“Two massive sumo wrestler statues face each other in the center of the room, as if ready for a match, injecting an electrifying energy throughout the space.”
Take WAKUDA, a Japanese restaurant concept that opened at the property in the summer of 2022. Upon entering the space, guests are transported to the alleyways of Tokyo, winding through dark corridors lit by neon art. They enter the well-decorated, dimly lit bar, grooving to a live DJ before sitting down for their reservation in the dining room that resembles an ancient Japanese sumo arena. Two massive sumo wrestler statues face each other in the center of the room, as if ready for a match, injecting an electrifying energy throughout the space. The Rockwell Group, renowned creator of experiences and built environments with an impressive portfolio, is
responsible for WAKUDA’s design, fusing textures, colors, and art to create a harmony that is essential to the ethos of the Japanese aesthetic. The restaurant offers a 6-person omakase seating in a “secret” space 2 times a day, with guests paying hundreds of dollars each for a coveted spot. It is also home to the largest outdoor terrace on the Las Vegas Strip, which happens to be prime real estate for F1 viewing, as it catches drivers slowing down around a curve before taking off down Las Vegas Boulevard South.
TOP (CLOCKWISE): WAKUDA’s lantern- lined entryway, Golden Gai Cocktail Club, private Omakase lounge, and sushi bar at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, OPPOSITE: WAKUDA’s main dining room at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
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