Zap Thai Cuisine in St Edmundsbury

Lovely authentic Thai food. So much better than the chain restaurant type. Huge portions, great value and all the staff are very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommended

5 out of 5 for every aspect : The welcome, the service, authenticity and, of course, the selection of really delicious things to eat ! I have to say this is the best Thai food I’ve had in the UK - seriously ! Thank you, Khun Pom, we’ll be back ASAP …….

A second visit, we were very impressed with our first. Again, attentive service (we were remembered.) Tried the Thai tea (refreshing) had Pad Thai and the sweet & sour fish; delicious. Lots of interesting and delightful tastes, fresh and filling. The rice (coconut) was perfect! This is now our treat restaurant of choice.

The owner (Pom) was super friendly and helpful when discussing the menu. The food was amazing and very authentically Thai. We shared several dishes that were all outstanding. Would definitely return.

We come to Bury regularly for visiting family and we always make a point to go for dinner at least once. It never disappoints . This time I came in with an upset stomach and had just the vegetable soup and a little bit of my boyfriends order. The soup was fabulous, restorative and delicious. It made me feel better right away. And the service and the owner always makes us feel at home

Would give more stars if I could!! Been 5/6 times and this is definitely our favourite restaurant in Bury!!! Service is exemplary and truly couldn’t be better (Pom is wonderful)! The food is divine and traditional (absolutely recommend the shared starter, red duck curry special and drunken noodles). Always go the extra mile and truly care about their diners (birthday balloon and complementary crackers and mini muffins)! Will always return here 😊😊

This place is so homely. Everyone working there is lovely. Very hard working group of people. Food is great. Cleanliness is top. Very relaxed atmosphere. Cool ambience. Will recommend this place.

This was a short notice walk in. Very lucky for us there was a table for 2. Food is amazing and the staff are so friendly. Thank you so much. Look forward to our next visit.

Amazing food, amazing service, all for amazing value 💛 This is one of our favourite places to eat in Bury and it simply never disappoints. Thank you so much Pom and co, you are all wonderful xx

My girlfriend and I went here tonight for a date and it was so incredible that I am posting this review on the same night. We’ve been here once before and absolutely love the atmosphere, friendliness of the team, and of course the delicious food. Such a hidden gem in Bury on the lovely St John’s Street! We will be back again (and again and again)

My family and I went to zap as part of a leaving meal (as emigrating to Australia with my partner). The staff at Zap went above and beyond to make it special! At no additional request, they purchased banners, Australian beers and a wrapped phrase book as a present for us! The food was delicious and enjoyed by all, our family consists of vegetarians, lactose intolerant and meat eaters. Zap was able to cater to us all and to a high standard. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that enjoys authentic, fresh, delicious Thai food - with the knowing that this place truly values each and every customer.

Having stayed, worked and lived in Thailand I can honestly say this is the most authentic Thai restaurant I've ever come across in the UK. The staff are overwhelmingly lovely the restaurant it's self presents a great atmosphere and always seem to be busy, which say it all really! Every thing is home cooked and very fresh. The main restaurant host Pom, she goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Zap Thai keep doing what you do best. Your restaurant is amazing and we will be back time and time again

I've had such a lovely time. The food was great, the atmosphere was good (it is a small place, so if you enjoy that then you'll love it) but the staff were the cherry on top. They were very friendly and very kind, and made the experience so much better! Given my allergies, they were very mindful and offered alternatives and gave advice. Could not recommend it enough.

Wow. This place. The staff are so so lovely. Even calling to make the booking, the lady on the phone was so friendly. Genuine, fantastic service, couldn't fault it. The food was amazing, so tasty. I had prawn massaman and the prawns were a nice size, plenty of them too. Very impressed - will definitely return!!

An authentic tasty little gem, in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We booked at very late notice, and the staff were very accommodating. They fit us in without issue and were extremely friendly throughout, made to feel very welcome, treated us like royalty! The food was absolutely amazing, and came out quickly. One of our party said the food was the best he had tried outside of Thailand. The value for money was very good, and we left feeling full, happy and eager for more. Would happily recommend to anyone looking for amazing Thai food.

