Chris V.
Yelp
I was feeling indecisive about making a dinner choice for tonight, but my friend helpfully suggested this place. Thankfully, it really hit the spot.
Archi's Quick Casual is a relatively newer member of the chain of Archi's Thai food restaurants in the Las Vegas valley. It's the closest one yet to me and it offers a twist on their business model by having you order at the counter before sitting down, hence the "quick casual" moniker.
It wasn't straightforward to get in at dinnertime though. There are other popular food options nearby, a busy gym anchors this plaza on the southeast corner of Eastern and Serene, and some of the spots are designated as 15 minute parking only. We had to travel to a relatively distant section of the lot to find a spot for my car.
Considering that delay, I was happy that our order was prepared and brought out very quickly, preceded by metal cups full of ice and water (plus an extra canister for refills) and metal plates and utensils. With all of that metal, had I not seen the menu and the rather appropriate decor, I would've thought we were getting ready for a Korean meal.
Anyway, food talk time!
Tom Yum ($5.95), with rice (+$1.95), shrimp (+$2) rather than chicken: delicious traditional sour soup with a rice broth full of herbs, mushrooms, tomatoes, and shrimp. I was just barely able to handle 4 out of 10 for the spicy level, but 3 would've been more comfortable for me. No complaints at all, and I'd love to order this in the future.
Pad See Ew ($8.95) with beef: solid version of this dish. Huger flat noodles and beef slices than I normally expect. Everything was browned nicely to impart more flavor. I enjoyed the thin slicing of the Chinese broccoli. My one wish is for more of the sauce flavor. It had the right soy sauce, but not enough of it.
Yellow Curry ($9.95) with chicken: rich flavorful broth. Chicken was nice and not rubbery. Veggies were all cooked appropriately, which I greatly appreciated after an encounter with undercooked potatoes at my last Thai food experience. These potatoes were soft but not mushy, and they were seasoned appropriately too. Last but certainly not least, the rice was cooked properly.
Thai restaurants are a dime a dozen in Las Vegas and Henderson, but Archi's Quick Casual is one which I'd consider revisiting. They're a bit pricey, but the convenience would outweigh that small concern and the food tonight was delicious overall.