"On Beverly Boulevard in Fairfax, there’s a vegan and gluten-free Thai restaurant called Araya’s Place, owned by Cheri Kim. Kim’s family has always believed that in order to make food great, you need the right ingredients and herbs, but also good company. So, family dinners have always been a priority. This is something that has carried over to Araya’s Place, inviting customers to eat and experience life one moment and one meal at a time. The expansive menu includes traditional Thai cuisine but is made vegan from stir fry to curries and fried rice to noodles. I go back and forth with ordering the spring and fresh rolls depending on the day, but always stick with a noodle dish when it comes to Thai food, so the drunken mushroom is my selection almost every time." - esther cho, with warm welcome
