Some restaurants fade as the city keeps reinventing itself. Others quietly become habits—the kind you don’t even think twice about returning to.
For me, Le Thai has always been one of those places. Through changing neighborhoods, food trends, and countless “you have to try this new spot” conversations, it’s remained a constant part of my downtown routine.
My long-running Fremont East habit
Born and raised in Las Vegas, I’ve been coming to Le Thai for nearly 15 years, and it’s one of those spots that’s stayed in my regular rotation through every “new place” phase this city goes through.
Chef Dan Coughlin’s menu is built on real family roots—inspired by his Thailand-born mom and grandma—and you can feel that care in the signatures: short rib fried rice, 3 Color Curry (red/yellow/green), homemade Thai noodle soup, and their always-fresh Waterfall Sauce.
Two locations, two moods
Le Thai Downtown
Downtown is the full-service spot in the heart of Fremont East—casual, fun, and built for everything from a quick meal to a full “let’s order half the menu” night…