{"id":897679,"date":"2025-11-04T09:38:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/shop\/?p=897679"},"modified":"2025-11-07T08:56:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:56:35","slug":"lotus-happy-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lasvegasadvisor.com\/blog\/lotus-happy-hour\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus of Siam (Happy Hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When forming a top ten list of all the restaurants in Las Vegas, including the best in the casinos, Lotus of Siam is a favorite to be on it. At one point the original in Commercial Center was named by one top critic as the best Thai restaurant in America. We\u2019ve always felt that the praise was justified. If you\u2019ve read\u00a0LVA<\/em>\u00a0for a while, you know that we rarely run out to try something new. But after reporting on the Lotus happy hour last month, we made it a point to try it for this issue. Note that this is the Lotus on E. Flamingo, across from Silver Sevens, The original remains closed, though they still say it will reopen. We don’t put the casino location at Red Rock in the same category as the non-casino restuarants, since it isn\u2019t overseen by James Beard Award winning chef and founder Saipin Chutima.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The happy hour runs Mon.-Fri. from 3 to 5 p.m. in the bar area, with $4 sake, $5 beer, $6 wine, $8 specialty cocktails, and $7 small plates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We wondered about the food selection. Lotus has a vast menu, so what would they choose. Was it possible the famous appetizer nam khao tod would be on the list? Amazingly, it is, though it\u2019s called crispy rice lettuce wrap. Another of our favorites, khao soi, a Thai version of steak tartare is also on the menu as steak tartare cups. Also offered: calamari, papaya salad, satay, and garlic tofu. All are priced at $7, and the portions are good. Honestly, it\u2019s not quite the same as getting the larger portions that you prepare yourself, but they\u2019re representative for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can order the sake hot or cold and it\u2019s a heck of a deal for $4. However, the star of the show was the White Lotus cocktail, a smooth mix of bourbon, lime, peach schnapps, passion fruit, and aquafaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ambiance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nothing will ever match the original, but the Flamingo location is clean and comfortable. Friendly and helpful bartenders. A good HH setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a top notch happy hour that pretty much met our high expectations. There were only a few other people at the bar, which was surprising, but maybe the word\u2019s not out. At these prices you can get your drink on in the process. Be sure to try the crispy rice lettuce wrap and the tartare. Our bill for two was $49.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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