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Arawan Thai Bistro and Dessert

Restaurant Thai restaurant Dessert restaurant Asian fusion restaurant

Sharable dishes & desserts served with beer, wine & assorted hot teas in mellow, contemporary digs. People often mention Thai, delicious, Vegas, good, curry, service, Arawan, soup, recommend, great,


Address

953 E Sahara Ave E-14, Las Vegas, NV 89104, United States

Website

arawanthaibistrolv.com

Contact

+1 702-734-7799

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (737 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Thai (33) delicious (19) Vegas (15) good (15) curry (14) service (13) Arawan (12) soup (12) recommend (10) great (10)
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  • 5/5 Anthony T. 1 year ago on Google
    Las Vegas is a special place. Tons of lights, loud music, beautiful people, and wonderful food. After spending $27 each on a red bull vodka the night before my group of 12 needed something special, to be reminded of what Vegas has to offer, off-strip. That's when we ventured to Arawan Thai, a small, unassuming Thai restaurant that punches way above its weight (also way cheaper than the strip!!!) A few highlights from our marvelous meal: 1. The ahi tuna larb is an incredible spin on the traditional Thai larb salad, made with wonderfully fresh tuna, bright lime and cilantro, and fresh onions and mint. Definitely recommend. 2. All of the curry dishes were spectacular. Massaman curry was sweet and not too spicy and the fatty short rib was a great complement to the curry. The green curry was spicier, less sweet but full of veggies. The yellow curry was on point too -- not too spicy not too sweet. 3. The Arawan pad Thai was special -- sweet and savory, fish sauce, lime juice, tender pieces of chicken and shrimp. The egg lattice on top was a great addition as well. 4. OMG that Thai steak salad with fresh mint 😩 it was so fresh, zingy and bright. The dressing cut straight through the steak's fat with was perfectly medium rare. Get this please. 5. If you're wondering whether it's worth getting the whole that catfish...do yourself a favor and do it. The outside was insanely crispy but the inside was so soft and tender. None of the slimey taste that sometimes accompanies poorly cooked catfish. The empty plate shows that we really enjoyed that fish... This was a lot of food! You'd expect us to have been done right? WRONG! We also got all of the desserts on the menu and honestly, that was a wonderful decision. The coconut ice cream, outstanding. The banana crepe was shockingly complex, gooey, soft, sweet, crispy and complemented by the Thai iced tea ice cream. The coconut rice and mango was not too sweet, and absolutely wonderful. The mango ice cream was absolutely the best sorbet that I've ever had. This is NOT an exaggeration. After getting our check (and ceremoniously clapping for and celebrating the chefs), we got four FREE freshly made panna cotta with mango sauce. The pastry chef was literally just testing a new dessert, and it was absolutely perfect. The Panna Cotta was not too sweet and stood up well to the tart mango sauce. If you are visiting Vegas, you MUST try this place. You will NOT be disappointed. Our trip involved laughs, hugs, smiles, tears, and lifelong memories. Don't settle for bad food, especially when places like Arawan exist to make incredible food experiences available, just off the Vegas strip. Happy Eating.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatima De L. 2 years ago on Google
    This was the best Thai food I have had the pleasure of eating to date. It also happened to look incredible. If you want as much a feast for the eyes as your belly, I recommend the Pad Thai, Crispy Sea Bass, Ahi Tuna Larb, pretty much any of the fried rices and the Mango Sticky Rice. Just, wow. Other delicious options are the Pad See Ew, Rib Eye w/ veggies, Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork and Calamari. This restaurant is located in an unassuming shopping mall just off the strip. There is plenty of seating even for a Saturday night, which was great for our party of nine, but just shocking to me, for the caliber of food served.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katarina C. 2 years ago on Google
    Inside is very pleasant and looks a lot more upscale than expected from what you see from the outside which is an unassuming strip mall restaurant. The food is probably the best Thai we've had both in taste and presentation. Courteous and accomodating waiters. No wait on a Thursday at 6:30pm. Excellent panang curry and tom yum soup. Reasonable prices (and good size portions) compared to any decent food in Vegas. We took two buses from the strip to get here, and it was all worth it! A gem off the beaten path.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nette R. 1 year ago on Google • 906 reviews
    Been here a few times and it never disappoints when you're craving Thai Food. Nice little quaint spot in a sketchy looking area (not too much foot traffic and hidden.) But, one of our favorite spots to dine at. Food: Idk what it's called, but it's the Pad Thai with HUGE prawns. Fried Fish Pork Ribs I can't remember all the dishes but all were delicious. The flavors are bold (especially the fish sauce.) I highly recommend this spot for Thai food.

