I was not expecting a restaurant in a casino to be this good. My friend and I stopped at 8 East before seeing the Backstreet Boys and were seriously impressed. We ordered the brisket fried rice, which I can see why is their most popular dish, plus the cucumber salad (how is a cucumber salad THIS good?), bok choy, sizzling shrimp, steamed short rib dumplings, and pork belly bao. Everything was excellent. My friend also got cocktails, which she loved. Our waiter was super cool and attentive without being overbearing. We were honestly blown away by the whole meal. Definitely one of the best surprises of our Vegas trip. read more

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Very good restaurant if you're craving Asian food. I came over here massively hungover and this was exactly what I needed. Great decor, ambience and staff. Very attentive and friendly. We got the brisky dumplings, pan seared. I Was expecting the small din tai fung sized ones with little filling, but these were FAT dumplings, with good amounts of brisket inside. WE got the brisket fried rice - also very good, and the garlic noodles. I really liked the char that the noodles and rice had. Only thing for me is that the fried rice and noodles seemed to have a little too big much oil in it. I don't think that's an indictment on 8 east itself, but more of a general Chinese/Taiwanese cooking method. But other than that, I would certainly come back again. read more

We love this restaurant! It's our favorite place to get fried rice! Our favorites are the brisket fried rice and the lobster fried rice we also always get the Short rib dumplings (pan fried) to start, they are so delicious and I love the sauce they put on. It's not close to the side of town we're on which is far north west, Skye Canyon,, but we feel it's worth it! The waitstaff is always very attentive and knowledgeable when it comes to the menu. We actually come here often enough that we are very familiar with the menu and we always know exactly what we want to eat and drink! Sorry this review is so late but every time we go to Fremont Street we eat, have drinks and then we have a good time so I get sidetracked and forget to finish reviewing lol Overall, this is a really great restaurant. It's kind of small, but we've never really have to wait very long to be seated. The best part about it is, it's in Circa which doesn't allow anyone under 21 in the casino so we don't have to worry about those kind of large parties! (Just my personal opinion) read more

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8 East is an Asian fusion restaurant located inside Circa Resort and Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. Sleek-looking restaurant with seating around the bar and a medium-sized dining area. We had a great dinner: Pad Thai with Shrimp (entree), Pork Belly Bao (small dish), Duck Rolls (small dish), and Green Beans (small dish). The small dishes were perfect for sharing between the two of us. Every dish was tasty, my favorite was the Duck Rolls (a unique wrap with shredded duck, hoisin, green onions, and cucumber). The pad pai entree was on the smaller side, too, but it had good flavor. Service was attentive. We were checked on regularly and it was fun being seated at the end of the bar where we could watch the flow of the restaurant staff. read more

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First time in, and we had a great impression. Sat at the counter. Greeted right away by James C. We're not rushed. He went over their Tapas Style of serving and specials. He recommended the Brisket Fried Rice! It was so good. The other must try would be the Beef Short Rib Potstickers. So good and juicy! The rest of the food was good mind you but the Duck Rolls were tasty but a tad dry. And the Lamb Chops were cooked more than my liking, I felt they needed sauce or at least a dressing on the dry shredded cabbage. Can't call it slaw because it was Not! So we watched to line cooks did their thing and the food comes out in waves and piping hot! The decor is a modern Asian Fusion! We had a couple drinks and the Only Whiskey drink in the list was One Night In Hong Kong! It was quite tasty! read more

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We did a little staycation at Circa and though we were downtown with so many places to eat we were lucky enough to find things we love at 8 East. The ambiance is really chill. I just wish the chairs were a little more comfy. Everyone that works there is very friendly and gave great recommendations. Food comes fresh and warm to enjoy. Everything from the popular fried rice to the pork buns were delicious. My personal favorite I got each time we went is the short rib dumplings. I got them pan fried and the horseradish sauce was perfect to go with the dumplings. If you're in the downtown area and in the mood for some Asian cuisine, check this place out! read more

