Top Thai Restaurants in Las Vegas

Outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about Thai food won't have any difficulty finding it in Las Vegas. The distinctive, colorful cuisine--including delicious Pad Thai noodles and curries--is readily available, along with dishes unique to the city, such as Blackjack Noodles and Nevada Chicken. These five top Las Vegas' Thai restaurants will not only satisfy your appetite, but your desire for culture and sophistication.

Lotus of Siam

Boasting the cooking of Chef Saipin Chutima, this gourmet restaurant features both southern and milder northern Thai preparations. Lotus of Siam is located just east of the Strip in a commercial center. A specialty of the house is Koong Sarong, a marinated prawn appetizer wrapped in bacon and wonton. Featured entrees include a crispy mussel omelet, deep-fried catfish and grilled sour pork sausage.

Lotus of Siam
953 E. Sahara Ave. Suite A-5
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 735-3033
http://saipinchutima.com

Pin Kaow

Launched in 2002, this impressive chain consists of three restaurants conveniently located throughout Las Vegas. Pin Kaow's shrimp salad is just one of many coveted creations. The menu also features a long list of delicious curries (beware of the Hell Curry) and the best Pad Thai noodles in Las Vegas. The interiors all tend to be chic and contain both intimate and communal tables.

Pin Kaow
1974 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89108, (702) 638-2746
7835 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89139, (702) 614-4805
9530 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89123, (702) 407-1188
http://pinkaowthai.com

Thai Spice

This casual Thai restaurant is located minutes west of the Strip and has received many awards over the years in the local newspaper's annual "Best of Las Vegas" poll. Thai barbecue chicken and shrimp Pad Thai are two favorite dishes. There's even an item on the menu called Blackjack Noodles that combines wide rice noodles with broccoli, bean sprouts and your choice of meat.

Thai Spice
4433 W. Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 362-5308

Thai Place

This charming restaurant located a few blocks east of the Strip is perfect for budget-minded visitors. Thai Place has popular lunch specials for $5.95 that include a large selection of entrees and come with an egg roll and soup of the day. The restaurant's chicken and beef satay dinners are also a great value.

Thai Place
4019 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 735-1565
http://thai-place.com

Komol Restaurant

This longtime Las Vegas restaurant is known for its authentic Thai food prepared from family recipes. In addition, Komol Restaurant boasts a large number of vegetarian and vegan selections. One highlight is the house special duck, which is battered, deep fried and sauteed with black mushrooms, onions, snow peas and carrots. Located just east of the Strip in a commercial center, Komol Restaurant delivers to all Strip resorts.

Komol Restaurant
953 E. Sahara Ave. Suite E-10
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 731-6542
http://komolrestaurant.com

Article Written By Yvonne Newman

Based in Las Vegas, Yvonne Newman spent 16 years writing for one of the city's popular visitors' guides. She has covered a variety of topics, including travel, shopping, sports and the arts. Newman is currently working on a book about tea houses. She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Nevada and a master's degree in Anglo-Irish literature from Trinity College.

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