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Lotus Of Siam in Las Vegas is a three star Thai restaurant. Check out this popular and affordable place in the East Of Strip area. The menu is the exemplary mee krob. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a buffet, and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Lotus of Siam is the bomb! Ok... Let me qualify that statement... The food at Lotus of Siam is the bomb... The Tom Ka Kai soup was the best I've ever had. The chicken dumplings were excellent....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a californian visiting vegas, please drop by this joint for some good wholesome thai food. We ordered the Pad Thai, Pineapple fried rice, seafood spaghetti, and Tom yum koong(shrimp) soup....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best Thai, nay the best oriental, food I've ever had (and I'm oriental). If you go, make sure you get stuff off their northern thai menu. I'm sure the other "generic" thai dishes are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One food writer once said that a certain rice dish at Lotus of Siam was nothing short of a worldview. This writer was correct. We had that dish and were blown away, noting that we had never had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's almost impossible to find bad Thai food, since what could go wrong with aromatic curry pastes, basil, coconut milk, and lemongrass? So Thai restaurants are usually someplace on the range of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Thai food in US? I wouldn't know and I'm certainly not a Thai expert. Best Thai food I've ever had? DEFINITELY (and this includes a short trip to Bangkok, but I was not so adventurous then)!I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Thai food that I've had in...well... maybe ever. I haven't been to Thailand yet though (01/10!) Easily the best in Vegas. MAAAAAYbe Krung Thai is close. That's it. Great authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just a side note: Try oredering from the back menu that has Thai specialites. There are so many dishes that are adventurous and savory that it keeps me coming back for meal after meal. I'll even...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. This would actually make me consider moving to Las Vegas.The girls and I went to Vegas (from LA) for a girls weekend and we wanted, no needed, Thai food. Hangovers you see. So, some Tom...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lotus of SiamFirst off my preference at Thai restaurants is for a slightly thick sweet curry sauce. For the most part, I have based my rating on the curry dish. With that being said, on to my thoughts...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of times Thai noodle dishes feel heavy to me. The noodle dishes we had here were surprisingly light and just as flavorable. We had 3 dishes for 4 people, under 45$ after tip/tax for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Sunday night and there was an hour wait! I should have made reservations! I don't think I've ever waited an hour for Thai food. Was it worth it? Every minute!We started off with the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah - this place is the bomb.Perfect food. Good service, great wine list.The sausage with fried rice is not to be missed. It explodes in the mouth.Amazing selection of German wines.Destination...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was fine at lunch - nothing great, but efficient and friendly.A definite "must visit" in Vegas!
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so, i was gung-ho for the level 9 spiciness. nate talked me into the level 8. after the apetizer plate, i was sweating so bad that they sent out a thai iced tea just to help. this was spicy nirvana....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a terrific lunch here with my buddy AJ and our girls. Some of the best (maybe the best) Thai (Northern Style) in Nevada, very mom & pop dining room and service style in a bizarre location in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is authentic, delicious and everything that i could want in Thai food. I would recommend a reservation or you will have to wait in line for dinner. If your first visit here is for the lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the best (if not the best) Thai places I've been to. I make it a point to visit Lotus of Siam every time I visit LV. Please *please* order something special off their expansive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of ours recommended Lotus to us and it is in a really bad neighborhood. We are now regulars and come here about 2-3 times a week. We always get the same thing: crispy duck with basil sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The beef and tendon soup was to die for. Strong herbal flavors (especially Thai basil), savory and spicy enough to make me sniffle constantly, and melt-in-your mouth large pieces of beef tendon. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Very overrated! My favorite Thai dish is mint chicken and so when I try a Thai place for the first time, I always order this dish as a benchmark for comparison. Well, the version here just wasn't up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
11/08: Came back here during yet another conference, this time with my boss and other team members. Still, to the mark, good food and great service. We had to wait a little bit this time but all over...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from an outstanding meal with a friend. Interior: A little dated, and the ceiling had those popcorn asbestos type things on it. BUT WHO CARES?! Service: The host was prompt, we had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now that I'm back, I wish I had ordered from their main menu, but the lunch buffet was a quick and affordable (and reservationless) way to get a feel for their food. Had probably the best pad thai...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I researched Thai restaurants in Vegas before our trip from San Jose, CA. When we drove into the shopping center, we were wondering what we had gotten ourselves into. It was located in a strip mall...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly the best Thai restaurant in America.My wife is from Thailand, and I lived there for 4 years, so you could say we know Thai food. Lotus of Siam is very authentic. The dishes which are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if I should give this place a solid 5 stars, based on the fact that it was 110 degrees outside and we waited FOREVER for drinks when that seemed like the one time I REALLY needed water.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmm!!!!! good ass thai! crab fried rice and beef lard na! and of course ground basil chicken. good idea to make reservations sometimes this place is crazy jammed!!!!!!!!!!i love this place. ive seen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard from so many places about how this is supposed to be the best thai food this side of (insert thai city here), but my friends and i left very disappointed. We shared the satay which were...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not only horrible but a waste of time as well.People hype this place up so much and I really dont see why. Its a long wait for poor service and the food is not to par what so ever. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
THis place was not bad but not worth missing the other so many superior restaurants in Vegas for. I prefer THAI in Shirlington in Arlington Virginia to this place any day. I am not sure that it has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best thai food i've ever had. The menu is hugeeee, over 100 different items. It took me at least 15 minutes to decide what I wanted to order because everything sounded so good. There was sooo much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is amazing. the wine list... well, i think i'm in love. the service was great too. we were visiting from seattle and a friend told us to try this place and i'm so happy we made it. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is excellent Thai food for sure. They have an appetizer that is beef jerky. In theory that sounds really really lame but it is actually one of the most delicious appetizers I have EVER had. There...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is ok, but the food was worth it. I like the fact that the food is not over priced like in most Vegas eateries. The wine list is absolutely one of a kind, especially if you like German...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't bother to do the buffet, 11:30 in the morning, thought we would do lunch buffet here, went in, service was great, iced cold water, that is why they got 2 stars, otherwise nothing.....Food was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here in Vegas a few weeks ago with some friends, we decided to try this place. The wait was about 45 minute, the food was really good. When I opened the menu, everything looked and sound so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent vegetarian Jain food.This is probably the best thai food I have eaten.The service is superb. The person who took the order was very patient as we had too many questions and requests ( not to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really just don't get why my friends seem to fall all over themselves when it comes to this place, but I am talked into going just about every time I'm in Vegas. Maybe I'm spoiled by all the great...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST THAI!!! When the taxi driver first dropped me off in front of Lotus of Siam, I wasn't immediately impressed. The strip mall this restaurant sits in is a little run down and the restaurant itself...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent menu with diverse items you don't see in your typical thai restaurant. Absolutely worth trying! If you are looking for pad thai, eat somehwere else.The wine and beer list is very impressive....
