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JACKSON HEIGHTS — Zabb Elee was awarded a prestigious Michelin star in the 2015 guide to New York City restaurants, a first-time honor for the local Thai restaurant.
The restaurant on Roosevelt Avenue, near 71st Street, specializes in Isan, or northern Thai cuisine.
Zabb Elee is one of four Queens restaurants to get a star this year in the annual listing, which highlights food and service judged by anonymous "inspectors," according to Michelin.
It joins Long Island City's M. Wells Steakhouse and Casa Enrique, which also received one star for the first time in the 2015 guide.
Danny Brown Wine Bar and Kitchen in Forest Hills, which was first awarded a star in 2011.
Zabb Elee opened an East Village location in 2011.