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Nestled in the 2nd floor corner or Circa, this place brings the surprises. The staff is super friendly and helpful offering recommendations and also providing fast food delivery and service. I've never had my water filled this much. Starting with the dan dan noodles, they had the perfect texture and flavor with just a hint of spice. They also offer various bottles of spine sauces that you can add to any of their offerings by request. The brisket fried rice was a revelation with its perfect ratio of ingredients to rice, texture, and just overall flavor the dumplings were delicate on top and just lightly fried on the bottom with a super flavorful filling and sauce to end the meal, the honey toast was a literal melt in your mouth offering, which definitely takes two people to finish. I would definitely return and try other items in this restaurant. read more

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I was staying at the circa during the super bowl and decided why not just check this place out! I didn't have a reservation and i was immediately seated and served very fast and efficiently which i was very surprised by. They focus on smaller plates, you can grab your "bigger plate" being one of their fried rices or noodles, and their smaller plates being the proteins or appetizers- i ordered various plates such as the brisket fried rice, cucumber salad, potstickers, cumin lamb chops, ect which i love the concept of the small plates. I was very excited to try out the cumin lamb chops but ohhh boy that lamb was drenched in cumin they were not playing on that (i would maybe recommend to ask easy on the cumin) ! but overall, service was great, food is great, im happy and i would recommend the experience :) (only downside is the chairs are madly uncomfortable) read more

8 East - Potstickers, Brisket rice, cucumber salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I've yet to have a bad experience at 8 East. I prefer to sit at the bar to watch how seamless the kitchen moves. Lamb lollipops were a bit more spicy than i remember but they are so tender & delicious it didn't stop me. First time trying dessert and it was bigger than expected. Tea soaked lady fingers sounded interesting. The taste wasn't as in your face like it is with a traditional tiramisu. At least gave the dessert a lightness.I wasn't expecting. read more

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Located in the Circa casino, 8 East offers pan Asian style tapas that are served quick and hot. Our order included the short rib dumplings, salt and Szechuan pepper chicken wings, and pork belly bao buns. Don't let the portion sizes full you, this was plenty for a party of 2! Great service and a cool location. Very reasonable prices! read more

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This spot is a fresh little take on Asian cuisine that has several different fun dishes for you to try. It's located in an unassuming area of the casino lobby, but don't be fooled because the flavors here are outstanding. We tried the lobster fried rice, which was quite expensive but was actually quite good. I wouldn't go running back for the expensive fried rice, but I would to go try other dishes. read more

8 East - Lobster fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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One of our go-to place in Downtown Vegas. The flavor are off the hook. The prices are actually reasonable compared to most Vegas restaurants. Their small plate offerings are spot on. DO NOT go there without ordering the Thai Beef Jerky. Out of this world. Right behind that the stir fried green beans. Love this place. read more

8 East - Thai Beef Jerky. Insanely Good - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Wanted to try 8 East since Circa opened in 2020. Worth the wait. Brisket fried rice is next level. Also, enjoyed the short rib dumplings fried...A nice change of pace from the standard chicken or pork dumplings you see all the time. Great fast friendly service. If on Fremont this is your fast casual Asian spot! read more

8 East - Brisket Fried Rice (Vital Vegas style aka add a chicken skewer) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Went for Happy Hour and ordered one of all the happy Hour specials. Everything was good; my fave was the pork belly bacon, but my friends thought it was too fatty. Green beans were very good; can be made with ground pork or chicken (we got pork). The Carpacio came out first and it was awesome- thinly sliced and dressed sauce drizzle and nuts. My least favorite was the chicken wings - a little bland for me, even with the chili sauce. read more

8 East - Happy Hour menu, 7/6/26 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

So happy to have found 8 East while staying at Circa for a long work trip! Such a cute interior with both regular and bar seating. Service was quick and attentive both times I visited. The bao buns, short rib dumplings and cucumber salad were to die for - I would be happy with just those 3 dishes every time! I did try a noodle dinner special one night and it was pretty good as well. Love that they have happy hour, but I do wish they had to-go/takeout! read more

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This is a staple for me and my husband. There's something here for everyone. The service is great and food is always fresh and delicious. Get the brisket fried rice and honey toast with ice cream. read more

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This was one of the better Chinese restaurants I've tried. Standouts were the pickled cucumbers and the short rib dumpling. I also enjoyed the string beans and would order them again. Service was spot on, and the food was delivered almost too quickly. We were shocked that everything was at our table within what felt like under 5 minutes. It was both impressive and also muddled the meal a bit. With it being more dim sum/tapas style it would have made each dish standout better if we could focus a bit longer between plates. read more

