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    WAT ZAB Thai Food

    4.7 (177 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    N3. Pad Kee Mao
    Tiffany L.

    We came to this food truck park for pizza rolls but since we had some time to kill for them to bake, I decided to see what else was open and thankfully Wat Zab was. I ordered at the window, and the gentleman helping was very kind, helping me choose dishes, and even reminding me of discounts we might qualify for. It was a pretty chilly day but luckily you can wait in your car as a text is sent when the food is ready. When I picked up the food, it was nice and hot and made non spicy as requested. The crab fried rice was surprisingly a bit sweet but the flavor profile was still tasty and I also liked the orange sauce that was included. I liked how the Pad Kee Mao had really tender noodles which soaked up all the sauce and so yummy! Also, just a heads up but beef is not being offered at this time, but the pork was still tender! Overall, I really enjoyed the food we ordered and will be back especially since the price was reasonable for how much food you get!

    N2. Pad See Ew
    Cam H.

    Best idea ever to try this place out. Usually food trucks don't taste as good as restaurants in my opinion but this place proved me wrong. It was actually one of the best Thai food I've had in Austin! I love how wide their noodles were and the flavoring was just perfect. Not too salty and not soggy at all like some of the comments said. Pineapple fried rice was also great. Good service, very quick to get our food. This food truck is located in a parking lot with other food trucks (next to sushi Dawa). There are a few seats. Good to go for a quick bite or if you wish to take your fur baby with you.

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    Mary S.

    Order online or scan the QR code for the link. Came here while waiting on an order from another truck. Wish we had ordered from here instead. They have several Thai plates to choose from, including Panang curry. The eggrolls sampler were perfect for a quick appetizer. The people running the truck were friendly.

    Basil Fried Rice with added chicken
    Ashleigh R.

    Ordered to-go for a team lunch and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Together we had the pad ew, the basil fried rice with added chicken, and the tofu pad Thai. Some of use did ask for extra silverware, sauce, etc and the person assured us more than once that our orders were indeed correct and everything we asked for was in the bag. I ordered the basil fried rice at the spicy spice level. It was not spicy at all. I honestly think I could've gone two spice levels up. The food was hot and fresh to order and had good flavors. The added lime was a great touch as well. My only complaint would be the added chicken was a bit on the drier side and was unfortunately a tad bland. If it just had a wee bit more seasoning, the meal would've been perfect. All in all, I'd recommend and am excited to try more things on the menu.

    Basil fried rice with pork
    T H.

    Tried this place for the first time tonight. I got the basil fried rice with added pork and it exceeded my expectations. They really managed to cook out the fragrance and flavors of the onions and basil, better than some Thai restaurants I've been to. The pork was surprisingly tender. I got medium spicy but it wasn't too bad at all; judging by other reviews, they probably run on the milder side. They seem quite popular because it took ~40 minutes to get my order that was placed on a Thurs night at 6:30pm. The guy taking the orders mentioned they had 18 online orders before me. Took one star off because he was a bit rude and seemed more interested in giving his spiel on how the food is all handmade rather than providing some sort of estimate on expected wait time. Good option on a slower day when the weather is nice.

    N1. Pad Thai
    Madeline A R.

    Really cute food truck with great service! I liked the ambience. The pad Thai was average, and spice level spicy isn't too spicy, but it's good. I added some salt to mine to bring out some more flavors and that helped!

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    Kathleen M.

    I was visiting Neighbor Coffee and Friends, which shares a small seating area with WAT ZAB Thai Food, and had to stop by to pick up some lunch as well. The gentleman was exceptionally friendly and although the gluten free options were not noted on the menu, he was able to list off for me that handful of options which were not gluten free. Thankfully there were only a few things on the menu that I couldn't eat, and I was delighted to order my absolute favorite - pad thai! I split my protein option to half chicken/half tofu and have to say that this was some of the best pad thai I have ever eaten. The sauce is what absolutely makes it and the entire meal was delightful and full of flavor. I'll definitely be back and I can't wait to try other menu items. Very tasty and the seating area is very convenient. Parking is a bit challenging as it seems the area wasn't originally designed with food trucks in mind and there are several nearby businesses, but I was able to find a spot close enough to walk over. 9.7/10 - The food is amazing, service is friendly, and prices are reasonable, but parking is limited.

    Chicken Pad Thai
    Mariana G.

    This truck is in such a nice food truck park! I ordered the chicken pad Thai. You can choose the protein and spice level. The owner recommended going for the mild option, and I'm glad I listened. I enjoy spicy food but also deal with acid reflux, so I thought mild was the perfect amount of spicy. The only thing that was missing was the cilantro. Overall, it was one of the better pad Thai's I've tried.

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    Fast, affordable, and reliably delicious! This is our favorite choice for Thai to go.

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    Food is excellent. Must order online and expect to wait. Reasonable prices. Convenient parking.

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    Disappointed - pad see ew had SO much pepper. Did not taste right at all. Pad thai chicken and pad see ew beef - both meats were dry.

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    Amazing Thai food and great service. My go to is the crab fried rice! Hands down my fave in Austin!

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    I arrived at 12:45 on a Friday. We planned a later lunch to avoid a crowd. My first time there and…read moreI walked into a packed dining room and a line of 10-12 people to order at the counter. But by the time my friend arrived about 1:10 the line had disappeared and the crowd was quickly thinning out. I had the farmhouse club and my friend went with a salad (I forget which one). My sandwich was absolutely delicious and I cleaned it up. His salad was enormous and he couldn't finish it. He had enough leftover to take home for another meal. Neither came with a side but they are available for purchase. The restaurant is bright and cheerful inside with plenty of seating. And the staff are very friendly and eager to assist throughout the meal. The only downside is their prices being a little high for the type of setting so one star off. I will probably return anyway for the delicious sandwich. But I wish it came with chips!

    I've had a few meals at this location, and I'm really hoping this place sticks around. The space…read morehas been through several different restaurants over the years, including Oakmont Cafe and Doc's. I've been for both lunch and dinner, and lunch is clearly the peak time, which makes sense given the sandwich, salad, and soup menu. It feels built for the midday lunch crowd. The kitchen runs very efficiently, the line moves quickly, and online ordering is very easy. It's counter service, but I've taken meals to go a few times and everything traveled well. As of February 2026, it still has that brand new restaurant feel. The interior is bright, clean, and modern, and there's a ton of outdoor seating. However, you are just off 38th Street and across from the Seton medical complex, so al fresco dining may not be the quietest experience depending on traffic and time of day. Overall, a great addition to the area for lunch (or dinner).

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