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    Zaab Thai

    4.7 (60 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Spring roll and pad see ew
    Ruchi A.

    Picked up Thai food for the first time and I'd go back! I got the chicken pad see ew and the fresh spring rolls. I didn't love ordering on the website so I called and by the time I arrived my food was ready! The portions were good and I felt full. I wish the pad see ew had more sauce but it did have flavor. Overall, I'm excited to try more on the menu

    Spicy catfish salad (yum pla dook foo)
    Perry P.

    I hardly Yelp nowadays but a new business just opened up that I had to spread the word about. Having lost my favorite Chicagoland restaurant of 25 years last year (Siam's House), discovering Zaab Thai was like finding a culinary oasis. The family behind Siam's House, now at Zaab Thai in Elgin, continues to craft the best Thai food I've ever tasted. Despite dining in Thai restaurants across the country and even in Bangkok, Thailand recently, Zaab Thai's offerings stand out. This family-run gem sets itself apart with handcrafted dishes, no part-time cooks, and a menu featuring rare finds outside of Thailand. What makes Zaab Thai exceptional? First, everything is made from scratch. Ordering multiple items from the menu guarantees a delightful experience, each dish boasting complex flavors and textures that reflect the family's commitment to Thai cuisine. Weekends at Zaab Thai are particularly special, featuring a must-try delicacy - raw oysters topped with fried shallots and their house specialty nahm jim. This innovative touch showcases the restaurant's dedication to offering unique and delectable options while still being fully authentic. Thank you to the family of Zaab Thai and may you continue to offer the best of Thai cuisine for generations to come!

    Crab Rangoon
    Scott S.

    My wife and I stopped into Zaab Thai today for lunch. This is a cozy little place that just opened up a few weeks ago. The lunchtime rush was on and there were only 1 or 2 tables left. Right as we walked in there was a table of 5 or 6 Buddhist monks enjoying their lunch. I said to my wife, "Ooh boy, this is gonna be great!" And it certainly was. The staff is very nice, polite, and downright friendly. Heck, the chef even came out to greet us. What a wonderful smile he has! I've attached his picture. Am I right or am I right? Their menu has a lot of options and it was really difficult to choose, so we over-ordered, knowing full well that we were bringing some great Thai food home. We ordered crab rangoon and egg rolls as an appetizer, followed up with roast BBQ pork and Basil Duck as our main entrees and a sampling of their homemade ice cream which was in two flavors, durian and coconut. Everything was perfectly done, fresh and delicious. The flavor of the real crab came through in the Rangoon. The egg rolls were densely packed and crunchy. The roast BBQ pork served over rice had a great flavor and the star of the show, the basil duck blew me away! Just when I couldn't think of eating another bite, our lovely and sweet server offered us their handmade ice cream. So light and creamy, yet so flavorful, the ice cream was a perfect ending as it cleaned up our pallets beautifully. I can't wait to get back. Please, get over there and enjoy!

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    The food was flavorless. I was very disappointed. The crab ragoon was soggy and had no flavor.

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    3 months ago

    Small cosy atmosphere . Very friendly staff. Place was super busy.Food was fresh .We ordered it spicy but it was not very flavorful.

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    Amazing food. So glad we found them again. I drive 40 minutes just to get their food. Get the ground basil chicken over rice.

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    Great Thai food. It is a small restaurant, but the food is great, and price is about standard in today's market.

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    Every dish I have tried (different things, multiple trips) has been fresh and flavorful.

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    Solid meal with great flavor at a reasonable cost. We've ordered from here twice and has become our new go to for Thai food.

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    1 year ago

    Authentic Thai food!!! Love crab fried rice and yam pla dook fu. Everything else is also good.

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    1 year ago

    Food is very authentic. Portions are generous. Love the fish cakes, coconut soup, beef salad and Pad ThaI. I highly recommended.

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    Tonight, we tried Bangkok Thai Exp due to the high ratings. They let you seat yourself in the very…read morelimited seating area (3 booths). The initial impression is that the place is clean. Upon sitting, we were immediately seated. Their menu has plenty of choices. I ordered the garlic chicken and egg rolls (4 to an order). My better half got the Basil Chicken. Her basil chicken was delicious and plenty on the quantity as well! The basil didn't overpower the dish but delivered a perfect amount of minty basil flavor. My garlic chicken was crispy, and maybe a little dry but the flavor was great. The garlic was great in the chicken... but fantastic in the broccoli and veggies'. The only thing I would ding them on is that the garlic chicken quantity seemed skimpy compared to hers. The egg rolls were awesome and their sweet and sour had a little no heat spice to it!!! Yum! Overall, we liked the food. I'd give hers 5 stars and mine 4. One thing I almost dinged them to 3 stars (my average), was that the small dining area froze every time the door opened. Thai Express is absolutely worth checking out!

    I just have to rave about this Penang Curry with Tofu. It is SOO good. I got the lunch special…read morewhich is enough to split into two meals for me. I got it with mild spice and it's the perfect amount of spice. All around perfect! I've ordered from here several times and I pretty much have loved everything I've had so far. They do such a great job with the flavor and portions!

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