3 Amazing Thai Food Restaurants In Las Vegas
One of the things you may not know about Las Vegas is we have amazing Thai food restaurants all over the valley. However, there’s one that always gets the nod…
Here are some great places that will cure a Thai food craving.
leelkajonkij via Getty ImagesOne of the things you may not know about Las Vegas is we have amazing Thai food restaurants all over the valley. However, there’s one that always gets the nod as the best: Lotus of Siam.
And yes, Lotus of Siam is good, but right now they are also in court.
Amazing Thai Food Restaurant In The Midst of a Battle
According to Las Vegas Review-Journal ,the company that owns the original Lotus Of Siam (the one on East Sahara), is suing a company founded by a family member. Their daughter to be exact.
They’re suing over trademark infringement involving secret recipes. Yep, the owners of one of the most beloved Thai food restaurants, Lotus of Siam, is suing their daughter who is currently operating Lotus of Siam at Red Rock Resort. And you thought you had family drama.
Well, fortunately for us, Las Vegas has tons of excellent Thai food restaurants. But to me, there are a few that stand out.
The Other Amazing Thai Food Restaurant
Nittaya's Secret Kitchen is amazing. This is one of the best hidden Thai food restaurants in the city, and it is my favorite date night spot. The menu is very Thai yet very unique. The World-Famous Spinach Salad is amazing. The Crying Tiger makes you want to cry tears of joy because it's so delicious, and the FOB rice dish is served in the pineapple itself. And yes, they have dessert on lock. I suggest the Thai Donuts. If you live in Summerlin then you’re in luck because they are right around the corner, located on the corner of Rampart and Lake Mead.
Pin Kaow is one of my go-to's whenever I want to grab Thai for home or a casual dinner outing. It's the first Thai restaurant I checked out in Vegas, and it's still a fave. I'm a fan of their Thai beef jerky. The sauce that comes with it is fantastic. I almost always get the Thai basil chicken and the drunken noodles. They have two locations. One on North Rainbow at Lake Mead and the other on Eastern near St Rose Parkway
Le Thai is another great choice, and it's located in a fun spot that's perfect for pre-party activities. It is located downtown on east Fremont and is my go-to whenever I head downtown for a show or bring my out-of-town friends to go do “Vegas.” Go Pow is my favorite dish here because while it's a spicy basil dish that many other Thai joints have, Le Thai puts a friend egg on it for an extra something special. Le Thai is great for a hang-out spot because the bar is pretty slamming.
Yes, so many people tell visitors that Lotus of Siam is the best Thai restaurant in town, and it has won lots of excellence awards, so they're not wrong. But for me, the places I just spoke about have a place in my heart.
5 Places Locals Go For The Best New York Pizza In Vegas
When it comes to good pizza in Vegas, locals have their choice of different eateries that serve all manner of pizza styles. But when it comes specifically to the best New York pizza in Vegas, you can’t just ask the locals. You have to ask the locals from New York. And that's just what we did.
Asking Locals Where The Best New York Pizza In Vegas Is
We recently turned to our favorite Las Vegas locals app, Nextdoor, to see which restaurant our neighbors thought serve the best New York pizza in Vegas. And boy did we get some tasty insight. Some pizza places had unanimous votes from multiple patrons. Others were mentioned by just one person, but with the promise it really is the best New York pizza in Vegas. And these suggestions coming from people in Vegas who come from the Big Apple.
Before we get into the list, let’s just mention why the type of pizza you’re looking for matters. And what people say is superior about New York style. According to GoldBelly.com, you can spot a New York pizza about a mile away. You’ll know it by the huge crust that’s thin and cut into slices about a foot long.
<sup>This guy knows the right way to eat a piece of New York pizza. He's folding it in half. There's no other way to eat Brooklyn-style pizza, especially in front of a New Yorker!</sup>
The New York pizza is the one you’ll see people folding in half and eating like a taco. An easy thing to do with how big and thin the slices are. Some people who prefer thicker crusts or their pie cut into square pieces will say their pizza is superior to the New York style. But there’s at least one thing you have to admit when it comes to pizza from the Big Apple. It’s a great conversation piece. In fact, those large crusts are meant to bring people together to eat and mingle.
5 Places Locals Go For The Best New York Pizza In Vegas
You can’t argue with food that brings people together. And pretty much any pizza is going to do that because it’s just the ultimate “comfort with friends” food. But if you’re specifically looking for the best New York pizza in Vegas, here are the places locals from the East Coast swear by.
Disclaimer: Vegas locals know there are way too many New York pizza places in town to narrow it down to just five. These are just five places you can try when you're craving that style, where you won't be disappointed.
1. Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar
One New York neighbor said this is the absolute best place in Vegas for New York style pizza. In fact, he said eating at Dom DeMarco’s in Vegas is just like being in a pizzeria on the East Coast. Hard to beat that! But we can beat it, because these guys also scored the Gold in "Best of Las Vegas" 2023.
Dom Demarco’s is located at 9785 West Charleston Blvd in the Lakes in Summerlin. They offer online ordering, catering and a happy hour.
2. Anna Marie’s Italian Cuisine
If you want a true New York pizza from a New Yorker, check out Anna Marie’s. The owner is from Brooklyn. As the name says, they serve more than just pizza. They have a variety of Italian dishes made Neapolitan-style. Keep in mind locals say it’s not the cheapest place, but they also say it’s worth the price.
Anna Marie’s offers online ordering, catering, a happy hour, Vegan menu and gluten-free pizza options. They are located at 10170 West Tropicana Avenue on the corner at Hualapai. They’re closed Mondays and open late (til 9 p.m. on school nights and 10 p.m. weekends) the rest of the week.
3. Carmine’s Pizza Kitchen
Locals seem pretty unanimous about how good this place is for Brooklyn-style pizza. They say it’s foldable and that the cheese is the right texture, which is something New Yorkers are picky about when it comes to their pie. Carmine’s fans say this pie is true New York pizza.
Not to be confused with the Carmine’s in the Forum Shoppes, Carmine's Pizza Kitchen is located at Fort Apache and Sunset. They also have locations on Horizon Ridge, American Pacific and Raiders Way. Stop by during lunch and try their pizza by the slice!
4. Brooklyn’s Best
Here's another place that locals from New York say feel like home. Brooklyn's Best is owned by a guy actually from Brooklyn (if you heard his accent, you'd have no doubt) who is committed to making some seriously tasty food. Another "Best of Las Vegas" winner, these guys do more than just pizza. You can also get pasta, salads, wings, sandwiches and more.
Brooklyn's Best has two locations in Vegas. One on Tropicana and Fort Apache and another at Charleston and Industrial Road.
5. Good Pie
If you're in the Arts District in Downtown Vegas, you have to stop by Good Pie. It's a Brooklyn-style pizza shop that was founded by award-winning pizzaiolo Vincent Rotolo. They specialize in Grandma's Pizza and honor old New York traditions when it comes to their food. But these guys are also open to visitors, as they have a Detroit-style option on their menu as well. Gluten-free or Vegan? They've got options for you too.
Good Pie is located at 1212 South Main Street in the Arts District. Open seven days a week at 11 a.m.
