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Jeff Williams
2 days ago
10 out of 10 and a bucket-list item checked off.
We stumbled into Momofuku without a reservation after our first choice was booked solid, and we were offered a great table with a view of the kitchen.
The cocktails were excellent. We ordered several dishes at once so we could sample some of the hot appetizers along with the roasted chicken. Fantastic all around.
The star of the show was the A5 Hokkaido Wagyu, which my wife and I split. Authentic, certified Japanese Wagyu can be difficult to find, and I didn’t want to let the opportunity pass me by. The 4 oz portion was sliced thin and absolutely delicious, especially with the Japanese-inspired raw egg dipping sauce traditionally used with sukiyaki. The chef even came to our table to present the Wagyu and explain how to prepare the egg dipping sauce, which made the experience even more memorable.
The service was extremely professional while still being warm and friendly. Mags, you made our meal that much more fun with your help.
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would come back 100 times over.
JT
Jordan Tompkins
3 days ago
I have to be honest, I wasn’t crazy about my ramen. BUT, the wings appetizer we ordered were perfectly crispy and the sauce was great. More importantly, I had possibly the best desert of my life here. It was a miso blondie with caramel sauce and chai ice cream. It was out of this world, sadly I think it was a special which sucks because I haven’t stopped thinking about it since we left last week. Service was good and my husband enjoyed his steak. Really more of a 4.5/5
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Passion Bouthsavong (Kietpb)
Aug 24, 2026
Our experience at Momofuku was absolutely amazing! We saved this dinner for the last night of my joint bachelor and bachelorette trip, and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end the trip. The food was incredible, the drinks were amazing, but what truly made the night unforgettable were our server, Christine, and our bartender, Kevin.
They were both so fun, lively, genuine, and welcoming. You can tell when someone is being genuinely themselves, and their energy made the entire experience feel so personal and enjoyable. We laughed so much and genuinely had the best time.
Honestly, I would come back to Momofuku solely to see Christine and Kevin again! They made our last night so memorable, and I’m so glad we got to experience this restaurant with them. 10/10 experience — amazing food, amazing drinks, and even better people! ❤️
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I had a really nice experience at Momofuku inside The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.
We came mainly for the ramen, and I was pleasantly surprised by how rich and flavorful the broth was. The portions were generous, and the ramen was definitely satisfying. It may not be the most traditional Japanese ramen I’ve ever had, but I actually enjoyed the Asian fusion style.
What made the experience more interesting was talking to the bartender. There was a red-haired bartender who was very friendly and patient. He took the time to explain the different ramen options and recommendations, which was really helpful since some of the choices aren’t immediately obvious from the menu. Definitely ask the bartender if you’re not sure what to order!
The chicken wings and rice cakes were also worth trying. They had a noticeable Korean-style flavor, which made sense considering Momofuku’s Korean-American culinary influence.
Overall, I wouldn’t come here expecting a traditional Japanese ramen shop. Quite frankly, $210 for these are expensive. It’s more of a modern Asian fusion experience with a Vegas atmosphere. The ramen was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the service made the visit enjoyable.
A good place to stop by if you’re staying at or visiting The Cosmopolitan. 🍜
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Bill Kaufmann
Aug 20, 2026
Stopped by Momokufu for a late lunch. Underwhelming. I’d rank along with the AI slop I too often see these days. Somehow based on a quite good concept, from a restaurant somewhere else that may have been quite good, but diluted and poorly executed to a faint representation of the original. I’ve seen David Chang speak before, and m theory is that he has a loose style and natural talent that may work well when he is in charge of the kitchen, but doesn’t translate when outsourced.
Ordered Shishito peppers, bok choy, couscous garden salad, lamb rib appetizer, half branzino, and ginger/mushroom noodle dish. Of the above, the salad was really horrendous. Brown lettuce, grainy hard couscous, no dressing (maybe a mistake of the kitchen). Generously, our very helpful waiter took it back and refunded. Bok Choy didn’t taste bad, but tiny portion and served cold. Would have been much better as a warm dish. And boy chow so cheap, why skimp on the portion? The noodle dish was OK, but packed into a tiny bowl with cold vegetables on top of warmish noodles. Impossible to mix without making a huge mess. Branzino and Lamb not bad, although both had a bit of a stinky taste of meat that maybe wasn’t quite at its ideal freshness. Shishitos were quite nice though. Unfortunately downhill from there.
I always struggle with food in Vegas. The options and variety are profuse, with flashy names at every corner, but always disappointing results. Ah well. We are only here on a stopover to see Zion and Bryce which are the real attraction.