Las Vegas Mixtape v44: Where To Go Now: Classic and Modern Vegas

Track #3 (of 5): GYU+ @Chinatown

Elevated egg salad sandwich with togarashi chips. (Image: Vegas 411)

I love a good egg salad sandwich—and they do an exceptional one for only $11.99 at Chinatown’s GYU+, known for their “Japanese-inspired sandos and rice boxes.” All the elements in this smooth and creamy creation—diced jidori eggs, mayonnaise, secret sauce, and that fluffy Japanese milk bread—come together perfectly. It lifted me right up into the stratosphere from the communal bar height table where I sat with other clearly satisfied guests. 

Of course, I had to pair my sando with some “crunch” via an order of the eatery’s magnificent potato chips seasoned with togarashi (a spicy Japanese blend).

If egg salad isn’t your thing, try their other sandos—steak, spicy chicken katsu, shrimp, and veggie. Feeling depressed lately? You might want to seriously splurge by ordering the Japanese wagyu sando consisting of “1/2 lb. 100% Japanese beef filet,” served with truffle chips and dessert of the day for…$99.00. 

A speakeasy/social lounge for in-crowders. (Image: Vegas 411)

Hidden In the back of GYU+ is their social lounge/restaurant with speakeasy vibes and a colorful, seductive atmosphere. It’s open Thursday to Saturday from 6pm to midnight and they offer an attractive, select menu with specialties like Udon Carbonara, with fresh ink and crispy pancetta, that I’m salivating for.