Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Zaab Zaab

    4.0 (170 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

    Order Zaab Zaab Takeout or Delivery

    Zaab Zaab Photos

    Business Info

    ZAAB ZAAB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Trendy
    Moderate noise

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Zaab Zaab

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Seasonal pork jowl
    Shirley W.

    This cozy spot packs a huge punch, but space is very tight with only one high chair available, so making a reservation is a must. The vibrant beverage program shines with fresh sugarcane juice, creative cocktails, and great coffee. Standouts include the life-changing seasonal pork jowl, fiery Tom zaab, crispy zaab wings, tender branzino, savory kra pao, and zesty papaya salad.

    Shrimp skewers
    Nicole K.

    This is a cozy spot with great food. The pad thai was delicious and easy to share between two people. Good service!

    Fateha A.

    4/5 tom yum shrimp $25- got it very mild which only had a spicy kick at the end tastes a lot like tomato soup lol 4/5 flower dessert- idk what's it's called but I've had this before elsewhere, barely sweet which is good & so pretty

    Sandy L.

    Food was amazing flavors which was fresh & vibrant. We enjoyed everything: steamed grilled branzino, green curry seafood, dumpling platter, duck larb, sticky & jasmine rice, Service was amazing. Very attentive and kept refilling our waters as well as offering free tea. Was very colorful and unique inside. It was festive with an XMAS tree

    Winnie L.

    If you want to try a unique Thai restaurant, go to Zaab Zaab. Rooted in Northeastern Thai, Isaan, cooking we tried many dishes that were new to us that incorporated fermentation and complex flavors. The menu has some familiar items but what intrigued us were the dishes that we have not seen featured at any other Thai restaurant. The star of our meal was the three musketeers a stir fried vermicelli with shrimp, pork, pickled garlic, acacia and sator beans. Loved the slight heat on this dish and every bite was as addictive as the last. The steamed whole branzino was incredible! From how perfectly cooked it was to the flavorful sauce the fish was bathing in. First time trying pomelo and onion salad with grilled prawns and it may be one of our new favorites. The dressing was a beautiful concoction of savory, sweet and acidity. The Tom Yum with prawns was a perfect blend of creamy and herbaceous. For dessert, we had the shaved ice and definitely try the coffee brought in from Thailand! We'll have to try the Larb Duck and grilled chicken next! Such a great gem in Elmhurst/Woodside.

    Learn
    Tony J.

    This place rocks. Greta service , nice cozy Thai interior which is festive light and uplifting. Wings were great: crispy outside tender inside and the flavor was a great mixture of lime, fish sauce touch of spice little soy and some dusting of toasted rice flour. The larb duck udon was excellent . Right amount of spice, lime leaf, cilantro mint lettuce crispy duck skin and all in all a great dish. Good portion size too. You take lettuce and make a kind of burrito with it . Highly recommended. It's isan northern Thai style

    Crab curry
    Gab G.

    Stopped in on a weekend to try the new brunch menu!! Khao soi - ka gai was fab. Also loved the Ka-pow burger, which came with fries. 5 stars forever.

    Jenn C.

    Food: The food is amazing here. I have been to this restaurant three times and the food every time is delicious and so enjoyable I've tried the papaya salad, larb, ribeye, steak, chicken, wings, salt baked fish, and mango with sticky rice. I would recommend every dish that I've had here. This restaurant offers a happy hour from the time they open to 6:30 PM on Monday through Friday. The happy hour includes $1 wings as shown in the picture. The wings were juicy and packed with flavor. Happy hour also includes beers. If you enjoy fish, I would definitely recommend the salt baked tilapia, which is served on a tray with ingredients to make lettuce wraps. The fish was plump, moist, and very flavorful. Service: Service was phenomenal. Our server kept coming over to refill our water and check to see if we needed anything. The staff are friendly and so welcoming. Ambiance: The restaurant is not big, but they can accommodate small and large groups. They also have some outdoor seating in the front. The restaurant also has a full bar. Seating is spacious and comfortable. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant! A must try.

    mango sticky rice
    Hajir S.

    Wow - what a treat to eat some authentic northern Thai food in this neighborhood, where clearly authentic thai food is the vibe. The food was very reminiscent of my time in Chang Mai, and I loved the flavors and spice levels across the board. The Duck Larb is soooooo good, nice spice level, works well with sticky rice and thai iced tea, and has some good levels of acidity as well. However, i think the ribeye was maybe even better, and the fried pork belly was just to die for! The service was kind, caring, and what you want from a small thai spot in Queens! We'd definitely come back. Those three dishes were enough for the two of us, but we didn't leave til we had a mango sticky rice, and wow was that the cherry on top. So deserving of the Bib Gourmand.

