Zab Bite - Thai E-Sarn Cuisine

4.7 (2 Reviews)
Vancouver
For Groups · Thai
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🏆 Michelin recommended 2024&2025Shareable platesNorthern-Thai heatE-Sarn Thai classicsAuthentic Isan flavor

Zab Bite specializes in E-Sarn (Isan) cuisine — the food of Northeastern Thailand, located along the Lao and Cambodian borders. “Isan” refers to the region’s distinct culture and foodways, centered around sticky rice and bold, earthy flavors. Dishes are often served at room temperature and balance salt, spice, and herbs through ingredients like lemongrass, kaffir lime, and fresh greens. Key staples include Laab (minced meat salad), Som Tam (green papaya salad, often made with fermented fish sauce Pla Ra for an extra pungent depth), grilled and salted fish, and fermented Sai Krok Isan sausage. In recent years, Thailand’s Michelin Guide has begun highlighting restaurants from this region — and Zab Bite brings that authentic, heritage-rich experience to Vancouver’s Fraser Street.

Zab Bite Menu

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Popular Dishes at Zab Bite

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Assorted Appetizers
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Crispy Grilled Pork
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Crying Tiger
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Pork Toast
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Stir-Fry Thai Holy Basil Shrimp
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Pink Milk - Thai Milk Tea - Ovaltine Volcano
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Environment at Zab Bite

Modern, bright interior with clean wood & metal finishes, booth and table seating, visible kitchen grill area, ambient lighting that gets warmer in evenings; lively through dinner hours with full tables and friendly service.

Zab Bite Reviews

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Service4.5
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Oct 13 2025
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