Ray's Rice & Noodle Bar

Ray’s Rice and Noodle Bar is such a great find! The restaurant has a cute, clean ambiance, and sitting outside along Greenwood makes for a perfect casual dining experience. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful — the Pad Thai was absolutely delicious, and the fried eggplant was so fresh and perfectly cooked. Everything tasted vibrant and well-prepared. I’ll definitely be returning!

I have come here a handful of times with my partner and I love it! I don't think I have ever had a bad dish here. I try to order something different each time but there is so much to choose from! And so far my favorite is the basil stir fry and the eggplant basil stir fry. The portions are generous for the price. I like to order 2 or 3 dishes and then take the leftovers. They last me a few days afterward! The staff is very friendly and I enjoy my conversations with them. All in all, a great place. If I lived closer, I'd probably come here several times a week.

I finally tried this place I’ve been wanting to visit for a while and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious - fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere is really cute and cozy, making it a great spot. The staff was very friendly and attentive throughout my visit. I would definitely come back again!

We were in the area and thought this place looked good. It is a small "hole in the wall" style place. They have a few imported beers by the bottle. They have a pretty large menu. We ordered a couple beers and fried rolls to start. The beer was good Thai beer and the roll came out hot and delicious! The dipping sauce was great and the rolls were crunchy. Then we ordered Cashew chicken entree and Kao Soi noodles. It was all fresh and delicious!! We were amazed with the flavor and the spice level felt like exactly what we ordered! I will say this, if they are busy and it was around dinner time we went. You could wait a while for your food. But the wait is worth it because of how fresh and made to order everything is. We will definitely return!!

I got the signature noodles and garlic fried chicken. Both were delicious but the noodles are my favorite. I need help prioritizing my next orders there so other reviewers, please recommend! Otherwise, I’ll get the noodles every time. If anyone knows how to make that sauce, please spill! Thanks, Ray’s!

Great neighborhood Thai! Unassuming yet delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great portion size for dollar value - we will be returning!

Food: got the “heavenly beef” and pad see ew and it was solid. Absolutely no spice on the noodles and maybe slight heat on the beef. I get spice level 3 everywhere I go fyi. I wish the dishes came with rice or spice on the side in addition to your order. Service: friendly, conversational Atmosphere: cozy. They had 2 tops close enough to know they couple next to us were on a date. It’s a small space, casual, convenient to the location if your around the neighborhood. Overall, solid choice but I wouldn’t say it was mind blowing. Definitely the best in the area and would return to get my Thai food fix.

We had possibly the best Thai food we've ever had here. Delicious pad kee Mao, phad thai and crispy spring rolls. So delicious, can't wait to go back!

The atmosphere of the restaurant is very cute and cozy. You can hear the sound of stir-frying all the time because there are continuous orders coming in, as well as customers sitting to enjoy their meals in the restaurant. The food is so good. We tried ordering Crab Fried Rice and Basil Pork stir-fried egg. The flavors are well-balanced, the aroma of the food is inviting, and the ingredients are always fresh. Staff is friendly and very welcoming to customers, even though there are many customers walking in all the time.We will definitely return. You may need to spare your time due to continuous orders coming in !

Excited to pop into this newer Thai restaurant in Greenwood! Loved the service and ambiance of the place. We tried the crab wontons, pad see ew with prawns, and red curry with chicken. The pad see ew was so so so yummy, pretty spicy for a 3 star dish. The red curry (also 3 stars) was pretty bland but the herbs were nicely balanced. I took off a star due to the wait and also inconsistency across dishes. We would definitely come back to try more dishes!

I went to Ray's as it was a short walk from my Airbnb, and it was super delicious! The food tasted great, and portion sizes were good for what it cost. Almost everything on the menu could be made vegetarian as well! There were very few staff members, so we waited quite a long time for our food. The staff were super apologetic for the wait, and were seemingly apologizing to the other tables as well. I don't mind waiting a bit longer for food that's good, however, my friend got her meal over ten minutes before I did. If we have to wait, that's ok, but I think getting our meals at the same time would be nice. They also had the windows open, and the AC was cranked, so it was quite chilly inside. Overall, I do recommend trying Ray's. But maybe order to-go to avoid waiting?

Solid place. I really appreciated the nuance of the flavor in both dishes we ordered. There was a delicious umami from the fish sauce, sweetness and spiciness to the dish. Okay value for portion of foo. Fair amount of toppings in the dishes and honestly I wished there was a bit more rice and noodles to go with all the toppings. Appreciated that you could customize spice level. Service prompt. Wonderful ambiance.

