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Satay Thai Bistro & Bar
Categories: Restaurants Malaysian Restaurants Thai Restaurants Chinese Malaysian, Thai, Chinese [Edit]
3900 Paradise RdSte N
Las Vegas, NV 89169
Neighborhood: Eastside
(702) 369-8788
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
148 reviews for Satay Thai Bistro & Bar
Review Highlights
"The weekend happy hour is extended."
(in 28 reviews)
"...with beautiful crisp skin and the coconut rice was amazing."
(in 14 reviews)
"The roti canai was delicious, actually."
(in 13 reviews)
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148 reviews in English
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Review from Tida C.
Las Vegas, NV
2/7/2012
So you want to eat Thai food with Class this is a great place to go. I love coming here and grabbing a Singha beer and just relaxing eating one of my favorites Thai food! My favorite dish here is the Spicy basil beef, they must've recently changed the recipe because I vaguely remember the beef being more like ground beef. It makes me sad that they changed it but its still my favorite dish there.
Food: 4/5 The best, or the top two Thai Restaurant options in Las Vegas.
Service: 5/5 Friendly, not too pushy, and attentive.
Value: 5/5 Generous the portions are just right with even lefts overs for later.
Location: 5/5 Close but not that too close to the Strip, great place to dine and grab a couple of drinks right before you head out for a night on the town.
Parking: 3/5 They share a parking lot with a couple restaurants which makes it busy during peak hours. So sometimes you have to park quite far and walking in heels can suck but its understandable. -
Review from Christopher S.
Las Vegas, NV
1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
I came here on one serendipitous evening when a group of us just finished watching some boxing at The Joint in the Hard Rock Casino and our hunger would not allow us to wait 45 minutes outside of Firefly. Therefore we decided to walk across the street to check out Satay Thai. Upon perusing the menu, I was a bit skeptical since there was a hodgepodge of pan-asian selections ranging from the standards (thai curries, chinese stir-frys, and malaysian/indonesian classics such as beef rendang and mee goreng) to the bizarre such as thai nachos (shrimp chips topped with ceviche) and "chinese" chicken which reminded me of the Barenaked Ladies' song "One Week" (chickity china the chinese chicken?!)
However, what jumped out at me since I almost never see it offered anywhere was the Curry Laksa. If you have ever been to Singapore or seen a show devoted to the food hawkers there, you will no doubt recognize this is the dish to try and there are heated rivalries as to who makes the best version. Essentially this is a fusion noodle soup from Chinese/Malay cuisine consisting of either thick egg noodles or thin vermicelli rice noodles in a spicy curry coconut broth simmered with chicken, seafood such as minced fish meatballs, and fried tofu. Here they give you the best of both noodles so I didn't mind the juxtaposition in texture and flavors although they didn't necessarily add the sambal belechan chili paste made from chilis and dried shrimps giving it that trademark grittiness derived from it's namesake (Laksa in chinese means "spicy sand").
Nonetheless on a cold wintery evening, this rich, creamy, and spicy soup (they allow you to order the spice level from 1-10, I think 7 struck the perfect balance) gives you that cozy warm soup belly and the constant variation in flavors from all the individual components keeps every bite interesting down to the part where you are fishing for any final tasty remnants with your spoon. The portion is substantial at a reasonable price ($9.95) and my parting advice is to be careful what you wear as you are slurping away. At the end of my meal, I noticed a Jackson Pollock of curry on my dress shirt and I had to take it to the cleaners through two rounds to remove the stains, but it was worth the trouble since I would have otherwise missed out on this chance discovery.Listed in: Canoodling with Noodles
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Review from Mike C.
1/8/2012
I did not intend to stop at Satay for my Friday night dinning but my other choice was super crowded.Satay was there so i figured we should try it out. Glad I did.
-Started with the Malaysian Satay chicken and steak combo. I usually like chicken over steak but not tonight. The staek was tender and well seasoned. I really enjoyed the cucumber salad the comes with it.Refreshing
-My wife and I split two dishes, the Pad Thai and the Thai Garlic Chicken. We ordered both at a 5 spice level and it was perfect. For me anyway since i am just experiancing hot foods for the first time. I have had Pad Thai at other places and it is usually a safe dish but you never know what it will be like. Satay's Pad Thai was perfect and i am already craving more.
