Fresh, flavorful, colorful food- such a great spot, if you can find parking in downtown Phoenix! The Thai tea is yummy, but make sure to ask for light ice if you don't want 3/4 of your glass to be ice (though they do have good ice). My party ordered four dishes- the chicken larb, BBQ turmeric coconut chicken, coconut custard curry, and pad see ew with pork. Everything was lovely, but the standouts were most definitely the larb and BBQ chicken- I would love to order either or both dishes again! The interior was nicely decorated and clean from what I could tell- definitely lots of comfortable seating. Our servers were friendly and quick. All in all, a great experience that I'd be happy to repeat read more

Found this restaurant when staying at the Kimpton Hotel nearby. Had great reviews so we decided to order lunch. Called right at 11 am and we ordered two plates. Went to pick-up 15 minutes later and it was ready to go. The restaurant inside was so cute! Had these great black decorative couches and comfy chairs. There's a cute backdrop for photos (in my pics.). The food was really good. We got the Pad Thai and the Drunken Noodles with Tofu. Asked for Mild Spiciness and it was the perfect amount of heat. The Pad Thai was a really great portion and had the crunchy peanuts and onions on the sides. The Drunken Noodles were mine and I loved all the fresh veggies mixed in. Not very oily, it was the perfect amount of sauce/seasonings. Veggies were still crunchy and the tofu was crispy - yummy!! read more

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Hey Yelpers, Just a few things to note: Ambiance: it's kind of dark in here and the lighting could use some serious work. There are not enough tables to meet all the service needs that people have. It is not crowded but could use some rearranging of the dining area so the wait isn't so long and more people can sit. Service: we waited a while (15-20 mins) before we were seated and I actually had to go to the counter to remind them that we were waiting and a table had already been cleared. The waiter hurriedly answered that he was busy and would get to me soon. It did not take long to get our food and it was quite tasty. The service was delivered with a smile. Food: the food was tasty but one of my dishes was extremely salty so I had to send it back. Once I got the bill I noticed the dish was still on the receipt so I politely asked for it to be removed, which was promptly done. The dessert was to live for but not enough for the price. Pricing: omg Yelpers, the salty dish I ordered came with five wings for about $15!!!! I almost passed out, there was no way I was going to pay that much for five wings when I can get a pack for less than that at a store. Anyway, the food is pretty good minus the salt wings. Try it! read more

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Good is always great at a reasonable price. Staff is awesome!! Great place to chill and grab some quality food.

Really neat restaurant! It did take a bit to get seated, but service was very fast after that. The Broccoli Delight dish was very flavorful and meat was well cooked. read more

Zen Thai - Main restaurant area - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We came at lunch time with no reservation and were seated immediately. The service was great and got us everything we needed. I loved my spicy pork ramen, for me the food was delicious and I would come back for it again. The ambiance played well into the theme of Thai food and I liked that it wasn't overwhelmingly busy. The food didn't take long and I'm ver satisfied with my first visit here. read more

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Probably one of the best places for Thai in Phoenix area! Highly recommend! Lunch special is 10.95 and great portions. The pad se ew and garlic chicken were full of flavor and absolutely delicious! Came with a spring roll for lunch special. Great environment with amazing seats and service was so so. Overall, great location for Thai! read more

Zen Thai - Inside - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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In terms of downtown options, you can't do better for Thai food. I suggest this as a work lunch place all the time because it's so easy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free people. The lunch special is also a good amount of food for a great price. Their menu is pretty all-encompassing in terms of Thai food classics. I love all their noodle dishes, the sticky rice with mango, and the fresh summer rolls to get my veggies in. I know from experience that if you want them to go spicy for a curry, they'll do it right! When it comes to drinks, you're not limited to the delicious Thai tea. They serve everything from bubble tea (I recommend the jasmine) to cocktails (where I prefer the lychee martini). Whether it's lunch, dinner, or takeout, this is the place to go in the heart of downtown. read more

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I was told Zen Thai had a great lunch special, and that's a fact. Tried their Drunken Noodles and it was fantastic. They don't skimp on the chicken either. Best part? I walked out for under $12. I would post a pic, but I ate it too fast. Going back today to try the Chicken Satay. read more

Came here for a quick lunch and was seated immediately. I got the Thai iced coffee and thought it was good, but too sweet for my liking. The lunch deal was convenient and nice because each entree came with a spring roll. I got the pad Thai and thought it was surprisingly flavorful. Personally, I don't like pad thai that is too saucy/ketchupy but this had a good balance. My friend got the Pad See Eaw and had no complaints. read more

