The place is beautifully designed -- it has an outside yard that's so tropical, relaxing, and had such god vibes for a date, to hang out and enjoy life as we should. The inside is pretty too but it's magical outside Had the yellow curry to go - it was a delicious - big portions even big portion of rice which I'm usually used to getting a little scoop in some places. The service was quick for the pick up read more

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An Asian Oasis! Went here with a group of 9. We started at the outside patio with cocktails, and while I didn't get his name, he makes some great drinks. The speciality drink menu was outstanding. I had the Key Lime Drink! After dinner was a Chocolate Martini & it was like drinking liquid chocolate. Everyone's dinner was wonderful, with rave reviews. Hard to do with a party of 9. Spice level was perfect for all as well & service was excellent. If you are in the area and looking for something other than bar food...Go To Zen! read more

Wow, This place is a hidden gem. They have a very cool outside patio and nice indoor seating as well. The food is out of this world. Our waiter Lena was so friendly and helpful as we were struggling with what to order due to so many great options. She also guided us on the heat level where 0 is no spice and 10 is on fire. But she warned us that the cook this night might make the Curry dishes a little hotter than normal. My wife had the Tom Kha Gai soup with chicken and said it was the best she has ever had. She also had the Ginger with chicken which is Sautéed with fresh ginger, onions, carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Again it was so good. I had the Pad Thai with chicken which was Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onion, and topped with crushed peanuts and cabbage. I have never had Pad Thai before but the flavor in this dish was outstanding and I would highly recommend it. We both got our meals with a heat level of 1 and it was pretty mild. I had a few peppers in mine that kicked up the heat quite a bit when I bit into one. I couldn't see them but I knew it when I bit into one. There were only a couple so it was fine. For drinks My wife had a Blackberry sage margarita and the glass was rimmed with black salt. It was very tasty. I had the Zen Old Fashioned and it was one of the better old fashioned I have had. This is a place you have to go to multiple times to try all their great dishes. If you like Thai food you're going to love this place. They also have some Oriental options on the menu which I am interested in trying my next visit. read more

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We've ordered here several times for treasure out and haven't had one thing that was questionable. While waiting for our take it we had a cocktail , which, was questionable. How could this Bistro make the best Mojitos, ev-ah!!?!! read more

Zen Bistro - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Took a trip to Daytona and quickly looked up places to eat. We typically love Thai food so when we came across Zen Bistro naturally we were intrigued. The outdoor seating was such a nice atmosphere. And the food was FANTASTIC. The spring rolls are a must, my boyfriend had the spicy fried rice which he loved and I had the chicken garlic entree. I absolutely loved the dried garlic bits on top; I need to learn how to make that myself it was that good. We kept thinking about going back the whole trip. read more

Zen Bistro - Vegetable spring roll and mojito - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Tried this place for the first time in a continuing quest for the best Thai food. Nice atmosphere, look forward to coming back and dining in their nice outside area (complete with bar!). Interesting drink menu - I tried the specialty margarita - I think it was blackberry sage - so delicious! We enjoyed our appetizer of gyoza dumplings with a yummy ponzu sauce. Hubs had pad see ew and I had panang curry (never had with with green peas but it was good) - both excellent! Had to have the mango and sticky rice for dessert (my favorite!) Service was great! read more

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Great Thai food, objectively some of the best in the area. The seating is nice and very rarely encounter a wait. Slightly expensive, but the ginger salad and curry plates are well worth. We take our relatives here when they visit and it's always a hit. *edited to add photo* read more

Zen Bistro - Pad Thai, ginger salad, chicken - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Such a cute find near the water. It is kind of alone in location, but the atmosphere and outdoor seating especially is super nice. The service was very friendly, but nothing topped their curry options. We got two different kinds and both were excellent. I love my food spicy, but they were worried I couldn't handle it, so they brought out additional peppers and sauce to add later if I needed it. Talk about amazing service... read more

