Our friend took us to this restaurant in Newport Beach. There's no self parking, it's all valet parking only. The restaurant is cute and cozy, service is very good. We ordered their famous Pumpkin Curry, Drunken Noodle, and Crying Tiger. Loved the Crying Tiger, the beef was good quality and seasoned well. The Drunken Noodle was delicious as well. One pleasant surprise is that the portion are big, unlike the typical Thai restaurant. We only ordered 3 dishes to share between 4 people and that was more than sufficient. Definitely will come back. read more

We had Zabb Thai again for our office lunch today. It was so much better this time. We had: papaya salad, pad see ew with beef, chicken stir fried with vegetables, pad Thai with tofu, and a large tray of egg rolls. Everything was delicious this time. The noodles were nice and chewy still and not mushy for both dishes, pad see ew and pad Thai. The beef in the pad see ew was so tender. And the papaya salad was very good. read more

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Zabb Thai Cuisine did not disappoint! We ordered a couple dishes so we could try a little bit of everything, and every single thing we had was delicious. The flavors were bold, authentic, and perfectly balanced. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was cute and relaxed. You can tell they really care about the food they're serving. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, and there wasn't one dish that disappointed. Definitely a hidden gem for Thai food! I'll absolutely be back to try more. read more

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Everything was delicious! We arrived around 9:30 PM, shortly before the kitchen was scheduled to close, but the service was still incredibly warm and accommodating. They even reopened the kitchen for us so we could order an additional soup -- such a thoughtful touch! The restaurant is huge with tons of seating, so it's a great option whether you're dining with a group or just want a more spacious atmosphere. Our standouts were the Tom Kha Soup, Drunken Noodles, and Spicy Thai Fried Rice all packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. They were also very accommodating to food sensitivities. Two of my friends are gluten-free and vegan, and both were able to find options they really enjoyed. It's always nice to find a restaurant that takes dietary needs seriously without sacrificing flavor. We had a great experience and will definitely be back to try more of the menu! read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Spicy Thai fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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If I could give this place six stars, I would! The service was great! Everyone was so nice. Every dish was full of flavor and filled with veggies. We were vegetarian today and felt very full after the meal. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

This is a really good Thai spot if you're in the area or just driving down PCH! Definitely enjoyed our meal, the server was awesome and made some good recommendations. You could never go wrong with Thai food. Pretty good portion sizing as well. read more

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I've always been a fan of Thai food. In fact, over the years my taste buds have changed where I actually enjoy it more spicy than not. So I was super excited when my friend recommended me go there for dinner. Now I had seen this place for a million years when I lived in Orange county and it had changed hands a while back. But I was so excited as it's probably one of the more beautiful restaurants that I've seen right off of Pacific Coast highway. They have valet parking in the front, and because Newport Beach is severely limited in their parking choices, it's best to take advantage of that. Walking into the place, it has a wonderful, warm inviting atmosphere. The people and servers are really helpful and very warm in the front. They definitely make good suggestions, so take advantage of their expertise. We ate a bunch of stuff. From the spring rolls, to the chicken set hey, too to Coconut milk soup to crying tiger, I was absolutely stuffed by the time dessert came around. My friend told me I had to try the Coconut ice cream, but I was leaning more towards to the Thai tea creme brulee. I said what the heck? Let's order both. Everything was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked. I would give this place 10 Stars if I could but you will only allow five so let me say it here. This is definitely a 5 plus place. Bottom line? I will definitely be coming back here again. If you live anywhere near Newport Beach, you owe it to yourself to go to this place. Super delicious, super fun and very casual relaxed that experience. read more

