Isan zaap Thai cafe

Thai restaurant · Millenia ·

Isan zaap Thai cafe

Thai restaurant · Millenia ·

Northeast Thai & Laotian cuisine w/ unique som tums & fish larb

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4693 Gardens Park Blvd Suite 119, Orlando, FL 32839 Get directions

$20–30

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"Orlando's Thai restaurants typically dole out southern curry dishes and the ubiquitous pad Thai, but Isan Zaap strays from the pack with its gaze trained exclusively on northeast Thai cuisine with Laotian overlaps. There is an impressive level of attention to detail and a nice balance of spice and fermented flavors, and though impeccably executed curry makes an appearance, there's also an entire section dedicated to som tums that can be topped with fermented crab or fermented pork sausage. House specialties are a hit, as in the unique whole fish larb, cut into bite-sized pieces, tossed with toasted rice powder and fried to a crisp, and crowned with shaved red onion herbs tossed in a sweet yet spicy sauce. For dessert, dig in to durian sticky rice - if you dare." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/florida/orlando/restaurant/isan-zaap

Isan zaap Thai cafe

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2024 Florida MICHELIN Bib Gourmands

https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/michelin-guide-star-ceremony-florida-miami-orlando-tampa-bib-gourmand

Isan zaap Thai cafe

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Orlando’s Michelin Starred and Bib Gourmand Restaurants, Mapped | Eater Miami

"Bib Gourmand. Cuisine focused on the Northeast region of Thailand. A la carte menu available." - Olee Fowler

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Isan zaap Thai cafe

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These Are Florida’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants, 2023 | Bon Appétit

"An Orlando Thai restaurant awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its Thai cuisine and value." - ByLi Goldstein

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/florida-michelin-guide-restaurants-list-2023

Isan zaap Thai cafe

Sunny R

Google

If you are looking for real Isan-style Thai food that doesn’t hold back on the spice or the funk, this is the spot. We ordered a variety of dishes and everything was hits: -Som Tum with Raw Shrimp: The green papaya salad was crisp and perfectly balanced with lime and chili. The raw shrimp were incredibly fresh and soaked up the savory dressing perfectly. - Grilled Pork Neck Salad (Nam Tok Moo): The pork was tender with a beautiful char, tossed with toasted rice powder and plenty of fresh herbs. - Fried Chicken Wings: Super crispy skin and juicy on the inside. They are the perfect "bridge" dish to balance out the spicy salads. -Tom Zapp with tendon Served in a traditional hot pot, it was aromatic and deeply savory. The atmosphere is casual but lively, and the service was quick. Definitely pair your meal with a cold Singha beer or their longan juice to handle the heat! Aroymakkk

G 3.

Google

This place is so good when you eat in! The flavors feel really authentic. I noticed the taste was a little different when I ordered online, but still tasty. My favorites: papaya salad (get mild—it’s super spicy otherwise!), pork jerky that’s not too sweet, and the Larb, which is amazing. I’d say stick with the Isaan dishes, that’s where they shine. They even have a Michelin star, and the view is really nice. Definitely worth trying if you’re into Thai food!

Keqi G.

Google

We went in around 7 pm on a Friday night. The place was pretty busy but we got a table right away. Service was fast and the dishes were tasty. The portions were on the small side this kinda of not cheaper. Still we enjoyed our meal.

Kane V.

Google

This spot was suggested by one of our friend to stop by and eat after we came back from our Cruise. Let's just say this place did not disappoint. Everything we order taste fantastic. From the Appetizer, Soup, Curry, fried fish, chicken wings, noodles and dont for get that Tum Sum platter. Michelin Star from 2023, 2024 and 2025 Food was filled with flavors, spice, and you can taste the Authenticity of every dish and bite. Only wish the Tum Sum papaya be a little more bold. It was a little light leaning towards Thai Style. But overall everything was great.

