Last night was another blast in my rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. This time it was The Killers at Mandalay.

The show started at 8, and with the Mayweather fight the same eve, the prospects of a post-show meal were daunting. So, my date and I opted to use my gift card for Sushi Roku at the Caesar’s Forum Shops for an early nosh.

After winding our way up a spiral escalator to the third floor, we were greeted by elegantly dressed hosts and boisterous sushi chefs and led to a strip-view table with an amazing southbound perspective of Las Vegas in all her glory. The sun began to set during our meal, making the vista that much more spectacular.

Our server recommended the Secret Crush martini and the Tuna Carpaccio appetizer. Both were delightful. The refreshing fruitness of the cocktail balanced the salty smokiness of the sauce lapping on the piscine shores with crispy fried garlic chips and finely diced chives.

My date enjoyed a lovely sashimi sampler plate with tuna, shrimp, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish and eel along with six pieces of spicy tuna roll. While not a fan of eel in general, he enjoyed the well-prepared platter, but warns others not to add too much wasabi to their bites, as the chef liked to nestle a piece between the fish and rice. The overzealous adorers of the green glob could very well burn his or her palate off.

I opted for a non-raw option: “Grilled Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops; XO Sauce with Potatoes and Asparagus.” It was a beautifully presented plate with two nicely prepared pieces of salmon atop two breaded scallops next to two roasted red-skinned potatoes, which were balanced atop two criss-crossed grilled asparagus? (Are you catching a theme here?) It was a nice dish with a lovely variation of textures that oscillated between salty and sweet. For those who may be intimidated by a meal at a sushi place, although it was a little salty, it was quite pleasant and un-fishy.

The service was very attentive, not surprising since we were there so early in the evening. I was little sad that my Miso Soup add-on didn’t make it to the table before my entree, as I love the stuff. The staff was very apologetic for the error, but by then the manager, Johnny, had already made us VIPs, which pretty much was a business card entitling us to 20% off every subsequent trip across the threshold of Sushi Roku, or it’s neighboring eatery, Boa Steakhouse.

If you’re looking for cheap eats, there are other sushi establishments around town I can recommend. Our total for the evening, even with our 20 percent off and $25 off (thanks to my KNPR membership) nearly topped $100. While the meal was great, what you’re really paying for is craftsmanship, service, ambiance, and did I mention the view?