Araya's Place Vegan Thai Bellevue

Hands down this Thai restaurant has the best vegetarian Thai food. We always come here or to their other location whenever we visit the area. Their soups are clean tasting and so flavorful that you want to drink every last drop. The portions are generous to fill you up completely. I love that it’s still ran by Thai family after all these years so you know it’s authentic. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is casual chic. It’s a must visit for all vegan and vegetarians.

Had a great lunch at Araya Thai Vegan in Bellevue! Their lunch special is an incredible deal — it came with a flavorful appetizer, fresh salad, perfectly portioned Pad Thai, and even a small dessert to wrap it all up. The quantity was generous and everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. Loved the unique flavors and thoughtful presentation. A great spot for anyone looking for delicious vegan Thai food. Will definitely be back!

This place gets busy quick! We came around 1:40pm. Service was quick and food came out as it was done. The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the lunch set and man it was a lot of food! I also order the Thai iced tea with coconut milk and it was really good. Not disappointed one bit. Will definitely try again if we ever decide to visit Seattle in the future.

Araya’s Place is a gem for vegan Thai food lovers! The flavors were rich and authentic, with a great variety of dishes to choose from. The food we ordered was perfectly spiced and packed with fresh ingredients. The portions were generous, and the presentation was beautiful. The service was friendly and efficient, creating a welcoming dining experience. The only reason I’m giving 4.5 stars instead of 5 is that it can get a bit busy, making the wait time slightly longer. Still, it’s absolutely worth it. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Good food, efficient & fast service, was thoroughly satisfied with our dine in dinner visit on week day. We ordered soup and a few entrees to share. Food was plenty for three of us and in fact left the place a little stuffed. Service was very fast and courteous. Will definitely visit again when in Seattlle.

Excellent Thai restaurant. Welcoming crew, great location, excellent food. Phad thai and mango with sticky rice I had. Excellent! I am amazed with the quality of service. Examplary. I think many restaurants should get an understanding how a customer dealt. Thank you very much.

Get the $17 weekday lunch special!! Incredible portions for the lunch set: you get pad thai, rice, curry or stir fry, salad, 2 crispy spring rolls, and dessert. I’m impressed by the quality and flavors.

It's such a shame that the food quality here is so low. Oily, salty, heavy unflavorful with food safety issues. I traveled for several weeks all over Thailand and Araya's is not Thai cuisine at all. There are no Thai spices or flavor - it's just heavy oily sauces and fried Chinese style. Tom Yum soup I had almost every day in Thailand and here at Araya's it tastes nothing like the real thing, no real spices just heavy chili oil. It's also sad because there aren't many vegetarian spots in Seattle. Please improve!

How did I convince 7 of my coworkers to try a vegan Thai restaurant? I don't know but I'm glad they trust my opinions because ARAYA's PLACE DELIVERED in excellent and above and beyond service, food portions, and most importantly TASTE. Blind folded, you would struggle to believe that the Pad See Ew or Pad Thai is all vegan! Well seasoned and garnished to perfection, our group of 8 ordered spring rolls, dumplings, the Pineapple fried rice, basil fried rice, Pad Thai, and Pad See Ew. There were no leftovers because this corporate team devoured everything on the table! The Thai Tea was refreshing and for $5 in Downtown Bellevue, that is an absolute steal. I am beyond impressed with Araya's Place and so appreciative that a fellow Yelper recommended me this place to take my team. Enjoy the photos!