Jenny

Google

4.2 stars. We tried this Michelin Guide recommended restaurant. We ordered Pad See Ew, it wasn't too salty and had a nice flavor. The green curry was mediocre, nothing too out of the ordinary. The crab fried rice was good, but there wasn't a whole lot of crab in it. The grilled whole squid was tender and not chewy. I thought the chicken skewers might be dry, but they weren't and were well cooked. The chicken wings were crispy and somewhat juicy. The best dish was the pork neck meat, it was perfectly cooked. Everyone loved it. We ended with some durian sticky rice dessert. I personally love durian, but I was not a fan of this dessert. Perhaps it was because it was hot, and hot durian didn't taste good. Service was attentive, although it did take a while for the food to come out. We will come back and try more dishes next time we're back in Florida. For our family of 4, it was almost $130 before tipping.

Joshua C.

Google

It was good! I had the beef tendon soup - 4/5 ⭐ I am glad the waiter talked me out of hot and into medium/hot. It was plenty 🔥. Wife had Pad Thai - 2/5 ⭐ Coconut shrimp was good 4/5 ⭐ Hot tea - 5/5 ⭐ and they kept the mugs with hot water which was nice. I'm glad for the experience!

James D.

Google

We came here's a recommendation from my daughter and even though we have thai friends whose parents make exceptional food, this place did not disappoint. We asked for nam pla, and we were presented with more vinegar fish sauce and chilies than we could ever.Imagine and I myself took down half of the bottle. I got the Fried Rice. In liberally, doused it with the chili sauce. We also got meatballs, pork noodles curries in absolutely nothing was left by the end of the meal. This was also very affordable. We will go back again and I recommend if you're in the orlando area by the mala.Millennia, this is worth dealing with getting in and getting out.

Xiangyu W.

Google

The blue crab was my absolute favorite. It's refreshing and the meat was fresh. Warning tho it is spicy but so good that I can tolerate the heat.However the pad see ew was unexpectedly sweet and the noodles were not the typical rice noodle texture but something like thick rice paper. The service was not good. The taro ball dessert was on the sweet side and nothing special which I could make at home.

Zaria D.

Yelp

I went with family for a meal. It was tight with parking but we got it. The place was packed so that a good sign for me. There was limited staff but they did the best they could. They were enjoying and got us menus quickly. We ordered. I got the rice dish as I wasn't in the mood for my other go to. Plus I could reheat the friend rice. It was good and flavorful. I enjoyed the time at this location. I will be back when in town.

Lindsey S.

Yelp

Literally no notes. One thing that's hard to find in Orlando is consistency and Isan is it. Whether we have dined in or had it delivered 25 minutes away from us, it's been amazing. We were recommended by our waiter our first time there to try Moo Ma Naw. Never heard of it or had it and it's wildly refreshing and spicy and unique. Their Penang curry is warming to your soul, pad Thai has just the right balance and noodles always cooked perfectly. Try the jerky, both are just a great little snack. Leftovers are even better. Hands down best Thai spot in Orlando.

Stephanie L.

Yelp

TBH the 4 stars is just for the food. They're Michelin recommended, multiple years in a row, so maybe this makes them a little snooty. The atmosphere inside was anything but warm. No greetings, no smiles. Service was prompt but cold. This is more of a date night spot than a family dinner spot, so maybe this is why we had all the strange looks coming in. We chose this spot because they had boat noodle on the menu. We're noodle heads, so after having BBH twice in a row, we wanted something different. The boat noodle here is delicious. The soup is rich and flavorful, not overly sweet, and they top it off with hella pork rinds! Love that! You can ask for a spice rack and pickled jalapenos to make your broth spicier. My sister and I shared the pad thai and panang curry. The pad thai was cooked well, and the perfect size for two. The panang curry was delicious but the curry itself was on the thinner side. Highly recommend this one with beef. I love the addition of green beans in the curry. All the veggies were cooked perfectly too. We asked for everything to be medium spicy. The pad thai wasn't spicy at all but the curry had a good heat to it. Can't remember if we ordered a side of rice, or if it came with it. The fried wings were good. Party wings with a side of sweet chili dipping sauce. No batter on the wings. Kinda pricey for what it is though. I'd recommend a different app but my little one loves plain chicken. We had a fresh coconut and I love that they hot stamp it with their restaurant name. They're going for a modern, upscale vibe and I'm here for it. The coconut juice was sweet, but the coconut meat was too tough to eat. About 20 min north of Orlando where we stayed, but after a long day at the theme park, this one hit the spot.

Bobbi T.

