LAS VEGAS Great Asian Food - Wazuzu at the Encore

[@VegaswithShin]

What was the best looking dish from Wazuzu?

[@dmotta2811]

The sautéed vegetables with garlic looked the best to me. As far as the decor, I really like those giant gold pears.

[@ashleybreckheimer1387]

The decore was amazing. The duck and the flat bread w/curry looked delish!

[@VegaswithShin]

@@dmotta2811 yes! Gai Lan is my favorite vegetable dish in the world!

[@VegaswithShin]

@@ashleybreckheimer1387 yes Ashley! Those were my favorite dishes as well!

[@kokoth]

That BBQ plate looked unreal!

[@enriquetangari685]

Is a pleasure watch Shin enjoying make videos for us and give us his honest opinion. Keep going Shin your videos are amazing !

[@VegaswithShin]

Much appreciated! Thank you for watching!

[@ecs222]

First, your bravery in the face of those menu prices deserves respect. The food looked fantastic though so ok, cool. But for real, you're doing a fantastic job with these videos! Thank you for your hard work. 😊

[@VegaswithShin]

Vegas is certainly no longer the cheap destination it used to be. But someone has to review this food, so I'll be that guy lol. Thanks for watching!

[@sharonkemerer2799]

Iove the facial expressions you make after taking bites in contrast to what some have said. Thanks for the great review. I love your videos.

[@VegaswithShin]

Thank you Sharon! I am going to try a little stylistic change with my editing though as it does take up a lot of additional time per bite. I'll see if I like it any better. Thanks for watching!

[@panjo]

food looks amazing there, love the restaurant decor

[@VegaswithShin]

Very cool looking restaurant and the food was solid! Thanks panjo!

[@greenQT]

Thanks, Shin. Looking forward to more Asian! Yummy. Karla in Cali.

[@VegaswithShin]

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

[@clairepierson15]

that food looks so classy ty for thi review

[@VegaswithShin]

It was very good and the restaurant was very classy. Thanks for watching Claire!

[@lorifreeman1746]

I know you get tired of hearing this but that smile everything looked good

[@VegaswithShin]

Glad you like it, thanks for watching!

[@taniadablaing1321]

My Fiance and I love to watch your channel. We love the format of each episode, I like seeing the menus with pricing and seeing the bill at the end. I relate well to the the pace of the content and food descriptions, very clear and descriptive. And Contrary to a few others on this thread we actually really like your facial expressions and reactions. I appreciate authenticity, and your expressions and reactions come across as genuine and happy. Lastly your advice has been spot on and we have found a few new gems because of you,. Thanks keep up the great content

[@VegaswithShin]

Very much appreciated, thank you! I do want to continue to work on my skills as a videographer and see where I can take my videos. Evolve or die as they say. I'm very happy to hear that my videos have been informative and useful as well. Thanks for watching and the support Tania!

[@YouUsAndAI]

Amazing - thank you! I might give it a try...although, there are great places in my city for items on that menu, but maybe I'll give it a try. THANK YOU again!!

[@VegaswithShin]

It was a great restaurant but anyone who has easy access to Chinatown can do better in terms of value. But if price isn't a concern, we enjoyed everything we ate. Thanks GL!

[@WhereBeansBeen]

Another great video! The first three things that you picked were the exact things that caught my eye on the menu 😊. I would absolutely love it if you showed us some of your favorite spots in the Spring Mountain Chinatown area (plus I love how you offered to take Giada 🤣). When my husband and I were in Vegas last month, our two favorite meals of our trip were in Chinatown. We wish we had more time to explore further and eat more. I'm keeping a running list for our next trip, so any suggestions would be amazing. Keep up the good work!

[@VegaswithShin]

Thank you! I do have plans to show off more local eats on the channel but it won't be a focus until closer to next year. Thanks for watching Amy!