We've been here over 20 times. We always order the Phad See Ew ("Drunken noodles") and love it. Yesterday, we had family visiting and wanted them to try it and ordered three drunken noodles, pointing to the phad see ew on the menu several times to the main lady who is always there. The noodles we got had smaller noodles mixed with the wide-rice and no broccoli so we told the waitress this does not look like the phad see ew we usually get as that has broccoli and no smaller noodles - she returned and said that is the drunken/spicy noodle we ordered. And we were informed for the first time in 8+ yrs of coming here that at Araya's the "drunken noodles" are actually the "spicy noodle" entree and not phad see ew as it is literally everywhere else. Given the "drunken mushroom" has no skinny noodles too, this felt off- like they knew what we wanted but it was easier to make this 45 mins before closing instead. Also she said it is not supposed to have broccoli in it ( that is all my kid eats from it and yelp pics show that both the spciy noodles and drunken noodles clme with broccoli). I hate being lied to. They also said they stopped serving dessert 45 mins before close and turned on all the lights at 8:58. The brussel sprouts were also cold and mostly leftover skins that had soaked oil with nearly no whole sprouts. Super disappointing experience at what is usally one of my favorite restaurants. It has also gotten very pricey- coming in at approx $25/dish ( after tax & autogratuity).

Food great But the owner smokes across the street at Venn Venn's policy is to call the police The smell is awful and the residents have complained This is their first warning Owner at Venn

SO GOOD! I love this place in Bellevue. It's consistent, quick, and great for groups of vegans and meat-eaters alike. We tend to order "family style" and share a handful of dishes and appetizers. The veggie cakes, tofu satay, drunken noodles, basil fried rice, and all manner of curries are excellent. I've never had anything like the veggie cakes before but they are lovely and delicious. The service is always great as well. So glad to have a great vegan thai spot in the area.

My family and I love this place and so we're especially bummed about our recent experience. We got a mango float, a noodle entree and the lunch special. The noodle entree was good but the lunch special was much worse than usual. The green curry was watered down, the pad Thai was doused with ketchup, the dessert portion was cut in half. We didn't have great stuff to say about the service. One of the servers was very cold, they even repeatedly tried to clear our plate even though we were far from done.

Araya's Place has such an inviting aroma the moment you walk in--your senses get excited right away! While I personally find the food doesn't quite live up to the incredible smell (and I usually prefer non-vegetarian options), I have to give credit where it's due. Their Thai tea is absolutely delicious--creamy, rich, and perfectly sweet. I keep coming back just for that! If you're into vegetarian or vegan cuisine, this might be your spot. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the service is always kind.

Super delicious vegan Thai food! Love the rustic ambiance and personable service, the restaurant was a bit chilly but there were heaters around the restaurant. Street parking is limited but there's a garage nearby. Mango Salad was okay, avocado was +$5 but didn't do much for the dish. I wish papaya were incorporated into the recipe, the mango slices were rather large, soft, and ripe. Pad Thai was super delicious! I would come back for it and to try more dishes.

My mom and I love the ambiance here, it's always peaceful and homey. The food is amazing here and we haven't had anything we don't like! I would definitely consider this place as a great place to try!

The food is amazing! So many tasty choices it felt like a buffet of happiness. Cozy vibes, friendly staff, and top-tier service. Vegans and vegetarians, this place is your Disneyland.

The only vegetarian restaurant where we can trust! Amazing vegetarian food. It is getting pricey.

We went to Araya's as a party of 2 on Friday night at 7:30 PM. I love their decor! It is light, vibrant and friendly. We were immediately seated and ordered several things. What brought us here were the amazing Sexy Tamarind mocktails. These are so good without being too sweet! These were excellent. We split the Tofu Cream Cheese rolls and a savory chewy dish I didn't get the name of. Both were incredible, with or without the sauces they came with. I am saying this as someone who dislikes tofu and isn't a big fan of cream cheese-GET THESE. They are incredible and the texture is good. I ordered a Tom Yum soup with five stars for spice. This soup packs quite a punch. What I love about their Tom Yum is that this was very lemongrass forward and tangy without being too sour. The veggies that were in my soup were fresh. I love Araya's. I don't miss meat when I eat here-their food is hearty and satisfying and I am eager to return!

