MOzen Bistro

My friends and I had an amazing dinner for Restaurant Week. MOzen is on the third floor of the Mandarin Oriental and overlooks the Strip. It is beautifully decorated. The menu for me included Thai Beef Salad which was the best thing I ended up eating. The curry which was perfectly spiced and included a lentil dip. Then a strawberry parfait-​style dessert that melted in your mouth. So many different textures, it was very refreshing. The staff was friendly and the customer service was perfect. Definitely need to return to try other curry items. They have a different curry every day.

Like most other reviews, I came to MOzen for Restaurant Week. The dinner menu was three courses, and thanks to my fellow Unilocaler dining companions, Neli T and Cathey K, I was able to try all of the dishes. The lunch menu also looked pretty promising, but the dinner-​exclusive dessert made this the best choice for me.
SALT AND PEPPER CALAMARI: Started with an app off the regular menu, which was lightly breaded and perfectly fried but not particularly salty or peppery.
SUSHI COMBO: Porcelain bento-​style plate featured five bites of fresh fish for this course. The seaweed salad was creatively served in a hollowed-​out lime half, and the tuna with caviar was super fresh. The fried tofu, however, was a bit soggy.
THAI BEEF SALAD: Beautiful presentation! Marinated rib eye was very flavorful, dressing was light, portion was fairly large.
ROASTED BONE OUT BRANZINO: The fish was perfectly cooked but could have used a touch more seasoning. The sweet Vierge sauce didn’t quite work for me but I really liked the fregola and corn pasta with walnuts, grilled haloumi, and mint, which had a lot of textural contrast.
MURGH MAKHANI: A course of four Indian dishes served in a wooden bento style box. The chicken curry was a bit sweeter than I prefer, while the lentils were a touch salty. The naan was super fresh, though.
LA FRAISE YUZU: Almost too pretty to eat! But we did, and it tasted even better than it looked. A Greek yogurt topped with a summer strawberry sauce and gelato, with yuzu foam and almond streusel. Another dish with fun textures, but this was a nice bit of sweetness without being too sweet, either. The yuzu flavors could have been more pronounced but this was wonderful as is.
I’ll be keeping MOzen in mind– the incredible dining room views and exclusive location make this a good special occasion spot. The RW lunch menu also looks like a great value, and allows diners to try several dishes bento-​style to get a feel for the restaurant’s quality and diversity.

Came here for Restaurant Week (June 6 — 17 this year) with Neli and Stefany. It was $ 40 for a 3 course dinner where you have two options to choose from for the appetizer and entrée and their dessert of choice (La Fraise, Yuzu: Summer strawberry, yuzu foam and almond streusel).
We all shared the salt & pepper calamari ($ 16, not a part of the RW menu) to start. Well made. Crisp and lightly breaded served with a delicious sweet & tangy sauce on the side.
For my meal, I opted for the pescetarian friendly app and entrée choices: sushi combo and roasted bone out branzino. Both were delicious and well executed.
Sushi Combo: Fish in the sushi combo was fresh and overall it was a decent portion size for a restaurant of this caliber with salmon, tuna, seaweed salad, california roll, seaweed salad, and tofu. The only thing in the sushi combo I wasn’t fond of was the fried tofu… it lacked flavor and seemed stale? The breading was a big soggy, not crisp as it should be if fresh and well made. Not a big deal considering it is restaurant week but if I were paying $$$ on a regular day for this dish, I would expect 100%.
Roasted Bone Out Branzino: The branzino was delicious! Flakey & fresh on the inside while perfectly crisp on the outside. I wasn’t a fan of the sauce it came with on the side as it was too sweet for my taste. Also, I love fish and seafood so I thought the sauce overpowered the taste of the fish itself so I preferred to just use the fresh lemon provided.
Overall, I would probably come back for a special occasion and definitely think it is worth checking out for Restaurant Week. Thanks to Stefany V for suggesting it for our dinner!

