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Nevada, North America, Western US & Canada · February 9, 2024

Best Places to Eat in Las Vegas (Off the Strip)

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Las Vegas has plenty of award-winning restaurants on the strip, but there are so many great spots off the strip that often get overlooked.

My husband grew up in Las Vegas so we go back often to visit family. Over the years, I have put together a list of some of the best places to eat in Las Vegas that are recommended by locals!

*Updated March 2025

Best Places to Eat in Las Vegas (Off the Strip)

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Table of Contents

  • Shang Artisan Noodle
  • The Peppermill
  • Zenaidaโ€™s Cafรฉ
  • 8 Kitchen
  • Saint Honorรฉ
  • Din Tai Fung
  • T-Swirl Crepe
  • Biscuits and Bourbon
  • Somisomi
  • Cruncheese
  • TK’s Boba & Creamery

Shang Artisan Noodle

Shang Artisan Noodle is the one restaurant we keep coming back to every time we visit Las Vegas! It is also the first restaurant I mention when people ask for recommendations.

This restaurant continues the art of noodle making that has been passed down for centuries from the Shan-Xi province of China.

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The houseemade noodles are made fresh daily and hand-pulled right in front of your eyes.

In addition to hand-pulled noodles, they also have knife-shaved noodles where chunks of dough are shaved from a dough ball directly into a pot of boiling water. It doesn’t get any fresher than that!

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My husband lived in Taiwan for a few years and claims that these are just as authentic as the hand-pulled and knife-shaved noodles that you can find in Asia.

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Everything on the menu is delicious, but I would recommend getting the Beef Noodle Soup with the hand-pulled noodles and the Chicken Chow Mein with the knife-shaved noodles.

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The portions are generous and the price is very reasonable for what you get.

There is often a long wait and they don’t take reservations, but I highly recommend adding your name to the waitlist on Yelp before you arrive.

The Peppermill

The Peppermill is a Las Vegas institution with a colorful history. It was once an old mob hangout and has been featured in several movies, TV shows, and music videos.

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You’ll find huge portions of homestyle comfort dishes that can easily be shared. Their legendary omelets are made with 8-10 eggs per omelet!

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The Peppermill has a funky vibe with neon lights and a giant indoor tree. Dining at The Peppermill is just as much about the experience as it is about the meal!

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Breakfast is served all day and it is open 24 hours a day on Saturdays and Sundays. The Peppermill is often described as “Denny’s on Crack”. I would have to say that is a pretty accurate description!

In addition to breakfast dishes, they also have an extensive menu with appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, steak, and so much more!

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Be sure to stop by the Fireside Lounge at Peppermill, it eludes all the Old Vegas glam. Elvis was even a regular here back in the day.

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Your server will even take a photo that you can take home as a little souvenir.

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At the time we visited, we even had a chance to talk to Peggy, the general manager.

She was 17 years old when she started working at the Peppermill as a waitress soon after it first opened. She has now been working here for over 50 years and has quite the stories to tell!

Just a heads up that The Peppermill is always packed, but it is worth the wait! They do take reservations over the phone.

Zenaidaโ€™s Cafรฉ

Zenaida’s Cafe is a no-frills joint located in an unassuming strip mall.

It may not seem like much from the outside, however, this local gem has stellar Yelp reviews and even ranked #24 on Yelp’s list of the Top 100 restaurants in the US in 2022.

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It’s been on my radar for a while and after finally getting a chance to visit, I can attest that it lives up to the hype!

Their housemade cinnamon roll is ginormous and literally melts in your mouth. It comes with two cinnamon rolls stacked on top of each other, so I recommend sharing this dish.

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My son devoured his Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, and the Caprese Benedict was divine!

It tastes just as amazing as it looks with an English muffin topped with oven-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, a poached egg, and drenched in pesto hollandaise.

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They even delivered hot gooey chocolate chip cookies with our check. I’m not sure if that is standard or we just lucked out, but either way, do NOT skip the cookies!

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8 Kitchen

8 Kitchen is a modern eatery located in Henderson. It features elevated Hawaiian, American, and Japanese fusion dishes served in a casual setting.

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The menu is constantly rotating with new and innovative dishes. The most popular dishes will then find a permanent spot on the menu of one of the other restaurants owned by the 8 Lifestyle Group.

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It’s a cool concept and a great way to try upscale cuisine before it is rebranded with an upscale price tag!

We love the variety of dishes offered on the menu. You can find everything from burgers and fries to Tonkotsu Pork Ramen and a Grilled Huli Huli Chicken Plate.

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Be sure to grab some homemade mochi too!

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Everything is flavorful, fresh, and high quality for such a fast and casual eatery.

Saint Honorรฉ

Saint Honorรฉ is a “Coutur Doughnut Shop” that creates some of the best doughnuts we’ve ever eaten!

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The brioche dough is made fresh from scratch each morning using only high-quality ingredients. The doughnuts are then thoughtfully decorated by a renowned pastry artist.

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Each doughnut is a work of art and tastes just as amazing as it looks!

New seasonal creations are constantly being added to the menu, but a few classic favorites include the creme brรปleรฉ filled with a homemade creme and topped with a hard sugar shell.

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The Boston Cream is also popular, filled with chantilly cream and topped with chocolate ganache. We also love the Raspberry Beret topped with cream puffs, fruit, and dollops of frosting.

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The croissant doughnut is only available on Saturdays and Sundays and it’s amazing if you’re able to try it!

