The Best Vegan Thai Restaurants in Seattle

Written by Stella Xu and Darby Bundy

Thai food is well-loved in the plant-based community for its versatility and easily veganizable dishes.

And in Seattle, there’s no shortage of Thai restaurants that offer substantial vegan or vegan-friendly menus! So, I had to narrow it down to the top-rated Thai restaurants that local vegans love. Enjoy this guide and let me know which place is your favorite!

Kati Vegan Thai

South Lake Union. Photo Credit: Kati Vegan Thai

Fully vegan

Kati Vegan Thai is perhaps the most favorited purveyor of vegan Thai in Seattle. Their creative vegan menu offers delicious original creations in addition to classic Thai dishes like spring rolls and pad thai. 

Start out your meal with angel wings, fried oyster mushrooms, or an order of crispy garlic jackfruit.

For a main, try their chuchi blossom rice, aromatic banana blossom slices in a flavorful red chili sauce, or their pumpkin curry, a hearty coconut curry which is delicious over Kati’s specialty purple rice.

To round out your meal, grab a mango sticky rice for dessert, or one of their house cocktails to go. The Thairish Tea-- Thai iced tea, coconut cream, and a shot of whisky-- is a fun 21+ twist on a staple drink. No matter what you order, you can be sure that it’ll be vegan and delicious! Visit Kati Vegan Thai

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Araya’s Place

University District, Bellevue. Photo Credit: Araya’s Place

Fully vegan

Araya’s Place is a charming Seattle vegan Thai eatery, popular for not only their delicious food but for their warm ambiance (when we used to be able to dine-in).

With locations in the U-District, Madison, and Bellevue, Araya’s is convenient for people all over the Seattle area. With an entirely vegan menu, you won’t have to worry about asking for modifications. 

The fried Brussels sprouts are a crispy delight, and the pineapple fried rice, stir-fried with seasonal vegetables and topped with crispy onions, is also delicious. Try Araya’s portobello, vegan chicken stir-fried with four different kinds of mushrooms, for another savory option, or fried banana with coconut ice cream for something sweet.

Post-pandemic, we’re looking forward to sitting down for their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Visit Araya’s Place

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45th street Thai

Wallingford

45th Street is a cozy and cute vegetarian restaurant located in Wallingford. A popular haunt amongst vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike, this place is a guaranteed hit no matter who you take along with you.

Tom Sum (green papya salad, pictured) and Mango Salad are favorites for a fresh starter, and the Wallingford Noodles are a local favorite.

Not everything on the menu is vegan, as some dishes are made with egg or egg noodles, but their menu is clearly marked and you can always ask to confirm. Enjoy having so many options!

Visit 45th Street Thai

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More vegan-friendly thai restaurants in seattle

Kin Len Thai Night Bites in Fremont is a festive and fun spot for some delicious vegan Thai food. Favorites include Fresh Pineapple Fried Rice and Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Ginger & Scallion in Ballard is solely a Khao Soi restaurant, with a seasonal vegan option made with rice noodles. It's the perfect comfort food for those chilly evenings.

Thai Siam Restaurant in Ballard has a dedicated vegetarian section of its menu that includes vegan options, like the Dressing Rama and the Lard Nar. 

Tuk Tuk Thai in Queen Anne has all their vegan items on their menu clearly marked, and most of their entrees have easy vegan modifications. We recommend the Spicy Eggplant or the Pad Green Bean. 

A vegan-friendly option in Greenlake is Thaprachan Thai Cuisine. All the entrees can easily be modified to be vegan, and can be ordered with either vegetables or tofu. 

Manao Thai Street Eats in Capitol Hill has all their menu items that can be made vegetarian/vegan clearly marked, and there are many of them, so all you have to do is ask! 

If you’re looking for Thai street food, check out Bangrak Market in Belltown. While their menu items aren’t marked, most of the stir-fries, entrees, and some appetizers can be made vegan upon request. 

Thai Thani, which has locations in Ballard and South Lake Union, serves a few vegetarian dishes and has many others that can easily be modified to be vegan.

For people in South Seattle, visit Bua 9 Thai Cuisine, which offers a number of options that can be made vegan upon request. Bua 9 is in Columbia City, near Beacon Hill.

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Let me know in the comments what your favorite spot for vegan Thai food is!