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You will almost never have Thai food like this. If you do any research on this restaurant, you'll surly find that it's highly recommended and if you go you'll see why. They will make each dish to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As Thai cuisine goes this is not your ordinary Thai restaurant, so be prepared to order a little differently than you might otherwise do. There are items on this menu that are absolutely magical, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here before seeing Bon Jovi at the Joint. I would have rated it a 5 based on food but location really is pretty bad. Panhandlers jumped out at us upon exiting our car and again when leaving the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of the best Thai restaurants in Las Vegas!I always experience a great meal here and if you like Riesling? They have a great selection which goes well with the food. The only down side...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my sister-in-law really likes Thai food. But we're in Vegas for her soon-to-be husband's bachelor party, so she's not my sister-in-law yet. Think that's confusing? Ask yourself why the best Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with colleague ... and we loved it! But, we did have to wait 45 minutes on a Thursday night ... reservations are definitely an advantage and highly recommended (along with the WIG SHOP next...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Please do me a favor. Press Ctrl F. Now, in the box that comes up, type the word "overrated". Tell me how many reviewers find that this place is extremely hyped up, for a reason I can't understand....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The claims made about the food at this restaurant have likely caused this placed to be rated lowly by people here who were expecting the most incredible dining experience of their lives. Well, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're going to take anything away from any review here, take this:AMAZING WINE LISTThis place was rated the top Thai place in the country. While I wouldn't necessarily go that far, it's absolutely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the way to this restaurant, my friend (a local) preps me for dinner. "Now don't embarrass me by ordering Pad Thai, okay? This is a Thai restaurant with some incredible, authentic thai dishes...you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the dingy exterior fool you. There's good eats in this place! The service was spot on (i.e., removing/replacing dirty dishes, refilling water glasses, etc) and our server was very friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thai food. mmmmhmmmmm, this is one of the better thai restaurants that i've been to in the States. I live in the Bay Area so there is lots of thai food, but coming here to this hole in the wall in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here tonight with the bf and a friend. I think the place was good, but maybe over rated. I would suggest to call for reservations if you plan to have dinner there; there was a huge crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I think Thai Food in the US, this is in my top 2.. No buffet.. A little known thing, you can order lobster a day in advance for a group.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made reservations for LOS long before arriving in Vegas for my first ever visit after hearing so much about it on the chowhound message board.I became sketched out when both the employees at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What an amazing find but MAKE RESERVATIONS! One review I read somewhere said this was the best Thai food in North America. I've had some excellent Thai food in Chicago and this place was easily one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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I have been going to the Lotus of Siam lunch buffet for years. It is top notch and healthy. Try it on a Wednesday or Friday--my 2 favorite days because they feature different selections depending on the day.
openlist - user review - 03/13/2009
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is some fantastic Thai food. This is basically the ultimate hole-in-the-wall with awesome food.It's located in a shady strip mall on Sahara, near Maryland, actually really near the Green Door,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The thai food here is beyond good. I love the thai wings and everything else on the menu. The friend fish is sooooo gooooooood!!!!!!!!!! I lived in vegas and can honestly tell you that the drive off...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for lunch buffet and dinner. Lunch buffet was a bargain but didn't have too much variety. The curry chicken was tasty. Dinner was a bit of a letdown considering how high our...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsThis is the best Thai food I've had in Las Vegas and some of the best I've had anywhere. I've been here many times for lunch, and I try to get there before 11:45am because often a line...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the lunch buffet and my husband ordered off the menu today. The buffet was just ok...2 soups (the beef noodle was tasty), egg rolls, chicken curry, pad thai, white & fried rice, salad, fruit,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spectacular, Spectacular, Spectacular, Wonderful !!!My X and I went to vegas, and the trip was horrible (nuff said.....)Fortunately I have one amazing memory from the trip, and it was a hole in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here last Saturday with a group of fellow Angelenos. I give this place 3 stars because though the food was good, it wasn't exceptional, and the biggest faux pas for me? Tiny portions at a Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Leo C. for a fabulous restaurant recommendation. When entering, awards from Gourmet magazine, best of las vegas, cabbies choice, newspaper articles align the walls. My expectations were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know there has to be something special about this place if people like Mario Batali and Tyler Florence eat here. We started off with the chicken wings. I can bathe in that sauce. The roasted duck...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Shawn. How come you never (or RARELY) see any Thai people eating there??? That alone should be a clue people!! The food is good, but not great. Touristy and over-priced!
