Delightful. We had the Tofu Larb salad which was SO GOOD. A very generous portion of tofu, plus several types of mushrooms of pleasing tastes and textures that you won't find at just any restaurant. We also had the Phad Thai. Where we come from, it's hard to find this dish without fish sauce, so we were thrilled to find it at a vegan Thai spot. The Phad Thai was SO delicious, with fresh peanuts and sprouts and the tofu was prepared perfectly. The restaurant interior is beautiful and service was kind and attentive. Portions were very generous. We will definitely return next time we visit Seattle. read more

This is one of my fave thai food spots - vegan or not!! Honestly, you can't even tell the dishes are vegan, aside from the absence of meat/egg. I highly recommend the lunch combo - it is SUCH A GOOD DEAL (and offered daily). I also got the phad see ew; the flat rice noodles were big and chewy. At other Thai places, some of the noodles break apart in the wok but these were intact and the perfect texture. Lastly, between the Bellevue and Seattle locations, Seattle takes the win, no doubt. (I think the portions are bigger for the lunch combo...) read more

Araya's Place - Phad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Tofu noodle curry soup is to die for. All vegan food is great with a number of meat substitutes like tofu, fake meat, and jackfruit. Beautiful ambience with greenery everywhere and traditional statues of homage. I would be stoked to come back here next time I'm in town. read more

This place is incredibly good. I ha e not had a burst of such diverse and intricate flavors in every dish we tried there - from artichoke heart tempura, vegetable temptation stir fries and mushroom drunken noodles. Will definitely be back....wow. read more

Best vegan Thai food in Seattle. Great atmosphere and always good to-go as well. The red curry is my favorite.

This has been my favorite restaurant, and was the first vegan restaurant I tried after going vegan in 1998. The spring rolls and fresh rolls are must-have's, and everything else on the menu is so satisfying, my absolute favorite entree being the mango salad. Also, their daily lunch special is delicious with huge portions. It comes with Thai salad with peanut sauce, spring rolls, Pad Thai, Curry with rice or noodles and finally, black sticky pudding with coconut milk. I get at least two meals out of this. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! This was one of my favorite restaurants in the U-district Area and it's unfortunate that it was a bit of a treck from campus and my apartment. Araya's Place is a vegan Thai restaurant and bar that is super underrated in my opinion. I'm not vegan, but if all places could make vegan food as flavorful, I think I could convert. My go-to order here is the Araya's Noodle Soup and the Thai Iced Tea with Coconut Milk. YUM! Unfortunately, I'm not located in the U-district anymore, but if I was, I'd eat here in a heart-beat. The Araya's Noodle Soup had the perfect amount of tartness and brothy-ness. My favorite part was that they gave tons of veggies and soup so it kept me full as a hungry college student. Sometimes, I'd finish my rice noodles and veggies, but have some of the Tom Yum soup left, so I'd cook up my own noodles at home to maximize the meal, and it was still bomb. The thai iced tea with coconut milk was on a different level. The coconut milk was so creamy that it felt like vanilla ice cream. I'm sure I could make this at home if I really wanted to, but Araya's Place does it so right! On other occasions, I've come here for their daily lunch special (11:30am - 3pm), and it's a steal. Both of their Lunch Sets are solid! It comes with so much food that you're bound to get full and get a healthy meal. Each set comes with a choice of white or brown rice, a choice of stir fry or the curry of the day, 2 pieces of crispy egg rolls, house salad, and house dessert(black sticky rice with coconut milk). It comes in a big portion for just $17.50. It would always last me about 1.5 meals. My only small comment is that the egg rolls weren't my personal favorite, but that may just be a personal preference since I tend to prefer less meat-filled egg rolls. That said, they were still decent. I've also tried their other dishes like their Panang Curry, Red Curry, Pumpkin Curry, Rad Na, Yom Yum Soup, and Pineapple Fried Rice, all of which are flavorful and BOMB! You also can't go wrong with their desserts. The Fried Banana with Coconut Milk Ice Cream, Black Sticky Rice, and Mango Sticky Rice are all amazing! I can't wait for my next trip to Seattle so I can share this delight with my friends. read more