Yelp

This place came up on multiple searches when we were looking for Lao restaurants in the area! After eating there, we can see why and can confirm that this place was amazing! I will admit that when I walked in, I wasn't sure if we were in the right place so my expectations for the food dropped almost instantly! It just seemed much more modern than other authentic lao restaurant. As soon as the food came out, I knew I was wrong for my initial assumptions! Everything we ordered was amazing! The papaya was extremely fresh and so crisp. They used fresh noodles in the pad se ewe and it was full of flavor! Definitely must visit anytime we are in Orlando!

Briana N.

Yelp

I can see why they're Michelin recommended! Not only is their menu pretty extensive, but of everything we ordered, it was all delicious! I love that they include shrimp, squid, and fish as protein options, although it is more pricey. I was a little worried that some of the portion sizes seemed on the smaller side when it comes to Thai food, like the pad see ew, but it was actually pretty filling! Special highlight for me was the Tom Kha, it was so creamy and flavorful. It came in one of those dishes that allows for a flame to underneath, boiling the soup, so I kind of wish they included that, but not the biggest deal. I also loved that everything came out steaming hot. It just feels fresher than when stuff comes out just warm.

Andrea A.

Yelp

Food was authentic, delicious, and enjoyable. Food came out quick and service was good. The menu is pretty pricey but that's the standard nowadays. We ordered: 1) Boat Noodle Soup with Pork ($16) - portion was bigger than some Thai places I've been to. It's my personal fave dish that I always get and this is on point here 2) Fish Cake ($13) - taste homemade but if it isn't then it fooled me! Got that strong lemongrass flavor. Came with 6 pieces with their sweet chili sauce on the side. A bit $$ 3) Panang Curry with beef ($19) - medium spicy level was more mild. It was a small amount of veggies and beef for the price. I wouldn't recommend this dish Do recommend visiting!

Michael L.

Yelp

This review is purely based on a take-out order. My friend and I were looking for asian food in Orlando and we decided to order from this place. Overall I was pleased with how fast and responsive the service was here. We called and within 5 minutes they literally had our orders ready! The server was very polite and offered all the utensils and sauces we needed. My only issue was the food wasn't the tastiest. I did like the pork shoulder dish I ordered but the pad thai didn't have alot of flavor to it. Overall if you are in orlando I recommend a visit! The restaurant itself looked very clean and well kept!

Debra F.

Yelp

We were seated by the hostess and the waitress was there quickly to take our drink order. Thai iced tea and Pepsi Zero. We ordered gyoza which came out hot and delicious. Then pad see ew and pandam curry were ordered and delivered, medium spice. Food was tasty. Restaurant was fairly busy so a little noisy but nothing tonworry about. The place was clean and the food was good. They have some interesting items on the menu so we will be back to check them out. First time we like to get items that we know. I would like to see a couple.more curries on the menu since I am a big fan. Check it out if you are in the neighborhood

Tony K.

Yelp

Great service. Very authentic Thai food with a lot of options that is not always available in many Thai restaurants

Sonita J.

Yelp

Stumbled upon this gem while I was on my way to Costco. It's a tiny unassuming place in a strip mall. Was happy to see the Michelin award when we walked in. The service was great. The server made some good recommendations. We had the Larb and the squid along w the papaya salad. We also had a custard with sticky rice for dessert. Everything was delicious. Make sure you ask for the appropriate spice level for your tolerance! The dessert was the star to me. Never had a thing like it before. Will come here again for sure!

Paul G.

Yelp

I can't remember the last time I've felt so neglected or forgotten. It was a busy Sunday, so I was willing to be patient. I wasn't even given a menu until I flagged down a server and asked for one about 5-10 minutes after being seated. I don't think they remembered to assign one to me. The couple later seated next to me, however, was greeted with much joy and laughter, as they were regulars. My order was simple: the grilled pork neck and a side of mixed vegetables. And then I waited... I noticed a clear lack of attention, while 3 other tables seated after me were being attended to sooner and more frequently. They received multiple courses of food... ... as I waited some more... By the time my food arrived I'd been sitting there for about 35 minutes waiting for some grilled pork. The tables near me were finishing up and even ordering additional dishes to go. I consider myself lucky that they refilled my water. This restaurant provides great service -- just not for me...

