Isan zaap Thai cafe

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.

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.

The food was good here and I hope to be back someday, however, the portions were really really small. For the fish, we had ordered it and it was $35, this was really expensive for a few fried pieces and we had hoped it would have been more for the price. The grilled pork neck, however, was really really good. It really melts in your mouth, but again, quite expensive for $15 again. Lastly, the dessert, the Mango Sticky Rice, was quite an odd treat. It was sweet but not sweet, and the sticky rice didn’t really go well with the mango so much. The sticky rice was hot, and it was a sharp contrast to the cold mango. Overall, pleasant experience with the service being outstanding, and the atmosphere being very soft and welcoming. It was still a bit busy when we went and we weren’t able to get a table for 30+ minutes, so that is why atmosphere is not 5 stars. For a Michelin Star restaurant, it definitely has food that lives up to its name, just wish the prices reflected this more.

Sawadeeka! I am not sure why some claim that this well-known eatery is a "hidden" gem...dont get me wrong- it definitely IS A GEM fo'sho but it is definitely Not Hidden lol ! We were just seated like nano-seconds after they kindly opened early for some of us eager beavers then in a twinkling of an eye, the whole eatery was already filled up with hungry folks ! Feelin' the good thai vibes once the door opened and the efficient service staff zipped around like Flash Gordons , taking orders professionally and seamlessly. What we ordered : 1. Crispy rice balls salad - the rice was not ball-shaped-like when served but wow the beautiful crispy rice heap was packed with flavors and pieces of fermented pork sausages etc 2. Grilled squid - spongy goodness with a slight charred taste, and try dipping them into the seafood sauce ... ooo-lalaaa... 3. Grilled pork neck - springy-tender with every bite! 4. Michelin award-winning green curry - creamy with tender pork slices ( there are other meat options like chicken or beef to choose from ) and full of veggies like bamboo-shoots, eggplant, bell peppers. The curry leaves a nice after-taste! 5. Steamed fish with seafood sauce - not de-scaled enough so do remember to take off the skin to dig into the juicy fish meat 😋 (photo could not be uploaded though ) 6. we both went for the kill and topped off the sumptuous meal with durian sticky rice 😋 - the durian taste was quite subtle but then again, if the taste and smell were any stronger , a bio-hazard team may have to be called in hahaha! Food portions are good size , Service was top-notch and we did not wait long for the food items to arrive in good order - korp-kun-ka! We are definitely coming back since we miss traveling to Thailand and this place serves up pretty good thai food :)

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!

Seriously, this is one of the best, most authentic Thai meals I've ever had. The flavors were phenomenal, I can't even explain how good it tasted! The portions are huge and the prices are totally reasonable, so the value here is fantastic. Our specific server was super nice and attentive, which was great. However, heads up: some of the other staff seemed unfriendly and gave off weird looks, which was the only downside to the experience.

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.

This is my second visit to this Thai restaurant, which has been Bib Gourmand recommended for several years. The first time I came, I had a great impression because the food was excellent. Unfortunately, during my second visit, the host’s service was disappointing, wrong dishes were sent to our table, some dishes we ordered never arrived, and my mom, who doesn’t eat beef, ended up eating it by mistake because of the error. That said, the food itself is still very tasty. The Pad Kra Pao pork rice was a favorite among everyone, I really enjoyed the green curry, and the som tum was authentic in Thai flavor. The grilled squid portion was generous as well. The restaurant is small and often very busy. If only the service staff had a better attitude, the whole experience would have been perfect.

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!!

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

If you want to eat authentic Isan Thai food you definitely should check this place out. We were very happy with the service. JoJo was very friendly and polite. I would like to come back here again for my next vacation in Florida.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Thai boat noodle were really good and I love the fact they give beef tripe besides the beef balls and the beef slices. The soup is thick and black just the way I like it. Spicy number four is not spicy enough. Next time I would go higher. Pad Thai not spicy enough and my husband complained it wasn't sweet enough. The panang curry was standard. Would like to try other stuff next time!

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!

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 :)

The restaurant is at a great location, next to the mall which was convenient for us. We ordered the grilled squid, pad Thai with chicken, and beef jerky. The wait was not long and the food came out fast. The grilled squid was good and the sauce really made it better. I was expecting the beef jerky to be dry, but it was actually the right amount of dry and crunchy. My friends love the pad Thai. The staff was super friendly and I would totally recommend this place.

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 :)

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.

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

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

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!