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Food was delicious, fresh and flavorful! Would absolutely order from here next time I'm in the area and want Thai food. Not pictured were the spring rolls which I did not care much for, also the green curry was amazing as well. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai and shrimp Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Wow. Zabb Thai Cuisine in Newport seriously exceeded my expectations. I've lived in Orange County for over 17 years, and finding a really good Thai restaurant, especially in South OC, is harder than it should be. Most of the time, I have to drive all the way to Thai Town in Hollywood just to get something that actually tastes right. I ordered the Lad Na, spicy basil fried rice, Pad Thai, and chicken egg rolls. Everything was delicious. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the filet meat and chicken were clean, tender, and didn't have those random pieces of fat you have to quietly spit into a napkin when nobody is looking. The flavors were on point and exceeded my expectations compared to most of the Thai restaurants I've tried throughout Orange County. In my opinion, this place even beats Manao in Tustin, and I don't say that lightly. The restaurant has a nice upscale feel, but the prices are still reasonable. The service was also above par. From the valet, to being seated, to the staff checking on us, they were on it. Everyone was very nice, attentive, and they even boxed up all of our leftovers for us. That small stuff matters. Now, if there was one thing I had to critique, it would be the Thai iced tea. Anyone who knows me knows I will never shut up about the ice. Thai tea is usually one of the first things I order because it tells me a lot about how authentic the place is. It should be served with crushed ice, not regular cube ice. The crushed ice slowly melts and perfectly balances out the sweetness as the drink sits. Some places make Thai tea way too sweet. Some use that gross premixed powdered Nesquik tasting stuff. Some are just flat out horrible. Fresh brewed Thai tea leaves, crushed ice, and the half and half floating above the dark tea is how it should look. If the cream isn't floating on top, you might as well replace it with water, especially when you're paying the price of a number three at In N Out for one drink. To be fair, the Thai tea here was good. It just needed crushed ice. Being Thai and growing up eating real Thai food, I'm naturally picky. Sometimes probably too picky. But Zabb earned it. This is officially my new go to Thai restaurant in Orange County. The food was memorable, the service was excellent, and the max tip was well deserved. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Wow!! Fiiiiiinally made it to this not-so-hidden gem!!! Drove by a million times but never stopped. Soooo glad I did!! There is literally no parking...so they offer complimentary valet parking!! Amazing!! We got seated right away..it was 6 on a Thursday and there was a steady flow of people. The dining area was nice and cozy with a large fireplace as the central focal point. You weren't overhearing other conversations and the lighting was nice and soft. Cloth napkins and table cloths were a really nice touch. Especially when the prices averaged 20-30 per plate. Depends on what protein you get ...our squid pad Thai was $20 (5/2026) and it was a huuuuuge portion. Sooo worth it!! The tom kha soup pot was also a huuuuge portion for $18. A real value!!the vegan in our group was beyond happy with the selection-pretty much the entire menu...plus the vegan dessert options were more than expected. All the food was fresh and so delicious!! Our server, Yesenia was the best! Sooo sweet and patient. We'll be back!! read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Front - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Zabb is definitely one of our favorite Thai spots. One of my good friends planned a double date at Zabb and we were amazed by the quality of service, food, and cocktails. The servers were very attentive, friendly and helpful. They were great about clearing plates regularly throughout the meal. Food was exceptional and the portions were generous. The only dish that didn't hit was the pad thai, but the Khao Soi absolutely delicious & the pineapple fried rice was solid. Highly recommend if you're in the area craving Thai Food. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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What a disappointment. The food was mediocre, lots of vegetable for sure but for example my peanut sauce chicken had no flavor, the peanut sauce inexistant. We paid $100 for a so-so take out dinner!! read more

Food was outstanding but what stood out the most was the top notch customer service!! Highly recommend. Definitely intend on returning!

Decent Thai food in Newport Beach - we did takeout from here earlier this evening instead of braving the Valentine's Day crowds. We paid a little over $150 for: Thai chicken wings, Rice, Veg Pot stickers, Mee krob with tofu, Yellow curry with tofu, Satay chicken, Kapow chicken, and Drunken noodles with vegetables. All the food was enjoyed, but my favorites were the apps: pot stickers, satay chicken and Thai chicken wings. The yellow curry tofu was also good but had too much turmeric in it, and the Kapow chicken was too bland. Happy to order from here again. read more

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Great local spot for some authentic Thai food, with great Thai decor! We went for a coworkers going away lunch, and food came out quick, especially as we were a party of 10. Highly recommend the drunken noodles and Thai tea here, staples of my traditional Thai food order :) Waiters were attentive, and the food HIT! If you're looking for some great local Thai food, 8.5/10 :) read more

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Randomly ended up here for lunch and I am so glad I did. Pros: *Great service. Staff were friendly and timely. They also chased me down in the parking lot when I forgot my credit card in the bill book. *Delicious food. Very flavorful! I especially liked the soup that came with the lunch special - nice and comforting with a rich cilantro flavor. Portion sizes for the entrees were generous, too. *Affordable. For the amount and quality of food, I thought this place gave you good bang for your buck. Cons: *The parking lot was a bit small but that wasn't an issue at lunchtime - maybe it would be more hassle during a dinner rush though. read more

