Last updated: November 1, 2026
If you’re searching for the Best Friend Las Vegas menu, you’re looking at Roy Choi’s Vegas playground — the Korean-Mexican mash-up that turned a taco truck into a cultural phenomenon, now running as a 9,000-square-foot party inside Park MGM. This is the only place on Earth where you can get a Kogi taco topped with osetra caviar.
The setup: you walk in through a working bodega — a corner-store facade with neon, hip-hop posters and glass-fronted shelves — then pass through to the dining room, where a live DJ spins 90s hits and the servers wear Adidas tracksuits. It’s loud, it’s dark, it’s unapologetically fun. Expect $30–60 per person à la carte; the chef’s menu runs about $75 per person and is the best value in the building.
Menu note: Park MGM’s official menu lists dishes but no prices — this guide pairs the official lineup with recently reported prices (dated where they come from a 2023 published menu). Vegas menus move fast; confirm before visiting.
At a Glance
| Cuisine | Korean-Mexican (Roy Choi’s Korean BBQ mash-up) |
| Location | Inside Park MGM, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV — enter through the bodega storefront |
| Known for | Kogi short rib tacos, slippery shrimp, kimchi fried rice, and the chef’s menu |
| Price guide | 2023 priced menu + recent diner reports: ~$30–60 per person à la carte; chef’s menu ~$75 per person (reported). Park MGM’s official menu lists dishes but no prices |
| Hours | Sunday–Thursday 4:00 PM–11:00 PM; Friday–Saturday 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. Dinner only |
| Reservations | Strongly recommended — book through Park MGM or OpenTable; walk-ins face a waitlist |
Best Friend Las Vegas Menu at a Glance
| Menu section | Examples | Reported price range |
|---|---|---|
| Banchan & Snacks | Kimchi Caesar, Korean wings, lumpia, street corn | $12–$25 |
| BBQ | Kalbi, spicy pork, garlic chicken, BIG BOY PLATTER | $30–$67+ |
| Bowls | Kimchi fried rice, chego pork belly, uni dynamite | $18–$29 |
| L.A. Sh*t | Kogi tacos, slippery shrimp, aguachile, kimbap tostada | $18–$28 |
| Vegas Sh*t | 24 oz ribeye, whole sea bass, buttermilk fried chicken | ~$39–$89 |
| Chef Menu A/B | Multi-course tasting | ~$75pp (reported) |
| Sweets | Date cake, strawberry shortie, sundae | ~$12–$16* |
*Dessert prices unconfirmed — confirm before visiting.
Best Friend Menu Prices
Prices below come from the most recently published menu available (2023) plus 2025–2026 diner reports. Treat them as guidance, not gospel.
Banchan & Snacks
| Dish | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Kimchi Caesar (lettuce gems, crispy sourdough, creamy dressing) | — |
| Lumpia (hand-rolled, pork, beef, sweet & sour) | — |
| French Fries (ramen dust, sambal mayo) | — |
| Korean Wings (tempura, sweet chili) | — |
| Charred Zucchini (hot honey, ginger, scallions, poblano) | — |
| Banchan Sampler | — |
Individual snack prices weren’t confirmed on recent published menus (the street corn ran $12 on the 2023 menu). What reviewers consistently say: start here — the Korean wings and the banchan sampler set the tone for the whole meal, and the spicy kimchi Caesar has been called good enough to challenge Vegas’s famous steakhouse Caesars.
BBQ
| Dish | Reported price |
|---|---|
| BBQ Kalbi (Korean BBQ bone-in short rib) | ~$36 |
| Grilled Shrimp (yuzu, soy) | — |
| Spicy Pork (thinly sliced belly & shoulder, gochujang) | ~$30 |
| Garlic Chicken (jidori thighs, soy marinade) | ~$30 |
| BBQ Platter (garlic chicken, spicy pork, kalbi trio) | ~$67 |
| BBQ Ribeye (bulgogi-marinated 12 oz. prime) | ~$71 |
| Southside Sticky Ribs (togarashi, post oak, hoisin) | — |
| BIG BOY PLATTER (kalbi, garlic chicken, spicy pork, ribs, grilled shrimp) | — |
Bowls
| Dish | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Kimchi Fried Rice (caramelized kimchi, poached egg) | ~$18 |
| Chego Pork Belly (fried egg, radish, broccoli, cotija, peanuts) | ~$22 |
| Uni Dynamite Hand Rolls (DIY, ikura, yuzu, sriracha) | ~$29 |
| Kimchi Carbonara Dukboki (garlic, parmesan, smoked bacon) | ~$23 |
| Beef Noodle Soup (oxtail, brisket, knife-cut noodle) | — |
| Spicy Kimchi Jjigae (pork belly, poached egg, tofu) | — |
L.A. Sh*t
| Dish | Reported price |
|---|---|
| Kogi Short Rib Tacos (Korean BBQ, salsa roja, chili soy slaw) | ~$18 |
| Street Corn (lime, tajín, cotija, cilantro) | ~$12 |
| Slippery Shrimp (crispy rock shrimp, chili mayo, walnuts) | ~$25 |
| Vegan Curry Katsu (eggplant, Korean curry, dijon) | — |
| Aguachile (scallop, chicharrón, avocado, tomatillo, kiwi) | ~$28 |
| Tempura Relleno (mushroom stuffing, avo crema, miso black bean) | — |
| Kimbap Tostada (blue corn, snow crab, roasted seaweed) | — |
Vegas Sh*t & Steak & Lobsta
| Dish | Reported price |
|---|---|
| 24 oz. Cali-Cut Ribeye (28-day dry-aged, gochujang butter-glazed) | — |
| Whole Roasted Sea Bass (salsa macha, tortillas, salsa verde) | — |
| Buttermilk Fried Chicken (honey mustard, sweet & sour chili, b&b pickles) | ~$39 |
| 24 oz. Dry-Aged Ribeye & Two Lobster Tails | — |
| 12 oz. BBQ Ribeye & One Lobster Tail | — |
This is the “Vegas gotta go big” section — 28-day dry-aged beef with gochujang butter, a whole roasted sea bass with salsa macha, steak-and-lobster combos with chimi-crunch. The opening-day line still defines this section: Best Friend was built as the only place where a Kogi taco could meet osetra caviar. Prices here are the steepest on the menu and weren’t confirmed on recent published menus — ask your server before committing.
