Khotan the Restaurant Arrives at Treasure Island - A flavorful dining experience!

Khotan – The Restaurant

Las Vegas offers many places and many restaurants that are geared towards many types of food offerings and palates. However tucked away and with an awe inspiring view of the strip is Khotan at Treasure Island. The food is amazing and diverse enough to please everyone in your party.

During the tasting party that I attended it was a hard decision to choose a favorite! It was a toss up between the lobster curry which was flavorful and had a wonderful coconut taste which along with the hotness of the curry and the tenderness of the lobster – DIVINE! Or the Kobe beef sliders, which were tender and juicy and seasoned perfectly, the bun was fabulous, toasted and crunchy it complimented the slider perfectly.

Coming in second would be the Khotan Pay Roll: A-5 Kobe beef wrapped around a sushi roll filled with tempura fried king crab and avocado. Topped with a poached quail egg and a drizzle of truffle oil, this regal roll sits in a bed of green goddess dressing. The main fare of Khotan is Pan-Asian cuisine and everything is served in a way to enlighten the presentation of the food as well as add to the enjoyment of the flavors.

Something that could make or break a dining experience would be the helpfulness and the general overall happiness of the crew. Khotan has assembled a delightful and helpful crew that made the experience that much more, well fun! Everyone was extremely friendly and experienced and helpful and offered product knowledge. Another great plus that Khotan has is not only the LV Strip view (including overlooking the Treasure Island Bay) but also the atmosphere, which includes private intimate dining with flattering lighting to a more visual dining experience on the patio.

Be sure and take some time to look over the rare and exceptional collection of jade artifacts assembled which are amazing in their intricacies. Two five foot hand carved jars stand at attention at the entrance and also on display is a 35,000-year old ivory tusk which depicts an Asian village.

What would dinner be without dessert? Oh and there are plenty to choose from here! All delicious and satisfying. The upside down pineapple cake evoked memories of childhood sugar indulges and was moist and the pineapple fresh! Chocoholics rejoice because on the menu is a wonderful simply wicked brownie (moist, chocolate, with chocolate frosting with pecans) that will send you to heaven and back!

All in all a wonderful experience and a restaurant not to overlooked when you choose your dining destination! The hours are from 5 to 11 p.m., and the new Khotan lounge will be open from 1 p.m. to midnight daily. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 888-692-3777 or visiting www.treasureisland.com.