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For years, I had heard only great things about Lotus of Siam. I have had my fair share of Thai food so I did not understand how one place could be so highly regarded. While I could honestly say I was not blown away by anything I tried, I did enjoy the flavors and the service leaving me with a great dining experience. Plus, their menu is pretty extensive so if I am in Vegas again, I am ready to make another trip to try some of their other items.
Here are some of the things that I tried on my first trip:
Nam Kao Tod: A crispy rice dish that sizzles with heat and flavor. Each kernel of rice was almost fried to a crisp in an oil with a mixture of peppers and spices. They provide several slices of cabbage and cucumber which help provide a nice counterbalance to the rice.
Garlic Prawns: Given the high regard for these, here I was a little underwhelmed. When the dish arrives, you will see the piece of meat hanging from the shell, all of which had been fried to a nice crisp. While it smells absolutely like something you would come to expect from a dish called garlic prawns, the meat itself was a little lacking in that garlic flavor. The true flavor actually came from the shell itself which was not necessarily as enjoyable to bite into.
Roasted Duck Curry: A balance of spicy and sweet with generous pieces of duck make this a recommend. Sure, in terms of flavor, it is what you would come to expect from your usual curries. However, the actually chunks that were in the curry were impressive - fresh and vibrant.
In terms of service, they were really great. The servers were very attentive to our needs and would do things to make sure everything was okay. The parking lot is huge so no worries about that but you may have to worry about the wait. It is usually recommended to make reservations which is possible online. If you are unable to secure a reservation online, you can put your name on the waitlist online as well. Make sure to arrive on time or you risk losing your spot in line!
Overall, Lotus of Siam does have good Thai food that is definitely worth checking out!
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