Je t'aime Le Thai!
We only found this place walking by on our way to The Beat. My parents had been taking us out to eat pretty much all week so I thought it would be a great to take them out of their comfort zone and take them to dinner. I also checked Yelp and read some of the positive reviews so I knew we were in for some good eating!
When we arrived, the hostess asked if we had reservations...oops...she took down my name and said it would be about an hour. What we didn't know was that there was a patio in the back so the dining room may look small at first glance. We only waited about 30 minutes and luckily sat inside cause it's really cold in Vegas during the holidays.
We ordered the staples: panang curry with chicken, pad thai with chicken...
Mom: Don't you want to try something other than chicken?
...pad kee mow with tofu, and short rib fried rice (something we've never seen) We also ordered spring rolls to start which were pretty standard and served with a sweet chili pepper sauce. Each dish was delicious! But it was the fried rice that really stood out! Now we had wished we tried this place earlier! However, as with each trip, it's great to end a trip with an amazing meal. I tried coconut water for the first time and it was pretty good.
The place was full so it did take a little while for our food to arrive. I credit that to the two tables that sat ahead of us and a string of take-out orders. But we weren't in a hurry...and family meals are meant to be enjoyed. It's a very cool and hip restaurant and everyone was very friendly. We were also able to see the cooks in the kitchen through a large window. My parents wondered how old the building was since it is located on east Fremont Street. It can feel a little sketchy at first, but it's pretty safe since the El Cortez is kitty corner to it.
I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town.