I can't believe I hadn't eaten here before. I've never had vegan Thai food and let me tell you, this was beyond delicious! I ordered so many dishes to try, and none of them disappointed. It's a cute little corner place, plenty of seating, both inside and out. Prices are great for the quality and quantity of food! Staff were super patient with ordering and food came out pretty quickly. I got panang curry, pad Thai, fresh rolls, and pineapple fried rice. Loved the food sooo much! Will definitely be back.

10/10 the staff here is amazing. The food is extremely authntic and make sure you don't miss the lunch special what a deal! Also the biggest perk is it's vegan! So avoid alot of tummy aches! Staff here goes above and beyond to make sure customers are taken care of as we did have an issue with the spice level and they really do care. Pad Thai is definitely my favorite and was also part of the lunch special! Will come here every time I'm in town! Such a cozy setting too on Main St!

Though I am hard-core non-vegetarian, I must agree that this restaurant made Vegan Thai equally delicious. We tried the mango salad, red curry and pineapple fried rice. All three were outstanding with the pineapple fried rice being the best of the lot. The spice levels are on the higher side. I normally level 4 generally at Thai places but I would stick to level 3 here. And always opt for the fried tofu options vs soft tofu. Special shoutout to the server. He was gracious enough to change our red curry once. The more I visit the place, the more I admire its culinary excellence. We started off with Veg Tempura and Fried Brussels sprouts. I never imagined veg tempura could be so delicious. The sprouts were amazing as well. For the main course we went for Phad Thai, Green curry and Panang curry this time. Phad thai was a perfect blend of spice, juiciness and texture. Panang and green curry were amazing as well. Also worth mentioning are their drinks. Thai iced tea and mango mania are worth a try. Definitely in my top 3 thai restaurants around Seattle

This was a delicious vegan Thai place we picked on a whim being in the area and looking for a vegan dinner spot. It turned out to be one of our top meals for the day. I loved the eggplant tofu dish which had all kind of veggies and was super flavorful. The thin rice noodles were pretty good too but I did wish there was more variety in the vegetables as they seemed quite similar to the other dish. Overall, great service. Delicious food. We did street parking not too far away. It was a Sunday and wasn't too busy.

got this meal after a hike and it was TOO GOOD. I really enjoyed the flavor and ate it all up. Service was SO nice. Seating was really cool and spacious. I want to go back and try more things. A lot of dishes on the menu to try. Great vegan place !!!

delicious vegan thai food conveniently located in old bellevue by the park. every time i've been here, it's been wonderful. i've gotten lucky and the weather was nice pretty much each time so i've gotten to sit outside. this place is fairly popular so it's busy a lot of times, especially after work hours. the wait times can be long and it can seem crowded inside. i promise that it's justified! i can truthfully say that this is some of the best thai food i've ever had. i'm not even vegan lol but i'll go here before most other thai places. i would say they shine best with their curries, especially the panang. their lunch special is also extremely hard to beat -- it's so cheap for a ton of food, i wasn't even able to finish it all. if you like thai food, this is a must-try. vegan or not.

Service: Pretty prompt, they are quick to check in and remove any finished plates. Food: Tom Yum soup - Super spicy, a lot of large chunks of galangal throughout. This is a sour soup, as expected for this soup. Not much variety inside the soup, just tomatoes and tofu. 3/5 Lovers Curry - the groups favorite, good thick sauce with depth of flavor and appreciate the larger variety of vegetables. This does have faux meat plus two varieties of tofu. 5/5 Pad Thai - A bit more sour and gummy tasting. 3/5 Thai Fried Rice - This was a very wet fried rice, with a very sweet after taste. 3/5 Fried Plantain with ice cream 3/5 - A bit less creamy and more icy coconut ice cream - Topped with sprinkles and chocolate. - Fried plantain ended up a bit more on the thick batter and softer end. Thai tea - Strong on the coconut flavor, lacked a bit of a thicker body and the usual thai tea flavor. 3/5 Overall: Vegetable dice size is massive- in the curry avocados are cut in quarters, seems like one whole zucchini is also cut into quarters, finger potatoes are included whole. Spice level: 2 stars. This was very very mild for everything except the tom yum soup, which left most of us downing water. Price: Around $25-30 per person, definitely on the pricier end.