Very friendly and alert staff in a packed place on Friday night! -
Review from Gideon R.
Las Vegas, NV
2/7/2012
Love this place! Great food, great staff!!!
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Review from Stephen W.
Dallas, TX
12/30/2011
We found this place across the parking lot from Firefly which was our original destination. We were fortunate that Firefly was so busy because Satay is a gem.
We arrived when Happy Hour was still going on so we ordered some appetizers from the menu at a discount. We got the Thai nachos and the Lumpai--both were excellent. The wife got lamb curry for the entree and loved it. The sauce was flavorful and spicy, the lamb super tender. I got the Malaysian satay with dark chicken meat. It was very juicy and not at all dry. I liked it a lot, one of the best satays I have had. I also had a small house salad and the carrot dressing was excellent. Don't be put off by the location off the strip, this place is a better value and the food is way better than the corporate chains on the strip. I would return here in a heartbeat. -
Review from Arun N.
Perry Hall, MD
1/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Best thai food in a relaxed and friendly ambiance.. Also best place for vegetarians ...! Roti canai is must to start with with..
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Review from David S.
Happy Hour times have changed. It is Monday-Friday from 5pm-8pm.
Came here around 4:30 with some friends and just ordered off the regular menu since we were early. It has been some time since I have had Laksa ($9.99) and was craving this hodge podge of meats and noodles in a coconut curry soup. I usually like shrimp in mine, but theirs comes with chicken, fried tofu, fish balls, vermicelli noodles, and egg noodles. It was tasty anyways. I liked how they give the chilies and hot sauces on the side so that the spiciness can be adjusted while dining. Their serving size is large. A bowl would put most normal people out of commission, but I downed my meal and ate off my friends plates as well. I am not proud of this fact, but my work schedule plus my obsessive need to go to the gym has magnified my hunger. For now, it has not worked against me.
My friends got the Korean Short Ribs ($14.99) and the Sweet and Sour Chicken ($12.99). The beef was tough, but the marinade was good. The poultry dish was standard. The option of getting jasmine, brown, or coconut rice is available. We finished with an order of Roti ($5.50) with condense milk and powdered sugar. The fat kid in me always jumps at the chance to eat fried food tossed in sugar, but these were nothing special.
We had also got the Call A Cab and Red Dragon ($10 each and $5 during HH) specialty drinks. Their drinks are good because they taste like juice. This can go one of two ways; either you can be vomiting in a bathroom stall, or it really is just juice. I am ok with the fact that I did not experience the first option. -
Review from Holly C.
12/7/2011
I had lunch here the other day and they have some terrific lunch specials. The green curry with eggplant and tofu was especially good. It came with a tasty salad and was reasonably priced at $8.95. Plus, they were very efficient and could have gotten me in and out in less than an hour, if I didn't spend 30 minutes after lunch chatting with my friend.
It wasn't too crowded for lunch. They do delivery and takeout, but require a $20 minimum for delivery. I'll have to come back for happy hour. But definitely check it out if you are looking for a quick place for lunch. -
Review from Philip L.
Laguna Niguel, CA
1/16/2012
15 men after a day of playing in a soccer tourney and they welcomed us with open arms and cold beer! Some of our group were against eating Thai but this quickly changed as the dishes began to appear! By the way incredibly fast delivery on the hot food! The host set up a long table for us and projected the football game on the wall. I highly recommend ordering the towers of beer. I think we finished 5 of them easily. Great price. I have traveled extensively through Asia and recognized the authentic food right away. Nasi goreng, Lumpia, and Roti. All favorites. A mix of Indo, Malay, Thai and mandarin. This is a very welcoming, authentic place in the heart of Las Vegas. Great prices. We all felt like we got away way to cheap. Will definitely come back in the future.
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Review from Denise S.
Las Vegas, NV
11/23/2011
Originally we had planned to eat at Firefly, but the long wait caused us to look elsewhere in the vicinity for a quicker option. Luckily for us, Satay has a "Small Plates" menu that allowed us to still have the tapas experience without waiting an hour! So after a little misunderstanding about seating our large party (13), the service was fast and friendly, the ambiance was cozily upscale, and the food was great!