Chaiyaporn B.

Yelp

So Thai, so authentic and so delish! Service is efficient. Modern Thai restaurant's ambiance! I would strongly recommend for those Thai food aficionados so you can explore Thai food outside your comfort zone - not just Padthai etc lol although I am pretty sure they have well known Thai dishes lol

Raina A.

Yelp

We saw the tiktok hype and wanted to see if the food was as good as people said it was. We ordered the coconut shrimp, green curry, grilled squid and thai iced teas. Was the food good? Yes. Was it memorable? Unfortunately not. It's a good spot for Thai food but I would say it's pretty comparable to other restaurants. I had high hopes for the squid but it lacked flavour. The Thai iced tea however was 10/10. Fresh and not overly sweet. If you're in the area and want to try it, great. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way.

Nhi B.

Yelp

Isan Zaap is the BEST Thai food I've ever had. So glad this gem is located in our city. We don't know how they do it, but everything we've had here has been amazing. Our favorite dishes have been the Papaya Salad, Grilled Squid, Pad See Ew, and Pad Thai. Be warned that if you order something Spicy, it's gonna be SPICY. The Spicy Papaya Salad made me cry, but I couldn't stop eating it. Highly recommend the grilled squid because they make it perfectly and it's tender and chewy, without being rubbery. I love the lime sauce that they serve with it -- it's amazing. Both noodle dishes are literally so tasty and honestly a joy to eat; the portions are generous and we always take stuff home. The best part? These noodles reheat well! I don't know what they do to prep these noodles, but when reheated, they don't stick or clump together. All in all, they're amazing and I 100% recommend.

Mary L.

Yelp

This was hands down one of THE BEST I have been to in a very very long time. The flavor was spot on for everything. The service was very attentive and the server gave us great recommendations on spice levels. It was definitely busy on a Saturday night. But the food was worth it. The crab fried rice was AMAZING.

Liz L.

Yelp

This spot is right next to mochinut after grabbing dessert I figured why not grab food. Decided to give this Thai place a try, it seemed a little understaffed. It was also pretty busy. We were seated and waited a bit before anyone came over to assist. After ordering the food took a while to arrive, it seemed as though the chefs cook the other tables orders first for ex: the table next to me ordered about 4-5 different dishes and we waited till all of their food was cooked and then the chefs cooked our food. I ordered the stir friend Chinese broccoli with chicken - this was OK unfortunately the chicken and veggies tasted like they were dipped in soy sauce and that's it. There wasn't any other flavor besides soy sauce, I heard the drunken noodles were decent as well. Not sure if I'd return here.

Alyssa S.

Yelp

Currently on the Michelin recommended list Isan Zaap is a solid Thai restaurant. It's in a small unassuming building with a a black modern exterior. It's a little on the small side with only so much seating so I'm sure they probably get pretty full during the lunch/dinner rush. But you can definitely get some good Thai food here. I personally really loved their papaya salad (som tum). They asked how spicy we wanted it, "spicy" or "Thai spicy". We went for the Thai spicy and we definitely had quite an experience. It was delicious though, despite the burn. I'm glad the waiter offered us the chance to challenge our taste buds ha! We also tried their durian sticky rice which was definitely a turn from the usual mango sticky rice. This was also tasted very good! But I already love durian to begin with. All in all a great restaurant!

Rachel M.

Yelp

Definitely one of my fave Thai restaurants that I have found. For this visit, I asked for recommendations, the server we had was excellent and highly recommended the green curry w/ shrimp. This is a dish that I honestly never choose and I was happy that I did. I loved the depth of flavor and I couldn't stop eating it. I did ask for it mild and since I am a woose when it comes to heat, I did still feel it, but it was just so good I couldn't stop. I loved the Pad Thai here also. I loved how saucy and sweet it was. I would definitely come back to this Thai restaurant. I loved the food, ambiance and the service here. Their Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded to them for the second year in a row is well deserved with their quality of food that I simply loved.

Kalvin K.

Yelp

I've heard a lot of good things about this restaurant and just had the recent chance to stop by. Not sure what the hype is about, especially, with the Michelin recognition. The food here is good, but definitely a tad on the sweet taste. The panang curry portion size was small for the price and the Thai hot was just a medium hot in my opinion. Will try something else if I come back.

