Momofuku

Bon Appétit called it the most important restaurant in America — and the Social Hour is spicy cucumbers and DIY Handrolls in the Peach Bar at The Cosmopolitan. The Momofuku happy hour at the Cosmopolitan runs daily 3–5pm, exclusively in the Peach Bar, with bites and discounted drinks from David Chang’s six James Beard Award-winning kitchen.

Order This:

• DIY Handrolls) — Spicy bigeye tuna, sushi rice, nori
• Shishito Peppers  — smoked salt, lime; simple, precise, and the snack that works alongside anything on the bar menu
• Spicy Cucumbers  — togarashi, marcona almond; the lowest-cost item and the one that surprises people most
• Sake or craft cocktail — the Peach Bar’s drink program is intentional; order something cold before the food arrives

Momofuku Las Vegas is David Chang’s first West Coast restaurant, and it operates on the same floor as STK, Jaleo, and China Poblano — making The Cosmopolitan the most concentrated stretch of chef-driven happy hours on the Strip. The Social Hour exists in the Peach Bar only, which means you walk in, grab a stool, and eat a Slider Bun from a kitchen the New York Times credited with defining contemporary Asian-American cuisine. That’s not a small thing. The Cosmopolitan’s compact layout means you can follow this up at STK or Jaleo without moving the car.

Daily 3–5pm, Peach Bar only. The Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S. No reservation needed for Social Hour bar seating.