I took my date to this place as she is vegetarian. Not the most amazing ambience but itbworks. I don't know of any other vegan Thai place options nearby. I wouldn't call it the best tasting Thai food but given it's vegan it was damn good. I really liked the tamarind and lychee drinks. Both had authentic fruits. Similarly the mango with sticky rice was phenomenal. Definitely some high quality mango. Otherwise I had pineapple fried rice but that felt a bit too turmeric"y". The rolls were decent.

Uff! What can i say about this place. Amazing restaurant, friendly staff and great food. To top it all off, so many options!!!!! It's vegan restaurant which is great for folks who are vegetarian and needs to be cautious of fish oil in thai curries. We ordered a couple of things- tofu satay, pot stickers, spicy noodles and thai curry. Everything was just amazing. Quantity is really good. I am definitely going to go there again. Lunch is a good time as wait time could be little less. And it's in Bellevue downtown like what an amazing location. Okay, i think someone reading this post will now understand that I absolutely liked this restaurant.

Longtime fan of Araya's Place and have been to all of their locations many times. All their food is so delicious. I usually get the pad thai. My husband's pad see ew was amazing. And I looove their fresh rolls and we're both obsessed with the Brussels sprouts and always get an order. Always my pick when it comes to Thai food!

Araya's is located in Old Bellevue on Main Street. Please note that they do have a small parking lot behind the building. Just give your server your license plate number. They have made the restaurant cute but it seems a bit tired and could use a refresh. I think it could use new paint and either a good clean to the floors as they are quite dirty. My family enjoys the Fresh Rolls and the Thai Tofu appetizers but other than that, the food is average. Fresh Rolls are so light and fresh and the tofu is delicately fried on the outside and soft on the inside. We ordered panang curry on our most recent visit, which does not come with rice: odd as I don't know how anyone can eat curry without rice. It has good flavor as they use a coconut cream or milk but IMHO the consistency is too thin. My daughter likes the lychee mocktail but it is literally seltzer water with lychee juice. We have had drunken noodles and Araya's portobello in the past. They are good but not terribly memorable or something that I crave. Lots of broccoli which is more on the raw side than the cooked side so lots of crunch, more than I care to have at one meal. It's not a bad place but prices are on the higher side due to the location.

The food was tasty and very different from the typically greasy mush of many other Thai places. The wait staff was friendly enough for a Tuesday night but seemed tired. The ambiance matched the pretense - it's in a bustling downtown area but trying to be homey and main street. I enjoyed a cashew dish, and the pad Thai (which was on the greasy side) featured a rich (not watered down) sauce. I would return.

Love Love this place! We eat at least twice a month. Meena and family there are so kind and the have excellent food and customers Service! Shout out the chefs ! if your looking for a yummy Vegan Thai place stop by! I hope to see you there!

We went to Arayas during lunch time, so my friend got the lunch special and I ordered the basil fried rice. I was craving fried rice smothered in chili oil and this place satisfied my craving. The roti was perfect as well - super soft and "buttery" - and dipped in my friend's green curry - it was amaazzzingggggg. I'm still craving all the food so i definitely will be back. Even if you're not vegan I would definitely recommend this place! The inside of the restaurant is very aesthetic - there's plants hanging from the ceiling and the bathroom was aesthetic and clean as well. The service was great - the staff was friendly and food came out fresh and fast!

Soooo delicious! Ended my day perfectly with plenty of leftovers. The servers were so nice and the food was all delicious. I got the crispy spring rolls and drunken mushroom noodles and loved every bite. The spring rolls really are crispy and pair perfectly with the sauce. The drunken mushroom noodles are one of a kind and something I wish I had locally. Super cute location as well and loved sitting in the corner booth.