Jimmy B.

Yelp

Hands down best Thai food in the USA I've been too. Highlights: -I'm not a fan of pad Thai but it's good here - also, this is the only one that heats up well if you have leftovers -their squid is out of this world. Their dipping sauce just elevates it further -pad kee mao is so good! Normally I eat pad see ew at a Thai place because that's their most popular flat noodle dish but it's not my preference as it doesn't have a lot of other things in the dish and is a bit on the sweeter side - I'm a spice demon so pad kee mao is more up my alley. Spicy hot level is perfect for me! I dare not try Thai hot, I've been burned too many times before. I will say their beef protein for the noodles dishes err a bit on the dry side. But it's forgiven since this place is jammed with flavor. I go here way too often before my Costco run.

Helen W.

Yelp

5 star Authentic Thai Food restaurant! Our family tried it and we love it ! Price is reasonable and wait was not too long even on the Friday night . Highly recommend for their yummy food when you are in the area or like to eat Thai food ! You will not disappoint and we will be back.

Valerie G.

Yelp

The space is smaller, so don't be surprised if there's a wait. Luckily the wait went quickly. Servers and staff were all very friendly and helpful. I got the chicken pad Thai - one of the best pad Thai's I've ever had (if not the best!) I would absolutely recommend and would come again!

Maria M.

Yelp

Food: 4/5 I enjoyed my meal! But compared to other Thai restaurants, I was missing a little more flavor... I loved that it wasn't oily or highly seasoned. Pretty healthy overall , just needed an extra flavor kick, a bit too bland for my liking. But good overall. The fish cakes appetizers were delicious ! Service: 5/5 Welcoming and friendly. Ambiance: 5/5 Very nice place in a nice location. There's a mochi donut place in the same plaza

Caressa B.

Yelp

I love Thai food and this place didn't disappoint. We ordered shrimp pad Thai, Tom Yum, Grilled Squid, and beef with mixed vegetables. Everything was great. They also had a really good coconut water. The service was amazing we were seated quickly and all of the servers were very attentive. It's very cute and simple inside. I love being able to see part of the kitchen and hear them cooking everything.

Molly A.

Yelp

Had a good experience today for lunch at Isan Zaap. I came with a colleague and we got there right at 11:30 when the doors opened. I was pleasantly surprised to find other people waiting to get in, too. That was a good indicator of good food. I walked in to the weird and most pungent sewage smell. The restaurant was nice, clean, and organized but the smell was definitely questionable. Since it wasn't my choice of restaurant, we decided to continue to order. I ordered a Pepsi, which was refreshing and crisp. There was a good amount of syrup in the Pepsi and not overly syrupy like some can be. Our server was quick to take our order as the placed filled up. I ordered the pad Thai with shrimp and my colleague ordered the beef jerky and rice. Shortly after, I looked around and the place was packed! Our food came out and to much surprise, it was delicious. The shrimp were large and well seasoned. The biggest negative on the good experience was that I asked for the spice tray and never got one. I'm too nice to ask again so I just decided against it. I will definitely go back and give it a second try.

Loon N.

Yelp

I wanted to try this place because I was advised it was the best Pad Thai in Orlando. And I feel pad Thai is the true test of any Thai restaurant. I tried the Thai milk tea, which hit the spot and was very good. The pad Thai did not disappoint my expectations. Although, the entire table felt bad just getting pad thais (it was what we were there to try out), I felt it was a very good pad Thai. Is it the best in Orlando? judgement is still out. But it was very solid and I would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu, now that it passed the pad Thai test.

Lowella G.

Yelp

Isan Zaap has been on my radar for months and I finally got the chance to try it out with a friend. We were in the area (which by the way was congested with Mall at Millenia close by). Parking was a bit tight being in a shared plaza with other businesses but we found a spot. I was surprised with the Michelin awards plastered on the windows. I thought, "okay it must be amazing then". We were sat right away and our waitress took our orders immediately. We started with the Thai milk tea. It was creamy and delicious and satisfied our sweet tooth. My friend and I shared the fried rice with chicken and the pad Thai with chicken and shrimp. This was my friend's first time having Thai food and she thought it was good. I love Thai food and it did satisfy my hunger but I was expecting more being that it is a Michelin Star restaurant. Though the flavors of the dishes were great I felt like it was missing something. Oh I know!!! The noodles were a bit dry-- there wasn't enough sauce. We also noticed that the man sitting next to our table had ordered the same thing as us but he had a side saucer but we didn't. We didn't ask for the saucer as by the time we had finished our meal when we noticed the man's table. Was that something that was suppose to come with our meal? Or was that something extra he asked for? I guess we'll never know.

