Las Vegas, NV.

Little Buddha Cafe

The Open View

For three star Asian, try Little Buddha in Las Vegas. Located in the West Of Strip area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its fusion. Know before you go: this place features live music. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar and valet parking. This place is open late and good for groups.

User Reviews of Little Buddha Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by jim r.

2.0 of 5 stars. Great atmosphere, but the food was unremarkable and overpriced.The $20 king roll was no better than something I buy at the store, the Miso soup was pedestrian, the calamari was sub par, and the pork...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dizzle F.

3.0 of 5 stars. My hubby took me here for my birthday last Friday. I was expecting it to be over the top, and it didn't disappoint. Although pretty expensive ($22 for a single order of chow mein??!!), the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place, like most places in casinos on the Strip, has amazing over-the top decor. The rotunda antechamber is breathtaking, and the following rooms are not much less stunning, with tall ceilings...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Waterdog B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Still sucks....Carry on..
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by andrea f.

1.0 of 5 stars. Little Buddha - Big Attitude :( There is no Zen at this Buddha dump. Our party of 18 was told to wait in the tiny bar area - where one bartender took 30 minutes to splash together a very mediocre...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben J.

1.0 of 5 stars. We were told our large group could be accommodated if we ordered from a fixed menu. We assumed we would sit at one table, and and were ok w/ the fixed menu. When we arrived, we learned that OOPS you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by fivestar R.

1.0 of 5 stars. TOP 5 WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCES... For a little Buddha the manager had a big napoleon complex. I was a victim of that Waterdog large party massacre. 18 people took taxis from the Wynn... When we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dean y.

4.0 of 5 stars. The decor of the this place is very impressive- with giant statues and a very chic bar area. Very nice place for an intimate dinner. Dinner was great- order the sea bass- very tasty - egg rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by P C.

1.0 of 5 stars. I will never go here again...The only reason we went here is because we were staying at the Palms and wanted our meal to be comped.We made a reservation for 7 people at 8:30pm. We arrived there at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bert T.

1.0 of 5 stars. 2 words: Food Poisoning.I had a Rainbow Roll. That was all I ate. Around 230am I started having pains and started throwing up. I was stuck in my room, not enjoying vegas for the next 2 days vomiting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Leza B.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere is really cool. The prices weren't bad at all. Now the reason I can't give this place a higher score isn't because the food wasn't great. It actually was, but the next day I got really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sasha y.

2.0 of 5 stars. We came here on our first night for dinner and while the service was excellent, the food was just OK. It's not that it was bad it was just not that exciting, I guess I expected more out of a Vegas...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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what can i say by Nicole B. at InsiderPages

I visited for the 1st time last week and was really impressed by Little Buddha.The food was outstanding with a great variety to suit all palates.Service was fantastic, our waiter was outstanding and was really...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew P.

4.0 of 5 stars. We only had apps, sushi and drinks, but the Little Buddha roll was nice--extra crunchy seaweed wrapper, high grade ingredients. Yum. The miso soup was some of the best I've ever had. The BBQ ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not bad.The spicy tuna wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still good for what it was; the Mongolian beef wasn't as savory as it could've been; the orange chicken was the best dish of the night;...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by King D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm getting hungry just thinking about this place. The Palms roll is an absolute must. Trust me, just go there and order it. You will be amazed.Great food, great service, and everything is reasonably...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ethan E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great little sushi bar inside the plams. Only open for dinner but dont let that deter you, they had some really solid rolls, including several inspired specialty rolls.A couple friends also ate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I stayed at the Palms this weekend so we ate at Little Buddha on Sat night. I had a Lychee Martini that was strong, but pretty good. I had the Spicy Lettuce Wraps, which was a very good amount,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily M.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place was very trendy and romantic! My honey took me here to celebrate our win at craps.. The ambiance caters toward a romantic evening- which was perfect for us. We had the hot & sour soup which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good as it gets for American Style Sushi-I think it all comes down to preference-- this is not the place for people looking for extensive cuts of Toro sushi or quail egg shooters or some of the kimshi...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was starving when we came here! The atmosphere here is really nice and relaxing. Very plush and almost extravagant in a way. There are buddhas everywhere which I thought was cute. (That's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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It's Vegas For YOU!

Little Buddha is a nice and fancy restaurant inside the Palms. I love the decorations and the lighting. The food is way too pricey but hey it's Vegas right. I had a Lychee Martini and it tasted like thera-flu....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yum, I love Little Buddah. It's one of my favorite restaurants ever and, it offers my favorite Sea Bass entree ever. I used to frequent this trendy, tasty joint when I lived in Vegas and now that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. We had to fill our tummies before heading up to Rain so we stopped by for some "Asian" food. Yeah...this place was a bunch of Asian cuisines rolled into one. Everything was just okay. I had the uni...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jay g.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was staying at the Palms anyway so i figured to try it out. I'm so glad I did. Its a very well decorated space and seems a great place for large groups. We ordered a few appetizers, the beef satay...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina N.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I just recently went here with some of my friends, for some reason I thought I had been here, but I wassss wrooong. Anyways, we came here on a wednesday night and it wasn't crowded at all, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cool place but very overpriced. I had dinner here a while back and remember having a great time. The ambiance of the restaurant is a dark/asian/trendy feel. The food is great i had the dumplings, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Being a huge sushi fans, the boy and I decided to at Little Buddha before our drive back to LA.I was very impressed with the decor, I mean honestly, the color red just oozes sexy, so a whole red...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa G.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a place to go for bday dinners, night out before clubs, special occasions, dates, etc. So far for Asian fusion it's my fave in Vegas. I love the way it looks inside. Yes it is expensive (-1...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Deana G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced!!Not much to choose from!!! Just the basics...Ive had way way way better at an all you can eat place for $26-28 a person!!!It is a very pretty restaurant, (which is where both of the 2...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blair B.