Also, the menu is a pretty nice size, so unless you've got a VERY picky/allergy-prone person in your party, there will be something for everyone :-)
Dishes I tried:
Thai Tea: Yummmm!! *drools*
Crab Rangoons: Delicious, had a very rich/heavy cream cheese concoction that had an extra spice/flavoring or two that isn't normal for a run of the mill crab rangoon!
Mango Ceviche Nachos: Interesting flavor profile (a fruit based ceviche sounded so interesting), crunchy texture of the chip (more of a puffed rice/grain) helped to pull the dish together. Light, crunchy and fresh!
Tom Kha soup: Simple, fresh, light, delicious! I added a couple spoonfuls of red curry to make it more of a Tom Kai Gai type soup!
Red Curry (NOT Panang): Delicious! Heavy, rich sauce (which is usual), yummy bellpeppers,choice of jasmine, brown or coconut rice!
Though I didn't try anything else due to being full enough to BUST, everyone else was very pleased with their choices!
Also they have a great beer, alcohol and wine selection..and though we did not go during happy hour, the menu (for happy hour) looked GREAT!! -
Review from Greg C.
Las Vegas, NV
11/15/2011
My new favorite Thai joint in Vegas. Can't beat the fact that they are open until 11 PM when most close at 9 or earlier.
We started with the mixed satay (chicken and beef). Both were delicious, and the peanut sauce they include is terrific. Lumpia egg rolls were quite tasty. Wasn't too crazy about the Har Gow (steamed shrimp dumplings), but I think that was just a matter of personal preference, not poor preparation.
For main course, we split the Panang Curry with Pork. It was PERFECT. Sauce was perfect consistency and well spiced. Quite excellent.
Can't wait to go back. -
Review from Julie S.
11/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I really love this place. It's the perfect mix of nice, and casual inside. The patio area outside is also great when it's not too hot out.
I haven't tried anything I haven't liked here. My favorite is probably the lemon grass chicken, but everything is really good. The cocktail menu is awesome too. There are some pretty unique drinks, and they're only $5 during happy hour!
Happy hour is 12-6 on weekends, and 4:30-8 Monday-Friday. The weekday happy hour includes $3-$7 appetizers. -
Review from Victoria A.
Las Vegas, NV
10/24/2011
The first time I came to Satay, I didn't end up eating anything. It was Halloween, I came to hang out with my friends who were already there for the party Satay was holding. The restaurant is gorgeous and has a great vibe. The staff outside were very welcoming even though they were on their break. I decided to come back a few weeks later since I was in the area and regretted not indulging the first time LOL! The first table offered was too close to the front door and it was a bit chilly so we asked to be moved and were quickly whisked to another table. Our waiter came over a few moments later and explained the menu.
I loved everything we ordered. I must warn you though, they do mean business when they say their plates are spicy. Holy crap. But it was delicious none the less, try to order mild if your taste buds aren't accustomed to Thai dishes. -
Review from David L.
San Francisco, CA
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went there for lunch. Excellent service, food is ok, I ordered black pepper beef and it was too salty... And had to pay for tea...$3.50.... Overall, it's good for a quick lunch.
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Review from Julio A.
Las Vegas, NV
1/4/2012
The Mango Tofu was amazing but the chicken coconut soup was sub-par at best. All in all it was a good time and i would definitely go back.
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Review from Ashley Q.
Las Vegas, NV
Came in for dinner and noticed the large selection that all sounded tasty and worth trying. We started with the Malaysian Chicken Satay. I really enjoyed the peanut sauce that accompanied the chicken skewers. Also with it came cucumbers and onions in a sweet chili sauce, which was delightful. After grabbing a cold Singha, we got the Roti with a Thai curry dipping sauce. This dish reminded me of the street vendors in Chiang Mai. The roti bread seemed a little heavy, and the dipping sauce could have been thicker. However, it was still a good side as the curry flavor makes up for it. For our entree, we ordered Singapore noodles with chicken. These are thin vermacelli noodles. After we added some red Thai chillies the dish had the kick we desired. Over all a satisfying dinner, and the service was great! We would come back for happy hour.