Araya's Place - Fried Banana w/ Coconut Ice Cream - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Expensive- so I guess take that into consideration Good portions and good taste Nice ambiance, a little understaffed so it took a while to get anyone's attention. read more

Araya's Place - Phad Thai - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent food. The yellow curry was out of this world. I've had a LOT of Thai food, and in various cities. Araya rocks. If you like Thai coconut curry, you gotta try this! We also had vegetable soup and spring rolls, which were both good. Prices are surprisingly low for the neighborhood. Now, if you're not vegan (I'm not either), and that's a turn off... trust me, give this place a shot. The fact that they use no animal ingredients makes their food extra amazing. You'll find new delights because of their innovations. read more

This is my go to for vegan food in Seattle! I've been here so many times that I can't keep track of all the dishes I've tried. Here are my top 3 dishes though: Phad See Iew: I like how they use chinese broccoli. Sometimes, the dish can be a bit on the salty/saucy side but it's still delicious! They ALWAYS get the texture of the noodles right, though which is so rare because I've had some mushy Phad See Iews in my day. Panang Curry: Rice is additional price but that's my only critique. The flavor is absolutely amazing! Tom Yum Fried Rice: It's sour, it's sweet, it's salty. The fried rice encapsulates the flavor of Tom Yum Soup. read more

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"Vegetables taste better here." LOL No, they don't. I want whatever the owners are smoking because the food here was SO underwhelming and overpriced. My husband asked for soy sauce because his dish (portobello mushroom stir fry) was so bland, and my friend's pad gra prao had veggies that were clearly undercooked and underseasoned. Not only that, I had to flag down our servers multiple times, and not once did they actually come over to check in on how we were doing. Add to that the "Okay" health rating of this place, and it's no wonder we will never be back. AVOID. read more

Visiting from NYC where I'm kinda spoiled with fully vegan restaurants, so here it was a little more challenging. I ventured out a bit distance wise to come here and I'm glad I did. The mixed garden soup was so flavorful, the broth was good till the last drop. I also got the fresh rolls and they were so dang tasty. Would totally come back if I'm here again and would recommend anyone to come here and support their establishment! Also the waitress was so sweet ( : read more

Araya's Place - S-1.Fresh Rolls - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Worlds best vegan Thai food spot! This location is also the best of the 3 locations in the Puget Spund area. The food here is wonderful, even my non-vegan friends & family enjoy eating here. The staff is incredibly helpful & kind. They have always taken wonderful care of us whenever we have eaten there & even make us feel like family. read more

I'll start with the good: the mango sticky rice was one of the best I've ever had at a Thai restaurant. The magi actually initially looked kinda dry to me, but after taking one bite, it turned out to be deceptively sweet and juicy, and it was perfect. The Thai fried rice was also a standout in terms of taste. I do think the pad see ew and the sauce the fresh rolls came with were far too sweet -- I'd say the pad see ew sauce was almost sweeter than the dessert mango sticky rice. The fresh roll peanut sauce was also not quite what I expected, in that it was more like a sweet sauce with ground peanuts in it, rather than a peanut sauce (not necessarily bad, but not my personal preference). The food was also very pricey. read more

Araya's Place - Sweet Mango with Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've tried Araya's Place in Bellevue location a few years back and decided to come back since one of our friends is vegetarian. Note that, it's my first time checking out this location in University District. Food: We tried the tofu larb, Tom Kha, and Araya's portobello. The tofu larb impressed with its flavorful tofu mix and spicy chili sauce. However, the Tom Kha lacked the creamy coconut milk broth, tasting more sour than expected. Araya's portobello was a delicious highlight of the meal for us! Ambiance: The restaurant boasts a clean and inviting atmosphere with comfortable seating. Customer Service: We were seated promptly on a Sunday evening and appreciated the server's assistance in answering our menu questions. Overall, a pleasant dining experience with room for improvement in certain dishes. read more