[@arlenet.1520]

What’s more exciting than watching a new Shin episode of yummy goodness? Well watching an episode where Shin is super excited about trying the place out…look at the vibrant green color of the greens and you can see the garlic! Not everyone can make a good drunken noodle😢adding this to Bucket List…prices not too bad either. Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@VegaswithShin]

Thank you so much Arlene! Very much appreciate your support for me and the channel. I thought Wazuzu is a solid Asian restaurant on the strip. Thanks for watching!

[@krinalex2]

Hello Shin!!! New subscriber here 🥰 Love love how you are always smiling and so friendly in all of your videos with a fantastic honest reviews 🥰👍❤️👍 Keep up that good work and I hope we run into you one of these days among with our other favorite bloggers 🥰❤️

[@VegaswithShin]

Welcome to the channel! Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm on the strip weekly so please say hi if you see me!

[@krinalex2]

@@VegaswithShin oh yes definitely will 🥰hopefully we really get to meet you soon 🥰❤️

[@aliciadryja3731]

Thanks for Sharing Shin I like you and your videos! I can tell your Nice!

[@VegaswithShin]

I appreciate that thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Thanks for watching!

[@aliciadryja3731]

Thankyou again my favorite Casinos are The Wynn Casino, Cosmopolitan Casino And Sahara Casino! I feel the most comfortable at them!

[@robertphillips3893]

When we were at Wazuzu we had the barbecue plate and it was so good. It brought back good memories. We liked Red 8 and the Earth Cafe at the Wynn/Encore as well, but Wazuzu was the star.

[@VegaswithShin]

I haven't tried Red 8 or Earth Cafe yet, I'll have to try them out eventually. I'm a Wazuzu fan. I thought the food was very good. Thanks for watching Robert!

[@taniadablaing1321]

@@VegaswithShin UUrth Cafe is a really solid place for breakfast, deserts and amazing coffee.

[@gjp3863]

The food looked great and the place is busy! I guess that means this place is the place to be for great food! Thanks for the review!

[@VegaswithShin]

Yes, the restaurant was very busy and we were there an hour after opening. I was very surprised. Food quality was good though so I can see why they're doing well. Thanks for watching!

[@jadehom8067]

Yqw, Shin...always a pleasure to watch all your videos 😉....my bad, I think it was two dragons wrapped around the chopsticks 🤔, blind in one eye and it was dark 🤦🤣🤣🤣

[@VegaswithShin]

Ah! I see!

[@jesusisfaithful7]

SUCH MUCH GOOD LOOKING FOOD. THANKS FOR SHARING, KEEP UP THE INCREDIBLE WORK SHIN👍🏼😁

[@VegaswithShin]

Thank you very much Tracey!

[@calpoker21]

great video and just a note in case your interested. you said the chili on the 1st sashimi dish wasnt as spicy cuz it was de-seeded but just fyi thats a common misconception the seeds actually dont have any spice so removing them doesnt have any effect on spice level.

[@VegaswithShin]

Just did some extra reading on the subject. I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@Grazie76gw]

Thank you Thank you I always wanted to try this place ❤

[@VegaswithShin]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully it was helpful in your decision! Thanks for watching!

[@dawntomaski2901]

Food looked delicious!

[@VegaswithShin]

Everything we had was very good. Had a great meal. Thanks for watching Dawn!

[@anthonyandteresacroteau7704]

The meal looked delicious. Another one to put on our must do list the next time in Vegas. You did it again!

[@VegaswithShin]

Yes! We enjoyed our meal very much and I hope you do too! Thank you for watching!

[@derrick8224]

Fun channel. Happy subscriber and I always look forward to seeing the next episode

[@VegaswithShin]

Very appreciated Derrick, thank you so much!

