9Zaab Thai Street Food
Authentic Thai street food with fresh ingredients and unique dishes. Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand at reasonable prices with generous por...
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9Zaab Thai Street Food
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Authentic Thai street food with fresh ingredients and unique dishes. Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand at reasonable prices with generous portions.
"Amazing and authentic Thai food with unique items at very reasonable prices, served fast and delicious!"
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Waitstaff provide excellent suggestions for those unsure about ordering from the extensive menu.
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Don't miss authentic street food like boat noodle soup, drunken noodles, and crispy pork belly with chili sauce.
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Cuisine
Thai
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Thai Street Food
Experience genuine Thai street style with classic dishes like fish larb and som tum, using fresh, authentic ingredients.
Generous Portions & Value
Enjoy satisfying portions that offer great value, with complimentary dishes often included with your purchase.
Unique & Flavorful Dishes
Discover unique menu items like the recommended Yum Zaab Woon Sen Seafood salad, offering a delightful culinary adventure.
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Ask for Recommendations
Waitstaff provide excellent suggestions for those unsure about ordering from the extensive menu.
Try Popular Street Food
Don't miss authentic street food like boat noodle soup, drunken noodles, and crispy pork belly with chili sauce.
Consider Seafood Options
Seafood dishes are frequently praised by customers and are a good choice to explore.
Generous Portions & Value
Expect hearty portions; while prices might be slightly higher, the value is often well worth it.
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Ask for Recommendations
Waitstaff provide excellent suggestions for those unsure about ordering from the extensive menu.
Try Popular Street Food
Don't miss authentic street food like boat noodle soup, drunken noodles, and crispy pork belly with chili sauce.
Consider Seafood Options
Seafood dishes are frequently praised by customers and are a good choice to explore.
Generous Portions & Value
Expect hearty portions; while prices might be slightly higher, the value is often well worth it.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
9Zaab Thai Street Food is praised for its authentic and flavorful Thai cuisine, with many customers highlighting the generous portions and reasonable prices. Diners appreciate the friendly staff and the wide variety of unique street food options. However, some reviews mention inconsistent quality in certain dishes and one incident of being confronted about tip amount.
"Service was friendly, most people seem to get takeout but they do have tables. Khao Moo Tod was great and tofu triangles were ok."
Aaron Lucci
"Service was friendly, and the food was pretty good. The Moo Ping (pork BBQ) was very soft and well marinated. I liked the spicy sauce and the sticky rice (more than the rice that came with my main dish). The Khao Mun Gai was good, but I’ve had better elsewhere. Here, the chicken pieces were smaller and a little bit dry. Prices were reasonable."
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"Cute, sunny, and excellent food and service. I got crab rangoons, jungle beef, and a Thai iced tea. I found a table in the corner next to the window and enjoyed getting some work done in between bites. The sticky rice was some of the best I’ve had. Overall lovely :)"
Jenny Alvauaje
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Frequently Asked Questions
Popular signature dishes include fish larb, som tum, boat noodle soup, drunken noodles, and crispy pork belly with chili sauce.
Yes, reviewers consistently mention that the portions are generous, offering good value for the price.
The food is described as genuinely good and rather spicy, with rich Thai flavors.
Yes, the waitstaff are friendly and provide good recommendations if you are unsure what to order.
Yes, the restaurant offers takeout orders, and some reviewers mention delivery availability.
Occasionally, there are offers like complimentary dishes with purchases or discounts for online orders or dine-ins.
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9Zaab in East Cambridge is one of our favorite Thai restaurants in the city, thanks to a beef boat noodle soup that we would eat pretty much every day without complaint. The menu doesn’t initially appear to be especially cheap (that boat noodle soup is $15.95). But this is the only restaurant we know of where, if you spend at least $60, you get to spin a Price Is Right style wheel hanging on the wall with a chance to win 15% off your bill, free dessert, or additional entrees that would otherwise cost up to $16.
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A hidden gem in East Cambridge where people don't usually reach is 9Zaab, where saeb แซ่บ, stylized as Zaab, means delicious in a northeastern 1(#%5B1%5D) Thai dialect. Here, you can experience a wider menu than at some other Thai restaurants in the area: papaya salads, or tam ตำ, and a type of meat salad called larb ลาบ, which are staples of Northeastern Thailand cuisine. 9Zaab also offers a wide array of street food, including my personal favorite, the hoi tod หอยทอด.
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Let me start by saying that the culinary adventure at 9Zaab Thai Street Food was nothing short of delightful. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted by the tantalizing aromas that wafted through the air, instantly transporting me to the vibrant streets of Thailand. The menu at 9Zaab Thai Street Food boasts an impressive array of dishes, each crafted with tasty and fresh ingredients that truly elevated the dining experience.
9Zaab Thai Street Food, serving the most popular Thai dishes
Welcome to 9Zaab Thai Street Food - Cambridge, MA. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to your home to great combination of Thai dishes. We serve only the freshest and finest ingredients. Here at 9Zaab Thai Street Food, you will experience the liveliness and excitement of our exhibition kitchen. Our extraordinary fast and friendly wait staff wishes to make your visit to us an unforgettable event.
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9Zaab, a Thai spot in East Cambridge, is another go-to, with four stars out of 39 Yelp reviews. Head over to 569 Cambridge St. to see for yourself.
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