Araya's Vegetarian Place

8101½ Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States

Araya's Vegetarian Place
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Relaxed restaurant serving vegan versions of Thai favorites, including various gluten-free options.

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Diner Review №1

I am not vegan, but enjoy almost everything on the menu. Great reminder of a place to not always have to indulge in meat. They have fresh ingredients and a nice variety to select from, along with nice and recommendation forward staff. Great spot for dine in or take away. Parking lot is small as it is shared with other businesses.

Diner Review №2

The bathroom is like therapy for the price of dinner!

The food and staff is awesome too!

Diner Review №3

This is my favorite place to eat in all of LA. All of their dishes are soooo delicious. Even if you’re not a vegetarian I would recommend this.

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Diner Review №5

The drunken mushroom is incredible!

Diner Review №6

Veey friendly staff,cozy, family run vibes and good food; what more could you ask for?

Diner Review №7

An amazing Thai Vegan Cuisine 😋

Diner Review №8

Wonderful vegetarian restaurant and I went there with my friend for the first time while I was in the area. Very delicious and fresh food. Highly recommend and I’ll be back. I loved the peanut sauce, especially

Diner Review №9

The food was good, but the service was terrible. The waitress was very impatient, and annoyed whenever we asked for something (e.g. extra bowl).

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Diner Review №11

Delicious food and very nice service

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Diner Review №13

My place of business just moved to the neighborhood and I’ve frequented this spot often enough to say… WOW! I’m not vegan but I know Thai food very well and this is AMAZING food. I’m convinced that I could be 100% vegan if this were my diet. Shiree, the hostess that always greets me is so amazing, personable and sweet! It’s a family-centric spot that makes you feel right at home and has fantastic food. I’d recommend to anyone!

Diner Review №14

staff was friendly, atmosphere is cute, and my potstickers were bomb 🙌 and i’m usually picky with them. but it was $10 for an appetizer which is a little expensive for 6 potstickers.

Diner Review №15

Love this place so much! Amazingly fresh vegan Thai food! A great lunch special that’s the best deal in town — soup, salad, spring roll, and entree for $12.99! My favorite Thai in LA.

Diner Review №16

Super good!!!

Diner Review №17

Delicious food, friendly service. (And it's great to have a solid vegan Thai option!)

Diner Review №18

I'm not sure what to add to the myriad of stellar reviews. These guys know how to cook. The flavors of the soups and curry are vivid and exciting. The kinds of flavor that compel one to keep the party in one's mouth going, despite being completely full. And the owner could not be more lovely. Vegan or not, if you crave Thai food, this restaurant needs to be a frequent stop on your culinary journey. Can't recommend enough.

Diner Review №19

The staff at Arayas’s place is always amazing ! Everyone is always so friendly and sweet, and the food is consistently delicious. The veggie cakes and curries are a favorite!

Diner Review №20

Really wonderful Vegan Thai that will satisfy even your meat eaters. Food was fresh, quick, perfectly spicy. The owner is so nice too. The ambiance has lovely touches and makes for a great experience.

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Diner Review №22

Food was amazing, portions are big and tasty, staff is really cool

Diner Review №23

Incredible Vegan Food! Must Must Must Try

I recently ate at this restaurant and the food was out of this world! Every dish was packed with flavor, super fresh, and really creative. The staff were friendly and helpful, making great suggestions that hit the mark. Whether you're vegan or just love great food, this place is a must-visit. Can’t wait to go back and try more!

Must Try:
Yellow Cury with Roti
Avacado Curry
Pad Thy

Diner Review №24

The food is amazing and the owner is a joy to talk to

Diner Review №25

Wow. What an amazing experience we had at Araya's Place - Thai Vegan Restaurant. The best Vegan food ever I had. Tasty, healthy and very clean. The Host was so gracious and the food came quickly. I would highly recommend it . I came with two teenagers that were so happy and recommend it as well.
And so much on the menu is Gluten Free that was amazing !!!
If you keep Kosher like we do, it is an excellent option, although they don't (yet) have Hashgacha.