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Recently had a chance to enjoy Araya's Place while in Seattle and it was some of the best Thai food I've had in a while. Whereas "Kati's Vegan Thai" felt more of a modern, fusion take on Thai, Araya brings it back closer to home and helps answer people's curiosity of "how can you make Thai food vegan?" Turns out it's very easy! My friends and I had a blast trying out many of their dishes from their Fresh Spring Rolls, Pad Thai, Lemongrass Stir-Fry, and two different Curries (one pumpkin based and one with avocado). Everything we tried was rich in flavor and was perfect for a family style meal. Dishes came out quickly so we were never hungry for long. The portion sizes here are quite generous! In a quickly inflated economy, I appreciate restaurants that feel like you're really getting your hard earned moneys worth on delicious food. Only thing I wish they'd do is include rice with their curries instead of having it be a separate side order, but it's not a huge deal. Would absolutely come back to Araya again in the future. read more

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The service is friendly and the food came quickly. The food is beyond amazing, huge portions of very fresh and flavorful food. I'm giving it 3 stars because on a day when we are having record-breaking cold, I had hoped to walk into a warm restaurant and have a hot meal. The restaurant isn't just cold, it feels like the AC is on. I can't feel my feet, and my hands only warmed up after ordering tea (and the tea is not good. read more

I haven't been here in so long, but I used to be obsessed, and it was one of my first introductions to vegan food. I came by for a quick lunch catchup with friends and the food was still quite satisfying. We got the lunch deal which was a huge amount of food and variety (dessert included!) so we got tasty leftovers. Staff was very sweet too. The lunch curry option changes daily but you can make some choices with customization, and the spring rolls were super hot and crispy. Glad I came back after all this time :) read more

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I can't believe this is my first time in here as a vegetarian with celiac! So many gluten free options! Despite being quite dark inside, the ambience is very nice and the service is great! I do think the prices are a bit steep compared to other Thai restaurants. Pineapple fried rice- 10/10 the fact that this is gluten free makes it a 9 automatically but the flavor bumped it up to a 10 Pumpkin curry- 7/10 my friend ordered this and did not like the fake meat at all. The flavor was good but rice not being included is crazy. If rice is not included the curry itself should not be so expensive. Was about $25 dollars after adding the side of rice Thai tea- 8/10 nothing crazy, but good and would order again follow me for more slay reviews read more

Ordered several dishes for take out - the tom kah was extremely flavorful and light, loved the massaman banana curry. I had higher expectations for the drunken mushroom, but still good flavor and the noodles had nice texture. Food was ready in 10-15 mins after calling in, and was packaged in a very sturdy manner. I think next time will probably opt to dine-in though, as this type of food is best eaten fresh and hot. read more

Araya's Place - Take out - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went on a weekday for their lunch special. It's a huge amount of food for a great price. Their green curry was very good. It was just the right amount of spice for me. I definitely want to go back for their dinner menu! read more

Very nice, clean aesthetic in the restaurant. They have an open-view kitchen which is always a good sign for the cleanliness they upkeep. The dish itself was good, but not great. It's a vegan restaurant so of course I expected the flavors to differ some, but ordering my usual phad see ew I got a dish that tasted absolutely nothing like the sweet soy I expect. The same occurred with all the dishes my table ordered. If you regularly frequent different Thai restaurants then it's worth trying to switch it up but don't expect usual flavors. read more

Araya's Place - 43. Phad See-Iew - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm not a vegan and I'm allergic to tofu - that makes it somewhat hard for someone like me to enjoy a place like this. BUT this is my favorite Thai spot of all time. I'm not sure what to recommend because everything is so flavorful. Definitely the best Tom Kha I've ever had. My go-to is the tempura vegetables; they add something sweet to the batter. Unfortunately, the food is no good overnight. It somewhat makes you appreciate dining in more. The downside is it's very hard to get service, I feel. Every time we go it takes over 10 mins to flag down someone to take our order. But afterwards, it is easy to get service and the staff is friendly. read more

