Konnichiwa!!!

Chef Akira Back. I just love you. You are by far one of my favorite Chefs of all time! The man just keeps re-inventing himself and all his dishes are to die for. Each plate was exceptionally presented with a personality of its own!

His most recent restaurant takes place in the lovely Mandalay Bay Resort named Kumi, specializing in his typical Japanese fair with a Korean Twist.  The place is gorgeous! I felt so fancy! Beautiful designed with Japanese Cherry Blossoms and Bonsai Trees with minimal lighting, perfect for a romantic date night and plenty of space for a large party!

 

The food. Omg. We ordered several items; first dish that came out was the Rock Shrimp Tempura with Sriracha Ranch. Spicy, creamy, crunchy samd shrimpy! All the things that excited my Thai palate!

 

 

 Crispy Rice topped with Blackened Tuna was next and yes, it was very crispy! Doused with delicous Screaming O Sauce. Yum!

Yellowtail Serrano with Micro Cilantro. I love yellowtail, its my favorite fish to have sashimi style and adored it at Kumi the most. The Yuzu soy sauce and Serrano were a great combination.

 Whitefish Carpaccio with Hirame and Dried Shallots. Not everyones favorite. Minimal flavor, shallots tasted sort of burnt.

 

My favorite dish was the Toban Filet w/Mushrooms on the Sizzling Plate. You can hear this plate the moment it leaves the kitchen! I love the sound of meat sizzling and the facial you get while diving in.

 

 

 

My 2^nd favorite is the Pop Rock Roll. This dish was exciting! With every bite there was a snap , crackle and pop! Such a fun dish!

 

 

Service: Friendly, I love it when people have a sense of urgency. And last but not least ambiance was fun and hip with a live Dj! I had such a wonderful time here and I'm %100 positive all of you foodies will as well! Don't forget to invite me if you go!!

 

Cheers!!!

 

 

 

American Comfort Food at its finest!

We all have those days, weeks and even months of being such fatties. Mine is this month.  National Burger Month! Very fitting. And what better place to be a fatty at other than at Citizens Kitchen and Bar located in the heart of Mandalay Bay Resort! Owned by Light Group and conveniently open 24/7 to satisfy all your inner fat kid cravings! 

Of course I ordered the "Fatty Melt" at about 4am. It was ridiculous! I had to order it. It was literally two hearty pieces of burger patties sandwiched in between a tomato grilled cheese sandwich. If I were to die, I would want that in my mouth before I go. Compliments to Chef Brian Massie, so brillilant! So comforting, exactly what one needs after a night of drinking or being a "fatty."

Cheers!