The all-you-can-eat buffet certainly isn’t as prominent as it was two years ago. Fortunately, they still exist, and for those who enjoy a wide variety of tasty options (and multiple trips through the food line), a delicious buffet lunch is as good as it gets.

Admittedly, the quality of the food at a buffet is sometimes questionable—but that’s definitely not the case at Araya’s Place. Not only does this family-owned eatery serve some of the best Thai food in the state, but at lunchtime, you can enjoy as much as you’d like for one low price.

While the lunch buffet is on a temporary hiatus due to current conditions, the owners will bring it back as soon as possible. In the meantime, they are offering some seriously tempting lunch combo specials to tide you over.

Araya’s Place has been around since 1987.

Araya’s Vegetarian Place / Facebook There are now three locations, two in Seattle and one in Bellevue. They’re all owned by the same family.

Araya is the name of the family matriarch. The restaurant was named after her because she traveled the world and developed a passion for good food.

Araya’s Vegetarian Place / Facebook Araya believed that, while the quality of ingredients matters, it’s the right company that turns good food into great food. This was a belief she instilled in her children.

The food at Araya’s isn’t your typical Thai food. For one, it’s entirely vegan.

Araya’s Vegetarian Place / Facebook While traditional Thai food does have a lot of vegan options, at Araya’s Place, the menu has been modified so that everything is plant-based. The quality of the vegetables is also exceptional.

The lunch buffet is typically found at all locations from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Araya’s Vegetarian Place / Facebook For a mere $14 (less for children), you can have as much delicious Thai food as you’d like.

Don’t expect a line of heavy, greasy buffet food you might find at other places.

Irene B / Google The food here is fresh, healthy, and light. This means you can eat a lot of it, which makes the low price even more exciting.

There’s a reason this place has managed to survive over three decades in an area where good Thai food is abundant—it’s just plain good.

Araya’s Vegetarian Place / Facebook Even if you’re a diehard carnivore, you won’t even miss the meat. We promise.

All three Araya’s Place locations are open daily, although hours vary.

Dissis Missis / Google The lunch buffet is an amazing deal, but in the meantime, there are plenty of tantalizing menu items you’ll want to try.

If you’ve resolved to cut back on meat this year, or you’re simply a fan of phenomenal food, check out Araya’s Place.

Araya’s Vegetarian Place / Facebook

There are now three locations, two in Seattle and one in Bellevue. They’re all owned by the same family.

Araya believed that, while the quality of ingredients matters, it’s the right company that turns good food into great food. This was a belief she instilled in her children.

While traditional Thai food does have a lot of vegan options, at Araya’s Place, the menu has been modified so that everything is plant-based. The quality of the vegetables is also exceptional.

For a mere $14 (less for children), you can have as much delicious Thai food as you’d like.

Irene B / Google

The food here is fresh, healthy, and light. This means you can eat a lot of it, which makes the low price even more exciting.

Even if you’re a diehard carnivore, you won’t even miss the meat. We promise.

Dissis Missis / Google

The lunch buffet is an amazing deal, but in the meantime, there are plenty of tantalizing menu items you’ll want to try.

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Address: Araya’s Place Madison, 2808 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112, USA