Diner Review №26

Wonderful hidden gem! The food is delicious and made with love! Highly recommend

Diner Review №27

Great GF options for my friend. Went here this evening and had the pineapple curry & fresh rolls. Loved it! We had enough for lunch tomorrow. Portions are very generous and the service was great. Super cute inside. Highly recommend!!

Diner Review №28

The best food and service! I’m not vegan but the flavors keep me coming back. I’m a big fan of the Pad See Iew, vegetarian spring rolls and the fresh rolls. The employees are the sweetest people, too!

Diner Review №29

Had an excellent lunch special. Customer service was amazing, food was delicious and good quantity for the price as well. Would highly recommend

Diner Review №30

Best Thai food ever!

Diner Review №31

Good food, quick service!

Diner Review №32

SO GOOD!!! I accidentally got this restaurant confused with a similar one down the street (not nearly as good), and hadn’t returned in a while. BIG MISTAKE. I don’t believe I had actually tried this place before. I will be back OFTEN. So glad to have this incredible gem in my neighborhood! Food is amazing and so is the service.

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Diner Review №34

Our go to Thai joint- always love the curries and the spicy noodles.

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Diner Review №36

personale gentilissimo! Nonostante avessi ordinato d’asporto mi hanno offerto un bicchiere d’acqua e hanno lasciato che mi sedessi su una sedia per non farmi aspettare in piedi. Piatto abbondantissimo e molto buono! (unica pecca,non so se è stato un errore o meno, avevo chiesto di mettere solo seitan,ma hanno aggiunto anche il tofu). Consigliato!

Diner Review №37

That avocado curry was everything

Diner Review №38

By far the best mushroom soup we have ever tasted 🙏❤️🍄‍🟫🍲

Diner Review №39

Hands down one of the best thai spots. Regardless of veggie or not.

The fresh rolls, pot stickers are SO good.

Pad thai and spicy noodles are some of the best noodles I’ve had.

The sauces are all homemade here and you can tell.

Cheri is the owner and she’s a delight! And Grace is a server here and a love. Service and food are top notch. 👍🏽👍🏽

Diner Review №40

Best vegan food in town! Highly recommend the avocado curry!

Diner Review №41

Honestly not the same after Covid 😞a whole different set of people working here. Food is still fine, good for vegan Thai—just not the same level of warmth and love in the dishes and the service for sure.

Diner Review №42

Dined in- i tried their location in Seattle and the location here in LA is just as great. I love everything I’ve tried on their menu, def coming here more and bringing friends!!

Diner Review №43

The best and cleanest Thai in Los Angeles. Try the Mango Sticky Rice! The ambience is authentic and amazing!

Diner Review №44

Omg amazing and owned by a woman

Diner Review №45

Cozy and warm ambiance and delicious authentic cuisine.

Diner Review №46

Delicious food in a cozy atmosphere.

Diner Review №47

Excellent food! Perfect if you're gluten-free and vegan. Staff is very personable, especially Grace; made the dining experience very enjoyable!

Diner Review №48

The food was not bad, but the pineapple fried rice was too spicy and the tofu was not so tasty. The mango in the salad was not ripe and sweet enough, but I love Thai vegan, so I enjoyed. Sorry for the 1 star less, I will give a try next time again.

Diner Review №49

This place is always closed randomly! So inconvenient and waste of time

Diner Review №50

Love this place!!! Amazing Vegan food 🥘 🍱 🍲
Server Grace was amazing, made our time there magical

Diner Review №51

The food is delicious but the hours are not consistent so it’s always a miss if they are open or not. Made the far drive from Downey after looking at their website for hours just to find out upon arrival that it was closed.

Diner Review №52

La comida estuvo riquísima, de gran sabor y calidad. Realmente auténtica, por un momento me transportó a Thailand.
La atención también es genial.

Diner Review №53

Best damn food in LA!

Diner Review №54

Food was fantastic, it was quiet and parking was a breeze. Putting this on my favorites list!

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Diner Review №57

If you are looking for Vegan Thai cuisine near Beverly hills, or surrounding areas like Griffith Park etc.. you should definitely go for it. Although, please be aware that the complex in which the restaurant is situated has limited parking. But, you can park just couple of blocks away. I tired the ginger tea and spicy noodles. It was delicious and filling.

