No complaints! This modern Asian take with a similar set-up to a chipotle has incredible options. Start by choosing a soup, noodle, burrito, or taco meal. Choose your protein and then all the fixins. I had the chicken soup which kind of resembles pho as cilantro and jalapeño were added. As a drink my wife and I both got the canned Thai tea which was surprisingly tasty! Overall, I was pleased enough with my experience to have to write this review shortly after my visit. I'll be returning for sure! read more

First time ever going there they messed up my drive through order and didn't give me my chicken. I head to the gym now without my protein.

Good flavor, too loud of odd music, inconsistent portions, but tasty drinks! I like Zao it's a nice option like Chipotle when you want a quick bite that feels better than fast food and healthier than Panda. Worth going back, but tend to get it to go since it's SO loud in the restaurant and the music is weird and un-inviting. Don't skip the Augua Frescas! read more

I always go to Zao for lunch and last time i went there was a caterpillar in my bowl I called the location and there was no answer so I went in and told the manager. He then grabbed it and tried to tell me it was a leaf but then i told him to flip it over to see its legs he did then didnt say anything and walked away for 5 minutes when he came back he seemed frustrated that he had to give me a refund. read more

Zao Asian Cafe - rice bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

I'm a regular customer here but getting a brittle chicken bone in my food was a nasty surprise. It stabbed my lip so I'm a little disgruntled about that. I love this place but I might have to take a long break from Zao read more

Zao Asian Cafe - Chicken bone - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

service was very good. no noodles at the beginning had to wait but they were able to solve the problem quickly so props to them. It was very clean inside and had some cool pictures of rural china and that was cool. I don't blame them for not having the noodles ready due to it being right before the dinner rush but it was great service! read more

Fresh tasty bowls, salads in a modern contemporary atmosphere for our first visit. Pick your entree, choice of protein then add sauce and toppings desired. Quick service between lunch and dinner. read more

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While searching for a light lunch, I discovered Zao Asian Cafe. Their menu consists of build-your-own meals: salads, bowls, wraps, tacos, and soup. Essentially, it's Vietnamese-inspired food (minus the tacos). I placed my order online and chose a bowl that included the following customizations: * Base - Half & half (cucumber & noodles) * Protein - Tofu * Sauce - Super sauce (green curry and chili lemongrass) * Toppings - Zao way (includes carrot, daikon, cilantro, peanuts & crispy onions) It was fresh and delicious! The pick-up process was easy. Since I ordered it ahead, it saved me a lot of time. I didn't interact with any staff members because my food was sitting pretty on the order pick-up shelf. I definitely want to eat here again. It's fresh, fast, easy and delicious. read more

Come to Arizona please! Love this concept! Our food was so fresh and delicious! The sauces were all so flavorful! Loved all the healthy, fresh and crunchy veggies! We had a huge order: two kids bowls, a regular bowl, tacos, two Bahn Mi wraps and a salad! They were all delicious! The prices are super reasonable. The servers were so friendly and helpful! read more

Fresh, healthy food, quick service, friendly people and modern, clean decor. It's all good. Prices are reasonable. Food was flavorful and tasty. I would go again. If you prefer artificial or junk food go somewhere else. If you want a healthy lunch or dinner give Zao a try. read more

The epitome of food in St. George continues.. Ingredients were very fresh, well assembled and worth the price. The sauce on the bahn mi is a sweet mango tasting sauce? Truly insulting to the Vietnamese culture. Would i eat here again? Maybe if someone else was paying. read more

Good food at a good price. I come often and always get the bowl with brown rice, chicken and broccoli.

I went today with a friend. I had the chicken noodle bowl with teriyaki sauce. The noodle were only half cooked and the only veggie was broccoli which I don't prefer. Didn't eat much of it. My friend ordered the beef broth soup. I am not sure what the broth was it didn't look like beef both and the noodles were the same noodles as mine which is similar to beef lo mien noodles which are not really great for soup. Both of us left really disappointed. read more

Ordered no cilantro and red sauce, which is spicy for us, on the side. Sadly both cilantro and sauce right on taco all over it. Too late to exchange as we drove away. The ordering person was even who suggested we get the red sauce on the side. Will not return nor recommend. UPDATE: Message from customer service offering to refund or loyalty points so gave it another star. It was a good gesture. read more

So delicious. Make your own asian fusion. I choose curry, my friend choose teriyaki. We both left feeling good, not heavy like some other places. Will definitely go again when next in town. read more

I got a bowl with chicken, yakisoba noodles, and green curry sauce. It's soo good and yummy! Very friendly service

We just left Zao cafe and unfortunately we were treated so poorly by the girls working (we had a large order) we will never go back. Doesn't matter if the food is good or not it's not ok to be rude because we were ordering 3 bowls and wrap. read more

I can't get enough of this place!! Whenever we are in the SLC area we have to come here more than once. This is the only place that serves up those thin styled rice noodle which I love! The green curry with tofu and chicken or tofu and meatballs in a bowl is my favorite. The staff is most always quick and clean, and the interior is always clean and easy to walk around in. I love how they don't have the coke or Pepsi choices as well! read more

