Zoo Thai

this is the driest pad see ew i’ve ever had in my life😭the broccoli is by far the best part of the meal. the flavor isn’t bad, but that’s because there is hardly flavor at all. the tofu itself doesn’t taste like it was seasoned (though i do have to give it credit for a good texture). there is just enough sauce to lightly coat the noodles and doesn’t even extend to the tofu or broccoli. pad thai is my favorite thai dish across multiple restaurants, so i wouldn’t consider myself picky, but these noodles, especially at their price point, were disappointing to say the least.

Walking into Zoo Thai in Missoula felt like being serenaded by a pad Thai choir—flavors dancing so hard, I half-expected them to break into a chorus. And don’t worry, vegetarian friends: the veggie options here are so plentiful, you might think the menu is on a plant-powered mission. The ambiance? Think “Southeast Asian spa meets Montana chill.” It’s cozy, welcoming, and somehow feels like your best friend’s living room—if your best friend played sitar and served coconut curry. The food? Unbelievably good. I attempted a casual “just one bite” of my spring rolls and ended up questioning every life choice that led me away from Zoo Thai sooner. The veggie pad see ew? Let’s just say it has more charisma and flavor than my uncle at a karaoke night. If you’re in the mood for a culinary party—

Overall I would come back. The food was good and the portion sizes were pretty big! Four stars because the server was kind of rude and cold, and when I ordered a coke I got a can with no refills… I feel like you should tell people that before they order, especially if it’s $3. We sat outside so I didn’t catch a view of the inside but it looked cool from the window.

I sat at the bar tonight. I haven't had Thai food since college. And the recommendations I got from the bar tender were what I had for dinner. I started with the fried dumplings appetizer 🥟 and they werent skimpy with the filling. I ordered both Thai teas one with regular milk and one with coconut milk and I liked both! I had a level 4 spicy pad Thai and it's was delicious 🤤 . Deff a place to eat at if your are craving Thai food.

We walked in on a Saturday around 4:40 pm for a quick nosh before going to a party. We chose to sit at the bar. Travis took very good care of us and explained the menu in detail. We didn't order a meal, just appetizers, but what we had was amazing. The Egg rolls are actually spring rolls very full of veggies, and it seemed like pork as well. The home-made sweet and sour sauce was the bomb! The Satay Gai (chicken skewers) were cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was also very yummy. The Moo Yang (grilled pork) was fabulous. The tamarind sauce is an acquired taste for sure, but it was very authentic. The dish was a pleasant surprise for us. We would have loved to go back and try the mains if we didn't have to return to Ohio.