{"id":78,"date":"2015-02-16T16:36:02","date_gmt":"2015-02-17T00:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/?p=78"},"modified":"2015-06-30T15:13:35","modified_gmt":"2015-06-30T22:13:35","slug":"zenshin-at-south-point-hotel-las-vegas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/?p=78","title":{"rendered":"Zenshin, Chef Chris Recaido, at South Point Hotel, Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve followed Chef CHRIS RECAIDO on Instagram for sometimes<br \/>\nnow <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/c_rec\" target=\"_blank\">www.Instagram\/C_REC<\/a>, have dined at his former place SENSEI sushi inside the Marriott Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii before. I told myself, I will visit him at Zenshin Asian Restaurant at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas at some point.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin51.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-medium wp-image-87 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin51-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin5\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin51-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin51-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin51-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin51.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I come to Vegas average 6 times a year, some trip like the CES one last month, I stayed for 8 days, I finally got to visit Chef Chris Ricaido. All I can say is WOW, I&#8217;m impressed.<\/p>\n<p>If you look at their website, nowhere <a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-84\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin6\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin6.jpg 1214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>mentioned his name besides the owner and the executive chef, or that their website is a bit dated, they even misspell the grape varietal. However, be sure to call in advance, to make sure chef Chris is in, you will be in for a real treat.<\/p>\n<p>Zenshin Asian <a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-85 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin8-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin8\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin8-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin8.jpg 1211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/a>Restaurant is spacious, you don&#8217;t have that feel of a cozy Japanese restaurant. It&#8217;s big and almost feels as you walk into a cafeteria. However, the oval sushi bar, makes it perfect for foodies, you can watch to chef and cooks do all their magic in front of you. Don&#8217;t let the look and feel of Zenshin discourage you.<\/p>\n<p>Their HAPPY HOUR is amazing, such a great deal on cocktails and not-so-small-bites:<a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-79 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin1\" width=\"261\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin1.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Strawberry Bangkok<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Rising Sun<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Beers &amp; wine<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Hamachi Kama &#8211; Grilled Yellowtail Collar &amp; Ponzu Sauce, the <a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-82 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin4\" width=\"248\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin4.jpg 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/a>CHEAPEST in Las Vegas! Order it!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Teriyaki Beef Sliders or Soft Shell Crab Cake Sliders<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Karaage Chicken<\/p>\n<p>Now the regular menu:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Jalapeno Yellowtail &#8211; Hamachi, Jalapeno, Shiso, Tobiko &amp; Truffle Ponzu &#8211; order this!<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sizzlin&#8217; Tuna &#8211; Sizzled with Grape Seed Oil, Ginger, Chives &amp; Truffled Soy &#8211; delish<a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-81 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin3\" width=\"262\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin3.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Teriyaki Beef &#8211; Marinated in Soy, Ginger, Garlic &amp; Simply Grilled, simply falvorful.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Uni with caviar, toro, tai, hamachi were all fresh and high-quality fish.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Cucumber roll with tuna, hamachi, salmon was so delicious, fresh, and it was my FAV roll, off-the-menu, but if you\u00a0request on a weekday, chef will do it for you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-80 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin2\" width=\"246\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 I have met many chefs via Instagram and Twitter, Chef Chris Ricaido is 1 of the most genuine chefs, he&#8217;s humble, kind, young and very cute too!\u00a0 And I probably enjoy his company a lot more because he&#8217;s from Hawaii where my half broski was born and raised, what not to love about him \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"  wp-image-86 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin9-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"zenshin9\" width=\"265\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin9-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/zenshin9.jpg 1208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Service was very attentive, the price point is so reasonable compared to everything on the main strip or San Francisco Bay Area. This is why I love to come to Vegas for food. TRUST ME, take a short cab drive to the South Point Hotel to check out Zenshin, it&#8217;s a perfect sushi spot for a big group or for family on budget.<\/p>\n<p>Follow chef Chris Ricaido and you will see: <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/c_rec\" target=\"_blank\">www.Instagram\/C_REC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Zenshin Restaurant<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.southpointcasino.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.southpointcasino.com<\/a><br \/>\n9777 S Las Vegas Blvd,<br \/>\nLas Vegas, NV 89183<br \/>\n(702) 797-8538<\/p>\n<p>by\u00a0Manda Bear \u2013 <a title=\"Manda Bear on Twitter\" href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/1MandaBear\" target=\"_blank\">@1MandaBear<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I&#8217;ve followed Chef CHRIS RECAIDO on Instagram for sometimes now www.Instagram\/C_REC, have dined at his former place SENSEI sushi inside the Marriott Hotel in Waikiki, Hawaii before. I told myself, I will visit him at Zenshin Asian Restaurant at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas at some point.\u00a0 I come to Vegas average 6 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/?p=78\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Zenshin, Chef Chris Recaido, at South Point Hotel, Las Vegas<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,41,37],"tags":[15,77,81,10,76,84,21,83,80,78,82,79,11,75],"class_list":["post-78","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-chef","category-las-vegas","category-restaurant-review","tag-chef","tag-chris-ricaido","tag-cocktails","tag-food","tag-foodporn","tag-japanese","tag-las-vegas","tag-sashimi","tag-sin-city","tag-south-point-hotel","tag-sushi","tag-the-strip","tag-wine","tag-zenshin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=78"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":574,"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions\/574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=78"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=78"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/deplifestylemagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}