Zabb Elee

Thai restaurant · East Village

Zabb Elee

Thai restaurant · East Village

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75 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

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This cozy Thai gem specializes in authentic, spicy Isan dishes that transport you straight to Thailand, with a charming ambiance and unique flavors.  

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+1 212 505 9533

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Mar 4, 2025

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Even tho its a bit pricy comparing to other restaurants like bkny, ayada and sum der tum but the noodle soup that they made is closest to what i have had in thailand. It is hard to find an authentic thai food place to have equal taste of their local street food. Id visit again for sure. The place is pretty cozy. I hope they can increase the serving size becuz I'm a girl and still feel not enough food for one but when i order the same exact thing at other thai food places its abundant.

Carlin Yuen

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Ordered a massive delivery dinner from here. Prices are pretty standard if not a little higher than average for Thai food, but then again, this isn't like your average Thai-American joint. Found their dishes to be really interesting, unlike most other places, and pretty authentic tasting. Got whole fried fish, crispy pork moo, as well as a beef noodle soup dish, and a spicy duck. All pretty delicious, and looking forward to actually trying the restaurant sometime!

John Yam

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Food Papaya salad with crab was the best dish. The crap is raw (pickled) and not cooked. Morning glory vegetable was a small dish and not worth $12.5. The dish was also too salty. Fried fish was good. It's a sweet and sour flavor. Drunken noodle with beef was OK. Nothing special. Service Thai people in general are friendly people. Did came quickly. After tip the four dishes was $85, which is pretty hefty for Thai food. Food was decent but not with the lofty price.

Chris Walker

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I'm told it's the most authentic thai food in new york, although I can't be for sure because I've never been to Thailand. What I do know is that it's nothing like any other thai food I've had. It's also damn good and great for anyone who likes their food spicy. The service was quick and friendly. The prices are quite reasonable. The decor isn't bad but it's nothing special. I highly recommend this place.

Gillian Gleizer

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Some of the most amazing food outside of Thailand! Spent three weeks in Thailand a few summers ago and this food was very very comparable! Will recommend to everyone I know, as well as visit again! If you're looking for an authentic experience, this is the place!

Denean Paulik

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I love spicy food and this place hit the spot. Though we'll have to remember that we'll ask them to make it just a bit spicy and not medium. There spicy is crazy, yet flavorful. We had some great soups and milk on the side to tame the fire in our mouths.

Jeffrey BoyEs

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First off, I am from Thailand. Bangkok. I've been living in NYC for 7 years now. Friends always want me to take them to a Thai restaurant but unfortunately I've never found a place that I could take them. New York's version of Thai food is foreign to me. I found this place a few years ago and I'm in love. The food is always consistent and of great quality. The wait staff is truly lovely. When I go here I feel as though I'm at a cute neighborhood spot back home. I cook a lot at home but there are some dishes that are too awkward or difficult to make myself. Their sum thum (papaya salad) is the best I've had out of Thailand. They also import some ingredients that I've never seen in a US thai restaurant i.e. Snake fish and aquatic morning glory. Truly delicious. If you've been to my country and like the food, go here. If you like NYC Thai food, there are plenty places for you to choose from. Either way you should always enjoy the meal you're eating. Hope this helps.

May Maung

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First thing you notice when you walk in is how small the door is! Its quite small and you have to squeeze in sideways just to get in. Once inside the decor is romantic and whimsical. The birdcages hanging above the bar is one of my favorite decors. The food is amazing! Very authentic! If you can handle it, ask them to make it SPICY!! I love their Papaya salad with crab.