Fusion Cuisine

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Fusion Cuisine is a relatively new concept. A few famous chefs and restaurants in San Francisco started using the term to apply to that subtle combination of Asian and European cooking. Sometimes the mix relates to the ingredients, sometimes to the method of preparation, and often it describes the method of presentation. Over time, the contributing influences expanded to include Polynesian and Indo-Chinese as well as Japanese and Chinese cooking on the Asian side. The main base of European cooking – French – also expanded to include influences from neighboring cultures, and particularly from the Mediterranean. In rare instances the “fusion” in question might include a third influence, say Mexican, Greek or Lebanese. Many of the most upscale, contemporary restaurants of Las Vegas offer “fusion” cuisine, and import their ingredients daily from many different parts of the world.

Little Buddha

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 »

Koi

Koi is a fusion of Asian and California cuisines. It is one of several successful restaurants. The other “Koi” venues are New York, Los Angeles and Bankok. The sushi at Koi is creatively made from fresh ingredients flown in from all over the world, and presented in ways designed to delight the patrons. From the many tempting main dishes on the menu, take a look at the filet mignon toban-yaki (Kobe beef) and the soft shell crab that comes with a spicy cream and ponzu sauce. read more »

Fusia

"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 »

Ah Sin

Ah-Sin is a Pan-Asian restaurant in the Paris Las Vegas. Ah Sin is right on the Strip, with unique decor and ambiance. Its trademark is tasty "fusion" dishes, mixing Asian and French traditions, like lamb chops cooked Mongolian style, Korean barbecue, satay sticks, noodle dishes, sushi, and lobster salad. Try the soups - good as a full meal, or the roast duck salad. Peking duck is considered a special forte. Basically, all the tastes of the Pacific Rim of Asia are open to the dinner guest. The location is either open air or air conditioning - guest's choice. read more »

Cili

“Cili” is Balinese for “prosperity, health and good fortune.” Cili, the restaurant, is an elegant venue, based on a “South Seas Paradise” theme. Located on the Strip, in the Bali Hai Golf Club, Cili also offers patrons a venue for private parties for up to 450 invitees – lunches, weddings, parties and banquets of all kinds. Guests can chose to dine on the open air patio or in the air conditioned interior. One private dining room overlooks the 16th green of Bali Hai Golf Club. read more »