Okay, southwest Vegas, this is a good one.
Durango Casino & Resort announced on November 11 that Sushi Kame, a new Japanese concept from Chef Eric Kim, will open in early 2027 inside the Eat Your Heart Out food hall.
Kim is the chef behind Kame Omakase, the Michelin Guide-recognized omakase in Chinatown. This version is built to be looser, easier, and made for more than one kind of night.
The Swap Happened Fast
Sushi Kame will take the space formerly occupied by Yu Or Mi Sushi inside Eat Your Heart Out.
Yu Or Mi closed on November 10, according to Casino.org. Durango announced its replacement the next day.
No exact opening date has been announced yet, only early 2027. You will find it at Durango Casino & Resort, 6915 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89148.
That timing matters if you eat in the southwest valley a lot. The sushi slot in the hall is not sitting empty with no plan.
Three Rooms, Three Different Nights
The smart move here is the split. Sushi Kame is not one format trying to do everything.
- Hand Roll Bar: casual and fast, with freshly made hand rolls from salmon, tuna and yellowtail to toro, snow crab and lobster claw, plus chef's omakase options.
- Main Dining: sushi and sashimi combinations, donburi such as Kaisen Don and Chirashi Don, classic and specialty rolls, and hot dishes including Maine Lobster Uni Pasta, A5 Wagyu Ishiyaki and A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki.
- Traditional Sushi Bar: a dedicated, more intimate bar for a la carte nigiri and sashimi, including bluefin tuna, otoro, Japanese snapper, Hokkaido premium uni, Japanese scallop and live Maine lobster sashimi.
A late-night and happy hour menu rounds it out with Shikoku oysters, select rolls and nigiri, cold dishes, sake and draft beer.
Translation: you can do a quick hand roll, a full dinner, or the serious sushi bar sit-down without changing restaurants.
Why Locals Should Care About This One
Kim has spent more than 28 years in Las Vegas, and that shows in what he said with the announcement.
"For over 28 years, my journey in Las Vegas has been about more than just great food. 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."
WhatNow reported Kim opened the original Kame Omakase in 2017 as an intimate, adventurous 8-seat omakase speakeasy experience. It later moved and expanded on Spring Mountain Road near Valley View, on the cusp of Chinatown.
This summer, Kame Omakase was listed as a recommended restaurant in the Michelin Guide Southwest, according to WhatNow. That is the pedigree moving into a food hall.
Durango Vice President and General Manager David Horn said: "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."
Here is your move. Do not wait for an opening date to pick your lane.
- Quick bite crew: start at the Hand Roll Bar.
- Date or celebration: go Main Dining and pair sushi with a hot A5 Wagyu dish.
- Purist mode: sit at the Sushi Bar and let the chefs guide the nigiri picks.
Watch durangoresort.com and @DurangoResort for the exact date. When it lands, southwest Vegas gets a Michelin name in a food hall, and that is exactly the kind of upgrade locals actually use.