We had a meal here last Friday, and had a lovely experience. Staff were welcoming, accommodating when we added another to our booking last minute and so polite! The food was amazing! The massaman curry in particular was mouth-wateringly good. One of our party said it’s the best Thai food he’s had outside of Thailand. I’ve always heard wonderful things about Zap’s but never got around to trying until now. My only disappointment is not going sooner! We’ll definitely be back for more soon!

Incredibly delicious high quality food. Very reasonably priced. Best Thai I've ever had , such lovely people who work there too. I can't recommend enough. Never been anything other than delighted with the food! Have to try not to order every other day...

The best Thai food we've tasted in the UK, it felt like we were back in Thailand! Waitresses were lovely, food was fresh and the atmosphere was calm, absolutely in love. Will be back!

My new favourite restaurant in Bury St Edmunds. Friendly and welcoming staff, and great authentic food. Would definitely recommend!

Absolutely lovely meal in an excellent restaurant. Warm, friendly and courteous service. Will be back!

Really lovely staff and amazing food! the vegetarian options are great too ❤️

I came to this fine establishment having never tried Thai food before with my colleague who has been to Thai land and proper bigged up this restaurant and can honestly say my first time trying Thai food was a 10/10 experience especially with the service from Rabbit and Natalie absolutely amazing and if I find myself in Bury again will definitely be coming back no doubt

Besides the fact that Bury St Edmunds is a beautiful town, ZAP is a great base for a delicious meal before boarding the night boat in Harwich! Delicious menu, very affordable and fantastic value for money, lovely ladies and helpful, in a nice sunny building on a corner! Parking is available in front of the door, which is also easy.. See you next time!!!

Hubby bought me here for a birthday treat. On arrival I was given a free small bottle of Prosecco which was nice touch and I had happy birthday on my napkin. The staff are excellent and the food superb. The menu is not huge but the way you mix and match the items on it creates a lovely dimension. For starters I had pork and prawn dumplings, hubby had fish cakes, both were so tasty. For mains I had a beef massaman curry with rice, hubby had tamarind duck with stir fried noodles and veg, we also had a side of stir fried broccoli, mushrooms and garlic. It’s a lovely restaurant with lovely staff and I would definitely recommend you give it a try, especially if you like authentic Thai food.

Lovely family-run Thai restaurant. Great food, very friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. We shared dishes and all of us were very happy with the selection. Will def recommend.

I had a great time last night at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were lovely. I would highly recommend the Pork Skewers, sweet and sticky but with a tang of freshness. The Duck, Thai Basil Pork and Red Curry was also a hit. Thank you Pom for such a great evening!

What a lovely Thai restaurant! Great food, friendly service & relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

We had the most amazing experience at Zap. The food was incredible, superb flavours and quantity. The host and staff were very friendly and gave a beautiful personal touch. We cannot wait to return. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you for the most incredible evening. Kerrie & Martin

Really lovely experience, food was delicious and service was really personable and friendly, Couldn’t fault it! Will definitely be back

Having returned after 1.5 decades in south east asia, it is wonderful to find Thai food as authentic as this is the lovely market town of Bury. The service is friendly and attentive.

Very welcoming, courteous staff. Good range of dishes and wine list. Visiting the area and it was recommended to us. Lovely find and would visit again.

Wow brilliant service from the minute we walked in, nothing but friendly. First time we ever visited this fine establishment but we felt like regulars due to the service. The food was excellent and very authentic to what we have experienced in Thailand. The staff were very welcoming adjusting the dishes and the spice levels to what we requested. Will be visiting again.

Great food, service and atmosphere. Very authentic Thai food.

This is our fourth visit, each one absolutely excellent. This is now my favourite restaurant in Bury St Eds (which leaves a whole host of other excellent restaurants now scrapping for second place).

Work in Bury St Emunds 3 days a week and regularly visit Zap Thai, which never disappoints! Beautiful food, fantastic service, and lovely experience and ambience, what more could you want! Highly recommend. Keep up the great work, love it! Thankyou. ❤️

Lovely food and great service . Thank you.