Phuong Anh V.

Yelp

Always good to eat here. Food is fresh and delicious! Waited about 30 mins to get in on a Friday night, but services were quick.

Purvi S.

Yelp

Great little Thai restaurant! We wanted to try this place especially because of the Michelin recognition and it did not disappoint. The Tom Kha soup was delicious and flavorful. I wish it had more vegetables in it than just mushrooms, but the broth was deliciousz The panang curry was a bit salty for me but the flavor profile was spot on. The chinese broccoli was cooked well and the sauce was good, it was just too spicy for me and I wasn't able to eat it. Overall, great spot to visit.

Nguyen P.

Yelp

Isan Zaap was the surprise find spot that my lovely partner found for one of our dinners while we were on a trip to Orlando. She didn't realize it was listed in the Michelin Guide for 2024 at the time, but we can see why they were. We arrived there during a dinner rush, but didn't have to wait that long. Maybe 15 minutes and we got the call to come in. The decor was modern and very Thai inspired. We were seated at a smaller table made for two, but they changed us to the larger table after we placed our order. I guess the LARB plate was quite large; combined with the pad see ew, green curry, and grilled pork neck orders required a larger table. Each plate was good, but we have to admit; we accidentally ordered the Larb, as we meant to order one of the papaya salads, but the Larb was ok. Basically, a huge tray of different meats, rice noodles, pork meat, pork rind mixed in a tangy sauce. It wasn't bad, bit not what we thought we ordered. The stir fried pad see ew was excellent and full of flavor. The beef was nice and tender, the Chinese greens had a nice snap to them, and the amount of sauce was perfect. My beautiful partners favorite was the seafood green curry. It had a nice basil curry flavor profile, and all of the mussels, calamari, and shrimp worked well with the curry. There were also a few pieces of green and red peppers to round out the flavor. Overall, an excellent green curry. A side of white rice was included. The grilled pork neck was good, but it's exactly as you would expect. A nicely grilled piece that was cut into slices with a dipping sauce. Thai dish was served with diced carrots and I believe shredded cabbage. The Thai milk tea is exactly as you would expect with a rich and creamy profile. It was pretty sweet, but definitely not over the top. I can say that Isan Zaap was the best dinner decision we made for this entire trip. Highly recommend them.

Gretchen K.

Yelp

Two friends of mine tried this place during a day trip to Orlando and recommended I give it a try some day. While I was out running errands with my parents in early December, we happened to be in the area and stopped by to try the food. This is located in a small plaza near Costco, Hobby Lobby, and Culver's. There are some spots near the restaurant, but I believe you could park in one of the larger areas for Hobby Lobby and walk over if there were no close spots. We were warmly greeted and seated quickly. All of us ordered Panang curry with different proteins and spice levels. Rice does come with the curry dishes here, but keep in mind there is no option to swap out for brown rice. The curry had great flavor and the portion per person was generous. It's interesting that this one had green beans in it, as I've had versions of the same dish with peas, carrots, and other veggies present. I chose a medium level for the spice since their hot level is equal to Thai hot. It was well balanced without being too much to enjoy, heat level-wise. Pricing was comparable to other places I've been to. My folks said they may like this curry a little more than a favorite location we used to frequent in San Diego years ago. Would definitely come back.

Sagir P.

Yelp

Really amazing food!! Best Thai restaurant I have been to in Orlando so far. Service was great and food came out quickly even though the restaurant was packed. Mild is spicy! Be aware. But it was good for us. The spicy bamboo shoot salad was spicier than expected but still good.

Michael G.

Yelp

If you are looking for amazingly spicy food then this is the place for you. Service is friendly and the restaurant is clean. Recommend this restaurant highly. Try them out and you will be happily rewarded

Jenny L.