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This is my absolute favorite Thai place in UDistrict and I'm not even vegan or vegetarian! The food is so flavorful and exactly the right level of spice for me. It's not weirdly sweet like many other restaurants. You get a lot of nice veggies and I love their assortment of mushrooms that are used in the dishes. The meals are very filling. The Thai tea float is a lovely drink to get in hot weather, the coconut ice cream on top is not too sweet! Try the Phad Woon Sen, it's got a really nice flavor profile and is great for spice lovers! The staff is very welcoming and kind, and seem to really care about you having a good experience. The place is very pretty, decorated with many cultural items, and it's a good place to meet friends or go on a date! read more

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Absolutely delicious. I had the gluten free veggie cakes and mango sticky rice. The veggie cakes were gooey, hardy, crispy, and oh so delicious. Mango sticky rice was sweet savory and mango was so fresh. 10/10 vegetarian cuisine My server was fast and kind. All of the employees I interacted with genuinely cared if I was enjoying my dining experience. The restraint was clean and bathrooms well stocked. read more

Araya's Place - Veggie S-2. Vegetable Cakes - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Love this place!!! I've been coming here for over a decade and they are always consistently delicious! I've taken many friends here who have dietary restrictions and they are always thoughtful and accommodating. read more

Thai curries are so soothing on rainy days and dinner at Araya's stood out as especially comforting and delicious. The dim lighting and decor, an embrace of Thai culture and religion, made this an intimate and somewhat spiritual dining experience. Service was warm and kind. My friend and I shared 2 curries, both of which are gluten-free. The Massaman Banana Curry was creamy and sweet with peanuts and perfectly cooked potato and carrot. I found the banana chunks a bit too rich but my friend loved them. The spicy level (3) was just right. This dish comes with crispy flaky roti (not GF) which complimented both curries perfectly. The Panang curry was also extremely well done with lots of lemongrass and provided a refreshing counterpoint to the heavier banana curry. I love the variety and quantity of fresh veggies in these dishes. They were so flavorful and my friend and I left with full bellies and happy hearts. I highly recommend Araya's if you're looking for delicious and healthy Thai food in University district! read more

Araya's Place - 59. Massaman Banana Curry - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This spot has THE best pumpkin curry! I am not vegetarian but I go here often! The mango salad as well as the papaya salad are perfectly seasoned! If you are gluten free make sure to tell them that you do not want the imitation meat (this has gluten in it) otherwise most of the menu can be made completely gluten free. This is a spot I would recommend and the pumpkin curry is definitely 10/10 read more

Such a great place for thai food! I order the lunch special and it came with spring rolls, pad thai, curry, a side salad, and black rice pudding. Everything was very flavorful and the portion sizes here are very generous. The waitress was also very sweet and service was super quick! Will definitely be coming back here in the future. read more

Araya's Place - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Time for an update, given that last review was 8 years ago and was based on their sadly-discontinued lunch buffet. We've returned a few times for dinner and have been very impressed with the choice, portions, and quality. On this occasion, we ordered: -Lover's Curry ($19). This is like a deluxe panang curry with vegan chicken, avocado, pumpkin, bell peppers, soft tofu, fried tofu, and potato. Really nicely spiced curry, though the 5/5 spiciness we asked for seemed more like a 2 or 3. Still, great flavours, and very hearty and satisyfing. 5/5 -Kai Phad Khing ($18). A nice stir-fry with vegan chicken, baby corn, black fungus, carrot, and celery, smothered in a rich garlicky brown sauce. Simple but very nicely done. 5/5 -Rad Na ($17). I love Rad Na, so I order it whenever I can. This one was dialed just right, with a subtle but delectable brown gravy immersing the very thick wide rice noodles, along with tons of veggies (broccoli, gai lan, carrot, mushrooms), and fried tofu. Very tasty. 5/5 -Phad Phrik King ($17). Extremely rich stir fry with red curry paste (no coconut milk), fried tofu cubes, green beans, carrot, red and green peppers, and a few pieces of steamed broccoli. I felt this dish was a bit over the top and unbalanced, but still tasty. 4/5 Service was also wonderfully friendly, quick, and hospitable. Still a fantastic spot for all-vegan Thai. read more

