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    Zaap Lai

    4.4 (128 reviews)
    ModerateLaotian, Thai
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Laos style Papaya salad with little crabs, Beef Laap come with sticky rice, Nam Khao.
    Zoom Z.

    We came here on Friday for lunch and ordered three Laos-style dishes. Everything was excellent--very authentic flavors and great service.

    Basil Fried Rice w/ Tofu Pad Thai w/ Tofu Fried Dumplings Appetizer
    Courtney D.

    I have been told multiple times that I needed to try Zaap Lai and finally did it this week. Everything we got was delicious and I know I'll be craving more of it in upcoming weeks. Highly recommend giving Zaap Lai a try!

    Beef Pad See Ewe
    Cyndi K.

    So happy to find a restaurant that serves delicious Thai dishes! The establishment can seat 30 people maybe more; we visited on a Sunday afternoon and there were a couple of large parties dining. There were also several patrons who were placing to-go orders. This looked like the place to be. There was one young lady managing the front of the house, sitting patrons, taking orders - to go and for sit downs, prepping the tab, bringing out orders; it was definitely a lot for her to handle, but she managed well. Our orders came out very quickly and my did it taste so delicious! We had missed Thai cuisine since moving to the area, and we are very happy to have come across Zaap Lai. I'm looking forward to returning here and trying more from their menu.

    Basil Fried Rice
    Jay J.

    Zaap Lai is a good Thai restaurant. It's a relatively small restaurant in a shopping center, but there are several seats available so you can dine in. The night we went, they were really busy and a little short-staffed, but they handled it pretty well. The call-in orders were also really heavy with lots of people picking up to-go orders. We ordered Basil Fried Rice and Chicken Tandoori. The Chicken Tandoori was really good and had good flavor. The peanut dipping sauce was also good. The Basil Fried Rice was good, but it could have used a little more flavor, and the rice was a little overcooked. Overall, I thought Zaap Lai was good. I give it a 7/10.

    Crab rangoons (minus one I ate)
    Katrina C.

    SUPER delicious. Insanely fast, hot, and fresh food. Hands down the best crab rangoons I've had in my life. Hurts your heart to know you can't go every day if you stop while passing through the area. 10/10 debating moving just to eat here weekly.

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    Food was delicious service was great. I had crab lagoon and the wonton soup. Hubby had beef noodles.

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    Best Thai food in Johnson City. Absolutely delicious and great service. The Pad Thai, Tom Kai Soup, Lao, fried rice are amazing.

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    Always have friendly service. They have THE BEST wonton soup, fried dumplings and crab Rangoons. If you like Thai food this a must.

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    They have the best won ton soup I have ever tasted. I often order it to go and to home and relax with that joyful bowl of deliciousness.

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    Zaap Lai - laotian - Updated May 2026

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