Zabb is a local Thai restaurant in the Excelsior district. It is ran by the sweetest women. My order was a tom ka gai (chicken coconut) soup $15. Complex flavors and it was delicious. You can order it with different levels of spiciness. Good job Zabb Thai. My soup was ready in about five minute. read more

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The food is very light The fried rice was delicious not oily the shrimps are huge and tasty . There is a little taste of curry which was really nice. The Cilantro added a little freshness. The service was attentive and warm . Anna is very friendly and sweet. The place is not fancy but it has a homey comfortable vibe. The prices are reasonable and the serving portion was great. It is very accessible the 14 Mission stops right by it . read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Inside - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

For something quick to eat the food is really good and the owner is nice. The lunch combo is good size portions and its budget friendly too. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Spicy Basil lunch combo and Red curry - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

We ordered a few dishes and the best one was the eggplant. The pad thai was ok. It was lacking some veggies especially the bean sprouts. The mango with sticky rice was good too. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Pad thai, Eggplant with chicken - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Before COVID-19 hit, I probably wouldn't have thought about coming here only because the Excelsior felt further away from me than it actually is. I became aware of it only when I ordered a tea leaf salad for takeout at the popular Yamo in the Mission (review: https://bit.ly/38t2i89). Well, it turned out that the same family runs this place, so I took a walk and thought I'd give it a try. I thought it would be a closet operation like Yamo, but no, Zabb was reasonably spacious with plenty of tables and chairs. I have to admit I was kinda hoping they served Yano's Tea Leaf Salad, but no, it's truly a Thai spot, not Burmese. They offered a $11.95 Lunch Combination menu where no matter what you order, you get salad, rice (jasmine or brown), and a choice between a spring roll or crispy tofu. Scanning over a dozen entree choices, I decided on the BBQ Chicken, which was somewhat disappointing as it was described as "grilled marinated" (photo: https://bit.ly/39ou7Pc). Instead the BBQ sauce was spooned on top of the chicken pieces. It was presented like an economy class airline meal in separate compartments, and it just sorta depersonalized the meal. On the upside, the server was a lot more courteous than the two ladies at Yamo. FOOD - 3 stars...a bit disappointing even though it was decent enough Thai eats AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...they have an actual dining area here SERVICE - 4 stars...friendlier than Yamo TOTAL - 3 stars...perhaps I should try one of the curries next time RELATED - Exploring the Outer Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/37B1acE read more

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Food was not the best lately. The pad thai had cabbage. This place has fallen off. The crispy basil chicken was missing that sweetness. Not sure what happened to the owner and original chef. read more

This is my favorite work lunch place. It's a wonderful husband and wife team that are warm and welcoming. read more

I love this place. I've been coming here for years. I'm so grateful for how kind the owners are. The food is consistently delicious and deserves to be recognized as one of the more authentic and award worthy eating establishments. Thank you for this fantastic restaurant, service, and dedication to the craft of Thai cuisine. Everyone should be coming here. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Enjoying a night out ! - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very quiet atmosphere, friendly staff. The stir fry egg plant was the best dish. The pad kee mao was a little saucey taste kinda sour, but it wasn't too bad I would give it 3/5 stars. Green Curry 3/5 stars, panang curry 2.5/5 stars. Egg plant 5/5 stars, basil chicken 3.5/5 stars. Portion 5/5 stars. read more

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Good homestyle Thai food in the Excelsior district. We had penang curry and pad thai. iced coffee and Singha beer. Prices are more reasonable than other Thai restaurants. Barebones decor- i think they should remodel and upgrade to get more business. Older manager was very nice. Cash only. read more

Great customer service. Clean hole in the wall spot. We got the Tom Kha/ coconut milk soup which was nicely flavored 9/10. We also got the shrimp Pad Thai, and would give that a 7/10. read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

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...still consistently good...was there again today for take-out...fun to say, "two entrees, two appetizers" and see what you get when you open it at home... read more

