Why you should experience Kusa Nori in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kusa Nori is a contemporary Japanese restaurant where the Las Vegas Strip's luxury dining culture, refined Japanese culinary traditions, modern sushi craftsmanship, and polished hospitality converge into one of Resorts World Las Vegas' signature dining destinations.
Set within Resorts World Las Vegas along Las Vegas Boulevard South near Resorts World Drive and just steps from Alle Lounge on 66, the restaurant unfolds through dramatic contemporary interiors and the aromas of charcoal-grilled robata, sushi rice, fresh seafood, citrus, soy, and fragrant broths as modern Japanese cuisine immediately takes center stage. Anticipation steadily builds as pristine sashimi, robata specialties, and inventive signature rolls reveal a philosophy centered on precision, restraint, and exceptional ingredients. The defining moment arrives when classical Japanese technique and contemporary culinary creativity unite through disciplined preparation that allows premium seafood to remain the unmistakable focus. The result is an experience defined by refinement, craftsmanship, and one of the Las Vegas Strip's leading Japanese restaurants.
What you should know about Kusa Nori.
Kusa Nori is best known for opening with Resorts World Las Vegas on June 24, 2021, debuting as the resort's modern Japanese restaurant developed by Resorts World Las Vegas and joining the property's original collection of signature dining concepts alongside Brezza, Genting Palace, FUHU, and ¡VIVA! by Ray Garcia. Executive Chef Ryan Nuqui, a Hawaii-born chef whose Las Vegas career spans more than 23 years, leads the culinary program after serving at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Yellowtail at Bellagio, Bacchanal Buffet, SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill, and orchestrating multiple James Beard House Dinners between 2009 and 2011. The restaurant combines a sushi bar, robatayaki, and contemporary Japanese cuisine through specialties including Yoshi's Cube, the Battle Born Roll, oysters, sashimi, nigiri, robata meats, seafood, and whole Peking duck, complemented by an extensive sake program and daily happy hour. Continued stewardship by Resorts World Las Vegas, Chef Ryan Nuqui's extensive culinary background, participation in resort-wide collaborations including Savor Society, and a menu balancing traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary presentation have established Kusa Nori among the resort's defining culinary destinations.
Pristine bluefin tuna, buttery hamachi, delicately sliced sashimi, charcoal-fired robata, fragrant sushi rice, citrus, fresh wasabi, and carefully seasoned soy establish a culinary theme rooted in contemporary Japanese cooking. Signature rolls, oysters, robata-grilled meats, whole Peking duck, thoughtfully prepared seafood, premium sake, and refined desserts deepen that foundation through contrasting textures, balanced flavors, and disciplined presentation. Precise knife work, careful rice preparation, controlled charcoal grilling, restrained seasoning, and meticulous plating preserve the integrity of each ingredient while allowing Japanese culinary traditions to remain the defining focus throughout the menu. Together, technical precision, exceptional seafood, contemporary creativity, and disciplined execution create a dining character defined by refinement, balance, and craftsmanship.
How to fold Kusa Nori into your trip.
Kusa Nori works as the centerpiece of an evening exploring Resorts World Las Vegas.
Begin at Alle Lounge on 66, where sweeping views across the Las Vegas Valley establish an elegant beginning before naturally leading toward Kusa Nori for contemporary Japanese cuisine. Continue to Resorts World Theatre, where headline entertainment and advanced production technology broaden the evening through one of the Strip's premier performance venues. Conclude at Gatsby's Cocktail Lounge, where refined cocktails, sophisticated interiors, and lively social energy provide a fitting finale celebrating another dimension of Resorts World's hospitality program. The progression moves naturally from panoramic views to refined Japanese cuisine before concluding with contemporary cocktail culture, revealing how dining, entertainment, and hospitality collectively define Resorts World Las Vegas.
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