Kai Zabb

Austin thinks it has good food, but in reality it’s just pretentious, over priced and under flavored trash with fancy drinks and a nice looking restaurant. THIS is real food, made by someone who actually cares and the result is one of the best meals I’ve had in this city. The fried chicken tenders are great on their own, it puts canes to shame and the Thai sauces are like liquid gold. Every single one I tried was incredible and unique, and leaves you licking the bowl clean. It’s also made to order and incredibly fresh. I’ve also had a lot of Thai tea in my life and this was the best, it was the perfect balance between tea and cream. Lastly the owner is one of the nicest people in the world, he explained to us the best way to eat the meal and even gave our group free water after he had already closed down for the night. This place deserves all the love and business in the world and it’s an absolute MUST TRY!

I had to stop in the middle of my food to post this review. If you’re looking for fresh homemade style Thai spiced crispy chicken coconut rice, look no further. You can tell the chef is passionate about what he does and that’s what you don’t get at restaurants anymore just fanciness nowadays. Thank you Kai Zane food was absolutely delicious and flavorful.

Excellent taste!! Chef of Kai Zabb is a definitely a Sauce master. Loved everything here.. the quality and quantity of meals're really great. I had Kra-Prao in there and also took Kaeng-Panaeng & Kaeng Kari & Fried Banana for the to go. Every meals were great and my one pick is Kaeng-Panaeng.(Original Thai Curry with Coconut milk) Fried Banana & Thai tea were yummy as well. Boss was very friendly. There's plenty seating area in front of food truck. Evening would be a good time to spend and have dinner.

I didn’t know I was going to have some of the best chicken I’ve ever had when we walked up but this was truly incredible. I had the Kaeng Kari and loved the curry. The fried chicken alone was juicy and perfectly fried. Even the sweet and sour sauce is fire!!

Kai Zabb has stolen my heart and the top spot for my favorite chicken in Austin. The staff are so sweet and were happy to answer questions and offer recommendations. We will definitely be coming back again and again to try all of the flavors. The titular Kai Zabb sauce is absolutely worth the hype.

Incredible flavors with high quality Thai spice. One of our new favorite places in Austin. The owner is very friendly too . Top quality, wish there could be a vegetarian option in the future to take advantage of these amazing flavors.

Man, did this place just steal my heart. Those tenders were extremely tender, crispy and juicy. The highlight of the meal was the sauces. I got the curry and my gf got the garlic house and they were incredible, it took those tenders to a whole nother level. The meal comes with a house salad with a delicious ranch sauce. We will be back. Please support them. The spice and flavors are serious! 🔥10/10

Kai Zabb is an absolute hidden gem (tuck in the back of the McNeil food-truck park)! This food truck is serving up one of the most unique and delicious fried chicken dishes with a Thai twist my husband and I ever had. Their fried chicken with curry (kaeng panaeng and kaeng kari) hits different—crispy, juicy (not oily), perfectly seasoned, and paired with a rich, flavorful curry that’s comforting and addicting. Definitely a perfect choice for anyone who's a fan of the Japanese chicken curry dish. You can also tell they use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients—the flavors are vibrant, and everything tastes so thoughtfully prepared. It’s comfort food elevated to the next level! Not to mention their Thai tea and fried banana dessert slap—the tea doesn't taste water down like many places in Austin and the dessert is a sweet, warm hug in your mouth. Also, it's a small detail, but I appreciated that their food is packed inside a sturdy paper container rather than in a styrofoam or plastic, which makes it easier to reheat later in the microwave as well as reduce the exposure to microplastics. BTW, this food truck is run by the original owners of Dang Hot 89. Thus, if you're a fan of the food prior to it moving to the East side you will not be disappointed with this new concept. All in all, if anyone is looking for something special and crave-worthy, Kai Zabb is a must-try! Trust me—you’ll be thinking about that chicken and curry combo long after your last bite (in fact, I'm salivating right now as I'm writing this).

Maybe the best chicken I've ever had, along with the house made sauce it's unmatched. I will be driving 25 minutes to go back. The 3 star someone left is simply wrong - I've never felt more compelled to leave a review, nor have I before, but this place deserves a Michelin star dang it! Can't say enough good things about it

I made a yelp just to write this. This place is incredible. I've had it twice this week for lunch and this place is the definition of flavor. I grew up on Thai food and this place I have to say does it better than my grandma lol.

