SAHARA's Noodle Den Goes All-Out for Lunar New Year
SAHARA Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for the Year of the Horse with a serious Lunar New Year celebration at The Noodle Den. From February 13-27, they‘re offering a limited-time menu that reads like a love letter to Northern Chinese cuisine, complete with hand-pulled noodles and some seriously elevated dishes.
The pricing tells you everything about their approach - this isn’t your typical Vegas Asian fusion. We're talking $138 for Bird's Nest Soup and $118 for Salted Egg Yolk Live Lobster. That‘s fine dining territory, and frankly, it’s about time Vegas had more authentic high-end Chinese options beyond the usual dim sum suspects.
A Menu That Shows Real Respect for Tradition
The Braised Abalone with Mustard Greens at $68 catches my attention - abalone requires skill to prepare properly, and when done right, it's pure silk on the tongue. The Shanghai Stir-Fried Prawns at $48 should showcase proper wok hei, that smoky breath of the wok that separates real Chinese cooking from the steam-table stuff.
I'm particularly curious about the Wagyu Beef Potstickers and Steamed Jade Dumplings at $28 each for eight pieces. Quality dumpling wrapper texture and proper pleating technique will tell you immediately if the kitchen knows what they're doing. The official SAHARA Las Vegas website shows The Noodle Den operates from 5-10 p.m. daily, giving serious dinner service hours rather than all-day casual dining.
Lion Dance Brings the Energy
Friday, February 20 at 6 p.m., SAHARA is hosting a proper lion dance ceremony starting at the main entrance. The Lion Dance Group will wind through the casino, hitting Chickie‘s & Pete’s, Balla Italian Soul, The Noodle Den, CASBAR, and finishing at the High Limit Room.
Lion dances aren‘t just performance - they’re about bringing prosperity and good fortune for the new year. Having it move through the entire property shows SAHARA understands this is about cultural celebration, not just a dinner special. The timing works perfectly with the dinner rush, so diners at The Noodle Den should get front-row seats.
Worth the Splurge?
The Noodle Den has been quietly building a reputation for authentic Northern Chinese techniques since it opened. Their hand-pulled noodles require real skill - you can‘t fake that stretching and folding motion that creates those perfect chewy strands.
At these prices, execution better be flawless. But if they’re sourcing quality ingredients like live lobster and fresh abalone, and the kitchen can deliver the technique these dishes demand, this could be the most authentic Lunar New Year celebration on the Strip. Just don‘t expect bargain prices - you’re paying for authenticity and premium ingredients in a town that usually settles for good enough.
Event Information
SAHARA Las Vegas
SAHARA Las Vegas
- Fri, Feb 20, 2026 6:00 PM
2535 S Las Vegas Blvd • Las Vegas, NV 89109 View map →