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Review from Maria A.
I've been a repeat customer since my first visit here--late night post-drinking eats--and have yet to be disappointed after each visit (lunch, dinner, more post-drinking meals). I was definitely surprised when my boyfriend took me here (instead of Firefly), and I realized what I'd been missing out on for quite some time.
With the exception of anything extremely spicy (definitely can't handle that with my sensitive stomach), I've enjoyed quite a bit of the menu. I've had the following:
Mango Tofu - Iused to order this a lot until I realized what I was missing when it came to eating BEEF. Still a pretty tasty alternative, and large enough portions that if you eat this alone, you could probably still manage to take some home
Lemongrass Chicken - Pretty tasty and one of my favorites. The first time I had this dish, I almost finished it all by myself. Lol.
Teriyaki Chicken - delicious
Thai BBQ Pork Spareribs - I snatched one of these from a friend's plate and he almost bit my fingers off. Haha. He, on the other hand, demolished the rest of the ribs and seriously kept gnawing at the rest of the meat on the bone, cherishing every bite.
Beef Rendang - Tender, full of flavor, and another favorite dish that I've had from time to time. I can't say that I've been disappointed whenever I've eaten this dish. Even though it's marked as spicy on the menu, we were able to have the spice level taken down, thankfully.
Yakitori Chicken Satay - I generally tend to get an order of these each time that I eat here. The chicken is tender, but I really like the dipping sauce a lot more, in addition to the accompaniments--cucumber and onion.
Black Pepper Beef - I also like this dish. Yes, I seem to like a lot of meat dishes, but with pepper and beef, I figured you couldn't really go wrong.
Brown Rice - standard brown rice
Coconut Rice - Pretty yummy, although I don't really eat rice. It's different, though--sweet, but still rice.
Thai Sticky Rice - This is another dish that I have tried, but is an acquired taste, as I am not really partial to rice.
Vegetable Spring Roll - Another basic staple that I order when I eat here. Even though it's your standard fresh roll, the sauce is delicious, and the freshness is hard to beat.
Har Gow - what you would typically find when going out for dim sum
Pad See Ew - LOVE this dish. Noodles, eggs, broccoli, soy sauce = yummy. I tend to just grab a tiny bit of this, but usually end up eating half, if not 3/4 of the entire dish. Lol.
House Fried Rice - This is one of the few rice dishes that I will willingly eat, especially with some extra Garlic. YUM.
Thai Garlic Chicken - Chicken breast with garlic upon garlic? Obviously I am a fan.
Hainan Chicken - I like this as a healthy alternative, mainly because this is steamed. I also think that the sesame soy sauce helps bring out the tenderness of the chicken, as well as the full flavor. Be prepared, though, that this is a HUGE dish.
Thai Garlic Beef - Beef, garlic sauce, and garlic? Again, a fan of this dish.
Mango Sticky Rice - my boyfriend's definitely a fan of this dessert, as he loves rice, sweets, and mango.
Delicious, delicious, delicious. I can't help but talk about how much of this menu I love.
In addition, the service is great (I've eaten with larger parties of 10 to smaller parties of 2) and they're quite attentive, friendly, and helpful when it comes to suggestions and refills.
My only problem is that the lot gets packed at night, so plan accordingly (the plaza shares a parking lot with Firefly, Ruth's Chris, and other restaurants/businesses.
I will say, though, that I've enjoyed coming here--whether to grab a bite after going out, enjoying a quick lunch, sitting on the patio and listening to the DJ spin or even just sitting indoors and enjoying the company of friends/family/my significant other--despite the reason.
Can't wait to come back...Listed in: My Faves
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Review from Greg K.
Updated - 10/16/2011
Just a quick update from my earlier review....
1. Went here on a Friday before we were headed to the strip for a show.
2. It was about 5:45 pm and the place was not busy, but no, no tables for four of us as they were going to have two large reservations coming. We were offered to sit in their outside area.
3. You can imagine, it is about 80 degrees in shade at this time of the year and I was a bit "irritated".
4. However, they were very pleasant, served us very eagerly and treated us very nice.
5. They advised us of the happy hour and all the snacks they had that were awesome and inexpensive like:
WIngs
Thai Nachos (very nice)
Beef Jerky
Pot Stickers
There wer about 8 others like edamame, fried tofu, other meat dishes that we did not order .