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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I was a regular customer here for years and now the place is run down. The service is bad, and the food is terrible I don't know what happened. This place is a has been. Maybe they sold the restaurant or fired...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really would not have stopped to eat here if it wasn't for the hype on Yelp. It's located right next to a "hookers' wig shop" (read that in one of the articles posted on their wall, lol) and is in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a little overrated -- or maybe we ordered the wrong things -- either way, Lotus of Siam did not live up to our expectations! Sure the outside is a little run down but coming from San...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay the bar is set high even before you get seated. Award winning Thai food featured in Gourmet magazine and the list goes on and on in the waiting area..go ahead read. Overall prettty good Thai food...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually wanted to give only 4.5 stars but there are no half stars on Yelp! Don't you hate it when that happens?I went to Vegas during MLK Day weekend with my boyfriend and two friends. Had fun,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"The Single Best Thai Restaurant in North America'--not my words, Jonathan Gold's. But as the resident LA critic extraordinaire, Gold's recommendation certainly warranted an investigation. So on my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Lotus of Siam on a recent visit to Vegas. Honestly, the place was kind of hard to find and the food was okay. I prefer Thai Basil in Fullerton, CA. I went there after rave reviews from my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times now, and how come I've never seen a Thai person eat here???? The food is definitely good, but the best??? I would say it's good, but not great. Very touristy and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay this place looks ghetto as hell!! I mean it is just UGLY outside. But once you step in, it's much better. The decor isn't great but the food is absolutely amazing. I tried the appetizer fried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
okay. this was my first vegas thai spot that i just discovered. it is one of the best ive ever had. i live in San Francisco where there are thai restaurants on every block, but this is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Thai food and Lotus has some of the best I've had. The key here is to order off the specialty menu, I love the Issan Sausage, The Tom Kah Kai Soup, and the Thai Green Curry. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree this is worth the taxi fare from the strip. I especially enjoyed the flight of Reislings, but of course the Thai food was also very good. Lotus of Siam is good enough and memorably enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you live in the area and are able to drop in regularly, good for you. But for those of us who get to Vegas a couple times a year, the visit to Lotus of Siam must be meticulously planned.* Time your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate at Lotus of Siam again last weekend. Yum! Mr. Tracy A. tried one of the northern Thai dishes with jack fruit -- a departure from what you usually see on a Thai menu. It was delicious, with a spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went back again and had the crispy rice salad, which i was craving, the issan sausages, the number 58 (spicy beef on cabbage), red northern curry, pad thai. delicious. i'm glad i tried a lot of these...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found Lotus of Siam while doing research about Las Vegas restaurants. It was named "the best Thai restaurant in United States" by couple publications. I've been to Las Vegas a few time and have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Worth the taxi ride from the strip. Some of the best thai food I have had in the US. The beef tartar appetizer is spicy and is unusual. Quite good. The tom young soup is a high quality and spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsI've now come to this restaurant three times and its been hit or miss. Sometimes I have a great meal and sometimes it's a mediocre meal at best. Some dishes that stick out in my mind:Soups:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very authenic Thai cruise, one of the best tasting food! Very very spicy though, even after we ordered mild. I recommend the crispy duck 5 stars. Very fresh sea bass (although the portion was tiny) 4...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome! Though 1/4 into my meal, it was ruined. Spiciness is my downfall, and the papaya salad that went with the seabass massacred my tastebuds. I had to ice my tongue for the next...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't remember the names of the dishes but I will try to describe them. We ordered almost exclusively from the Northern menu and were not disappointed.Crispy rice appetizer thingy: tangy and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before going to Las Vegas, i've followed some review on Yelp and it helped. My family and I are original Thai, we were expected to eat real Thai foods, and this restaurant was so awesome, Wines are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A 3.5stars! We followed Yelp's review and stopped by around 3pm to have late lunch. you could tell it's a popular place by the crowd of people there even it was late afternoon. We had Papaya Salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was at least as good as the other Thai places I've eaten at in Vegas. The service was excellent, too. The food is good, particularly the red curry and the mango sticky rice. I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST. Great service and the food is just..... DEELISHOUS...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I defy you to find a better Thai restaurant in this country. Be careful the cook has a temper.
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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This place was absolutly horrible! Ruined my entire trip to Vegas. It smelled so bad in there like no one cleans anything and the people are so rude and slow! The owners daughter at the front treats people in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If God owned a Thai restaurant, it'd serve food just like this. Don't be fooled by the location. It's in a run-down strip mall next to a wig outlet (seriously), but the food is unbelievable. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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My husband and I were on our first trip alone, without our kids in three years. After reading several reviews on different sites I was really looking forward to eating at the Lotus of Siam. Ordered the stuffed...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible Thai Food, top 3 ever.I share the sadness that it is not always open when you need it.After building up expectations about Ronald's Donuts, a group of us on a weekend vacation were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just returned from a trip to vegas, and finally made it to Lotus of Siam!First of all...the off-strip mall it's in is a little scary. Plenty of parking, though.Next...even on an off-season Monday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Close, but no 5 stars. But really it was!Last weekend I was in Vegas and our second (and last) night there, we wanted to eat out for dinner again. Again I eyed the local restaurants on yelp and this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why are you closed on Sat afternoon, oh Lotus of Siam! I went to Vegas this past weekend with the high hopes of feasting at this place - only to be sadly disappointed that they only open for Dinner on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you cant claim to really know vegas, unless you know about little gems like these around town that receive acclaim (featured in Bon Appetit Mag) and is hidden from the out of towners and tourists......