We have been there twice now and both times were impressed by the service, the food, the atmosphere and most of all, the friendly staff. The Hostess, Pom is exceptional and very helpful. She puts a smile on the faces of all her customers. This restaurant is thoroughly recommended by us. We are visitors from Australia and have not been disappointed by our experience at the restaurant. I urge you all to try it out if you like Thai food. You will not be disappointed. The prices are reasonable and the service is beyond our expectations, very efficient.

Highly recommended. The staff are attentive and friendly. The food is delicious and the atmosphere & environment is great too. Had a lovely prawn jingle curry. Thanks you. Will be back.

Wonderful Thai restaurant with very nice service. The food is very tasty, fresh and prepared with love and at a good price. In short, if you are in the area, definitely recommend going for a meal.

Another excellent experience at Zap Thai. It never fails to please and Pom is a great hostess. Food is great, at a reasonable price, and the staff are always polite and efficient. It's so nice in this day and age to find an independent restaurant which serves such great food.

Again this was a fantastic meal and evening. The food is so great and delicious and the hospitality is so amazing and friendly

Absolutely delicious food. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Would thoroughly recommend. Pom is a beautiful, friendly, grateful host.

Fantastic food and service. Staff incredibly attentive talking us through the menu and flavours making it feel more like a special occasion. Will definitely return.

Returning to Zap last month and again this month did not disappoint There were 6 of us this time and one was gluten free . Pom had a lot of suggestions for her and is so helpful. In fact all the staff are excellent. The food was delicious and so fresh It’s so easy to be guided by Pom if like me you never know what to order because I like it all ! Very reasonably priced too Can’t wait until next time

Great food and always looked after so well by the friendly staff

Delicious. My wife went with a friend and loved the food so much she asked me to take her back the very next day. Staff really attentive and keen for us to enjoy (dialled the heat up slightly after listening to our preferences). I have had in my head for most of my adult life that I love Thai food, but must admit that I had forgotten why. This meal reminded me. After starters, main and flowing drinks was shocked by the very reasonable price. If we weren’t too shy to look like superfans, we would have gladly gone back for a third night in a row (and will definitely be back very soon).

Excellent totally recommend this fantastic restaurant. Will be visiting again in November can't wait. Not only is the food superb but the staff and owner are so welcoming. Don't miss your opportunity to treat your taste buds

Zap is now my go to place in Bury St Edmunds. No where gets close to the food they produce. I’m so impressed with the quality of food the kitchen produces. I’ve been here twice now. Once with friends and so impressed I took my partner tonight! Pom (the proprietor) is so hospitable and welcoming, which makes a welcome change from the multi-nationals dotted around Bury. Apparently Pom has been running the restaurant for 18 months and it had gone under my radar until recently. The restaurant is very unassuming but has a charm that works well. At a guess Zap can cope with approximately 26 covers. It’s cosy with split level dining with an alcove that has around 8 covers. Now to the food… I’ve tried the shared starter which is a nice introduction to Thai food. Also tried the Duck Tamarind with Jasmine Rice which was spot on. The second visit we shared Prawn Special Fried Rice, Beef Pad Thai Noodles and Chicken Panang Curry. Again very tasty and flavoursome. Pom gave us a little dessert refresher to finish off the meal which was delicious and a nice touch. Well done to all who work with Pom and hopefully we will be back very soon. A real hidden gem.

Everyone there is literally so sweet. The food was really yummy as well. I felt so welcomed from the second I walked in and even while I was leaving.