So the food was amazing. I ordered the tacos but somehow got soup. It was a cold day. So I didn't say anything and ate it. It was incredible. But the music is too loud... the staff literally had no idea what I ordered. Tacos doesn't even sound like soup. Again it was AMAZING. I would go back. My message to the manager is TURN THE MUSIC DOWN. Your staff should be able to get the customers order right. read more

Good and healthy food, recommend for lunch will definitely leave you with a full stomach with the portion sizes read more

The food and service were both very good. I will definitely visit again and try other items that they have. Their watermelon beverage is excellent. read more

I definitely stepped out of my boring food zone to try this place and I am so glad I did. I created my own bowl with steak and it was so fresh and delicious. I'm so sad we don't have one in my area. We will definitely be back. My husband did a wrap. All the food was great. The staff was so nice and friendly. We picked up a brownie too and it was good. If I could I'd rate this place 10 stars. . read more

Zao Asian Cafe - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

First time here. The food was fast, fresh, and filling. For someone who is looking for a less carb option, I thought it was weird that they charged me extra for more veggies instead of the rice or noodles option. Regardless, it was good, and I'd stop here again!! The price was decent and didn't break the bank. read more

Zao Asian Cafe - Bowl- no noodles or rice, extra veggies, chicken, Teriyaki sauce - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

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First time, got the chicken bowl and it was gas!!! The food was very warm which can be hit or miss at bowl restaurants. read more

Zao Asian Cafe - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

Delicious, fresh, gluten-free, healthy, friendly, cool decor, easy to find. Get the meatballs. They are amazing. My go to Asian in St George! read more

Zao Asian Cafe - The Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

I am sooo glad there's now a location in St. George!! My family and I have been going to Zao for a few years in northern UT so we were thrilled that one opened in southern Utah. Excellent flavors. Such a fabulous, simple menu. The app is a fun way to discover many different options in preparing your meal with sauces and add-ins. I'm not a huge tofu lover but theirs is absolutely delish. I love the tacos, the soup, the bowls, and let's not forget the chips and guacamole made with avocado and edamame! So good and so healthy. It's nice to have another healthy, quick option for dinner or lunch. We visit 1-2 times weekly. read more

Zao Asian Cafe - Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

Love the new Zao in St George. I ordered the zucchini noodles, double chicken, guacamole and carrots. Great delivery and super tasty. Love the way they built the restaurant out. read more

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Excellent Tacos and seasoning- love it every time! Always fresh and tasty. Steak and chicken Tacos

There has been a glut of Pacific Rim-inspired franchises openin' in our area lately and my wife and I have tried 'em all. Our latest was last night at Zao's. Same old stuff. There is, imo, only so much ya can do with rice, noodles, cabbage, a few sauces and the ever-familiar add-ons. After some light-hearted goadin' from a good friend, my wife opted to try tofu on her rice bowl. First time for everythin'. I even snuck a small piece. Oh well, so much for that experiment. Although the balance of the bowl was fresh and interestin', it had little flavor - not unlike the other places we've tried. I ordered the salad, with steak as my "protein" (the ubiquitous word in these new places) with a variety of their add-ons in hopes my taste buds would explode! Nope. I even added yakisoba noodles (an extra $1) and was rewarded with about 3 cents worth. While I applaud the efforts in all these new restaurants, and wish them success, none has inspired me to a timely revisit. read more

Wow! Delicious, fresh food with driver thru service, two thumbs up! I got the Chicken bowl (White meat chicken and fresh veggies- broccoli, carrots, corn, red onion) Zao's way with teriyaki sauce and it was so yummy! Definitely will be going back!! read more

Zao Asian Cafe - Chicken bowl (photo was taken after I already started devouring it ;) - Asian Fusion Near Me - St. George, Utah

I love the soup and the rice noodles are good with every plate/meal. The drive through is super fast as well.

Zao, what the hell has happened to you. You raise your prices you give smaller portions. It was a horrible experience. And they put so much teriyaki sauce. Literally there was half the bowl of teriyaki sauce We used to love to go there. Won't be going back there for a minute. I give them a big ole F!! read more

Great fresh and fast!!! Loved this place for our family to eat a healthy meal!! Had these and they were great: Rice Bowl Chicken Bowl Banh Mi Wrap read more

I love Zao!! I'm so glad we have it here now. Food is fast and always tastes so good. I get the bowl and it is pretty large so I usually have leftovers which is a plus. read more

First time trying Zao Asian Cafe. Overall, I like the bowl that I ordered. Would eat there again.

Food 10/10! I got the tacos they were amazing! My friend got the bowl and he said it was gas!

It was amazing you had some many options and varieties and good service you get to watch your food being made and had a variety of drinks.

The food here was amazing and service was extremely fast! Kept me healthy and happy. I was down for a business conference and I didn't want to go anywhere else for lunch! The go to meal was the lemongrass and raspberry lemonade with a bowl of natural chicken, rice, broccoli, corn, teriyaki sauce, and the zao way- so stinking delicious! The price came to about $14 for that meal :) read more

Really liked this Asian restaurant. Wraps and bowls are wonderful. Good sauces and tender meat! Love the steak. Spicy curry sauce is delicious. Fresh ingredients. Mango drink and cucumber lime drink are the best. read more

Great food! Filling and lots of veggies. Had three bowls: one rice, one rice noodles, one salad. All delicious and nutritious. Fast and good price. Also got my son guacamole and steak tacos and they did not skimp on the guac! Will be back read more