Ayara Thai - Los Alamitos

I came to dinner at the other night for the first time, and it is a solid Thai restaurant that happens near LAX. Although it is not too much to live the hype, overall the dishes were tasteful and well presented. I don't think I'd drive out of my way here, but if I happened to be in the area, I'd come back. Street parking on a Sunday night was simple and plentiful, and the service was friendly. Decor is a beautiful light green and feels clean. Casual ambience.

My friend and I both ordered the red curry, while another friend went with the pad Thai. We all found our meals delicious and just the right amount of spiciness. The only minor issue was that we ordered for delivery to our hotel and it didn't come with any utensils. Additionally, the portions of rice were a bit small compared to the generous portions of curry. Overall, we had a great dining experience!

I love that this restaurant offers vegan versions of papaya salad, drunken noodles, and tom yum soup. I will definitely be returning again.

I have ordered delivery meals from this restaurant many times. Their lunch menu is a great deal and they offer free delivery, which is rare these days. My usual order is the vegetarian luncheon plate, which includes sautéed vegetables and tofu, your choice of brown or white rice, and a side salad. I always ask for the dressing to be left out because it is too sweet for my taste. I have also tried the large vegetarian soup with vegetables and tofu, although I am not sure if the broth is vegan. Overall, this is my favorite place for affordable and tasty Thai food.

A large portion of the menu can be customized vegan which is really great. Even through Uber eats they’ve given you the ability to make sure it’s vegan (a lot of places miss that mark on Uber eats).