Araya's Place - Lover's Curry - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This has to be the most flavorful and healthiest food around! I never think of heading to this part of town when deciding where to go, but it really is worth the trip! I do love the interior ambience as well. Panang curry is so delicious. I have never had a less than fabulous dish. My partner raves about the kimchi and the lunch buffet. read more

I have always loved this Araya's location. They got me through a lot of takeout during COVID and their lunch buffet never disappoints! The staff is always friendly and the portions are huge! I rave to everyone I know about their lunch special and often bring my non-vegan friends to dine here. read more

This place was incredible when they had the lunch buffet. Why won't they bring the buffet back? The pandemic was five years ago. If you build it, we will come, but until then, I'll go elsewhere. read more

Fabulous weekday lunch specials on the quieter side of UDistrict! Specials come with a pad-thai, rice, salad, and your choice of their daily stir-fry or curry option. Even with all that food, don't forget to make room for black sticky rice/coconut dessert! This is an amazing vegetarian spot and there's plenty of free 2-hour parking on this street. I only wish Snowy Village down the street opened up sooner so I could stop by there after feasting here! read more

We ate here with a group of 6 people on a Saturday evening, we were a little early with half of our party, but they graciously seated us right away. The ambiance is mellow and relaxing, the food was delicious and the drinks were refreshing! We walked here, but the street parking is readily available. We tried the pad Thai, pot stickers, cream cheese tofu and spicy noodles. The portion sizes were ginormous- since we're from out of town one of our friends gladly took the leftovers home! We sat in a really bright spot of the restaurant during sunset, but there's nothing they could do about it. Everyone in our group enjoyed their fare! read more

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Yummy Thai food that's also vegan. Now, I'm not vegan but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the taste here. I like my meat, but when taking the food component by component, you can definitely taste how it's above average compared to your typical Thai place. However, it didn't enlighten my taste buds entirely. You need to show proof of vaccination to dine in. Brought here by a regular, so he was very familiar and I can see why he loves this place. I'm not sure what appetizer we got, but it's similar to a Korean pancake, very akin to the ones at tofu houses. Apologies for the blurry image, didn't look at it until posting. The sweet soy sauce that accompanied was amazing as well, thick and viscous to attach with a great taste. I opted for a pad see-ew and it was on the sweeter end. Would've appreciated a lemon or lime on the side. Stuck with the fried tofu and it was really good but some of the vegetables were firmer than I'd like (some inconsistency between vegetables). Overall, not a crazy review. I was pleased with my experience and would be back though it definitely caters to a vegan audience and is further up on the Ave. Will need to try more items before cementing a stronger opinion. read more

Araya's Place - Appetizer, apologies for bluriness - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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When I first moved to the area, I had to wait about a week for the truck to arrive. It was good times. I ordered from Araya's on repeat. Sometimes, I even ordered multiple meals to put in the fridge and eat later. There isn't a dish I've tried that I haven't loved. read more

Noodles and apps were delicious but the vegetables in the dish were unseasoned, the servers were great and I understand how important a vegan place like this is for the scene but I wasn't impressed with the bland veggies in the dish especially because the noodles were so good! I don't know how that works! read more

Something's amiss. I used to love this place. The food was always fresh and flavorful. Tantalizing to the taste buds but yesterday it was such a big miss. Way too salty, too much oil and the flavors are lost somewhere. I had the drunken mushrooms and the pad prik khing. Both had a ginger-y base, which I love. But this time it was just leaving that oomph flavor. I was perpetually reaching out for the glass of water as both the dishes were salty. The quantity of noodles in the drunken mushroom were less compared to the last time I've eaten here. Service was prompt even though they were super busy during dinner service. Ambiance was ok, just like usual. I expect better from you Arayas. You guys are the OG in vegan cuisine that I love. read more

Absolutely recommend this place to everyone vegan or otherwise. We got the lunch special, pumpkin curry, Thai tea and mango juice. Everything was excellent and some of the best food I've ever had. Can't wait to be back here to try everything else on the menu! read more

Araya's Place - Mango juice and Thai iced tea - Thai Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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