[@admiraladama2373]

Thanks for featuring this restaurant Shin I've passed by it many times but never stopped in I will next time now😋😋😋😋 I love food from Asia because i used to live in Thailand and Malaysia and I'm heading back to Thailand for good soon so I can't wait, anyway the food looked good and I loved the coconut curry and that meat plate all of the food looked great even those drunken noodles I had a lot of that while I was in Singapore I've been there six times hopefully I'll make another trip again. Oh and I'm sure you would show Giada a good time she's a cutie pie🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love Jeri Ryan from Star Trek it would be fun to take them on a double date we can only wish.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@VegaswithShin]

I visited Thailand in 2017 I think it was and it was one of the best holidays of my life. The kindest people on earth. And I am a big fan of the cuisine as well. Ex pat life in Thailand is pretty good I hear! I hope it works out great for you!

[@elliotgreen3203]

I'm a duck fan😂 it looked great!

[@VegaswithShin]

Very good duck here! Thanks for watching!

[@retf054ewte3]

I feel so good I have never been to Las Vegas.

[@VegaswithShin]

We're all waiting here for you to change that 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@taniadablaing1321]

Ive eaten at Wazuzu and Love the three meat cantonese roast with rice

[@VegaswithShin]

The assorted BBQ plate is actually a decent value on the strip at $30 for all that meat. It was very tasty too! Thanks for watching!

[@ExploreVegas]

The drunken noodles and salt and pepper prawns looked delicious! Another great review!

[@VegaswithShin]

Thanks brother! Solid restaurant here!

[@frankcarone3769]

great review the food looke excellent i love your site very informative

[@VegaswithShin]

Appreciate it frank! Thanks for watching!

[@frankcarone3769]

@@VegaswithShin thank you

[@luciad5988]

Such a pretty hotel, and the rooms are very nice. I’d go just for the starters. The barbecue plate and the curry with flatbread. I ate at Wing Lei at Wynn once and loved it.

[@VegaswithShin]

Great taste! On a return trip, I would get those exact options! I haven't eaten at Wing Lei yet but it is on my list. Thanks Lucia!

[@luciad5988]

@@VegaswithShin you are so nice Shin. I hope I get to meet you one day.

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

hi shin! as always, it looks yummy!

[@VegaswithShin]

Thank you Gail!

[@tony-ce7qp]

thank you Big Dog another great video!

[@VegaswithShin]

Appreciate it Tony! Thanks for watching!

[@davidgrybb8547]

It looks all delish!!

[@VegaswithShin]

It was! We had a great meal. Thanks for watching!

[@scarletowl8337]

Excited to try the vegan options next Vegas visit! 🐉

[@VegaswithShin]

Yes! Wazuzu had a great looking vegan menu! I hope you enjoy your trip!

[@luciad5988]

Shin do you ever go downtown? My husband raves about 8 East in Circa. He gets the brisket fried rice.

[@VegaswithShin]

I live in the south part of the valley so I don't go downtown too often. I've heard great things about the food rice at 8 East. I'll have to try it sometime. Thanks Lucia!

[@algernon5776]

Shin you roll big, I don't know of too many places where casual dinning is $250+. But it looked great especially the BBQ meat plate 😋

[@VegaswithShin]

Haha, these orders are definitely KZbin orders. If I was eating here off camera, I'd get the BBQ plate and the rotti panang. Not saying a $50 lunch is cheap, but it ain't $250 lol. Thanks for watching!

[@ras124]

That cost for that meal really hits you in the Wazuzu...........................lol!

[@VegaswithShin]

Lmaoooo!

[@pregnant9574]

I love Chinese spear ribs but I like them with alot of that red sauce on them.

[@VegaswithShin]

Yessss! Chinese BBQ sauce on the ribs are soooo good! Thanks for watching!

[@alaskanhermit8863]

Shin, the man! 🤷

[@VegaswithShin]

Thank you thank you!

[@vickieboyd3507]

🤠👍

[@VegaswithShin]

🥳🙌

[@penguinvenom-yt]

I’m thinking of picking this place as a meal for my family vacation would this be a good pick?

[@VegaswithShin]

They can definitely do a group easily and I liked the food here. If you're a fan of Asian food, you'll have a good time at Wazuzu. I hope you have a nice trip! Thanks for watching!

[@debbieo2967]

I’ve always wanted to try here, but the noise level seemed pretty loud with the casino right there. Would you say it’s more casual then dressy dinner? The food looked amazing.

