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| - I'm glad that Lotus was finally able to parlay their original success into a much nicer location! I remember the days when I could walk in at lunch and have to wait 5, maybe 10 minutes, to sit down. Well, as is the case with all ridiculously amazing restaurants that meet that sinister enemy called hype, that doesn't quite happen anymore.
Still, gotta take advantage of what is available to you. Yes, I literally booked a reservation two months in advance for Lotus. Yes, I also waited 14 months to come back to Lotus. YOU BET YOUR ASS I WAS FEENING FOR SOME LOTUS IN MY LIFE.
Having been here enough times, the key to Lotus is this: DO NOT get dishes you can get somewhere else (yeah, don't be ordering that Pad Thai with beef that you could get at your local Thai restaurant). Lotus serves a plethora of dishes that you simply cannot order at any other Thai restaurant. Keep that in mind, and you'll have an amazing time here. If you want to be basic, then don't be surprised when you get basic results.
As such, I am very thankful that all my friends completely deferred to me to make the right calls on what to eat. Of course I'll make the right call, I went to the old location so much that might as well have set up a tent in there! Quick rundown of food:
1. Panang Curry with Crispy Duck: The BEST DISH on the menu. I knew this would get demolished quickly, so I made sure to order two for my very hungry table. If you come to Lotus and don't order this, why did you come here???
2. Khao Soi with Braised Short Rib: I've actually never had this before this particular trip, but it seemed like a really good dish in theory. In theory was confirmed in actuality. I am definitely making this a repeat dish!
3. Drunken Noodle with Soft Shell Crab: Another old favorite of mine, but BETTER. This version had BY FAR the crispiest soft shell crab ever. Let me tell y'all, I was IN HEAVEN.
4. Crab Fried Rice: Even basic dishes like fried rice is good! Not something I order frequently, but we needed a rice dish to balance out everything else.
5. Garlic Prawns: Their famous garlic prawns really don't need much selling. Just make sure you don't forget to order it.
Service here was impeccable. Lotus knows they're the best Thai restaurant in the city and arguably the country, and they make sure you have a wonderful experience here.
I also want to give a special shoutout to Lotus for their gluten-free menu. My girlfriend can't eat gluten, but Thai food is usually safe. Well, not only does Lotus have you covered, they have an entire two-sided menu for it. And yes, it is VERY extensive. Just don't be like my girlfriend who didn't realize there was another side to the menu until after we ordered lmao. Don't worry, she had another dish and loved it!
Didn't need to park since we took Lyft here. But there is an extensive parking lot here, should you need it.
Bottom line, I would literally come to Vegas SOLELY for Lotus of Siam. I'm over Vegas in general, especially the clubs. But Lotus will never ever get old!
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