The best thing about Ginbu 401 is they deliver...literally. I've both eaten in the restaurant and ordered delivery from them. Both have been consistent sushi. Nothing to rave about, but still good if you are wanting some sushi. The menu has more basic rolls, but a smaller menu with fewer rolls is a good thing.
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I just got back from staying at the Excalibur for the second time. The first time was January 2011. Both times I was hassled nearly to death by people trying to sell me a time share. I was so angry after the 2011 visit that I made literally hundreds of phone calls to the hotel demanding a refund. Five months later I got it. I imagine it will be easier this time because now they know who they are dealing with
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A perfect bowl of noodles in a charming little hole-in-the-wall. Service was welcoming, efficiently and friendly. When I read in some reviews that this wasn't the type of place you linger at, I was afraid that service might be a bit brusque. Nope! You get an enthusiastic greeting of "Irasshaimase!" from the couple of servers on the floor and the noodle chefs in the open kitchen behind the bar. Our server was courteous and we did not feel hurried. There's counter seating around the bar and maybe 5 four-tops in addition. It's not a big place, so there might be a wait if your party is larger than one or two. The AC was cranked up, which made for a very pleasant dining experience, considering you're eating hot soup in the desert. I loved the concept of standard toppings and adding what you want on top of it. I added the seasoned egg to my bowl, which had a perfectly set, slightly gooey middle. The tonkotsu was thick and cloudy, with plenty of collagen dissolved in the soup to give you that lip-smacking sensation. Noodles were perfectly chewy, although you had to slurp fast so the hot soup didn't soften them too much. They also have Sapporo on tap in schooner sizes. Perfect, because my tummy can only hold so much liquid. This is definitely worth a stop whether you are heading into or out of Las Vegas.
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Um, sorry to say, this might be one of the few places I need to pan. I was excited about the concept of a grilled cheese-centric place opening in Vegas a la Manhattan's lamented Grilled Cheese NYC. Unfortunately, Dad's really disappoints. First of all most of the menu isn't even grilled cheese varieties, but other sandwiches with cheese on them...BFD. Secondly, the grilled cheese variety I ordered (The Godfather?) wasn't even that cheesy! I've had more impressive Grilled Cheese at Ruby's Diner (a chain). Thirdly, the tomato soup was strongly recommended...it was thick and sweet and reminded my dining companion of the sauce that comes with Franco-American's Spaghetti-Os. In short: Out of the way, and not worth the effort. Sorry, Dad.
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