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I'm disappointed by some of the reviews LoS has gotten on Yelp. My change, for what it's worth:-The highlights of Lotus of Siam are their northern Thai dishes and their specialties. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I was cheated on. Before eating at Lotus of Siam I read the reviews like I was in a happy relationship without EVEN a ounce of suspicion. Then I come here for dinner and I was smacked into...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK, seriously WTF did I spend $20 on?? I can't believe I gave this place 4 stars last time purely on reputation. With my own reputation on the line, I have to take out 2 stars from before as I was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! My husband and I were in Las Vegas for the weekend in September. We were driving down to the strip on Saturday night when we spotted a strip mall full of different restaurants to pick from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Firstly, let me say that Lotus of Siam is housed in one of the most bizarre strip malls I have ever visited. Here you will find two gay bathhouses (a.k.a. spa/health clubs), two wig shops, one 420...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well it's not the fanciest spot in Vegas. It's off the strip in a strip mall. The strip mall looked pretty interesting. Lots of Korean restaurants, a saloon, travel agency, billiards and karaoke....
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always hear people namedrop Lotus of Siam when talking about Vegas Thai food. For me, I love Komol in the same business plaza, Commercial Center. I finally decided to check it out. We unwittingly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is there anything one can say about Lotus of Siam that hasn't already been said? Is there anything one can add?I doubt it.So why add another review of LoS to yelp? Because this is the best Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some friends are in town for a convention and they ask me to redeem myself by picking a good place to eat for dinner. GOOD they emphasized. (Note: See my previous post about the Bellagio Buffet) Oh,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
10 bucks for a horrible buffet in a grimy strip mall. The irony is that the owner (according to articles on the wall) is responsible for Renu Korn in Norwalk, Ca, the best Thai place I've ever been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I should have came here on an empty stomach in order to enjoy it better. Stupid me decides to eat at 4pm at a buffet, no less. Ugh. We ordered a tofu pad thai, freshly fried catfish {#64}, jackfruit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
located in some random semi-seedy asian strip mall. food here was tasty and a relief from the expensive dining prices on the strip. go ahead and order:spicy chicken wingsseabass over drunken noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Enormous variety, vibrant flavor, brain-searingly spicy Northern, Issan and Southern Thai. Best Pad Thai I've ever eaten. Great appetizers, especially nam kao tod. Recommended entrees: spicy fried rice, green...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking to entertain a client at a snooty Thai restaurant in Vegas, this is not the place. It's not on the strip -- it's in a strip mall. However, I would highly recommend this place to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I love Thai food, but we did not love Lotus of Siam. The waiter was nice - until he realized that we weren't ordering wine. After that he only came by to take our order and drop off...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just a friendly note to add one more dish I tried to my review. We had the garlic prawns last time we were there. At $20 they aren't cheap, but they were divine! You can even eat the shell.. it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the lunch buffet, and was very pleased. The buffet offered a choice of about 12 items and the place was very busy, ensuring fresh food for all. I recall a couple of curries, two or three...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my b/f took me here for lunch one day. i'd never been before. i love Thai food, and after reading all of the reviews on the wall, i couldn't wait to eat. fortunately, we deviated from the standard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I knew that I had to venture off the strip for one meal during my week in Vegas, and I knew exactly where that meal was going to be. So, after work on a Thursday, I hailed a cab and told him to rush...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the wait, I thoroughly enjoyed this restaurant. They have my favorite panang curry to date. They also don't joke about spice. I usually order a 7 at most places to compensate for the lack...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here twice. The food is always good & the service slow.I just don't know if it' s the best in the country, but I don't have many other comps...I do love the shopping center that it is in....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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omg.. PLEASE! GET REAL! I don't understand how they got voted the best Thai restaurant in the nation. I rather go to Komol or Ocha. Lotus gives me diarrhea!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Supposed to be the best Thai food in America. Pretty big title to live up to. Located in a strip mall, a little off the beaten path, but well worth the venture.Excellent food. Try not to eat a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the people I was rollin' with said he'd been told of a fantastic Thai place, and since no one in my group had an idea of where else to go for dinner, we went to Lotus of Siam. I hadn't known...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't as wowed this time around because I knew what I'd be in for, but OMFG! I can't get enough of this place. I'm definitely a fan.I tried a few of new dishes, based on fellow Yelpers, hoping to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are plenty of reviews of Lotus of Siam, thanks to consistent buzz amongst locals, tourists, and food magazines. Know going in that you can't just waltz in, pick something off the menu and expect...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was pretty good.I wasn't a big fan of the green curry , but the pad thai was awesome.There are alot of dishes from northern Thailand which I've never seen but plan on trying sometime.