Zab Linda Vista

Wow. This place never disappoints. So consistent. Always delicious. Always friendly. We usually get the duck larb and have recently tried the chicken larb which is amazing. The nam Tok waterfall beef salad is ridiculously awesome. We've tried many things here over the years even since the name change and still like it all. We've always been pleased to see that they even have the Chang Mai specialty Khao Soi chicken.nice ambience. One point of feedback: they really need to get some local craft beer. Just some cans of anything from the nearby breweries would really be a lot better than the lame choices they have. (Chang, Leo, Singha). Word of caution to first time customers: be cautious on the spiciness scale. These guys are not fooling around with the spice level. A level four is probably what would be called an eight or nine out of 10 at many of the local traditional places like " Spices tie cafe"

Previously known as Sab E Lee, but was renamed to Zab Linda Vista when ownership changed. Luckily their food still stayed just as tasty! I've only ever had take-out here, but I'm sure things are even more delicious when fresh. Since I've never dined in, I can't speak for how the service is. My coworkers love to order from here when we staff on the weekends and we usually just get a couple of things and split it family style. We're tried their pad thai, pad see ewe, drunken noodles, pad woon sen, and various curries and everything always hits the spot! The spice levels can be hit or miss but they do seem to run on the spicier side in general. Overall, a solid, consistent option for Thai food!

I've passed by this place a few times. It looked neat but I guess what finally got me was I saw an influencer post something about this. So I finally caved into the hype.AMBIANCE:Parking: Plaza parking. I generally didn't have any issues so it should be good.Seating: Inside seating, great group seating space. Vibes: You're in the heart of Linda Vista with the shops, skate park, and strip that usually hosts the Linda Vista Fair. The space feels homie, I guess I appreciate the Thai decorations and art that kind of reminds me of how some Filipino households decorate. Great place for family and friends.FOOD:Chinese Broccoli & Duck Larb (Recommend)A delicious combo! The Chinese Broccoli was delicious, I enjoyed the crunch, the seasoning, and umami-ness to it. I added duck larb mixed in to make it more fulfilling and I'm glad I made that choice. I enjoyed the savory flavors mixed into the broccoli. Thai Coffee (Recommend)If you need to wake up or stay up, this is for you. Strong kick but a good mix of milk/cream to balance it out.CUSTOMER SERVICE:Great! Friendly people quick with the serviceTL; DR OVERALL:4.5 Stars. Deeelish! I enjoyed the selections, food was delicious and authentic and the experience was pleasant. For those wanting an authentic Thai experience, this spot is certainly one to check out.TIPS:* Larb means minced pieces!* Free Thai Tea for check-in to Yelp

Had a very enjoyable meal. I'm not Thai, but it felt pretty authentic. Service was also excellent. We ordered the khao soi chicken (a sort of Thai curry noodle soup) ~$15 and nam khao tod (crispy rice salad) ~$15. Both were enjoyable with nicely balanced flavors. Appreciate the free Thai iced coffee with Yelp check-in... which I admit, was really what brought me in. Then to find that this was a great meal that was reasonably priced! #winWish could give partial stars, 'cause I would actually give this place a 4.5 rating. I'd come back again if in the nearby neighborhood.

Have been coming here for years. Can be hit or miss but it's more consistent than not. Favorites:Panang curry Pad see ewBeef salad Papaya salad Pad Thai Green curry Spice is level 1-10. If you like extreme spice stick to 6-7. The levels here run low (a 6 here is a 9 elsewhere). Service is always solid, plenty of parking. Used to be cash only, glad they changed that. Thai tea is delicious. Get it the real Thai way - skip the milk and get it plain with a squeeze of lime. 10/10.

Compared to the old sab e lee it is just more pricey less tasty and less food... We are going to Hug Thai Express in la Mesa now... Might be worth the drive... Pork ribs there are way cheaper than the price here and taste better. We used to spend $$$ every week at the old Sab e lee... but now we just eat there once every year trying to remember the good time... It's not that bad but knowing how good it used to be that's what's up. Life is good tho

I was looking very forward to this dinner as I used enjoy the previous establishment at this location. They've done a bit of light remodeling, but the basic layout remains the same. The menu is a little different, but all the favorites are there. My date and I started with the curry puffs (in puff pastry) and they were delicious. We then moved on to the shrimp Tom Ka which was thick, creamy, packed with flavor. Next up was the duck larb which used shredded, not ground meat, and the rich duck worked well with the lime. The main we ordered was Pad Prik King pork, a string bean and pork in a red curry paste and unfortunately this was too soupy for my taste and not as flavorful as I have had. I was surprised the meal took that turn, but everyone is entitled to an occasional miss, I will still return to give them another go.All dishes were ordered at a spicy level 3, which definitely is a 5 at most other restaurants.

This Thai spot is pretty legit! I'm Thai Nyaw/Cambodian, and they had authentic items like Mok No Mai (steamed bamboo shoots in banana leaf), Mok Pa (salmon in banana leaf), Khao Piek Sen (Lao Chicken Udon Noodle Soup), raw beef larb, raw shrimp salad, and many specialties that my family would make at home on special occasions like parties. I was super hungry and wanted something comforting and warm, so I ordered the Thai boat noodle, and it was bomb! It's like pho but in a deeper, darker, savory broth with beef and liver. It's super flavorful and tastes amazing with lots of chili peppers. If you're looking for something Asian-approved and packed with flavors, I suggest Zab Linda Vista. The staff here were genuinely sweet and attentive, which is rare in the food industry nowadays! The food was Zab Lai Lai (very delicious)!

My auntie kept raving about their Tom kha gai soup which I never had. So had to do a take out for it, and got it with chicken and she got hers with shrimp. I should've had mine made spicier though. It was really delicious but if you're not a fan of coconut milk or flavor I wouldn't suggest it. Also, I like how you can choose different protein to go with this soup.

The food is delicious here and reasonably priced! Every time I've come, the staff was very friendly and attentive. The decor of the restaurant is fun and there is music playing in the background.I ordered the Curry Puff and Green Curry with chicken.The Curry Puff's pastry sheet is flaky and warm, and the chicken and sweet potato is cooked perfectly on the inside. The sauce also adds a perfect touch of sweetness. I was impressed with the portion size of the Green Curry and the freshness of the ingredients as well.I'm looking forward to trying other dishes!