Best Thai in Auburn WA. My favorite is the crab Rangoon, Phad Thai, and also the Panang curry.

The food was delicious and come out quickly. The only thing about this location it is hard to find parking especially on the weekends.

The restaurant was on the corner of the block with ample windows. The decorations were traditional Thai with a white theme. When full the restaurant is a little loud. The staff were all Thai and spoke English. The chefs were Thai as well. That's how you know you will get authentic tasting food. Food was flavorful and the taste was truth to Thai cooking. They used quality and fresh ingredients in their dishes.

This place is one of the only vegan restaurants I go to as a non vegan -- it's great. I always go for the daily lunch special, it's less than $20 and will fill you up for two meals. You can't even tell it's vegan. Location is great as it's right next to Bellevue Downtown Park so it's super easy to eat lunch and go shop or walk around afterwards. Interior is very cute, like a garden theme, and service is generally attentive and fast.

How disappointing. I feel like Seattle has some great Thai options, even in Bellevue, but Araya's doesn't seem to live up to that standard. My girlfriend and I visited for brunch on a Sunday and were seated immediately. We ordered the pineapple fried rice and Araya's noodle soup - a noodle dish with tom yum broth. Shortly after, both dishes came out. As someone that cooks fried rice fairly often, I'm experienced to know what to look for in fried rice. The flavor itself, was unique, as they use curry powder in the dish. What bothered me was the size of the ingredients included, specifically the pineapple, onions, carrots, and zucchini. All of these ingredients were cut into too large of pieces, and so a bite of this dish would consist of one whole ingredient. The beauty of a fried rice is the combination of flavors that you can get in a single bite, but because they cut their ingredients so big, you can't get a combination of things in a single bite. Further, the cutting of the ingredients was inconsistent. Some pieces were noticeably larger than others, the thickness of each ingredient wasn't consistent, and some were cut into chucks while others were cut into strips - it doesn't make any sense. Be consistent with the cutting technique. I'd prefer if everything were cut into small, consistent chunks so that you can get a single bite with everything in it. The Araya's noodle soup suffered from a different problem - a lack of flavor. The broth tasted like a tom yum soup that was watered down, and the broth didn't adhere well to the noodles when eating, resulting in the noodles tasting like nothing. Pricing is on the higher end for Thai food, but they do give REALLY big portion sizes here. I honestly wish the portion sizes were smaller so that they can cut down on their prices a bit. The interior is very casual, and there's several tables inside that can seat 2-4 people and a few tables outside for 2, if desired. Being in Old Bellevue, there's paid parking around as well as street parking that's free for a few hours. I'm not a vegan, by any means, but have eaten enough vegan food to know that it can still pack tons of flavor. Unfortunately, this place missed the mark for me.

Cute and clean place. Food was good, although I'd prefer older recipe. They use tamarind in the salad which I find a little too sweet for my taste. Meena is de best. I am glad she is back. Her hospitality is above and beyond. I would definitely be here more often.

This was our second shot. It was recommended by so many people that after our first disappointing visit, we decided to give it another try. We got 3 /5 spice Tom Yum, basil fried rice, panang curry and sexy tamarind Mocktail (I love sour drinks and asked for salt on the rim) for me and tamarind margaritas for my husband. I absolutely loved every dish and the drink hit the spot. Loved the white and green ambience. It can get crowded but we went early so it was not an issue. Will definately be going back!

Would have given it 3.5 if half stars were allowed but since I can't 3 it is. Service gets a 4 star - friendly and accommodating Ambience gets 3 stars - its average for this type of a place Food gets a 3. Of all the dishes we ordered, some were 2, some 3 and some 4 Baby Pina - this was a 2 as, as was the mango drink (pictured) - the entire group felt the mocktail were too watered down and didn't have enough flavor Of the entrees, the Cashew Curry and Red Curry oth scored 4 while the pineapple rice was a 3 And lastly the dessert - was disappointed with the mango sticky rice. Other places will usually cook the rice in the milk so the rice is infused with the sticky milky flavor, but it seemed here they had just poured the milk over previously cooked steamed rice. All in all, certainly worth visiting once.