This is a must try! By far my favorite Thai spot My boyfriend and I spontaneously tried this restaurant during our Daytona getaway weekend and fell in love! Food: 5/5. Incredible, I was surprised by the large protein option, and everything was delicious! I'm not a huge soup fan, and I was pleasantly surprised! Service: staff was lovely and friendly Ambiance: beautiful and relaxing! The outside patio is very inviting read more

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I love Thai food. However, I was surprised at the prices of their curries, noodles, fried rice, and sautéed dishes. On 7/9/24, each of these dishes cost $20-30, price depending on the protein you order. Who would pay $24 for shrimp fried rice?! It's outrageous! $20 for Vegetable $21 for Chicken or tofu $22 for Beef or pork $24 for Shrimp $28 for Fish $30 for Duck Service was good. Food came out quickly. We ordered house salad with ginger dressing ($6) and chicken pineapple curry ($21). Salad was tasty; the pineapple curry was also delicious. Chicken was tough chicken breast with no flavor, but that's expected with most Thai restaurants because that's all pre-prepared. Once you choose your protein, it's added then. Looked like a nice outdoor bar and outdoor seating. We dined inside where there were several booths to choose from. Deducting 1 star for the overpriced menu. read more

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Cocktail with white rum and lavender. Took forever to get our cocktails. Cocktail was better than the food. Told the server my meal was bland and had no spice in it. I ordered it medium and it was so bland. His fix was to bring me some seasoning. I didn't eat my meal and told him I didn't like it. His comment was at least you are here with good company. What? He knew I didn't like it because I told him. Never saw a manager. I assumed he was going to have it remade to what I ordered but I assumed wrong. Super poor customer service. If gave a one star it was pretty bad. Left my meal on the table. read more

Zen Bistro - Cocktail with white rum and lavender. - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

The food was good. The patio courtyard is ideal for outdoor eating and/or entertaining. Cam (?) the bartender was knowledgeable and helpful. He elevated the dining experience. read more

My favorite restaurant in the area!! They have the best Thai food I've ever had. I always get the vegan pad Thai because it's so good. Medium spice is just right, and I get extra tofu and peanuts. You can order your dishes at your preferred spice level and with whatever protein you want. They will make your food however you want it, as a plant based person that's hard to find in the area. I also love the cashew nut dish with tofu. They have very tasty alcoholic drinks and the Thai iced tea is great. All of the staff is so amazing. The vibes are best sitting outside. It's very zen. The service is always great and the food comes out quickly. They have special pricing during lunch if you're looking to save a few bucks. My husband and I love Zen Bistro so much we named our cat after it. lol read more

Excellent restaurant, very relaxing outdoor seating area. The food was fantastic, with credit to my server for helping me out with some great recommendations as well. The Chicken Skewers were perfectly cooked and seasoned well. The Fried Banana with Ice cream was crispy, and subtly sweet with the honey on top. The Spicy Fried Rice was a bit overpriced with no protein landing at 20 dollars... not worth it for the quality. read more

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Well if ya like peas this is the place to be. Usually a good spot. Ordered takeout for the first time and 1/3 the cup is peas lol read more

Zen Bistro - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

The service here is amazing! All of the staff is so friendly!! The food was good, every dish came out fast and hot. The patio is so cute! We had a 30 minute wait on a Saturday night but it was worth it! read more

Zen Bistro - Cute patio - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Still one of our favorite restaurants in Daytona! This place never fails and the staff is always so friendly. Thank you! read more

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MIXOLOGY BAR I LOVE ZEN BISTRO! Definitely one of the TOP 5 restaurants in Daytona Beach. Very authentic THAI CUISINE ! The service is great! A vibey environment, everyone is so chic and rad ! Definitely a place where the me and the girlfriends go ! beautiful outside patio, always very clean and kept together! Always a good time at Zen. The pad Thai, the coconut curry, the salads, the drinks , peanut sauce, EVERYTHING IS YUMM! Definitely a place to check out when in the area! read more

