Restaurant

Zen Yai

ThaiSan Franciscovalue

Zen Yai is one of the best thai restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in San Francisco.

Zen Yai is a Tenderloin Thai spot that has no interest in making you comfortable with your Thai food.

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Rating (Google) 9.0
769 reviews
San Francisco
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9.0
Rating
Based on 769 reviews
Best used for
dinner and spicy
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
San Francisco · 925 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.0 from 769 reviews
Phone
(415) 885-0725
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What to order

Signature dishes at Zen Yai

Som Tum Puu

Green papaya salad with salted crab and hot and sour dressing

E-San Sausage

Northern east style sausage with ginger, peanut, cilantro

Duck Basil

Sauteed boneless duck with basil, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno tomatoes and chili sauce

Seafood Clay Pot

Sauteed shrimps, calamari, silver noodle, celery, carrot and onion

Catfish Deluxe

Deep fried catfish fillet then sauteed with chef's special sauce

Why go

What makes Zen Yai worth the move

Zen Yai is a reliable thai choice in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Som Tum Puu and E-San Sausage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 769 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.0 from 769 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and spicy
Style
Thai in San Francisco
Spend
Good value

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.0 from 769 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Som Tum Puu, E-San Sausage, Duck Basil
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Zen Yai

Google snapshot
9.0 from 769 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, Zen Yai holds a 9.0 rating across 769 Google reviews.

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Plan the visit

Quick details

Address
925 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Phone
(415) 885-0725
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.0 (769 reviews)
Cuisine
Thai
Neighborhood
San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Zen Yai serve?

Zen Yai is a Thai restaurant located in San Francisco, San Francisco. Zen Yai is a Tenderloin Thai spot that has no interest in making you comfortable with your Thai food.

What is Zen Yai best for?

Zen Yai is best for spicy, dinner, thai. Zen Yai is a reliable thai choice in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Som Tum Puu and E-San Sausage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 769 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Zen Yai?

Zen Yai is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 769 reviews

What should I order at Zen Yai?

Start with Som Tum Puu, E-San Sausage, Duck Basil and Seafood Clay Pot. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Zen Yai worth visiting?

Zen Yai holds a 9.0 Google rating from 769 reviews. Zen Yai is a reliable thai choice in San Francisco when you want something that tends to land well. Som Tum Puu and E-San Sausage also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 769 Google reviews.

Where is Zen Yai located?

Zen Yai is located at 925 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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