This place is amazing! The service is amazing! The food is phenomenal. At first I was nervous to try it because it seems like a super authentic menu but then I went and I fell in love! I wish I could go more but I live far. So good, Millenia definitely has good Asian eat spots. It's a small spot but it's always busy because it's great! They have an assortment of Thai beverages too. I believe they have a Michelin star too

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!!

This is my third time at this restaurant. Honestly, I hate the traffic going to this restaurant, but the food is so worth it. As always, I would order the grilled squid, papaya salad, Tom Yum seafood, and of course, the sticky rice mango for dessert. Without a doubt, they definitely deserve an earned their Michelin star. For the foods are amazing, the service is very fast-paced, and the staffs are super friendly. I definitely recommend this restaurant to other people. If you're with a large party, I recommend calling ahead of time because layout is on a smaller side. The flavor of the food are on point and season to perfection. Definitely will be coming back! The food is very authentic and definitely worth a visit if you are visiting Orlando

I ordered takeout from Isan Zaap and enjoyed it so much I forgot to get pictures! The chicken satay was wonderful as a starter! Perfectly cooked and slightly tangy with two great sauces on the side. The peanut sauce was seriously addictive, and the vinegar-based sauce was refreshing. I ordered the mild red curry with beef, and absolutely loved the subtle sweetness and depth of the curry. The mild option does have a bit of a kick to it, so order "no spice" if you're looking for something truly mild. I also ordered the Pad Kee Mao with chicken, which was really great. I've never tried this dish before so I don't have much to compare to, but I will definitely be seeking this out in the future. The ambiance of Isan Zaap was very inviting, and I'm hoping to dine in soon to get the full experience!

Isan Zaap Thai Café was founded by 3 friends who are from the Isan region of NE Thailand. Their restaurant is a celebration of regional food. The Michelin Guide awarded Isan Zaap Thai Café Bib Gourmand status for "good quality, good value cooking" for 2023 & 2024. The restaurant has a modern, clean design & I loved the textured wall resembling waves. The wait staff were very friendly & offered suggestions on menu items & spice level. The food came out w/in a reasonable time frame. I ordered ThaiTea, Isan Sausage, Tom Kha (shrimp), Penang Curry (beef), Mango Sticky Rice. The Thai tea is creamy & nicely brewed. It is not overly sweet & will assist w/ the heat one is about to experience food-wise. I loved the crispy sides of the flash-fried Isan sausage. It was nicely seasoned and came with chilis, slaw, sliced ginger, lettuce, and peanuts for wraps. The Tom Kha was memorable. The broth was so fragrant and had depth of flavor. It contained nice-sized shrimp and I love chefs who are not shy about ginger. The soup is served in a large stainless steel bowl meant for sharing & contained tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and chilis. The Beef Penang Curry has a soupier consistency but was packed w/ flavor & heat (I requested a medium spice level). It was another memorable item & contained green beans and green & red peppers. The Mango Sticky Rice was the only "good" food item I ate. The mango was sweet & the sticky rice tasty with toasty notes from the sesame seeds. I appreciated the sauce not being overly sweet. Zaap is the Thai word for tasty & this is some of the best Thai food I have experienced. Everything around me looked good, including the grilled meats, pot stickers, jerky, and Pad Thai. Portion sizes are good - I left wishing I hadn't checked out of my hotel room so that I could take a nap.

Yes yes yes! Go visit this restaurant! They have more than earned their foodie recognition. With so many Thai places in Orlando, it can be hard to stand out. However, Isan Zaap does it with ease. Walking in, the building doesn't look like much. It's housed in a former fast casual dining husk. We were quickly given a booth seating and a menu. They have salads, soups, noodle dishes, and more. I had the panang curry. It was really delicious but thin on consistency. I like my curries to be a little thicker but the flavor was great. The standout of the meal was their Pad Thai. I honestly think this is the best Pad Thai in all of Orlando. They are Bib Gourmand in the Michelin guide for a reason!

Best Thai place in all of Orlando We had an amazing lunch at Isan Zaap today. I started with their delicious whole fish, a perfect way to embrace the new year tradition. The grilled pork neck was juicy and succulent, and the Thai green curry was bursting with flavor and abundant in vegetables. I loved the little eggplants they used. Isan Zaap's seasoning is beyond compare to other Thai restaurants I have been to and brings a sense of nostalgia.