I was meeting the parental units for dinner in downtown Bellevue a few weeks ago and, since they are on the 100% meatless plan, decided to introduce them to Araya's Place. Of course, they had to ask me how I found out about it? Um, well dad, there's this great app called Yelp where you can search for vegan food near you. He looked perplexed. But I digress! Our party of four arrived just after opening on a weeknight, and we were quickly seated and handed menus. Since none of us had been there before, we were pleased to find they have a separate menu (with photos!) of their most popular items for newbies. A couple of us ordered from that menu while the rest of us ordered from their extensive, and well-described, main menu. But first, the fresh rolls came out and WOW were they fresh. In a traditional fresh roll, you'd most likely find thinly sliced prawns inside. But because these were vegan, they were full of impossibly fresh and crisp veggies, delicate herbs, and tofu - all wrapped beautifully inside rice paper and served with a delightful peanut sauce. These were a hit and were more than enough to whet our appetites for more. Next came the main dishes. My son got pineapple fried rice, I had a "faux" chicken and mushroom stir fry, and my parents each got a different type of curry. It was all phenomenal. But I'm pretty sure my mushroom and "chicken" stir fry was the best because it was bathed in a sauce that I can only call sublime. If I had any idea how to even describe this sauce I would, but I can't. You just have to go there, and try it. And TRY (as I did, barely) not to lick your plate clean. We didn't have any drinks on this trip, but as we were leaving I noticed they have an extensive mocktail menu that I'd love to try next time. And yes, there will be a next time. Parking tip: for $7 (pretty much a bargain in this area) you can park in the parking garage just a block away, which beats the frustration of endlessly circling around Old Bellevue hoping to snag a free spot. Especially during rush hour.

Best vegan Thai food in Bellevue. Have tried it several times now. Very good service and restaurant management. Slightly smaller on space but apt ambiance.

Wanted to find a great option for my vegetarian friend visiting from out of town, and this place delivered! We were seated right away by a friendly server. The place has a homey feel you don't find often in (overly commercialized) downtown Bellevue dining. We ordered a mango-avocado salad, pad Thai and Maasuman Banana curry with roti. They were all delicious and satisfying in a way you don't always get with vegan food. My vegetarian friend was thrilled that she had a new place in town where she could eat lots of options. So don't be put off by the vegan label if you're omnivorous (like me) or a meat eater. The food and atmosphere is that good.

Nice place with ample vegan and veg choices at reasonable prices. You have an option to sit outside if you want to enjoy the view while having your food. Some great choices for drinks available too. Try their mango drink. That is really delicious. The staff is young and energetic and you get your food pretty fast. Must visit.

they did fantastic for mother's day!! my mom loved the vegetarian/ vegan options. it was delicious, great price, and great proportions which is so hard to find these days. we were pleasantly surprised by the lunch special providing so much food. i'll attach a photo- it's truly a large amount for one plate worth- and then they still brought out either stir fried veggies or a bowl of curry! recommend the curry over more veggies imo lol.

Love the food and service. Ambiance is cozy and inviting. We ordered Yum Woon Sen, Phad See lew, Banana curry and Fresh rolls. All are delicious. Yum woon sen - loved the bean noodles and d veggies. the veggies are not super juicy, but perhaps expected given it is a salad. Fresh Rolls had lot more greens\leaves than we are used to (at Bai Tong) - still good and looked\tasted very healthy. We will come back again to try other items!

Araya's Place is the 1st Thai vegan restaurant in the PNW, established in 1987. While ingredients are essential, family comes first. At Araya's, they wish that we come and enjoy life as Araya's family does, one moment and one meal at a time while sharing moments of our lives with friends and family, Foods tried: - Lunch Special comes with: --- a Salad --- a Bowl of Rice --- Spring Rolls --- a Curry --- a Dessert --- Chef's Special Entree My Review: If you're looking for a cheap meal that will fill you up and leave you with some leftovers, you should try Araya's Lunch Special! I have gone to Araya's Place many times, but just recently, I learned how amazing their lunch special is; now, whenever I go, it's always during lunchtime!