3.0 of 5 stars. *Note this is actually a 3.5, but I decided to round down due to the "value" component of the evening. Atmosphere.. awesome.. Service, decent. This place definitely feels trendy asian fusion from the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. LITTLE BUDDHA HAIKU:Wonderful seating.It was so damn packed that night,Buttocks scraped my head.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer D.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a hip, pretty place with good service and good food--but yeah, you pay for it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. japan meets dark, modern chic ambiance in the palms hotel.i've had good sushi, bad sushi, salty sushi, old sushi. of all the sushis, this one was the best. i wasn't sure what to expect from sushi in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is definitely catered towards non-asians with a large bank roll!That being said...we didn't really expect to eat authentic Asian food here since it is an "Asian Fusion" restaurant. Decor:...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kitty M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Damn Damn this place was goodDamn I went here honestly thinking it would suck and I would be writing a bad reviewDamn I was wrongThe hubby and I cruised on in Sunday night and were seated right away...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful restaurant and very cool ambiance to chill out with friends.They have a great selections on their cocktails and martinis.I've tried various drinks on many different visits..but the Godzilla...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Restaurant.com | Little Buddha

Paris' award - winning and most successful restaurant-the Buddha Bar - makes its American debut at the Palms Casino Resort with the Little Buddha. The restaurant is owned by the George V Restauration Group, a...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cynthia l.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Besides being in my favorite hotel, I like the red decor and the music the most. The sushi and service is top notch as well. My water glass never reached half full. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh F.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's nothing better for me in Las Vegas than making enough money to pay for my food and wine habit. I hit on the Kentucky derby and playing poker made me a grip as well so my buddy and I headed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sherri s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious and sexy. That's all~
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is our go-to place when we want an adult night out. Very cool and serene atmosphere with impeccable service. We've never had a bad meal at Little Buddha but we mostly stick with the dim sum,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by caroline c.

4.0 of 5 stars. The ambiance of Little Buddha is amazing. There is no denying that this place is very cool and sexy. The dark, red, lounge like inside is a really nice contrast to the day glow decor of the casino....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A. W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is definitely up there with one of the best dining experiences I've had in the US. I was staying at the Palms with a friend, when we decided to treat ourselves to a meal at this fine...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh Little Buddha, how do I love thee? You are so beautiful Little Buddha.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had great service on a Sunday night before going to Playboy Club. My husband and I agree that this was the best Orange Chicken we've had in a long time-and we order it a lot! We didn't get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeannette L.

3.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend and I came here about six weeks ago and really enjoyed the experience. Only three stars because it was over priced, the service was really unfriendly.. but fast and even for Las Vegas and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit that part of the reason I ate here with some friends is that it's almost impossible to book a decent restaurant during CES. Yeah there are a gazillion choices in Las Vegas and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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One of my worst meals ever

To be blunt, this was one of the worst meals I have paid for in a long time. The Pad Thai was like fettucine with a sour tasting cream sauce with some token peanuts ground on top (to the restaurant's credit,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick W.

1.0 of 5 stars. To be blunt, this was one of the worst meals I have paid for in a long time. The Pad Thai was like fettucine with a sour tasting cream sauce with some token peanuts ground on top (to the restaurant's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by scott p.

3.0 of 5 stars. Wife and I ate here because we were seeing Bjork at the Pearl/staying at the Palms Hotel. Picked it out of the various hotel restaurant selections because it seemed like the least likely place to get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sophie a.

3.0 of 5 stars. woah, the entire time we were eating dinner they played enigma -esque music from um...the mid nineties or whenever enigma was around - I think you might think this place was hip and cool if you were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by JENNY G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I absolutely hated this restaurant. We were staying at The Palms and arrived at the restaurant without a reservation - I know the nerve huh. We were traeted so poorly by the hostess I just wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashleigh O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Beautiful decor and great ambiance.Service was friendly but a little slow.Cocktails were excellent.Appetizers were delicious.Rolls were average to above.Entrees were average to below.I would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

3.0 of 5 stars. this place is overhyped and overpriced. i would compare it to p.f. chang's except with pretty decor and a longer cocktail list. the food (and sushi) are nothing to rave about.i should probably caveat...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yuan H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The place looks hip and amazing. Reminded me of the Budha Bar in Paris (very slightly).However, the food is just okay. The clear mushroom and soup was good but the Pad Thai was mediocre. E had the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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A tasty retreat

We entered the reception area of this Paris (the country not the casino) import via two massive doors with Chinese lanterns lighting the way. Chef Gerard Canales, formerly head chef at the highly acclaimed...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to Vegas for a bachelor party last weekend and was fortunate to eat here. While the non-sushi dishes ranged from ok to very good, the sushi itself was some of the best I've ever had. I didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

5.0 of 5 stars. No trip to Vegas is complete (for me, anyhow) without a trip to Little Buddha at the Palms Casino Resort. If you are serious and particular about your sushi, you will not be disappointed. The decor...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank W.