Absolutely fantastic place!! The service is prompt as soon as you walk in, we were seated right away. The food came out super quick and our servers were very attentive and efficient. I got the pad thai with no spice, delicious flavor. It tasted so fresh!! The chicken tastes like REAL chicken, not frozen, definitely freshly cooked. The sauce is super tasty, peanut flavor with a slight sweetness. Bean sprouts to add a nice crunch. Hubby got the pad thai 3/5 spice level. He also enjoyed it very much. The flavor was different than my no spice dish, but he said both were very good. He said the no spice is a bit sweeter. I also got the thai tea and that was delicious in flavor and consistency. Did not taste artificial at all. We got the fried gyoza (forgot to take a pic) but they were super crunchy and good too. Flavor was great. The restaurant itself is clean, cute decor, and overall nice vibe. Prices are very reasonable for what we got. I will definitely be coming back and trying their mango sticky rice! (I was too full to get it this time).

Just a great overall experience. We wanted Thai food with an Isan or Lao touch. This place really hit the spot. We got Tom Yum, Larb and Som Tum Lao style. Everything tasted fresh and the spice hit perfectly. We will be back!!!

They ALTERED my tip amount without permission! BEWARE of fraudulent charges! I dined here recently and left a total of $51 on my bill, including the tip. Two days later, I checked my bank statement and found that the restaurant charged me $55 instead, meaning they changed the tip amount after I left. Now, let me break down the entire experience: The restaurant was extremely busy, which I understand, but there was zero service--no one refilled our water, provided utensils for takeout, or even checked on us. I had to chase down staff to pay the bill. Since I received no service at all, I only left a $1 tip out of courtesy. That's when a server confronted me, asking, "Did I do something wrong?" Instead of addressing my question about whether an 18% tip was required, she insisted that if I appreciated her service, I should tip 18% or more. Another server later came over with a bad attitude, saying, "If you don't tip, we don't get paid," before rolling her eyes and walking away. As if that wasn't bad enough, now I discover that they fraudulently changed my tip amount after I left. This is dishonest and completely unacceptable. CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS AND BANK STATEMENTS IF YOU EAT HERE! I've already reported this to my bank for chargeback and will escalate further if necessary.

I tried Isan Zaap with a friend and while this was a bit of a drive for me, I can definitely say I already am planning on taking my family with me next time. WOW, just wow. Isan Zaap has lots of space for seating. However the tables are a bit small if you are only two people like my friend and I. So be prepared to cleverly arrange your table and leave your trusty water bottle off the table. We ordered a Papaya Salad or Som Yum (Lao Style and Spicy with raw shrimp) as a shared appetizer while I also tried the chicken satay. Now I've seen the other reviews on here and I will say of you aren't a fan of spicy food stick with the basics. This Papaya Salad was SPICY! We both love spicy food so it was okay for us but this salad was definitely very spicy. I was okay with it obviously but if you are not a fan of spicy food make sure to let them know and stick to foods you know are typically not spicy like a Pad See Ew. The food was unbelievably delicious. I don't eat pork so I can't give a personal review on the boat noodles my friend ordered but she liked them. She said the broth was sweet in a way and enjoyed the food. My Pad See Ew came out so hot (like fresh out of the pan hot) and perfectly cooked. This is a bit of drive for me but I can see why it's in the Michelin Guide. It's worth a stop and worth every penny. It's not expensive but things add up. My friend and I paid like 30-40 dollars each. (She paid for the salad since she ate most of it at her insistence). If you are thinking of coming here or looking for a Thai place near Orlando, this is your place. 10/10 overall experience 10/10 Service (waiter was fast and always helpful) 8/10 Ambiance (table was a bit crowded for us but nothing that makes it un enjoyable) 1000/10 food

Ok, I have eaten a lot of Thai food both at home, in Los Angeles Thai town and in Thailand itself. This place is legit authentic! We got the pad see eww and the fried chicken Wings. We are visiting Orlando but came back a few times. The servers were nice but we spoke Thai to them so maybe it helps but they seemed really nice even during lunch rush. We also had the Moo ping and boat noodle both are solid options.

Orlando-We saw that this place has a Michelin bib Gourmand award and we were super intrigued! Wanted to find out what all the hype and reviews were about. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately for lunch. Not super busy, but not empty. There were probably three tables that were full. Small menu so our choices were a little bit limited. we were hoping for amazing entrées. My lunch mate ordered tea, and I got a hibiscus (cold) drink. My lunch mate is a chicken pad Thai snob, so it's all about that dish and the fried rice dish for him. I went with the stir fried pad kee mao with chicken. Entrees took quite a while to make it to the table. Unfortunately, they were served one at a time. I guess they thought that we were sharing. We were starving so that was not a plus for us. Luckily, the entrées were huge, and plated beautifully. My lunch mate agreed that the chicken pad Thai was very tasty, possibly one of his favorites, although his beef fried rice didn't have a lot of flavor. Louisiana After quite some time, my entrée arrived. It was tasty, but nothing to write home about. A little bland, overall. On the plus side, all of our dishes were served piping hot! Our waitress was not attentive and did not come back to check on us at all. We had to flag someone down to get some to go boxes. A little bit of a disappointment because having the Michelin award, you would think that the food would be off the charts.