[@VegaswithShin]

It certainly wasn't a quiet restaurant being right next to the casino floor. And yes, the food was very good. It's a restaurant with a casual dress code. Guys were there in basketball jerseys and caps. I think swimwear is the only style not allowed. Thanks for watching!

[@sppl]

I'm always on the lookout for great drunken noodles, one of my all-time favorite dishes. Is there a particular place on Spring Mountain you were thinking of? So far, I haven't found anything as good as the one at Thai BBQ in Cerritos, CA. My friend raves about the one at Lotus of Siam but based on a quick sample, it didn't do it for me. Too soupy, but it was only one bite so it may deserve another try. So where's this great drunken noodle on Spring Mountain?!

[@VegaswithShin]

I personally think Krung Siam on Spring Mountain has the best drunken noodles in Vegas. If you give it a try sometime, I hope you agree! Thanks for watching!

[@sppl]

Thanks, Shin!

[@jadehom8067]

Hi Shin...was wondering how did know to read the word dragon in Chinese 🤔??? All the food looked amazing...glad you enjoyed yourself...but the American broccoli did look unappealing to say the least 🤣...safe travels and God Bless 😘🤗💘

[@VegaswithShin]

Oh, I did not know how to read it. I was just commenting on the dragon picture. Thanks for watching jade!

[@papagen00]

I often wonder how many people actually pay for these expensive Vegas restaurants versus them getting comps/food credit? Coming from L.A., I would not pay that kind of money for non-Japanese Asian food. Salt pepper shelled shrimp, BBQ meats, drunken noodle.... all for under $60 in L.A.'s San Gabriel Valley.

[@VegaswithShin]

Well let's start with the fact that there are only a handful of places in the entire country that have Asian food availability like the 626. You're very blessed to have access to it. Some may be visiting from towns with very few food options, and this may be their one chance to try this type of cuisine. And a $25 Uber ride each way to and from Chinatown doesn't make the meal off strip that much cheaper. I'd also say both the Wynn/Encore have fairly upscale clientele. You can see in my video that the restaurant is packed and no one is blushing at the prices. I don't think it's news to anyone at this point in 2023 that the Vegas strip is expensive. If tourists are doing any kind of research at all before coming, they're going to know that it's expensive and they'll need to plan for it. It is what it is now out here. Long gone are the days of $2.99 steak and eggs and $5 prime rib dinners.

[@kylemerritt1545]

It all looked pretty good to me

[@VegaswithShin]

Yep! We had a great meal and it was all good. Thanks for watching!

[@stephenholtsbery2377]

Is Shin a Sumo Wrestler?

[@VegaswithShin]

No, I don't have the upper body strength and I don't think there's any kind of association in Southern Nevada. You ok Stephen? I always see the unhappiest people find the need to insult strangers. I hope you do better. Thanks for watching.

[@karenglaicar5486]

Looked delicious but its not going on my Vegas list. I have seen better places that you have reviewed. Thanks and take care.

[@VegaswithShin]

Not every restaurant can make the cut. Over 300 eateries on the strip alone! Thanks for watching Karen!

[@mr.commander3947]

SKY rock price,,, How good are those food??? no idea,,, because so many different items,, hard to say which is good or bad?? what??? no bad??? all good??? really,,,?? I never been there,,, Bellagio have a buffet sector,,, half of their food are good,,, pricewise speaking,,, $75 a person buffet,,, worth it surely,,, their rock cod fish fillet awesome,,

[@VegaswithShin]

Yes, prices on the Las Vegas strip are expensive. I did find all the dishes we tried at Wazuzu to be quite good. I don't know why that's hard to believe. The broccoli was a little off putting initially but that was about it. The Bellagio buffet is decent but I personally think there are many better buffets in Las Vegas. Thanks for watching!

[@Slackviolin]

Do you live in Vegas ?

[@VegaswithShin]

Yes I do!

[@Slackviolin]

@@VegaswithShin why ??