This really made me feel that place is great because even in the adverse situation of being told we could not have a table inside when it was freakin empty, and still having a great time and great service means that this place is the REAL DEAL.
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7/7/2011
I really , really like this place ALOT!!!!!
1. Parking - As close as it gets!
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Review from Tristan C.
San Gabriel, CA
10/7/2011
One crazy night, I was awake in my bed and think to myself, why is my fiancee not home yet? Where is she? She still at work? Dang it, I fell asleep in the afternoon? This is not a night sleep? Its a nap??? I woke up feeling ever so hungry and craving for some laksa.
I hit Yelp almost instantly after waiting for a bloody 5 minutes for my computer to reboot, I dont have apple hallo??? So, I woke up, hair still messy, tummy still hungry and hit yelp while calling my fiancee.
Hallo fi fi!!! Where are you??? Oh still at work, good, Am coming over there and we are going to satay thai bistro and bar ok, am craving for laksa!! wHAT? U dont know Laksa? Dont worry!!! U gonna love it.
If those yelpers is right then I should get at least half decent laksa thats not as original as singapore or malaysian one. It should still satisfy my craving.
We arrived at 10.50. The place is going to close at 11.00!!! oh my what can I do?? So I said I am going to get it to go lah. Cos I crave for it remember? But the waitress are so nice, she said that she will stay open for another 30 minutes if I want to eat there. My fiancee want to eat there.
I hate being a last customer in the restaurant, seriously, I know how sucks it is. I used to be in the service industry, I know.
But we decided to stay because they let us and because my fiancee call the shot on this kind of stuff. LOL. Anyway, we ordered laksa and char gway teow. OMG. Those item are to die for. I absolutely clean the plates although I dont clear the soup cos its too much curry and fat. But the dish are delicious and we get in and out in 20 minutes.
Thank you satay thai bistro for staying open for us and for providing good service. WE are forever your loyal patron. I will absolutely bring more friends and relatives whenever possible!!!
Sincerely,
Self proclaimed Top yelper elite 2012 :) -
Review from Sherri S.
9/6/2011
Love it! Make me wanna go to Thailand good!
The Tom Kha (sp) soup was amazing!
The green curry (which is my favorite) was so flavorful and good, I wanted to sit there all day and eat until it was gone. Instead I took leftovers and enjoyed again this morning. It is rare when I wake up and I want Thai food for breakfast.
The service was great - even the language barrier between the waitress and our table was a non-issue, we all figured it out and everyone got what they wanted.
perfect Vegas! -
Review from Mountain E.
San Diego, CA
10/27/2011
Thai tea boba was okay--the boba was kind of old, not enough chew to it.
Happy hour Thai tacos were great! Bell peppers, mangos, and shrimp on top of shrimp crackers for a very fresh crunch.
I wanted something meaty in a curry, so ordered the Beef Rendang with coconut rice. Generous portion, 8oz at least, of fork-shreddable beef cooked in a very spice-rich curry. After my meal, I told the waiter it was great, with my only suggestion being a bit more veggies. There were 3 cucumbers that provided some palate-cleansing between bites of meatiness, but it didn't last long. He said they're mostly for garnishment and this is how Beef Rendang is traditionally. Paleo-friendly. -
Review from Wayne G.
Las Vegas, NV
11/3/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Nice friendly servers, great prices and very tasty Thai food with huge menu!
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Review from Zach b.
Las Vegas, NV
1/19/2012
This is a great place to dine at, The atmosphere is oriental and modern and it really compliments the food well. It's the perfect place for a nice date or a dinner with friends. They also have the freshest mangos in town. I highly recommend that for dessert,
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Review from P K.
Raleigh, NC
12/15/2011
Good flavorful (though slightly heavy/oily) thai/Malaysian food. Had dinner here with two friends, while waiting to catch our respective flights back. The location made it convenient (2-3 miles from the airport) and it showed up with a high rating on yelp (something our server took pride in :) ).
