Roy Choi’s Best Friend is an indelible mash-up of bodega, bar, and restaurant, serving Chef Roy’s greatest hits and more from his famous LA food truck, Kogi to his restaurants and other ventures. All of this is remixed and remastered in a new way for Las Vegas. Pair that with a cocktail and our incredible resident DJs spinning their favorite vinyl here well into the night and you have the only place on the Strip to sink your teeth into all the flavors, music, and culture of Koreatown and beyond.
Korean-Mexican fusion menu with vibrant interiors by notable Los Angeles chef, Roy Choi.
Hours
| Monday | 4–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–11 PM |
| Thursday | 4–11 PM |
| Friday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 4–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 730-6770
Website: https://parkmgm.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/best-friend.html?ecid=GMB
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Reservations: sevenrooms.com
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Reviews
Tina Bueno
We had an absolutely fantastic time at Best Friend in the Park MGM. The whole vibe was really cool, we loved the resident DJ and all of his spin choices!! Our bartender, Israel, made some amazing drinks, like the yummy ‘Salty Bear’. His customer service was phenomenal and he definitely made us want to come back! The Kimchi Fried Rice and the ‘Spicy Pork’, with its thinly sliced belly and shoulder on a sizzling platter, were both fantastic and more than enough for two. The 32 oz Corona Familiar Caguama just added a fun touch. Highly recommend Best Friend!
… moreMolly
I loved dining at Best Friend. If you like Korean food, I definitely recommend coming here! The vibe of the restaurant is so cool and unique. We ordered the chef’s menu, everything was delicious and I would eat here again for sure. I highly recommend the meat platter, spicy shrimp and the tacos.
… moreNomadicus
Best Friend makes a strong first impression. The speakeasy-style entrance through a faux convenience store sets a playful tone, and slipping past the “store” into the warehouse-like dining room immediately feels like part of the experience rather than just a meal.
We were seated near the expo line, which turned out to be one of the highlights. Watching the controlled chaos of the kitchen in motion added energy and made the space feel alive. It’s a great seat if you’re curious about how things come together behind the scenes. There is also a Chef’s table in the kitchen if interested.
Dining with a group allowed us to try a wide range of dishes, and that’s probably the best way to experience Best Friend. The menu leans adventurous and creative, with bold ideas that made this Roy Choi’s hotspot a destination and sometimes the dishes land really well and other times fall a bit flat. When it works, it’s exciting. When it doesn’t, it’s forgettable.
Best Friend is absolutely worth a visit for the atmosphere, the concept, and the chance to see it for yourself. It’s the kind of place that earns a checkmark, fun to experience once, memorable for the setup, but not a restaurant that I’ll crave a return trip.
… moreWe were seated near the expo line, which turned out to be one of the highlights. Watching the controlled chaos of the kitchen in motion added energy and made the space feel alive. It’s a great seat if you’re curious about how things come together behind the scenes. There is also a Chef’s table in the kitchen if interested.
Dining with a group allowed us to try a wide range of dishes, and that’s probably the best way to experience Best Friend. The menu leans adventurous and creative, with bold ideas that made this Roy Choi’s hotspot a destination and sometimes the dishes land really well and other times fall a bit flat. When it works, it’s exciting. When it doesn’t, it’s forgettable.
Best Friend is absolutely worth a visit for the atmosphere, the concept, and the chance to see it for yourself. It’s the kind of place that earns a checkmark, fun to experience once, memorable for the setup, but not a restaurant that I’ll crave a return trip.
Kevin Wong
Must was Just too loud. There was no consideration that all guests and staff were struggling to speak and communicate. Too dark and had to use own phones to lit up the menu.
Food wise :
How can anyone get RICE wrong?! It’s just about the right portion of water to rice but here, the rice is soft and soggy.
The bread the gave in front was pleasant but I guess maybe some butter can uplift the experience.
The sauce they use on pork belly bowl reminded me of China, not Korea. Maybe consider something like a bulgogi sauce?
The only nice thing here are the chicken wings. That’s a must order. It has the potential to be the star item here but it’s under utilised to leverage it for better revenue generator
Had trouble getting staffs attention to pay cause too dark and too noisy.
… moreFood wise :
How can anyone get RICE wrong?! It’s just about the right portion of water to rice but here, the rice is soft and soggy.
The bread the gave in front was pleasant but I guess maybe some butter can uplift the experience.
The sauce they use on pork belly bowl reminded me of China, not Korea. Maybe consider something like a bulgogi sauce?
The only nice thing here are the chicken wings. That’s a must order. It has the potential to be the star item here but it’s under utilised to leverage it for better revenue generator
Had trouble getting staffs attention to pay cause too dark and too noisy.
Rob Perelman
I had a $100 food credit with my stay at Park MGM and had 1 night to use it, so I poined up to the bar at Best Friend and told the bartender I was going to order a mountain of food and take a lot to go.
Matt was the man and steered me in the right direction, and I absolutely did get a mountain of food. For $100 before tax and tip, I got the elote, kogi rib tacos, kimchi fried rice, the spicy pork, and the lumpia. I struggled to even make a dent and am pretty sure this would have fed 3 normal people. For ~$35 a person in Vegas, this place is incredible value.
Not only did Matt help me pick my food but he was super chill to talk to about Vegas in general. Made my solo dining experience that much better!
