Zingsters in Palo Alto is fantastic! I highly recommend trying the Zing-1, a delicious chicken zinger with pickle, coleslaw, cheese, and their signature Zing sauce. If you're looking for something different, their smash burgers and chicken tenders are also amazing. Everything is fresh and full of flavor! read more

Zingsters - Zing-1, Seasoned Fries, Loaded Chicken Fries, Chicken Rice Platter, Biscoff Milkshake - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The loaded chicken fries, rice chicken platter, and zing 2 were amazing. I went with medium spice and it was a perfect amount of heat and flavor. But for the extra ambitious, the volcano level spice will sizzle your taste buds. Make sure to have a biscoff milkshake handy to cool down and sweeten up read more

Zingsters - Rice Chicken Rice Platter - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Ordered the Zing-2 and loved it! Crispy, juicy chicken with great flavor. Shah was very friendly, explained the menu well, and gave great recommendations. Definitely coming back! read more

Zingsters - Zing -2 - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Great food and huge portions! Another chicken spot in the Bay Area and this one is not too bad. Definitely better than Dave's hot chicken and other places. Got a sandwich here and it was massive. Definitely shareable. Service was great and cashier was very helpful. Minimal indoor seating but they do have outdoor seating as well. read more

I stopped by here last night to get takeout and it was good! I ordered the #1 chicken sandwich with fries. The piece of chicken they put in the sandwich was HUGE. Before I was even able to get to the part of the sandwich with the bun, I was almost full. I ended up removing the bun anyway because it didn't really add much and it seemed like just a grocery store bun. However, the chicken was super crispy and I liked the mild heat level. I'm glad I didn't get the combo with the sandwich + tender like I was originally planning to, since I couldn't even finish the entire sandwich as it was so massive. The fries were just ok. Most of them were stuck together and they aren't my favorite style of fries, but I'm glad I tried them. They were seasoned and crispy. The cashier was very friendly and explained to me what was popular on the menu. There isn't really any ambiance inside of the restaurant since it's just several tables, and it's definitely a casual experience (you order at the register and then are given a pager). read more

One of the worst meals I've had + overpriced on top of it. Frankly wasn't able to even finish so we got another meal nearby afterwards. Surprised a place like this can even exist in dt Palo Alto. The inside was nice and spacious though. McDonald's, In-N-Out, and Chick-fil-A are all 3-5x better than this, and we tried both the smash burger and the Zing. Btw, most of the good ratings on this restaurant look like fake reviews where they've reviewed no restaurants but this one. read more

Came to Zingsters and got the chicken sandwich and the combo with the smash burger and chicken slider. Also got a side of fries. Portion sizes are solid, I was so full. Service was also very friendly. Food came out fresh and hot! Only downside was that the food was really salty. I wish there was an option to drop the salt in the batter. Spicy level is not bad, medium has a nice kick. Would come here again if I'm craving hot chicken! read more

Zingsters - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Very fast casual place that reminds me of a Queens, New York vibe. It's self pick up service, take away / sit down. The staff keep everything fast and moving. Fried chicken is the star here. Very juicy and jaw shakingly crunchy. The rice platter is no New York City halal cart, but I guess comes close enough if you're missing that. If they had a hot sauce and white sauce and more cumin and spice in the rice platter, it can really elevate the menu. read more

Zingsters - Chicken Slider - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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I love spicy chicken. The chicken sammy was totally tasty and hit the spot. The spicy chicken salad also added on a different way of eating spicy chicken I'll be back to try other combinations! Good stuff!! read more

Zingsters - Spicy chicken salad - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

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Got the chicken wrap to go - I got medium spicy but the wrap was way too spicy and it was just raw heat (not the flavorful kind) so I could not actually finish the wrap. Given the price, I think it should have also come with some sides to accompany the wrap. read more

Zingsters - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Really enjoyed our meal! The buns were so soft and the fries were very crispy. It was a classic burger with a generous amount of sauce and 2 pickles. The chicken was big and juicy, level spicy had a really big kick! I wish they gave more sauce in the container, but the white one was my favorite since it tasted like garlic! It was definitely a lot of food but I wish it had a few more fries given the price. The cashier was very kind and the food came out in a timely manner. There was lots of seating and a prayer room available. They have a really interesting bathroom and it was clean enough to use. Overall a great option and we were very satisfied with our meal! read more

I had a great experience at the restaurant what a great vibe ! it's nice to have a good chicken spot in downtown now with great cole slaw and sauces ! always thanks to see SHAH very freindly with the menu and items !" " read more

