Fried bologna sandwich, anyone? Find this and other favorites from celebrity Chef Roy Choi on the menu at Best Friend, located at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Choi, a Culinary Institute of America graduate based in Los Angeles, is known for restaurant projects such as Kogi BBQ, Chego!, A-Frame, Commissary, POT and LocoL.
MGM Slushies, Best Friend © Audrey Ma, MGM Resorts
The restaurant’s design blends cheeky chic details with a patterned floor, a bold bar top and a Vegas-tinged take on Los Angeles’ Koreatown. The atmosphere is lively and playful, matching a menu that combines Korean flavors with Californian comfort and inventive twists.
The Best Friend menu highlights both familiar comfort dishes and more adventurous items. The Fried Bologna Sandwich arrives with melted Swiss cheese and a nostalgic, savory crunch. For a hearty, plant-forward option, the Soon DuBu Hot Pot offers a spicy vegan stew built on deep umami flavors, featuring a combination of soft and firm tofu served sizzling in a traditional clay pot.
Other standout dishes showcase Choi’s cross-cultural approach. Slippery Shrimp is his take on honey walnut shrimp, finished in a creamy, slightly spicy sauce that blends cilantro, walnuts and sesame seeds for bright, nutty richness. Fritto Misto Rogers presents a tempura medley of fried vegetables paired with a tangy ponzu dipping sauce to cut through the batter’s richness.
For grilled favorites, the BBQ Spicy Pork features thinly sliced pork belly and shoulder marinated in gochujang-based sauce, then charred with onions for smoky, caramelized edges and a balanced heat. The Tamarind Cod Hot Pot draws on Vietnamese and Korean influences, offering a tamarind-spiced broth with tender cod and Korean vermicelli noodles for a comforting, tangy seafood stew.
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Whether you’re drawn by nostalgic sandwiches, vibrant hot pots or inventive seafood and BBQ dishes, Best Friend delivers bold flavors in a setting that feels equal parts fun and refined. The menu reflects Choi’s talent for combining approachable comfort food with creative techniques and multicultural influences, making Best Friend a memorable dining destination at Park MGM.