… moreMatt was the man and steered me in the right direction, and I absolutely did get a mountain of food. For $100 before tax and tip, I got the elote, kogi rib tacos, kimchi fried rice, the spicy pork, and the lumpia. I struggled to even make a dent and am pretty sure this would have fed 3 normal people. For ~$35 a person in Vegas, this place is incredible value.
Not only did Matt help me pick my food but he was super chill to talk to about Vegas in general. Made my solo dining experience that much better!
Cameron Mehin
Must hit spot if near Park MGM – this is usually my first restaurant I hit when in town. Fun speakeasy style entrance, large menu (the shrimp are absolutely killer), and a great selection of drinks (love the cucumber based one). Make reservations to ensure you can get it.
… moreRyo Zsun
Celebrated my brother’s birthday at Best Friend by Roy Choi inside MGM Park, and the whole experience was fantastic.
You walk in through a fun bodega-style entrance, then step into a darker, club-style dining room with a DJ playing 90s hits — such a cool vibe. Our server, James, was great and helped us choose Set Menu B, which ended up being perfect for sharing.
The banchan was fresh and flavorful, the Kogi tacos were a great starter, and the ribeye and spicy pork were cooked beautifully. My family enjoyed the lobster course as well. Dessert was a highlight — the sticky toffee pudding (with a birthday candle!) and the strawberry shortcake with lime sorbet were the perfect finish.
From the service to the music to the food, everything came together for a memorable night. Great spot for celebrations or anyone craving Korean flavors with a Vegas twist.
… moreYou walk in through a fun bodega-style entrance, then step into a darker, club-style dining room with a DJ playing 90s hits — such a cool vibe. Our server, James, was great and helped us choose Set Menu B, which ended up being perfect for sharing.
The banchan was fresh and flavorful, the Kogi tacos were a great starter, and the ribeye and spicy pork were cooked beautifully. My family enjoyed the lobster course as well. Dessert was a highlight — the sticky toffee pudding (with a birthday candle!) and the strawberry shortcake with lime sorbet were the perfect finish.
From the service to the music to the food, everything came together for a memorable night. Great spot for celebrations or anyone craving Korean flavors with a Vegas twist.
Daniel Jeong
Do not come here expecting an authentic Korean LA experience—come for the Korean-Mexican fusion they offer. Personally, I don’t think it’s worth the price point.
I got the Chef’s Course Menu B at $95 per person, and honestly it was not worth it. Some items were genuinely disappointing. For example, their banchan sampler was one of the worst banchan experiences I’ve had at a restaurant, and it costs $18, which is wild considering banchan is free and refillable at pretty much every Korean restaurant. It’s sad that this might be some people’s first exposure to Korean cuisine.
On the positive side:
• The shrimp dish was amazing.
• The salad was good.
• The LA galbi tacos were very mid—way too much sauce that overpowered the meat.
• The meat platter (chicken thigh, spicy pork, and steak) was great.
• The kimchi fried rice was solid.
Their date cake is absolutely amazing.. their best dish by far!!
I personally wouldn’t come back, but if I ever did, I’d order à la carte instead of getting the course menu.
… moreI got the Chef’s Course Menu B at $95 per person, and honestly it was not worth it. Some items were genuinely disappointing. For example, their banchan sampler was one of the worst banchan experiences I’ve had at a restaurant, and it costs $18, which is wild considering banchan is free and refillable at pretty much every Korean restaurant. It’s sad that this might be some people’s first exposure to Korean cuisine.
On the positive side:
• The shrimp dish was amazing.
• The salad was good.
• The LA galbi tacos were very mid—way too much sauce that overpowered the meat.
• The meat platter (chicken thigh, spicy pork, and steak) was great.
• The kimchi fried rice was solid.
Their date cake is absolutely amazing.. their best dish by far!!
I personally wouldn’t come back, but if I ever did, I’d order à la carte instead of getting the course menu.
Tyler Chambers
This is one of my favorite restaurants ever, which is a shame since I don’t live in Las Vegas. However, we go every year for our anniversary trip and this is always the dinner we have on the first night! It is important to make reservations, as your chances of walking in are not great (especially on the weekends). We have eaten at both the bar portion and inside the restaurant, and we enjoyed eating inside better!
The food is so good and so creative. It is a mix of all different cuisines and it somehow works so well. We went with a big group last time and every person got something different, it was all delicious. My favorite dishes were the Kimchi Fried Rice, Uni Dynamite Rice, and Kimchi Carbonara.
The drinks are great, the food is delicious and the vibes are fun – cannot recommend enough!
… moreThe food is so good and so creative. It is a mix of all different cuisines and it somehow works so well. We went with a big group last time and every person got something different, it was all delicious. My favorite dishes were the Kimchi Fried Rice, Uni Dynamite Rice, and Kimchi Carbonara.
The drinks are great, the food is delicious and the vibes are fun – cannot recommend enough!
Jenny
Went to Best Friend at Park MGM and loved the vibe right away. The food was bold and flavorful — We ordered a few dishes to share, and everything was so good, especially korean kimchi strew. The rice served with the kimchi jjigae was generous and fun to eat, which made the dish even better. The atmosphere is lively and fun, perfect for a night out with friends. A bit loud, but that’s part of the Vegas energy. Would definitely come back.
… more