    Skewers
    Tae S.

    The whole fish and the crab fried rice deserves five stars. The flavor was spot on and both dishes were cooked to perfection. We also tried the skewer appetizer and Chinese broccoli side. The restaurant has a little patio with a couple of tables. The food comes out timely and the service is pretty good. I forgot to take all the photos. I was to busy eating the rice.

    Ken W.

    Ribeye was cooked exquisitely, though the bitter sauce was definitely an acquired taste. The hor mak was tender pork belly in banana leaves, somewhat herbal and medicinal. Hanger steak skewers were delicious.

    Jason T.

    Ate here today for lunch as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q. I had only ordered and ate one of the lunch specials which is the spicy crispy pork belly over rice that it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast that I thanked my server Fandy for serving up my meal. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

    hok jor
    Nicole N.

    I had to get myself some Thai food before leaving the Elmhurst area. Visited Zaab Zaab to check out their Esan cuisine from Northeast of Thailand, and left with a stuffed belly! Started off with the hok jor which were fried crab and pork dumplings. It was simple, well-seasoned, yummy, and nicely fried. The hor mok was a mixture of tasty vegetables with heavy dill seasoning and pork aroma. As a fan of bamboo shoots and dill, I really enjoyed the combination and the spice kick. The larb ped u-don was packed with flavor. The duck larb was well-seasoned with fresh lettuce and cabbage. Loved the addition of herbs such as mint, cilantro, and dill to give some refreshing and sweet contrast from the savory and spiciness. The mieng pla pow featured super fresh and tender whole fish with a fish sauce and a tamarind sauce. The fish was a little bland so you really have to add on the sauce but I enjoyed combining the fish, veggies, herbs, and noodles together. Staff were nice and friendly but a little slow with taking orders, communicating with each other. One of dishes came out quite late compared to the others and they almost gave us an extra serving of hok jor by accident. The restaurant has a decent amount of seating indoor and outdoor with cute murals and colors.

    Gai Yang Vichean Buri (Whole chicken combo with som tum)

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tae S.
    253
    967
    1682

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Aimee M.
    71
    16
    13

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 3

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anna M.
    2
    81
    136

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shawn H.
    119
    1159
    8007

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Zaab Zaab Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Zaab Zaab

    What are your suggested dishes that are mild-medium? I want to try their food, but don't want to offend the staff if I can't finish the food because it's too spicy!

    The staff at the restaurant are kind and will let you know what dishes are spicy, big or ones to share. I would tell them your concerns and I am sure they will take that into account and help you.

    How long has this place been open?

    Opened in mid-April

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Thai 72,212 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Saranrom Thai

    Saranrom Thai

    4.6
    (451 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I came here with two others for dinner on the eve of a world cup games. It was very busy so we were…read moreadded to the waitlist and then walked around the area until they called us. Service was great and efficient. Shortly after we sat down, we were greeted by our server and received water. One member in my party has a gluten sensitivity, and when we mentioned this, our server brought out a gluten-free menu! It has a great selection and my friend was overjoyed with the options. The food was delicious and a bit spicy, even at the mild option. If I was there for lunch, I would have ordered a Thai ice tea (the drink had too much caffeine for me the evening ). The food was delicious, and is something that we'd all order again. My favorite part of the evening was the tv playing a Thai cooking show. There were no captions or subtitles so I kept asking the server what veggies were on screen, and they too didn't know because there was no caption. A fantastic restaurant worth hitting up if you're in the area.

    We ordered the mango salad and the pineapple duck curry. Even though we got medium spice for the…read moresalad it was pretty spicy lol but the mango really helped. It had a lot of crunch to it so was fun to eat although not my style of salad. The curry sauce was great. I wish the duck came with more meat; it was a lean cut. We were too full to order more but there's plenty of other things I would've wanted to try. Also their cocktail menu looked stellar - very unique and fun glasses + flavors. We waited ~45 min on a weekend with no reservation at around 2-3pm as an fyi!