MOzen is an absolutely beautiful place that yields some pretty awesome brunch with a ton of eclectic options. The brunch here is unlike most spots on the Vegas strip as it has a menu that is essentially a mixed bag of Asian, Italian and American options. The service at this establishment is absolutely 5 stars as one would expect when embedded within the Mandarin Oriental. The food was delicious, the dessert options were plentiful and very well presented. Overall, if you want a different type of brunch, appreciate great quality and don’t mind spending a bit of $, this is a great option.
Pros–
Location (within Mandarin Oriental)
Service
Menu
Ambiance
Functional layout
Dining options
Seating
Champagne selection
Cons–
Pricey
Limited reservations

Fantastic service. I was in a rush to get to the airport and the staff got me out of there in 15 minutes. I had the Thai beef salad which is very flavorful, with marinated beef and cucumber, with a bit of butter lettuce. I really like the addition of mint which added fragrance to the dish. If you are having it by itself without rice, I would recommend you ordering this a bit less salty than its preparation.
Refined departure from the hustle bustle of the strip as my last stop in Vegas!

This place is sooooo hidden and sooooo delicious!!! It’s slightly casual, but only compared to the formality of the rest of the hotel. There were two tables that were diving with their kids. But we were 4 adults, dressed up, and still felt like we fit in too. It’s a hard balance to pull off, but they did it.
The food is like a fusion of multiple countries colliding into one menu that accidentally landed in the heart of Las Vegas Blvd. You’re not quite sure where you are when you’re dining here, but you know you don’t want to leave. It’s just that good.

Dinner was amazing. Had the dim sum as a starter. Followed it up with Spicy Tuna. Desert was ok.

This review is strictly for breakfast since we were staying at its affiliated hotel while in Vegas.
Continental breakfast $ 24 — not really worth it since the all you can eat breakfast buffet is $ 28 and you get additional meats and sides
Breakfast Buffet offers bacon, sausage, coconut French toast, yellow and white scrambled eggs, assorted pastries, and wide assortment of fruits. Really enjoyed it!
Wonton breakfast noodle soup — ³⁄₅ wouldn’t get this again. Nothing really too special.
Congee ⁵⁄₅ — nice blend of flavors with chicken and tasty side sauces.

EXACTLY what you would imagine from a restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas!
Great food, great ambiance, and great service (thanks to our amazing server and his server assistants)!
Started off with a spider roll to share. Not bad. Not out of this world but it was good.
I went with the Korean Bulgogi that came with jasmine rice and kimchi. Thought it tasted pretty great. Better than your average Bulgogi, nice consistency.
My dad went with the Angus Burger which we both assumed wasn’t a popular selection at an Asian restaurant. But to our surprise, it was so tasty (probably even better than my order). It came with a side salad and a side of fries so you didn’t have to debate whether to take the healthy or the unhealthy route. The meat was well-​prepared and the overall presentation was great!
Service-​wise, you never have to worry when you’re at Mandarin. My water was always filled, empty plates were always taken away, and we never worried about asking for assistance because we were regularly checked upon.
Great time! Can’t wait to try the other restaurants in this amazing hotel.

Compare all the buffets price on the Strip, the price of MOzen is on the pricy side but definitely wroth your money value.
Located 3^rd floor at Mandarin Oriental Hotel LV, MOzen is a modern twisted style with very comforting atmosphere restaurant, perfect for Sunday Branch after
a crazy party night before.
Service: Top notch & welcoming service, very detail, notice every small thing you need.
Food: Some reviews stated there is not enough food selection, for me if the buffet has Great and Fresh Seafood Section, Good amount of choices of Sushi, Nicely made Chinese selection, also Yummy looking deserts, it will way satisfy my taste buts. Which MOzen got it all! Plus you get to pick a main dish from their seasonal menu!!! Which I feel more personal and custome made.
Tips: Try to get a window seating, it has a beautiful view of the city center, the day my husband and I went was raining on the strip, very rear in Vegas, made a very neat and nice brunch for us (: Will definitely come back soon in future.

