Sushi Kame, Chef Eric Kim‘s original Japanese dining concept, is coming to the Durango Casino & Resort. According to a press release, Sushi Kame is planned to open in the casino’s Eat Your Heart Out food hall at 6915 S Durango Dr.
“As we continue growing the culinary lineup at Durango, we’re proud to welcome talented local chefs like Eric Kim to the property,” Vice President and General Manager of Durango Casino & Resort, David Horn, said in the press release.
“Sushi Kame brings a unique approach to Japanese dining, with a variety of offerings that guests can enjoy whether they’re stopping in for a quick bite or celebrating a special occasion. It’s a premium culinary experience, joining Eat Your Heart Out and another exciting offering for our guests.”
What Now Las Vegas reached out to Chef Kim to find out more about the expansion. Unfortunately, we did not hear back by the time of this publication.
“For over 28 years, my journey in Las Vegas has been about more than just great food,” Chef Kim said in the press release.
“I believe genuine hospitality, personal connections, and memorable experiences are just as important. At Sushi Kame at Durango, we look forward to sharing that same philosophy in a more relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.”
Chef Kim opened the original Kame Omakase in 2017 on the west side of Las Vegas (near Summerlin) as an intimate, adventurous 8-seat omakase speakeasy experience. The restaurant relocated and expanded into a larger, modern space in the Lotus mixed-use building on Spring Mountain Road near Valley View on the cusp of Las Vegas’s Chinatown. It added beverage consultant SeongHa Lee (formerly of 365 Tokyo) to elevate its drink and sake program.
This summer, Kame Omakase was listed as a recommended restaurant in the inaugural Michelin Guide Southwest.
“Building on the culinary craftsmanship behind Kame Omakase and the legacy of his original Kame, Chef Kim’s new concept will offer an approachable and premium Japanese dining experience centered on quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and seasonal seafood,” the press release reads.
“Designed to accommodate a variety of dining occasions, Sushi Kame will feature a casual Hand Roll Bar, Main Dining area, and a Traditional Sushi Bar, each offering a distinct way to experience the chef’s cuisine.”
Guests can look forward to freshly made hand rolls, with selections ranging from salmon, tuna, and yellowtail to toro, snow crab, and lobster claw. The menu also includes a host of sushi and sashimi combinations, donburi such as Kaisen Don and Chirashi Don, and hot dishes including Maine Lobster Uni Pasta, A5 Wagyu Ishiyaki, and A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki. A late-night and happy hour menu will round out the experience with Shikoku oysters, select rolls and nigiri, cold dishes, sake, and draft beer.
Check it all out for yourself when the new Sushi Kame opens in the Durango Casino & Resort Eat Your Heart Out food hall at 6915 S Durango Dr by early 2027.
(This is a developing story. As more information is made available, we will update this article. Stay tuned!)
