Ayara Thai
Thai restaurant · Westchester ·
Modern Thai eatery with home-grown herbs, pastries & BBQ
Modern Thai eatery with home-grown herbs, pastries & BBQ
"This beloved family-run restaurant offers home-cooked food from recipes that have been passed down through generations. It’s incredibly kid-friendly and is great for large groups, too. Although they will be undergoing a major expansion this spring, you can check out their new pop-up, Ayara Luk. In addition to serving a few customer favorites, like their Muay Thai Wings, they have introduced a number of new dishes that are certainly worth a try." - Studio Beylin
"Vanda Asapahu has taken on the role of chef in this family-owned and operated restaurant started by her parents. Wood tables and chairs decorate the interior, and a patio also welcomes diners.The menu is packed with everything from tried-and-true pleasures to more inventive items, and the kitchen caters to your spice preferences. Start with their classic papaya salad with a bold and flavorful kick and make sure to get a curry, perhaps the green curry that's made with a fresh chili curry paste and coconut and your choice of protein. Don't ignore their pastries, which incorporate a bit of French technique. The Thai tea flan with bitter caramel and ripe, fresh berries on top is a perfect choice." - Michelin Inspector
"Ayara Thai is a neighborhood spot in Westchester that happens to be home to some of the best traditional Thai cooking outside of Thai Town. It’s nearly impossible to order wrong here (get the plump kai jeaw omelet and Ayara’s toast), but the muay thai wings in particular are a sleeper hit. They're marinated for maximum flavor, fried naked, then served with a sweet-spicy sauce that takes the dish to a new level. Ayara is mostly a to-go-only operation, but there’s a good-sized patio out front if you just landed at LAX and need to eat immediately." - cathy park, brant cox
"Ayara Thai is a neighborhood staple in Westchester that also happens one of the city's best Thai restaurants outside of Thai Town. The family-run spot has been cranking out tremendous classics like khao soi and pad see ew for years, and they even sell their own Thai curry kits in case you want to make their family recipes at home. You can’t go wrong with any order here, but the muay thai wings are a sleeper hit. Each plump wing is marinated for maximum flavor, fried naked, then served with a dipping sauce that takes the dish to a new level." - garrett snyder, sylvio martins, cathy park
"Ayara Thai is a staple of the greater Westchester area. While known for its broad menu of Thai dishes like lip-puckering papaya salad, tom kha and tom yum soups, and laab, the spot also takes some departures with dishes like baby back ribs, swathed in a crying tiger sauce, and lobster pad thai. Don’t miss the affordable lunch sets served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily — the regular set comes with one small plate, one large plate, and a non-alcoholic beverage for $20; the premium set kicks it up with the same plate combination plus beer. This is a place to spend some leisurely time before a flight — or while waiting out traffic." - Eater Staff
