Lotus of Siam
Thai Iced Coffee
Chicken Tom Kha Hot Pot – Chicken, Lemongrass, Galangal, Mushrooms, Coconut Milk, Lime Juice
Koi Soi – Issan Style Steak Tartare, Fresh Herbs, Fresh Chilis, Dry Chili Rice Powder, Seasoned Sauce, Lime Juice
Garlic Crispy Prawns – Deep fried Prawns with Shells, Garlic Sauce, Black Pepper
Nam Prik Hed – Mushrooms, Green Chili, Garlic, Onion, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Green Beans, Cucumbers, Pork Rinds
Issan Sausage – Grilled Sour Pork Sausage, Fresh Chilis, Ginger, Peanuts
Crispy Duck Chu-Chee – Red Curry, Fingerroot, Bell Peppers
Grilled Ribeye Panang – Fresh Chilis, Dried Chilis, Coconut Milk, Thai Basil
Chicken Pad See Ew – Chicken, Wide Rice Noodles, Eggs, Chinese Broccoli, Black Soy Sauce
Pork Khao Soi – Egg Noodles, Coconut Cream, Red Onions, Lime, Mustard Greens
Chicken Yellow Curry – Curry Powder, Turmeric, Coconut Cream, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots
Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Shredded Coconut, Coconut Gelato, Maraschino Cherry
Mango Sticky Rice – Coconut Cream, Toasted Mung Bean
Deep Fried Banana Roll – Banana wrapped in a Rice Paper Crepe, Honey, Coconut Gelato
Thai Chocolate Cake – Cinnamon, Cardamom, Coffee Gelato
Already the rare Las Vegas recipient of a James Beard Foundation Award, Chef Saipin Chutima named Best Chef: Southwest in 2011, Lotus of Siam needs no introduction – though its recreation on Flamingo and fanciful digs at Red Rock suggest the Chef’s children have bigger things in mind about the Restaurant’s legacy going forward.
Having visited the unassuming icon of Thai Food thrice prior, a lunch in 2012 and two dinners separated by five years, Friday evening found the concept from Tao Group owner Lou Abin and Lotus of Siam’s Bua Food Group at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa as busy as it is beautiful.
Built out of former Buffet space, lanterns and hanging vines creating a vibe across spaces from bar to the back, it is with a truncated version of Chutima’s Northern Thai traditions that Lotus at Red Rock pays homage to the original despite somewhat stiff service.
Requesting everything level five of ten, Thai Coffee a prudent choice for those looking to quell the fire, Dinner began with a hot pot of Chicken Tom Kha alongside Issan Sausage that is snappy, sour and worth every word of praise.
Not forgetting Nam Prik Hed served side-by-side with fiery Steak Tartare teaming with Chilis, Vegetables and Pork Rinds used as delivery mechanisms for each, Garlic Crispy Prawns continue to earn “Mom’s Highlights” status with edible Shells still on and varying textures from bite to bite.
All in on Noodles and Curry, Chicken Pad See Ew well executed but lost in the wake of creamy Burmese Khao Soi, Rice is well-utilized in sopping up the Sauce from Crispy Duck Chu-Chee, Panang Curry with medium rare Ribeye and aromatic Yellow Curry with Chicken and Vegetables.
Not exactly “known” for sweet stuff, though the Red Rock iteration seems intent on correcting that, Dessert arrived as a platter featuring everything from time-honored deep fried Bananas to Mango Sticky Rice, Chocolate Fondant and Pineapple Upside Down Cake served warm with Coconut Gelato.
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