Interested in checking out the freshest new spots downtown? From a Japanese restaurant to a bistro with a twist on Southern-style dishes and classic cocktails, read on for the newest businesses to debut in this area of Las Vegas.
Hatsumi
1028 Fremont St.
Hatsumi, a cocktail bar and Japanese restaurant, is the sister restaurant to Dan Krohmer's Other Mama on South Durango Drive.
This new restaurant, in Fergusons Downtown Motel, features a type of fireside cooking known as robata izakaya. The menu offers more than 20 kinds of skewers, as well as vegetable dumplings, pork, fish, beef and chicken dishes, alongside beer, sake and wine.
Hatsumi is off to a strong start with five stars out of eight reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Erica B. noted, "Downtown has a new gem. My group had shared plates; great veggie selections and the meat skewers were delicious. Service staff were happy, kind and explained everything well."
Hatsumi is open from 5–10 p.m. on Thursday-Monday. (It's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.)
The Jolt Coffee Co.
401 S. Maryland Parkway
The Jolt Coffee Co. is a cafe and vegan spot, offering coffee, tea and more.
This new business is the sister cafe to Tiabi Coffee and Waffle Bar on the east side.
All of the cafe's coffees are from local roasters, and the menu features such beverage options as lavender and pistachio lattes, matcha lemonade and coffee cake frappe. The shop also offers hot biscuits and a variety of toasted sandwiches, including grilled cheese with avocado, bacon and grilled onions.
With a 4.5-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp, The Jolt Coffee Co. has been getting positive attention.
Yelp user Lizeth S., who reviewed the cafe on May 9, wrote, "I had a double cortado and a chocolate banana muffin top to add to my non-muffin top. Both items tasted fabulous."
Yelper Sara B. added, "Everything I've tried so far has been awesome. Prices are reasonable too. I highly recommend."
The Jolt Coffee Co. is open from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Old Soul
495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Bldg A., Suite 116
Old Soul is a cocktail bar and New American spot.
This new business, which opened in February, is the latest venture of chef Natalie Young of Downtown's Eat breakfast and lunch spot.
Old Soul specializes in a twist on classic American cocktails, with an emphasis on whiskey and bourbon, and the chef's take on Southern-style dishes, such as braised short rib risotto, meatloaf with cauliflower puree, fried green tomatoes and peach cobbler.
Old Soul is off to a good start with 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Rick G., who reviewed Old Soul on April 18, wrote, "The risotto, pork chop, Brussels sprouts and cobbler were absolutely delicious. Highly recommended and worth getting off of the Strip to experience this place."
Old Soul is open from noon–9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m.–9 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
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