Zab Linda Vista Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Zab Linda Vista, a vibrant Thai restaurant located in the heart of San Diego. This culinary gem offers a diverse menu that will satisfy every palate, from pescatarians to vegans. Start your meal with tantalizing appetizers like the crispy Garlic Chicken Wings or the fresh Spring Rolls, featuring shrimp or tofu.
The soups are equally inviting, with the classic Tom Yum and the rich, coconut-infused Tom Kha providing a warm embrace for your taste buds. For something refreshing, try the traditional Som Tum salads, bursting with flavor from green papaya and zesty lime.
With options for outdoor seating and a commitment to sustainability, including compostable containers, Zab Linda Vista creates an inviting and eco-conscious dining experience. The moderate noise levels make it perfect for both casual dinners and group gatherings. Don’t miss out on their happy hour specials; it’s a feast waiting to happen!
Appetizers
Garlic Chicken Wings
Chicken wings marinated in house garlic and deep-fried until crisp.
Fried Pork Ribs
Pork ribs marinated in house garlic and deep-fried.
Egg Rolls
Glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, and mushroom wrapped in egg roll wrappers, deep fried.
Fresh Sprig Roll with Shrimp
Made Fresh!! Shrimp, fresh vegetables & glass noodles wrapped in rice paper wrappers
Fresh Spring Roll with Tofu
Made Fresh!! Tofu, fresh vegetables & glass noodles wrapped in rice paper wrappers
Crispy Wonton
Homemade ground pork wontons wrappers, deep-fried to a golden brown.
Fried Tofu
Golden deep-fried fresh tofu served with sweet and sour sauce.
Thai Sausage
Northeastern Thai-Isaan style!! Ground pork mixed with Thai herbs and spices, grilled until golden brown.
Curry Puff
Ground chicken with curry powder, sweet potato, and onion wrapped in puff pastry sheets ground chicken with curry powder, sweet potato, and onion wrapped in puff pastry sheets.
Wonton Soup
Homemade pork wontons, shrimp, and veggies in chicken broth.
Tofu Soup
Tofu, ground pork, and mushrooms in clear broth.
Napa Cabbage Soup
Napa cabbage, mushroom, and ground pork in clear broth.
Beef Soup
Mix beef tendon, and tripe in Thai herbs, and spicy broth.
Pork Spare Rib Soup
Pork ribs in Thai herbs and spicy broth.
Tom Yum
Choice of meat w/ mushroom, lemongrass & lime juice in classic Thai hot & sour broth.
Tom Kha
Choice of meat w/ mushrooms, lemongrass & lime juice in traditional coconut broth
Soup
Salad
Som Tum Thai
Green papaya mixed with tomato, dried shrimp, green beans, peanuts, fish sauce, chili, and lime juice.
Som Tum Laos
Green papaya mixed with tomatoes, green beans, Thai eggplant, fermented fish sauce, chili, and lime juice.
Beef Salad
Grilled beef with lemongrass, Thai eggplant, fresh chili, green onion, and spicy lime juice.
Green Curry
Slightly sweet green chili-based curry with bamboo shoots and eggplant, peas, and carrots.
Pa-Nang Curry
Mild, sweet, and savory curry with peas, and carrots.
Red Curry
Moist garlic and red chili-based curry with bamboo shoots, eggplant, peas, and carrots.
Yellow Curry
Rich creamy and mild with potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Curry
Noodle Soup
Pork Noodles
Thin noodles with pork, and bean sprouts - clear broth.
Beef Ball Noodles
Thin noodles with beef balls and bean sprouts- clear broth.
Beef Stew Noodles
Thin noodles with beef stew tendon and bean sprouts.
Beef Boat Noodles
Thin noodles with beef, tripe, meatballs, and bean sprouts in beef blood broth.
Duck Noodles
Thin noodles with duck, and bean sprouts, in soy sauce broth.
Wonton & Egg Noodles with Duck
Egg noodles with wonton, duck in soy sauce soup.
American Broccoli
Stir-fried American broccoli with oyster sauce.
Chinese Broccoli
Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce.
Mixed Vegetables
Stir-fried broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, celery, and bean sprouts with oyster sauce.
Pad King
Stir-fried ginger, mushrooms, bell pepper, and onions, with green onions.
Spicy Eggplant
Stir-fried eggplant, fresh basil, pepper, and garlic with brown sauce.
Garlic & Pepper
Stir-fried choice of meat with garlic and pepper sauce.
Cashew Nut
Stir-fried cashew nut, onion, carrot, bell pepper, green onion, and water chestnut with brown sauce.
Pad Prik Khing
Stir-fried bell pepper and green beans.
Spicy Basil
Stir-fried fresh chili, garlic, onion, and basil with brown sauce.
Vegetables & Meat
Pan Fried Noodles
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodles with ground peanuts, egg, and bean sprouts.
Pad-See-Ewe
Flat rice noodles with soy sauce, Chinese broccoli, and eggs.
Drunken Noodles
Flat rice noodles with basil, onion, bell peppers, fresh chili, and eggs.
Chow Mein
Chinese egg noodles with mixed vegetables.
Kai Kua
Flat rice noodles with chicken, eggs, and bean sprouts served on lettuce.
Pad Woon Sen
Glass noodle egg, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions.
Thai Fried Rice
Stir fried rice w/ eggs, onions & green onions
Spicy Fried Rice
Stir fried rice w/ eggs, onions, basil, chili, carrots & bell peppers
Pineapple Fried Rice
Stir fried rice w/ pineapple, cashew nut, raisins, onions & curry powder
Thai Sausage Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with northeastern Thai sausage and egg.
Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice with Chinese sausage and egg.
Rice Dishes
Specialties
Larb
Mixed with spicy chili and lime sauce.
Nahm Tok
Grilled beef or pork mixed with homemade spicy chili and lime sauce.
Pork Neck Nahm Tok
Grilled pork neck mixed with homemade spicy chili and lime sauce.
Pork Jerky
Deep-fried marinated pork with spicy lime sauce.
Grilled Pork Neck
Grilled marinated pork served with spicy lime sauce.
Spicy Raw Beef / Koy Nua
Thin sliced raw beef rib eye mixed with garlic, mint, chili, and lime sauce.
Beef Jerky
Deep-fried marinated beef with spicy lime sauce.
Grilled Beef
Grilled marinated beef served with spicy lime sauce.
Spicy Naked Shrimp
Fresh raw shrimp with spicy lime sauce.
Steamed Noodles
Flat glass, thin rice noodles, glass noodle.
Side Orders
Beverages
Soda
Coke, diet coke, sprite, Pepsi, and orange.