595 Craft and Kitchen
When 595 Craft and Kitchen opened in June 2017, the main focus of the venue was craft beer, which is what initially attracted patrons. While it is still a huge draw, the food menu has evolved to the point where just as many guests come in for the cuisine as they do for the brews.
The décor features repurposed wood walls, oodles of metal and neon beer signs, a mounted buffalo head and a multi-colored chalk beer list. A novel addition is a strip to set your glass on built into the metal bar top, which is filled with glycol to maintain the cool temperature of your drink.
As for the beer, a very high-quality lineup from 24 taps that constantly changes offers a varied range of beer styles, and there’s also a cooler with 70 more options of canned beer that you can enjoy while dining in or later at home.
Owner and Lead Dishwasher, Van-Alan Nguyen, hails from San Diego where he worked in management for In-N-Out Burger and as a consultant for small restaurants during which he learned the numbers side of the business. Regarding their food menu offerings, Nguyen says, “I enjoy taking flavors that belong in one cuisine and fusing them with something else—Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Vietnamese—as there is a lot of overlap and similarities in the flavor profiles.”
Their bánh mì (pronounced bunh·me), traditional Vietnamese-style sandwiches, are fan favorites. Their most popular bánh mì is the more traditional BBQ Pork, loaded with lemongrass honey soy marinated grilled pork, pickled veggies, fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and mayo. Another top seller is the Garbage Nachos made up of slow roasted pork belly, grilled chipotle chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole and cilantro lime crema.
The sauces and proteins are made from scratch like the Tom Kha pasta with char broiled ginger garlic chicken in a coconut-based soup/pasta sauce.
Although it is well known for its craft beer focus, 595 is quite family-friendly, as it is non-smoking and non-gaming. The dining room area is open to all ages and it’s a common occurrence to find several kids faring with their families. There’s even a children’s menu for guests 12 and under with options of a mini burger with fries and a cheese quesadilla with fries.
595 Craft and Kitchen has established itself as a neighborhood eatery and stands out as a craft beer establishment that caters to both beer connoisseurs and family-friendly diners. The restaurant continues to attract guests with its excellent food and a fun, varied menu.
The restaurant and pub are open Sunday through Thursday from noon to 1 a.m. and Friday through Saturday noon to 2 a.m. Happy hour is offered Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to close offering 20% off draft beers, wines, cocktails and shareable snacks.
On Sunday, industry members receive 15% off their tab. For those who prefer dining at home, they offer online ordering for takeout or delivery through their website.
595 Craft and Kitchen. 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-586-1050
595craftandkitchen.com
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