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    Zao Asian Cafe

    4.1 (61 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Chicken bone

    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

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    Terri W.

    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.

    Liz L.

    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. .

    Bowl- no noodles or rice, extra veggies, chicken, Teriyaki sauce

    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.

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    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.

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    2 years ago

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

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    1 year ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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    4 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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.

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    3 years ago

    For a fast food chain it's my favorite. Always fresh, also delicious. They have nailed the consistency part... so far anyway.

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