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Zaab Eli

Richmond, VA

About

Zaab Eli- it means delicious in Lao! We serve authentic Lao and Thai Cuisine! Fresh, bold, and delicious. Dishes are made to order. You can choose your spice level too, we understand not everyone can handle Thai Hot heat! We work fast without compromising quality, and love serving big crowds! What is Lao food? While both Lao and Thai cuisines are beloved for their bold flavors and use of fresh, vibrant ingredients, they each have their own distinct culinary identity. Lao cuisine is known for its rustic and earthy flavors, with an emphasis on fresh herbs, bold spices, and fermented ingredients. Lao food tends to have a more savory, herbal profile, with a strong focus on the balance between heat, tang, and freshness. On the other hand, Thai cuisine is renowned for its complex, harmonious balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy elements. Thai dishes like pad Thai and curry incorporate ingredients like coconut milk, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves, which create a layered, aromatic depth of flavor.

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Thanita! (Owner/Operator)

Thanita! (Owner/Operator)

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Upcoming Schedule

16 events
21May

Slingshot on Mars x JRAD Pre-party

24May

Winery the vines at oak dale. Sunday May 24th 11-6pm

29May

Music at Maymont

5Jun

Pool party June 5th. 4:30 PM, 7:30 PM

6Jun

Music at Maymont

11Jun

Vibes at Sunset x Libby Hill Park

12Jun

Farmer's Market Vendors, Musical & Food Guests, & Volunteers 2026

20Jun
31Jul

Farmer's Market Vendors, Musical & Food Guests, & Volunteers 2026

2Aug

Winery the vines at oak dale. Sunday August 2· 11 AM–6 PM

8Aug

Asian food festival at freckled flower farm. 11am 3pm

28Aug

Farmer's Market Vendors, Musical & Food Guests, & Volunteers 2026

6Sep

Winery the vines at oak dale. Sunday 6 - 11-6pm

26Sep

Vegetarian Festival

18Oct

Winery the vines at oak dale. Sunday 18. 11-6pm

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