  • 5/5 Candy M. 7 months ago on Google
    Update: Came back another time for dinner, and oh my goodness!! Dinner is the best, you have to try the lemongrass wings. They are so unique and absolutely mind blowing. We also tried the spicy sea bass, sooo good! I literally wanted to come back the next day!! The chicken satay is probably the best weve ever had, it is accompanied by amazing house made peanut sauce. We also got the panang curry, which while tasty was thin almost soup like.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thuy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food! Loved the pad Thai and Tom yum! Best that I’ve had so far.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Queen Anahita Ziva K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place and food was delicious. I am quite a picky eater but the food was delicious. The Tofu vegetarian soup was amazing loved it. Everything looked and tasted very good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clarissa O. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of our most favorite places to go to. Why? Because this is where me and hubby went for our first date and since then we fell in love with this place. Every Valentines day we go back here to rekindle the memories. Foods are always amazing, we have tried so many different dishes here and everything was delicious. Although my favorite is their big fried whole fish. Service here is always phenomenal, I used to be a server so I know when a service is more than just great but amazing. Every presentation of the dish is very delightful and you could tell that the chef takes pride of it. Their desserts are always something we look forward to, not just creatively presented, but it's always delicious too. I brought my best friend here too for her birthday and she loved it. This place is awesome for special occasion and romantic dates. It's very solemn, and good vibes. I can't say good enough for this place. I hope they keep their business for a long time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dirty Souf Y. 2 months ago on Google • 601 reviews New
    Excellent portions, presentation, ambiance and service! I had the Arawan Pad Thai and my companion had the Duck Red Curry. We also ordered the chicken satay and spring rolls. In all honesty, the Arawan Pad Thai wasn't my favorite. The presentation was gorgeous but I didn't care for the flavor. My companion really enjoyed the duck red curry, though. Both appetizers were also delicious! I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

  • 5/5 West Coast D. 4 months ago on Google • 170 reviews
    Arawan Thai Bistro was awesome! The food was super yummy, especially the Panang curry and chicken satay – seriously delicious. I tried a bunch of dishes like red curry, yellow curry, fried rice, and egg rolls, and they were all really good. The service was good, and they made the food pretty fast. Prices were fair, and you get a lot for what you pay. Definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cynthia F. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is absolutely delicious. Great service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the best Thai place in town! I have been here twice. Got the duck noodles (Amazing!) last time. Then today I got the Arawan prawn pad Thai so good! Can’t wait to come back again!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 walter j. 11 months ago on Google
    This is the best dinner we’ve ever had in Vegas and our server was just incredible! She knew the menu perfectly well, and the food was plenty and just absolutely delicious! I ordered mine Thai hot and it was exactly what I like, hot but not deadly. This is the best food I’ve ever had in Vegas and I’ve been coming here for about 15 years on a regular basis!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul E. 1 month ago on Google • 265 reviews New
    Okay this is probably the best Thai food I have had in Las Vegas the location is not exciting but the way they have decorated the restaurant inside is very nice and comfortable and interesting with lots of Art but the food was off the charts the catfish was especially delicious

  • 5/5 Paul T N. 2 years ago on Google • 157 reviews
    My wife and I have been here several times and they never disappoint. We've tried many delicious food on the menu and they are all so good! Service from the servers was most excellent! I love their fried tofu fried rice. So simple yet very delicious! My wife had the drunken noodle with soft tofu. Both cooked to the correct spice levels and enjoyed every single bite. Will definitely come back over and over again. Update: still excellent service and great food

  • 4/5 D J. 5 months ago on Google • 130 reviews
    Excellent lunch specials from 11-3 $15 include soup, entree and ice cream. Thai Iced coffee was delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The value for the price was very good. The service was very good , the server was a bit rushed but he's the only server during the lunch time so don't expect any interactions. Lol

  • 5/5 Jeff 5 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Unasuming on the outside, in a strip mall, but a beautiful dining room and very authentic cuisine. All delivered with very courteous and attentive service! I was very impressed, and so satisfied with everything about this place!

  • 5/5 AR A. 2 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    Our neighbors recommended this place. I was a little worried, the neighborhood seemed sketchy. But oh boy was I surprised with this gem. The dish presentation was great and taste was delicious. The portions were generous too.

  • 5/5 Snoopy I. 4 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Be advised this place opens at 5:00 p.m.. Located in commercial center off of East Sahara East of the strip this place is a dining diamond in the rough. The people were friendly service was consistent and the food was very tasty. I had as pictured the mint chicken at a level 5 which the heat did not overshadow any of the subtle flavors at all easily a number seven would have pepped up a bit but just to be safe and I was rewarded with a great tasting dish. With some friends numerous dishes were ordered including one of the ones pictured and a bunch that were not the Thai Tea I wanted to order a picture and just put a garden hose in it it was so tasty. The rice noodle covered prawns / shrimp we're good as well especially with the plum sauce that it comes with. Also the spring rolls are very clean tasting light wrapped with Greenery topped off with a shrimp the sauce for that was tasty and unique as well. I do recommend it it's located near where the old Lotus of Siam was for those who know. Nearer to some work sites so we'll be going again.

