8.0/10ChineseThai
AI-generated summary
Isan Thai, sour and funky rather than sweet. The is the dish everyone names, made with minced plus fried liver and skin. The is the other one. Ask for Thai spicy, though some regulars say the heat got dialed back after the place got popular. A few think the is the only thing worth ordering.
“That being said for the duck version specifically, the best version is at Zaab Zaab known as Larb Ped U-Don with minced duck breast, fried liver, fried duck skin, lime leaves, charred galangal, and plenty of chili. It's also the only dish I really like there and yep, it's quite hot.”
H3
“Zaab Zaab in Jackson Heights is great. Really full on blast of flavor, not sweet like a lot of Thai places, and spicy.”
H3
“all of their dishes, including other soups I've had, are a departure from the sweet style of Thai commonly found in the city and lean into herbacious, acidic and spicy.”
H3
“Went back recently, it was such a let down, that fragrant creamy green curry became bland, watery, all the grilled items were super over cooked.”
H3
“Zaab Zaab in Elmhurst takes the traditional Larb to new heights with their Duck Larb, incorporating various duck parts – skin, liver, and meat – along with an array of herbs. The result is an incredibly rich and flavorful dish that showcases the chef's creativity.”
H3
“If you can handle your spice for real, Zaab Zaab is such a fun vibe for super legit Thai. The servers sing Thai karaoke while you sit there sweating and questioning your life choices, but it's so good you can't stop.”
H3
“Som Tum Pla Ra from Zaab Zaab. I’ve only ever tapped out from spice twice in my life; once at a Thai chili festival; the second, in the middle of this salad. Suuuuppppeerrrrr funky, too!”
H3
“We got the ribeye larb and the zaab zaab fries. Larb was solid and nice acid to break up our previous meal but the fries just felt like fries despite having their name in them but i guess i dunno what i was expecting.”
H2
“Go to Queens, specifically Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, and Woodside for authentic Thai food!”
H2
“So balanced and spicy, perfect for a sunny day sitting on the roof of market 57!”
H2
“Zaab Zaab (Williamsburg & Woodside locations) is my winner so far.”
H2
“Zaab Zaab (somtum / steak kapow)”
H2