We needed a nice quiet place for dinner and the oyster bar across the street was, no bueno. We…read moresauntered over to Zab Zaab and had a wonderful meal. The service was spot on and very pleasant. We enjoyed a wonderful and meal with some delicious appetizers. I read the reviews and specifically asked for crispy calamari and it was melt in your mouth delicious. Prawn pad Thai and the curry were very good. I enjoyed the spring rolls which were fresh with crisp filling. Definitely a can't go wrong spot for me.

it was our first time visiting the restaurant and it was very busy at dinner. Our server was very…read morenice, friendly and provided valuable suggestions when we ordered We ordered 2 appetizers (calamari and chicken satay, i forgot to take picture of the satay!) and 1 entree (salmon penang curry). The chicken satay was definitely very good, flavorful and tender. The peanut sauce goes very well with the meat. Downside was the calamari, the pieces are quite big which make it not as crispy as it would be. Our favorite was the salmon penang curry. the coconut flavor of the curry together with the sweetness make it a very well balanced item. it went very well with the jasmine rice. We also tried the mango sticky rice. the warm sticky rice went perfectly well with the sweetness of the mango. very well made I would love to visit again to try other items on the list which caught my eyes

I went about 5mins after they opened for lunch and was seated immediately, though there were…read morealready several groups inside. I got the vegetarian cauliflower and tofu khao soi curry (with wonton noodles) - it was delicious, flavorful, and perfect on a cold rainy day. Service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. This restaurant is great for solo dining - I went by myself and sat at the counter next to two women who were also dining solo.

fat mao was busy when we visited around noon on a sunday and we ended up sitting at the bar. the…read morespace has a casual, modern feel with an open kitchen and a pretty lively atmosphere. unfortunately, there was a strong burnt grease smell hanging through the restaurant that was hard to ignore during the meal. our party of two ordered the khao soi chicken curry ($24) and the braised duck noodles ($26). one thing fat mao does well is the freshness of the ingredients. both dishes came with fresh bean sprouts, a lime wedge, cilantro, and a choice of noodles, which added nice brightness and texture. the presentation was appealing and both bowls looked carefully put together. i had the khao soi chicken curry with clear rice sheet noodles, those soft, silky, wide translucent rice noodles, but they didn't really unfold or separate nicely and felt like they may have been slightly overcooked. the broth was a rich, creamy northern thai style curry with crispy noodles and pickled mustard greens. while it had good flavour, it leaned a bit salty overall. the braised chicken leg also didn't taste freshly cooked, which was disappointing. my friend had the braised duck noodles with shanghai wide noodles. the aromatic soy broth was comforting and the duck was tender, though the seasoning again came across a bit salt heavy. overall, fat mao was okay. the fresh garnishes and nice presentation were highlights, but the strong saltiness, chicken that didn't taste freshly made, and the lingering burnt grease smell took away from the experience. not a bad meal, but not one i'd be in a rush to go back for.

This was a great experience. We went for an anniversary lunch and the food was amazing. Fish was…read morefresh. They said the fish is imported weekly from Japan and the two more local fish were sockeye salmon from Vancouver and King salmon from Alaska. My favorite was the shrimp dish! I also loved the noodles. The salmon was so fresh and it melts in your mouth!

After having several fine sushi spots in Vancouver, I thought I'd try this one and happy I did…read more Unique. I tried the aburi oshi, pressed, seared fish. The pressing made it seem almost like a combo of the fish. I tried the sampler, each one had a different seasoning on it. I really liked the salmon with a jalapeno on top. The mackerel was pretty good, but I think "fishier' than raw mackerel, the sauce was thicker than I expected. I enjoyed the shrimp too. It almost didn't look like shrimp, but tasted like it. I liked the lemon/lime on it a ton. Sat at the bar, big bar, was away from the view, but the server was super friendly.

4.5/5 Came here around 6:30pm on a Saturday and we put our…read morename down. There were about 3 people ahead of us and we were called and seated in about 20 minutes. My partner really wanted to try their Boat Noodle for a while now so we were quite excited to try that dish. The waiter was nice and recommended a couple dishes for us. Som Tum (Papaya Salad) 3/5 The texture was nice and it tasted refreshing but it is QUITE spicy. I appreciate the authentic Thai spice level but it was too spicy for us. I liked the sourness and I know this rating is a very personal rating based on our spice tolerance. Roti with Curry Sauce 3.75/5 Nice, flaky roti that wasn't too oily. I wish there was a little more sauce. Pad See Ew with Crab Meat 4/5 Great flavor. There was a decent number of clumped up noodle but the portion was great. Good amount of crab as well. Boat Noodle Soup 4.25/5 This was the best boat noodle we had so far. Flavorful broth with generous portion of various meats. There could be an option to get more noodles but my partner got this and she was satisfied with the amount since there were good chunks of meat. Good heat that creeps up. Roselle Drink 3.75-4.5/5 Great compliment to the dishes as it lightened and refreshed our pallette. Slightly sour. It tasted better with the food than by itself. Thai Milk Tea 3.5/5 Good enough. Wasn't the best but wasn't bad. Rainbow Sweet Sticky Rice 4.25/5 We were surprised it came in a cup and that it was soup-ier than we imagined. I was hoping that they had mango sticky rice but we thoroughly enjoyed the coconut I think it's also important to keep in mind that this is a relatively fast paced restaurant. There is some wait so you want to finish your food, pay, and leave. The staff was nice but we could tell that they wanted to keep the flow. We would be coming back again for sure! We loved the staff and the food.