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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I agree with another reveiwer. I've read all the glowing reviews and I just don't see what the fuss is about. The prices are higher and the portions are smaller compared to other Thai restaurants. I love Thai...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"The single best Thai restaurant in North America"? Well, that's a lot to live up to, Jonathan Gold of Gourmet Magazine. I thought it was pretty good but nothing mind-blowing. The shopping center this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Considering that Gourmet magazine said it was the best Thai restaurant in North America, AND that Frommers highly recommended it, I expected a lot more. My boyfriend and I both had the wonton soup...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Absolutly the most flavor ever put into thai food in North America! As a chef I love to eat and absolutly fell in love with this place! I had met Bill the co-owner the day before at another restaurant and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lotus of Siam is a stunning surprise in a city built on either shockingly cheap or shockingly expensive. Lotus is very good with reasonable prices. Located in a very random strip mall and (according...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for the first time to try the infamous lunch buffet. The buffet was small, but everything on it tasted homemade and delicious. We eat at a lot of buffets, and normally the small ones end up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best thai restaurant in the country.INCREDIBLE wine list with a lot of bargains. Extensive menu that covers many regions of Thailand. Friendly service. I make sure to go each time...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is that Thai sausage in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? Oh! I'm so hoping it's Thai sausage. For my older brothers 45th birthday we came here with 15 friends who all met up at the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lotus of Siam has gotten rave reviews, but some don't understand the hype. I made reservations on Friday for Tuesday, 5:30 pm (June 24th) for two people. When we arrived the place was just opening...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Put the buffet plate down... step away from the counter and move off the strip for a bit. OK so it's not that far off the strip and yes if you drive down Sahara you'll see the restaurant front and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a solid Thai place. The service is OK but the menu and the food easily make up for it. Lotus of Siam has the biggest Thai menu i have ever seen and great descriptions of each dish for those...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Thailand several times and have eaten Thai food in 5 star restaurants as well as street cart in Bangkok so when I was told this was the best Thai in the US I was really looking forward...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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I have seen raves on many sites about Lotus of Siam. When I went to Las Vegas I decided to try it. It is in a run down strip mall, however the inside is pleasant. The food was average, somewhat bland. I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight we were trying to find someplace new, thai food in particular, and stumbled across the many reviews. Curious, we decided to give it a try.First of, you wouldn't expect to find a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This rating is actually a 3 1/2 stars but only because we only had the lunch buffet. From most of the reviews it sounds like the menu is the way to go. Don't get me wrong, the buffet was fine. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I read the reviews and decided to conclude my Vegas trip with Lotus of Siam for lunch (not buffet). It's located in a plaza that hosts an interesting colony of Asian restaurants. Lunch time was busy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When a place advertises itself as "The Best _____________ restaurant in the US" I was understandably skeptical. But my skepticism evaporated with the first bites of the NAM KAO TOD (Minced sour...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since there are already 90 reviews of this place let me keep this brief. I generally don't like Thai food. But I was in Vegas on business and by myself and wanted to stay off the Strip. The YELP...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have been coming here for the last 8 years or so. i first heard of LOS in a gourmet magazine article and had to try what the craze among all the food critics was all about. from the first time i...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here a few months ago, just forgot to write a review. This place is the real deal. Went with a group of my brother's friends.Ethnically we were pretty diverse, the Indian group had an opportunity...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I just say...WOW?! This place is amazing!!! After reading the mostly awesome reviews of Lotus, I was eager to try it. I went with about 5 other girls for a bday dinner. We made reservations for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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The food is terrible and the place is very dirty! the reviews are all fake. if you go to Lotus of Siam you will be disappointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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I've eaten at a LOT of Thai restaurants in North America, and this is one of...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Besides the fact that gourmet magazine rated this establishment as the best Thai food (I believe in the US). I love it! The exterior and some of the decor is dated and even drab. But really as long as it is...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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When you say Thai in Las Vegas most people say Lotus of Siam. While it is good, I don't think that is the best Thai restaurant in the city. The staff seems overwhelmed much of the time. The food is Excellent...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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While a little shabby looking from the outside the service was great and the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't claim to know if this is the best Thai restaurant in the U.S. (the kids these days seem to like Jitlada in Hollywood), but this was a notch above the best places I've been to in the Bay Area....