Diner Review №58

Quite late in writing this review but finally got around to it and had to write this review as we had a wonderful experience eating Thai vegan food.

We visited here in June 2023 when we were driving the Pacific Coast Highway from San Fran to San Diego and stayed in LA for couple nights. We were excited to try a Thai vegan place because we are vegetarians most other Thai restaurants use commercially prepared sauces that have seafood/fish/shrimp & MSG in their sauces

Food - We ordered spring rolls, papaya salad, a Panang curry dish and one pad Thai noodle dish. Overall all items were good and well balanced in terms of flavor. Mango salad and spring rolls were very good. Great thing was as vegetarians we could eat freely without wondering if anything had meat/seafood in it

Service - we were the only ones dining in on that weekday evening though they had folks who were picking up take-out orders. The server Kwan was friendly and chatty.

Ambiance - regular mom/pop place so don't expect anything in terms of ambiance. It is a small clean place with a few tables; one strange thing was to go to the restroom, you went thru the kitchen !

If you are in the area go eat here but I wouldn't recommend driving specially to eat here except if you don't have any other vegan/vegetarian Thai places near you

Diner Review №59

My favorite vegan place! Amazing food and amazing friendly service!

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Diner Review №61

We were very lucky to meet Araya in person. Friendly and cozy place. We loved the food, we ordered two different dishes, each dish was uniquely flavored and delicious.
Thank you Araya!! ❤️❤️

Diner Review №62

Excellent service and food. The food was fresh and delicious.

Diner Review №63

Amazingly delicious vegan Thai. The best vegan thai I’ve ever had actually , with an extensive menu and very friendly staff serving you! Fresh veggie heavy dishes with option to add soft or fried tofu , vegan chicken or jackfruit. The Tofu Satay and Pumpkin curry are so gooood! Hopefully I can try more of the menu - that is, if I ever stop ordering those two dishes ! (Btw they’re kid friendly too )

Diner Review №64

Diner Review №65

Best Thai Food Ever ( and I am a carnivore)! I had lunch here today with friends and the food , was all so delicious, I didn’t miss having animal proteins added to any of the dishes. I never knew that Thai Vegan food could taste so amazingly delicious. It’s my new favorite Thai restaurant!!!!!!

It was an incredible food experience and the service and atmosphere was amazing-

Thank you for opening my eyes and introducing me a healthier style of Thai food and living!
Zahava

Diner Review №66

It's good cafe, but steak 🥩 or burgers with marble beef is better for me. Dine in here a few times.

Diner Review №67

So good!

Diner Review №68

We had ordered for pineapple fried rice and even after confirming the order we got pineapple curry instead. Since ours was last takeaway order, we couldn't even go back and return and ended up being hungry!! Such a carelessness..

Wow! This restaurant should recieve an award in taking and giving back wrong orders!!!
This is the second time consecutively that I received a wrong order. Ridiculous 😡

Diner Review №69

Best vegan Thai food we have ever tried hands down. If you are in LA you need to come here!

Diner Review №70

Visited this multiple times in Seattle and it was a fantastic place especially if you’re gluten free. However this place is nothing like the branches in Seattle, this one doesn’t really cater for gluten free, if you ask for gluten free they use the same sauce in all the dishes - was really disappointed with this brand.

Diner Review №71

Delicious food, inexpensive, and good service. I can’t recommend highly enough, hope to be back soon.

Diner Review №72

One of the best vegan Thai places ever. Good service. Good food. Good options of menu. Good options to customize. And an amazing host. What else can one ask for.
Tried their avocado curry which was so unique and so good.
Must visit.

Diner Review №73

Diner Review №74

Let me start out by saying how happy I am to have stumbled upon the lovely Araya's Place on a free 'self-care, me-day' type of afternoon!

I had just finished getting a facial and was looking for something healthy I could grab for lunch nearby, and decided to give Araya's Place a try since I noticed that it was a vegan spot!

Now, I'm not personally vegan, although I try to eat healthier and more plant-based, and have a lot of experience with vegan food, as several family members of mine are vegan!
So, let me just start out by describing the food as most DEFINITELY hitting the spot!
But let's back track a little bit first!

