In Tokyo, the onomatopoeic phrase “pachi pachi” evokes the sound of clapping hands, exploding fireworks or the sound metal balls make as they cascade through a pachinko machine, a kind of Japanese pinball. But in Downtown Las Vegas, Pachi-Pachi invokes the spirit of Tokyo nightlife.
by Geoff Carter

An intimate (capacity 80) gastrobar and nightspot from the rich imagination of Evel Pie/Golden Tiki creator Branden Powers—working with the ownership team of developer J Dapper, restaurateur Mark Evensvold and mixologist Tony Gadachy, along with a raft of visual, culinary and sound artists—Pachi-Pachi’s contributions to Vegas’ bar culture come in so many different flavors that they demand a menu-style listing. Take a minute and we’ll come back for your order.

THE VIBES

You’ll want to soak them up. Pachi-Pachi is a trip. No, I’m not going all Jeff Bridges on you: The bar’s illustrated walls, animated graphics and interactive design elements relate the story of an actual trip belonging to Aya, a young Japanese woman undertaking a psychedelics-assisted journey of discovery. French-Mexican artist Mauricio Couturier created its visual universe in a style bar management describes as “retro Gucci collides with psychedelic jungle future.” Scenic artist Jen Stiling and muralist Nico Roussin also contribute to Pachi-Pachi’s maximalist aura, and a few vintage pachinko machines line the west wall. It’s a lot of stimuli, but it’s a good lot.

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