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Celebrating wife's birthday at this Thai restaurant. This place was great. Place got packed and stayed busy during lunch. Drinks were good Shrimp in blanket - crispy and tasty Mussels basil - very tasty Chicken satay - big and crispy. Liked how it was thin slice Thai Noodle soup with shrimp - perfect spice and flavor Shrimp Pad Thai - noodles were perfect and the flavor was on point read more

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Besides the courtyard being a draw, the food is expensive and mediocre. There are so many other better Thai restaurants in Daytona and Volusia County. The peanut honey chicken and pad thai portions were small (plate size was an appetizer plate at other restaurants), and the curry portions were fine except they give you a thumbtack size scoop or rice (extra cost for more rice). Overall? Meh. read more

Was craving Thai so we went to Zen bistro for lunch we ordered the Larb chicken appetizer, the sweet and spicy peanutty chicken dish and a vegetable coconut curry. We had exceptional service & the food was D'Lish‼ read more

Zen Bistro - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

This place is amazing and the employees are great. You should definitely try the cucumber salad. It's amazing.

Food is literally so good here. Desserts are creative and yummy. Service is always good and the outdoor seating is cute and cozy. One of my fav places in the area read more

Zen Bistro - Pineapple red curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

We sat in the outdoor bar. It was kind of warm outside but not uncomfortable. There is no indoor bar. I did go inside upon our arrival, and also to use the restrooms. The inside is nice and cool, and decorated in a yoga-like way. Outside there is a giant, photorealistic mural to look at and a non functioning fountain. I like to sit in the bar because it is harder for servers to ignore you. ;-). Our service was great. I got the Basil Collins and it was so good, I got another. Slightly sweet, tasting of basil and lime, this is a gin drink. We got red curry shrimp (Choo Chee Prawns), and green curry chicken, plus Wei Wei noodles to share. The curries are served in big soup bowls (like Pho) atop a plate with a scoop of rice. We liked the noodles so much we almost finished them. We still had plenty of curry to take home, although we both liked both dishes. Just a note, this place does not serve family style like most Thai places I've visited. I was an easy drive down 1 from Ormond Beach. The neighborhood made my hubby a little nervous because there were people hanging around on the street for no apparent reason, near the corner gas station. We parked out front and went right in and the outside was soon forgotten. We arrived at 5:05pm, just after the restaurant opened. Go for the food, enjoy the scenery and drinks. read more

Great staff! Great atmosphere! Very tasty food with LOTS of gluten free options!! Staff if very knowledgeable about gluten and the need to be gluten free. Very pleasant and attentive! My husband and I each ordered a GF entree to share. He ordered the Pepper Streak with Jasmine Rice and I ordered the Fried Rice with Chicken. You can request 4 levels of spicy. We selected mild. The amount was perfect. Restaurant was very clean. They have a really nice outdoor seating area too if you're so inclined. We will definitely be returning and trying other dishes! read more

Zen Bistro - Fried Rice with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Great little gem. Food is delicious and the service is top notch. This is a great place for any occasion.

Amazing service. 10/10 drinks from our bartender Josh. made everything from scratch. very creative and unique. and the food is fantastic !! i love zen! read more

Zen Bistro - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

This long-time Thai restaurant is a good choice for a Thursday evening because you can probably still find a great table even though the scene is lively and busy. Diners l love the outdoor patio/courtyard, especially in the evenings, with its fire pit, bar, and lighting. But the real reason to come here is for the tasty food. There's definitely something for everyone on the menu. The pineapple fried rice, Thai basil stir-fry, bd and pepper steak are a few great dishes to try! Yum! read more

This is a great place for lunch or dinner. We sat at the outdoor patio which was very relaxing. I got the Pad Thai which was amazing, filled with flavor. I will definitely be back! read more

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Good service and good food. Their Beef panang is the best one I've had. Cozy place. Bar tenders are cool and makes pretty good drinks.

