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    Thai Zen Modern Thai

    4.7 (22 reviews)

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    Cam H.

    4.6/5 We got both Thai and sushi dishes to try. The A5 Wagyu and toro roll was great, fish was fatty and tasted quite fresh. However, there was too much ponzu sauce that if I didn't eat the sushi right away, the pieces can get too soaked in the sauce. The other roll was called Saffron Zen, there was supposed to be lobster in there but I didn't taste much of it. It wasn't memorable enough for me, the garnishes could've had more flavor. My favorite was definitely the Panang curry! It was rich, creamy and coconutty. The mango sticky rice had great flavor and mango was very sweet which I liked. Some parts of the rice tasted a bit undercooked though, not sure if that was intentional. Staff was friendly. Casual ish upscale vibe, it was very blue inside lol

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    Elise M.

    Got take out for the first time and it was excellent. Finally some good pad Thai in this neighborhood! The pad see ew was good too but the pad Thai had the best flavor. Vietnamese coffee was good too. Will definitely order again.

    Fried rice, pad see ew, pad Thai
    Hope A.

    The food and service were great. Portion size was massive for the price we had left overs. The ambiance is beautiful and has outdoor seating when the weather is nice. We'll definitely be back for Thai and sushi next time.

    Pad See Ew (minus the egg, which we asked to be put on the side)
    Barb S.

    Run, don't walk to this beautiful restaurant. Evidently has only been open since April 2026, but you never know it from how smoothly everything runs and the quality of the offerings. Located about a block north of Riverside Drive just east of Highway 35, this slightly hidden restaurant is well worth seeking out. They have an extensive menu of sushi, sashimi, and Thai appetizers, soups, and entrées. The restaurant advertises itself as Japanese Thai fusion. It has few parking places in the front, and a super close parking garage immediately to the rear. It is handicap accessible. We tried three appetizers, two different beverages, a soup, and two entrées. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Best of all, the service was stellar. We did go early afternoon on a Saturday after the lunch rush, which helped guarantee a more personalized experience. The fried eggrolls were fresh and delicious, served with sauce in a charming heart-shaped bowl. The pork belly was mind-blowingly good. It had been fried in a crust, topped with slivers of fried garlic, served with a spicy sauce, and also beautifully presented. The pork gyoza was fresh and tasty. The Tom Kha (soup) was perhaps the best I have ever tasted. Exquisite balance between the lemon grass, coconut, and shallots. They also allowed us to choose the protein. We have always had it with chicken, so were very happy to try it with the shaved pork. Tasty! Lastly, we had the Pad See Ew and Pad Thai. Excellent noodles, decent amount of meat, crispy veggies. We liked that the bean sprouts were served on the side so they remained fresh. Amazing service. Our drinks never ran out, empty dishes were whisked away, and our waitstaff was charmingly nice to our eldest guest. Delicious food, plenty of it, and such a pleasant experience. We will be back, and we hope you will visit and help keep this place in business a long time. They deserve Austin's support.

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    Arthur E.

    This place is amazing. The medium spicy pad Thai was the perfect amount of spice and the owners are absolute sweet hearts

    Food and service were amazing. Nantya took great care of us. Can't wait to come back!

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    Food was great and service was even better! Very hospitable. I had a lychee martini and the coconut soup.

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    The sushi and sashimi were amazing and fairly priced. Server was helpful and attentive

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    3rd week in a row here and the freaking sushi and Thai combo is so amazing. - from an Asian.

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    Always delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly staff and service, cool new selections

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    Amazing good, great ambience and great service! We live around here, love it and plan to go often :)

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