Zao Asian Cafe

This location was the best one I’d been to! went on a date with my boyfriend and the staff was very friendly. There was a bit of a wait but they were very appreciative of our patience. One specific employee was very kind and hilarious but I’m not sure what his name was.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zao Asian is one of the few places that I feel good about eating gluten-free food without any issues. I love that they change their gloves and wash their hands.

I just wish that they would grab from the middle of the bowls since he next bowl was more than likely touched by gloves with gluten. I'm just really sensitive to gluten and it affects me severely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Night shift on September 1st was killing it 🔥🔥

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This food it so good and it is a perfectly balanced meal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is my favorite Zao location! The employees are all friendly and they are also quick! The line might look long but they move it pretty fast. I have become obsessed recently with their Tiger sauce in my rice bowl. It is SO delicious! There’s plenty for everyone here to accommodate many different diets.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Traeger what’s fantastic made the experience very enjoyable, and the food was delicious as always

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Please, for the love of God, fix your website and make it user-friendly. I get fatigued when placing an order. Also, please add Apple Pay as a checkout option.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

My wife’s favorite place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food great and service was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zao’s Asian Café – Riverton, Mountain View Village: A Disappointing Experience

We recently stopped by Zao’s Asian Café at Mountain View Village in Riverton, hoping for a fresh, flavorful meal—but left feeling thoroughly underwhelmed and frankly, ripped off.

We ordered two bowls: one with rice, pork, and various toppings; the other with noodles, chicken, and toppings. At a glance, the presentation was clean and minimal, but that’s about where the positives ended. Sorry no photos. It wasn’t worth it.

The chicken was dry and tough, noticeably overcooked, and unpleasant to eat. The pork, while slightly more flavorful, came in a portion so small it bordered on insulting. For meals priced around $12–$13 each, with a drink added to the order, we ended up spending close to $30—and walked away hungry and disappointed.

This place feels like it’s cutting corners, especially on portion sizes, without cutting prices. The value just isn’t there. For the cost, there are plenty of better options in the area—many of them just steps away in the same shopping center.

Bottom line: Buyer beware. We won’t be returning, and we suggest you skip Zao’s and spend your money somewhere that offers food worth the price.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Great service and helpful. I was curious about gluten free options and they had it all ready for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My place for some health options now days

Jameson was great! Best bowl I’ve had made at Zao. I come often to Zao

Eat here 2-3 times a week. Jamison provides the best customer experience by far

Food is great, clean, friendly staff, but hands down to this young man Ozzy, this employee always gives the best customer service every time I walk in with my fam he’s always on the clock and always puts a smile and positive attitude we need more people like him.