    Photos
    Saranrom Thai
    Shrimp Potted with Glass Noodle /  (@joeynht)
    Shrimp Potted with Glass Noodle / (@joeynht)
    Miang Kha-Na /  (@joeynht)

    See all

    Miang Kha-Na / (@joeynht)
    Na Rath

    Na Rath

    4.4
    (111 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Back for another tasting at Na Rath - service as usual was on point, explained menu and chef…read morespecials. Got us some waters to the table pretty quickly and put in the food orders after much deliberation. Needed up with the soup Noodle boat and the beef krapow. It was pretty busy tonight and we had to share a table but overall food quality is on point as always. I ordered the beef krapow spicy and it was . Super authentic flavor that stays in your soul after eating. Th e beef noodle soup was insane an so flavorful. Everything was amazing and on par with being in Thailand. Ambiance was pretty casual and cozy. You will have a great time.

    3.5 Was curious about their lunch buffet special and Khanom…read moreJeen. $18.99 pp. For starters, Chive pancakes, roasted veggies, Pad see ew and papaya salad (spicy!) were all ok. Fish cake and Breaded Chicken were dry. Food trays on warmers but don't think they kept them hot enough, like the fried rice which was cold. Had to ask about the 6 curries - weren't labeled at first. From different regions. Some had proteins like chicken feet, pork, chicken. One was fish but only saw a few pcs of halved fishballs. The peanut curry was slightly sweet and was just the sauce. One was very spicy so just took the veggies and meat. Instructions were finally posted on how to put together the curries with the noodles and toppings, which were set up on the table as well. It was a good tasting. Service was good. Preferred cash payment but accepted credit cards with added 3% fee. Decor was bright with colorful flowers hanging from ceiling etc. Space is not that big. Restroom available. Some street cleaning parking and the rest were metered along Whitney Ave.

    Photos
    Na Rath
    Curry Wagyu steak & Khao Soi noodle
    Curry Wagyu steak & Khao Soi noodle
    Moo Ping BBQ Pork Golden Pompano Fish Garlic Prawn Crab with pepper and basil Crying tiger Steak Seafood Hor Mok

    See all

    Moo Ping BBQ Pork Golden Pompano Fish Garlic Prawn Crab with pepper and basil Crying tiger Steak Seafood Hor Mok
    Spicy Shallot

    Spicy Shallot

    3.8
    (822 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    Came here for a very late dinner since it's open until 11:00pm on Saturdays. Spicy Shallot's been…read morementioned a lot in my Queens FB Foodie Group, but maybe it was an off night or we ordered items that aren't their most spectacular. Had the $30 Branzino (didn't realize that it's fried. And that we had a choice between sweet chili sauce, mango salad, cashew cream sauce). The waitress didn't ask which one we wanted. Also had the $18 Crispy Watercress Kung Fu Salad. We were thinking of a duck dish (& I didn't see the Khao Soi - one either softshell crab that I've seen previously), but the couple next to us who's been there twice within the past 2 weeks recommended these two dishes. The salad was lightly battered vegetable, they used Water Spinach instead (big tuber fritters stuck together). The bowl of Seafood Salad (shrimp & calamari, kind of Thai ceviche-style) was OK but didn't have nuances in flavor (spicy sour sweet). The Liquid was deep at the bottom and it was hard spooning things on top of the vegetable. The presentation of the fish was gorgeous - came out on a fish-shaped platter on top of an little flame. The server poured the sauce over the fish and everything bubbled. There was cauliflower and string beans underneath the fish. Didn't realize that it was fried instead of broiled or grilled. We didn't know what sauce we were getting and at first I thought it was tiny bit sour, as I continued eating, it became like a one-note tamarind. Same - there wasn't any sweet sour spicy fishy. We asked for medium-spice when we ordered. It's a little awkard deboning and serving a fried crispy fish on top of a metal platter at a 2-seat table, but my Auntie-skills kicked in and it's no problem for me since I'm familiar with where the bones are. Friend ordered a Thai Coffee also (it might only come iced). The restaurant is beautiful and has a sleek but tropical Asian decor & about 75% full even up to closing. Has a cute outdoor seating area too - a very different vacation feel on a block of Woodside/Elmhurst Queens. Later I come to find out my Queens - born Thai friend said he stopped going to this restaurant after it's renovation and adding sushi to the menu. The ownership changed and he doesn't think it's Thai-owned anymore. Either way, I kind of wish the food met up to the standards of this "Little Thailand" area of NYC. Maybe I'll try them again if they have lunch specials. A couple was sharing a giant beer glass of Thai Tea.

