Zao Asian Cafe offers a vibrant Asian fusion menu with fresh ingredients and healthy options, including vegan and vegetarian dishes. Guests can customize bowls and wraps while enjoying a casual, friendly atmosphere with fast service and creative beverages.
What to Expect:
🍜 Customizable Asian fusion bowls and wraps
🌱 Vegan and vegetarian-friendly options
🥢 Fresh, healthy ingredients with organic dishes
🍹 Unique beverage bar with exotic fruit drinks
Important Information:
Service style is counter-service with fast takeout and dine-in options
Reservations not accepted
Located in a bustling plaza shared with Trader Joe’s and Costco
Free parking available with some peak-time challenges
Perfect for quick, healthy lunches and dinners with family or solo diners.
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🥢 Customize Your Meal: Guests love building their own bowls, wraps, or tacos to suit dietary preferences, including vegan and vegetarian choices with fresh sauces and veggies.
🚗 Parking Tips: While free parking is available, it can be challenging during peak hours due to shared shopping center traffic; weekdays offer easier parking.
🍹 Not Just Food: Try the exotic fruit beverage bar for a refreshing companion to your meal, a standout feature in this fast-casual spot.
🙌 Friendly Staff Makes a Difference: Staff like Tate and Danilo are frequently praised for their warm, attentive service, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Review Sentiment
.svg)
Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Zao Asian Cafe is highly praised for its fresh, tasty food, friendly and accommodating staff, and healthy customizable menu options. Customers appreciate the vegan and vegetarian choices and quick, clean service. Negative remarks include occasional portion size concerns and inconsistent service attitude, with some patrons noting a less welcoming staff presence and difficult parking during busy times.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
From The preserve
Standout Dishes
Mountain Stats
The Selection
Accommodations
Course Stats
Angler’s Offerings
What You'll Find
Rice Bowls, Wraps, Tacos, Yakisoba Noodles, Bahn Mi, Meatballs, Teriyaki, Yellow Curry, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Options, Organic Dishes, Fresh Juices
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, seating, and restrooms ensure ease of access and comfort for all guests.
