Best Thai in Lancaster, without a doubt.My husband had the Thai hot beef salad - he said it was stunning & very spicy.I had chicken phad Thai, which was beautiful - as always.ARAYA THAI never dissapoints us - it's always busy whenever we go; be it lunch or evening. So make sure you book!
V
my papaya salad was mostly carrot it's a shame because it was really really tasty with more green papaya it would be a winnerother dishes were
mad-anna69
This is about to be put on our keep for a treat list. Beautifully presented surroundings. Impeccable service. Unhurried atmosphere, well balanced by timely food intervals. We love lunchtime meals. So somewhere that opens every day is to be treasured and visited. The flavours and variety of meals both traditional and less well known. Can't wait until they reopen after the winter break on the 23rd January
Yogajunkieuk
My daughter and I had a fabulous meal here on 29th December. We didn't book but arrived early so it wasn't a problem. We had the classic starter for two which was superb and a beef in coconut milk dish and a giant prawns in chilli with a noodle side. We will definitely be eating here again.
Lydie TOURE
Very good Thai food in Lancaster. I have been a couple of times with friends and family. We even were gifted special chopsticks once (I assume because we'd been there a lot?). The dishes are flavourful and the staff is always very kind. Not a halal place AFAIK, but they offer a range of seafood and veggie options.Vegetarian options: A good number of the dishes come with vegetarian options or tofu.
T M
Food 6/10Service 1/10Overall - good food but not the best front of house.
There's one man who works there who is the star of the show. He was in salmon pink velvet last time and he was super speedy... Food was amazing as
Dan Pigden
Utterly disappointing. If you’ve never had Thai cuisine don’t come here.My other half and I visited on 5/11/2023. £75 our meal came to. The vegetarian sharing starter was just a selection of soggy deep fried vegetables. Lacking in flavour and any sort of creativity.Main courses bland and boring. The Thai sweet and sour pork dish I had was so bland that I’ve had supermarket value sauces that bag more flavour. Also it was all under seasoned. The curry my partner had lacked any imagination. Certainly not the fragrant fresh dishes you’d expect.They put what we left in containers which they kindly charged a pound for.In the bill was a £6.80 service charge. Totally unjustified. If your going to charge the prices of a fine dining restaurant then it should really produce the quality.
Images In 360
We travel from Blackpool to eat at this restaurant, I lived in Thailand for 20 years and my wife is Thai. We both agree that this is the most authentic Thai food that we have eaten in a restaurant since we returned to the UK. Not only is the food excellent the service is also very good, the restaurant is clean and spacious and there is a car park right opposite.Visited again after a couple of years.Still the same great service, still the same great food, still the same high standards.Impressive.
Paul Davies
Lovely meal at Araya yesterday evening before going to the theatre.Excellent location 5 minutes walk to The Grand Theatre.Can recommend the sharing platter as a starter & the Chicken with cashew nuts for main.Will certainly visit again when next staying at Lancaster.
Brian Sherrington
I'm more of a fan of Indian food than Thai. My daughter persuaded us to come to this restaurant to try it.I did enjoy the meal but felt it was aimed at an English clientele rather than authentic Thai food.I thought it was a tad expensive too.
Great place and great service , great
Best Thai in Lancaster, without a doubt.My husband had the Thai hot beef salad - he said it was stunning & very spicy.I had chicken phad Thai, which was beautiful - as always.ARAYA THAI never dissapoints us - it's always busy whenever we go; be it lunch or evening. So make sure you book!
my papaya salad was mostly carrot it's a shame because it was really really tasty with more green papaya it would be a winnerother dishes were
This is about to be put on our keep for a treat list. Beautifully presented surroundings. Impeccable service. Unhurried atmosphere, well balanced by timely food intervals. We love lunchtime meals. So somewhere that opens every day is to be treasured and visited. The flavours and variety of meals both traditional and less well known. Can't wait until they reopen after the winter break on the 23rd January
My daughter and I had a fabulous meal here on 29th December. We didn't book but arrived early so it wasn't a problem. We had the classic starter for two which was superb and a beef in coconut milk dish and a giant prawns in chilli with a noodle side. We will definitely be eating here again.
Very good Thai food in Lancaster. I have been a couple of times with friends and family. We even were gifted special chopsticks once (I assume because we'd been there a lot?). The dishes are flavourful and the staff is always very kind. Not a halal place AFAIK, but they offer a range of seafood and veggie options.Vegetarian options: A good number of the dishes come with vegetarian options or tofu.
Food 6/10Service 1/10Overall - good food but not the best front of house.
Authentic taste of Thai food in
bad costumer
Way too expensive while food is just okay.
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There's one man who works there who is the star of the show. He was in salmon pink velvet last time and he was super speedy... Food was amazing as
Utterly disappointing. If you’ve never had Thai cuisine don’t come here.My other half and I visited on 5/11/2023. £75 our meal came to. The vegetarian sharing starter was just a selection of soggy deep fried vegetables. Lacking in flavour and any sort of creativity.Main courses bland and boring. The Thai sweet and sour pork dish I had was so bland that I’ve had supermarket value sauces that bag more flavour. Also it was all under seasoned. The curry my partner had lacked any imagination. Certainly not the fragrant fresh dishes you’d expect.They put what we left in containers which they kindly charged a pound for.In the bill was a £6.80 service charge. Totally unjustified. If your going to charge the prices of a fine dining restaurant then it should really produce the quality.
We travel from Blackpool to eat at this restaurant, I lived in Thailand for 20 years and my wife is Thai. We both agree that this is the most authentic Thai food that we have eaten in a restaurant since we returned to the UK. Not only is the food excellent the service is also very good, the restaurant is clean and spacious and there is a car park right opposite.Visited again after a couple of years.Still the same great service, still the same great food, still the same high standards.Impressive.
Lovely meal at Araya yesterday evening before going to the theatre.Excellent location 5 minutes walk to The Grand Theatre.Can recommend the sharing platter as a starter & the Chicken with cashew nuts for main.Will certainly visit again when next staying at Lancaster.
I'm more of a fan of Indian food than Thai. My daughter persuaded us to come to this restaurant to try it.I did enjoy the meal but felt it was aimed at an English clientele rather than authentic Thai food.I thought it was a tad expensive too.