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8 East at Circa Hotel is a gem in Downtown Las Vegas. The service was warm, upbeat, and incredibly attentive. Our server knew the menu well and gave great recommendations without being overbearing. We ordered the Brisket Fried Rice, Cumin Lamb and Short Rib Dumplings. Everything was balanced and well seasoned. But the Brisket Fried Rice was the star of the show. The ambiance is modern, energetic, and stylish. It's the perfect spot whether you're on a date, grabbing drinks and bites with friends, or just looking to enjoy a great meal before hitting the casino. Highly recommend! read more

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I visited 8East at Circa and found both the staff and the overall atmosphere very welcoming. The menu focuses on small, shareable plates, so I tried several starters along with a main dish. I began with the Cucumber Salad. The flavors were refreshing, but the cucumbers were cut long and thick, which kept them from really soaking up the dressing. Next, I tried the Crispy Pork Belly Bacon. The pork belly itself was incredible--tender, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. However, I wasn't a big fan of the tamarind sauce that accompanied it. The Wings were cooked well but tasted fairly plain and a bit underwhelming in terms of flavor. I wrapped up with the Sizzling Noodle with Pork, which was the highlight of the meal. It was flavorful and satisfying, though I'll warn future diners: the extremely long noodles make serving a bit chaotic--I managed to fling pork and sauce onto myself in the process. Overall, I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to return, but if I did, I'd definitely want to try the Duck Roll. read more

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Every time we eat here it just gets better. On this trip we discovered the garlic noodles and they were outstanding. As was everything we ate, bao buns, dan dan and lamb lollipops. We sat in the room in the back for the first time and that was very nice. The ambiance is cool and welcoming. Javier our server was great. The service here is always attentive with a smile. We stay a night at Circa just to come here. It's great. read more

Yummy ! This place is always crowded & now I know why. Everything I ate here was delicious and the cocktail was very refreshing. I can't say enough great things about the customer service and the freshness of the food. I love how they serve the dishes family style . It gives you a chance to try all the things ! I can't wait to come back . read more

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Checked out 8 East while in Vegas and it definitely gives that metropolitan Asian market feel. The menu has a great mix of Chinese, Thai, and Szechuan flavors with a modern twist. The wings were the standout -- crispy, perfectly seasoned with that lemon pepper kick. The GaPow basil chicken pot stickers were another hit, full of flavor and cooked just right. The fried rice was okay, not bad but I probably would've preferred a chicken version if that was an option. The space itself has a nice vibe -- casual but elevated enough for a night out. Service was friendly and quick. Overall, I'd come back for the wings and pot stickers alone. read more

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It's in the second floor of Circa, modern casual atmosphere. Service was very prompt and quick to refill, friendly service all around. I didn't come here expecting authentic but food still left a lot to be desired. Overall, bland flavor profiles and everything was vaguely sweet. Might be a better idea to order small plates & drinks from here rather than their entrees. Coconut breeze cocktail: smooth, tropical, and definitely a must for coconut lovers. Pork belly buns: probably the highlight, good gua bao texture with crunch from veggies. Pork belly was tender but wished they used traditional braised pork belly spices. Duck roll: soggy, not much flavor -- would pass on this one. Brisket fried rice: seemed to be mostly rice and cubes of brisket, not a lot of flavor that I'd expect from fried rice. Sizzling noodle: I was the most excited about this one, but I think it was the worst one out of everything we ordered. Completely no flavor at all, noodles didn't have much of a chew either. Was told that it was a staff favorite so maybe they had an off night. read more

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Another great dinner at 8 East! Everything on the menu is delicious! The service is always great and the ambience is just gorgeous. If you haven't been here, you have to try the brisket fried rice, and the spicy garlic noodles. They give you large portion so they're perfect to share and we took some back to our room, Had a few more drinks and finished it off. It's one of my go to spots when I'm at Circa. I make it a point to eat here every time. :) read more