Zen Thai - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Came on a Sunday early evening (5:30p) and the place was 3/4 full. We were seated immediately and orders were taken within 5 minutes. We were headed to a 7:30p concert a block away (the incomparable Danielle Ponder) so ate light, ordering: Sweet potatoes slices with coconut batter ($12.95); Tom Kah soup, small, with chicken ($9.50); and yellow curry with beef ($18.95). All arrived in another 10 minutes. There were about a dozen slices of sweet potato (some white and some orange) and they were batter-dipped and fried, tempura-like, and accompanied by a sweet dip and a peanut sauce dip. All were excellent. The Tom Kah soup was terrific, with a decent amount of chicken and mushrooms and a nice soupy coconut/lemony broth. Finally, the yellow curry was excellent as well - creamy yellow coconut curry with ample beef, carrots and russet potato pieces. A small bowl of jasmine rice came with the curry entree but there is enough sauce in the entree to easily justify an extra side of rice (or take the sauce home to enjoy with your own shredded chicken the next day)! This is how Thai should be! If I had one critique it would only be for (slightly) larger portions for entrees averaging $20 w/ protein). Service was terrific and ambiance is "typical Asian themed" and also not too loud (easy to hear one another conversationally). Bathrooms are gender-specific and clean. We lucked out with street parking but it is sparse. Fortunately, there are several garages within a couple of blocks too. I've posted updated menu pics (with dates) as it seems that the prices have all increased since the majority of menus were posted. read more

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The food was amazing! We have paid the same amount for Italian food and it doesn't even compare to how good the Thai was here. We got the pad Thai and the pork belly drunken noodles. They also had an extensive cocktail menu that was also good read more

I used to work down the street from Zen, so lunch here was super common. I have moved on from that job but visit often. Today I ordered my Panang Curry and what used to be creamy and bursting with complex flavors was anything but. It was so bland. Not sure if they've changed recipes or books - but PLEASE go back to the way things were!!! read more

Came to this place while visiting Phoenix, and I enjoyed the food! The interior is nicely decorated and has comfy chairs and couches you can sit on. I ordered the Khao Soi and Pad Thai. I've definitely had better Pad Thai, but the Khao Soi was amazing! It had so much flavor, big fan of it!! And the service was amazing and they were very attentive to us. Great place! read more

Zen Thai - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

My friend and I came here for dinner after work. She kept telling me how great this place was. So initially , I wanted to try it... We waited about 10 min to be sat. I notice that there were a lot of empty tables that said "reserved" and no one was actually there. As we sat, The guy immediately tries to ask us if we knew what we wanted and I said "no, please give us a couple minutes" and he walks away in a "irritated manner". The ambiance was very cute and intimate. We both noticed it was clean and we ordered a couple appetizers to start which was great! It was Crab dumpling and summer rolls ! They were excellent ! 10/10! Then for dinner we had both ordered pad Thai with shrimp... the presentation could have been better. It looked like it was just plopped on the plate... I took the first bite and was immediately disgusted because it didn't taste like the tamarind sauce that pad Thai usually comes with. It tasted like pure honey.. it really left a bad taste in my mouth and we were very disappointed cuz we were hungry. We flagged another waitress down and told her discreetly how bad it tasted & she did her best to be very apologetic and kind. She took off our pad Thai and left. Very dissatisfied and hoping to re-try this place again ... read more

Zen Thai - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The most bland and unappetizing boat noodle soup I've ever had. A chicken top ramen cup of noodles would've tasted better. The soup was not flavorful at all and the rice noodle to soup ratio was way off. It was practically a mound of overcooked noodles. The restaurant was practically empty but the first server who took my order was unfriendly and never asked me if I'd like a beverage or anything else. He took my order which came out wrong and just grabbed the menu in a hurry. I had to flag him down to ask for a Thai tea(which was overly sweet) and to look at the menu again. He never checked on me and whether or not things were to my liking. Unless I'm in a bind for an idiot-proof Thai dish like pad thai or something, I will likely never return. I'm giving them 2 stars because maybe their other dishes which I haven't tried are better and because the waitress who ended up helping me (who was a different person from my first server) was much more pleasant and attentive than the guy in the Aloha shirt. read more

Zen Thai - Thai tea and Boat Noodles. NOT good. Bland and tasteless. - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Meh. Not sure why this place has so many good reviews. I got the chicken with broccoli. The flavor was ok, but the spice was nothing but extra chili flakes.. had I known that, I would've skipped the "spice" altogether. The place was really dead, only 3 other tables and the service wasn't great. Felt like I was interrupting just being there. Unfortunate because I'm stuck at the hotel across the street and it's very convenient. High price, decent but not great. read more