When I entered, it's a very small space but with plenty of tables and seating available.
The lady inside was very attentive and sweet and had me seated and my order taken in no time at all!

There was a great lunch special for around $12 that they have during the afternoon all week, and includes a spring roll, salad, rice, soup, and entree of your choice.
My soup was piping hot and out in no time at all after ordering!! It was soothing, light, and very delicious with a good amount of spice and chunks of mushroom and some other healthy protein inside it.

The rest of the lunch special was similarly tasty and out really quickly! It was beautifully and very aesthetically presented on the plate as well (check the photo for reference).
Perfect crunch to the spring roll, well cooked rice, and a light salad with some dressing on the side.
For my entree I had some green tofu curry that similarly to the soup had a good amount of heat without being overpowering and was deliciously creamy and soothing. The tofu on other bits of carrot and zucchini provided a great crunch and texture to the curry.

This is a bit of a hole-in-the-wall type of place that can be easy to overlook, situated right next to a Supercuts.
I'd advise you to not miss out on it though, whether you're vegan or not, and give it a try!
I had a great lunch here and I highly recommend!

Diner Review №75

A Mixed Experience at This Cozy Thai Spot

I recently tried out this Thai restaurant in Hollywood for a takeout order via DoorDash. The restaurant itself is quite small, but it has a charming atmosphere.

As someone who isn't strictly vegan but leans towards a more vegetable-focused diet, I was excited to explore their menu. We ordered a variety of dishes, including veggie cakes, papaya salad, Tom ka soup, and pumpkin curry.

Let's start with the highlights. The pumpkin curry was absolutely delightful – rich, flavorful, and a real winner. The Tom ka soup also impressed me with its deliciously balanced spiciness at level 4.

However, not everything hit the mark for me. The papaya salad left me a bit disappointed. The papaya lacked the thickness and flavor I expected, and it fell short of my expectations. As for the veggie cakes, they were decent but didn't quite stand out.

In summary, this Thai restaurant offers a cozy ambiance and some standout dishes, particularly the pumpkin curry and Tom ka soup. However, there is room for improvement in some of their other offerings like the papaya salad and veggie cakes. If you're a fan of Thai cuisine, it's worth giving them a try, but be selective with your choices.

Diner Review №76

Amazing foood!!!

Diner Review №77

My server was amazing!! Food also superb! And ambiance, music, and parking are also excellent!

Diner Review №78

Pleasant peaceful comfortable

Diner Review №79

We have ordered take out multiple times from Araya's, directly from their website and not through another service.

Our usual dinner order for 3 to 4 adults:
1 pad see ew (thick noodles)
1 pad Thai (thinner noodles with peanuts)
1 curry (green, yellow, or Penang)
1 or 2 sides of white rice
Sometimes: a veggie entree or papaya salad

This is always plenty of food and enough leftovers for at least another meal for 1 to 2 people.

Parking is a tad tight in the lot, with slim spaces. If possible, drive the smallest car possible.

The restaurant has tables inside for table service. Friendly and very polite staff.

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Diner Review №81

Delicious food! Prices are quite reasonable for the quality, particularly recommend the asparagus dish for some wonderful mushrooms and sauce. Lovely flavoring that is customizable to any spice capacity, ranging from totally mild to super hot. A wonderful vegan choice!

Diner Review №82

i love this place with every cell of my body. i come here at least once a months, my friends and i always brag everyone to try it out and then all love it.
my personal favorite is the avocado curry, drunken mushroom, red and green curry and the potato curry. I LOVE THE COCONUT THAI TEA.

Diner Review №83

We loved the Thai place here. We came for dinner
Pad Thai - awesome
Green curry - great
Papaya salad - great
Pad sew noodle - great
Tom yum soup - awesome

Diner Review №84

So so so so sooooooo delicious

Diner Review №85

My daughter and I went on a trip to LA and were looking for vegan food. We picked up Araya's after a long day at Universal. We had a couple entries and an appetizer. It was delicious! The portion sizes were very generous, and overall it was a treat. Thank you, Araya, for the wonderful food.

Diner Review №86

Delicious food and helpful/ friendly staff!