Zingsters - From View NeonLights - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Fresh, crispy, tasty sandwiches! The fried chicken sandwich was huge, and food was made to order. We didn't try the seasoned fries but they looked scrumptious. Only downside was that our food took a while to come out, we ordered and waited 20 minutes despite only getting the sandwich and a salad (would we would pass on next time). Open late, which makes it great for a late night hang out or post-movie snack! read more

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Not really fond of the location or food selection, I'd thought it would be better than Dave's hot chicken but it was not. The food seemed a bit washed up, bread was dry, but it was not bad just a bit cleaner than Dave's Chicken. Service was quick and fast, ambiance was clean and organized, overall would go again but would make a better decision in ordering food for to go. read more

Really good! Nice clean place, quick and friendly service. Food is super good! Hot level is perfect Nashville hot for me personally. I will say, not ready to give 5 stars yet because my stomach was...not doing well afterwards. Hoping it was just an off day for me, happy to update the review for next time! read more

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Really solid spot. The place is clean, the food tastes fresh, and it's definitely a healthier option compared to a lot of other fast food places around. The halal chicken was fresh and cooked well, and the portions were good too. I had a small issue with my order, but the owner took care of it right away. He refunded me and made things right without any hassle, which I really appreciated. Good customer service goes a long way. Overall, good food, clean restaurant, and people who actually care about their customers. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Zingsters Review Had a great experience at Zingsters, The zinger and smash burger were absolutely delicious fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The food tasted really fresh, and the quality was excellent. The service was also great. The employees were very polite, friendly, and welcoming. Overall, a really satisfying experience. Definitely recommend Zingsters if you are looking for a fresh and tasty burger or zinger... read more

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Good experience. Impression after one visit: Solid chicken shop, friendly service. Enjoyed the grilled chicken salad and two crispy sides. Hot and fresh. Equipment issues with the water dispenser. The restaurant team gave me and another customer Fiji water bottles, very much appreciated. read more

Super small portion of tenders for $15+tax. Chicken was well cooked. If you peel off the seasoning, the chicken itself was bland. Dipping sauce was very tasty. read more

Zingsters - 2 piece tenders $15 - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Today, I'm in Silicon Valley. I see this all the time, going down University Ave. on late Nights. I'm here at Zingsters - Palo Alto this evening. There's nothing more All-American than a Cheeseburger. Today, I'm having me a Smashed-Double Cheeseburger with seasoned Fries. And I can't forget, about the Dubai Chocolate Milkshake. The Smashed Cheeseburger, had a phenomenal Crust to it, and I can tell the Grill was seasoned well. And I like the Slaw on it, it kinda reminds me of something from Primanti's. The Dubai Chocolate Milkshake was heavenly, it actually taste like a Dubai Chocolate Milkshake, very velvety, and Chocolate. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.8-4.3 stars, but I give this 4.4 stars out of 5 stars. It was a solid Cheeseburger. read more

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Super good food! Great service! Owner is super nice. Glad to finally have a hot chicken place in PA read more

Zingsters - Epic fries!!!! - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Hands down the best fried chicken sando!!! Very crispy - must try - highly highly recommended. I got the zing 2 which was supposed to be 2 "small" sliders - they were big enough for 2 ppl. One small detail - the soda machine did not have diet/reg pepsi that day, if this was KFC they would have just put a sign that says out of order, but their sign says you can pick up a soda can at the register. I thought that was very thoughtful... read more

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Overpriced for the portion sizes. I understand rent on University Avenue is expensive, but you still have to think about your customers and find other ways to stay profitable. I'd rather pay around $15 for a meal with fries and a drink and come back regularly than pay $25 and think twice about returning. Repeat customers are what keep restaurants around for years. Don't get me wrong--the food tastes good, and the staff is friendly. But the food isn't so unique that it justifies the current prices and small portions. In-N-Out serves great food too, at a much lower price. This is a fixable issue. Increase the portion sizes, lower the prices a bit, and I think this place could become a long-term success. I've seen too many restaurants come and go because they priced themselves out of repeat business. Think about a family of four or five spending $100-125 for a meal. That's hard to justify for what you receive. It's still early, so there's time to adjust. The sooner, the better. read more

I wish Yelp would allow for negative stars, so I could truly give this dump a deserving review. Their prices are eye gouging high. They charge almost $25 for 2 inedible, nasty tasting, very poor quality chicken. They claim to be halal, but their owner is a crook with ZERO customer service or an ounce of professionalism. They charged me for food I could not even eat after one bite, it was so nasty I asked for a refund and the owner scammed and defrauded me by saying his system would "not allow" it He stole my money after I returned my food and drink. This place has to be shut down immediately: Unbelievable. Terrible cheap food with even worse customer service operated by a crooked owner. read more

I was really disappointed with my experience at Zingster's in Palo Alto. The food was average at best, but the prices were way too high for what you get. A basic chicken sandwich was around $15, and by the time you add fries and a drink, you're paying about $23 per person. This isn't a premium burger or anything unique--it's just a breaded chicken breast sandwich. The quality simply doesn't justify the price. It felt like the restaurant was charging far more than the food is worth. There are plenty of other places nearby where you can get a better chicken sandwich, larger portions, and better value for your money. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend spending your money here unless the prices become more reasonable. read more

Work at the hospital nearby and food is always super hot when it gets here when I door dash. The wraps are great.

Some of the best hot chicken I've had! Dropped in after driving by a day earlier and was not disappointed. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and welcomed in, and asked if we had any questions. We decided on one Zing 3 meal (tenders on bread) in medium and one Zing 2 meal (chicken sliders) with one hot and the other X-hot. The chicken was delicious, fried perfectly, and not greasy at all. My friend loved her medium spice level and immediately said that Zingster's is now her #1 hot chicken place. I went with the hot first, then the X-hot and honestly didn't notice much difference, but the flavors were fantastic: Crunchy, just the right amount of spice, solid bun that didn't disintegrate, the pickle and coleslaw contrasted perfectly with the spice. Overall an excellent chicken sandwich. The fries were good, and my friend really liked hers. The white sauce was amazing and I could definitely use more of that. There are maybe 6-7 tables inside and covered seating outside. Inside was clean and well maintained. I am dying to try the smash burgers and hope to be back very soon for a burger and a Volcano chicken slider. read more

Delicious fried chicken sandwiches! We had Zing 1 with meal and the fries are delicious and smash burger which was delicious but in the smaller side so get the full meal and the mixed plate which was good too! Service was five stars very genuine and polite staff. Will be coming back. read more

Was looking for a quick lunch spot and glad we came across Zingsters! New spot, staff is super friendly and attentive. We got the smash burger, the Zing 1 and the mixed plate. They were all so delicious and super flavorful. The smash burger is on the smaller side so if you're super hungry, definitely make it a meal. But I've been on a hunt for a good smash burger place and glad I found this spot! (The food was devoured before we remembered to take a photo) read more

really good chicken sandwich. owner made it for my himself. highly recommend for folks visiting

very fresh/crispy & savory. The chicken was juicy. The customer service was awesome even though they were very busy. The ambiance was good with a very nice area & location read more

Got sick. Both my wife and I. Had the burger and chicken sandwich. Couldn't finish the burger, taste was off. Hour later explosive diarrhea. Will never go here again. Gross. Plus it's very cold in there, drafty with the door open. read more

Some of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a while!!!!!! If you're a family looking for some great burgers or chicken sandwiches this one's for you! read more

This was my first time at the restaurant and the owner was super friendly. Amazing food and service!

Food is so good here better than daves hot chicken snd angry birds ! One thing is i paid in cash it was 15.35 so i gave him 20.35 so that i didnt get any coins back and the man at the front says i dont need that! I was just like okay cuz i dont have time to explain why im also giving.35 cents im on my lunch break but when people give u more cash with the matching change to the total it means they dont want change they want whole dollars. Please teach staff how cash works. Other than that this is a lovely place ! read more

Food tasted amazing. Got the zinger and combo burgers. Zinger was really big and filling. The restaurant itself is very clean. Has indoor and outdoor seating as well as a prayer room. The workers were all really nice and helpful with questions about the menu as well. read more

Zingsters - Fast Food Near Me - Palo Alto, California

The food is awesome. Great taste. The people worked. There are very friendly good atmosphere. Over all i give it a 5s

The food was so good, the zing-1 and zing-2 are different burgers but both are to die for. The burgers are really big and come with flavorful masala fries. And the sauces are the cherry on top!! Also the rice platter was really good too. I would recommend. Overall very nice and clean place. The service was good, they give you a little buzzer and it dings as soon as your food is ready. There is an outside seating area which is nice too. read more

great food i love how it taste it has really great surrou and very clean facility i the food is good but needs to be bigger portion

Amazing food, the chicken is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD! Great service, the guest at the front was super helpful, friendly and courteous. My son and wife enjoyed the Dubai chocolate shake, soooo tasty. Thank guys, see you again soon read more