Lotus of Siam - Flamingo Road
Thai restaurant · Paradise North
620 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Highlights
Northern Thai specialties in a polished venue with chic decor & full bar
Northern Thai specialties in a polished venue with chic decor & full bar
"Lotus Of Siam is one of the most important restaurants in Las Vegas. It helped put the city's restaurant scene on the map with its many TV appearances, and redefined Thai food in the Southwest with fiery dishes that are a far cry from your usual corner takeout spot. The huge, high-energy dining room is always filled with big parties coming in from the casinos, multi-generational family gatherings, Strip chefs on their days off, and celebrities with their entourages. There are plenty of splashy dishes that include crab, lobster, and perfectly crispy duck for when you're feeling celebratory, though we also love the shareable nam prik dips and a tom kha soup that's more brothy than creamy. Lotus can accommodate dietary restrictions without fuss, and customize a meal for you on the spot, so you don't have to do much planning ahead if you're rolling with a group. They can handle it." - melinda sheckells
"Lotus Of Siam is one of the most important restaurants in Las Vegas. It helped put the city's restaurant scene on the map with its many TV appearances, and redefined Thai food in the Southwest with fiery dishes that are a far cry from your usual corner takeout spot. The huge, high-energy dining room is always filled with big parties coming in from the casinos, multi-generational family gatherings, Strip chefs on their days off, and celebrities with their entourages. There are plenty of splashy dishes that include crab, lobster, and perfectly crispy duck for when you're feeling celebratory, though we also love the shareable nam prik dips and a tom kha soup that's more brothy than creamy. Lotus can accommodate dietary restrictions without fuss, and customize a meal for you on the spot, so you don't have to do much planning ahead if you're rolling with a group. They can handle it. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE" - Melinda Sheckells
"A high-energy Thai destination that retains the large-party vibes of its original location while serving boldly flavored, generous plates. The flagship decadent item is an immense khao soi—one of the priciest and most luxurious versions in the U.S.—offered with minced steak or deep-fried slices of tender duck breast atop wheat noodles in a curry-rich broth, crowned with crunchy fried noodles and fresh herbs. The dish is intensely flavorful and filling enough to make additional entrees feel unnecessary, though a refreshing som tum could bring balance." - Janna Karel
"A Vegas institution synonymous with Northern Thai cuisine, Lotus of Siam nails complex flavors for takeout. Led by James Beard Award-winning chef Saipin Chutima (Best Chef Southwest, 2011), the menu features standout dishes like garlic prawns — crispy, peppered shrimp tossed in bold garlic sauce —and crispy duck panang, tender duck with a rich curry, basil, and red peppers. For soul-warming comfort, try the Khao Soi noodles in an aromatic curry-tinted broth." - Janna Karel
"The Flamingo outpost of this longtime Thai destination delivers massive portions and bold flavors emblematic of the restaurant’s reputation: whole U15 wild prawns are deep-fried to a golden brown and cloaked in a delicate garlic‑pepper sauce that lets the sweet shellfish shine, while thick khao soi noodles arrive topped with fried duck slices for an indulgent, fatty flavor bomb. Housed in a space that still shows traces of its prior life, the spot retains the lavish, crowd-pleasing approach to Thai cooking that has long drawn devotees, and the original Sahara location is expected to reopen after a lengthy renovation." - Janna Karel