I went here on a Weds night because I'd heard it was good from folks in the area. I was not disappointed. The Chicken Satay was really tasty, had a lot more flavor than most of the places I've been to, could've used more peanut sauce but all in all it was a win. I had the Tom Yum with Chicken because I'd been feeling like soup. Was pretty good, not too spicy and the flavors were perfect. My dining companion had the Coconut fried rice which was good but wasn't super flavorful. A splash of fish sauce or some spice would've been a perfect addition. The location had easy parking which was nice as well. I can't say much about the interior, it was fairly sparse and a bit dark but it was clean. read more

Damn dude, Zabb is comfort food. My review is biased as I was sick (pneumonia) when I first ordered and this was the best ever recovery meal I ever had. So yeah, I like them. I ordered the Chicken Pumpkin Curry with rice and a Coconut Milk soup. The soup was a coconut milk soup with pork, mushroom, galangal, carrot, cilantro, lime leaves, cabbage and lemongrass. I fell in LOVE with all of it. read more

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I wanted to try this Thai place on Mission street by my old neighborhood during High School. I got delivery since it was available through a delivery app. I got the Thai fried rice and was delicious. I also got the Yellow chicken curry and it had a different taste but it was yummy. The Pad See Ew noodles were fresh . I will have to have another Thai affair with Zabb. read more

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This was decent Thai for the area. Like most restaurants in the Excelsior, a fine option if you're here and craving Thai, but not something to go out of your way for. THE WAIT None on a Monday (early March 2020) around noon. We were the only customers there. One person came in for pick-up. THE COST $34.61 before tips for 2 entrees and 2 ice teas. Overpriced for the quality. THE FOOD * Thai iced tea, Green Thai iced tea, $3.50 each - 3.5 stars Can't go too wrong with Thai iced tea. The Matcha flavor was barely noticeable. * Clay pot w beef ($11.95+$1) - 3 stars This was fine, satisfied my craving for glass noodles. The noodles were a bit soggy, but the beef was surprisingly tender. There was too much mushroom/carrot for my taste. * Pad Kee Mao ($10.95) - 3 stars Tried a few bites of this. I found the flavor to be too sour, but my partner liked it. Like my clay pot, the beef was pretty tender, but I thought there was too much carrot. read more

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We ordered delivery from here and had a positive experience. Good food, smooth online ordering via Yelp, and on-time delivery. Their prices and fees, however, were higher than our usual go-to spot for Thai delivery. Our family of 3 ordered the following and had plenty of leftovers: 1) Green curry with chicken - very good 2) Pad see ew with chicken - good 3) Spicy eggplant - flavorful, though not particularly spicy 4) Spicy green beans - good, though not particularly spicy 5) Mixed vegetable - on the bland side I ordered online via Yelp and the food arrived when promised. I was disappointed by the multiple fees - service charge, delivery fee, and driver subsidy, which we are not charged by Chili Cha Cha, our go-to Thai spot (where we also order via the Yelp app). Overall, we had a good meal here and would return. read more

After my second time eating here, I'm happy to deem this place my neighborhood Thai joint. There aren't a lot of Thai food options in the area but thankfully Zabb does a solid job and I'm looking forward to trying more of their dishes. Ambiance is a little lacking. The restaurant is always on the empty end when I come by but they do seem to do a fair amount of takeout business and have regular customers. The workers here are really friendly, exceedingly so which makes me want to keep coming back. Pad See Ew is a perennial favorite of mine and although the one here isn't the best I've had, it hits the spot and takes well to eating as leftovers the next day. Get the Lucky Bag appetizer! It was perfectly done. Although it's fried it wasn't one bit oily and had a lovely crunch to it and the filling was delicious. read more