Zen Bistro is one of my favorite Daytona spots! The quality of their food is always top tier delicious and I never turn down the option to visit this restaurant. Here are some of my favorite reasons to go: The restaurant itself is very comfy and has great feng shui. On a beautiful day, sitting outside is always my go-to but the inside is very nice as well. Their staff is always so sweet and kind, and very engaging with their tables. Again, their food is DELICIOUS. I'm a noodle kind of girl, so I love the Wai Wai Noodles with chicken or shrimp, Thai Hot flavored, which truthfully isn't too spicy if you're iffy about spicy foods like me. My favorite part, the desert! The Thai Tea ice cream pie is amazing, coming in either a small or large option, but large is perfect to share for two! If you're looking for a chill restaurant with a cute aesthetic and yummy food, Zen Bistro is the place to go! read more

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Portions were a lot smaller than expected but very flavorful! The prices are pricier than the Thai restaurants in Orlando. The outside seating area is very clean and colorful. The area around the restaurant is sketchy. Great service all around read more

Zen Bistro - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

my absolute favorite thai place in daytona beach and arguably ever. I have tried multiple dishes here and nothing has disappointed me ever. The drinks are good it's reasonably priced. The service is like family they are the sweetest and most accommodating. The outdoor seating is divine and very tranquil/peaceful zen garden. The inside can fit big parties or small. Parking is super easy too. I wish I had more pics from all the times i've gone these are just from my most recent visit read more

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Atmosphere definitely Zen, food just as cool. I ordered Panang curry chicken, very tasty. If you like a kick but not too spicy, order Medium heat. Their Thai Ice tea was just abit lacking. Service is quick and courteous. read more

Tiny portions for $15 lunch. That pic is a small take out container. Not worth the money read more

Zen Bistro - Thai Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Pretty good Thai food in Daytona! They handled our big group with few hiccups, so service was very good. Ordered a few things to share: larb gai, duck red curry, and beef wai wai noodles. Very authentic flavors for the larb gai and the red curry was so addictive. Quite a bit of duck and so flavorful. The noodles were good too and I'd order it again, but the red curry was a true winner. Unfortunately, they were out of the fried bananas and mango sticky rice, but the Thai tea ice cream cake was incredible. Will definitely return when in DB. read more

I never knew this place existed until I googled Thai and saw thousands of good reviews on Google. I went inside the lady with no hair was the most pleasant person inside. At least she acknowledged us.But our server Olive took our order and left without letting us know she left and still getting tip from us. Zack was the person who gave us all the entrees and dessert. Food was great but service not so great. I still tipped Olive above 20% even she left without saying a word or checking the customer (us). And the bill was still belong to Olive. They need to smile to customers. read more

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Food is ok. Lots of sugar in sauce I noticed from being a CrossFit athlete. Portions were small. So called lunch special was 16.00 and asked for chicken skewers. Another 13.00 for 6 ounce of chicken. Lunch was 29.00 and could have gotten twice the food at Panda Express for 1/10 the price. Service was excellent and staff very nice. I won't be coming back except for maybe a cocktail outside. I am thinking a drink will be 15.0p etc. read more

Does anyone know how to get ahold of this restaurant? They never answer the phone. How do you make a reservation? I just called 20 times, and it goes to a mailbox that is full. That's why I gave it a 1 star. It has nothing to do with the food because they won't allow you to eat there. They don't open till 5, then they open and remove the phone from the hook. So when do you call, or how do you make a reservation, or are there no reservations? Do you just show up and Hope? Please help anyone. read more

Had an exceptional time here with some friends! Excellent drinks, lovely outside space to spend the last portion of the night. The spicy old fashioned was exceptional, and stole the show for the night, no question. The folks seating and serving were so attentive, kind, casual, friendly, etc. Couldn't sing their praises any more. Truly excellent staff. My only star reduction was for the food, which fell a little short for my tastes. Whenever I try a new Thai spot, I get a Pad See Ew, and the thinner rice noodles always fall flat for me as opposed to thick, flavorful noodles I've gotten from other spots. The food my friends got looked very good, but it's just barely holding it back from five stars. TLDR, if you are a big-towel-style-noodle person, get a different dish here. The interior is also a lil meh in comparison to their outdoor seating, so if the weather is right, opt for outside! Overall a fantastic evening. If I lived in the area, I'd definitely come back! read more