Lotus of Siam to open location in Henderson

The main opening is on Nov. 11. Lanterns hang from decorative branches inside the new Lotus of Siam dining establishment in Red Rock Resort on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (Las Vegas Review-Journal).
Following its expansion in November to Red Rock Resort in Summerlin, word comes that Lotus of Siam, a Las Vegas organization, is opening a station in Henderson. The Review-Journal has solely found out of the latest move from the cherished Thai area.

The latest Lotus, which will consist of a Thai-style sushi bar, is scheduled to debut by the end of 2024 in Henderson West, a mixed-use advancement taking shape at St. Rose Parkway and Bermuda Road.

Lou Abin, a long time leader in Vegas hospitality, and Penny Chutima, daughter of the founders of Lotus of Siam, are opening the current Lotus. They also opened the Summerlin restaurant.

For Henderson West, Abin is also preparing Satriale's, an Italian American spot named after Satriale's Pork Store in "The Sopranos," and Satriale's Social Club, a speakeasy.

The initial Lotus of Siam opened on East Sahara Avenue in 1999, later on reopening on East Flamingo Road following damage from a storm.

Amongst the restaurant's signature dishes are khao soi (crisp duck atop egg noodles in curry sauce), garlic prawns (distinctively butterflied, with crisp edible "potato chip" shells), Northern Thai-style larb (prepared with Northern spices, not lime juice), whole red snapper and soft shell crab.

Chef Saipin Chutima, who produced the dining establishment with her partner, Bill, connected for the very best Chef: Southwest win in the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards, the Oscars of the food world.

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