Hakkasan Endless Dim Sum Brunch
Endless Dim Sum, Guava Mimosas. One & Done, or a rotational favorite?
We hadn’t been to Hakkasan. Not once.
As someone who’s half local and half perpetual Vegas tourist, that’s borderline embarrassing. No boycott, no bad blood, just never the stars aligned. Timing, mood, priorities. Whatever. But after the Sweet Suite upgrade during our recent MGM Grand staycation, there was zero chance I was leaving without hitting their Endless Dim Sum Brunch. It synced perfectly with our stay, so wifey grabbed Sunday Feb 1, 2026 at noon on OpenTable, because we knew the VGK game the night before was going to leave us wrecked, and it did!
Late start or bust.
We stumbled out after sleeping off the Knights chaos and tackled what has to be one of the longest room-to-restaurant marches on the Strip.
Hakkasan hits different the moment you step through the door, dark woods, glowing blue lighting, intricate designs, that moody upscale Cantonese elegance that makes you forget you’re still technically in a casino. Low-key one of the prettiest entryways in Vegas.
I’m the “go experience it yourself” type, so do that. Book it, walk in, feel the vibe. You’ll get why I spared a lot of the entry pics.
We arrived a few minutes early, seated right on time. Place was buzzing, hungover tourists, birthday groups, and the Sunday brunch crowd. Staff smiling, friendly, zero snobbery. Dress code? Casual Sunday realness. Wifey dressed up a touch “just in case”; I rolled in black All Saints hoodie, jeans, no ballcap. Didn’t matter, lazy vibes ruled the room.
Our waitress was fantastic. Great personality, very helpful without hovering. I won’t name her because I’m terrible with names and didn’t ask her permission. They push the $35 endless beverages: mimosas (orange, guava, pineapple), rosé, Bloody Mary or Maria, red sangria. Wifey went full guava mimosa mode and nearly drained the Prosecco supply.
Me? Locked on the Cantonese Cowboy- Sir Davis American whisky, Hennessy VS, amontillado, yuzu, cocoa, 5-spice. Robust, aromatic, sophisticated, and sneaky dangerous. Three down before I lost track.
The drill
3 pieces per dim sum basket, order what you want, endless rounds. We started with the Hakka Basket- shumai (shrimp + Berkshire pork), seafood har gau (langoustine), edamame jade dumplings. Solid openers- pretty, good flavors, but nothing rewriting my life story. Chicken pot stickers (garlic chives, hoisin) were reliable also, they had a nice sear, and a solid dip.
Salt and Pepper Calamari arrived next- crispy chili, scallion, cilantro-lime dip. Texture on that has never been my jam, but wifey annihilated the entire plate and called it the best she’s ever had. ( I thought I was gonna have to get her a lobster bib 😂) Jasmine Tea Smoked Ribs were tender fall-off-the-bone, smoky with a hint of star anise. They were decent, not mind-blowing. We added Egg Fried Rice as a side to soak up the booze and slow the pace.
Hong Kong Fry Chicken was the one thing everyone raved about- ginger, Sichuan peppercorn, scallion.
Peking-style energy: I describe this as Peking Chicken, the skin was super thin and crunchy, the meat was super juicy, this wasn’t a Costco Rotisserie chicken by any means, and certainly took some time and effort. Solid entree!
Wifey talked me into splitting a Hakkatini- New Amsterdam mango vodka, Aperol, Cointreau, lemon, green apple. Fruity, bright, tangy. Not usually my thing, but their signature nailed it, It was pretty damn good!
Dessert
Spikey Lemon jumped out at us. It sounded and looked like a Mini version of our all-time Vegas favorite dessert, the Spiked Lemon at Spago. According to our waitress, their master pastry chef invented the original and tweaked it when he left to work for Hakkasan.
We had to try it. Yuzu curd bomb, calamansi gel, vanilla cake, solid, didn’t disappoint, but missing that sharp twang we crave from Spago. I think it was because the gel was on the side (instead of inside), and you had to dip. Close, but no cigar. Also, no real complaints either, but if you ever have a chance to pop in and have a drink, and a Spiked Lemon at Spago on the patio by the fountains….. Do it!
The whole thing stretched about 1.5 hours, perfect pacing. Plates kept coming, no rush, no overload. At the end, mild Tao rewards pitch. I was stuffed and buzzed, signed the bill and bounced. Total with tip around $300; charged to the room for points. Smooth ending and a friendly “Thanks for coming, please come back soon”
We did tip generously; the service was well above average, and that’s what is important to someone like me who spent their career restructuring companies like Apple and others to excel in customer retention and service.
The Verdict
Stunning Ambiance, Solid Value for Big Eaters, One-Timer for Us
Hakkasan’s room is a win. It’s gorgeous, immersive, worth the hallway hike just to sit in it. Food is handcrafted, consistent quality. At $58 per person (still holding for 2026- Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Sundays to 3:30 p.m., last reservations around 2:45 p.m.), it’s a steal if you can demolish endless rounds of dumplings, ribs, wok dishes, rice, noodles. Servers keep the flow classy, you don’t need to get up for any greasy buffet chaos.
But when I stack it against my personal benchmarks. Din Tai Fung for dumpling precision, China Mama for authentic soul. Hakkasan falls a tier short. Elevated, yes, but not elite. You could hit Chinatown for better straight Cantonese at half the price. The luxe room, attentive service, endless ordering from your seat? That’s the Vegas experience hook.
Would we repeat? Probably not. We enjoyed it, zero regrets, but I’d rather swing by their Social Hour (typically Mon-Wed 5-7 p.m., sometimes Sunday-$10 apps, drinks) for low-key hangs. Tao’s similar endless brunch at $65? Hard pass from me.
There was a little drama while there. Table next to us had a full Karen complaining about the crispy duck salad taste; staff politely removed her bill, while her guy scarfed enough for two. Classic brunch drama even in a nice place. The table behind us spilled more drinks than they consumed, I was surprised they were not asked to leave, stuff like that doesnt bother me though..
This isn’t a negative review. It’s a solid one-time Vegas thing, it’s great if you’re staying at MGM, love fancy ambiance, or want to flex unlimited upscale dim sum.
I can’t stress enough that there will always be One & Done Vegas experiences. In a town with so many new things, almost weekly, it’s important to keep trying new experiences, while going back to your rotational favorites. I wouldn’t say don’t go to this. I would, however, say, have a great time, enjoy the experience, let me know your thoughts, and how you feel it stacks up to DTF & your Chinatown favorite. After all, I love the discussions.
-Jason
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