We're staying at MGM property and had food comps to spend. The family wanted variety so we chose Proper Eats Food Hall. Wasn't hard to spend because fountain drink already cost $7! Having been here before, not all venders were still here. I know I wanted to order the crispy eggplant boa from Laughing Buddha Ramen. The tenders at Lucky Bird were also a must. A new favorite was the NY style pizza from Pizzaoki. They said it was better than Secret Pizza! We had two kids with us and we love the lay out. Very kid friendly. You can order at the kiosk or the QR code from your table. Then you'll get a text to go pick up the food. The restroom is located around the corner over by the ramp by Temaki. We ordered: Ramen from Laughing Buddha Ramen Spicy rotini from Parm Famous Italian Cesar salad from Parm Famous Italian-cost more for crotons and the lettuce were all thick cut wedges and the butt end. Very difficult to eat. Mozzarella sticks from Parm Famous Italian Tenders from Lucky Bird Pizza from Pizzaoki Salmon and lobster roll from Temaki Crispy eggplant boa from Laughing Buddha read more

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If you're looking for a quick bite around the ARIA area, Proper Eats Food Hall is a neat little spot I stopped at Parm and got the spicy rotini--really good with a nice little kick . I also grabbed a meatball on the side, and it was tasty Finished it off with a doughnut from Easy Donuts, and that definitely hit the spot Great option if you want something quick, tasty, and with a few different choices all in one place. read more

If you're wandering around the Aria Resort and Casino and need options that satisfy every craving, Proper Eats Food Hall is a solid stop. It's a mix and match paradise - everything from gourmet burgers to sushi to decadent desserts. I tried Lola's Burger but can't wait to try more (the ramen spot is next on my list). The service was friendly and fast despite being busy. You order through QR codes on the table or a digital kiosk and then get a text when your food is ready. There's a great condiments/sodas bar to fix up your food however you'd like. Basically, if indecision had a food hall, this is it - but in the best possible way. Come hungry and be ready to sample everything! read more

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This food hall had lots of great option for both breakfast and lunch. They had something for everyone in our group. The tables were let very clean. The staff was proactive in helping. I'd recommend this food hall especially to a group where people are wanting different things. Biggest downside is how expensive it is, but it's in a nice hotel in Vegas so the prices checkout. read more

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Hubby & I come to Vegas a few times a year. Since I discovered Proper Eats Food Hall, it's really hard to go back. I make it a point to stop here at least once every trip because the food options are so great. My personal favorite is Pizzaoki. The smash burger at Lola's is a close second. But with the variety of restaurants here, it's bound to have something for everyone in your party. They have ordering kiosks or you can just scan the QR code at your table and order straight from your phone. You'll receive a text message when your food is ready - and you just go to the counter and pick up your food. Def worth checking out if you find yourself hungry and you're around ARIA. read more

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If you're staying at aria this is a great option or multiple types of food. To order at kiosks and pick up on your own definitely for casual timing although prices are still high (Vegas baby). The pizza and Firebird were both great the nearest plenty of seating. read more

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This has to be the best food hall we have visited in Vegas. It's very spacious with a lot of comfy seatings. It has a speakeasy behind a coffee & donut shop. Also weekday happy hours and live music that's worth checking out. The location is quite convenient which is right next to Sky Suites promenade entrance where we stayed at. The ordering was easy and foods came out fast. I think the items from QR code is a bit different from ordering in person at certain food stalls. The center bar was great to have drinks throughout the day. We went to the hand roll place for lunch and the bagel place for breakfast. My toasted smoked salmon bagel with caviar was so good! If you like fancy food courts you should check this one out! read more

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I am not pro food hall, despite it being such a big Vegas trend. That said, this is a lovely food hall located inside a great casino. Multiple options were quite inviting, so I'd happily return to try something else on another trip. read more

