Esan Zap Thai

E-san Zap Thai serves northeastern Thai dishes, the street-vendor style cooking of that region, with fusions built on family recipes from a Northern Thailand chef. Popular plates include boat noodle, crispy catfish salad, larb, and tom yum, along with grilled prawns and lemongrass shrimp. The menu suits adventurous diners who want Thai food beyond the familiar.

The restaurant is full-service with a lounge and serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. Online ordering is available, and the phone line is the other way to reach the kitchen. It is on Martin Way in Lacey, and it draws diners from Seattle and other parts of Washington.