Before, there was good Thai and there was bad Thai. Lotus of Siam raised the bar with ridiculously awesome Thai. Here variety, heat, and freshness mix like a good cocktail, with sweet, intoxicating results. Try the red or green curries for kick. The spice might make you weep, but the prices won’t: an off-the-Strip gem, Lotus makes “ridiculously awesome” affordable.

—KATELYN BELYUS