The food are delicious and pretty authentic. It's definitely one of our stop every time we're in Orlando.

The thai restaurant was near by Costco, Gardens Parks Blvd, nearby Orlando airport. Ordered penang beef curry medium spicy and chicken pod thai. The beef in the curry was not tender and it was quite spicy. The pod thai was too sweet for me. The jasmine tea came with a tea bag not loose leaf. It was a quick and affordable meal.

As a first time, we do not know how long it is supposed to take to get 2 orders. The Panang and Red Curry. Yes, pretty busy, but still, it seemed like others had good food come before ours. Ok, enough with that. When the food came, it was delicious with 2 exceptions. The Pad Thai was gooey or oily. It also was pretty sweet. We know it is supposed to be sweet, but almost too sweet. We recognized beautiful dishes coming out as well as some were good size. Again, they were delicious and also with the perfect degree of hot-ness as we requested. So well done there too. I would have given them 5 stars and really they were about 4.4 as the we needed more water and waited for that, but for the most part, quite good. See if your visit is different.

I am utterly baffled at how this place got recommended by some kind of "Michelin Bib Gourmand" award for multiple years. The food here is not particularly good. We got five dishes here - five chances to be "wowed", and it never happened. We got the green curry, and the grilled squid. Both of these were certainly respectable, but nothing amazing. What I liked most about the grilled squid was the nice dipping sauce they gave with it. We also got the "Pork Neck" dish. The pork had this nasty overly strong "pork" flavor/odor. Like, you know how some people don't like duck or goat because it's too gamey sometimes and has a strong smell? The pork neck was like that somehow. And the meat was very tough. Not good. We also had some kind of noodle dish. Not Pad Thai, but the flat wide kind, maybe it was drunken noodle. Similar to Mee Katang. Again, respectable, but nothing amazing. The final, worst dish I want to talk about, is the "Som Tom Tray". This restaurant prides itself on "authentic thai food", and I'd never heard of this before, and the description sounded interesting (see my menu picture): **Papaya Salad, Vietnamese Pork Roll, Naem Pork Sausage, Pork Rinds, Rice Vermicelli, Boiled Eggs*** Clearly, the first three items are the things you buy the dish for. I had no idea what the "Pork Roll" or the "Naem Pork Sausage" were, so I gave it a shot for $29. The Som Tom Tray is an absolute scam. And I actually got nauseous while I was eating it - you'll find out why in a bit. The papaya salad is pretty good, and that's where the positive things end. Pork Rinds are off the shelf from any store that carries them in chip bags, Vermicelli and Boiled Eggs is everyday stuff. So what about the Pork Roll and the Naem Sausage? Well, see my picture for a piece of each of them. That top grey/brown thing I assume is the pork roll. If you're familiar with Southeast asian food, there's cheap "fish balls" and mystery "meat balls" that have low grade meat blended with a binder such as tapioca. Think of it as a hot dog, in meatball shaped form. That's basically what the "Vietnamese Pork Roll" pictured was - low grade pork blended and formed with something like tapioca starch. Very disappointing. But not as disappointing and gross as that bottom thing in that same picture - which I assume is the Naem sausage. Why does this thing look like a pink pomelo? It was quite gross, and I tried multiple times to choke it down, and eventually felt queasy. Upon further inspection of it, I figured out why. Look at my other picture of just the Naem sausage for a snap of a bit of a different sausage piece. It's literally majority tripe (or something very similar) - you can see a bit of tripe fell off near the bottom left of the main sausage piece pictured. No wonder it was making me feel sick - it's so much garbage part of the animal. Small wonder I never heard of Naem sausage in Thai restaurants before - it's basically actual animal trash (or at least the version of it here is), and my pictures prove it. $29 "Som Tum" for some decent papaya salad, and a bunch of junk/cheap stuff around it. Ugh. Again, the fact that this place got a michelin recommendation is a disgrace. I joked with the people with me that the michelin awarder who recommended this place must be a friend of the owner - there's no other explanation that makes sense. It has actually made me disregard michelin recommendations going forward without star awards, because if they can highly recommend this place, what good is their opinion for supposedly amazing food?