While my experience at Zab Zab Thai was mixed, there were definitely highlights worth mentioning. The Pad See Ew didn't quite hit the mark for me, lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting. However, where Zab Zab Thai truly shines is in their selection of curries. From the aromatic green curry to the rich and creamy red curry, each dish delivered a delightful burst of authentic Thai flavors. If you're a curry enthusiast, Zab Zab Thai is definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
M Pak
I stopped by today for a light dinner after a golf game. I went without much expectations, but it was so delicious. In particular, the ordinary-looking spring rolls taste really fresh and healthy. It wasn't the spring roll you normally get at Vietnamese restaurants. We didn't take any pictures, but we finished it in admiration. The coconut soup was really healthy, but I think it would have been better if it had been a little warmer. Tom Cha Noodles came out a bit lumpy and it was a mess.It's worth a visit when you need a quick meal in Monterey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zab Zab Fresh Spring Rolls Appetizer, Tom Kha Soup with Chicken
nathalie hewasundara
Some of the best Thai food I’ve had. it was really nice just hit the spot. My only problem is the space seemed a little cramped inside. Other than that everything else is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Oxford
Excellent food great service
Tess Tyler
Super delicious!
Gautam Begde
The best place for Thai in Monterey Bay! Had dinner here 3 nights in a row and it exceeded my expectations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriela Powell
We had dinner at Zab Zab for the third time and continue to be utterly impressed with the food! Have not had a dish that we did not love. A must try when you ever find yourself in Monterey!!! Highly recommend Zab Zab.Kid-friendliness: The servers were nice to our 2 year old.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Kha Soup, Pad See EW, Tom Yum Soup, Pan Fried Rice, Pad Thai Noodles, Drunken Noodles
This is a cute little gem nestled in Monterey. Parking is a little rough , but if you're lucky, you will get street parking in the front , if not, there are parking garages nearby.The staff is friendly and efficient. We started off with the appetizer shrimp dumpling, and it was sooo delicious. It came with a yummy lil sauce you dip the dumplings in. We highly recommend this appetizer. For our main lunch dishes,My husband got the red curry, and I got the massamun beef. Our son had the chicken noodle soup .Food was flavorful and just enough.We definitely recommend to to by for a lunch or dinner If in town .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice
Jazmine “Malee” Ruppenthal
I love this place. Whether it's for take out or dining in the staff is all these super fun and it can be an intimate setting inside or outside or it could be allowed. Chaotic, crab shoot just depends on. Have a dining room fill up.The Thai food is so authentic it takes me back to Thailand every time I eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein, Pineapple Fried Rice, Tom Kha Soup, Zab Zab Fresh Spring Rolls Appetizer, Pineapple Curry, Tom Yum Soup, Pot Stickers Gyoza Appetizer, Yellow Curry, Red Curry, Pad Thai Noodles, Drunken Noodles
Pavel Cherkashin
Great family-owned
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zab Zab Fresh Spring Rolls Appetizer
Elvira Zavala
Yummy flavorful food! The outside seating was very welcoming and the prices are family affordable. Definitely one of our stomping grounds when we're in that area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Diana Nguyen
Maybe because my husband and I are from LA, which has an abundance of authentic and tasty Thai food, but we were underwhelmed by the flavor and service of Zab Zab, unfortunately.It was a Thursday night on 12/28/23 at 6:45pm approximately that we arrived. We were seated almost an HOUR later and got to eat 15+ minutes after. It was soooooo busy and we thought we had come on a good day. We looked up this place on Reddit and it was recommended but maybe it's because most were local opinions? I'm assuming Monterey doesnt have a lot of Thai options.We assume a waiter/waitress had called out on a shift because there were only 3 servers from what we could see for the whole place, servicing inside and outside.What I really didn't like is that while we were waiting for our table, one waitress had us look at the menu and actually order before we even had a table. However, it turned out to be a blessing because our food took forever to come out after being seated and we heard other patrons complain about the wait as well - yikes!After being so hungry and the food finally came out, we had a bite and looked at each other. The food was... mediocre. We both had ordered dishes from "the wok." It had no flavor or spice, in my opinion. The sauce could have stuck better to the vegetables and protein if they threw in a bit of a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up. I'm not a professional chef but having cooked many meals from around the world at home, I was disappointed. The wait times made it way worst but the servers were trying their very best against such a numerous crowd.We probably will not be back but the ambience was nice. Tables could be physically smaller outside (i.e. square or rectangle instead of bulky, circular ones) to fit more parties but that's also just my opinion.