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Made a call in order last night & service was prompt and on point. During pick-up i realize everything was covered up from the ceiling wall sealed down to the table or floor. Transaction is done thru a contactless small slot to just push my credit card in for payment. The packed food came out in another slot. I felt safe ordering from them since it appears that they have very very minimal contact with customers & limited to small staff which I believe is just husband & wife from the same household. Their space is also very large with high ceilings, so more well ventilated & less risk. The food is amazing as usual. Pad Thai w/ shrimp & Pad see Ew w/ chicken were both delicious. Portion was generous today!! I was so happy that I was triggered to write this review. My parents love this place and used to come here regularly pre-pandemic. I miss eating here. read more

Just a great place and super kind people! I enjoyed the meal. Thank you. Wish you and your business all the best read more

Just picked up dinner. They made a super effort to protect their customers and themselves. Besides the clear wall with sealed openings for food and payment, they even wear masks and gloves. My Pad Thai was excellent as always. Support your local restaurants! read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Protecting themselves and their customers - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

The yellow curry was a little sweet. I got the thai samosas and a side of jasmine rice which was very good. The curry could have been a little more rich and less sweet. read more

Ordered a Pad Kee Mao on a delivery app tonight, figured I'd try out a new Thai place for once. Got to me super hot (yay) but tasted sickly sweet. Nothing like a proper drunken noodle- no spice, little basil or savory flavor, and just deeply disappointing. Wish I could find a silver lining on the meal, but I can't. read more

Shared an order of spicy green beans with chicken and veggie pad see ew And Thai iced tea Everything was very good. The beans had a spicy kick! The pad see ew might be the best I've had. Even the tofu was good, it wasn't that weird spongey kind The server was super nice and brought to go containers The 49 stops right in front of their door so an easy hop to bart read more

Zabb Thai Cuisine - Spicy green beans and pad se ew - Thai Near Me - San Francisco, California

5 stars for taste. For takeout, it's really good. I was coming over to pick up something from my cousin's and he ordered three dishes to share with him, his girlfriend, and me. Got: A duck red curry dish (there wasn't enough duck in my opinion however), we got some crispy chicken dish which was bomb. And the pad thai wasn't bad. And we got thai tea and it wasn't bad, not too bitter, and not pungently sweet. read more

Nice spot for a quick Thai dish ... I come to get take out once a week or so ... always fast and hot

We found Zabb yesterday, went on the spur of the moment, and thought it was great. We had the Massamun curry and crispy tofu dishes, and the food was very good. Also, the owner (actually, it's a husband/wife team) was very friendly and took time to talk with us. We liked the atmosphere, as well. It's a small, corner location but very clean. We definitely recommend it. read more

The Food is very tasty. The Service is friendly and fast. The portions are generous. I usually get takeout.

We came here last night to celebrate a birthday. I made the reservations ahead of time for a party of 12. We arrived promptly at 6pm and our table was ready. The food: we ordered a variety of dishes and appetizers. We started off with spring rolls, crispy tofu, and lucky bags. These were really good while waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. I had the spicy basil crispy chicken and asked for extra spicy. Just to let you know, their level of spiciness isn't enough so ask for some chili powder for that extra kick. I like my thai food extra spicy! The chicken was really good. I also tried the paid thai and the pad see ew which are pretty popular dishes. I recommend ordering them. Their portions are also really large and a few of us had leftovers. Service: Ben (the owner) is a very hard working guy. He was doing everything from helping out in the kitchen (his wife is the cook) to refilling our waters. He was also busy keeping up with all of our orders. He's also very nice and when we mentioned it was our friend's birthday, he gave him a free glass of thai iced tea and ice cream at the end. Also in the past when we ordered delivery, he would also make the deliveries. Price: You'll be pleasantly surprised with the prices here. They are extremely reasonable and our group spent under $20 per person after taxes and gratuity. Location: We picked this place because it was conveniently located. We all live around here and it was easier to gather up at this place. read more

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Amazing and consistently delicious Thai food. I've been ordering take out from Zabb Thai for 4 years and have never had a bad experience. Spicy eggplant, yellow curry, pad kee mao, and the Thai samosas are just a few of my favorite dishes. This is a true gem of the excelsior district. This restaurant is run by two very sweet and hard working people. Please support this amazing restaurant you will not regret it. read more