Nice looking food hall in the Aria hotel. Take the escalators off the back of the casino & head up to the 2nd floor. Ordering is very efficient. They have stand alone kiosks in the area or you can scan a QR from your phone to order from any of the eating places in the hall. They have at least 8 or more eating businesses in this food hall. As far as casual food halls on the strip go, I like this one because they make it easy to order from the kiosk, you get a message on your phone when food is ready & the atmosphere is bright & cheery. They have a decent amount of seating and for more comfortable seating, check out the seating that is closer to the bar in the back. Note: Although its a casual food hall, the prices are still fairly steep (ie sandwich & chips, $25) read more

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Our family ate at this food hall and so glad we did! The variety was great and good for kids too. We had sushi, pizza and the bagel, and we're very pleased with the service and overall ambience of the food hall. The service was really nice and we highly recommend this place!! read more

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Proper Eats Food Hall in the Aria offers $2 oysters every weekday from 3:00 pm to 5:00. What a great deal! We had a dozen oysters for a pre-dinner Happy Hour along with a special glass of Prosecco with an oyster for $16.00. A regular of Prosecco is $15 so you get the oyster for just an additional dollar. Service is quick and servers a friendly and welcoming. read more

Proper Eats Food Hall - Prosecco and oysters - Food Court Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Rod U. of Yelp Honolulu once dropped a pearl of wisdom that has stuck with me over the years: Only eat oysters in months with an "R" in them. But, Rod, I reeeaaallllly want oysters! I knew the risks and I rolled the dice anyway. I gave mine a heavy dose of fresh lemon and vinaigrette, hoping to neutralize any rogue microbes lurking in my oyster. Worth it. $13 Mezcal Kicker + $2 Oyster Happy Hour, Monday through Friday, 4-6PM. Shucks yeah. And hey, I lived to Yelp another day! The oysters were fresh and clean, not the briniest or most flavorful I've ever had, but for $2 a pop during happy hour, I have zero complaints. Note: Happy hour is only available around the bar and in the booths in that section of Proper Eat Food Hall. read more

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I've eaten at this food hall a few times my last couple visits, overall they have a good variety of food to choose from, depending what everyone is in the mood for. I also think it's pretty affordable for what you are getting. There is a lot of seating in the area, so usually not too difficult to find a spot. The ordering kiosks are quick and easy to use, only downfall is sometimes they require you to order directly from the shop which can be a long line / wait. read more

Proper Eats is a mixed bag. We almost exclusively stay at the Aria, so Proper Eats is our easiest access to a food hall. Unfortunately, most of the time, I'm going to choose anywhere else that's not Proper Eats There's two aspects of Proper Eats that I'd give 5 stars, breakfast and happy hour. Any other time, it's pretty much 1 star. The decor is definitely nice and well built. The good, Egghead, fair prices, good breakfast. It's usually the busiest, but it's an excellent choice for breakfast options. Proper Bar has a great happy hour for $2 oysters M-F 4-6pm. I ate two dozen oysters by myself on this visit and I probably would've ordered more if I didn't have dinner plans later. I would've wanted to try their drinks too and stay to watch some games as there's plenty of seating, lot of tv's to just relax. The service is great at the bar someone will always be around to help you out For ordering, it's simple, you order at the kiosk for any of the shops, then wait for your number to be called at said shops. The bad, pretty much every other aspect of the main food hall. Overpriced, horrible portions and non-existent service. The ramen broth is flavorless and I'm pretty sure one night, we waited for about 30 mins to get our order because they only had one person at the ramen stall. If you want pizza, go downstairs to 50/50, the pizza is more fresh and just overall better and sushi, go anywhere else. read more

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I came here for a nice lunch with a friend. The aria is one of my favorites and this food hall edition was a great choice. I love coming for the atmosphere and the service because it is very nice. I still haven't tried all th food options but I plan to, so more trips back will be had. read more

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Service was quick and friendly and the oysters were flavorful and delicious. HH is 4-6pm with $2 oysters. I had the mezcal kicker which was a tequila oyster shooter for $13 and that was tasty. Idk how long this special will be around for but I plan on making the most of it on my future trips to Aria! read more