Yelp

Daisy Z.

Yelp

Was looking for some Thai food as we were coming back from a day in Clearwater. Saw the reviews for Isan Zaap Thai Cafe and decided to try this place. It's in a small strip mall like space close to Costco! The restaurant is relatively small. We had about a 15 minute wait before we were seated. The food was delicious- pretty authentic. There were many dishes we would have liked to try but we decided on fish cakes, chicken satay, stir fried basil (kao na grapraw) with chicken and the red curry with shrimp. We had asked for the dishes to be spicy (Thai spicy) and it certainly was! I think a medium heat for the stir fried basil (grapraw) would have been perfect. It was a little too spicy but we enjoyed it nevertheless. The red curry was spot on spicy (also Thai spicy) and we loved it. Thought the curry was a little lighter in texture. Both entrees came with rice. The chicken satay was tasty - 4 sticks to an order. Came with a sweet peanut sauce and a cucumber vinegrette sauce. Our server was friendly, helpful and efficient. Looking around at the other diners, it looks like the fried fish was a popular dish. A number of other diners had salad and some kind of soup at the table. All looked delicious. The patrons appears to be more local residents than tourists. The location of the restaurant is not in the path/vicinity of tourists visiting Orlando! Would definitely come back to try the other dishes the next time we are in the area - possibly October 2025!!

Samuel J.

Yelp

Spicy papaya salad stood out the most with a perfect mixture of spice and flavor. Thai iced tea was well made. Squid didn't disappoint and overall enjoyed the meal. Also food arrived in 10 minutes ordering for dinner at 5:30 which was a bonus.

Allan D.

Yelp

A LIVE REVIEW: 11:40am We got here 10 minutes after opening time and the restaurant was already 50% capacity. That says a lot about the food here. We started out with the Satay chicken with peanut sauce and gyoza with sweet soy-type sauce. Beautiful appetizer with even better flavors. My main dish was the Panang Curry (medium spice level) with beef and a side of rice. Perfection. To quench the heat, add Thai Tea and it's an amazing combo... And just like that, the restaurant is at capacity at 12:20pm. Did I mention they're Michelin Recommended for 2023 and 2024? "They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them!" -Allan Delacruz

Mary T.

Yelp

Super friendly staff, super quick despite being fully seated inside, DELICIOUS ! finally a Thai place that knows how to make super flavorful, super spicy pad Thai. Lunch today was a WIN

Heidi B.

Yelp

We went in for a quick bite after our Costco run. We beat the rush but found that the service was a bit slow. Another waitress came and things started to move faster. The waitress did apologize that service was slow. It looks like it's fast causal when you walk in but you wait to be seated and order from the table. Based on the Yelp reviews we order the Thai Milk Tea. It was delicious. The food was great too. Not pictured - my son had the Pad See Ew, he liked it a lot, I had the pad Thai - it was tasty if a little sweet. We all got medium spice and the chicken and vegetables definitely had a kick. We will be back!

Ahad D.

Yelp

The Pad Thai is exceptionally delicious! That was the hype beforehand and what I was craving. I'm totally satisfied by the price, portion, and depth of flavors. Great for lunchtime, I got in and out within 30 minutes.

Hope M.

Yelp

Quick service and amazing food! We got panang curry and pad Thai with mixed meet (chicken, pork, beef) and left happily satisfied. For $18 it's essentially two meals as the portions are quite large. The pad Thai is a good a good balance of sweet and sour, although I would request more lime if you want more acidity. The curry also had a perfect blend of spiciness and sour. Both came with plenty of meat considering the price! Also definitely recommend the Thai milk coffee. It didn't seem to be espresso based but still had a rich flavor with not too much milk. I would love to come back and try other dishes :)

Jenny Z.

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I love Thai and I love the flavors and unique dishes at this restaurant! I ordered boat noodles - I haven't seen this on any Thai menus in FL. My bf ordered the green curry. We asked for it to be spicy, and I like the level of spiciness these two dishes were prepared. I'd say that the green curry did not have a heavy creamy coconut flavor. I enjoy green curry for the vegetables, especially the eggplant. The boat noodles were super flavorful, the bean sprouts and basil added freshness. The chicharron added crunch and texture! I'd love to try other dishes here next time.