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 2 months ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    This restaurant surpassed all expectations. Two adults and two kids ALL gave this food a 9.5/10! Absolutely the best Thai food we’ve had. Duck curry amazing, they nailed the spice level perfectly. Noodles and pad thai were delicious and the staff is very attentive and we were seated right away. We will definitely make the drive from Henderson to come back for this food.

  • 4/5 Thu H. 1 year ago on Google
    the food was surprisingly beyond delicious! they gave you ice cream for dessert, get the sorbet! the service felt rush because it was lunch time.

  • 5/5 Kate D. 10 months ago on Google
    The best Thai food!! We go here everytime we’re in Vegas. Highly recommend ribeye with crispy basil and pad Thai

  • 5/5 Kim A. 3 years ago on Google
    First time here. Absolutely Amazing! Worth every penny! You get a lot for what you pay for. Different flavors than what you are used to. My husband ordered Pad Thai and the way the egg was presented was very neat. Not sure how they did it but looked very nice. Service was outstanding. Definitely coming back.

  • 5/5 Dwight C. 1 year ago on Google
    Really delicious Thai food and beautiful decor. The service is also top notch. Worth the visit to this hole in the wall hidden gem.

  • 5/5 Giselle S. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant was a bit difficult to find using Google maps on my phone. I'm glad I was hungry and didn't give up. From the outside, this place is not as appealing as the pictures on the menu. For a Friday night, I was literally the only person eating dinner until a few others arrived about an hour later. I had the choice to sit anywhere. Service was immediate and excellent. My calamari was cooked perfectly and served with a sauce that's sweet with a touch of spice. My main desire was soup on the cold night and I ordered Duck noodle soup. It simply says "marinated duck in brown soup." The menu description of this soup sounds bland. It is far from bland and not just "brown soup." I was shocked at the taste. There is a hint of sweetness that had me loving this "brown soup." Maybe they're trying to downplay the broth. It wasn't salty which is typical of noodle soups. The small amount of green onion and the green leafy vegetable was just right in this bowl of soup. The duck was tender. They didn't skimp on the amount of duck, there's plenty, along with the egg noodles. I would definitely recommend AND go back.

  • 5/5 David K. 2 years ago on Google
    Arawan was the best Thai I tried in Vegas!! Very good food and great service. Everything was very flavorful and fresh and cooked well! Food came out fast and hot, and the desserts were all amazing. The inside very clean and spaced out. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Abby H. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! The food was so amazing and the service was great! We had lunch specials and it comes with soup & dessert!!! Our tummy is beyond happy and satisfied 😃 This place definitely deserves all their 5 stars reviews!

  • 5/5 Jennifer H. 3 years ago on Google
    Arawan is one of best meals I've had in Vegas. This little unassuming place located in a strip mall is a Vegas hidden gem. I was with friends and got to taste everyone's dish and everything was impeccable. Presentation was beautiful and the complex flavor layerings were a delight for the mouth with every bite. Service was also fantastic and very attentive. Thank you Arawan staff. Will most definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 Marcus P. 2 years ago on Google
    Las Vegas Thai food has many options. From the fancy to the hole in the wall. This place falls somewhere in between. The location is pretty hidden and the decor is somewhat basic; however, the food is what is important. The food here is spot on, I have eaten here over a dozen times and I have never been disappointed. I live in Vegas part time and this is one of my favorite restaurants. I would highly recommend this spot. The staff and food is superb!

  • 5/5 Tat 2 years ago on Google
    Lunch in October 2021 Despite the restaurant is located in a shopping centre area, the inside looks much better than the outside! The food was delicious and the waitress very kind. I recommend the chicken pad thai and the panang curry.

  • 5/5 Cal Ogawa (Boiling Isle E. 1 year ago on Google
    Did a google search “Best Pad Thai Noodles in LV, Nv” and got ‘Arawan Thai Bistro’. And the results are incredible!!! This dish has a delicate netting made from Eggs!! Amazing!! Ordered this mild but Chili powder on side.. yes I am a wimp!! But love it! It is the I have ever had!!. Calvin Ogawa

  • 5/5 Heather E. 2 years ago on Google
    I’m in Vegas and wanted Thai food off the strip. Arawan Thai Bistro was close and had good reviews so we decided to try it. Oh man was it good! I had the Green Curry and my partner had Drunken Noodle and both were amazing! In fact, I order green curry everywhere I go and this was the best I’ve ever had! And that’s saying a lot because I order it everywhere! Try this place, you won’t be disappointed!

  • 5/5 richard r. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and prompt service. The food was great and very neat. Will come back no doubt.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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