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Food Hall overall - 4 stars This is both an efficient and innovative food hall on the upper level of the ARIA resort. Four of us came here to grab a quick meal to go and each picked up something from a different vendor. The options included sushi, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, ramen & baos, Korean chicken bowls and (during morning hours) an egg / breakfast spot. Each food stall has a small menu and ordering takes place on the kiosks sprinkled throughout the hall. Based on a quick browse, I only saw about five kiosks available so it seems likely that the lines could be pretty congested during peak times or if large groups came in, after a convention for example. Even if you're ordering from multiple food stands, enter it all in a single order and you can purchase everything at once. Each vendor will text you when your order is ready, so the whole process was pretty seamless. Laughing Buddha food vendor - 2.5 stars Opting to go vegetarian for a light meal, I selected two eggplant baos and a cucumber salad from Laughing Buddha which were just okay. A soft bao bun held thin slices of fried eggplant, a sriracha mayo sauce and Thai basil. In my opinion, I didn't think the Thai basil melded very well with the other ingredients, so it was a strange combination, and the sauce really dominated the flavor of each bite. The cucumber salad wasn't as bright and refreshing as I'd hoped, but rather tart and one-dimensional in flavor, except for some fried garlic on top. It looked and tasted like it could have been marinating in the sauce for a while since the cucumbers were also getting a little wrinkly. My dad enjoyed his sandwich from Parm, my mom liked her sushi from Temaki Bar and my sister loved her Korean chicken bowl from Seoul Bird, so all of those vendors appeared to have more promising options. read more

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Really enjoyed the food options here and the easy to use app to order ahead was especially great and easy too. I was able to order from three different places on one order which was super convenient. Food wise, it varied. Nothing bad, but different. First up is the pastrami and corned beef combo sandwich from Wexler's deli. At $28 before tax and tip, was the most expensive but one I would get again due to the quality of the meats. I mostly tasted the pastrami and it didn't seem like a lot more corned beef, so may try the pastrami only next time and save $10. If I had to, I would definitely order it again Tonkasu ramen from Laughing Buddha is up next. I personally didn't love the broth, but they provide a ton of toppings and the char shu pork was really tasty. Definitely worth the $18. Finally, the best for last. Ordered the side of meatballs for $12 and the size of the meatballs along with the flavors made them worth every penny. Service was best here as well, even though it was just pick up at all three, the server here was very caring and asked if I needed anything else, while the others didn't even bother to say anything, just pointed. read more

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TLDR: good food with decent options; clean, spacious, and nice ambiance Been here several times on different trips and the food has always been good. I came with a large group of kids and adults for an early lunch. Some of the stalls don't open till 11 so beware if coming early. There's about 10 different restaurants with a variety of cuisines. The kiosks allow for you to order at multiple restaurants without lining up in different places. It also allows you to charge back to the hotel if you're staying at an MGM property. I've tried many of the stalls and the food has always been good. The wait is usually short depending on the stall. The bagel and egg place always has a long line and is one the of the few that cannot be ordered at the kiosk. Most stands will give you a water cup if you ask which is the only not obvious aspect of ordering. The soda machines dispense the only water/ice so you will still have to wait. I've had the issue of ice running out in the machines so beware and check the one of the other three if it happens. There is a fair amount of seating but at peak, the tables can fill up so check around the corner for other seating options. There's also usually some staff wandering to clean tables and floors so typically very well kept. Additionally, there's a shuffle board table and foosball table if you want to entertain yourself or kids. A bar is just adjacent to the food court so you can chill here if in between activities or for a little while before/after food. The value is reasonable for being inside the Aria and on the strip so definitely get what you pay for. read more

You gotta love Happy Hour at Proper Eats Food Hall. $2 Oysters, hoops and drinks. We also partook of the other food stands and had sushi and KFC. Enjoy! read more

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Located on the second floor of the Aria near its convention center, this food hall offers a variety of food to satisfy any palate - from pizza and burgers to sushi and donuts. The ambiance is casual, and there is booth, counter and table seating available throughout. You can either take a seat & scan a QR code to place an order, or utilize a kiosk. You'll get text message updates indicating when your order is ready for pick up. Fountain drinks are available via Coca Cola freestyle machines. MGM rewards members can redeem comp dollars here, and hotel guests can charge to their room. read more

