Araya's Place Vegan Thai Bellevue

I have been to Aarya's place probably twice now and ordered takeaway quite frequently. I really love the wide selection on the menu, and they have a lunch special which is really great value. I really love the pineapple curry, and the tofu cream cheese crispy rolls, tom yum soup and mango salad.

If you're looking for authentic Thai food, Araya's Place in Bellevue might not hit the mark. I was surprised by the high ratings. It's likely that many reviewers haven't experienced traditional Thai flavors, and that's completely understandable. That said, as someone who has, I found the dishes here lacking in authenticity and depth. I appreciate the vegan concept, but I left feeling quite disappointed.
The service was fine, polite but unmemorable, and the atmosphere was also just okay. Clean and casual, but nothing that stood out. Overall, it was a bit of a letdown given the high ratings.

Delicious!!!

Great food, fair prices, and generous portions!

Really wide selection of food, taste is great, multi-layered and with interesting textures. Service was very nice, highly recommend if you’re in Bellevue

I ordered pot stickers and tom kha soup. The tomatoes in the soup had gone bad and as soon as I took a bite, I could taste the spoiled rotten tomatoes. When asked for a refund, they said NOand they would just take it as a ‘feedback’

Noodles, curries and starters are great!

It’s a pretty small and crowded space with lots of artificial plants hanging from the ceiling. It resonates an overall outdated feeling. Their menu is quite extensive and their service is fast, but the taste of the food is just okay. The best I had there were the veggie cakes. The pad see iew and Kaeng ka ri both were bland and too sweet and needed extra hot sauce to make them tasty. At a price of $20 for the curry rice is not included. The Thai ice tea with coconut milk was missing the nice strong smokey flavor and was just mostly sweet.

Araya’s Place in Bellevue, WA, is a delightful Thai restaurant that offers a wonderful array of vegan options. The atmosphere is open and inviting, making it a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. The menu features an impressive selection of authentic Thai dishes, all made with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. I particularly enjoyed the Pad Thai and the Curries. Be sure to look for their lunch special which is a huge amount of food for a good price. (It's meant to replace their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet that is no longer) The staff is friendly and attentive, enhancing the overall dining experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Thai cuisine or trying it for the first time, Araya’s Place is a must-visit! Updated from previous review on 2025-02-20

Food: The food was quite ok. Staff: The staff could be friendlier. Location: Cozy to sit inside but cold.

Amazing food. We tried
pineapple fried rice, 5/5
Veggie tempura, 5/5
Tofu Satay, 5/5
Basil fried rice, 5/5
Drunken mushroom 5/5
Pad Thai 3/5 (I’m not a big fan of Pad Thai in general, though)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tofu Satay, Noodles, Peanut Sauce, Basil Fried Rice

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.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Spring Roll

This spot is perfect for anyone who loves Thai food and follows a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. The flavors are vibrant, with just the right level of spice, and they even offer vegan meat options, which is a nice touch. I especially enjoyed the Tom Yum soup—it was delicious and packed with flavor. The crispy spring rolls and veggie tempura were tasty too, though a tad on the oily side. Overall, it’s a great place for plant-based Thai food that doesn’t skimp on flavor!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Thai Food

The place has a lovely ambience and great service. The portion sizes are generous, and the food definitely justifies the prices. We had the Hot and Sour Soup, Tum Yum Fried Rice, Drunken Mushroom Noodles, and Panang Curry—all flavorful and well-prepared. If you’re not used to spicy food, I recommend spice levels 1-3; for spice lovers, level 4 is a good kick, but level 5 is seriously hot, even for regular spice eaters.

While the ambience is nice, it may not be ideal for a first date, though that could just be personal preference. Their drink menu is also unique and worth trying. Overall, this place has definitely earned a spot on my list of top Thai restaurants!

Vegetarian options: They have a variety of options to replace meat with either plat based meat, tofu, etc

Dietary restrictions: They have GF, Veg, Mushrooms, defined clearly in their menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Fried, Thai Food, Phad Thai

The food is delicious. The place is very busy in the evenings. There is no dedicated parking. However, there is a paid lot next door. Wait times can be long during the weekend and the staff is rushed off their feet.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Fried, Thai Food, Noodles