Passed Zap after having walked around Bury trying to find somewhere to eat on a busy Friday night around 7pm. The restaurant looked full but we speculatively entered and asked if we could be seated and Pom welcomed us so warmly and showed us to a table at the back. The table really suited us, in the back room. We liked the private nature of this are and were very happy. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice. It’s neutrally decorated with Thai inspired ornaments, table decorations and plenty of plants. We were quickly served with a jug of ice water and glasses while we looked over the menu. I advised the lady serving the water that I have an allergy and she went and got Pom for me to talk me through my options. Pom (I hope I’m spelling your name correctly) was superb the entire time, from the warm welcome, to expertly walking through the gluten free options and really reassuring me that everything would be safe for me to eat. Pom was visiting every table and was so attentive. A real credit to Zap and one of the reasons well no doubt return. I was excited that both the options I wanted to eat were gluten free and the egg fried rice could be adapted to be gluten free. I had the Tom Yum to start which was delicious. My partner had the fish cakes and he was extremely happy with them. Mains I had a panang and my partner had a massaman. Both were delicious. I opted for egg fried rice and my partner sticky rice. All of the food was warm, tasty, aromatic and good portions. We were very happy. Pom asked me if they had gluten free beer, would I order it and I said yes, however. The wine I had, the Merlot, was delicious. My partner also very much enjoyed their wine. The service at times may be slower than some people may like, however for us the service was superb. We were given time to enjoy our meal, whilst also being seen to attentively and in a timely manner whenever we asked for something. The only negative I have is that when paying, Pom entered the cost of the meal and I had no ability to provide a tip. I wish I’d been given the ability to enter a tip on the card machine before paying, I would have been very happy to give one and sadly had no cash on me. However, we most certainly will be returning. Zap in our opinion is the best Thai in Bury. Fantastic service. Delicious food. Reasonably priced and local. What’s not to love. We’ll be back. A dream for coeliacs and anyone with a gluten allergy. Thank you Pom and team.

Fabulous food. Very authentic and delicious. The staff are very attentive and went out of their way to cook our favourite Thai dishes. Excellent value. Highly recommend

This is the most amazing Thai food i have ever tasted. All the food was very fresh and so delicious. The owners were amazing, friendly and attentive. Lots of gluten free options were available which was so nice as many places only give you a couple of choices. I wish we lived closer so we could visit again. We may have to come back just for their food. If you want Thai food don't go anywhere else!

You just have to try this little restaurant which packs in such big and gorgeous flavours and a huge heart!! My wife and I were made to feel welcome right off the bat, the staff are so friendly and caring, they really appreciate and look after you. I have special dietary needs and they accommodated me perfectly. The food was just sooo good, I loved every mouthful, the tiger prawn red thai curry was delicious and the chicken satay was a little but moreish. My wife had a selection of starters as her main and they looked amazing and I didn't get anywhere near them as they were just snapped up they were so good. Definitely check out this lovely place.

Been here several times the last few weeks. Amazing food and great service. Pom is a lovely host

What a wonderful find. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all amazing. A group of 4 of us from work went ahead of my birthday weekend, and I couldn't have felt more special (thank you so much for my birthday balloon). The food was absolutely delicious. The welcome when we arrived (and the goodbye when we left) was like meeting old friends though I'd never been there before. Such a special place 💕 I will definitely be returning, and will be recommending this wonderful place to everyone.

Hands down best Thai restaurant in Bury, maybe even Suffolk!

Food taste like fusion of Thai and other Asian styles. Was enjoyable and good service.

Honestly. Amazing. The food was some of the best Thai food I have ever eaten. The staff were so friendly and knowledgable and VERY reasonable. Cannot recommend enough

Great food, great atmosphere! Shout out to Amanda, our waitress, who took very good care of our family! We had a large party of 8–everyone was taken care of! The owner, Pom, was very kind and accommodating to our dietary needs, my daughter has an allergy to peanuts, and she took extra care to assure her food was safe. We’ll definitely go back again when in Bury!

Stunning food and service, will definitely be going back. Authentic delicious Thai food with service to match the culture. Can’t believe I’ve not been before

A lovely hidden gem. The service was fantastic great knowledge of the food when I booked was thoroughly questioned about my allergy and when I arrived they knew exactly who we were and which dishes to avoid regarding my allergy. The food was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. We had a fabulous evening and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will visit again soon.

Absolutely Amazing!!! Service is outstanding and food Delicious. Nothing is too much trouble and such a friendly atmosphere. The best Massam curry I’ve ever eaten - I will be coming back and can’t recommend highly enough

Absolutely amazing! We went in and although it was busy they couldn’t have been more accommodating. The food is absolutely delicious and I’ve never had a better beef massaman curry. And had a lovely chat with the staff afterwards. I would move to Bury St Edmond’s just to be nearer to this place! Fabulous, can’t wait to come back.

Came in for dinner on my own because didn't fancy a cheap greasy takeaway. Beautiful food and a lovely inviting hostess.

