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Zaap Thai

4.8 (329 reviews)
ModerateThai
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Front left laarp , front right spicy eggplant, back is drunken noodle- hungry and forgot to photo before we ate
C... D.

Solid Thai food (although the Tom Kha Gai soup was a little watery , as well as the green curry we got to go- flavors were good though). Just alittle disappointed that it was standard Thai eatery offerings ( heard that the chef previously worked at Michelin starred restaurant?)... Additionally we had Thai ice coffees, tea, a Singha, as well as drunken noodle, pork laarp, spicy eggplant with pork ... all good. Would like to try the tempura enoki mushroom salad , and beef salad ( they were out ) next time - we came at the end of lunch time 2:30pm, which is breakfast for our crew, lol... Pricing was not cheap - $20 for the togo green curry - I think we will check out Eem which is around the corner for these price points- Upped a star for service and the cozy sweet vibes...

Menu side 1 - November 2024
McKenzie C.

Oh my gosh, it all starts with the infused water which is absolutely magic. Incredible flavors on the tom kha soup and fresh summer rolls and honestly such a great value The vibe is cozy and authentic. The customer service is outstanding. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes, they all look amazing

Pad Thai with Tofu
Roo F.

Oh no! I am so sad! I ordered the Tom Kha, pumpkin curry, pad thai with tofu and salad rolls. Unfortunately, both the Tom Kha and Pumpkin curry were extremely watery. The Tom Kha tasted very thin, one dimensional, and was completely white in color. It was sweet but lacked a lot of other complexity of flavor that I am used to in Tom Kha. So bummed as this is my favorite fall/ winter soups. The Pumpkin curry was also really runny and thin, better flavor but again lacked dimension. Pad thai was good, good balance of flavors and salad rolls were good, peanut sauce was warm. Tons of veggies in all the food and veggies were fresh. The service was prompt as we had take out and took about 25 minutes on a Friday night. Unfortunately I wont be back. I have better Tom Kha to find in town!

Crab rangoon
Andrew N.

Came here in the afternoon on a Friday when it wasn't too busy. I heard that Portland has a lot of great Thai restaurants. This place lives up to that reputation. Crab Rangoon - The outside was crispy and the filling was delicious. Khao Soi- The chicken drumsticks were tender. The noodles had a nice bite to it. The broth was flavorful and had a nice heat to it. I almost finished the entire broth. Service - Service was quick and attentive. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wanted good Thai food.

Chicken Pad Thai
Doen L.

The service here stood out! We came for a late lunch and were offered seating anywhere we wanted. Our order was taken super quickly and the food arrived within minutes. Food was pretty good! I've had cheaper pad Thai but at $14 it also wasn't the most expensive. My pad Thai felt like a decent portion and I had some leftovers! While I wasn't blown away by what I ordered, I was really impressed by the service.

Pink Thai Milk Tea
Kevin N.

This is definitely a spot I'll be returning to! I ordered the chicken pad thai, kra pao moo krob, and a pink Thai tea, and everything was delicious. The kra pao moo krob really stood out! It was an incredibly flavorful fried rice dish with crispy pork belly that had just the right amount of char and crunch. The Thai basil and chili peppers added a ton of bold, aromatic flavor and brought the whole dish to life. Easily one of the best fried rice I've had! The chicken pad thai was also unique in its flavor--more savory and tangy than sweet, which I actually really enjoyed and is refreshing compared to other pad thais I've had! The pink Thai tea was tasty and refreshing, a nice way to cool off between bites. We ordered everything at a level 4 spice, which was definitely spicy but still allowed the flavors to shine through. It hit that ideal balance between heat and taste without being overwhelming.

Papaya Salad
Ankit P.

The restaurant is well decorated and very enjoyable to dine in. Everything we ordered was absolutely on point and very authentic. All our dishes were made Vegan - Most of the menu can be made Vegan with multiple plant based proteins. The Hawaiian Fried Rice with Tempeh was unique and delicious. The salad rolls were fresh and the papaya salad was tropical and also different yet something we finished in minutes. My absolute favorite is the Pad Kee Mao. Easily one of the best Pad Kee Maos I've had, and this city has a lot of good options. Very authentic aroma and taste, well cooked noodles and a decent amount of veggies/tofu. Note: the food is spicy!! We kept everything a 2/5 and it tasted like a medium besides the papaya salad which was still spicy, so something to consider. I can't imagine getting a 4 or 5/5 on spice, lord have mercy. Price wise, everything is reasonable for the quality taste and quantity that you get. Even the service was great, with the owner (I think) chatting with the tables and checking in often as well. If you haven't gone yet you definitely should, it's worth it!

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I really enjoyed my meal and ate everything -- would definitely go back. Incredibly nice personable staff. So so so good.

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The food is outstanding. Better than most places I've been. Casual atmosphere. They do huge business in Take-out.

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Amazing food and very nice owners. If you're a Thai food enthusiast this is a great place to put on your go-to list!

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Delicious, pad thai:) workers were super nice just the right balance of flavors i would recommend

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Some of the best thai food i've had in portland. Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

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