Vegetarian friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice
The food makes up for it's s***** service.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
I love the food oh my God so good ? I ❤️ ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
While my experience at Zab Zab Thai was mixed, there were definitely highlights worth mentioning. The Pad See Ew didn't quite hit the mark for me, lacking the depth of flavor I was expecting. However, where Zab Zab Thai truly shines is in their selection of curries. From the aromatic green curry to the rich and creamy red curry, each dish delivered a delightful burst of authentic Thai flavors. If you're a curry enthusiast, Zab Zab Thai is definitely worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
I stopped by today for a light dinner after a golf game. I went without much expectations, but it was so delicious. In particular, the ordinary-looking spring rolls taste really fresh and healthy. It wasn't the spring roll you normally get at Vietnamese restaurants. We didn't take any pictures, but we finished it in admiration. The coconut soup was really healthy, but I think it would have been better if it had been a little warmer. Tom Cha Noodles came out a bit lumpy and it was a mess.It's worth a visit when you need a quick meal in Monterey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zab Zab Fresh Spring Rolls Appetizer, Tom Kha Soup with Chicken
Some of the best Thai food I’ve had. it was really nice just hit the spot. My only problem is the space seemed a little cramped inside. Other than that everything else is
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food great service
Super delicious!
The best place for Thai in Monterey Bay! Had dinner here 3 nights in a row and it exceeded my expectations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had dinner at Zab Zab for the third time and continue to be utterly impressed with the food! Have not had a dish that we did not love. A must try when you ever find yourself in Monterey!!! Highly recommend Zab Zab.Kid-friendliness: The servers were nice to our 2 year old.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Kha Soup, Pad See EW, Tom Yum Soup, Pan Fried Rice, Pad Thai Noodles, Drunken Noodles
Restaurantji Recommends
This is a cute little gem nestled in Monterey. Parking is a little rough , but if you're lucky, you will get street parking in the front , if not, there are parking garages nearby.The staff is friendly and efficient. We started off with the appetizer shrimp dumpling, and it was sooo delicious. It came with a yummy lil sauce you dip the dumplings in. We highly recommend this appetizer. For our main lunch dishes,My husband got the red curry, and I got the massamun beef. Our son had the chicken noodle soup .Food was flavorful and just enough.We definitely recommend to to by for a lunch or dinner If in town .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pineapple Fried Rice
I love this place. Whether it's for take out or dining in the staff is all these super fun and it can be an intimate setting inside or outside or it could be allowed. Chaotic, crab shoot just depends on. Have a dining room fill up.The Thai food is so authentic it takes me back to Thailand every time I eat there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chow Mein, Pineapple Fried Rice, Tom Kha Soup, Zab Zab Fresh Spring Rolls Appetizer, Pineapple Curry, Tom Yum Soup, Pot Stickers Gyoza Appetizer, Yellow Curry, Red Curry, Pad Thai Noodles, Drunken Noodles
Great family-owned
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zab Zab Fresh Spring Rolls Appetizer
Yummy flavorful food! The outside seating was very welcoming and the prices are family affordable. Definitely one of our stomping grounds when we're in that area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Maybe because my husband and I are from LA, which has an abundance of authentic and tasty Thai food, but we were underwhelmed by the flavor and service of Zab Zab, unfortunately.It was a Thursday night on 12/28/23 at 6:45pm approximately that we arrived. We were seated almost an HOUR later and got to eat 15+ minutes after. It was soooooo busy and we thought we had come on a good day. We looked up this place on Reddit and it was recommended but maybe it's because most were local opinions? I'm assuming Monterey doesnt have a lot of Thai options.We assume a waiter/waitress had called out on a shift because there were only 3 servers from what we could see for the whole place, servicing inside and outside.What I really didn't like is that while we were waiting for our table, one waitress had us look at the menu and actually order before we even had a table. However, it turned out to be a blessing because our food took forever to come out after being seated and we heard other patrons complain about the wait as well - yikes!After being so hungry and the food finally came out, we had a bite and looked at each other. The food was... mediocre. We both had ordered dishes from "the wok." It had no flavor or spice, in my opinion. The sauce could have stuck better to the vegetables and protein if they threw in a bit of a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up. I'm not a professional chef but having cooked many meals from around the world at home, I was disappointed. The wait times made it way worst but the servers were trying their very best against such a numerous crowd.We probably will not be back but the ambience was nice. Tables could be physically smaller outside (i.e. square or rectangle instead of bulky, circular ones) to fit more parties but that's also just my opinion.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2