text: Having the unique perspective of being raised in Thailand coupled with years in the food business one could say I am qualified as an authority on Thai food however really the true authority on anything to do with food and drink is the taste buds of the person eating And most folks who eat here love it Having said that I just do not get Lotus of Siam Sure it is good the curries are balanced and the salads and noodle dishes are tasty but I feel that this is a place that is more concerned with it is reputation as the premier Thai restaurant in the area than the menu They have tailored their dishes for farang foreign meaning our milder palates What is with the wine obsession I have never experienced a Thai restaurant anywhere that directs such focus on wine Not that it is a bad thing I personally enjoy a glass of Pinot Grigio with a Glass Noodle Salad for example but it comes off to me as a little snobbish The staff are courteous but seem harried and too busy The service is good but I like to chat in Thai to my server and or hostess and they just do not seem to have the time Those who are seeking authentic Thai food should try some of the other Thai restaurants in town Each one is different and I do not really have a favorite although the beef salad at Pin Kaow is excellent the curries at Komol Kitchen are mind blowing the pastes are made from scratch and the Larb at Ocha is the best I have ever had anywhere Order it with sticky rice There are a few Thai places in Vegas I have not tried mostly because of their location relative to my home but for my money eating Thai means enjoying the personality of the restaurant the proprietor the food In these areas Lotus of Siam is little better than average and the lunch buffet is the only thing I eat there if I am on my lunch break and am in need of a quick Thai fix I can get in and out of there in a half hour and make it back to work on time