Visit Las Vegas: Best Friend at Park MGM

Family style at Best Friend

I've walked past Best Friend before and it definitely looks like a good time so I was excited to dine at the restaurant from Chef Roy Choi. Best Friend opened in 2018 at the Park MGM featuring Choi's famous Korean tacos from his popular LA food truck, Kogi.

When we arrived at the restaurant, we were lucky to be seated at the Chef's table located inside the kitchen. I actually preferred the bright table over the vibey club atmosphere of the main restaurant. We started off with the delicious house bread and shared the banchan sampler. For our meal we shared the korean wings, kimchi fried rice, kogi short rib tacos, and slippery shrimp. The dishes were all outstanding with the tacos and wings being the table favorites. 

The restaurant is such a vibe. Definitely a fun time with friends!

From the outside

Checking in at reception

Entry to the main dining room

Happy to be seated at the Chef's table

Do not miss out on the Kogi tacos and Korean wings!

 

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Onkee Korean Grill House

 

I love Korean BBQ, but I'm not a fan of cooking the meats so I was very excited to try Onkee Korean Grill House where they do the grilling for you. Located on the second floor of Kō‘ula Shops, Onkee is an upscale Korean BBQ restaurant featuring dry aged meats and Miyazaki Wagyu. 

The restaurant isn't very big, but its bright and open layout makes for comfortable seating. Our party of 7 shared the Japchae, Seafood and Green Onion Pancake, Egg Souffle, and special off menu Potato Pancake. Everything was tasty, but the standout dish was definitely the seafood pancake. I could have eaten one by myself. 

Japchae

Seafood pancake

Egg souffle with corn and cheese

For meats, we shared the Combo B that is recommended for 3-4 people and included tenderloin, ribeye, hanger steak, and marinated beef short rib. We decided if it wasn't enough, we could always order more. We didn't need to as the portions were more than enough especially with the provided banchan.

Service was excellent!

Kimchee

Assorted banchan

Ward Villages is currently running a Taste of Ward Special from October 10-18 where you will receive your choice of one complimentary appetizer (Beef Shank Salad or Japchae) with your purchase of the Grill Combo A or B (serves 3 to 4 people) when you mention “Taste of Ward”. See their website for more details. 

Onkee Korean Grill House

1000 Auahi Street, Suite 220

Honolulu, HI 96814

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