Diner Review №87

One of the best vegan places I’ve been. And I travel a lot. I’ve been in so many vegan around the world. But this one it’s so good. Everyone so friendly. All the dishes was well served and the taste was so nice. I really recommend this place

Diner Review №88

Best Thai food! Delicious food, huge portions, and affordable prices! Also the owner and staff are so personable!

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Diner Review №90

Quality food and fast, very friendly service. I would be here weekly if I lived here!

Diner Review №91

Diner Review №92

How am I supposed to eat this? Probably with my fingers because you’re not able to read the description. Where’s my utensils, napkins?

Diner Review №93

Found this place while on vacation in LA. Loved the food and ended up ordering way too much but my family of 4 ate as much as we could.

Diner Review №94

bad service

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Diner Review №96

Cheri and her staff are the best, The food is delicious , fresh, and authentic.. Great service friendly staff.. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable

Diner Review №97

Literally my favorite vegan restaurant in LA. I’ve been to Thailand and the pad Thai here is authentic and delicious

Diner Review №98

Kindest service. Excellent food even for those who are not vegetarian. This is my favorite new neighborhood spot ❤️

Diner Review №99

So so so delicious! One of the best Vegan spots in LA - PERIOD. The staff is welcoming and friendly, the restaurant has cozy vibes. Perfection!

Diner Review №100

Yummy vegan Thai food.
Attentive, nice staff.
Great selection of spicy side sauces if the people you're with want to share food, but don't tolerate the same heat level.
Only downsides: Curry and veggie main dishes don't come with rice, so you do have to pay for that separately. Small indoor area.

Diner Review №101

Delicious food and very helpful stuff. I love this place!

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Diner Review №103

Immensely delicious food and really nice hospitality. The server was really kind and recommended some good options from their vast variety menu. Got the food quickly and it tasted great! I had fresh rolls appetizer and Spicy noodles.

Diner Review №104

Don't order for delivery, they won't send utensils even if you ask

Diner Review №105

Great food, very reasonable lunch specials and water with no ice - love it. The Tom Yum soup in the lunch special is excellent. So is the salad and the spring roll. No weird smells from seafood or other meats. Good solid veggies and food. Prices are about the same as the others. You can order your dish with a custom spice level. Place is just okay in a strip mall but overall a great find for a vegan Thai restaurant.

Diner Review №106

Diner Review №107

Excellent tasty food, perfect friendly service. Very highly recommended!

Diner Review №108

Best Thai food in Los Angeles. This is my favorite vegan Thai place I have ever tried. I consider myself a foodie and everything is exquisite. All the food is extremely fresh and expertly prepared with love! Very friendly staff in a superb atmosphere!

Diner Review №109

Our favourite vegan restaurant in LA hands down. Family run business who truly cares about serving you delicious authentic cuisine with warm and welcoming personalities. And so reasonably priced!

Diner Review №110

delicious and clean...

Diner Review №111

The best Thai food I’ve ever had……………

Diner Review №112

First time here, I’m not vegan, and couldn’t tell the difference, the food was delicious, full of flavor. Easy parking, large menu, very clean, highly recommend. Even had Thai tea with almond milk, that was a first and it was still delicious.

Diner Review №113

Best vegan noodles i have ever taste, ando also the jasmine tea, Love it!
Un extasis de sabores, me encanto!

Diner Review №114

My favorite Thai restaurant in LA! The portions are also HUGE and the prices are great!

Diner Review №115

Amazing vegan Thai food. Great flavors, plenty of options and choices, affordable dishes and the friendliest staff/owner I've ever met. I have brought so many new friends here to try the food and each time we leave with our bellies full and smiles on our faces. The food is simply delicious!

Diner Review №116

I ordered delivery from here, and I have honestly never received food this bad from anywhere. The dish I got was supposed to be asparagus and mushrooms in a black bean sauce, and what I got is a few strips of asparagus floating in what can only be described as slime. The consistency was so thick that the entire container of food jiggled. I also ordered Tofu Satay and they were completely cold and clearly not prepared fresh. The skewers were so cold to the touch that they must've been taken out of the fridge and put into a container.

I don't know if I caught them on a bad day, or if the quality is much higher in person, but this was truly horrible.