I ordered from here cause it's so close to Flying Bike, which allows food to be eaten inside. Needless to say I'm never ordering from Ray's again. My friend got the pineapple fried rice; he said it had no flavor, not even the pineapple part. It was just all spice. I ordered a vegetarian pad thai that was meh, the egg had a weird texture, and it gave me gastrointestinal issues for the next 12 hours. The restaurant never offered us utensils, dishes, napkins, or condiments for our to go order. Not that I would be looking for them next time, 'cause there won't even be a next time for me after the horrible food we've had.

The greater Seattle area has been blessed with decent Thai restaurants for awhile. I've been pretty much focused on just two spots as established favorites, one down in Lakewood and another in Seattle's Broadview neighborhood. However, on this rainy Saturday evening (5/3/25), I found myself driving on the usual Greenwood Avenue route and found a nearby parking spot. The Homie and I decided to check out Ray's Rice & Noodle Bar, which took over the former Satay Bar, located between the temporarily shuttered Dray and long time fave, Chocolati. We were warmly greeted and seated at a two top by the entrance. It's a pretty tiny spot with a few tables and a wrap around counter seating area. There were also two flat screens that had travel/culinary shows featuring Thailand. Nice to see that this is another family run indie spot. There's an open kitchen with constant active cooking going on and dishes brought to tables fresh and hot after its preparation. Clearly popular since most tables were occupied and did brisk concurrent takeout service too. The Homie had Lemon Thai Iced Tea ($5), I stuck with iced water. Very refreshing and refilled frequently....The Homie was parched after his earlier activities at Seattle Center and I had finished gardening. Hydration was duly noted by our wait staff. Items ordered and delivered well paced were: Pork Belly Dippers w/sauce and shredded carrot garnish ($13), Crab Fried Rice w/cilantro, lime wedge, cucumber slices, and requested no peas ($19.50), Crispy Garlic Chicken topped with fried basil and served with steamed jasmine rice ($20.25). They definitely nailed it with service and quality. Looks like Ray's Rice & Noodle Bar will another Thai spot to add to our rotation.

Loved the Thai food here. Super mom and pop vibes with really sweet but no over the top service. Food came out quick and hot. Good for takeout or maybe 5-6 tables inside. Standard but delicious Pad See Ew, meat was also good quality, I've seen that go downhill in other spots.

Tried this place on a whim a month ago and I've been back 5 times. Their food is well priced and delicious. I'm guilty of always ordering the same thing when I get Thai food, and Ray's is the first place where I've been tempted to try a new dish every time I visit. The Masaman curry is a must and everything else has been delicious too.

I got the crab fried rice with broccoli, spice level two. It was perfect. I like how they put the lump of crab right on top so you can see it all before mixing it in. The service here was very friendly, they treated me like an esteemed guest even though I was just taking it to go. Will def be back!

I've been here twice and have enjoyed both times! The staff are lovely and remembered me when we came back a few weeks after the first time. Food wise I'd say it's solid Thai food. I love yellow curry and there's was pretty good. The potato was something I'd never had before. I didn't really like the Pad Thai because it was too sweet. The Crispy orange chicken was delish in a way that I know was unhealthy but who cares :) The crab wontons were also quite good.

This is it, folks! Ray's is THE spot for the most delicious Pad Thai I've had in years. YEARS! Pad Thai is my favorite food, and I was saddened that my previously reliable spots were going downhill. However, Ray's is the shining example of what Pad Thai should be! Perfectly balanced, tamarind-forward yum flavor, crisp, fresh bean sprouts, and I believe it even has preserved radish! I also tried the Zen Yai Kua Gai which was absolutely delicious. I've had take out from Ray's twice now, and I'm so impressed by the flavors here, and their dedication to quality ingredients. Veggies are always fresh and crisp, and portions are very generous. I'll be back regularly, and my husband and I are so excited to eat our way through their delicious menu!

Fantastic neighborhood Thai restaurant. I came here on a whim and was very pleased with the food and my experience! I ordered the green curry and the pad see ew, both tasted great! Very flavorful and came out piping hot. The service was also exceptional. I would come here again.

Ordered online for pickup and the food was actually pretty good, flavorful and well-packaged. Only downside was the wait. We showed up right at our scheduled pickup time but the food wasn't ready. Even after grabbing a drink next door and coming back, we still had to wait. It seems like they're still working out some kinks with the timing and logistics. That said, the quality of the food made up for it, and I'd definitely come back to give them another shot, maybe eating in next time. Hoping next time the process is a little smoother! Recommend their crispy garlic chicken!