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with some high expectations, since this restaurant is claimed to be the best Thai food in the world! I'm not sure about that. I found that it was strange to have a restaurant so acclaimed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy good Thai food. Just be advised that some of the dishes are spicy. The Som Thum (green papaya salad) turned me into a red, sweaty, hiccuping, runny-nosed mess. We also had the Khao Soi with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were able to get reservations for 7:30 on Saturday only a week or two before. The koi soy (beef tartare) was excellent, as was the the mashed jackfruit dish (very surprising!) and papaya salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sawasdee Krup,I HEART Lotus of Siam and you should too! Please don't write me a long and nasty e-mail if you don't and you got turned away at the door because you didn't make a reservation....dummy!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Have you been to Lotus of Siam yet?" is a frequent question I got after moving to Las Vegas over a year ago. And finally, the answer is yes.Showing up there on a Sunday night around 6:45 pm without...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get off the strip.Get in a cab.Go to Lotus of Siam. Expect to have really bad customer service when you first arrive. They won't even acknowledge you until they are ready to see you as a customer....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Lotus has consistently delivered great Thai food at reasonable prices. They...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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i love the spicy beef salad, the red curries, the huge prawns, the steamed fish and the desserts. service is fine, price and value are both outstanding. i wonder if some of the mixed reviews stem from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
POSITIVEgreat foodNEGATIVEdecor needs workneed reservations
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a particularly magical place as it's got bad 80's diner decor. As the food goes, it's pretty good...but overrated. The ricekrispy-sausage bit thing for an appetizer, a northern thai dish with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone who frequents restaurants has what I like to call a "benchmark" dish. At an Italian spot it might be Pizza Margherita or Veal Parmigiana, For French food it might be Moules Frites or the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In trips to Vegas, I've been fortunate enough to do the sixteen-course degustation at Joel Robuchon, dinners at places such as Picasso, Alex, Nobu, L'Atelier, Wing Lei, SW, etc.Yet, the most delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Granted, I've only been to two Thai restaurants in my life. Compared to the other restaurant I went to, this is, in fact, not the best Thai food in the United States, nor even in Las Vegas. Going by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I remember visiting Lotus of Siam in my pre-Yelp days. I read all the (Zagat) hype, heard all the praise, and, on more than one occasion, mentioned the reviews of it being the "Best Thai in North...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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very dirty and food is not fresh the worst thai food i have ever had i will never go here again no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no! GO TO MCDONALDS BEFORE YOU GO HERE! HOW DO I GET THE AUTHORITIES...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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I HAVE DINED HER SEVERAL TIMES THE FOOD JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE. I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN THE VEGETABLES ARE OLD THE MEAT TASTES LIKE IT HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR YEARS. DO NOT BELIEVE THE REVIEWS THE ARE NOT...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lotus of Siam recommends folks make reservations for dinner, and I couldn't agree more. The place gets a healthy crowd, so reserve as soon as you decide to go. Dress is casual, though I saw a table of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a group of four people. One person in our group has been here numerous times and was more familiar with the menu. Regardless, everyone ordered completely different meals so I got to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its not far from the strip, and its location (in a seedy strip mall!) is confusing, given that it is considered one of the best Thai restaurants in the US. Make sure to make a reservation well in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a cousin from San Francisco who comes out to Vegas JUST TO EAT HERE. Every time I tell him I'm off to Vegas, he tells me to go eat here, and I don't and this time, I listened. We went. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you want to find a good, cheap meal in vegas, skip all the crappy and crowded buffets with enormous lines and head on over to lotus of siam. in fact, if you want just a downright awesome meal...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always make it a point to stop by here on my Vegas trips. Such awesome Thai food, although the service has usually sucked. Pineapple fried rice is awesomeness!
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, people are really hard on this restaurant as if they were authentic thai chefs themselves...just kidding! I've recently become a really big fan of thai food, although I've been a HUGE fan of pad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found this restaurant on yelp, and when I read that this was 'the best Thai restaurant in the country" I had to stop by on my recent trip to Vegas. My bf and I were pretty excited to check this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Magicians Penn & Teller said that one of the 5 best things to do in Las Vegas was to eat at the Lotus of Siam. Penn recommended the chilean sea bass with drunken noodles and it was spectacular. We also had a hot pot of assorted seafood soup in clear broth with vegetables which was amazingly good. I have to agree with Jonathan Gold of Gourmet Magazine who says it's the best Thai food in the U.S. (Take a cab...you'll feel safer than walking.)
openlist - user review - 01/25/2008
4.0 of 5 stars.
Definently worth a stop off the strip to get this very delicious Thai food. I mean good food at reasonable prices, unheard of in Las Vegas nowadays. We enjoyed everything that we ordered (Mussamun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The entrance to this hole-in-the-wall restaurant is lined with reviews, review after review from food critics I've actually heard of, crowning it the Best Thai Food in Las Vegas, in the West, in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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I've been to Lotus of Siam several times and generally its quite good. Not quite as spectacular as the reviews would make it out to be but definitely good food. However, I haven't found it to be consistent as...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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This is the first restaurant I am taking the time to write a review for. I usually dont either because I am too lazy or the food does not merit any more of my time. However, LoS leaves me with no option but to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I'm Thai born and raised with a family that runs resturants in the DC and Bangkok area and this is by far the best food outside of Thailand. I can't say it's the best in the country because I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
True to many previous reviews, this restaurant has the best Thai food I have ever had. We ordered the crispy beef, roasted duck curry and drunken noodles, and all were excellent. We are a sucker for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with a local who searches out off-the-strip experiences. Unlike many other reviewers, the strip mall milieu was unsurprising. Hey man, some of the best local eateries are tucked between a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to disagree with most reviews. Lotus of Siam is a cult restaurant that definitely offers unique tastes but is not the best Thai in the country and may not even be the Thai in the Commercial...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had the buffet and what a big disappointment that was... Huge !! I am heading back to Vegas again and my new BF loves Thai food, so I am giving it another try. But will listen to the poster here and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of my restaurant friends really love this place and would give it 5 stars. Though I do like this place and would recommend it, I still favor some of the Thai restaurants I've been to in San...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Thai food, what really puts it over the top is that they actually have a serious wine list filled with German rieslings that pair splendidly with this type of food - a feature that pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