We stayed in Phoenix after visit Grand Canyon, and both of us want some asian fusion food so we decide to try this Thai restaurant next to our hotel. Overall I think the food is good: Drunken Noodle: we really loves it! Yummy and tasty, just how I imagined. Very nice! Hawaiian Fried Rice: Overall it's good. Not how I imagined since it's has raisin inside, a little "interesting" but overall it taste delicious. Papaya salad: The food taste good but portion is not good. The box is small and half of it are filled with cabbage. So we only had a little papaya salad. I don't know if dine-in will be different or not. Tom yum soup (with Shrimp): The soup taste ok, portion is small. The soup is not sour at all which is kind of disappointed. So overall I rate it 4 star. It's good if you ordered it right. read more

Zen Thai - Papaya Salad is portion is small, the box is filled with two big cabbage on bottom which takes half of space. - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've dined here twice now and I'm so glad I found a delicious Thai spot now that I've moved downtown. First time I came in, I had the Spicy Basil dish for lunch, and I came back with my sister. She's never had Thai food and was reluctant to try, so I had her try the Spicy Basil. She added an egg and pork and she loved it! I got the Red Curry with chicken, it was yummy! We also split the cream cheese ragoons for happy hour. I forget our server's name but he was a young guy and was super accommodating to us, he even sent us home with huge to-go cups for our iced tea & soda! Can't wait to go back and try something different! read more

Zen Thai - Red curry with chicken - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Excellent service and a way better than average Cashew Chicken. First time there and will be back. Plus they are open on Sundays unlike a lot of Thai restaurants. Nice vibe in the place too. read more

Absolutely loved it. Food was delicious, service was great, atmosphere was nice. Highly recommend!!!! read more

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Solid! Drunken noodles with shrimp, steak and chicken. And a Thai beer...Chang. So good! read more

Zen Thai - Drunken Noodles - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We eat a lot of Thai food all over the country and this is in our top 2. I wanted to take photos of the food but we ate it too quickly! We got the green curry with chicken and chicken noodle soup- highly recommend both! My husband picked up the food to go and said they were really friendly and it was super clean. Also the menu is pretty big lots of things to choose from! read more

Zen was just what I needed before heading out of town. I had the chicken pad Thai with their signature sauce and thin noodles. The lunch portion was a little more than I expected or needed. However, it was hot, fresh and had a wonderful Thai sweetness to it. read more

Zen Thai - Chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This place is exceptional, from the food to the service & decor. Thailand is called the land of smiles for reason~ you will leave with one on I ordered the Khao soi which is a curry, noodle soup dish of sorts. The Khao soi was large but had a light feel to it & it was fantastic. My girlfriend ordered the yellow curry which she felt exemplary. Possibly the best thing was the coconut boba drink, it's amazing if you like the flavor of coconut it's a must order. The place has two huge golden statues & nice decor, it's been decorated nicely. It's a perfect spot for a date or special night & kids are also able to come. The service was great, all smiles & gratitude This is truly a Zen cafe & a wonderful addition to downtown Phoenix! Absolutely recommended & we'll absolutely be back!! Happy eating read more

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The food here was so good we didn't have a chance to take pictures before we gobbled it down. Portions were a little small but the taste made up for it. Just my husband and I went out and our food came out a bit apart. We planned on sharing both so it wasn't a big deal, but would have preferred them come out together. The place is small and quaint. Loved the decor. Service was friendly and quick. Overall we would absolutely come back! read more

A popular place downtown because it's tasty and quite the "central" location! The servers are always nice and make sure you have everything you need while there. I was in desperate need for something warm and comforting so I ordered the wonton soup, there's chicken or pork and I chose the pork. Very flavorful and nice for this semi chilly autumn weather. Just a *little bit* on the saltier side but I still enjoyed it. I also ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee; I would've liked it with just a tad less sweetness but it was okay. They have a large menu and lunch specials from Monday-Friday. read more

Zen Thai - Wonton Soup (Pork) Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Iced Thai Tea in the back - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is really great! It's in downtown so parking is naturally tough, but it's totally worth the park and walk or circling around to look for parking around it multiple times. Food was out pretty quick, yet fresh and very tasty. The panang curry with fish was great, smooth almost velvety curry with great flavor and spice. The teriyaki chicken, orange chicken, and eggplant with chicken entre also got two thumbs up! Service was great, multiple check ins after food was brought out and they were helpful in meal selection. The restaurant itself is pretty clean and has some more modern yet classy music playing for a nice vibe during your meal! read more

