Welcome to Thai Zaap Cafe! Proudly serving Metairie, we offer delicious, authentic Thai cuisine in a warm, family-friendly environment. We offer a wide variety of authentic Thai dishes, from classic favorites to in-house specialties. Try our popular pineapple curry, made with fresh bamboo, bell peppers, and pineapple in a flavorful red curry, coconut milk, and Thai basil sauce.
Feeling adventurous? Enjoy one of our signature dishes and indulge in the flavors of the Northeastern region. Don't forget to check out our affordable lunch specials, served with a spring roll and steamed rice! Join us for lunch or dinner at Thai Zaap Cafe and enjoy the delicious, authentic tastes of Thailand!
Feeling adventurous? Enjoy one of our signature dishes and indulge in the flavors of the Northeastern region. Don't forget to check out our affordable lunch specials, served with a spring roll and steamed rice! Join us for lunch or dinner at Thai Zaap Cafe and enjoy the delicious, authentic tastes of Thailand!
Reviews (28)
Supisrap
Jan 10, 2022
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Natalie M.
Dec 18, 2021
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You have no clue what you're missing out on. this place is delicious. every single item i've tried amazes me. i don't know exactly who cooks the food but my god she is talented. i'd eat here everyday if i could. drunken noodles and the red curry w pineapple and jasmine rice are to die for!! and the mango sticky rice is unreal too.
Brittany Ray
Nov 29, 2021
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Barry Cantin
Nov 16, 2021
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I love this place. The food is fantastic, the service is top-notch, and the ambience is wonderful. The menu offerings are terrific - everything from Tom Yum soup, to Pad See You noodles, to all sorts of delicious curries. The appetizers are great - some of the best egg rolls and spring rolls, and the desserts are also wonderful.
Lunch specials are also a great deal.
The only thing that I would like to see would be a full bar with mixed drinks. Right now they only serve beer (four brands) and wine (maybe a dozen types).
Lunch specials are also a great deal.
The only thing that I would like to see would be a full bar with mixed drinks. Right now they only serve beer (four brands) and wine (maybe a dozen types).
M. Shimey
Sep 02, 2021
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Gil Foreman
Aug 18, 2021
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Sebastian X.
Jul 12, 2021
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I was craving Thai food after a long trip and I found this place. You should not have your child working with you if they can't serve and communicate properly with customers. Please do not come here, the food is not what we ordered. The steam mussels were dry like they were microwaved and we ordered spicy pad Thai and got bland sour pad Thai like vinegary. The portions were very small and it was not a family friendly lunch. If I could give this place 0 stars I would but Yelp won't let me. As a family we were utterly disappointed.
Chan B.
Jun 25, 2021
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Really enjoyed our lunch here!
First off, any restaurant that starts with something complimentary always gets an extra plus in my book. They served us spring rolls with a sweet sauce in the cutest yin and yang dishes!
The Panang curry was delicious. It had all the classic herby flavors and vegetables to top it off. I ordered mine spicy and it was perfect, but for my taste I'll probably get extra spicy next time since I would've liked a little more heat. I'll also probably add eggplant next time bc I wasn't a huge fan of the sliced corn, could've used a bit more variety
First off, any restaurant that starts with something complimentary always gets an extra plus in my book. They served us spring rolls with a sweet sauce in the cutest yin and yang dishes!
The Panang curry was delicious. It had all the classic herby flavors and vegetables to top it off. I ordered mine spicy and it was perfect, but for my taste I'll probably get extra spicy next time since I would've liked a little more heat. I'll also probably add eggplant next time bc I wasn't a huge fan of the sliced corn, could've used a bit more variety
Stephanie H.
May 27, 2021
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We decided to get take out for lunch today and Thai Zaap was conveniently close by. The ordering and pick up process was very quick and easy. We ordered Thai Fried Rice w/ beef medium spicy, Thai basil stir fry w/ pork medium spicy, and Drunken Noodles w/ chicken Very Spicy. All lunch entrees comes with a complimentary crispy spring roll which was super yummy! The drunken noodles were good and the very spicy level came with lots of dried spices on top and it was tolerable (we could've handled even more spicy!). The Thai basil stir fry was decent but I felt the portion was on smaller end. Our
Theresa Ferrari
May 16, 2021
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I went out of my comfort zone and tried something different...