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Stopped by today to grab some ramen due to the chill in the air and figured today would be the day to grab a couple of bowls at the Laughing Buddha. Great ramen @ $18 a bowl and great service these bowls definitely hit the spot. Located on the 2nd floor above the casino level. If ramen is not for you there are a few choices to fill your hunger pains. read more

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Since we had our kids in tow and a large party overall, it was very convenient and we did end up eating here twice during our whole stay in Vegas just so we can avoid waiting and/or dealing with reservations in advance since it's much harder planning our itinerary around set meal times. I do wish that there are more order kiosks available for when there is a meal time rush. We didn't have trouble finding any seating this time, but it was definitely a struggle when I was here for a work conference earlier this year. For a casual food court, Aria has slightly elevated the feel and overall experience by offering a variety of food options that are "common" - fried chicken, ramen, sushi, and pizza just to name a few - prepared/served "quickly" by restaurant brands that aren't common in an "elegant" dining setting! read more

We ate at two of the eateries here for dinner. Lola's (separate review under Lola's) and Parma - which did not have an individual place in Yelp to review, but this is for Parm's food. Having said that, yikes. We had the Caesar salad - um, pretty sure it should be dressed with Caesar dressing.... Caesar was on vacation apparently. Spaghetti and meatballs with extra meatball - the red sauce was so disappointing, where was the flavor?? The cheese sticks were massive with a tiny amount of marinara. The marinara had a bit more flavor than the spaghetti sauce - you would think they would be the same base sauce but overall, just bland. The prices are exorbitant so was a bit of flavor too much to ask? This will be on the "do not repeat" list. Too many options on the strip to spend your hard earned dollar here - get Lola's if you must eat here. read more

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It's hard to rank this place. It really depends on which stall you are ordering from. I got onion rings and ramen. The rings from Lola's were fabulous. Real onions and Very fresh. The wasabi aioli was perfect. Will recommend this to anyone around. Also had the tonkosu ramen from laughing Buddha. Broth was tasty even though a little thin, and noodles on point with the chewiness. Here's where the tone changes... Charsiu was just ok. Not that much flavor and fatty. The wood ears could have been cut thinner- it was like eating a salad. The bamboo tasted like it was fresh out of the can - it tasted like tin. If you've never had ramen before (outside of instant noodles), I would go for it. I'm Asian and from nyc and Bay Area so I'm a bit strict Here's my advice on ordering from the kiosk: 1. find one that's not taken. There are at least 4 that I've counted and the ones near the entrances are usually the least busy. 2. Do not stand behind men. (Generalization) They are terrible at decisions, like way worse than women. There was a gang of three 30-something looking guys and they went back and forth with every single item! Were they on a strict budget of brain cells? read more

Proper Eats Food Hall - Noodles and onion rings - Food Court Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Neat concept. Scan the QR code on a table and order from the options which are various eateries in this food court. Vegas prices apply. Pick up when they text you the food order is ready. read more

Proper Eats Food Hall - Food options - Food Court Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Proper Eats Food Hall at Aria is a nice place to get casual bites with a good selection. I like Wexler's Deli and Seoul Bird. My lady likes getting hand rolls at Temaki Bar. My friends and I like sitting at Proper Bar for pre-game drinks or post-dinner drinks. There are also pizza, ramen, salads, burgers and Italian options. These modern food halls are much better than the old model IMO. The food quality is better. The choices are good. You placed your order at the kiosks place about the dining area. You can also order by scanning their QR code and it takes you to an app for ordering. I wish you could just order at the counters too but most of the restaurants in the food hall do not offer that. Drink orders are filled at a few multi-beverage dispensers in the center of the dining area. Utensils and some condiments are also available there. read more

I love this food hall! It has a little of everything so whatever mood you're in, you're catered to! They even have self serve kiosk's which makes ordering very convenient. Sometimes they offer AYCE during major sports events which is really cool! read more