The noodles are hand made and everything was perfect! Our party ordered almost every appetizer on the menu and everyone was happy, down to the green beans. Love it!

Second time for our family! Super good again! Thank you for quick service, reasonable prices and above all - delicious food. Nice addition to Greenwood. We have tried Pad Thai, green curry, prik khing rice and the noodles. The green bean appetizer is sooo good.

Our delivery was ready quickly. And the food was super tasty! My kiddo has celiac and they made sure her noodle dish was made gluten free.

Green beans are delish stir fried and nice seasoning. Gyoza tasty with just a bit of crispness.

We came again just a few days later because my in-laws are in town visiting, and it was just as good a second time. This time I remembered to snap a photo of the crispy garlic chicken (after eating a bit of it - the portion is quite large!), and we also ordered some pad thai! Loved it. Everything was so delicious, and the staff were once again friendly and welcoming today.

Back a second time. Prawns were crispy and tasted great! Much busier this time and yet we were sat quickly and there was minimal wait for food. The Pad See Ew was tasty. The noodles were delicious. Sometimes when I venture off the curry menu at a Thai restaurant I'm disappointed but not here! This dish was great. This is a fun neighborhood gem, I hope it doesn't blow up and become impossible for get a seat at.

the food was delicious and affordable. we got the green bean appetizer, crab Rangoon, pad Thai and pad see ew

Some of the best pad kee mao I've had in a while. Great casual atmosphere and service.

Top tier Thai food. So happy to have this spot close to home in Greenwood. Rays curry noodles are my favorite dish so far, but everything we've ordered has been excellent. We will be frequenting this spot for sure

A welcome addition to the neighborhood! We want more pictures of Ray (the owners cat)! Otherwise, it was a really great dinner. The curry noodles and prik khing noodles were both very flavorful. Everything was fresh, hot, delicious and quick, what more could you ask for? The service was great too. Next time I go, I'll probably ask for a 4/5 spice rather than 3/5 to get a bit more heat.

Super friendly staff, amazing food. Small space and food does take awhile, but it's worth the wait!

It's in our neighborhood and the quality of food is great. It used to be The Satay Bar and then the owner retired. Glad to see that a similar restaurant took over, my family and I would recommend.

DO NOT GO HERE. After waiting for over an hour and being lied to multiple times that the food was almost ready we left after they finally admitted they hadn't even started making it.

The flavors are amazing. I recommend it all. The fried rice, pad see nao, pork belly dippers and green beans.

Delicious pad Thai and crispy garlic chicken. Prices are Seattle high but portions are huge! Def coming back

What a lovely new addition to the Greenwood neighborhood! The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious, and we had plenty of leftovers to keep us happy - I got the pad mama, yum!! The playlist fit the vibe and created a great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming here more in the future! Highly recommend anybody try out this new spot and support this local business.

So so good! I haven't dined in yet but have picked up takeout twice and food has been hot and delish. The crispy garlic tofu was a personal favorite

This was our first meal after flying into Seattle from LA, and it did NOT disappoint! Flavorful food made fresh and ready within a reasonable time. Excellent, friendly service--drink menu also features pictures of the owners' cats!! Would definitely recommend if you're in the Greenwood area and in the mood for Thai food!

Fantastic hidden gem in Greenwood. My partner and I come here often! It has a cozy, unstuffy atmosphere. The portions are quite large for the price. The service isn't the fastest, but everyone is super friendly. When we go out, we're usually looking to chill, so delicious food over speed is usually the goal. We've tried the crispy garlic chicken, crab wontons, panang curry, khao soi curry, orange chicken, golden noodle, and more things that I can't remember off the top of my head. They never disappoint! I'm going to work my way through the entire menu :)

This was some of the best Thai food I've had in a long time! We had the Pad Thai and Pad See Ew, the portion sizes were huge and the food was piping hot. We'll be back!

Delicious food, with great service. Just opened up, Owners are really friendly and welcoming. Tried the pad Thai and the stir fry eggplant. Both delicious, would recommend.

Enjoyed our dinner tonight! Zen Yai Kua Gai noodles and Panang Curry. It's a simple place and the owner is nice.

We had the sample platter and it was really good. Great coconut shrimp and potstickers with a tasty crab wonton. And two good sauces. Nice to have them in the neighborhood.