ZAAP Kitchen of Casa Linda — Restaurant in Dallas

I have no idea how the few recent negative reviews regarding the food could be possible, unless I'm just extremely lucky. This place is quickly becoming my favorite! We have been ordering from them through the delivery apps (primarily, DoorDash) at least 2-3 times per week for the past month or two and the food is consistently fantastic! Everything arrives piping hot, tastes fresh, and is perfectly cooked.

In this house, we're addicted to the Pad Thai (with pork, both 'medium' and 'spicy' spice levels), Pad See Ew (with beef, 'medium' spice level), Laotian Fried Rice (both with tofu and with chicken, 'mild' spice level), and Curry Fried Rice (with beef, 'mild' spice level).

We sincerely haven't a single complaint to date... nothing but praise. Truly, a gem of a restaurant!

EDIT 07/18/25: I'm gonna just come back here to add another well-earned shout out. I've ordered two or three times since my original review above, and it remains fantastic!

Today, I got two of our staples from above (both of which are always amazing) but also added an order of Pineapple Fried Rice (with chicken, 'medium' spice level), to try it. Y'all, this shit is DELICIOUS! Seasonings are perfect; spice level is perfect; pineapple chunks are juicy; rice texture is perfect; cashew texture is perfect; and onions, carrots & peas are hot, yet crispy. The raisins, I could honestly take or leave. However, that's simply because I'm not a big raisin person. There's nothing wrong with them. They taste just fine and add even more texture to the dish. I just don't think I would enjoy it any less if they weren't there.

Once again, a triumph! If you're looking for a place to eat, you can't go wrong...

I enjoyed the quiet inside, and sat down to read while I waited on my order to be prepared (to-go)

I ordered 3 entrees and 2 appetizers ($60+tip) - I was given the wrong appetizer, ordered crab cream cheese rolls, and was given spring rolls (those weren’t my favorite, really wish I had went back to have to them replace the order with the correct item, buuuuut that’s a whole chore circling back)

Red curry - chicken: delicious, really having to stop myself from going back to get it again today lol - have already raved to all of my friends about going back to try the other curry’s as well!

Lao fried rice - beef: delicious.

Drunken noodles - combo: so good, and has brocolli, was a surprise, but such a treat!

Also had the fresh rolls (shrimp) - they were fine, but the peanut sauce wasn’t the same peanut sauce I’m used to getting, it was more of a thicker paste sauce, was good enough, but I wouldn’t...

The two girls working last night were super unhelpful. Maybe i have an unrealistic expectation of being greeted. I picked up my food. I said wait let me check everything really quick. They forgot the chili oil for my chicken soup and they both went to the back to chat and I tried to wait maybe a good 2-3 minutes. There was a staff’s food on the prep counter with a fork in it. Kinda gross that they just eat openly in the kitchen. It was pretty clear they were having a great and funny conversation so i saw the chili oil behind the counter myself became i was so tired of waiting. I ACCIDENTALLY ordered for this location. I usually go to the Greenville location and they are always SOOOO nice and friendly. Maybe it was the experience that also made the food taste not as great either. I spent $100 for takeout....