Much Anticipated Sushisamba Strip Opens In Las Vegas

SUSHISAMBA strip is now open. Located at The Palazzo Las Vegas on the retail level of The Shoppes at The Palazzo, SUSHISAMBA's newest and largest location at 14,000 square feet reflects the theatricality and exuberance of its decadent desert domain. SUSHISAMBA strip is the group's first location on the West Coast and the sixth in the group.

The restaurant offers a dining room that seats 150 people, a 21-person sushi bar and a main bar accommodating 35 people. Eclectic menus dinner are offered, as well as Sunday brunch and lunch. Another first for the Las Vegas location: SUSHISAMBA's distinctive robata grill showcasing dishes such as Lamb Chops with Guava Ponzu, Tobiko and Spiced Panko and Grilled Jumbo Prawns, complementing the restaurant's extensive menu of classic Japanese tempura, Brazilian churrasco and feijoada and Peruvian anticuchos, or marinated skewered meats roasted over an open fire.

SUSHISAMBA strip was designed by ICrave, an award-winning design firm with deep roots in the hospitality industry. Guests are greeted by an architectural glass fa�ade inspired by Mondrian in its linearity, color, and sharp edges. Dramatic 16-foot ceilings create a soaring atrium that houses the main restaurant space, a vibrant, Carnaval-inspired environment that mirrors the energy of the Las Vegas Strip beyond its doors. The area is anchored by an oversized art installation - a three-dimensional illustration through space of swirling "ribbons" that explode from the center of the room and wrap their way around eating spaces, winding around the sushi bar and lounge, evoking a feeling of movement and dynamism. The robata station is encased in semi-transparent Frit glass to offer a glimpse of the fiery grill. Customized millwork fuses pale blonde ash wood with dark wenge wood for the bar tables. Artful projections move continuously on scrims and walls, with visuals featuring the colors, flavors, and cultures of Japan, Brazil, and Peru.

Chef Jose Mendin is SUSHISAMBA strip's executive chef. Among his favorite dishes: EastWest, which combines Kobe Style Beef Tataki with truffle oil-tofu crema, ponzu jelly & shimeji mushroom and Beef Tenderloin Seviche with Peruvian 'canario' bean, avocado, lime, tamari soy and aji panca oil on one plate. Chef Mendin brings his unstoppable energy and passion to the kitchen of SUSHISAMBA strip, making him one of the growing restaurant group's shining stars.

As for d�cor, celebrated Brazilian artist, Felipe Yung (also known as "Flip"), lent his talent and spray paint to SUSHISAMBA's d�cor. Flip's following began when he became one of the first graffiti artists to draw characters without letters throughout the streets of Brazil. His work is influenced by urban culture and Japanese calligraphy. His signature characters, including "Flipitos" (little ones) and "Jagun�os" (giants with small heads), are showcased throughout the space.

SUSHISAMBA offers inventive fare uniting bold Brazilian flavors, precise Japanese technique and exquisite Peruvian culinary traditions on one plate. In addition to the Las Vegas debut, SUSHISAMBA has outposts in New York, Chicago, Miami and Tel Aviv. Please see www.sushisamba.com for more information.