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    Zao Asian Cafe

    3.5 (38 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Gemini U.

    Healthy Fast Food? YES! Of all of the Zao Asian Cafe locations in the valley I've eaten at, this location seems to be consistently fresh and flavorful. Limited menu: Bowls, Zao Tacos, Salads, Banh Mi Wraps, or Soup. I always get the salad with noodles vs rice with all the topping except the dried onions. I switch up the proteins (chicken, Meatballs, Steak, Tofu, or Vegetarian, depending on what I feel like that day. They have a kids menus with the option of a Bowl or Taco (a drink is included.) Staff really tries to get you in and out quickly. It helps if you already know what you want to order. It takes a bit longer to go through the line because food is made to order, and it takes a few minutes to put your order together. (Which is fine by me) When there are a lot of people eating inside, it gets loud, and is hard to hear. Order through their app to earn rewards. If you are not eating inside, they do have a drive thru. *One drawback is they are located in the maze of Jordan Landing across from Lowes

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    John C.

    First time coming to this location and found it by accident. Same great tasting food at other Zao restaurants in the valley. Great customer service with delicious food and fruit beverages. For sure will be back!

    Bowl had so much mushy rice.
    Gee G.

    This location has become very inconsistent. Whenever I come in, it's always a different food charge, different food portions different taste; just not like it used to be for a while. Today I had chicken bowl, it had so much mushy rice I was unable to finish it. I didn't even have enough sauce to coat the rice. I hardly got any chicken and asked for extra Broccoli since I hardly got any chicken, That was an extra (75.) wasn't even told it was an extra charge. I usually leave a tip even more if I eat inside. But if you're going to include a tip option for take out orders and the food sucked. You're serving up more then just bad food you're also giving people, tippers remorse ! yes I know it's a thing now since that's how I felt after my take out order here. That being said, I don't think I'll be coming back !

    Passion limeade
    Dynasty Y.

    Take out tour 2021 I stopped in at the Zell drive-through to get some tasty beverages. The first one I got was passion limeade very mild passion flavor this one is yummy I would definitely order it again. The second one I got was strawberry lemon grass super delicious a hint of strawberry a hint of lemon grass perfectly refreshing. The final juice was Thai mango light taste of mango with a hint of Thai flavoring but mostly mango. This one was not my favorite I would definitely get the strawberry lemon grass or passion limeade instead. There is one left I did not get to try The flavor is cucumber something may be in line lime I will get that next time and then update my review. The food here is fresh and unique I would recommend trying it next time I go I will get some pictures of the food. This drive-through is always fast and they are always friendly.

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    Nycole R.

    Zao is one of those restaurants that I sometimes forget about, but when I stumble back upon it, I remember how good it really is! This is a brand new location-equipped with a drive thru-in a busy shopping area. I bet it will be hopping! We visited the dining area and ate in rather than using the drive thru. The ordering process was simple enough-the menu clearly outlines the options, plus you can see all the ingredients at the counter, so you can choose what you'd like as it's being made in front of you. I had a little trouble communicating with the lady who was making my food. I'm not sure if our masks inhibited conversation or if there was a language barrier. But eventually, with lots of pointing and head nods, we got it figured out. My chicken rice bowl was amazing! The seasoning on the chicken, paired with the tangy teriyaki sauce was just what my belly needed. My wife ordered beef tacos and enjoyed them up until the point where she bit into one piece of beef that was incredibly undercooked. Unfortunately, that was the end for her-she doesn't do raw meat very well. The soda selection was adequate, although the machine was not working. But there were four different flavored tea options, so we moved on to that. I assume that's better for us anyway, right? I'm hoping the new location will work out a few kinks and then be ready to take on all the hungry shoppers of Jordan Landing.

    Nellie C.

    Zao Asian Cafe just opened in Jordan Landing and I'm all for it!!! They are new, fresh, clean and healthy! They have the philosophy of living simple and living healthy, which is the basic premise of their food. It all has very Southeast Asian feel, with the Bahn Mi Wraps, Noodle Bowls, Tofu and the rest of their ingredients. All very delicious and filling. Their staff are really great about explaining their offerings and you can't go wrong with anything. They are OPEN LATE (for Utah 10pm) AND...have a drive thru! It's so great!!! Hope you go check them out!!!

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    Mikki M.

    I am so happy Zao is now open in Jordan Landing! We went on a Thursday night and there were some people dining in, and no long line. They have tables marked off for social distancing, 6ft. markers on the floor, and hand sanitizer. I got the soup with rice noodles and meatballs. I did add jalapeños and it added a nice kick to the soup. I would opt out the corn next time. It reminded me of pho- Obviously not like homemade pho, but the broth was really tasty and not oily. My husband got a rice bowl with brown rice, chicken and the chili lemongrass sauce. The carrots and daikon were crunch and the chicken had slight grill marks. You could definitely taste the freshness of the ingredients!

    Chicken Tacos

    This is our go-to lunch place. Each dish seems well-thought out and has full flavor. Because the food is high quality whatever whatever I get leaves me feeling satisfied and NOT bloated or tired. The tacos are my favorite and if i'm wanting to indulge I get the meatball bowl. Also, GET the rice crispy trust me!

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    20 days ago

    I love the food, it is always amazing! They always make it perfectly! The staff is so nice and very helpful.

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    Tasty and fast! I didn't feel like I was cheating on my diet either. I know it's a chain but the grub is good.

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    For someone as myself who is picky and barley likes panda, this is definitely an upgrade and my new go-to

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    2 years ago

    Went thru the drive thru and service was terrible. My order was as wrong even though I repeated my order twice.

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    That's our favorite part too! Food that makes us feel good!

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    4 years ago

    Great food and nice peeps but the music is way too loud for the customers. We asked the to turn it down but they refused.

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