One of my favourite Thai restaurant in Vancouver! Food is amazing! Authentic Thai flavours. Some…read moredishes are quite spicy so pay attention to their * system! But if it gets too spicy, just order a Thai milk tea and you're good to go again! I really enjoy their boat noodle and their stir fried noodles. Don't expect fancy decor. They are clean and tidy but simple.

Love this family style place! Top 3 Thai restaurants I've tried around the world. (Minus Thailand…read more that will be next year) this is the best one in Vancouver hands down! I've had almost everything on the menu, never had anything I didn't like. My pro tips. Stuffed chicken wings, pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, tom kha soup. They kill it every time. Reservations are a must on weekends. Or stroll in on a weekday and there isn't long waits.

We had to try the oldest Thai restaurant in Vancouver! We made a reservation after hearing it can…read moreget quite busy, and I'm glad we did. Even on a weekday evening, the restaurant was nearly full. We started with the papaya salad, which was fresh, crisp, and nicely seasoned. We also ordered the roasted duck curry. I'm not usually the biggest duck fan, but the curry itself had great flavor. The broth was a bit looser and soupier than I was expecting, but it paired wonderfully with rice. I was also surprised to find pieces of whole fruit in the curry, something I haven't encountered in Thai curries before. The standout of the meal was definitely the Crying Tiger platter. We ordered it with both beef and pork jowl. While the beef was excellent, the pork jowl was especially memorable. Both meats had a wonderful charred, smoky flavor from the grill and were served alongside fresh vegetables and sticky rice, making for a satisfying and well-balanced dish. The prices were also extremely reasonable for the quality and portions. There are still so many dishes on the menu I'd love to try, and I'd happily return on a future visit to Vancouver.

I placed my order on the tablet. Before the two ladies who were placing their order with the…read morecashier. They both got served. I got up and ask and she tells me 5 mins. Why would you make people wait when they ordered first? It's just one person working and I get it but it's not right. If you want to encourage people to use a tablet then you should skip around orders. And she didn't bring or tell you where utensils are. But. She did for all the other customers.

Perfect lunch spot. Pick a base and a protein then take a seat. Food comes out shortly. Portion…read moresizes are excellent! Workers are helpful. Would be nice if they offered hot tea, but tap water is free flowing here.

The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. The service was…read morefriendly, and the environment was comfortable. It's a Cambodian restaurant worth recommending.

As usual, I'm late to the party. I've heard about Phnom Penh…read moreand its famous chicken wings ever since I moved to Vancouver, nine-ish years ago. My fellow Yelpers raved about this place when I first moved here, and my kid came here with her school pals 5-6 years ago and also raved about the wings. It's been on my list to come here forever - and last night, finally, I did. It did not disappoint. My kid warned me, there'll probably be a line up waiting to get in (they don't take reservations here. I checked), so we decided to go at an off-time and get an early dinner, around 5pm on Friday. We walked there and, miracle of miracle, there was no line and we got seated right away. (Granted, we got the last vacant table in the place, and when we left after our meal, there already was a line of people waiting to get in). Food-wise...wow. I am NOT one for adventurous eating, so there were dishes on the menu I couldn't comfortably order (I wish I could, but hey, I'm better now than I used to be!). Still, there was lots for me to choose from. And first and foremost, I HAD to try the famous chicken wings. And I can honestly say, they were the best I've ever had: SO SO crunchy and crispy on the outside, and hot and moist on the inside. OMG so so so good. I can't speak highly enough of these! My kid ordered the butter beef. It was tasty and soft ("like butta!"), and the marinade was lovely, but personally, I couldn't get over the...rawness and redness of the meat and juice (which looked like blood to me). For fellow non-adventurous eaters out there, this might not be for you, despite how flavorful it tasted. It was just hard for me to get over how it looked. (I know I'm in a minority here. This dish is one of their most popular and asked-for dishes). We had the garlic dry spare ribs. I love spareribs. These were delicious but a tad too salty and greasy. I brought most of them home and had them today for lunch. I gotta say, they were so much better for me today: less salty, and I blotted off the excess grease. Delicious! My kid ordered a "small" sweet and sour soup with prawns, and wow, it came in a huge black cauldren. I can't imagine ordering a large size. Anyhow, this soup was a stand-out soup - especially for my kid who said she had dreams about it all night (lol)! So complex in flavors - spicy, sweet, savory, chock full of prawns and sprouts and lotus shoots and pineapple chunks and and other delicious stuff.... For me, it was a wee tad too spicy, but wow, even I thought, this is a special soup. So delicious and warming. 10/10. Our servers were prompt and impressively able to efficiently tend to a full house of diners. They got it all down to a science here. One issue of note: my kid had to use the washroom at one point and she left for a very extended period of time. I actually thought at one point that something had happened to her or she was ill, she was gone so long (VERY unlike her). When she returned, she told me it was "quite a hike", around the back of the restaurant and up a flight of stairs, too. I only make note of this in case anyone has mobility issues, know that the bathroom will be difficult (or impossible) for you to access.