Zab Zab Thai Cuisine

Closed til 5pm maybe next time

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

This place was alright for Thai food, I got a spicy soup which was not spicy and I tasted more tomato than anything but I was really hungry and it did the job. I got it with a side of steamed rice and I give it a 4 because it could’ve been better but it was still delicious. I’d def go again but probably get something else.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Love this place. We've tried most of the Thai places in the area and this is by far our favorite. It feels the most authentic. My only complaint is that they don't offer different spice levels (which I think says more about the clientele than about their food, because this has been the case at every Thai restaurant we've tried around here so far). I have family from Thailand and have visited the country before, so I think my standards are higher than most in the area, but overall this place is great and I'm happy to have a go-to for Thai cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just had to share our incredible experience at Zab Zab Thai in Monterey. This place absolutely blew us away from the moment we walked in.

The service here is top-notch - the staff was so friendly and welcoming, and they really knew their stuff when it came to the menu. You can tell they care about making sure every guest has a great time.

Every single dish we ordered was cooked to perfection. We ordered Pineapple Fried Rice, Basil Fried Rice and Panang Curry with Chicken. Sticky Rice with Mango Dessert was the perfect way to end our meal.

Here's the thing - we enjoyed it so much that we actually went back the very next day! How often does that happen? The second visit was just as amazing as the first. The consistency really impressed us.

Zab Zab Thai definitely made our Monterey trip even more special. We fell in love with this beautiful town, and this restaurant was a big part of that experience. If you are in Monterey, do yourself a favour and check out Zab Zab Thai.

Highly, highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our favorite go to place for dinner or takeout. Best Thai food I have ever had. The owners clearly love what they do. We miss them every December when they close down for a week or so to visit their home in Thailand.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Definitely a good place to eat! Loved the egg rolls and their signature Tom Yum fried rice!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

The food was by far the worst thai food i've ever had. There is no way pad thai tastes that sweet and salty. And I got pad thai, not a northern thai dish, a dish that is extremely easy and universal to make. Such a massive disappointment. I have no idea how people around here think this place is considered good thai.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

Cute, cozy, no-frills Thai restaurant with a super friendly staff and all your favorite classics dishes cooked to perfection. I visited Zab Zab for dinner after a long day of exploring the Monterey Bay Aquarium, so we were absolutely famished. We tried their tom yum soup, cashew stir fry, mango coco curry, and pad see ew, all of which were delightful. The tom yum was refreshing and creamy, with a great balance of coconut milk and spice. It had a generous portion of veggies and tofu, and the fire pot it was served in was super fun. My second favorite had to be the mango coco curry — it was refreshing and fruity, yet perfectly savory and slightly spicy. It was a bit sweet from the fruit, but that helped balance out the other spices and flavors. The shrimp was tender, and I loved the chunks of mango inside. You also can never go wrong with a good cashew stir fry or pad see ew — all of them were cooked well and tasty. I do think the pad see ew and, across a few dishes, the tofu could have used a tiny bit more seasoning, but it was still solid.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Cute little thai restuarant with cozy outdoor patio with plenty of shade. There is parking in the back!!! The food was great and you can choose your spice level. They have levels 0-4 for spice! I got the chicken pad thai. So yummy!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been coming to ZAB Zab since it opened and have always been treated like a member of the family....Even when it is busy and Pooy, Thong, OP, and Dao are running around, they take the time to take care of me the best they can. The food is always great, you just have to make sure to order the REAL REAL version of the dish.. Kai Soy forever!!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

✨✨✨😍😍 delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Place was cozy, nice and clean, friendly environment, food was excellent, customer service was even better....reasonable prices ......strongly recommend....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I normally dine at this about once a week when I come to Monterey.
I love the all the foods, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is very friendly.
I highly recommend this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great menu items! the staff are so friendly and the food is always wonderful. yes, there is parking! it's in the back of the building.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hands down the best Thai in Monterey!! Amazing staff, consistently great food:) Thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5