true story:lotus of siam recommended by fellow yelper jim c.curries ranging from level 1 to 10 in spiciness.someone orders level 5, another orders level 10.i can't handle spicy food, but i brave this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Lotus is a hidden gem that some locals introduced us to - really, really yummy Thai food. It's location is refreshingly non flashy, the staff very friendly and the fact that it was completely...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our flight to vegas, we ran into a top chef contestant, Marcel. We asked him where to eat in Vegas and this was one of his choices. "Best Thai Food in North America" by Gourmet magazine, so I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this place is known for having the best Thai food in the country, possibly. Of course, with reviews like that, I tried not to expect TOO much when I first ate there, so I wouldn't be disappointed....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best Thai food in North America?? Although it was good, I can't say it was remarkably different than a lot of other Thai restaurants. My "Northern Thai curry" was actually too hot for me to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We liked Lotus as a change of pace from the usual Strip glam restaurants. And you'll save lots of money too. Make sure to try their coconut ice cream with mango and sticky rice dessert.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once. I came here for dinner and enjoyed the dishes we ordered. I absolutely loved their crab fried rice. I am a fiend for crab fried rice. I love the crab fried rice at OSHA...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The crispy rice salad with chinese sausage, mint and lime is by far the best thing I have ever tasted. I always order 2 portions. If you HAVE to go to Vegas, (God forbid) you should check it out.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? You either love this place, or you hate it. I fall solidly on the love end of the spectrum. I give it 5 stars on food quality, but the ambiance and atmosphere are most definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This CANNOT be the best Thai food in America! I have had far superior Thai food. Not to say it's bad. It's just... well, good. That's what my three star review says. If this was my neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
if you come here for lunch, do NOT eat from the buffet. they are super slow at re-stocking the foods (even the white rice! come on! it's RICE. this is a THAI RESTAURANT), and all the diners are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was on food TV so I thought I'd give it a try while we were out in Vegas. It's a real hole in the wall in a strip mall but it gets better once you're seated. The service is pretty fast and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
meh.at the behest of my girlfriend's stepfather, we ate there one wednesday night. apparently this was one of the places we needed to visit according to his limitied radii's around the convention...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off: There is no way in hell this is the best Thai food in the USA. Actually, I suspect, but don't know, that this is not the best Thai food in Vegas. I ate there a few times with my wife (we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lotus of Siam has a reputation as an excellent Thai restaurant. It deserves its reputation. A few brief observations:* Reviewers warn against the buffet, which is standard Chinese. From what I saw,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really didn't know there was going to be so many haters on this review. but honestly this is the best thai food in the US. been here twice and both times were a mind-blowing experience. imagine 7...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you have eaten at one of the Thai Nakorns in Southern California, then you are spoiled like me. I guess I went to Lotus of Siam expecting something magnificent, to only be disappointed by a dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am SO glad to see I'm not the only person who didn't have an orgasm going to this place. I was starting to think there was something wrong with me. My client is a very well-known food critic, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up on Southeast Asian cusine, I was very excited to go to this place after all the rave reviews, and articles written about it (posted all over in their waiting room).I have to confess that we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing fancy about the restaurant but the food and the service was good. Actually, it was a little spicy for me. I wish I would have asked for mild. I was breaking a sweat and my mouth was burning,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a skanky little place, no decor, bad area but this is where the locals eat, and it's open all sorts of late hours as I recall. Some of the best Thai food you will ever have in your life. Nuff...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I go to Vegas. Let the cute elderly waitress/owner order for you and you can't go wrong. There is a spicy fried squid dish not on the menu that keeps me coming back for more
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't order the crispy rice salad, then don't bother eating here. The relatively few poor reviews can probably be explained away by the simple fact that they missed the best things on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I love Thai food. This place was also voted Best of Las Vegas a few times in the past few years. There are 2 things certain here. One. It's a popular place. Two. It's Thai food. Real Thai food....
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Thai food around!!i love their thai tea and their noodles...great prices too!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, this place is really in one of the dingier strip malls that I've ever come across. But it's definitely worth seeking out.I can't say it's the absolute best Thai food I've ever had, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has got more accolades and awards from reputable sources( Zagat, Gourmet, etc.), than Mel Gibson has hate mail and I am happy to say that they are well deserved.Although they have some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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The food here is really good. One of the most authentic thai food. Service was real nice. Try the special menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't ate here in years, but I thought it was the best. Service was good, place was clean. Thinking about it right now makes me want to go to lunch their today.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went in with rocket-high expectations of the food here since it's reputed to be "the best Thai food in N.America." While the food was really good, I don't know that it necessarily lived up to its...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my must visit places in Vegas for Thai food.My favorite dish: Thai Beef Jerky. Yum Yum Yum! (5 Stars just for this!) Most of the thai restaurants I've tried do not make it the way Lotus...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Four people, about seven dishes (all of them shared) plus four drinks, around a hundred dollars. Quite a value considering how good were the edibles. It's nice for once to go to a restaurant that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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this small family owned and run thai restaurant is set in a dingey plaza, but once you get past that you realize that the food is so outstanding and the value is phenomenal... besides having an extensive...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2006
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I used to live in Las Vegas for a year. I was their frequent customer. They have great authentic Thai food. Their papaya salad is the best in the city. If you want to taste the real curry dishes or other spicy...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Updated 2/23/07:We went last week for the lunch buffet -- what a tremendous disappointment! Their website says the buffet is served until 2:30, but when we arrived at 1:45, we noticed a sign in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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Our highly anticipated return to this excellent Thai restaurant did not disappoint in the least. We started off with nam kao tod (sour sausage) - minced sour sausage mixed with green onion, fresh chili,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful wine list (lots of german whites, a perfect foil for spicy Thai cuisine), great service, pleasant atmosphere. Northern specialties available, as well as Ameri-Thai standbys. Not the best...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Lotus of Siam because numerous magazine articles proclaimed it " the best Thai food in America". Well, maybe it's the best Thai barf in America. What a gross, greasy pile of crap was served to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was somewhere near Barstow on the edge of the desert when the spices began to take hold. I remember saying something like "No matter how much sausage makeup and red onion perfume you put on this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very good and authentic tasting Thai restaurant. I don't know if I'd call it the BEST Thai restaurant but it is certainly up there. Try to call ahead and make reservations or you'd have to wait but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
