The best chefs from Hong Kong recreate classical Cantonese and Szechwan recipes at Shanghai Lilly, one of the world’s most outstanding Chinese restaurants. The decor alone has received awards for hospitality design. In addition to a main dining room, four private rooms are available. The restaurant is named after a prominent Chinese entertainer, hostess and humanitarian of the 1920's and 1930's. Black and white photos of Asian celebrities decorate the walls. The menu is equally authentic and sophisticated. For an appetizer, try lobster lettuce wraps with sausage and scallops. read more »

Pearl is an upscale Chinese restaurant in a modern décor and with a focus on Cantonese and Shanghai dishes, mainly made from fresh seafood. Chef Kai-Wa Yau changes the menu frequently to be able to use ingredients at their seasonal finest. Signature dishes of the chef include the crispy garlic chicken, spider prawn dumplings, and an elegant Mongolian beef. The Peking duck at Pearl is famous. It is carved right at the table, and served in thin crepes with a special dipping sauce. Stir fries are also a good light chouce, like the beef with bamboo and black mushrooms. read more »

P.F. Chang’s China Bistros are found in almost 100 locations across the United States, and Las Vegas all by itself accounts for four of them. The menu is a fusion of Asian flavors with an urbane flair and some Western influences in how the restaurant is operated. Chang's is often thought of as “trendy,” even though the décor incorporates many aspects of China’s long and rich history. The interiors of the restaurants are all elegant and welcoming, using dark woods and soft colors. Most offer the alternative to eat on a terrace or patio in the fresh air, if desired. read more »

Ming's Table transports you to Asia, both in the ambiance of the restaurant and with the cuisine. The great variety of Asian and Pacific Rim dishes are here to try. The seafood is kept live in tanks until ordered. The roast duck comes with traditional plum sauce. Beef in black pepper sauce is a menu favorite. Shrimp lovers will have several tempting dishes to choose from. Mandarin pork chop, Hong Kong-style soups, stuffed wontons, bok choy, dan-dan noodles, satay sticks and many other dishes – modern and traditional – await. read more »

Offering Chinese and Pacific Rim dishes with influences from France, this modern, fusion cuisine restaurant in the Palms Casino Resort is modeled after the Buddha Bar in Paris, also owned and operated by the George V Restauracion Group. Menu items come from Japan, Vietnam, China, France, and the South Pacific. Large, gold statues of Buddha greet guests who arrive though the Palm Casino at the entry tower. Try the small water bar (room for just six) or the sushi bar (accommodates only ten). read more »

Jasmine is an elegant Chinese restaurant in the Bellagio under the culinary direction of Phillip Lo. The restaurant itself is welcoming and pleasing, with views of the gardens and the lake at the Bellagio. The décor is accented with beautiful works of Chinese art. The cuisine is basically Hunan, Szechwan and Cantonese food, prepared and presented in Chef Lo’s “nouvelle Hong Kong” style. read more »

"Fusia" means the basic, modern Chinese cuisine has been fused imaginatively with several other culinary traditions. The restaurant is very contemporary and reasonably large, with room for over 200 between the main dining area and the lounge. Screens are used to make tables seem more separated and intimate. Chef Gerald Trujillo is the creative intellect behind Fusia, combining Asian, European and New World flavors and textures. read more »

Fin is an elegant Asian restaurant, with a focus on modern, Pacific Rim seafood cuisine. The restaurant displays Chinese murals, crystal balls that hang down from the ceiling. Lighting effects are unusual, but very pleasant. Some critics contend that Fin is the most upscale Chinese restaurant in all of the United States. The bilingual (Chinese and English) menu has some tastes of Japan and the South Pacific as well as Cantonese classics. Appetizers include a foursome of jellyfish, Chinese ham, beef flank and octopus. read more »

The China Grill serves large portions, so you can share. The ingredients are of the highest quality, and the dishes are prepared according to traditional Asian recipes, but with several innovative touches. The modern, urbane Chinese restaurant is patterned on its New York brother, with lots of emphasis on stylish décor and impressive presentations. Quality can be seen in the Szechwan beef, for example, which is made from dry-aged beef that has been grilled prior to inclusion in the dish. The duck is served with a sauce of caramelized black vinegar and pancakes with scallions. read more »

This Pan-Asian restaurant, supervised by Chef Jean-Marie Josselin, is on the Strip, in Caesars Palace. Chef Josselin is a pioneer in the fusion of Asian and French cuisine and has created what is described as "Hawaiian Regional." The restaurant's name is the area code for Hawaii. The ambiance is elegant and unusual, with Asian touches and a luxurious use of glass and onyx. The specialties are fresh seafood from Hawaii, prepared with French, Italian, Thai, Indian, Chinese and Japanese flavors. Try Chef Josselin's light, five-course tasters of different kinds of seafood options. read more »