Zaab
A vibrant Thai restaurant in Canberra's Braddon, rated 4.6 across more than 1,000 reviews.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
Why it's worth checking out
Zaab sits on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, Canberra's busiest eating-and-drinking precinct in the inner north. A vibrant Thai restaurant — its name evoking the bold, punchy flavours of Thai street food — it's earned a strong reputation for its authentic, flavour-packed cooking, the kind of lively, sociable spot that's become a genuine favourite for a Thai feed.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Thai food, a great atmosphere and a prime Braddon location, ideal for a casual dinner, a group meal or a satisfying, flavour-packed feed. Bold, authentic Thai cooking has a broad appeal, and on a buzzing strip like Lonsdale Street, Zaab has clearly won over a big, loyal crowd.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Braddon restaurant fills up at peak times and on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a busy time, or keen for a flavour-packed Thai feed in the heart of Braddon.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 91
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Nearby venues
Casa Espresso
Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.
Cafe Gather
$$Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.
EightyTwenty Canberra | Braddon Cafe
$$Modern cafe with black tiles and copper lamps, for wholefood-focused dishes, smoothies and treats.
Sonoma Braddon
$$Cafes in Braddon, Canberra.
More restaurants in Canberra
Wilma
Wilma is a restaurant and pub located in Civic, Canberra, on Genge Street.
Akiba
$$Wood-fired Asian BBQ restaurant with cocktails in a modern Civic venue.
OMI Canberra
OMI Canberra is a restaurant located on Bunda Street in Civic, Canberra's city centre.
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant is a highly rated Turkish and Mediterranean dining destination in Wanniassa, Tuggeranong, Canberra.