While you’re there, grab a slice of pizza, signature cheese bread, or salad from Pizza Anonymous to balance out the sugar!

Din Tai Fung

I know this post is about the best places to eat off the strip, but I can’t help but mention Din Tai Fung located at Aria Resort & Casino. They have managed to create quite a sensation with their handmade dumplings!

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Din Tai Fung is known for their soup dumplings, but everything on the menu is amazing and made fresh by hand daily. They even have a glass window looking into the kitchen where you can watch them make the dumplings.

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Ordering from the menu is a little different than typical restaurants. It is more of a tapas or dim sum style where you order small plates to share as a table.

A few of the most popular dishes include Cucumber Salad, Hot & Sour Soup, Pork Xiao Long Bao (soup noodles), Chicken Dumplings, Steamed Pork Buns, and Noodles with Spicy Sauce.

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Whatever you do, be sure to save room for the chocolate dumplings with sea salt caramel foam for dessert! 10/10!

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The beautiful restaurant is massive with plenty of seating. However, the tables always fill up fast, so be sure to book reservations in advance!

T-Swirl Crepe

T-Swirl Crepe serves both sweet and savory Japanese-style crepes. The perfectly thin, crispy, chewy crepes are folded into a cone and filled with a variety of toppings.

We love the Chicken Teriyaki, T-Swirl BLT, and Angus Short Ribs. The Vegetarian Lover is also delicious with a flavorful sesame dressing.

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For the dessert crepe, the Strawberry Nutella is a classic favorite. We also love the Crepe Brรปleรฉ, Fuji Caramel Apple, and Blueberry Cheesecake.

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Biscuits and Bourbon

Biscuits and Bourbon is a trendy restaurant in Henderson’s historic Water Street District.

This 13-square mile townsite was developed in 1941 and was the birthplace of Henderson. The area has undergone revitalization efforts over the years while still maintaining the charm of yesteryear.

Biscuits and Bourbon is known for its homemade buttermilk biscuits with jam and flavored honey. Be sure to order a basket for the table!

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They also have hearty comfort dishes like the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich, Smoked Wings, Loaded Mac & Cheese, and their signature 10-hour smoked brisket.

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Everything we’ve ever tried here has been delicious. It’s also fun to walk around and explore this lesser-known historic area after your meal.

Somisomi

Somisomi is a Korean-inspired dessert shop. Their signature treat is called Taiyaki, which is a soft waffle cone shaped like a fish and then filled with ice cream and toppings.

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You can customize your creation by first picking a filling, such as custard or Nutella. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the cheddar or red bean!

You’ll then pick your flavor of soft-serve ice cream with classics like chocolate, vanilla, and Oreo. They also have unique flavors like Ube, Matcha, and Milk Tea.

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To finish off, pick the toppings of your choice and enjoy!

Cruncheese

Cruncheese is located next to Somisomi at Shanghai Plaza in Las Vegas’ Chinatown District. They specialize in gourmet Korean-style Myungrang corndogs.

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They have creative options like squid ink corndogs and rice cake corndogs, or you can play it safe and stick with the classic sausage and cheddar corndog.

For the classic corndog, the sausage is wrapped in cheddar, dipped in batter, and rolled in panko crumbs before being deep-fried. You then get to choose different sauces to drizzle over your corndog.

We especially love the Potato and Mozzarella corndog dusted lightly with sugar and drizzled with parmesan garlic sauce. It is such a unique combination and sinfully delicious in Sin City!

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After you eat, take time to walk around Shanghai Plaza and check out the shops. You’ll find unique gifts like the stuffies at Miniso or anime figurines and Pokemon cards at 888 Collectibles.

TK’s Boba & Creamery

TK’s Boba & Creamery is a fun hangout spot off the Las Vegas strip. They serve flavorful boba smoothies, teas, slushies, scooped ice cream, and Thai rolled ice cream.

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The rolled ice cream is made with sweetened cream, chopped fresh fruit, and other toppings spread into a thin layer.

It is then flash-frozen before being scraped into a roll and topped with your choice of toppings. The Cookie Munster and Rainbow Road are our favorites.

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We especially love this place because they have game consoles, pinball machines, and arcade games that are free for customers to use.

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This is a fun place to come to in the evenings to spend an hour or so playing Mario Kart with family or friends while enjoying a delicious sweet treat!

A Few More of the Best Places to Eat in Las Vegas Off the Strip:

  • The Goodwich: This gourmet sandwich shop ranked #8 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in the US in 2022. They have mastered the art of the stacked sandwich! Try the RU Chicken Sandwich, the GW Patty Melt, or the Reuben-ish Sandwich.
  • Honey Salt: This chef-driven restaurant in Sumerlin features only the freshest local ingredients when possible. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try the Carnival French Toast, Bacon Grilled Cheese, Spicy Bolognese Pasta, and Savory Monkey Bread.
  • Amano: Amano is known for their signature โ€œFat Babyโ€ which consists of a bread cone stuffed with pasta and sauce. 
  • Eat:ย Eat serves a variety of homestyle comfort dishes for breakfast and brunch. Order their cinnamon biscuits!
  • Battistaโ€™s Hole in the Wall: This eclectic restaurant serves the best home-cooked Italian food in Las Vegas!
  • Baby Stacks: One of the best places to go for breakfast and brunch in Las Vegas, try the red velvet pancakes.

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