FAME

I’ve been here once for Fuku Burger. I really enjoyed Fuku burger. Think of this place like a FOOD COURT that houses a few different spots. Just a little over 2 months after my first visit, I take another trip to Las Vegas. Now it is closed! The closing was clearly explained by a sign by the Southern Nevada Health District.
What a shame. They had a prime location right at the Linq citywalk. It was a great concept. It allowed smaller businesses (including those primarily who do food trucks) have a place.
I hope they fix their issues and reopen again. There has been no word at all on the Fame website or any other social media outlets regarding what is going on.

This review is for the FAME food court and not for any individual food place there. I was going to be at the Polaroid Fotobar for a museum tour and decided to eat at FAME before or after the tour. I wasn’t sure of my schedule.
As it turned out, I went for lunch in advance. My first experience with FAME was having one of their hostesses asking me if I wanted my picture taken in a larhe chair. I politely declined and went where I needed to go first.
I then returned and went in. She showed me in and gave me the menu for the Chinese food but I was interested in Fukuburger instead.
I found the Fukuburger stand. I was disappointed to learn that Beard Papas and some other places in the court were closed.
It was a really disappointing visit with regard to Beard Papas and the other places closed.

Lets keep this short… I didn’t eat here but I observed my friend and his sad sad meal.
**1.5 STARS 1.5 STARS**
I feel kinda bad for giving this place such a low rating so I’ll bump it up to 2 for decent service & interesting décor inside. It makes the spot look really unique with how they arranged this place & the décor they used.
It is a bit confusing because we all thought this was kind of like a food court concept but you actually get seated & there are servers that wait on you. (FUKU Burger is a different story — you order upfront & seat yourselves)
+SUPER OVERPRICED — probably why it’s always so empty inside.
+Small tea’s are $ 5.99 & Small slushees are $ 6.99– SERIOUSLY?!
+Pork shrimp wonton noodle soup was like nearly $ 18
+Noodle soup came out in a SMALL PLASTIC BOWL w/​plastic utensils
My friend said the noodle soup was okay. It wasnt terrible but just knowing that his small sad bowl cost nearly $ 20 made it «less good»
Honestly, if this place lowered their prices by ALOT and upgraded their plastic bowls & utentils for decent ones. I’m sure they would be getting alot more customers. My friends and I always talk about how we wish there was a decently priced asian spot that serves food like this (soupy noodle dishes) on the strip — perfect for hangovers… ya feel me?!

Ok let’s say, the food here is actually good. But it’s overpriced for sure. I’m a Taiwanese, and I’m actually happy for the food we ordered. We ordered Taiwanese beef noodle soup (16.99), BBQ combination (24.99)and garlic sautéed vegetables (12.99), oh and Fugu miso corny burger. It all taste good, just not cheap at all.
And just a reminder, CHECK UR BILL BEFORE U PAY! coz I got charge for$ 28.99 for BBQ combo, and I made sure they correct it. (there goes some tips u could have earned.)

«FAME! IM GONNA LIVE FOREVER! IM GONNA LEARN HOW TO FLY!»
Wait a minute, this place isnt where the soundtrack came from???
Actually, what FAME stands for is «Food, Art, Music, and Entertainment».
FOOD. This is where I think that its most important. You have a bunch of food stalls all clustered together. Fukuburger and Beard Papas are what is well known. There are others as well that serve dim sum, boba tea, and udon bowls. I cant seem to remember the names of these places. Anyway, bottom line is that everything is overpriced due to well, you’re on the strip.
ART. When you go inside, the décor is definitely all about art. From benches that look like chairs to parts of the walls looking like window sills, they definitely try to keep you on your toes when it comes «Abstract Art».
MUSIC. Yes they play an array of music inside by default. On some nights you will have DJ’s with their large speakers spinning music.
ENTERTAINMENT. Yes the DJ playing loud music outside is part of the entertainment. Just the other night I witnessed some drummers doing their thing like we were on some Hawaiin Island. Come to find out they are actually employees because they are wearing shirts that say «FAME» all over them. Inside you have several flat screens that may or may not be showing the big game.
Overall, the food here is decent, which in my opinion is what would draw me here in the first place. It’s just the pricing on some of these items is just a bit ridiculous. To me FAME would probably stand for «Food And Mediocre Entertainment».
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