    5 stars based on the duck curry alone! This place put me on to the magical wonders of a Thai duck…read morecurry as this was the first place I discovered how magical this item is. I've since tried a multitude of different duck curries and can say ive tried my fair share of them at this point and can easily state this is,hands down, the best duck curry ive tried, and probably the best duck curry in nyc. The duck was incredibly crispy and still tender, the curry itself was rich, but not overbearing and still contained a nice sharp hit of flavors and spices only a Thai red curry could encompass. Run and try the duck curry here, it's all you really need from this restaurant

    Photos
    Spicy Shallot
    Duck Curry $28 (comes w.rice)
    Duck Curry $28 (comes w.rice)
    Pad Kra Pao Kai Dao

    See all

    Pad Kra Pao Kai Dao
    Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst

    Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst

    4.2
    (575 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Found a heavy hitter in Elmhurst. ​Eim Khao Mun Kai is…read moredoing one thing, and they're doing it better than anyone else. If you're looking for a massive menu, keep walking. This spot is a 3-table operation focused entirely on perfecting Thai chicken rice--and they nailed it. ​The move here: ​The Chicken: Poached to absolute perfection. Tender, juicy, no fluff. ​The MVP: The chicken heart. It was so good I had to double down and order a second round. If you know, you know. ​The Rice: Fragrant ginger rice that actually has flavor, paired with a radish broth that hits the spot. ​The Sauce Science: They let you mix your own. I went with the soybean paste + ginger-scallion combo. It's addictive. Do not skip the ginger-scallion. ​Washed it all down with a solid Thai tea to balance the heat. It's a tiny shop with efficient service and zero ego. A total hidden gem. I'll be back. ​ 81-32 Broadway, Elmhurst ​#ElmhurstEats #QueensFood #KhaoMunKai

    4.5 We really liked…read morethe food here. Got the chicken set for 2. Each bite of chicken/gizzard/liver and rice with the condiments was flavorful. Wished there was more liver. Like a deconstructed and dry version of a filipino soup I love called Chicken Tinola, with similar ingredients too. The set came with soup - was mild and good. I added a bit of the ginger-scallion condiment and liked that too. I think it's the first time I tried Thai iced green tea - slightly sweet for me but lighter bec with half and half. Couldn't give this place a 5 stars though because of the heat. We went there when it was at least 90 degrees, and didn't know it wasn't air-conditioned. There was only 1 oscillating fan which was only ok when it was pointed at our direction. Once it turned, I had to keep fanning myself. The iced drink was refreshing but wasn't enough. We would have left if only we weren't set on trying their Hainan chicken. Will surely return, on a not so hot day. Service was great. Food came out quickly. It must've felt hotter for the staff being in the kitchen but they still had smiles. Nearest train station is Elmhurst Ave stop of M, R and some bus lines along Broadway, but not too far from Roosevelt Ave-Jackson Hts station. Has 4 small tables, and counter seating for 3. No restroom. Cash only.

    Photos
    Inside
    Inside
    Poached chicken served over fragrant ginger rice with a light broth, cucumber, and cilantro, with options to add liver or gizzard
    Poached chicken served over fragrant ginger rice with a light broth, cucumber, and cilantro, with options to add liver or gizzard
    Such a good snack

    See all

    Such a good snack
    SriPraPhai Thai Restaurant

    SriPraPhai Thai Restaurant

    3.9
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    I haven't been in Woodside for a very long time since I moved out of NY. It was a must visit since…read moreI was in the area. The seatings seem to space out with more breathing room a bit from long time ago. More waitstaff and very attentive. Indoor was very cold but the outdoor was hot that day so we chose to sit indoor. Duck noodle was not disappoint. Kuay tiew kaak- curry noodle with rice noodle, chicken, bean sprouts, egg, and peanuts was a good reminiscence. The curry itself was very thick which makes this dish heavy. This was the same as before. Kao soy chicken was a bit different. It used to be bone in thigh, which was the highlight of the dish. Now it is boiled chicken pieces. Something is not the same with the taste either but the dish is still good. Breaded shrimp was very crispy!

    This was one of the first truly authentic Thai restaurants in the city, and I've been coming here…read morefor decades. Over the years, they've updated the dining room and become a bit more polished to keep up with the wave of trendy, upscale restaurants that have opened around them. Thankfully, the food hasn't changed. The flavors remain solid, traditional, and deeply satisfying. While many places have leaned into fusion or toned things down for broader appeal, this restaurant has stayed true to its roots. Whenever I'm feeling nostalgic for the flavors I remember from the back alleys of Bangkok, this is where I come. It's still one of the closest experiences I've found outside of Thailand.

    Photos
    3:30pm Saturday
    3:30pm Saturday
    Pad Thai w.Tofu $14
    Pad Thai w.Tofu $14
    Thai Chicken Wings $10.50

    See all

    Thai Chicken Wings $10.50

    Zaab Zaab - thai - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...