The Chef Menu: A vs. B
Menu A (~$75pp reported): Banchan sampler → Kogi tacos + Slippery shrimp → white rice, street corn, BBQ kalbi, garlic chicken → Medjool date cake or strawberry shortie.
Menu B (larger): adds Kimchi Caesar, kimchi fried rice, BBQ veggies, spicy pork, BBQ ribeye, lobster tail, and a fourth dessert round (date cake, shortie, Best Friend sundae, or gochujang pot de crème).
One diner’s verdict on the chef menu: “the best bang for your buck” — a table of 10 left with leftovers. The math favors it: ordering the same dishes à la carte (banchan, tacos, shrimp, kalbi, garlic chicken, dessert) would run you well past $75. If your group can agree to share, this beats ordering à la carte every time.
Sweets
- Medjool Date Cake — sticky toffee, caramel ice cream. The must-order dessert.
- Strawberry Shortie — strawberry cheesecake, lemon freeze.
- Gochujang Pot De Crème — dark and white chocolate, cocoa crumble, raspberry.
- Best Friend Sundae — chocolate sauce, marshmallow, brownie bites. Very sweet, very shareable.
- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake — hot à la mode, bourbon glaze.
Don’t skip the adult slushies — the watermelon-hibiscus soju slushy is the house pour.
What to Order: The 7 That Matter
- Kogi Short Rib Tacos — the dish that started it all (the 2008 truck that Newsweek called “the first viral eatery”). Korean short rib, salsa roja, chili-soy slaw. Non-negotiable.
- Slippery Shrimp — crispy rock shrimp, chili mayo, walnuts. The most-mentioned dish in reviews; one diner said they’d “gladly be buried in this.”
- Kimchi Fried Rice — caramelized kimchi, poached egg, crispy bits at the bottom of the bowl. Multiple reviewers’ favorite.
- Garlic Chicken — soy-marinated jidori thighs, caramelized exterior. Las Vegas Magazine called it the standout of the BBQ section.
- Korean Wings — tempura-battered, sweet chili. Table favorite across reviews.
- BBQ Kalbi — bone-in short rib, the classic Korean BBQ anchor.
- Medjool Date Cake — sticky toffee and caramel ice cream. Order it even if you’re full.
The Bodega, the DJ & the Tracksuits
Best Friend opened December 19, 2018, and the concept hasn’t changed: an authentic Koreatown bodega at the entrance (you can grab a slushie at the bar), then a dining room that Roy Choi has said should feel like “going through a car wash” — neon, graffiti walls, hanging plants, a live DJ. It’s energetic to the point of loud; if you want conversation, book an early weekday seating or ask for a quieter table.
Choi’s résumé for the uninitiated: the Kogi BBQ truck (2008), Netflix’s The Chef Show, the film Chef (2014) loosely inspired by his journey, and the memoir L.A. Son.
Before You Go
- Reservations are strongly recommended — weekends and concert nights pack out, and walk-ins face a waitlist.
- Dress code: casual.
- The room is dark and loud by design (live DJ, neon); for conversation, book an early weekday seating or ask for a quieter table.
- Dinner only — doors open at 4:00 PM daily.
- For groups, the BBQ platters, BIG BOY PLATTER and chef menus are built for sharing; the chef’s menu (~$75pp, reported) is the value play versus ordering à la carte.
Practical Information
Location: Inside Park MGM, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV. Phone: 702-730-7010.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 4:00 PM–11:00 PM; Friday–Saturday 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. Dinner only.
Reservations: Strongly recommended — weekends and concert nights pack out, and walk-ins face a waitlist. Book through Park MGM or OpenTable.
Dress code: Casual (per OpenTable). The room is dark and loud — this is a fun night out, not a quiet date spot, though plenty of couples make it one.
Groups: The BBQ platters, BIG BOY PLATTER and chef menus are built for sharing. Family-friendly seating is common; kids and teens show up regularly.
FAQs
What are Best Friend Las Vegas’s hours?
Sunday–Thursday 4:00–11:00 PM, Friday–Saturday 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. Dinner only, nightly.
How much does Best Friend Las Vegas cost per person?
Around $30–60 à la carte. The chef’s tasting menu is reported at about $75 per person — widely called the best value.
Do I need a reservation at Best Friend Las Vegas?
Yes, especially weekends. Walk-ins are possible but expect a waitlist on busy nights.
What is the famous dish at Best Friend Las Vegas?
The Kogi short rib tacos — Roy Choi’s original 2008 food-truck creation — plus the slippery shrimp and kimchi fried rice.
Where is Best Friend inside Park MGM?
On the casino level at Park MGM, 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd. Enter through the bodega storefront; the dining room is behind it.
Is there a dress code?
Casual. Tracksuits on the staff, not required on you.
Does Best Friend Las Vegas have vegetarian options?
Yes — charred zucchini, BBQ veggies, veggie noodles, vegan curry katsu, tempura relleno, and several banchan are vegetarian or vegan.
Is Best Friend Las Vegas worth it?
For fans of bold Korean-Mexican flavors and a party atmosphere, yes — the chef menu is the value play. If you want quiet or refined, this isn’t it; the room is loud by design.
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