This is a really cute food truck area, with picnic tables that have a little covering, perfect for shade during the hot seasons, and good enough to fend off a slight rain drizzle. If you don't go at a busy time, food takes about 15 min to come out because everything is made fresh to order, but I would still definitely recommend ordering online first. I got the kaeng panaeng, and it was so delicious! Servings are pretty big, and the chicken is so hot and crispy, while maintaining a really nice juiciness. It comes with a refreshing salad which I really appreciate too! I love the flavor of the curry too, it's so deep and rich. I got the medium spiciness level and it was perfect, as someone who enjoys a good amount of spice. The worker was also super friendly, keeping me updated about the wait time and making sure everyone was ok.

Kai Zabb is an absolute hidden gem (tuck in the back of the McNeil food-truck park)! This food truck is serving up one of the most unique and delicious fried chicken dishes with a Thai twist my husband and I ever had. Their fried chicken with curry (kaeng panaeng and kaeng kari) hits different--crispy, juicy (not oily), perfectly seasoned, and paired with a rich, flavorful curry that's comforting and addicting. Definitely a perfect choice for anyone who's a fan of the Japanese chicken curry dish. You can also tell they use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients--the flavors are vibrant, and everything tastes so thoughtfully prepared. It's comfort food elevated to the next level! Not to mention their Thai tea and fried banana dessert slap--the tea doesn't taste water down like many places in Austin and the dessert is a sweet, warm hug in your mouth. Also, it's a small detail, but I appreciated that their food is packed inside a sturdy paper container rather than in a styrofoam or plastic, which makes it easier to reheat later in the microwave as well as reduce the exposure to microplastics. All in all, this food truck is run by the original owners of Dang Hot 89. Thus, if you're a fan of the food prior to it moving to the East side you will not be disappointed with this new concept. All in all, if anyone is looking for something special and crave-worthy, Kai Zabb is a must-try! Trust me--you'll be thinking about that chicken and curry combo long after your last bite (in fact, I'm salivating right now as I'm writing this).

Gosh I hate to be the first to review! First off I love to support small business and I hoped to give this place more than 3 :(... their service was good, just one person doing everything was a little too much but I understand and he was quick! :). They only have fried (breaded) chicken that am not a great fan of! The curry tasted ok, it's pre-made and I saw it being microwaved and am like oh hmm ! I hope they get some more options with more live cooking and not reheating it! My two cents

Came here with my boyfriend for lunch and we both were super impressed with this spot! The owner is so so nice and takes such pride in the food he's making. We got the Kai Zabb and the Kra Prao and both were fantastic and came with a side salad. The salad was good and the dressing was homemade and very tasty. Both dishes were super good but I think we both liked the Kra Prao the most! The chicken is perfectly crispy and comes with a good portion. The medium spice was perfect and the basil added such a nice flavor. The Kai Zabb was also fantastic but had a lighter sauce that was maybe a little more vinegary. Overall, I think anyone would love this place and there are so many great food trucks on this lot! Super cute vibe and lots of great seating.

Kai Zabb was the best Thai food I've had in Austin. Service was excellent as well as the food would definitely recommend!

I arrived just before they closed and he had already closed the food prep area. I was ok with trying it another time, but he insisted that it was no issue and made me food anyhow. Everything on the menu has fried chicken. I think everything looked good, and I went for the coconut curry dish with fried chicken and rice. It also came with a side salad which I did not expect but I always appreciate a good side salad with quality lettuce. The curry was so good! I liked it more than the same type of curry at the regular brick and mortar Thai place I've been going to for years. The fried chicken was nice and crispy and the meat juicy. Excellent experience!!! Can't wait to try the other food trucks near by!

THIS FOOD IS AMAZING. And don't skip the Thai Iced Tea!!!! I can't wait to keep coming back for more!!

Service was amazing, place was really clean & Delicious Thai Tea. KAENG PANAENG and KAI ZABB were a 10/10

Great food! Love the fried chicken and Thai convergence! The owner does everything. Cool food court too!