:30 P.M. because we we’re heading up to the dance club afterwards. We were seated right away and our drinks and food arrived pretty fast, even though the restaurant was crowded. For a cocktail, I had The Hakka and ordered the crispy duck salad. The salad was pretty incredible and the portion was substantial (I couldn’t finish it!). My husband ordered the Mongolian beef tenderloins that was pretty amazing. Everyone else enjoyed their dinner. However, one friend ordered the crispy squid/​calamari and thought that was a bit salty.
Overall we had a great experience. Beautiful restaurant with amazing ambiance. We went right up to the club from the restaurant entrance to see Calvin Harris (this is the best way to get in, no line and no cover with your food receipt!)

Food: Since it was my first visit here, I wanted to order the dish that I always see featured, which is their Dim Sum platter. It’s eight pieces of steamed dumplings. For $ 29.00. Now I’m sure that they have fresh and quality ingredients, but that’s really the most I’ve ever paid for dim sum. It was good, but it didn’t wow me. We ordered other dishes, like the Tofu and Eggplant, Shrimp Fried Rice, Egg and Scallion Fried Rice, and Short Ribs. While all were okay tasting, none of these dishes really amazed me. Some of the portions of food were meant to share, and others didn’t. Especially my dim sum platter. Which I ordered more out of curiosity.
Environment/​Ambiance: Upscale, classy, dark, could be romantic and intimate if it wasn’t so loud. I didn’t get to see the entire restaurant but it seemed like a maze and it was just so dark., much like a nightclub.
Service: I’m a little torn about service. Starting at beginning of our visit, somehow they messed up our reservation and since our party was too big to begin with, they had initially split us up. Upon checking in for our reservation, they had somehow lost the second one. So we would be able to all eat at the same time, we had opted to check in, but also get a table for the rest of our party. They had us wait all wait at the bar for the time being and sat us not only separately, but far away from each other. Which really put a damper on the night since we were celebrating a special occasion.
Tips: I would probably come back for a special occasion, like a date, a special birthday, or another bachelorette party. But otherwise, I would rather get my asian food elsewhere.

This restaurant is delicious ! With an amazing staff and is just gorgeous inside. Right when we were finished eating, we were approached by a promoter and we’re lead to vip in the club area. The club is breath taking.

Have dinner at the bar and just relax while drinking a Buddha hand and enjoying a Duck salad. The space is well appointed and the design is outstanding.

Came here after seeing a show with some friends at MGM– the staff was very friendly and accommodating although the restaurant was booked.
I had the jasmine tea smoked chicken, and it was a nice combination of sweet and savory. The skin on the chicken has a nice consistency that surprisingly worked well with the meat– my only little gripe was that for $ 30 I would have liked to see more come with the chicken than a side of jasmine rice.
All in all the service was fantastic, as was the food. If you’ve got a little extra money to spend on a nicer meal in Vegas, this is a great spot to try out.

Well, I will preface this by saying that I eat a lot of Asian food. By a lot, I mean a lot. I will agree with my other foodies on here and say this place was overrated (however, our bartender Stacey was AMAZING!)
My friend and I came here for some cocktails, but because of the reviews, decided to get a three course sample menu they were offering. The dumplings were bland, and our sea bass was nothing out of this world. Just nothing memorable or worth the price. Our dessert macaroons were out of this world though!
I thought the cocktails were overpriced for what they were, especially since nothing is truly handcrafted in terms of the cocktails, but our bartender still made a good drink, was friendly, and provided beyond exceptional service. You made Hakassan worth it girl!
Overall, décor is average, food is meh, and there is just nothing «worth it» here except for the staff.

I’m very conflicted about how I should rate Hakkasan. The food was great but I’m very angry with the lady that took my reservation.
When I asked about the dress code, she told me no jeans, t-​shirts, and sneakers. So we dressed up early because we had a full day. when we got to Hakkasan, there were people walking in wearing jeans, tees, and sneakers. Walking in dress shoes all day gave me blisters.
The food made up for a lot. The people that complained about the pricing have never eaten at a high end Chinese restaurant in Asia. You can pay $ 1,000 just for a bowl of soup.
The Chinese mushroom soup with wolfberry was excellent. The broth was rich with umami and had a simple yet sophisticated flavor.
The Peking duck with Tsar Nicoulai Reserve caviar was very decadent. The duck was traditionally prepared as you would get them in Beijing. The skin was crisp from roasting and separated from the meat. Most of the fat has rendered. They only use the skin, not the meat for the wrap. The skin was wrapped in a traditional crêpe, not a bun as bastardized by the Chinese restaurants in America.
The duck meat was stir fried in XO sauce. Asians love XO sauce. It’s made from dried shrimp and dried scallops. Rich in umami goodness.
This was a very authentic, traditionally prepared Peking duck accented with caviar. Many restaurants use the term «fusion» because of laziness. Those restaurants don’t want to put in the work of traditional preparation. Not Hakkasan. You can taste the hard work in the quality.
The braised pork belly was melt in your mouth good. It’s prepared Hangzhou style with a little more sweetness than the savory Southern Chinese style. The sauce was great with rice.
Definitely RTE next time I’m back in Vegas.

Went to Vegas for a night with a few people. Stayed at the MGM Grand and wanted to try Hakkasan because I’d heard they had good vegetarian options and it was in house.
The atmosphere is great — it’s a bit dark, but this is Vegas. I had the Weapon of Choice (some cocktail I picked out of the menu without really looking) and it was pretty strong. The food is served family style, so our table ended up with vegetarian dumplings, fried rice, the vegetarian dim sum sampler, mapo tofu, and some mixed vegetables.
The dumplings/​potstickers were the best thing I ate at that meal. The mapo tofu was really not that good, but maybe it’s because my parents are from Sichuan and I have some higher expectations. The mixed veggie dishes are not very inspired and kind of bland. The dim sum was pretty tasty. So I’d sayoverall, the appetizers were much better than the main meal.
The service was excellent, but twice the server came back to tell our table that they were out of a certain alcohol.
The receipt from Hakkasan got my group into the nightclub later in the evening in some sort of express lane, which was fantastic.

Our last night on a weekend Vegas trip was at Hakkasan, an upscale Chinese restaurant with branches in San Fran and London of all places. The décor was modern and sleek looking, with shades of blue and black. We ordered ala carte from both their regular and Chinese New Year’s special menu. All the dishes were executed perfectly, though a few really stood out.
Hakka Cocktail is the best — imagine sake, vodka (masked by the sake), coconut, guava, and lychee and you have the ultimate Asian-​themed cocktail! The Kumquatcha was more sour and bitter — next time better to get two Hakkas.
Abalone and dry scallop fried rice is similar to the traditional Fukien-​style fried rice, with this rich gravy mixed into the rice. My palate wasn’t good enough to taste the abalone, but I did like this dish.
Roasted Silver Cod with Champagne and Honey was amazing — rich, luxurious fish cooked perfectly.
Hakka Noodles — Similar to Pad Thai in texture but with a spicy afterkick.
Pak Choi with Garlic — Just a side dish but had good crunchiness and garlic flavor.
For dessert, there’s the Hazelnut Mousse with blood orange that was elegant and had good contrasts in textures and flavors. However the real winner for me was the black sesame and chocolate dumplings in Yuzu — wow who would of thought thise flavors worked so well — sweet plus bitter and a granular filling surrounded by a soft skin. The topped each dumpling with a small bit of salt for some reason — but it was all good.
Pretty good place to splurge. Service was wonderful. They actually card you if you order cocktails — excellent way to flatter customers!