This is a food hall with a nice seating area. They have TVs that broadcast sports games. You can order at a kiosk or from a QR code at your table. There are several restaurant options. My friends and I ordered from different places. Overall, the food was overpriced and mediocre. I ordered from a deli and had a lox bagel. It wasn't bad but needed more cream cheese and it was $18. My friend ordered a Reuben sandwich and returned it. On the digital menu, it looked very meaty. When she received it, it was more like a Panini. She was not willing to pay the price for that type of thin sandwich. Another friend ordered pasta and it was average. This is probably a decent place to take your kids because there's plenty of variety and kid friendly options. read more

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Brief Summary: - Located in Aria - Casual dining experience - There are kiosks, but it was easier to order via QR code on my device - Not all restaurants are open all day - Plenty of seats inside - Highlight dishes were the tonkotsu ramen and the Korean style fried chicken I looked around different food courts around Las Vegas Blvd, and this one stood out to me as the nice and fancy but still keeping things casual. This food court is located in Aria. Unfortunately, I don't remember the exact location. On different times of the day, the restaurants inside are open or closed. The easiest sign is by the food. There are an egg specialized restaurant and a coffee place; both were closed in the evening. The foods that look hefty for dinner, those were open when we arrived in the evening hours. There are kiosks placed on the pillars near the entrance, and on each table there is a scannable QR code to order from your mobile device. I tried the kiosk first, but the ordering style was clunky. For example, when I chose one of the restaurants, the response was to order via the counter. (Looking back, that was probably the coffee place...) The user-friendly aspect was that on both the mobile device and kiosk accurately displayed restaurants in operation; if the restaurant was closed, it was hidden from the list. Ordering on the mobile device is doable. It might be difficult if this is your first time ordering digitally, but I don't know if there is staff nearby who would assist in navigating the mobile-web. I actually visited here twice for lunch and dinner. In the first round, we had ramen from the Laughing Buddha and a salad from Happy Leaf. Both were large portions so I was content after eating there. In the second visit, we went back to the Laughing Buddha and got the miso ramen. We also tried the Korean styled friend chicken sandwich, and a poke bowl from the Temaki Bar. The unexpected favorite was the Korean styled fried chicken sandwich. The chicken patty was crispy and very airy! It also wasn't too spicy either, so even with me (low spice tolerance) I was able to to eat it. Generally, each of the dishes in this area are filling. The poke bowl was also large enough to make me fill full after eating. I liked how the seats were modern and comfy. On the farther side of the food court there were seats that look like couches. Descending a short flight of stairs were more eats, but these seats surrounded a bar. While the furniture were matching, those seats felt more reserved for the guests at the bar, so we didn't sit there in either visits. read more

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Very pricey food hall on the 2nd floor of the Aria. That said, the space is also super upscale and inviting and one of the nicer food halls I have ever been to. I don't love ordering only from a QR code or a slow public TV screen... seems to take too long and too many steps. I do like you can use your MGM Points here, which makes the food taste better. A nice place for a snack and a $7 soda when you are in the mood! read more

Came here for their Happy Hour Oyster deal for $2 each. When you walk in, head over to the where the bar is and just grab a seat anywhere (tables, hightop or bar top). Once seated, the server will come by and take your order. I am not sure if there were any HH offerings as we were there6just for the oysters. The oysters are from the east coast which we prefer as they are less fishy. We ended up getting 2 dozen. A pretty good deal as a dozen will run you double the price. Too bad this deal is only on Weekdays from 3-6 I believe. read more

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We tried the happy hour oysters at the bar area. Save yourself a trip, it's not worth it. The quality is meh and whom ever shucked them did a bad job. A lot of tiny shells in them and they are not cleaned! The drinks at the bar are overpriced. $18-$20 a cocktail but casino quality (those you get for free when gambling). Service is super slow, only one waitress taking care of about 10 tables. The waitress was friendly and tried her best to be attentive, wouldn't blame her. read more

Proper Eats Food Hall - Food Court Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Came here to eat a convenient dinner! There are many options within the food hall, and spacious seating as well. I enjoyed the decorations for each food stall, and the variety of foods. Moreover, we order the food ourselves by scanning a QR code and then go to pick up the food ourselves as well! There are also drink dispensers to obtain drinks ourselves as well. I got ramen (tonkatsu and miso) from the Laughing Buddha and a Meat Lover's slice from Pizzaoki. Both were decent foods, and filled me up for a good dinner :) For service, I didn't interact much with most of the servers at the food stalls, but they all seemed quite nice and attentive to our needs, such as with providing chopsticks and plastic cups for water fills. read more

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Perfect place for the family! Selection is great and quality is top notch! Will definitely be back!