Overall the food was quite good, if a touch oily/heavy. Our server was excellent, willing to take last minute adjustments to our food and he knew the menu, was able to make meaningful suggestions without overdoing it. Will totally visit again, next time I'm in Vegas :).
+ Tom Yum Soup : average, nothing out of the ordinary, but not bad either. Had a spicy level of seven, that made us change our minds and alter the rest of your meal for 5s and 6s :). That kinda made me happy, I've seen enough "americanized" thai places were even a ten doesnt make you flinch.
+ Fresh Coconut water : both my friends had some. Both liked it, freshly cut and sweet according to them.
+ Green Curry : always the safe choice at most Thai places :), was good. The tofu chunks were nice, the gravy fairly tasty. All that I'd expect from a good Thai green curry, without really blowing me away.
+ Narsi Goreng : good. A little oily and the egg wasnt done well enough.
+ Crispy noodles with Chicken breasts : friend ordered this and was most definitely the best thing we had at our table that day. Very tasty gravy/broth which melded quite well with the crispy noodles. (I hadnt seen this preparation/dish for a long time, and it reminded me of similarly awesome preparation I had back in my home town six or seven years ago. I was grateful for the little gastronomic trip down memory lane!)
- Slightly pricy I guess : $75 without alcohol for the three of us.
- The woman refilling the water seemed ridiculously un-interested in getting us any water. It arrived 10-15 mins after we had been seated, despite repeated requests :|
- Could have done with a little less oil :( -
Review from Maureen C.
San Diego, CA
8/30/2011
Great find!
We were hoping to hit up Firefly in the same center, but @ 9pm on a Saturday evening without reservations, it was 1 1/2 hour wait for a table of 4 and we had later plans to get to.
Now what? Check Yelp!
We did, and this place looked like a good shot.
Our server told us it was 50% Thai, 30% Malaysian and 20% Chinese (yes, I can do the math :-) We had a selection of lamb curry, bbq pork, spicy beef satay and the basil chicken, along with every type of rice (jasmine, brown, coconut - coconut being my fave). All dishes were exactly the spice level we ordered - go for a 9! The flavours were vibrant and plentiful - great to sweat that 110 degree weather out :-)
Service was very kind and the best thing about this cuisine is the wait time for dinner = nearly 0. Perfect!
Ok, so the ambiance isn't your typical "Vegas"; rather subdued (they really do need to throw in a bit of music in the background or something). But it was nice to be in there, they have air conditioning, Singha, good food and great prices.
We left full and happy :-) -
Review from Dyana W.
Folsom, CA
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
The food, service, cleanliness, and parking were all excellent. Try the garlic eggplant, coconut rice and walnut shrimp! Our waitress was a lot of fun and very friendly! Thank you for making our last meal in Vegas for this trip so excellent! I will be back next time I'm in town.
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Review from Ric L.
Phoenix, AZ
11/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
great selection of some of the best ASIAN foods around ! love the down to earth place,. no frills , clean and cozy place. The food is delicious no matter what You select , from the satay to curry , YOU Can;t go wrong !
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Review from Farzana A.
Carlsbad, CA
12/8/2011
Excellent food!!! There were so many good things on the menu, I have to go back!! Don't leave without trying their green tea I've cream, its the best ever!!!!
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Review from Annabel M.
Rowland Heights, CA
9/20/2011
We were in Vegas for a bachelorette party and getting our nails done a few places away. When lunch came up and we saw the Thai place, we decided to give it a try.
Right away, the ambiance, music, and were phenomenal. We were greeted as soon as we got into the door and seated immediately. Our server was so nice and had a great energy about her. She gave us time to look over the menus and I can honestly say that we had a hard time making a selection since it was so varied. Definite plus.
We ordered the following- Garlic Asparagus, Pad See Ew, and the Steak Salad. Everything was delicious and on point. My only regret is not living closer because this would definitely be my go to Thai place.
We also had a few drinks which were super yummy and on happy hour too, to top it off. $5 a drink and some bomb food. I have nothing negative to say at all. :) -
Review from Jadira R.
6/29/2011 8 photos
I came here w/ the boyfriend for the first time on a weekday night while waiting for midnight bowling to start at Southpoint. As we were taken to our seats I noticed they had hookahs AND beer towers setup off to the side, how exciting! We were the only customers, but it made for a nice romantic setting in the dimly lit restaurant.