3 stars for food, 5 stars for ambiance.
MOzen, as in you need MORE zen in your life? (My friend’s joke, not mine lol) Pretty sure MO stands for Mandarin Oriental, the hotel in which this restaurant is located. Both the hotel and restaurant is very elegant, but very quiet. There were only a few other people around, but it’s definitely a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Vegas.
Glancing over the menu, everything seemed really pricey. We thought maybe the portions were large enough to share family style? Nope, turns out they’re individual portions. It’s definitely Asian Fusion, with a mix of Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisines.
Glancing over the menu, nothing sounded exciting to me until I reached the last page with the bento boxes. $ 48 for the Bento Delight. Pretty steep, but yolo, we’re on vacation in Vegas. Go big or go home, right?
My other friends got the Bento Expressions ($ 52), duck curry, and special vegetable curry. Our meals started with 4 mini French baguettes (??). How unusual for an Asian restaurant! It came with olive oil and tomato pesto. The dipping sauce was heavenly! Can I just get a jar of this to-​go?
My bento came with 6 different offerings: Tom Yum Soup, Thai Green Prawn Curry, Chicken Tikki, Korean Beef Kalbi with rice, Char Siu Baos (2 pieces), and Nigiri (tuna, salmon, and yellowtail). I thought it would be a better deal to try a little of everything. Presentation was super cute.
The prawns in the green curry were my favorite; came with 6 large pieces! The curry itself would have been better with rice. There was hardly any rice served with my beef kalbi. Both the beef and chicken tikki were reallyyy dry. The char siu bao was probably one of the worst I ever had. Also dry, too much bread and too little filling. The nigiri was plain. The quality of the fish was average. I’ve seen better quality at AYCE places! The soup is good, but not enough to justify paying $ 48 for everything.
My friends’ dishes looked more appetizing, so maybe I’ll come back to try those.

We came to get in to the Tea Room, but unfortunately they were solidly booked until later in the afternoon. No worries, we just hopped down to the MOzen Bistro where we had a nice afternoon sipping tea and coffee, and eating sushi and a salad.
My husband said that the sushi was decent — there was an actual sushi bar that you could sit at, but we chose to go for a table. Although we were seated well away from the windows — which already had people sitting at them, we still had a lovely view of the LV skyline to gaze at. My caesar salad was also decent — with real anchovies, a nice creamy dressing, and shaved parmesan. My husband also got some miso soup and said that while it was different than he was used to, it had good flavor and he liked it. Four stars for a lovely afternoon.

I needed this. A quiet seat by the window. Steaming bowls of delicious miso ($ 10) followed by two sushi rolls to share. –A Spicy Tuna Roll ($ 12) and a Caterpillar ($ 24).
The waitress was cheerful and sweet. The room comfortable and quiet. Beautifully decorated.
All of that said, I am sure I wouldn’t eat here if I weren’t staying at the Mandarin. The hotel is out of the way. A bonus for a hotel but not necessarily for a restaurant. Especially when it’s $ 80 (with tip) for two bowls of soup, two sushi rolls, and some sparkling water. Since this is the only hotel on the strip I’d sleep in, I probably will be back. It’s convenient and it’s good. But in all honesty, it’s fairly forgettable.

Came here for Sunday Brunch and even though the buffet option is gone, the meal was still amazing. The Mandarin Oriental is the peaceful oasis I needed after 3 days of partying it up in Vegas. You won’t find any slot machines, edm, or the best part Cigarette smoke here. The wait staff was very attentive and even servers who were not my table’s waiter took the time to ask how our meal was.
I got the green tea waffles with lychee compote and passion fruit whipped cream. The portions might not look like alot to cover 4 waffles but it actually was just enough. The compote and whipped cream was much more flavorful then imagined and the waffles had that perfect crunch.
My dining companion got the bottomless mimosas and bento box with garlic Naan and curry. The curry had just the right amount of spiciness that it was not overwhelming with heat and the mimosas were not watered down as it was at Baachanal Buffet the day prior. Overall great experience and delicious meal