Wonderful independant Thai restaurant. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, wonderful food at a fair price. Would highly recommend. Made a nice change from the usual restaurant chain offerings.

What a find. Cannot recommend highly enough. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, wonderful food at a fair price. Really nice to visit and support an independent restaurant, rather than the usual chain offerings.

Whilst staying with friends they booked us in for a meal. On arrival we were shown to our table and from then on we were treated to top class service, all the staff were brilliant and went through the menu with us and nothing was to much trouble. The food was amazing, will deffinatley be going back the next time we are in the area.

After a few disappointing experiences at Giggling Squid (and very indifferent service) we found this little gem via a Google search. Based on the excellent reviews we tried it out before Christmas and we weren’t disappointed. We came back again earlier this week and got a warm welcome from the owner who remembered us. My husband had the prawn jungle curry, I had the chicken panang curry and we shared wok fried broccoli and mushrooms, noodles with beansprouts and steamed rice. All dishes were excellent, and the doggy bag that I took home tasted just as good for lunch the next day. This food is cooked with love. We’ll definitely be back, and I already know what I’ll choose from the menu next time...

This was our second visit to this lovely little restaurant. The perfect place to start a weekend in Bury St Edmunds. Great location and the food especially the specials is great. I had the crispy sea bass and have to say it was perfect. My wife had the roast duck and loved it. The owner remembered from our last visit that my wife is a big fan of tamarind and when we arrived presented her with two little boxes of tamarind sweets. we are hoping to visit again in March but I suspect with food and service this good, we may find it hard to get a table.

I don’t know what has happened previously visits would have rated 5 star. Last night was terrible completely different food. The jungle curry was watery and weird with a few tiny bits of grey meat in oceans of water - there were none of the normal premium nice veg or fresh peppercorns etc. The Tom yum soup was also very different. The panang curry was ok and the starters not great but edible. So sad as it used to be so good.

Excellent service! Amaaaazing food! Looking forward to book again!

Amazing evening, lovely lovely food! The green curry outstanding! Starters for two perfect 👌! Desert deserved 6 starts out of 5!I was waiting 1 week to have it again on my weekend business trip. Definitely come again! Do not beleive the people which wrote 1 star reviews, they left empty plates,just this sort of people!

Just had the most amazing meal at Zap Thai. The food is exceptional and the staff are all really friendly. The pad Thai in particular was delicious.

Just ordered a jungle curry and noodles for me my wife had prawn noodles absolute rubbish sent it back. Hhhhhhhhhgggffggvggvvvvvvhhbhjhhhhghhhhuhhhhhgvggggggffffggggggftg

My wife Eileen and I enjoyed a fabulous meal at this intimate and friendly restaurant last week. We shared a generous plate of 'Tamarind Duck' as a starter which was simply delicious. For our main course we both opted for Thai Green Curry - one prawn and one beef. Superbly flavoured and spiced, this was outstanding. To accompany the curries we chose Sticky Rice which was cooked perfectly. Service was beyond criticism, prices extremely reasonable, chairs comfortable, toilets immaculate.....it just doesn't get any better! ZAP is very highly recommended and we can't wait to return!

Great restaurant, fantastic food, loved it!

Before Xmas we enjoyed our first experience at Zap Thai so much so that we booked a return visit with the folks a week later. This may be a small independent Thai restaurant but it serves up some of the best Thai food we’ve had in Suffolk. Not only is the food superb but the service is first class too. Over the two meals we tried the mixed starters, chicken satay, soup, salad, pad thai, green curry and our favourite the massaman chicken curry. All were excellent with generous portions, and for a reasonable price. We travelled over from Ipswich and found the central location also convenient for parking. Locals should consider themselves very lucky to have this restaurant on their doorsteps. Highly recommended. Back soon!

The best Thai food you’ll find anywhere this side of Thailand! Ms. Pom routinely makes extra effort to ensure the food is exactly what I wanted and has never failed to deliver. While I’m no expert on Thai food, I have been there quite a few times and her food is as close as you could as for while on the other side of the world. A lovely dining experience from start to finish and I highly recommend you find out for yourself, you will not be disappointed

This was the most friendliest place I have ever been, the food was amazing, great place to have had my 50th birthday celebration

So pleased we tried this lovely independent restaurant, we had a brilliant meal. The food was fresh and very tasty , the service was excellent we will definitely return now we have discovered it.