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I still love Zabb so much! It has become my fiancé & my go to spot...so much so that my fiancé planned a surprise engagement dinner party with friends and family after he proposed to me! A large long dining table was put together near the fireplace for all of our people to share dinner & a celebration together. An out of town friend had sent a cake and Zabb was kind enough to let us serve it after dinner. There were a lot of us and the staff at Zabb handled it so well. Zabb remains a favorite & our families and friends love it too! Zabb has countless vegan options for me and my family and friends & non-vegan options for my fiancé and his family! We love a place that can accommodate everyone! Funny enough, I already had plans to go to Zabb the next day to enjoy their Newport Beach Restaurant Week (which OC restaurant week 2026 is coming up!), and we didn't have as many leftovers as we were hoping from the dinner (since everyone enjoyed the dishes thoroughly), so we went back the next day for their Restaurant Week menu! Yum. Always a reliably delicious meal. Thank you Zabb!! read more

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I got the vegan jungle curry Wow It was good And I asked for it 10/10 spicy. It did not disappoint Comes with rice Parking is fine if you're picking up. The valet guy will tell you where to park! read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Jungle Curry - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

First but not the last time I'm coming here! I'm obsessed with the Pad Thai here; I think about it almost every day! The flavors were explosive and the noodles' texture were perfect! The restaurant was wonderful, it has a beautiful & authentic aesthetic and vibe! The parking situation here sucks though. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

There is an entire page of amazing vegan options here and you can also make a lot of the other items vegan that are not on that page. Clear labels, AMAZING service and such good food I love it here. read more

Great quality Thai food at a reasonable price. The service was fast and friendly. We had a party of 5 ppl. The ambiance was elegant and a little fancy. Not too fancy. They have a small parking lot w/ valet parking. The flavor to each dish was amazing. The Khao Soi was a little spicy. My favorites were the Tofu Fried Rice and Tofu Pad Thai. Definitely recommend and would come back here. Tofu Fried Rice: 4.5/5 Pad See Eww Chicken: 4/5 Pad Thai Tofu: 4.5/5 Tom Kha Soup: 4/5 Khao Soi Tofu: 4/5 read more

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I looked for thr best Thai food and the area and I think we struck gold! We had 5 dishes and we could have gone down to 2 or 3 the portions are so large! We started with Cream cheese fried wontons, shrimp spring rolls, and steamed potstickers. I would say the potstickers were mynleast favorite. They were Thai style so a little different then I expected but still good. Also had a delicious Tom kha soup which is delicious! Creamy and filled with shrimp in every bite. The 5 dishes we went with were Red Curry, Singapore Mai Fun, Young Ginger with Duck, BBQ pork with chow fun noodles. and finally the combo fried rice. I have to say, that the meal was one of the best I had in a Thai restaurant in some time. Fireplace lit in the back area tables of all sizes with a wonderful relaxing ambiance. The service was so great that our server was so on top of everything Multiple staff members made sure our water was full at all time and continued to make sure our service was perfect! Worth the 15 min from Irvine! read more

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Thanksgiving at Zabb Thai Cuisine (Minus the Turkey, Plus Way More Flavor) If Thanksgiving dinner packed its bags, ditched the turkey, and ran off to Thailand for a flavor upgrade, it would taste exactly like our night at Zabb Thai Cuisine. We kicked things off with the beef skewers, a solid start--basically the appetizer version of that one dependable cousin who always brings the good mac 'n' cheese to the family potluck. My picky eater ordered a kids' toy-Rogers situation (truly a Thanksgiving miracle) which he enjoyed... but then he met the lemon chicken. True to form, he looked at it the same way he looks at Aunt Jasmin's mystery casserole: absolutely not. A tradition is a tradition. I ordered the mango burst, which was delicious but sweet enough to qualify as its own dessert. Thankfully, the tom kha soup with shrimp brought balance back to my universe. Creamy, cozy, and loaded with shrimp--like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket after your third plate of food at Thanksgiving dinner. My handsome BF stayed classic with a Thai iced tea and the garlic pepper shrimp with white rice--a combo so good even the Thanksgiving turkey would retire early. And dessert? Mango fritters with mango ice cream. Perfect. Shareable. The kind of dessert you pretend you'll split evenly but definitely end up negotiating like it's the last slice of holiday pie. Our waitress was sweet and the valet made everything convenient. Overall: 10/10 would celebrate a Thai-sgiving here again. . Stress free and low-key. Next time will snap more pics but everything was solid. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Mango dessert - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