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I've been to 8 East several times now, and somehow every visit just keeps getting better. The food is consistently incredible--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented--but what really stands out is the service. The staff always makes you feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of, and you can tell they truly care about the experience they're creating. Every dish we ordered was on point, and the atmosphere always feels vibrant yet relaxed. It's rare to find a place that keeps improving each time you go, but 8 East does exactly that. If you're in Vegas and love amazing Asian cuisine with top-tier service, this place is absolutely worth returning to again and again read more

8 East - fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Went here for Happy Hour per Ruby's recommendations. I got the green beans and chicken wings, and was disappointed. Both were really salty Service was good and I liked the cat theme, but the food just wasn't good because too much salt. read more

not too far East Although there were other food options within Circa, as well as in Downtown Las Vegas, we (interestingly enough) chose to eat lunch twice during our stay in early March 2025. LOCATION / SETTING Circa Hotel and Casino, 2nd floor near Saginaw's Deli. The restaurant is rectangular and long, with seating available at the bar/"kitchen counter" or various tables. Thankfully, the restaurant wasn't crowded on both days we visited, and we were seated immediately. FOOD The menu is fairly simple, and is comprised of small plates, entrees, and desserts. From the small plates section, we tried the stir-fried green beans and the pork belly bao (2 pieces). At both meals, my friend and I both ordered the sizzling noodles. We definitely preferred the green beans over the pork belly bao; we thought $14 was a bit much for 2 bao pieces. The green beans was a very shareable portion for sure. As far as the noodles, the server advised to make sure to mix the dish thoroughly, as all the sauce is sitting at the bottom of the bowl. The noodles/dish were flavorful, and I appreciated the generous serving of vegetables and protein (chicken) that accompanied the dish. SERVICE Our servers were polite and friendly. They checked on us periodically throughout the meal. BOTTOM LINE Convenient location. Good food. We'll be back if staying at Circa in the future. read more

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My server, Landon was amazing, knowledgeable passionate grateful. The chemistry at the front of the house in the back of the house was in point!!! read more

This was our first time here. The food is freaking incredible! If you've never been here you have to try this place! We love to stay on freemont and love that the circa is only 21 and above. The food is fantastic- we had the cucumber salad, bao buns, fried rice, and the lamb was cooked rare to perfection! We sat at the counter and Landon took great care of us. Josh cooked our food. We will come back for the amazing hospitality and superb food! We didn't take any pics because we ate it so fast and it was so good! read more

Came here and seen they had good reviews and the reviews are true ! Every was made to order and fresh.they were out of the lobster fried rice so we go shrimp instead the waiter so attentive and nice to make sure we enjoyed our meal and had everything we needed. The short rib dumpling was delicious and the Dan Dan noodles with pork .definitely 10/10 would definitely recommend and I would go back to citca just to eat here. read more

8 East - Short rib dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Great food, service and ambiance. Love the Sizzling noodles w/ pork, ribbon noodles with chopped garlic and ginger drizzled with hot sesame oil $18.00 Pork Belly Bao $10 during Happy Hour 3 -5pm. read more

8 East - Sizzling Noodles with ground pork, ribbon noodles with chopped garlic and ginger drizzled with hot sesame oil $18.00 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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wow is this place delicious.... located inside the circa hotel on freemomt street on the third floor is a delicious asian inspired cuisine!! the inside is super cute and quaint and the servers are great. the food came out super quick and it's a tapas style so everything is made to order it doesn't all come out at once HIGHLY recommend the short rib dumplings they are some of the best i've had... and i'm a dumpling connoisseur and the dan dan noodles were great as well. everything was delicious if you like asian check this place out! they have a great looking cocktail list as well but we did not try them this time around read more

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Last Tuesday was the first night we spent in Vegas and we went to Fremont Street Experience to dine at 8 East in Circa Hotel 2nd floor. It was our high school mini reunion in Vegas. My high school classmates & I came here for the very first time. We found the restaurant from googling & read the reviews. They had good reviews for Asian fusion tapas. I made a reservation for 4 at 7:30 pm. But I was able to reschedule to 8:30 pm as we were running late. The host took us to our table and he was nice even we were more late. The restaurant was small & looked cleaned with nice wall decors. We just ordered a tea pot of green tea. We told the server that we were eating like a family style. He recommended how many items on a small plate to share. We started with the salt & pepper chicken wings then brisket fried rice, pork belly bao, short ribs dumplings. Since there were 2 pieces of bao, we ordered another plate. The food came pretty quick & hot. The fried rice was sooo good. There was a mild kick on the wings. The food was delicious. The server and staff were attentive & friendly. I recommend the restaurant, if you are at Fremont Street Experience at night and want a fantastic meal. read more

