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| - Hello, my name is Anhdao and I am a Thai food-addict. The habit started nine years ago, when I lived in Los Angeles and a drive to Thai town was only 10 minutes. I cannot go more than a couple of days without getting Thai. Any longer than that and symptoms such as sleeplessness, lack in work diligence, and even unnecessary irritation will begin.
Luckily for this addict, there is a very reliable Thai establishment less than 2 miles from my house. Pin Kaow 3 has very consistent food and beautiful decor, which is why I am not surprised to find that it is already a chain in Las Vegas, with three locations to boast, accessible to all directions of the valley and all Thai food-seekers of any Thai-food level of addiction.
The menu has a wide variety for a restaurant that aims to serve the undiscriminating masses rather than the select few. This range of choices comes at a sacrifice in the quality of the food (don't attempt their Larb salad unless you have plenty of water on hand for the dryness). However, it's a perfect place to take the rawest of Thai food neophytes who are not looking for tongues on fire and dishes whose names do not yet have English translations.
My Pin Kaow favorite is definitely the Crab Fried Rice, it is the exact middle ground of authenticity and popularity at the restaurant. They give you a fair amount of real crab, the rice is moist, not overly greasy, and there is a good portion. They also do curries very well. I recommend the Salmon Green Curry or the Pork Panang Curry. I find these curries at spicy level 2 will satisfy most my non-Thai friends who are looking for a kick without a stomach ache.
The food here really equates three stars for me. But the extra star comes from the pleasant ambience (there is no unflattering flourescent light), the beautiful serveware (blue & white china even just for steamed rice), and the attentive service (yes, I would love my leftovers boxed, please).
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