This is the place to be away from the Vegas crowd. We were seated by a table overlooking the Ceres building and Aria walkway. The service was attentive and the ambiance was relaxing. I made reservation for the Sunday brunch expecting for the brunch buffet with sushi, seafood, and chef’s selection of dessert. Unfortunately, the Sunday brunch buffet was no longer available as of 2^nd week of October. I was quite disappointed, but the extensive weekend brunch menu was quite delightful.
We ordered the Japanese bento box which came with a roll, fried calamari, choice of entrée (chicken waffles), bao. The flavor is light and decadent. The fried chicken was juicy, but not greasy.
Green tea waffle with lychee compote and passion fruit butter — Sounds like the ultimate asian breakfast fusion! Once again, the flavor is very light and the waffle was crispy. Interesting combination.
The best part would be the nigiri which was very fresh and decent price for a quality piece. FYI — i only eat nigiri from top rated japanese restaurant. The hamachi and uni nigiri were so fresh and delicious that i ordered for round 2. The combination of the rice and fish were well-​balanced.
Overall, will come back in future and in hope that Mozen will offer the brunch buffet again so i can sample more food items.

3.5 stars.
We had our Easter brunch here. Sure, it is pricey, but if you have the stomach capacity to go with it you might be very satisfied.
The buffet items are good. There is a lot of variety, ranging from sushi and salad to freshly cooked soup noodles and sliced beef. I especially appreciated the noodles because it’s not often to find those in an American bistro (Mandarin Oriental would have been a good bet tho!), but it is not really price efficient, I suppose. There was also a dazzling array of Easter desserts, and it’d be impossible to leave hungry after trying everything at the buffet.
We also had to choose a main dish, which is a bit ridiculous because that is a lot of extra food. I picked the steamed fish dish, hoping that it will be lighter than the other offerings, but it was disappointing — the fish was steamed for too long and the texture became rubbery. If anything, Mandarin Oriental should have done this dish right — it’s a Cantonese staple and showcases the chef’s skillz. The mister’s waffle was a better choice — it came with green tea whipped cream and passionfruit preserves, and tasted fantastic.
Overall there are some 4-​star moments, and some 3-​star. I really wanted to like this place, but the price-​to-​quality ratio is not quite there. I will likely visit again for their dinner menu just to try it out.

Lovely restaurant, beautifully decorated, and the food is very good!
Came here to take advantage of the restaurant week offerings, and got the lunch special Bento box with dessert included $ 30. We were seated by the window, and our server was nice enough to open the curtain so we can get a nice view of the outside. I love the interior Décor of the restaurant, contemporary, clean, and simple. Our food came out really fast and everything was beautifully presented. There was six small courses in the Bento box and our server told us how to feed the courses in the order of light to heavy. Everything was delicious except the portions were very small and I was still kind of hungry after I finished everything.
The desserts all came in a small glass shot glass, equally beautiful and also delicious. Bathrooms are very clean.

Simplicity at its finest.
Walking in I thought to myself where is everything? No art? No décor? It seemed so bare. Everything is the same color and blends into each other.
Once the experience began and the service was extraordinary with multiple staff members making us feel like the most important people in the room. After a long day at work and traffic on the strip this really made us all just feel so damn good. It was also genuine and not pretentious. It felt as if they appreciated us choosing to dine with them and I have to point this out because it really made the entire experience that much more special.
So the food was perfection. Not only did it look appealing to the eye but it tasted just as good as it looked! Every little detail was thoughtful and I couldn’t believe that everything I tried I wanted more of. I began with the sushi combo which was presented like art. I also had the tandoori chicken which was perfect (climax moment). And all of this was followed by a very simple mango tapioca which once again hit the spot (back to back climaxes). I don’t even love mangos and I would have licked this up if it wasn’t completely inappropriate! Sweet, tart, creamy and crispy little nuggets for an amazing texture experience!
I also tasted my friends Beijing duck salad that was so simple but packed with flavor and the skirt steak which was cooked to tender perfection with some of the juiciest & sweetest tomatoes. Everything was so flavorful yet so simple with beautiful presentations.
I was also so relaxed and just enjoying myself. My brain went back to why this place was bare. Its designed to put people at ease and you forget about the chaos in your everyday life. Simple, sleek and elegant is what this place is all about. I loved it. I need to make an effort to simplify my world and have less shit in it just like this design.