The food doesn't have much flavor. The place atmosphere is nice but not so great for food. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Sampler - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Our restaurant week tour continued today with a lunch at Zabb. The dining room was bright and lit well naturally with large windows. Portion sizes were really big providing for a tasty value meal! Great spot for Thai food. read more

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First time ! Apparently I greatly overestimated my spice tolerance. They asked for my spice level from 1-10 and I confidently chose a 4. FOUR. I am currently eating dinner while questioning every decision that led me here. I genuinely cannot comprehend what happens to someone who orders a 10. Do they finish dinner? Do they survive? Is there a waiver? That being said, the food is delicious and I clearly have some personal growth to do before attempting level 5. 10/10 food. 4/10 spice humbled me. Would absolutely order again. read more

Food and service are both excellent! It's beautifully decorated and could accommodate large party. But, the location is right on the busy PCH, but it's free valet so it makes up for the tricky location. We truly enjoyed our meal. read more

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We tried this restaurant for weekday lunch and it was not busy that time. Cozy and comfortable environment. We had Pad Thai and Green curry. Reasonable and good quality food. I like this restaurant. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai and Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Parking is complimentary valet only, with no other options near by. We (four people) arrived at 5:30pm on a Saturday and were asked if we had a reservation. We did not, but were seated right away. Servers were nice, and seemed pretty busy. Lots of large parties. Appetizers came out fairly quickly, entrees took a bit longer. Dessert took the longest after ordering for whatever reason. Everything we ate was pretty good, would definitely get the curry noodle dish again. Would probably not get the pumpkin custard desert again, though. Pricing is on the higher side, not surprising with where it is, but the portion sizes are substantial. read more

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I have been hearing about how delicious Zabb Thai Cuisine is for some time and was thrilled to be able to finally try it! I was with a party of 12, which I know can make service a bit trickier to manage. Not here! The service was attentive, friendly, and checked in with us throughout the night, but weren't hovering. Our party was split with vegans and non-vegans and the servers were very explicit when they brought the dishes what items were/were not vegan. Love that there is a separate menu for vegans and that all of the employees were knowledgeable about the variety of vegan dishes. The food was delicious! Flavorful, colorful, and fresh! The variety of textures added to the deliciousness. The noodles were SO good. The yellow curry, yum! All of the vegans loved the vegan duck. None of us had tried vegan duck before. Who knew it would be a hit?! I guess Zabb did. :) The restaurant is lovely. The bar is at the entrance, and the bartender was making some fun looking drinks (I saw a lychee mojito and an old-fashioned getting made). I enjoyed my Brut, but next time I will opt for a tropical drink! Lots of lighting, but not overwhelmingly bright (if that makes sense). We were seated by a fireplace (great aesthetic)! We appreciated the free valet parking. The valet's were friendly and professional. Looking forward to returning and getting some vegan curry AND the mango sticky rice! No pictures though because our party of 12 was having too much fun! read more

My friend recommended this Thai restaurant and she picked a winner! They have a small bar area near the main doors if you are dining alone otherwise the sitting portion is beautiful. Great for a romantic dinner, business meal, friends get together--everyone. Food here was excellent--I got my usual spicy eggplant with chicken and it was the best. Also had a salad with peanut dressing that was very good. Portion size was above average which this large eating guy needs. The folks that work here were nice and service was efficient. Seems like they probably do a large delivery and take away business. Parking is FREE Valet, but if you are like me and want to park your own car they may accommodate that if you ask? I don't like anyone driving my Ferrari. Definitely on my return to dine list. read more

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This was a really cute spot in Newport - complimentary valet - great service, great food! We had summer rolls, Panang curry, pineapple curry, green curry and fried rice. Everything was so good! Curry came with rice (as it should) but so many other places nickel and dime you, charging you for the tiniest portion of rice which irks me. Will definitely return!! read more

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We went to Zabb Thai for an early Father's Day lunch before a boat ride in the afternoon and it ended up being a great choice. The restaurant is right on the 1, so it's on a pretty busy street. Parking is valet only, but it's complimentary which made things convenient. The space is pretty big and can easily accommodate both small and large groups. Service was excellent. Our server was super friendly, made great recommendations, and everything came out quickly. We started with the mango salad, which our server recommended over the papaya salad, and she was absolutely right. It was delicious. The mix of carrots, cabbage, and red onions gave it a great crunch, and the dressing had just the right amount of acidity. It also came with large shrimp that were cooked perfectly. We also got the appetizer platter, which was perfect for sharing. It came with a nice variety of bites so everyone had something they enjoyed. The spring rolls, egg rolls, crab rangoons, and satay were all solid. For entrees, we had the crying tiger, panang curry, and chicken pad Thai. The crying tiger had super tender beef with a nice grilled flavor. The panang curry was rich and creamy with a really good balance of spice and sweetness. The pad Thai was flavorful, not too oily or sweet, and the noodles were cooked just right. We finished everything. To end the meal, we had mango sticky rice which was creamy, comforting, and not too sweet. I also tried the lychee ice cream which had real lychee pieces in it and a light, refreshing flavor. Overall, the food was great, the service was friendly and fast, and the prices were very reasonable considering the quality and location. Would definitely recommend and come back. read more