Vegetarian only restaurant Excellent food Service was friendly Ambience is casual, family friendly

Love that there is a fully vegetarian Thai restaurant here in Bellevue. The food is great, very consistent. The service is friendly and diligent. Highly recommend.

It was okay for me and my friend. The service was fast though as they were busy. We ordered a lot on the menu and the portions were big enough for leftovers.

The food here is absolutely delicious! After having my meal I did not feel bloated or overly full. It was just right and I had enough for my lunch the next day. Highly recommend if your looking for some vegan and Thai, these guys know how to do it right. I definitely plan to come back again and try their other great dishes.

We love coming to Araya's - it's one of our favorite restaurants in the area. The food is authentic and the service is friendly, though sometimes a little slow. The curries are my favorite and they can make it spicy if you like that. The fried rice is also a go-to for me as it tastes fresher than the recooked stuff you get elsewhere. The biggest downside is lack of parking. It can be brutal at peak times.

Great mango salad. Amazing dumplings. Did not care for the giant slices of seitan in the drunken noodles which was sweet and tangy not typical to drunken noodles, but the mushrooms and broad noodles were still delicious in their own way. Would definitely go back to try more before I say more.

My daughter and just had dinner at Araya's in Bellevue and it was delicious!! Our server Green was very attentive and knowledgeable with the menu choices. Highly recommend this restaurant

This is a long overdue review for Araya's - a very regular spot for me! Located on Main St in "Old Bellevue", Araya's serves up a wide variety of classic and innovative Vegan Thai dishes. I know to non-Vegan/Vegetarians, you may think this place won't appeal to you. Let me make this very clear - Araya's serves some of my absolute favorite dishes and has some of the best flavors all around. For EVERYONE! Prices are reasonable for the area and portions are huge. I'm serious - an entree lasts me 2 meals, easy. They're a popular spot, especially for dinner, but they have plenty of tables inside and have always provided accurate wait times when I've called in to ask. The decorations and restaurant interior are really cozy and inviting - warm lighting and lots of greenery/plants! I've tried a ton of their dishes, but I'm going to share the photos and experience I had tonight. We ordered the Spicy Noodle and Banana Massaman Curry. One of my favorite things about Araya's is their use and variety of fresh vegetables that they put in their entrees. Banana Massaman Curry - This type of curry is my absolute favorite and I might even say that Araya's makes it the best. Savory, creamy, packed with tons of fresh vegetables and tofu. The Roti was perfectly crispy and not too oily. I've never had banana in my curry either, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out how perfectly it pairs with the ingredients. This might be a new go-to order for me! Spicy Noodle - Fantastic all around - perfectly cooked stir fried noodles with loads of vegetables and a delicious basil flavor. We got spice 3 of 5, but next time we would love to try a 4 or 5, when they start using fresh Thai Chilies. The waiter brought us a variety of spices and sauce when we asked about having some extra spice on the side. I also want to add here my experience ordering a drink tonight. I'm not one to order alcohol too often, but anytime I've been here, friends have raved about their drinks. They offer a huge variety, catering to both alcohol and non-alcohol drinkers. Tonight, I decided to go with the "Staff Choice", and let them craft a cocktail for me. The waiter was incredibly kind and asked a few questions about my flavor preferences before crafting me my own personal cocktail. OMG. It was one of the best drinks I've ever had in my life!!!!! He made me a Tamarind cocktail, as I mentioned I enjoyed sour and a hint of sweet. I often order Araya's to-go and pick it up for a cozy meal at home, but also really love dining in and experiencing all Araya's has to offer. If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving it a try. (They offer a fantastic lunch special too )