We live in the neighborhood. We were lazy. And so we found ourselves here for the first time. I still remember when this used to be a pretty good Vietnamese place many years ago. Zabb unfortunately offers a disappointing representation of what Thai food should taste like. We had the curry egg noodle dish and the spicy basil crispy chicken, plus a Thai Green Iced Tea. There is like, no heat or any unique Thai flavor to their food whatsoever. I've loved Khao Soi ever since having it in Thailand - this was not even close. The chicken dish was a bit on the oily side and not very crispy. The drink was beyond bland. Can we please get more decent restaurants out here? Until then, I guess I'll continue heading further down Mission for a burrito or some Hawaiian drive-in next time I want a quick meal. read more

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Delicious Thai food & amazing small business owners Ben & his wife who have run the business for 16 years. Stop by!

You know this is bomb food when the group goes silent once the food arrives & all you hear are food noises goin' downn #DELICIOUS. Such a family owned and prideful restaurant. 10/10 Recommend. read more

To be fair, this was my first time trying this place. Maybe they were having an off night. However, the flavor profiles on the noodles and green curry were so horribly off. I am not being picky here. You know when you're craving certain food, however the food you receive tastes nothing, not even close, to what you expected? That's how this was! The drunken noodles tasted like they were coated in sauce used for Chinese sweet and sour. The curry looked right but the taste was super off. We tried rescuing these dishes by adding stuff at home. Impossible to salvage. Again, hopefully one bad night. If they have a new cook, that person needs to learn to cook Thai flavors. On plus side, no issues ordering and noodle, veg fineness/textures ok. read more

We ordered the Pad Thai, pumpkin curry and chicken satay. The good parts: the food was made quickly and delivered promptly. It arrived hot. There was plenty of chicken in the Pad Thai and Curry dish. The rice was fresh. However, the flavors were not authentic and the textures were off. The consistency of the curry showed that a little too much thickener has been used. read more

I hadn't gone back to this restaurant since before COVID. It was really nice to come back in 2023. I had their yellow curry. I tried some of my partner's noodles and they were amazing as well! I enjoyed both entrees. I've never had a bad experience there. The workers are also really friendly. Not to mention, you get your food pretty fast! :) And if you want a good Thai tea this is definitely the place to go! read more

I know that there are many who love the food here. There are several things going for the restaurant--they deliver the food quickly inexpensively, the flavors are approachable. However, the meals churned out here taste like they have a common pool of sauces drenching pre-cooked meat. The flavors are frontal and basic. Not the complex, punchiness I have come to expect of Thai food. To be fair, I don't think they use much MSG or other additives (if they use it at all). So, I will eat here if it were a convenient option. But there are so many other options nearby that we adore that I will not make a special effort to eat here. read more

I don't usually post reviews but this little hole in wall restaurant is honestly my favorite restaurant as of today. Their pad thai, yellow curry, and coconut fried rice is amazing!! Although it is a bit pricey, the richness of the flavor is truly amazing, and that's what makes it worth it. Came here at around 6pm on a Monday and it's surprisingly empty. Our server was courteous and quick, and our food came almost as soon as we ordered. I would highly recommend coming here if you're ever craving Thai food! read more

I don't write a lot of reviews, especially bad reviews... We just ordered via Grubhub and the mango fried rice smelled terrible, literally like sh*t or ass... We could not eat it. I don't know if that's the beef which was rotten or something, but this food should not have made its way out of their kitchen. The pad see ew was ok until I noticed a bit of "pre-chewed" meat in it, which brought the eww in pad see ew. We could not eat it as well. The chicken satay was just ok, no real bad surprise although kind of "dry". We were disgusted from the rest and did not eat it. When contacted via grubhub support, the restaurant refused to reimburse for the order. I will have to dispute the card charge with the bank it seems. read more

Great food and has an awesome system for shelter-in-place. Totally contact free takeout. Thanks for thinking of the community! Recommend the [chicken] red curry. read more