Zen Thai - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Horrible food and even worse service. The pad Thai was so sweet it was inedible. The shrimp were over cooked and they only provided 4 for a pretty pricey dish. The crab Rangoons were extremely sweet as well and seem to be missing any portions of crab. The side fried rice was the only decent dish. It was bad enough the food was not up to par, but the service was even worse. The workers were glued to their phones and not once was I checked on for any refills of water, drinks, or even to see if I liked the meal. Save your money and try another Thai restaurant. read more

Yum! Curry is one of my very favorite foods and I hadn't had it in a while so I was so glad to have it from here today! I ordered the Penang curry with tofu and a side of steamed veggies. My meal was ready quick. Curry is perfectly creamy and packed with tofu! I got mild but could've handled medium. The veggies were really yummy too I mixed some in with my curry. The meal was a tad expensive but worth it! I would stop in again for a dine in meal! Cute place. read more

Zen Thai - Penang curry with tofu, steamed vegetables, and rice! - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The red curry was nice (medium was mild) and the spicy eggplant dish was also tasty. The sweet potato appetizer was a disappointment - 8 tiny pieces of over-fried dough with no actual sweet potato. The packaging wasn't the best because the sauce leaked. read more

Was visiting Phoenix and checked this place out. It was a Wednesday night so dining was quiet, not busy at all. The ambiance was nice and the wait staff was nice and attentive. The food... AMAZING!! honestly my wife is still raving about the Tom Kha soup after 2 months. She says it's the best soup she's had in the states. I had the green curry and a fried rice... both were amazing! Spiced and cooked to perfection. This is definitely a must try spot! read more

This place is definitely an experience. "It's a vibe" Food was delicious. Portions are large enough to share if you're ordering singular items. I ordered the Pad See Ew and chow mein, both with veggies instead of a protein and a side of white rice. I don't think i've ever had either with bell peppers before but it was definitely delicious! Our host was a older gentleman, he was very polite and made my daughter and I feel comfortable while dinning in. read more

Zen Thai - Chowmein with veggies - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Extremely tasty Thai food, with vegan-friendly options. We ordered take-out from them over the phone and the food was ready when we requested. I requested everything to be vegan over the phone, and then repeated this request for every dish we ordered. Unfortunately, they still put egg in our pad see ew -- not cool. C'mon guys; I couldn't have been clearer. Other than that bad mishap, we ordered their red curry (Thai spicy), broccoli delight with vegan chicken (spicy), and the pad see ew (Thai spicy). The two Thai spicy dishes were not all that spicy, but still packed some good heat. The curry was rich and savoury, but not the most complex Thai curry we've had. The noodle and veggie dishes were tasty well. All in all, another delicious Thai place with vegan options in Phoenix. Annoying that they messed up the one dish. read more

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Restaurant located in downtown Phoenix service was so friendly and inviting upon walking in. Food was delicious. We ordered tamarind tempura shrimp and the meal was so good. read more

Zen Thai - Entrance to Zen Thai - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This restaurant was recommended by the front desk staff at the Hyatt Regency and they did not disappoint. The pad Thai was delicious, I got it medium spicy and it was pretty hot. The ambience here is so cool, perfect for its name! Service was great, my water cup was never even close to empty! I love the Zen grass wall and the layout! I will likely be back during my stay here. read more

Zen Thai - The Zen grass wall - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Ordered house salad & small Tom yum soup with chicken! Fast service and great food! Only thing I didn't care for was the salad dressing bc I was expecting the yellow one which I think is peanut dressing?! Anyways both girls working inside were very nice and prices are average! Go eat there if in Phoenix! read more

Amazing food and service was so quick! I highly recommend the thai wings, we loveddd the sauce. Cute date night and good prices. We had an appetizer and two entrees for around $50 read more

Zen Thai - Drunken Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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The atmosphere here definitely feels zen, it's super calm and relaxing. The waiter is fast and efficient and friendly. His mom is the chef and the flavor is definitely high up there. The zen wings were crispy and saucy. My yellow Currys flavor was on point. The meat and veggies were nice and ssoft. The highlight of this dinner is the fried fish with chili sauce, the crispness and tenderness of the fish was a fabulous combination. I would come here just for that dish. read more

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Food was amazing and service ! The owner and our server took time to chat with us . Pad Thai and Mango sticky rice was delicious!