by far the BEST thai food i've ever had. it brings shame to any thai bbq and sanamluang locations. the food screams authenticity and different flavors associated with thai cooking - yes, there is more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gives new meaning to the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover." Stuck in a rundown shopping center next a wig shop, I didn't know what to expect from what I've heard to be "The Best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrated my birthday here with a large party of 13. The server was very accomodating and made several suggestions. The garlic chicken wings were tasty. In general, it was an excellent meal and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lotus was very good. When you pull into the Commercial Center Mall, make a right and then it is almost immediately on your right. You can't tell from the outside or decor (besides the dozens of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was delirious from no sleep, no rest, work calling endlessly, tendonitis flaring up in my ankle and a wedgie from my thong. Stupid underwear....why is my boss calling me again? What time is our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had some really interesting dishes that were pretty good, and I really regret that we didn't order more mango w/ sticky rice for dessert. Gosh that was good. More later.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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I've been to Thialand on several occasions, and I think I know the food pretty well. When I order my dinner in Thai, I expect them to figure out that I've been there and make me real Thai food. I'll let you in...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. And I don't even like thai food.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had the lunch buffet. It was decent. Nothing to rave about. I have a hard time imagining how it could rate as best Thai food in the US. Maybe ordering from the menu leads to better results. But I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An oasis of real food amongst the buffet lines and crap overpriced food on the strip. Everything we had was delicious, but the pounded young jackfruit was a standout. Located in a dive strip mall...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Right up there for best Thai food in America. In stead of hitting up the latest NY-chef, 1-weekend-a-month restaurant casino restaurant, catch a cab and hit the strip mall.
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Commercial Center Mall is not the most obvious choice for Las Vegas' best Thai restaurant, but you will find it here nontheless.Jonathan Gold of Gourmet magazine called Lotus of Siam the "best...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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As a restaurant, there is only one way to survive all the glamour of Las Vegas Strip and the millions of restaurants at all those fancy hotels on the strip: Excellence! and that is what Lotus of Siam is:...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum yumthai iced coffeefried tofu starterand lots of the basicstry the lunch buffetbut be prepared to wait in a long line
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Don't go for standard "American" Thai food, go for the Northern menu. Fabulous flavors and combinations. Everytime I fly to New York I have to bring several dishes with me to meet the demand.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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My husband and I have been coming here since we moved to Las Vegas last year. We've been there more than any other restaurant. The service is great. Once you've been there a few times, they treat you like...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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I went to this place thinking oh, I'll get it a try. Wow was I impressed. The food was OUTSTANDING (pad Thai) the lemongrass soup was the best ever. The staff was friendly and fast. A must if you love Thai...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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I have had Thai food all over the country including extensively in New York City for the year I lived there; I consider Thai food to be my favorite cuisine, and the food I had at Lotus of Siam was hands down...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This Vegas Thai place can be tricky to find. It is off the strip hidden away in a strip mall and can't be seen from the street. But, finding this place is worth it. It has been called "The Best Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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This is one of the best Thai Restaurant in Las Vegas by far. They offer authentic Thai cuisines and my favorite dish is Tom Yum Koong. Although Pad Thai shrimps is used to be my favorite but for some reason...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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If you are looking for some great thai food go to Lotus of Siam. Its a busy place and the sometimes there is a wait to be seated. Go early in the evening and enjoy some of the best Thai food around....
judysbook.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best Thai restaurant outside of Thailand! If you don't know Thai food, your server will ask your preferences - tastes and level of spiciness - and make great recommendations, including...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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We had high expectations because of all the great reviews.....Rosengarten Report and Gourment. Met all of our expectations. Great food....service. The restaurant is out of the way.....in an Asian strip market....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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Lotus of Siam is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants anywhere. However, don't be drawn to the lunch buffet, which sports more cheap chinese lunch buffet food than Thai. Definitely ask for the dinner...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2005
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I have been there at lunch time & yes, you have to be there early, otherwise, the food runs out & they do not bring out more. The food is ok for the buffet price you pay. I hate the red sauce that they use in...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2004
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This did not live up to the hype that was advertised. The buffet was small. The food was almost gone by the time we arrived at 1p. They didn't fix any more and some ladies complained and they just said sorry....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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Lotus of Siam is the best Thai restaurant in America. Don't just take my word for it. In its October, 2001 issue, Gourmet magazine called Lotus of Siam "the best Thai restaurant in the United States." The duck...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2003
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Lotus of Siam is the best restaurant and value in Las Vegas. The decor is unassuming but the food is anything but! Saipin is a culinary genius. Be sure to ask for Bill, Saipin's husband, when you arrive. He...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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So we drag you out to a strip mall in the east end of nowhere and you wonder why? Because here is what critic Jonathan Gold of Gourmet magazine called no less than the best Thai restaurant in North America....
frommers.com - user review
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serving hot thai food in a cool setting...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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owners bill and saipin chutima feature classic issan-style cuisine at their lotus of siam. among appealing appetizers on the extensive menu is the exemplary mee krob---crispy noodles mixed with sweet and sour...
gayot.com - user review
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lotus of siam offers intrepid diners the chance to sample the exotic flavors of thailand and southeast asia. a lunch buffet, served monday to friday, is popular with the on-the-go business crowd, and the...
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