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| - Vegas has been blessed with some outstanding Thai cuisine. The Thai food Gods call a shady complex on Sahara & Commercial Center home.
Lotus of Siam boasts their Northern Thai dishes and Komol offers an extensive vegetarian menu. Arawan, the new kid on the block, has the WOW factor that you cannot get at any Thai place I have been to in Vegas!
I was able to dine in during lunch and dinner. By far, I highly recommend this place for dinner! I will mention that for under $10 they offer lunch specials that include dessert! I had the pad thai, which needed an oomph of something. I ended up using the spice rack more frequently than I was accustomed to. Presentation was simple and not memorable. The dessert that I had was a mini sized creme brûlée, which was absolutely divine!
I knew I had to come back for dinner some time. On my most recent visit this is what I tried:
1) Pad Thai - Probably the best plated pad thai I have ever laid my eyes on. Wow. Noodles were encapsulated by a lattice style egg nest, topped with two large prawns, and accompanied with lime, peanuts, and bean sprouts on the side. No spice enhancement needed. Flavors were on point and very different from my lunch time experience.
2) Scallops in green curry - A deliciously light, but very filling and rich dish. Scallops were on point and I enjoyed the veggies and all the flavors going on.
3) Mango sticky rice - So simple, but so good! The dessert chef at Arawan deserves recognition for the finesse and talent put into the dessert!
The interior is gorgeous and is perfect for an intimate dinner. Loved the ambience here and the warm, modern decor. The service was very polite and friendly.
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