Little Buddha Cafe   

The Little Buddha Cafe is a stateside adaptation of the Parisian hipster hotspot, the Buddha Bar (from the Paris that's actually in France, not the one on the Strip). But where the original is more a nightclub than a restaurant, with its live DJ and bustling bar the main focal points, its "little" American cousin opts for a more sedate atmosphere. Oriental and western classical music plays quietly in the background for a casually- dressed clientele, who more often than not pass on the sake for one of the bar's impressive selections of foreign and domestic beers. Diners walk through a stunning entranceway, past giant Japanese Buddhas, and into a multi-level restaurant divided into concentric circles. A surprisingly mid-priced menu (the surroundings suggest a heavier tab) features such Chinese specialties as orange chicken, grilled Asian pork ribs and Peking-style duck, as well as a large sushi bar.