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Great lunch in the Circa. From giant beers to shrimp fried rice. We got short rib dumplings, chicken and wide noodles, Shrimp and bok choy small plate and pork belly. Top quality and reasonably priced read more

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Great spot for ordering a bunch of small plates and sharing a meal with friends or family! Highly recommend the brisket fried rice, short rib dumplings, popcorn chicken skin, and the Thai beef jerky. Everything was tasty! The ramen was okay -- not really what they specialize in, so I'd probably skip it next time. But the atmosphere was chill, service was good, and they have a solid beer and cocktail selection. Bonus: They have TVs so we were able to watch the game while eating. I'd come back to this spot! read more

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I love how much variety 8 East has. It is inside of the Circa Resort/Hotel, so you do have to be 21+ to eat here. Our server was amazing, I wish we caught his name. The concept of the food is great, with lots of creative ideas. The dishes are a bit pricey and the portions are on the smaller side, but honestly, still not bad! My favorite was the mapo tofu -- it had the perfect balance of spicy and sweet, but it definitely should have come with rice. The pork belly bao and ramen were good, but it felt like they were missing something. The bao needed less veggies and a sweet sauce, and the pork belly in the ramen could've been thicker and charred for some extra texture. The pork was a bit too tender the texture kind of blended into the bowl. read more

8 East - pork belly bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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We popped into 8 East for a little pre-gambling snack and it totally hit the spot! I started with a non-alcoholic Asahi (loved that they had N.A. options, including wine!) and my partner tried the purple tea, which was super tasty. We shared the cucumber salad and the salt and pepper chicken wings and let me just say, those wings might be the best I've ever had. The skin was perfectly crispy, the wings tasted super fresh (definitely not the frozen kind), and they were cooked flawlessly. Bonus: they weren't greasy at all. The flavor was so good I didn't even touch the sauces they came with. The cucumber salad was light, refreshing, and had a little surprise kick now and then perfect balance to the wings. We're already planning to come back with bigger appetites to explore more of the menu. This spot is definitely going on our Vegas rotation. read more

8 East - Salt and pepper chicken wings with purple tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This place is conveniently located at the second floor of circa. It's nicely lit very clean. Our server was nice and very helpful in suggesting what she recommends. That Bao tho.. man was it rich and packed with so much flavor. Definitely going back to this place the next time I am in town. read more

8 East - Pork brisket bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Absolutely and positively amazing!!! This was our first time eating here and OMG were cokubg back. From the decor, yo the staff, to the amazing drinks and the complimentary dessert for my husband's birthday. The food was fantastic. We really love it and will be telling our friends and co workers. read more

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As soon as you walk in, the ambience completely shifts from the bright casino floor of the Circa Resort & Casino to a dimly lit, mellow space filled with rich reds and warm wood finishes. It's an immediate vibe change in the best way. We sat at the bar at 8 East and Jimmy took great care of us. He answered all our questions in a friendly, relaxed way that felt more like chatting with a knowledgeable friend than being "served." My water stayed full the whole time, and the hot-pressed green tea was delightful. The Thai beef jerky is absolute fire--literally. I'm pretty sensitive to spicy food, but it was still one of the best versions of Thai jerky I've ever had. And that's saying a lot because I'm a big fan of that dish. The butter mushrooms were unforgettable. The flavor is incredible and they melt in your mouth. I will absolutely be ordering this every time I visit. I also tried the cucumber salad, which was completely different from any cucumber salad I've had before. Light, refreshing, and really unique. The highlight of the meal though was the lamb lollipops--perfectly cooked and simply seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sometimes simple is best, and they nailed it. Overall: easy 5 stars. I'll definitely be making this a regular spot. Next time I'm coming back for the garlic butter noodles and the duck roll. read more

8 East - The food was too good and the experience was too wonderful to take pics. This is all I got! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada