This place was recommended for takeout by a local friend of a friend. We were traveling through and wanted takeout. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First, the ambiance is right up my alley. Hip. Modern. Soulful. A little tacky. It might be a bit high energy for some folks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat at the bar and had a drink while we waited. The thai lemonade was fairly bland. Although I did discover, through pocket research, that most thai iced teas and lemonade get their orange hue through food coloring (major blow to my assumptions about mixology). The food, on the other hand, was fantastic. Some of the best thai fried rice I've had. And the green curry was solid. And the cashew stir fry was decent. My one criticism is that I asked the host what she would recommend on the heat scale, and she recommended a two or three (although she bragged that she does a seven -off the scale- because she eats there all the time). I got a three. Lesson learned. Never take advice from a White lady from the Mountain West when deciding spice level, no matter how confident she appears (I should have done the five). However, we did get three types of hot condiments for the side (garlic chili sauce, house blended pepper flakes, and spicy fish sauce) and they were all fabulous. Overall, this was a fantastic thai experience. I've never eaten Thai in Thailand (for all the people complaining about authenticity), but I've eaten it in enough major US cities that I can confidently say it's as good as most other Thai spots. I'd definitely dine-in if I ever found myself back in Missoula. read more

When you go out, you pay for more than just the dinner. That's my opinion. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was put in the back table by the restrooms and a view into the kitchen...and looking at the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So not pleasant. I get it...may have been different if sat elsewhere in the restaurant. My date loved the noodle dish and my daughter and her friend loved the Pad Thai. My green curry chicken 3 was ok. I've had better and had worse. So in general...middle of the road experience. read more

Zoo Thai - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

The menu was pretty vast, but sometimes when traveling I like to stick to tried and true dishes (kind of how pizza reviewers get cheese pizza first). The chicken pad Thai was mixed. The presentation is great (sorry, had started mixing it before I snapped picture). Loved the literal dish but the food itself? A bit underwhelming. The chicken was bland. It didn't have a strong flavor profile; however, to be fair, I ordered a 1 on the spice scale (mild spice, I probably could have handled a 2). That shouldn't have made it that bland at the price. There wasn't a lot of peanut but a big slice of lime. Where they deserve high marks is their service. It was super busy but they were very attentive. All the staff seemed friendly and happy, like even though they didn't get a moment to rest, like they were genuinely happy to be there. I am glad this restaurant is here. Maybe for Missoula this is high end dining, but I have had better pad Thai in California and Texas. I don't regret going there, but I do wonder if I had gotten a 2 on the spicy scale or another dish what my thoughts would be. read more

Zoo Thai - Chicken pad thai --had premixed it a bit, sorry! - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Theses people serve amazing Thia food. Service is always great and friendly Drinks are delicious and the food is awesome Great selection to choose from and they have different spice levels for you read more

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Thai street food - SO good, ordered Khao soi curry with chicken and spicy ginger n/a drink. Huge portions read more

Zoo Thai - Khao Soi Curry - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

[[HIGHLIGHT]]For and ambience is great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service has been amazing and in top of everything! Went with Level 3 spice and its perfect if ya like Sriracha! read more

Zoo Thai - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

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The food outstanding. Nathan ALWAYS gives the best service with such intelligence about the food and flavors. Do yourself a favor and make a point to enjoy Zoo Thai. Your stomach will thank you. read more

We ordered take-out since we drove 8 hrs from Seattle and wanted to chill in our hotel room and enjoy our meal while watching the game, go Hawks. Our local friends recommended this place. The Gang Karee Curry was flavorful! Would recommend 4/5. The 2 is spicy!!!! The phad see ew was less impressive. The noodles were not the wide authentic noodles usually served, they were like a wide fettuccini noodle and the dish was just okay. Maybe it's because we ordered it gluten free, not much taste. 2/5 and again, "2 spice" is very spicy. Would have liked more broccoli since we added it to the dish but there wasn't much. The place was packed when we picked up the food. Great atmosphere!!! Will try it again the next time we drive through. read more

Zoo Thai - Phad Pad See Ew Noodles and Gang Karee Curry - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

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This is a great spot for amazing Thai food. It was walking distance from my hotel room and I'm so glad I ventured out. Great cocktails! I had the Garden Marg. So good. Would be especially good with some spice from a slice of jalapeno (but that's personal preference and how I'd make it at home). Service was very friendly, but they kind of sat me in a corner, and as a party of one I definitely got lost, or forgotten about when I was ready to order. For dinner I went with the Khao Soi with shrimp (additional $5). WOW! It was delicious and a great portion size for the price. Yay leftovers!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was busy by the time I left, a little after 7pm on a Monday evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But that wouldn't deter me from coming back if I'm in the area, or recommending to others. Which I did a lot of to conference attendees staying an extra day in the area. read more

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Keanu alone made my experience amazing. I'm a flight attendant who stays at the hotel that's adjacent to this restaurant. He was the most welcoming and friendly. I swear Missoula has some of the most highs wonderful people here not to mention the prawn Thai fried rice is impeccable, one of the best I ever had. Please pay them a visit when in Missoula. read more

Zoo Thai - Thai fried rice with prawns - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Context: my wife and I have lived in Thailand. We know Thai food well. We also are Montanans, so we have realistic expectations of what is available. The good: The presentation of the food was beautiful and trendy. Very large portions. They were generous with the protein compared to most Thai restaurants we go to. The bad: It simply wasn't authentic. The flavors were interesting. But it would be the most honest to say that this is "fusion" food that is inspired by Thai food--with creative liberties and a lot of Americanization. Also, we asked for very spicy, and it wasn't as spicy as it should have been. Other things: [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very loud place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you want an exciting and modern place, this is your party. If you want to have an intimate conversation, definitely go elsewhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was professional, but definitely not warm or friendly. Prices where a tad high. Summary: Overall nice food, but disappointingly not Authentic Thai. (If I were blindfolded, I could not have identified these dishes.) I would eat here again--but only if someone else paid for it. On my own dollar, I will look elsewhere. read more

I love this spot! I hit it every-time I come through Missoula. Dumplings are bomb. The pad Thai is no joke, ordered a level 4 expecting a "Montana spice" aka nothing, but boy was I wrong! It was HOT and I loved it. It's attached to the hotel and centrally located to a lot of cool places downtown, prices are reasonable. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I really loved the trendy vibe and the airy feel of this restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We sat at the bar and got great service in what to order. We started with sake (which was fairly priced), and the margarita with cilantro and cucumber which was so refreshing. The portions here are massive so either skip the apps or plan to share with a large group. We got the egg rolls to start which were served with a nice tangy dipping sauce. For our mains we did the ginger stir fry and the pad thai with veggies - it was enough food to feed 5 people. Don't scoff at their spicy levels - I love spicy food but the level 2/5 was pretty hot for me, which I loved. The flavor profiles and the veggie options were fantastic. Overall great spot but plan to have leftovers :) read more

Overall I would come back. The food was good and the portion sizes were pretty big! Four stars because the server was kind of rude and cold, and when I ordered a coke I got a can with no refills... I feel like you should tell people that before they order, especially if it's $3. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside so I didn't catch a view of the inside but it looked cool from the window.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Once you enter, you are greeted with a warm welcome. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The design & decor of the restaurant is awesome![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was amazing! Had the ginger roast duck with a Thai tea & it was fuego! Definitely recommend this place & last thing to note, [[HIGHLIGHT]]whoever was in charger of the music had really great music taste![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Zoo Thai - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

I really try not to order Asian food when in MT, but because it was in connected to my hotel, it was too convenient not to try. I just got the pad thai since that seemed to come up most often in the reviews and is usually a good indicator of the rest of the dishes. The flavor was good, but oh so salty. It probably also had to do with the fact that it may have been less salty if I mixed the cabbage and carrots in, but I'm not a fan of those vegetables. Usually, they put sprouts, but they opted differently here. Woulda been a 3, but since the flavor was good and I'd likely try again if back in town, I'm adding a star. read more

FAVORITE MISSOULA RESTAURANT!! I love Zoo Thai, I think it is exactly what Missoula needed - the Pad Thai, Pad See Eew, Panang Curry, and sloshie's are my absolute favorites!! The spice level is intense, so tread with caution. Can't go wrong with anything from them. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is super cool and spunky with limited outside seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They do not take reservations, so it is first come basis - the wait to get in could be a bit long, so I recommend sitting at the bar or going shopping around while you wait. read more

Everything was amazing. Highly recommend to anyone. Im traveling and it was a random find my have to go back before I leave.

We walked in on a Saturday around 4:40 pm for a quick nosh before going to a party. We chose to sit at the bar. Travis took very good care of us and explained the menu in detail. We didn't order a meal, just appetizers, but what we had was amazing. The Egg rolls are actually spring rolls very full of veggies, and it seemed like pork as well. The home-made sweet and sour sauce was the bomb! The Satay Gai (chicken skewers) were cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was also very yummy. The Moo Yang (grilled pork) was fabulous. The tamarind sauce is an acquired taste for sure, but it was very authentic. The dish was a pleasant surprise for us. We would have loved to go back and try the mains if we didn't have to return to Ohio. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Stellar atmosphere and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got a delicious coconut curry noodle soup (can't recall the name of the entree, but the server recommended and it was fantastic). The only thing, they're usually packed and there is often a long wait, so get there early and cruise around downtown or grab a beverage at a bar elsewhere. read more

First day I dropped by I was asked if I made a reservation. If not, the wait was around an hour. Second day I called to make a reservation and was told they don't take reservations ... Anyways, we decided to wait around since this is our second day attempting to try this place. We were a group of 8 and waited for an hour for our table when we went at 6:30 on a Wednesday. We got a few appetizers and I got the pad Thai for my entree. It was delicious, but I got level 3 spice level and turned out to be extremely spicy Their cocktails also looked amazing but I ended up getting their local beer. Still good! read more

Cute place with a very diverse menu - easy to eat vegan here too. I'd suggest coming early to get a table without waiting and also before the noise levels get high - high ceilings and music make it pretty loud once it's filling up. Tried the pineapple fried rice - two soups, pad se ew - best dish that we ended up getting that both visits. Attentive service and decent size portions too. read more

Absolutely AMAZING food!!!! The homemade fried dumplings were incredible. I love Thai food and have been to lots of places but this place was the absolute best! I asked for 0 stars on my basil fried rice with BBQ pork and a fried egg on top. It was super good but definitely had some spice to it. I also got the Thai tea with rum in it and it was delicious. Our server was super good and was quick on our needs. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes of this place was also very fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If I was a local, I would go again. read more

Zoo Thai - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Decent place for Thai appetizers. I wasn't particularly hungry but need something solid so stopped in and sat at the bar on a Monday night. The place was super busy with a 30 minute table wait! Warning, so many restaurants were closed (Monday) that this was the only viable option. They weee down a bartender and my glass of wine never came. She gave me 10%off my food bill as comp. Not the same but fine. Ordered the egg rolls and chicken satay, both of which came out piping hot. The flavor profile of the egg rolls was pretty bland. Mostly just hot and fries. The peanut sauce for the chicken was quite good but cooked off quick and kind of gelled up. The couple next to me ordered entrees and I overhead them saying they were quite good and were glad they only got level "2" spice. They were clearly understaffed, like so many places right now. If I was coming back here I might try it again. read more

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Good thai place in missoula! We tried the khao soi and duck stiry fry with basil. The food portions were huge. The food was made fresh to order and tasted great (the spice levels are bit milder side here). The service was a bit slow as the place was crowded. Very pricey IMO. And ask for plastic ware if you are placing togo orders (they do not include them by default which is annoying for visitors). Overall a good place to get your thai cravings fix. read more

I can only speak about the Chicken Pad Thai which I kept ordering over and over. It may have been the best Pad Thai I've ever had. The only bad thing is that it was so delicious that I over ate each time and spent the night dead on the couch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was always packed when i went so be prepared.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I took my Thai stepmom and her friend here for dinner after telling them how good it was supposed to be. The Tom Ka was entirely too sweet with too much coconut -- and why not served with rice? That was bizarre. It was also missing galangal root, lemongrass, and kafir lime, which we could not taste at all. The Pad Kee Maw had no flavor, missing basil, the key ingredient. In addition, the Pad Se Ew was also missing the key ingredient, basil! And why must you pay extra for protein in these noodle dishes? That is ridiculous. If that is your policy, then the base price for the noodle dishes should be appreciably less. The pricing of the menu seemed contrived, and the execution of each dish we had was subpar at best. We were sorely disappointed. read more

The food was exceptional, our waiter was very knowledgeable and so helpful. We will definitely go back the next time we're in Missoula.

We ordered take out via the ChowNow app, as Zoo Thai requires. Unfortunately, the Pad See Ew w beef we ordered came w shrimp instead, which my partner is allergic to, so she could not eat. When we called Zoo Thai to see whether they could replace or refund, they did not answer nor respond to our voicemails. read more

Food is delicious and service was also amazing especially considering I'm from out of town.

When in Missoula you have to go to the "Zoo"!!! On this trip I'm traveling with some coworkers so have some additional food to share. We started off with the fried dumplings and egg rolls. Both tasted great and the dipping sauces complimented them very well. I went away from my standard curry go to and tried what our waitress, Martha, suggested. Which was the Pad Gar Pow with Chicken and the Thai Lemonade. Both were quite tasty. My only regret was choosing a spice that wasn't spicy enough.....should have done a 3. Both coworkers enjoyed the Pad Thai, spice level 1 (wimps!¡!!). However, they loved every bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment of Zoo Thai is small, dark, with upbeat music playing. Even though their isn't much seating, it doesn't feel crowded[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I do recommend enjoying an early dinner or be prepared to wait. I will say that if you have to wait....it's worth it!!! #thanksunclejoe read more

Best idea ever!! The rum one was delicious and a reasonable price for the size of the slushie read more

Zoo Thai - To-go Slushie - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Very yummy! They get really busy so sometimes service is scarce/waits might be longer, but overall a good experience.

Sooo good! Our group of four all loved their meals. From vegan to meat eater, we all loved it. I had the cashew noodle stir fry special with mushrooms and grilled tofu. The pre dinner drinks were really good too. I had the Mango Tequila Sloshi. We ended with two servings of Mango Sticky Rice. Service started great but slowed towards the end. Still good. read more

We were staying at the Residence Inn and decided to order takeout from here. Due to some snafus the order took forever. They were apologetic and ended up comping the meal. When I finally got the food I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was excellent!! The portion was generous, fresh and delicious! read more

I had a cowboy cocktail that was unique and quite lovely. I ate warm chicken laab and shared the edamame with my friend. Food was fresh, fresh, fresh!! We were sat when we showed up which I understand is unusual. There is often a several hour wait. I understand from the locals Harrison Ford eats here. read more

Let me start by saying I rarely write reviews, good or bad but tonight is an exception. Online ordering feature for two others in my group wasn't working correctly so I ended up ordering three separate orders. Spice level way off on all of our food orders. It's like they just make one big batch and you get what you get. Part of our order was missing and we didn't realize until we got back to our hotel (called to ask for refund of course no answer. I left a msg with order number and asked for refund. Hopefully I won't have to dispute cc charges.) The real kicker to my whole experience is I misheard the lady working at the pickup station. I thought she said it would be another 20-30 minutes. She said 2-3 but it was loud and I am hard of hearing. I said really another 20-30 minutes?!?! I was told in a very short and kind of rude voice, dining room is always prioritized over take out (even though they add an automatic gratuity to take out orders). The last time we ate here it was amazing, food was great and portions are always generous but unfortunately after this experience I don't know when I'll be back. read more

A favorite at our household! We typically order online and bring the food home. It's normally a 30ish minute window from ordering to picking up the food, which is perfect! Here are something's we have tried and really, really enjoyed: chicken pad Thai, yellow curry with chicken, dumplings (fried or steam), and the pad see ew! If you can, I would highly suggest sitting and enjoying your meal at the restaurant! The vibes are 10/10 and the drinks are amazing! If you can't find street parking--have no fear! There is a nice parking garage one block over :) read more

Zoo Thai - Chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Missoula, Montana

In our opinion, this is the best place in Missoula to go for Thai food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always crowded, a little loud, and you might have to wait for a table, but we think it's worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Excellent. Takeout order with two noodle dishes, massaman curry, and dumplings. The Dumplings were superb and a must order going forward. The massaman beef curry was on special and the beef was tender and truly added to the dish. The vegetable's in all three dishes were cooked perfectly even though they were large cuts. each dish was uniquely flavored and indivually spiced. A clear difference in temperature between the two star and three star orders. Kudos to Zoo Thai for quality cooking on a busy night! Will eagerly return again. read more