Proper Eats Food Hall in ARIA was a pleasant surprise. I had the chicken sandwich with curly fries, and everything tasted super fresh. The sandwich was perfectly crispy and huge, so it felt like a really good value, especially for Strip food prices. The curly fries were honestly some of the best I've had -- intensely crispy and addictive. I also got the vanilla milkshake, and it had the perfect consistency: thick, creamy, and really satisfying without being too heavy. Definitely worth checking out if you want a solid, filling meal at ARIA. read more

Located in the Aria Resort at the former Aria Buffet space, Proper Eats Food Hall is more upscale than your usual food court. The space is clean and inviting, with ample seating. It's also good for a quick bite or to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The prices reflect the location and ambiance, but it's still worth experiencing the tasty options. Ordering using the kiosks or your mobile device is easy. You'll receive a text when your orders are ready for pickup at the vendor. Proper Eats has ten restaurants to suit any craving, so it took a moment to choose what to eat. We had a large group and ordered items from different vendors. We sampled each other's orders, and everything was delicious. What I tried: * Lobsta Queen Cut Roll from Temaki Bar Sushi - pricey but well-prepared 4/5 * Tonkotsu Ramen from Laughing Buddha - flavorful broth and perfect noodles 4.5/5 * Basket O Tenders from Seoul Bird Fried Chicken--so good! They have a light, crispy, seasoned coating and juicy meat. 5/5 * Backyard Classic Burger from Lola's Burgers - flavorful and juicy 4/5 When we dined in during the week, the food hall was relatively quiet, so it was a pleasant experience. The staff was kind and helped us get situated in the dining area. A few games and TV programs also allow you to pass the time. I can't wait to try more items like their Happy Hour and the lounge. I do miss the Aria Buffet. :( read more

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This is a good option for families. I had a potpourri of cuisines, including sushi, port Buns, and an IPA. My family go a whole cheese pizza. Like many food halls you can order much of the food from your seat, you just need to pick it up. This is in the Aria casino, not in the shops. read more

Our go-to in Aria if we don't know what we want to eat, if it's too much work to go outside the casino (aka we got a good parking spot), or if we just want something quick and easy. Love that for a large group, everyone can grab what they want and then reconvene together at one of the many tables in the seating area to eat together. And it's so simple with multiple ordering kiosks, so you don't have to wait in a long time at each spot. The kiosk can also handle room charges and program rewards, so that was nice. My favorite spot inside the Proper Eats Food Hall is Temaki Bar for their sushi. If you eat at the bar itself, you can have their hand rolls (so yummy!), but they only do cut rolls if you order to go or at the kiosk. I do appreciate the variety of food available at your fingertips just in this area: ramen, Korean fried chicken, pizza, burgers, and pasta. There are also breakfast joints but they have earlier hours, so I've never been down to Proper Eats Food Hall early enough to catch one during their operating hours. Coke Freestyle machines are the norm here, so you get to try so many different flavors and varieties of soda. I usually go for the zero sugar options and there are plenty of it! Ony downside with the machine is to keep an eye when they lock it down for the night. Sometimes they do it earlier than closing time and I just needed a refill to go with finishing my meal. Even though I thoroughly miss the Aria Buffet, which used to be where the food Hall is at, I'm happy that the replacement offers a quick and easy one-stop dining option for guests and visitors. read more

Before I begin let me start off by saying that this review is based solely upon my personal experiences and my personal experiences alone, so with that being said let's go!. This was one of the first areas of I visited for breakfast. It is basically a food court with about 5 or 6 restaurants not including a bar as well that you can either dine in or take your food to go. It is more of a place that you may be in time constraints and you want a meal quick and easy then this is your spot!. read more