Block 9 is great! I wanted to try a new place for lunch after leaving Downtown Summerlin and this was an easy choice. On the menu, most entrees are shown to have a vegetarian option. I always crave curry, so I asked if it could be made without fish sauce. The cashier replied that they don't use fish sauce in their curries. I ordered the Bangkok fried rice for my daughter, a veggie panang curry, and the famous crispy spinach to share.
The fried rice comes with a fried egg on top. I forgot to ask them to cook it through because my daughter doesn't eat yolk. The famous spinach salad is just crispy fried batter with a few spinach leaves adding some green color. The dipping sauce has chicken in it. I probably wouldn't order this dish again, but had to try it out of curiosity. I added a few "leaves" to my curry for a nice crunchy texture.
The panang curry was spicy! I wasn't asked for a heat level, but this was at least a medium. I was expecting tofu, but received only vegetables, which were fresh and well cooked. Block 9 has a great concept and Nittaya's excellent Thai recipes, so I look forward to dining here again when I'm around Summerlin.