Diner Review №117

Delicious Thai food with a large menu to choose from. I got the panang curry and drunken mushroom dishes and enjoyed both. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. They lean on the healthier side which I love. Their seitan is homemade gluten free with oats. I definitely recommend visiting.

Diner Review №118

Vegan and TONS of gluten-free dishes and options to convert to gluten-free. Beautiful, simple and clean decor. Really friendly staff. Love this place!

Diner Review №119

Delicious

Diner Review №120

Best Thai food in the world! U honestly forget it’s even vegan! Thai food is usually really bad on my stomach because it’s so oily but this vegan thai is so clean and tasty! And the waitress Grace is amazing! She knows every-ting on the menu and gives the best advice on what to pick! She’s so sweet and knowledgeable about her vegan thai food! Definitely would recommend

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Diner Review №123

Not have had much experience with vegan cuisine, i must say, it was some of the tastiest food ive ever eaten! From the special blend of tea, to the thai entrees with the wonderful peanut sauce, to the mango and sweet sticky rice! Fresh clean flavors that danced on your palate! Masterfully selected by our wonderful waitress, Grace! If youre looking to treat yourself tastebuds to an amazing dining experience, i highly recommend Arayas! Ask for Grace!

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Diner Review №125

Seems like the place has gone downhill flavor wise. But the service was still awesome for takeout (I'm sure it's great dine in service as well)

Diner Review №126

Maybe we caught them on an off night, but we did not enjoy our food. We ordered the Pad See Ew and the Spicy Noodles.

The food was made quickly, which is a pro, but seemingly at the expense of all flavor.

The Pad See Ew did not taste remotely like any other Pad See Ew dish we've ever had. It was dry and had none of the recognizable flavor of traditional Pad See Ew. It tasted like someone just flash fried it in plain soy sauce.

The Spicy Noodle dish was even more disappointing. It tasted no different than the Pad See Ew and also had zero spice at all. There's "Spicy" in the dish title but no chili or any spice could be found at all.

We picked at our food and finally gave up.

All in, the food was really disappointing and we will not be ordering here again.

Diner Review №127

As a strict vegan I seek out restaurants that I can trust that are fully vegan themselves, as not to risk any animal protein crossing. Luckily in LA we have a plethora of options but some of those stand out and some of those don't. One of my favorites is the family owned Araya's Place. The food is always very clean tasting without compromising flavor. If you haven't already, give this gem a try. It will soon become in your weekly rotation. It has for me!

Diner Review №128

I just had the pleasure of having lunch here today and wow was I presently surprised. Let me start off with the owner she is a very sweet hard working momma that is so very genuine and kind, there is a real passion and love here for what she dose and with the food she serves to her customers. We came last min for her lunch special but she was so sweet and accommodating. The food was beyond delicious 😋 I didn't get a chance to tell her but the egg rolls were honestly the best I've ever had in my 32 years of life even my non vegan partner cleaned his plate and spoke very highly of his meal, you can taste that the food was was made with love. It's so hard to find a good place to eat now and days and I'm so happy to have found this vegetarian restaurant its clean comfortable and wonderfully priced the food is amazing 👏 and I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu. Thank you for a perfect dining experience today.

Diner Review №129

Diner Review №130

Vegetarian Thai food. Surprisingly good even for non-vegetarians. That mango panang curry though.. I am definitely coming back here

Diner Review №131

Araya's is awesome! I'm especially partial to their avocado curry, but there are many other wondrous items on their imaginative menu. Nice folk, fine food, five stars!

Diner Review №132

Good veg and vegan choice

Diner Review №133

The best

Diner Review №134

We ordered panang curry, spicy noodle and salad for delivery. The portions were very generous and the food was very flavorful and delicious. Very reasonably priced too. Usually not the case for some of the places in the area. Very pleased and will definitely will be ordering again.

Diner Review №135

Thai classic done in vegan style. When you what something that is like any of your favorite dishes without a lot of artificial plant protein substitutes the veggie forward elements of this menu are nice. The avocado curry is the crowd pleaser.

Diner Review №136

Very good food and good service!!!