After perusing through the diverse menu, we decided upon the following:
Grilled Calamari: Marinated and served w/ sweet and spicy garlic lime sauce - We both weren't very fond of this, but only because we're so used to having fried calamari, so we were a little taken back by the texture and flavor
Chicken Tom Yum soup: Hot and sour soup w/ lime juice, lemongrass, mushrooms, and chicken - Honestly, I think this was the first time either of us have ordered Tom Yum soup and we were instantly in love. We've ordered Tom Yum about 4 times at other places after having it here and nothing has really compared. They use fresh mushrooms and there is a perfect 50/50 taste of hot and sour. All of the ingredients just go together so perfectly with not a single ingredient standing out more than another, which is the main problem I find at other restaurants.
Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodle): Flat rice noodle, stir-fried Thai style w/ egg, bell pepper, onion, tomato, and basil - Perfectly portioned and served on an oversized plate. We finished the entire dish. The eggs, bell pepper, and basil definitely gave it a nice "kick." The noodles were well cooked, not too hard and not soggy at all, just right.
Thai Garlic Beef: Sliced beef stir-fried Thai style in garlic sauce topped with crispy garlic served with crispy cucumbers and a sweet/sour sauce - Whenever we see the world "Garlic" on the menu, about 90% of the time we end up ordering the item. This dish was soo flavorful and aromatic. There was a lot of garlic, but it was crispy and enjoyable, not raw and painful like I've experienced with other garlic dishes. It went perfectly with the drunken noodles.
All in all, I'd love to come back here again. Perfect place for dates and I'm sure it's also perfect for groups during happy hour. -
Review from Clint B.
5/21/2011
On a Thursday night my friend and I wanted to hit up Firefly on Paradise. Unfortunately, there was an hour long wait. We were starving so instead of driving somewhere else we decided to check out Satay, which is in the same plaza. It was kind of funny seeing how different Satay was compared to Firefly. Firefly was packed with people with plenty of others hoping and waiting to get seated. But over at Satay, we strolled right in and got seated immediately on the patio.
The siu mai ($4.95) was decent but forgettable. The roast duck appetizer ($8.95) was the best thing we ate. The skin was crispy and the meat was plentiful and savory. For my entree, I went with the honey BBQ pork ($12.95) which was a large mound of meat piled on top of some veggies. Most of the meat was tender, succulent and sweet, but if you get this plan on eating family style and sharing. It's pork overload, for sure.
Service was decent. Food was pretty good. I still would have preferred eating at Firefly if we could have gotten in, but Satay was a nice alternative. -
Review from Jennifer H.
Las Vegas, NV
10/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
I just found this place over price! Food was a bit of below average especially "Malaysia chicken curry". I don't think I will ever be back again.
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Review from Paolo D.
5/29/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I've been a fan of Satay ever since they were on the corner of Spring Mtn and Valley View. There is one simple reason for this - they are the only place I know of in Vegas that serves Laksa.
OK so I've since heard that both Penang Malaysian Cuisine and Noodles also serve this delicious spicy soup. But I have yet to try their renditions. I really should be giving Satay five stars, but I must concede that their Laksa isn't quite as good now as I remember it previously. I think one of the reasons is that they now mix thicker noodles with the more standard vermicelli noodles. Also, for some reason, the broth now appears darker and not as creamy.
Still, for a good bowl of Laksa, I know where I can go; I just have to ask them to exclude the thick noodles. -
Review from J B.
Augusta, GA
11/3/2011
Food and service was awesome!!
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Review from eatyourguts s.
Las Vegas, NV
11/7/2011 2 photos
I'm a fan for sure. been here a few times, always soccer on the tv's! huge plus!! im not even a big fan of asian or thai food...yet (im just starting to try new things) but everything ive tried from SATAY so far has been really good. i guess as long i dont dont eat the rice or seafood theres nothing i wont like.
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Review from Lisa S.
