Zaap Kitchen Lao & Thai Street Eats-WESTBEND

I was craving something spicy and decided to try ZAPP Kitchen after seeing their strong Google reviews. I ordered the shrimp basil fried rice and the chicken basil fried rice, and both hit exactly what I was looking for. The flavor was bold, properly spicy, and tasted like authentic Thai cooking rather than toned-down, generic takeout. If you’re craving real Thai food, this place is absolutely worth a visit.

Khao Poon was flavor was great, and the chicken in it was tender. The drunken noodles were good too. Cool location. I like the dragon artwork.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, my first experience was disappointing. I ordered through DoorDash after seeing good Google reviews, but I now suspect many reviewers may not have had authentic Lao/Thai food. As an Asian woman who grew up with these flavors, this just didn’t pass my test. Khao Poon: At first glance, it looked delicious, and the aroma reminded me of home. Sadly, the taste did not match the presentation. The broth was overly oily, there were barely any noodles, and the chicken was extremely dry. I ended up throwing it away. If you want truly good Khao Poon, I recommend Asiannights Lao-Thai Cuisine & Bar instead. ZAAP Combo Set: This came with Dancing Garlic Riblets, Sticky Rice, and Thai-style Papaya Salad (sweeter with peanuts, spice level 3). The riblets were dry and overcooked. The papaya salad was just okay—basic and lacking depth. The portion of sticky rice was so small it didn’t match the rest of the food; they really should serve more to balance the meal. Drinks: The only thing I genuinely enjoyed was the young coconut juice—it was fresh and delicious. Overall: I usually stick to Asiannights Lao-Thai Cuisine & Bar, but I decided to try something new. Unfortunately, I instantly regretted it. Maybe they were having an off day, but $45 later, I can’t say it was worth the money.

This was our first time visiting, and we stumbled upon this spot randomly while in the area. Right away, we loved the vibe around the building—it’s nestled near Trinity Park with other cute shops and places to walk around, which made the whole experience feel laid-back and enjoyable. Inside, the restaurant is clean and well-kept, but seating is very limited. It definitely feels more tailored for singles or people grabbing takeout rather than dining in with a group. Now, the food—so good! I absolutely loved their curry—it was flavorful, rich, and comforting. My family enjoyed everything else we ordered, and there were no complaints, just happy plates. We liked it so much we ended up ordering more for takeout to enjoy again for dinner! All in all, a great little spot with delicious food and a nice atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

Delicious food! My favorite was honestly the beef jerky, which I wasn’t expecting to be so incredible! We had the pad Thai with shrimp, crab cream cheese egg roles, beef jerky and chicken wings and everything was amazing! Will definitely be back :) it’s a small location so we ate outside but the area is so nice that it was still great!