Diner Review №137

Food quality both tasty and quantity with clean environment plus very friendly owner, everything here is 5stars! I am not a vegetarian but this place make me almost in that direction. It's small places but strongly recommend for anyone Thai food lover. I got Tom yun spicy soup added noodle and my husband got avocado curry. Both were the best Thai food I ve ever had! I feel like I can eat here every day. Lol

Diner Review №138

This is a hidden gem of a Thai restaurant, and you don't have to be a vegetarian or vegan to love it. I drove by this place for years and finally came here on the recommendation from my dentist.

The owner is all about quality control and making sure her diners are happy. Huge and diverse menu. Not a vegan and have been here 4x so far.

Avocado curry is a must, the soft avocado melts into the broth perfectly, with veggies and seitan.

Great portion sizes too.

Parking is tight, but that's not their fault!

Diner Review №139

A great yummy place! Lots of options for GF and Vegan! Great service, loved it and gonna come back for sure!

Diner Review №140

One of my fav Thai restaurants in LA! Their mango salad and pad Thai are to die for! And when I want something different, I add in either tom yum soup or tom yum friend rice! Must have! The owner is also incredible nice and friendly! She will go out of the way to make sure the food is top notch every time. High recommend this amazing place! Plus you never know who you might see there :)

Diner Review №141

Amazing amazing amazing!!
Highest quality food, and I’ve been th many Thai places.
Spicy noodles, stir fry are wonderful.

Diner Review №142

It was my first time eating here, I love the atmosphere and food, but most of all the customer service. Grace was so kind, funny, and gave us amazing choices as our first time. I will definitely be coming back.

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Diner Review №144

We were in the area and I’m so glad we chose this place. We ordered the veggie spring rolls, Brussel sprouts, spicy noodle and the Kaeng Ka-Ri. Everything was fresh and delicious! Very cozy small place and amazing staff. I highly recommend 💚

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Diner Review №146

I’ve been here many times and love it. Some of my favorites are the tom yum soup (order spicy) and any curry. their fried tofu that they serve on noodle dishes is the best around. you can’t go wrong and should definitely try!

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Diner Review №149

This is a moderate sized restaurant that is really well decorated to make it feel warm and cozy. The food is really good. This is a vegetarian's paradise that will be appreciated by anyone who enjoys great food. The staff and owner are the best you can get anywhere. They really want to make sure that you enjoy the food and the experience at Arya's vegetarian place.

Diner Review №150

Super delicious food. Someone said had no flavor??? Not the case for me. Got the Pad See Ew and it hit the spot for a good Thai noodle lunch. Don’t live locally but would come back again if in the area and try something else.

Diner Review №151

I really wanted to love this place, so I am a bit disheartened to leave this review. Especially since it is such a small business and they seem to put a lot of care into their food.

However, there was really very little flavor to the curry I ordered. It was not spicy at all and just tasted extremely bland. No real nuance to the flavor at all and if anything was a bit watery.

The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming to me. And the presentation of the food did make everything look amazing!

If you are not a very adventurous eater, you might enjoy the comfort of the very mild tasting food here. But for me, I prefer heavier spices and flavors in my food.

Diner Review №152

Diner Review №153

Delicious soup with fresh vegetables and tofu. Yummy!

Diner Review №154

Araya's LA location is the best "Vegan" Thai food in town!!! Cherie is a bubble of energy and greets everyone as a guest in her home. The food is authentic and healthy.
Araya's offers a great, affordable "online" family meal deal! Simply order, pay online and pick it up! Check it out, you'll thank me later!

Diner Review №155

Excellent vegan food! Consistently delicious

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I love love love this place the DRUNKEN MUSHROOM the best dish ever
Customer service is on point, very nice lady.

Diner Review №158

Delicious Vegan food

Diner Review №159

Amazing! Thank you for accommodating my family. We are definitely coming back! Food was delicious

Diner Review №160

Diner Review №161

Excellent Thai food. It tastes quite similar to "regular" non vegetarian thai food. The portions were generous. We got pad Thai, pad see ew, green curry and spring rolls. We enjoyed everything, but especially the spring rolls. So crispy even an hour after frying! Great flavor. We will definitely be back.

