OGF: 4/5
One of the more interesting of the abundant Asian pseudo-ethnic restaurants surrounding the Microsoft campus, ZenYai serves primarily Thai dishes of widely varying quality. Sometimes excitingly named, it’s worth going in with a recommendation or spying on your neighbors dishes before making a decision as while the “Hot Mamma Noodles” (usually on special) are delicious, dishes like “Noodle Explosion” are decidedley “meh”. Despite the name, there are also a large variety of non-noodle dishes.
Taste: 4/5 – While we’ve had our share of bland dishes here (avoid the Ramen and the aforementioned Noodle Explosion), they have a number of delicious and highly satisfying options such as the “Angry Curry Noodles”, “Hot Mamma Noodles” and “Crispy Garlic Chicken”. It’s also hard to go wrong with Thai staples such as Pad Thai and Panang Curry.
Price: 3/5 – What you’d expect, roughly $8-10 a meal.
Quantity: Doggie bag – always more than you can eat.
Wait Time: 15 minutes on a normal day, but this place can get busy!
Rotation: 1
% MSFT employees: close to 100
Parking: Difficult – in the frustrating Mayuri/Trader Joe’s/Can-Am complex
Prime Card: No
Don’t Miss: The Hot Mamma Noodles when they’re on the special’s bored at the front if you like spicy food, or, if you’re feeling unadventurous, the Crispy Garlic Chicken is a decidedly unhealthy yet scrumptious option. Also, unlike the entrees, their appetizers are universally acceptable.
15400 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA
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