Devin D.

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Delicious. Great service. And a very welcoming home style feel. This is such a great place for some authentic Thai food. It's been featured in some you tube channels like Simply Dumpling. I had to try some of the delicious savory soups and of course a Thai tea. The Nam Tok was a delicious appetizer. Everything can be as mild or as spicy as you would like. I asked for everything to be spicy because I like to torture my stomach:) the tasty marinated pork was tender and melt in your mouth. It was a good mix of lean and fatty pieces of porky goodness. The lime juice and mix of herbs and veggies could be a meal in itself. Next up was the Tom Zaap Pork Rib Soul. This is soup for the soul. I felt like it was curing a cold that I didn't even have. The broth is jam packed with flavor. Savory, salty, and sour. Mushrooms complimented this dish. And the chopped up pork ribs were super tender and juicy. Served with some rice... and everything's nice:) There are so many dishes to try and I can't wait to come back.

Lincoln w.

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The food itself was actually good, but the service was extremely disappointing and completely ruined the experience. After being seated, no one asked if we wanted water or drinks -- we weren't even given water at all. We clearly told the staff that the dessert should be served after the meal, yet it was brought out before we even finished eating. What made things worse was that they brought the check together with the dessert, which felt very rushed and uncomfortable. I've never experienced this at any other restaurant. From start to finish, no one checked on us, asked how the food was, or offered refills. At one point, a staff member even removed the chair across from us without saying a single word. This was Thanksgiving, and we were hoping to enjoy a nice meal, but the poor service completely ruined the mood. Very disappointing experience.

Matthew O.

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Really solid Thai food experience! What made this place special was the fact that there were several menu items that you can find at no other Thai restaurant in the area. Ambiance was modern and comfortable. I really enjoyed the Thai Boat Noodles. Large portion sizes and they really filled up on the ingredients. There was pork meatballs, crispy pork skin, pork belly, and pork liver. The broth was deep and rich, really a fantastic soup for cool winter nights. Service was solid, although it was a little slow when I went. But all in all, a very solid place for unique Thai food :)

Thommy S.

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Amazing! We got in during lunch and it wasn't packed at all. We got seated right away. I really liked this spot a lot. It tried their boat noodle, which is a really hard dish to find where I'm from. It came with veggies on the bottom and pork grinds on top. It was very flavorful. I liked it a lot. I also tried their pad Thai and I thought they did a great job on it. The noodles were cooked perfectly. It wasn't overcooked or undercooked. The seasoning was also perfect on it. The people here were pretty friendly. They had a lot on their menu. I was surprised at how much they had and the dishes that they had on it. I'd I'm ever in the area again, I will come back to try different items!

Monica A.

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We had an excellent lunch today The pad Thai was smoky and had a homemade tangy sauce. So many other Thai restaurants use premade tamarind sauce that's terrible. Isan had wonderful sauce. The sew ew was yummy and so flavorful. We had to wait 15 minutes on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely will be back

Amanda C.

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Amazing blue crab fried rice and homemade panang curry! We got it spicy and it had a delicious kick. Homemade Thai iced tea is a must too! Quick service and good vibes. Absolutely will be a regular customer here

Suphot B.

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Hands Down The Best Thai/Isan food in All of SoFla!! You won't be disappointed!! Heads up be early or be prepared to wait atleast 40-45 mins!! (All worth the wait though!! We drive 3 hours to eat here!!) We stopped by this restaurant everytime we visit Orlando since they first opened. This is a small little spot near the Millenia Mall. All of the staff are very friendly and accommodating!! Very fast paced and when they come to your table be ready to order!! Don't waste their time so they can attend to other guests. Ordered about 20 different items of the menu between 6 of us about 2 full hours to enjoy every bite of this food!! My personal recommendations are the Isan Sausages, papaya salad tray, the pork skewers, the crispy rice ball salad, pad see-ew and boat noodle!! But I'm very sure all of the other menu items are just as great!! Very happy 6 people, will continue to return!! Keep up the great work and wish this place get the Michelin Bib for the third straight year!!

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Super friendly staff, super quick despite being fully seated inside, DELICIOUS ! finally a Thai place that knows how to make super flavorful, super spicy pad Thai. Lunch today was a WIN

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