5/22/2011
I am so happy to have found a really great thai place near the strip! Don't get me wrong, Lotus of Siam is good but I actually prefer the Drunken Noodles at Satay. It's in the same plaza on Paradise as Firefly, so the location is much better than Lotus. The decor is nice and their happy hour is solid (half off most appetizers and wine). Staff has always been friendly and attentive and some friends and I have watched a few of the NBA play off games there. There is a chill lounge area with low leather couches/tables where they have a projection screen for big games. You can order food/drinks and relax in that area instead of sitting at a dining table.
Staple order:
-shrimp dumplings
-thai beef salad (spice level 6)
-drunken noodles with chicken (my fav! spice level 7)
AND they deliver within 3 miles. Legit.Listed in: Asian Eats
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Review from Giselle K.
Irvine, CA
8/2/2011
I love this place!
It is behind the busy Las Vegas blvd strip, not that busy but got its charm.
Everytime we come to Vegas, we always go to the buffets and expensive restaurants at the Casinos. We wanted to try something different and Yelped for a good Thai restaurant.... We loved this place!!
The place is friendly and good is above average =) Pricing is fair but the most important is that we were treated really well.
Give it a try, you won't regret =) -
Review from Lindsay A.
Santa Monica, CA
6/13/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Amazing food & service. My boyfriend and I couldn't decide if we wanted Thai, Chinese, or Malaysian food, and ended up finding this gem that serves a little bit of all three! The place has a cool, laid-back vibe to it, and the service/people were really welcoming and friendly... we even learned a little bit of Thai while waiting for our food. The place seems to draw a steady group of regulars, but we (the tourists) didn't feel out-of-place.
Plenty of outdoor/indoor seating with a cool little lounge area on the back wall, as well as a large bar. This would be a great spot for a large group of friends or a little party - and the menu definitely has something for everyone. The happy hour specials were a great deal - with higher-end cocktails topping out the price list at $5 . On a hot afternoon, the "sawa-tea" is really smooth and refreshing (but still packs a punch). I also saw they had a ton of non-alcoholic drinks, too... just didn't really sample those.
We ordered the roti canai, the crab rangoon, the beef rendang, and the mee goreng. Our waiter, Noel, recommended 3/4 of the above and we couldn't have been more satisfied with our order. The beef was savory and delicious, with a nice balance of spices, and the mee goreng was just a little bit spicy and sweet without being too sugary/saccarine - I recommend getting the chicken/shrimp add-on, if that's your thing - but even if it isn't, the dish comes with perfectly pan-fried tofu glazed in the dish's signature sauce. All the accompanying sauces were really really good (especially the sauce that comes with the roti canai... I could literally drink this stuff, but I recommend pouring it on the rice!).
Even though we were both starving, we had plenty of food to take home with us at the end of the meal.
We'll definitely be back next time we're in Vegas for happy hour/lunch/dinner. -
Review from Victor W.
6/4/2011
We stopped here on the word of a good friend since we wanted to eat of the strip. We had been on the road all day and were happy to arrive to sit down and eat. When we got there they had outdoor seating available.
The weather was perfecto sit outside and you could tell that this was a locals venue. We ordered the pork sate, a noodle dish and the malaysian fried rice. The food was perfect and we even had enough to take home.
This a great spot for a group or a date to enjoy the night. -
Review from Sean S.
4/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
When you're in Vegas it's not easy to find food. I don't mean good food, I mean edible stuff. You can find american "food" potatoes and crap on a bun, you can find steak aplenty, but all of it will make you feel sluggish and fat shortly thereafter. There are lots of donut places!
Of course when you're in Vegas you'll have a car. Actually I did it once without a car, but it wasn't easy. So with your car you will be equiped with GPS, and your phone of course will be tuned to Yelp.FM.
So in my quest to go to someplace good, I found this great spot. Huge outdoor seating and of course LV so perfect warm weather. Sipping a beer while I'm thinking of what to order. There is something nice about sipping beer in the afternoon. I know I'm on vacation then!
The waiter brought me a copy of the local music guide, kinda like a village voice supplement or something. I sat flipping through that while I waited for my drunk man pad-see-ew. Yum!
Good veggies, nicely sauteed, I can't believe I'm in vegas, time to order another Singha!
A great afternoon experience, I'd search this place out next time I'm in vegas for a conference.