I've been wanting to try Pad Thai ever since my boss told me about it, so I went to try it here. I have to say, the appetizers were great, and the Pad Thai was too...at first. But it was definitely NOT what I thought it would be. I know I personally won't order it again, but everyone has different tastes and a lot of people say Pad Thai is really good. But, it's just not for me.. (And since I don't eat onions or peanuts, that probably changed the flavor and made it too sweet. I prefer savory and herby types of food, not so much the
I've been wanting to try Pad Thai ever since my boss told me about it, so I went to try it here. I have to say, the appetizers were great, and the Pad Thai was too...at first. But it was definitely NOT what I thought it would be. I know I personally won't order it again, but everyone has different tastes and a lot of people say Pad Thai is really good. But, it's just not for me.. (And since I don't eat onions or peanuts, that probably changed the flavor and made it too sweet. I prefer savory and herby types of food, not so much the
Janine M.
May 12, 2021
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I had the pleasure of dining here last week while my car was being fixed nearby. I was with my son who also enjoyed the place. I'll start by saying the service we received was exceptional. The lady that took care of us was accommodating and very pleasant. I ordered wontons and they were hot, crispy, and I must say I ate them all. I also ordered Pad Thai and my son ordered Thai fried rice with shrimp. We shared and we were both satisfied Ann's have some to take home. We discussed that we would return due to the prompt service we received, the friendly people, and the excellent food.
Mike Z.
Mar 21, 2021
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3.5 stars if I'm being honest.
The website ordering system said it'd take 20 minutes. I showed up in 40 minutes because those things are always off, and I still waited for another 5 minutes. Really, it's not a big deal, but it is worth mentioning.
We got the drunken noodles (excellent), Tom Zaap soup (great), Spicy Fried Rice (ok), Pad Thai (different than most places in style, and just ok).
Something about Thai food is it always tastes even better the next day, and I'd say that it was definitely true of this place as well.
The staff/owner was very nice and the place
The website ordering system said it'd take 20 minutes. I showed up in 40 minutes because those things are always off, and I still waited for another 5 minutes. Really, it's not a big deal, but it is worth mentioning.
We got the drunken noodles (excellent), Tom Zaap soup (great), Spicy Fried Rice (ok), Pad Thai (different than most places in style, and just ok).
Something about Thai food is it always tastes even better the next day, and I'd say that it was definitely true of this place as well.
The staff/owner was very nice and the place
Billie Jo M.
Mar 06, 2021
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DIRTY!!! This place is soooo dirty. It wasn't till after we ordered and ate that I really saw how dirty it was. The food was soooooo good, but once I got up and walked to the restroom and saw more of the dining room, hallway, and the kitchen, I didn't even want to take my leftovers home!
It's so sad because the food was great and our server was so fun. I just can't bring myself to go back though.
It's so sad because the food was great and our server was so fun. I just can't bring myself to go back though.
Sharla P.
Mar 01, 2021
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First time today. Got two free spring rolls. Ordered shumai, steamed mussels, chicken Tom Khar, chicken Pad Woo Sen, beef pad thai, spicy seafood stir fry, and mango rice to go.
Everything was delicious, hot and fresh.
I personally am not a huge fan of mussels and they seemed a little old to me. Shumai which is a favorite of mine were chicken exactly what I wanted. The spicy seafood stir fry wasn't spicy, could have used some heat. Tom Khar was so dang good, fresh tomatoes and mushrooms. Pad Thai and Pad Woo Sen were freshly cooked and so good. Saved the mango sticky rice for home. FiancÃ
Everything was delicious, hot and fresh.
I personally am not a huge fan of mussels and they seemed a little old to me. Shumai which is a favorite of mine were chicken exactly what I wanted. The spicy seafood stir fry wasn't spicy, could have used some heat. Tom Khar was so dang good, fresh tomatoes and mushrooms. Pad Thai and Pad Woo Sen were freshly cooked and so good. Saved the mango sticky rice for home. FiancÃ
Maryann B.
Feb 13, 2021
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This spot deserves some serious attention. The waitress was exceptional, really helpful, and attentive. Egg rolls fresh and crispy have been delicious and perfectly flavored!! The sauces are fantastic! Coconut curry soup with shrimp was amazing, full of shrimp, mushrooms, and packed with flavor. The yellow curry with chicken was to die for.
I highly recommend trying this place!!!
I highly recommend trying this place!!!
Nicholas N.
Oct 04, 2020
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Jessica T.
Aug 31, 2020
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We ordered the masaman curry and the crab fried rice and the portions were hugeee. The fried rice could've added a bit more seasoning to it though, but the masaman curry had a spicy punch to it, which made it well worth it.
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Even though the appetizers were good, they were quite too small though for my liking so I prolly would skip on it next time.
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Even though the appetizers were good, they were quite too small though for my liking so I prolly would skip on it next time.
John J.
Aug 06, 2020
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Pretty busy Thai in busy plaza, about 1/4 dining but several people already for takeout in only few min. With only the couple, and maybe few more in the kitchen, they are busy! But drink and appetizers came out quickly. Good menu and options, great Thai food too! 4 Spice levels seemed standard, but even the mild had a little kick! They also seem to do Uber eats, great place but a bit busy (which is good thing now). My Padthai was smidge soft.
