{"id":17410,"date":"2022-05-06T07:27:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T11:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ethnojunkie.com\/?p=17410"},"modified":"2022-05-06T07:27:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T11:27:29","slug":"zaab-zaab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ethnojunkie.com\/?p=17410","title":{"rendered":"Zaab Zaab"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nI had been updating my Ethnic Eats in Elmhurst tour for a few weeks and on one of my initial visits (back on April 16) I spotted Zaab Zaab, the new Isan Thai restaurant at 7604 Woodside Avenue and stopped in for a quick bite. They had only been open for six days and I had my choice of table \u2013 but trust me, it\u2019s not going to stay that way; I\u2019m predicting capacity seating. I selected two items from the \u201cSnacks\u201d section of the menu and was happily surprised to receive what I would consider more than just a snack.<\/p>\n

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\nI asked about the difference between two contiguous menu items, Nuer Koy and Nam Tok, since both are meat salads. I was told that Nuer Koy was \u201cmore rare\u201d so you know which I opted for. Whether it was rare or raw is open for debate but I thought it was great; marinated beef served with fresh hard-to-find herbs, roasted rice powder, chewy pork skin, and spicy as hell, it was as delicious and authentic as any dish I\u2019ve experienced in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

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\nQuail Egg Wonton came with a righteous sweet chili tamarind sauce. My only regret is that I should have asked for an order of sticky rice to accompany the beef. You should too when you go \u2013 and I suggest you go soon!
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