Diner Review №162

Araya’s is my FAVORITE and the BEST THAI food restaurant ! Don’t forget to save room for the mango w/sticky rice ! Yummm! 😋🍽💓💓💓

Diner Review №163

The best vegan Thai food- try the lunch specials so yummy! My favorite is the vegan basil chicken 🙂

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Amazing customer service, beautiful store, and the freshest and tastiest pad see-ew!

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Diner Review №167

My absolute favorite thai place in all of Los Angeles. Their food is always amazing and I recommend the red curry and pad thai with fried tofu. Also as a vegetarian love that they are vegetarian too!

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That green curry is so good I might request it as my last meal

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Underwhelmed. We have loved visiting the Seattle locations for years. Always have appreciated the food. And the service has always been warm. We got takeout, and the sales person was short and unhelpful and acted like they were annoyed to receive our business. The food was uninspired, regretted both dishes that we chose: veggie fried rice, and KraPow.

Diner Review №174

The best Pad Thai I've ever had, vegan or otherwise. It is a privilege to be able to eat this food. When I was in the area more, I would eat their Pad Thai at least once a week. My only complaint is that Araya's is far from my house so I can't come as often. 5/5. Eat here if you have the chance.

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Diner Review №177

Ordered Postmates from here, I got the sweet and sour chicken and it was good. They gave us big portions as well. I would love to revisit once covid-19 is under control.

Diner Review №178

Delicious, suuuper tasty, fresh!!! Just careful cause it’s very spicyyy! But, love it!

Diner Review №179

I eat at at least every Thai place around me when I move to a new area, and Araya’s place is tops. I ordered delivery a lot, and didn’t even know it was vegetarian! I just love tofu and Thai food so I figured that was normal. One thing they do better than any Thai, or Chinese really, restaurant, is their egg rolls. I sometimes order a smaller entree just so I can devour as many egg rolls as possible. Interior is also lovely and very friendly staff.

Diner Review №180

Delicious food but this old woman - I imagine either the chef or owner or both - came out from the back at 9pm, started blaring Thai television through her iPhone, and sat in the corner picking food out of her teeth while waiting for us to leave. Very bizarre and uncomfortable. We will not go back.

Diner Review №181

Quality food and service! Very consistent! Araya's is authentic and a staple vegan Thai spot...maybe the only vegan Thai spot in that part of town.

Diner Review №182

Always a long wait because food is made to order but it is very delicious. Portions are quite small though.

Diner Review №183

Nom nom nom 😋 soo good. Went with some hungry friends so we decided to do family style and order 4 entrees and some apps for the three of us. Portion sizes were generous and we left full, happy, and with lots of left overs. Food is very good and If you're a meat eater who's also a Thai food fan, you need not shy away. It's that good!

Diner Review №184

Very good

Diner Review №185

I am on a personal quest to have more vegan/vegetarian meals in my life but I'm clueless on the best way to find them. I happened to drive past Araya's and decided to give it a go for lunch. Very nice place. They had a lot of lunch specials. I had the pad thai with fried tofu. Food was tasty and filling. Prices were great. Quality was great. I will definitely come back.

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We love Araya's delicious Vegan Cuisine!!!🥂🌞

Diner Review №190

Best veg joint I have been to. The drunken mushroom noodles were very good! I never imagined I would actually like a vegetarian place but this place was good.

Diner Review №191

Found it by mistake but now it will be one of my favorite places

Diner Review №192

Excellent green curry and peanut sauce. Beware of big portions. We ended up ordering too much.

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Diner Review №198

Small intimate setting with good service and a quick turn around time on food. Would recommend the drunken mushroom!

Diner Review №199

Diner Review №200

In my experience this place take so long to do the order specially when is pick up orders even if they are not busy they take to much time I’m a busy person who likes to order and pick up only but I always get a surprise when I arrive they never have my order ready I have to wait at least other 20 minutes

Details
  • 11 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.6 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 323-900-0557
  • Website: http://arayasplace.com/
  • Location: 8101½ Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, United States
  • Map: 34.0764649, -118.3661176
Menu Highlights
  • Vegan restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Thai restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Service options
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Quick bite: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Dessert: Available
Amenities
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • University students: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
Parking
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available