I have just found the best Asian fusion brunch in Vegas! We wanted a nice brunch but didn’t want to go far, Mandarin Oriental is walking distance from Aria, so MOzen it is!
We got seated at a window seat with beautiful views of partial Aria hotel and Crystals. We chose Perrier Jouet brut flowing champagne for $ 35 per person over mimosa for $ 20 per person, figured a couple glasses of that would worth a bottle already, so why not.
Brunch is buffet style with a choice of entrée, there are quite a few good entrée items on the menu.
The buffet:
Appetizers: sushi, salads, cold soup, ceviche, fresh Fanny bay and Kumamoto oysters, king crab claws, fresh shrimps, smoked salmon, assorted cheese and grilled vegetables.
Live station: dim sum, strip loin, noodle soup and roasted vegetables.
Dessert station: fruits, mini cakes, cup cakes, mousses, crème brûlée, macaroons and many more. We didn’t try most of them, both hubby and I are not big fan of sweets. But it was really dessert heaven for dessert lovers!
Also many kinds of sauces such as cocktail sauce, Chinese red vinegar and XO sauce, even chimichurri sauce!
I ordered Makhani as entrée, asked for tofu instead of chicken, garlic naan was so yummy, the curry was bomb! I never like curry, especially Indian curry, but that was so good, very light with amazing flavors! Hubby had scallops with pork dumplings in tomato broth. He loved the tender and flavorful scallops as well.
The noodle station was exceptionally good! The fish broth was light with amazing flavors, many freshest ingredients to choose, I just added rice noodles and veggies, regardless how simple that noodle soup was, it was definitely the best noodle soup I have ever had! Hubby liked the chicken broth a lot too. The strip loin was so juicy and tender, perfect rare plus just the way hubby liked it,
The brunch food was FANTASTIC with too many good things, hard to believe it’s buffet food! The service was top notch, our waitress was extremely attentive and friendly, kept our champagne glasses full the entire time. This was no doubt the best brunch I have ever had in a very long time! It doesn’t get any better than this, so relaxing and pleasant! I think for $ 64 per person, if you don’t want champagne, that’s a pretty good deal for what you get!
MOzen is now our go to brunch spot whenever we are in Vegas!

It’s so deceiving how MoZen bistro is highly listed under Sushi and Asian Fusion on Unilocal when the majority of the good reviews are on about their breakfast, brunch, curry, and buffet. Situated to make decisions in a short time frame with a limited data plan on the go, my friend and I went out of our way to Mandarin Oriental at around 2:00pm to try this «Four-​star, Japanese, Asian Fusion, Sushi Bar».
The mid-​day light fare lunch menu was not very appealing and was quite limited to basic sandwiches, soup, and a small selection of overpriced sashimi, nigiri, and sushi rolls. $ 18 for a California roll with «blue crab», this better be pretty outstanding. Nope, this California Roll was the most poorly made sushi roll I’ve had to date. The «blue crab» tasted nothing out of the usual, it was bland and unseasoned. No hint of vinegar or seasoning in the sushi rice. Unfortunately, I just don’t have anything good to say about this dish. Sorry to say I am 110% sure that the pre-​made rolls from supermarkets or fast food stalls would’ve offered something better tasting for ¼ of the price.
I don’t doubt that their regular menu or hot dishes would have provided us a much better experience. My friend and I ordered the soup of the day each which happened to be Chicken Curry with rice bits. At least it was flavored like curry for a much more reasonable price of $ 12.