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This is my favorite Thai restaurant!! Their Tom Kha soup is the best I have ever had! Yum!! read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Fine dining Thai with excellent service and thoughtful options! Had a wonderful experience at Zabb Thai Cuisine. It truly felt like a fine dining experience--from the presentation to the attentive, polished service. The staff was friendly, professional, and made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious and beautifully prepared. Every dish we ordered was flavorful and well balanced. I also really appreciate that they offer great vegan options, which is important for us since my husband is vegan. It makes dining out so much easier when there are thoughtful plant-based choices available. We noticed they offer a 4-course weekday lunch special, which we didn't try this time, but it looks like an amazing deal and something we'd definitely come back for. Overall, excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend! read more

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I was wondering which thai place to order from and decided to give Zabb a try - it was worth it! I got Zabb delivered to my home. They remembered all the items and it arrived steaming hot. The Tom Kha was so hot that we had to let it cool off for 20 minutes. Speaking of hot... we got Level 4 spice in the Pad Thai and Tom Kha and it was SPICY! I was rushing to put some mango sticky rice in my mouth just for some relief. We got the Pad Thai with chicken (there were some surprise tofu pieces in there so beware if you have a soy allergy) and everything was great. Every bite was delicious, noodles, peanuts, beans sprouts, a spray of lime juice- you can't go wrong with Pad Thai. The Tom Kha was comforting, umami forward and still very spicy. They loaded it with cabbage, mushrooms and other veggies. The mango sticky rice had mango that was incredibly soft. Like scrape a fork and leave an indent soft. The black rice wasn't my favorite as parts of it were hard. The white rice was cooked better. The flavor was subtle and not super sweet- just the way I like it! read more

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Was looking for a place for my vegetarian friend, and this place is GREAT for vegetarians!! Despite only ordering one dish and desert, food was really good (coming from a non vegetarian). Everything about the restaurant just looked super clean and honestly quite fancy given their affordable prices! I was especially impressed by their service. They have some of the BEST service i've encountered. Highly recommend this place!!! read more

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3.5 but I'll round up. We've ordered Zabb many times through UberEats, and we always had to remember to order down on the spicy scale. Decided to go there on a random Monday night. Complementary valet made it easy. We ordered angels wings, pad Thai, and red curry. Maybe it was an off night, the pad Thai and red curry, while ordered as "medium", were just bland. Service was ok, nothing special. read more

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We came here on Valentine's Day and it was so cute! They had a little area with balloons you could take pictures at & had little hearts hanging from the windows. I started off with the mango green tea and it was SO good. It tastes like the tea when you go to a boba place & they had free refills on it. That's a huuuuge plus for me. We started off with cream cheese wontons & the sarong shrimp. I couldn't understand why the cream cheese in the wontons were green & I didn't like the way they fried them. It was more of a puffy airy fry than a true crispy type of fry. I wouldn't order this one again. I did like the sarong shrimp. The portions here are HUGE - it's definitely family style for the entrees. I got the pad Thai & ate it across 3 different meals, that's how big it is. I got it with shrimp but I didn't feel like the shrimp soaked up the sauce well. I'll try it with chicken next time. I thought the noodles were cooked well - I liked this dish. We got the Thai tea creme brûlée and were disappointed. I had to send it back. The top wasn't really crispy and when you took a bite - you saw the creme brûlée was watery underneath. We got the mango puffs instead & these were delicious crunchy mango filled hand pies. I will be back here! And the server was very sweet making sure we had everything we needed. I love the vibes here & that they have a fireplace. read more

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5 out of 5. This is my new favorite Thai restaurant, I just wish it wasn't so far! I love everything I've eaten here -- the flavors are well-rounded and deep. Their drinks are good and made to order. The service has been excellent when I've come despite being packed. Make reservations if you can, otherwise it is worth the wait. Everything has been so yummy but the drunken noodles with shrimp are to die for. read more