This place is the best authentic Thai food that I have been to. Very personal service with the owner serving herself and making sure everything is ok. The soups and the curries were splendid and the place cozy and warm on a dreary night

We booked this Thai restaurant as an old favorite for an upcoming stay in the town. This restaurant had changed hands since we last visited Bury St Edmunds before COVID. We had no reason to worry. My wife emailed them a week before and got a quick response from Pom. On arrival we were warmly greeted by Pom who had remembered the details of the reservation including allergies and table preference. The food was simply amazing and the service was very engaging with appropriate check backs. We are about 90 minutes from the Bury St Edmunds and would definitely book for an end of day visit back to the town. I work in London and Pom even took the effort to recommend good Thai restaurants local to my work location. The decor is lovely and the only reason it wasn’t 5 star for atmosphere was because it wasn’t a busy night. Come on fellow Thai food lovers, get out and support this little gem!!

Stopped off for a very fresh and healthy dinnertime Thai treat.

Awesome service and the food was great

Excellent authentic food, great service, nothing not to like. The manager is amazing - flexible and helpful, and so nice. We love this place. It has never let us down!

My husband and I have been going to Zap for over a year and it is our favorite place to come and eat. The food is always delicious and full of flavor. I don’t think there could be better. Pom and the rest of the...

My wife and I love it here. The staff and food is always amazing, even for take out. Best Thai food in bury!

I rarely write reviews about places i absolutely adore because i struggle to find the right words to describe such an experience, because that really is what great places are; an experience. Everything from the amazing food to the hospitality is just second to none....

If you appreciate delicious authentic Thai food this small Thai family run restaurant will not disappoint. Fresh quality ingredients and dishes individually prepared and spiced to your liking. I highly recommend the Green Papaya salad and Thai fish cakes from the starter menu and the Green curry and also the Sea Bass from the mains. Service is excellent, you'll receive a warm welcome from Pom who goes out of her way to ensure that you have a great meal. A little gem of a restaurant, do give it a try.

So glad to have found this place, my go-to is the mixed starters and the spicy drunken noodles with king prawn! Pom is lovely and always accommodating! Already been three times and will be back again!

I recently went to Zap Thai on a friend's recommendation and had a great experience! The food was delicious, and portions were generous. For my main I had the special duck curry with pineapple and grapes – highly recommended! The waiter who served us was...

Amazing food and great customer service. We will de definitely going again.

Simply wonderful service, totally cared for and catered too. Pom, was thoughtful, considerate and talked us through the flavours and foods we liked and helped us choose a meal that was exceptional. The food was amazing and so was the service…not sure you can be looked after like this, in any other place in town. Highly recommended

Best Thai food in all of Bury St Edmunds (probably even suffolk in my opinion) Staff are incredibly friendly and do everything they can to insure you have an incredible meal with perfect service. Cannot praise them enough

Awesome food. Lovely staff and owner who are attentive and just want you to enjoy it. The drunken noodles are definitely a must have!

The food was beautiful and bursting with flavour , there is a good choice and great value for the amount you get. A real, authentic taste of Thai food which is perfect for somebody wanting to try Thai food for the first time. I really...

What a little gem! A short menu of lovingly prepared, home-cooked Thai dishes. The staff are great too - unassuming, welcoming and helpful. Try the Gewurtztraminer with the tamarind duck - superb! We're not local, but we'll be back.

An amazing dining experience. Pom and the team are super welcoming and friendly and the food is outstanding. Definitely the best tasting Thai food I've eaten - authentic, delicious and very moreish! Highly recommended to anyone visiting Bury St Edmunds.

We loved this place. The food was fantastic and the staff were so friendly. Also great for gluten free options, hubby is coeliac and the menu was really inclusive loads of options. Staff were also really knowledgeable about coeliac and gluten free. Would highly recommend...

ZAP Thai cuisine serves the best Thai food in Suffolk. We had the most superb evening and were looked after by Pom and her team. Nothing was too much trouble; the food was delicious and reminded me of my visit to Thailand. Looking forward to my next visit.