Las Vegas Chinese-Thai Restaurant Explains Authentic Pad Thai: Tamarind Is Key, Not Ketchup
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada — Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant in Las Vegas on November 3 spotlighted the preparation and heritage of its chicken pad Thai, explaining the differences between authentic Thai cooking and Westernized adaptations of the dish.
The restaurant said the dish is made with medium-cut rice noodles stir-fried in a house-made sauce with fresh bean sprouts and green onion, topped with roasted crushed peanuts. The sauce's tang comes from tamarind rather than the ketchup common in Americanized versions, producing a lighter, drier dish. Diners can choose chicken, shrimp, Certified Angus Beef, tofu or a combination, with their preferred spice level. General Manager Alan Wong said many people have only tasted heavier, sweeter versions and are surprised by the balance of a traditional recipe.
The restaurant, at 3505 S Valley View Blvd, offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering, with a menu spanning Chinese and Thai dishes, stir-fried noodles, fried rice, soups and vegetarian options. It said more diners now care about the cultural background of what they eat, reflecting a wider trend among Las Vegas Asian restaurants to tell the stories behind their cuisines.
Source: Kung Fu Thai & Chinese Restaurant
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：拉斯维加斯大道黄昏实景。 Photo: The Las Vegas Strip at dusk. Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
