SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA is a beautiful identity crisis: Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fusion that sounds like it was invented by a drunk committee but somehow actually works. The food is creative, the cocktails are tropical and dangerous, and the Strip location brings the energy you'd expect. Happy hour runs Sunday through Friday, 3-6pm, with $8 beer and $10-14 cocktails, which is decent for a spot this flashy.

The Fusion Experiment

The concept is wild: sushi meets churrasco meets ceviche, all under one roof. It shouldn't work, but SUSHISAMBA has been doing this since before "fusion" became a lazy excuse for mediocre food. You'll find maki rolls with Brazilian flair, anticuchos (Peruvian skewers), and ceviches that'll wake up your taste buds. The happy hour menu gives you a sampler of this chaos without committing to a full dinner bill.

Happy Hour Breakdown

Sunday through Friday, 3-6pm (no Saturday, because apparently weekends don't deserve deals). You're looking at $8 beer, which is fine, and $10-14 cocktails, which ranges from "solid" to "that's still kinda pricey." The cocktails lean tropical—lots of cachaça, pisco, sake-based creations that taste like vacation. If you're a purist who wants a basic vodka soda, you're missing the point. Go weird or go home.

Food Worth Ordering

The happy hour apps showcase the fusion thing nicely. The yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño is a classic for a reason—spicy, citrusy, and proves that Japanese-Peruvian fusion is legit. The crispy rock shrimp tempura is addictive, and the anticuchos (skewers) give you that Brazilian grill vibe. If you want sushi, the specialty rolls are where it's at—forget the California roll, you're here for the weird stuff.

Scene & Energy

SUSHISAMBA attracts a crowd that's dressed up, ready to be seen, and probably posting their food on Instagram. It's energetic, colorful, and unapologetically extra. The Strip location has the signature SUSHISAMBA vibe—bold design, open kitchen, music loud enough to feel like a party without drowning out conversation (usually). This is a see-and-be-seen spot, not a low-key neighborhood joint.

The Real Value

Here's the thing: SUSHISAMBA is expensive. Happy hour makes it less painful, but you're still paying Strip prices for Strip atmosphere. The value is in trying creative food and drinks you won't find at your local sushi spot. If you want cheap and cheerful, this ain't it. If you want interesting and Instagram-worthy, you're in the right place.

Sunday through Friday means you've got options throughout the week. The 3pm start is perfect for late lunches or early pre-gaming. Just be ready for the scene—this is Vegas doing fusion at full volume.