[@VegaswithShin]

@EMP M no state income tax, 24 hour lifestyle, and a great food scene!

[@Catbgone]

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[@VegaswithShin]

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[@jmbear628]

your bills are always very high. how many people eating? even if just two, still high. do you order a lot of food just to comment or are you that big of an eater? i am a big eater, fluffy guy here. but i dine alone most of the time.

[@VegaswithShin]

I was eating with a friend so two people. And you're correct, I only order this much for KZbin to have variety for the video. If I was eating here by myself, I'd probably get the assorted BBQ plate and the rotti panang. I usually have a lot of take away after making KZbin videos and I eat the left overs for a day or two after filming. Thanks for watching!

[@lutomson3496]

Nothing on the strip has good asian food, even Nobu unless you pay a ton of money for fancy wrappings and is very expensive venture over to the old china town and new for better food prices and experience and these guys getting comped stuff dont believe at all..the are upselling and all about commodification...Nobu has decent food but not that great for the price..and I am not comped by anybody

[@VegaswithShin]

That's a pretty bold statement to say there's no good Asian food on the strip. I think it's all very expensive comparitively but it's not by any means bad. The strip is expensive, but I don't think that's news to anyone in 2023. Chinatown has amazing food at great prices, but do consider that for tourists, there's still a cost to transportation to and from chinatown that ensues an additional cost that may not make the meal as affordable anymore. Also, I hope you're not insinuating that I was comped this meal. I display the bill in the video for the expressed purpose of showing that I paid for it.

[@taniadablaing1321]

Not true at all. Yes the prices are higher, but time, transportaion also add up While the prices at wazuzu are high, the food is very good. Also please pay attention, Shin always shows his paid receipts to verify his integrity.

[@magicwv]

word of advice bro, stop showing your facial expression and making a noise after each bite you take. it’s totally unnecessary and takes away from your actual review. and this is coming from a longtime viewer, that cringes each time you do it in every video… finally felt the need to say something. Keep up the good work otherwise.

[@gjp3863]

Hope you don't take offense, Shin, but I will add on here. I love your video reviews but could you talk a bit slower also? Yes, I'm from the old fart crowd but I love to watch your video reviews!

[@VegaswithShin]

Thanks for the feedback! I've had other commenters say they liked the expressions and close ups but it is more editing and cutting for me. I may try a video where I only do it for bites with a lot of impact. My next video is already cut but I'll try it for my May 6th video. Let me know what you think then! Thanks for watching!

[@VegaswithShin]

I appreciate the feedback GJP. That's a bit tougher for me to accommodate. I'm very much myself during my videos and I'm speaking at my normal pace. I'm not sure I can consciously think about talking slower while I'm focusing on analyzing the flavors I'm tasting. A stylistic choice with edits is something I'm willing to play with but I can only really be me on camera. KZbin does have a playback speed setting so you may want to see if slowing the video down in general helps.Thanks!

[@paulj2948]

Looks great! I hope the servers are nit required to wear masks. The broccoli didn't look great I agree. Everything else was mouth watering. Especially the pork and duck plate.

[@VegaswithShin]

There were definitely staffers who were not wearing masks so it was optional. The assorted BBQ plate was really good. I'd definitely get it again and for $30, it's a decent amount of meat. Thanks for watching!

[@jimwong2823]

😅 prophetic 😅If u have Common Sense go to Chinatown? Better food plus save 1/4price😅😅😅😅

[@VegaswithShin]

Totally. Locals and those with their own transportation will find much better value eating in Chinatown. Tourists who have to spot a $20-$30 cab/rideshare each way from the strip to Spring Mountain may not get as much value though. Thanks for watching!

[@JDGless]

Didn't look worth the money. Great review though.

[@VegaswithShin]

I don't think anything is worth the money when it comes to face value on the Vegas strip. There was once a time when Vegas meant both glamour and value. No longer the case nowadays, but it's not stopping the tourism from what I can tell. Thanks for watching!