4.0 of 5 stars. We entered the reception area of this Paris (the country not the casino) import via two massive doors with Chinese lanterns lighting the way. Chef Gerard Canales, formerly head chef at the highly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Donk D.

5.0 of 5 stars. First off, I don't really care about ambiance, but this place is bad-ass. Sushi was awesome. Fish was perfect.Drinks were strong and great.I wish this place were cheaper but when you go "upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly C.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars for ambiance alone! Like its been said, this place is beautiful! We arrived at 9 on time for our reservation and they were running about 15 minutes behind so we had a short wait at the bar....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nate J.

2.0 of 5 stars. You walk into Little Budha and the decor takes your breathe away . There is a nice bar and you get expect to have an amazing meal and experience. Well..it's all down hill from there. Our waiter...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by regina a.

4.0 of 5 stars. Gorgeous restaraunt! The staff is friendly and fun. The food is great and most often they will give you passes to rain or ghost bar. You must like to eat in a dimly lit area, but this adds to the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Secret G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. The restaurant is beautiful, with vaulted ceilings and huge buddha statues and the best music selections in any restaurant!. The food and sushi is great. I usually get hamachi...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty tasty food and nice, friendly fun staff. The hostess even gave us comps to Ghost Bar. Personally, I'm never really a fan of places with buddhas as decorations but that's my Asian American...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was ecstatic to discover this place, since I didn't get a chance to go to the original Buddha Bar in France!The sushi here is fantastic. All the rolls are amazing. Ask the waiter for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by annie r.

4.0 of 5 stars. its called little buddha, not "little buddha cafe"I eat Sushi about 4 times a week. Little Buddah has the BEST spicy tuna rolls in vegas..close second is sushi roku at fourm shops. Also, their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is expensive, if you're paying for it - i got a huge comp for this place and a reservation made. I guess that's more of a compliment for the palms than this place, but this place was pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cosmolicious L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food was great. Location was great. Decor? Great. Our server however, was on crack. He had the attention span of a fruit fly. He could not even stay focused long enough to ask everyone at the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Great, fresh sushi rolls

Went on a Monday night for a romantic dinner, so the place was not that busy but service was kind of slow. The ambience was very nice with soft lighting. Ordered 3 sushi rolls (little buddha roll and king's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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Killer Apps and Atmosphere

Some of the best appetizers I have ever had. Love the music and decor. Feels like I am somewhere I have not been before. I have been 2x now and will definitely be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not only is the food really good, but the look of the place is great too. I would love to have a first date here or any special occasion celebration :)
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was hyped about Little Buddha. It shares owners with my all time favorite Buddha Bar on Rue Boissy d'Anglas in Paris. It was indeed as beautiful as I'd hoped. But then...I got GLASS in my ASS....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The ambiance of the restaurant was hip and trendy temple feel-a lot of reds, golds and velvets fusing together. Found a rubber band in my salad, the kitchen must of missed it while cleaning the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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Good Food by Randee D. at InsiderPages

I really like the food here but their host staff is very rude and unpleasent. Was a walk in and there was a wait so I put my name on the list and came back to early and was told by the hostess to come back...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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little buddha by elizabeth c. at InsiderPages

excellent sushi, loud atmosphere, can't talk to your partners, sushi is amazing, service is good, danceclub atmosphere, young crowd, duck is good, music is loud, becomes a club after hours.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Amazing

The food is amazing, the sushi is hands down the freshest ANYWHERE and the service is seamless! Great place for special events!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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WORST OF EVERYTHING!!!

I had reservations @ 9pm, showed up around 8:50, and was instructed to wait at the bar. 9:30 pm rolled around and still wasn't called. When I asked the hostess if she tried to find us, she said she forgot! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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Palms Roll

Amazing the sushi was so fresh out here in the desert! We loved the Palms Roll, it was worth the price. Our waiter was super cute, the decor was dark and gorgeous, the presentation of the food was great, so...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2005
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Great food and ambience

The sushi is extremely fresh and the dishes are tasty. The crowd is young and hip. You'll have to wait some nights even though you have a reservation. But this is a great place for big groups.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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AOL CityGuide

pacific rim cuisine, by way of paris...
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AOL CityGuide

great atmosphere, service and food. excellent seabass...
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OpenTable

Paris' award-winning and most successful restaurant - Buddha Bar - makes its American debut at the Palms Casino Resort with the Little Buddha. Little Buddha is the original icon of world culture, style, haute...
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