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    Zen Bistro

    4.2 (293 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    ZEN BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jonathan T.

    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!!?!!

    Vegetable spring roll and mojito
    Renee B.

    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.

    Margarita
    Carol W.

    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!

    Pad Thai, ginger salad, chicken

    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*

    Maria M.

    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

    Appetizers, salads, soups 7/9/24
    Tracy L.

    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.

    Cocktail with white rum and lavender.
    Denise M.

    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.

    Chicken Skewers
    Morgan N.

    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.

    Dylan P.

    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

    Cute patio
    crystal v.

    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!

    Courtney M.

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

    SHRIMP IN THE BLANKET so yummmy!
    Aimee P.

    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!

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    Rolly J.

    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

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

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

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    10 months ago

    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.

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