Josh B.
Aug 05, 2020
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First visit here I would have given a 5/5 hands down. I opted to get Spicy Shrimp Pad Thai and the portion size was average but the flavor was packed tight. I asked for extra chili powder to give it even more kick and man, that stuff is potent. The lady working the counter was super friendly and helpful.
Second visit was more like a 3 star experience in my opinion. Over the phone when I called in my order, the guy was pretty rude but I ignored it, whatever. When I went to pick up the food the guy was rude again, arrogance is not the key to a successful business. But I ignored it and went home
Second visit was more like a 3 star experience in my opinion. Over the phone when I called in my order, the guy was pretty rude but I ignored it, whatever. When I went to pick up the food the guy was rude again, arrogance is not the key to a successful business. But I ignored it and went home
Uriia H.
Aug 04, 2020
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TAKEOUT ORDER: Decided to support this business after doing some light shopping at HomeGoods..ordering online was pretty seamless and took abt 15 min. This was the first time I have chosen to get my Pad Thai with Shrimp with medium spice. It was a bit too spicy..I felt like the spice overshadowed the flavor of the pad thai. The shrimp didnt have the same flavor of the dish. Overall it was good but I will def try the pad thai again minus spice.
Robert S.
Jul 26, 2020
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The flavor isn't bad but they are severely understaffed. Beware if you are ordering takeout or delivery. I waited behind two people to pick up my order and ended up standing around for 15 minutes before any of us got acknowledged. Fortunate for me, my order was the only order that they had even started. I'll give them a pass because they had two people running the entire operation during a pandemic.
They offer a sliding scale for spice. As a spicy food junkie, I chose the second spiciest option, "spicy", but don't think I was prepared for the intensity. I ordered green
They offer a sliding scale for spice. As a spicy food junkie, I chose the second spiciest option, "spicy", but don't think I was prepared for the intensity. I ordered green
Kewain Cammon Scott
Jul 02, 2020
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I come here faithfully usually to get the pineapple fried rice. Recently the quality was off so I decided to try one more go at something new. I ordered garlic chicken.
There literally are 6 pieces of chicken in the container with some lettuce and other veggies. The rice container was only half full, but it wouldn't have mattered since there is barely any food to go on it. It is definitely not worth $15. I could have gone to a Chinese takeout spot and gotten way more for that amount. This is not even enough for a single serving.
I am so disappointed because this used to be one of my favorite
There literally are 6 pieces of chicken in the container with some lettuce and other veggies. The rice container was only half full, but it wouldn't have mattered since there is barely any food to go on it. It is definitely not worth $15. I could have gone to a Chinese takeout spot and gotten way more for that amount. This is not even enough for a single serving.
I am so disappointed because this used to be one of my favorite
Cynthia C.
Feb 04, 2020
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Lunch specials at $9-12 with many options offered with any kind of protein (chicken, beef, shrimp, pork or combo.) Fresh ingredients, full of veggies and flavor with dishes offered at any spice level - to your taste. Thai Zaap is a bright, happy decorated space with great, clean Thai food at reasonable prices with good service tucked in the back of the strip mall on veterans. I stop in after my Home Goods shopping for a healthy, yummy Thai fix. I love red curry they do a good version, including a version with pineapple. My friend had the cashew chicken and it was delicious, such a flavorful
Taheerah B.
Jan 03, 2020
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They closed at 9PM, but at 8:12 the young lady said that we can only get to-go. Even the sign said that they close at 9. We were looking to dine in because everyone said that the customer service is excellent. As we were getting our daughter in her car seat, the lights went off in the place and the open sign was cut off. Even if we had gotten to go, I'm not sure if the food would have been fresh since they were so anxious to go.
Keith C.
Nov 02, 2019
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Absolute gem in the middle of Metairie. Fast, cheap, great service, and, most importantly, delicious food. Wife orders takeout from here all the time, but we came in on a Friday night and there was no wait. Crispy Won Ton appetizer came out in about 30 seconds and was tasty. Pad See Ew entree was also tremendous. Will definitely be back.
Mitchells Making Memories
Jul 17, 2019
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Jerome Wilson
Jun 15, 2019
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John Nguyen
Nov 24, 2017
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Decided to try this place out after reading the reviews and seeing the high rating. Such a disappointment. It started when they brought out cold egg rolls. The steamed mussels we ordered were dry and overcooked....like It was warmed in a microwave. Their saving grace were the drunken noodles and the papaya salad. Pork larb and beef salad were just ok. Definitely not the best Thai in town as others have posted.
