You walk in and there is a sign that confuses one. Wait to be seated or suggests ordering at the screen. No one greets me after several mins so I order on the screen. I sit down and wait...wondering how I will get my food anfing they knows it's me. Waitress comes over and says for me to move since I am not ordering food. Wait, come again? I tell her I placed an order. She marches off. 5 mins later another waitress comes and asks if I could move to another table so that someone else can sit at the table I am at since it's a 4 top. WTH? I reluctantly move. My food arrives and I am ignored the rest of the time. I came here when they first opened up with a friend and boy has the service changed. Bummer. Won't be going back. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Decieving and fleecing. Already charged us 18% gratuity for being a group of 6 and then didn't disclose to us so ended up paying another gratuity, meaning we paid 40% tip. When I called to them about this, they rudely said that it was my fault for not checking the website! and hung up on me. and kept doing until they stopped picking up the call altogether. Not to mention the pricing is crazy! $5 for a small cup of white rice! read more

Shockingly expensive for the quality and quantity of food. The main course portions are the size of tapas-style appetizers. Easily the smallest quantities I have ever received at a restaurant, especially for takeout. Even many fine-dining restaurants serve more food than Kati Vegan Thai does. At these prices, one would at least expect outstanding taste and quality, but unfortunately everything we ordered was subpar. The flavors were mild, mediocre, and completely forgettable. Charging $20+ for what amounts to a quarter cup of rice and four tiny three‑fourths‑inch pieces of tofu is simply ridiculous. I was genuinely excited to find a vegan Thai spot in Kirkland, but this was a total disappointment from start to finish. The price might be justifiable if the food were exceptional, but it isn't. This was my first visit, and it will absolutely be my last. read more

The food was pretty decent in terms of flavor. I thought the portion size was ok, but I agree with other reviewers that it is pricey for how much you get. The staff were friendly and this place has a nice ambiance though. Otherwise, it was just ok overall read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Garlic Jackfruit on Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Loved their capital hill location and love a restaurant. However, here I'm knocking them stars for several reasons. First November 24 it is fall approaching winter, the restaurant was cold. How do I know it wasn't me and it was the restaurant because every single customer in there had their huge winter coat still on for the duration of their stay. Not a single customer took their coat off. Is that not an indicator of a cold restaurant? Next the food yes I love vegan food because I only eat vegan food and it's nice to go to a restaurant that is exclusively vegan. However, the portions are small given the price. As for the food it was fine, definitely not terrible. However, not great. Last, the service is lacking, no personality, no friendliness, just cut and dry straight to the point thank you and goodbye. read more

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Service and Ambiance: When you walk in there's a sign telling you to wait for dine-in orders or you can order at the kiosk for take-out. The entry area is a bit lopsided. You're separated from the bar by a pillar so it's slightly difficult to see if someone comes in. The bartender eventually saw me and got me seated after they recognized me a couple minutes later, but I think they could use a greeter/host to get people seated. The server and bartender were nice and helpful. Dining: When sat down you're given a water jug and glass. You can get some mild spicy sauce on the side too. I ordered the pad-see-ew and the thai iced tea. Both were delicious. The pad-see-ew was flavorful with plenty of veggies and tofu. However, the portion size is pretty small for the price. The thai iced tea was just as described: "not too sweet", refreshing, and flavorful. All in all, the logistics, and portions could use some work, but I appreciate the service and food. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Pad See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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This was my first time trying vegan Thai food, and I was genuinely excited. The appetizers were great, and the Massaman curry was delicious. But the entire experience was completely ruined by the waitress's rude and dismissive attitude. She refused to give me a larger container for my takeaway while giving my dining companions theirs, saying my meal was "too small for one." I couldn't believe how unnecessarily rude she was. It's honestly shocking that someone working in hospitality could treat guests like that. Save 30 cents, lose a customer. What a terrible way to run a business. I will never return. read more

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Updating this review because this has become one of my go-to restaurants. I'm absolutely obsessed with the pho which is unlike any traditional restaurant you would go to. It's just done so well and so tasty. You have to try it It's one of the places I meet my friends to catch up and unlike me, every time they order something different because they like to try a variety of food. And they've always been very very happy with the food quality and how good it is There's only a couple of servers that work there , but they are genuinely nice and happy to help and know the menu super well. They are always there when you need them and make it a great experience I also continue to love the ambience of the restaurant. Even when they're super busy it's not loud and annoying. Somehow the way they have configured it to handle sound is perfect You can also get the food for takeout if you would like My only concern in writing a really good review like this is that it's gonna get so busy that I'm not gonna be able to get in... So just let me skip ahead in line. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - You can see how nice it is with all the bottles perfectly aligned. - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

A cute little restaurant in the heart of Totem lake mall. We went on a weekend for lunch and got a table without a wait. My friend (who had been here a number of times) recommended the Cauliflower bombs. We ordered that and the Tofu Satay. The bombs were da bomb. It's very spicy and I could feel my sinuses being activated. The tofu satay was the perfect contrast . Tofu was grilled to perfection and there was a nice citrusy flavor of lemongrass which was amazing. The satay came with a side of peanut sauce and cuke salad. The peanut sauce was quite very average. I have had better. For the entree we ordered the Basil fried rice and Red curry. The Basil Fried Rice was good-- it was garnished with sautéed basil but I was expecting a stronger flavor from the Basil, which I didn't get. The Red curry was fantastic. It wasn't overly coconutty hence not sweet; and had the right textures and flavors. We wanted our food to be spicy but the waitress said she could only give 2 stars. She said we could sprinkle chili flakes to add more spice to our food and got us a jar. My friend (who has been here a dozen times and has had no issues ordering spicy food before) was taken aback. It's the first time I am hearing this 2-stars-only rule in a Thai restaurant. Deducting a star for this inconsistency. Good food; but nothing really spectacular. I came with really high expectations here. On the whole, it was an average meal. Service could be better. read more

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Their spicy vegan tom yum is the best soup I've ever had. The veggies are crisp and chunky and the broth was scrumptious. After moving to totem lake apartments I was exploring and saw this place for the first time. Thai vegan is probably the main or only vegan restaurants I really like because vegetables just go so well with the food. The area around the restaurant is really nice and the restaurant itself is really nice and clean. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Tom Yum. - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

- Good Massaman curry, skip the Roti - Food: 3 stars Price: 2 stars Service: 3 stars Ambiance: 4 stars Overall: 3 stars We came here on Sunday night and most of the big tables are taken at 5:35pm. There were 4 small tables available, and we grabbed the one at the corner of the restaurant. I ordered the massaman curry for $20, roti for $5, and hubby ordered the old-style pad thai for $20. We got our food after a short wait around 7 minutes, and the curry was great. There was about 5-6 fried tofu in there with 5 small chunks of potato, and I saw some spices such as a cinnamon stick and bay leaf. It's my first time eating massaman curry, so I can't really compare it to anywhere else. However, I enjoyed the taste of it, and the aftertaste was spicy. I'd totally recommend skipping the Roti as you can easily make better ones from frozen packages from asian grocery stores. It was such a disappointment when I saw it. The best roti I've had is from Banana leaf in Vancouver, BC. I haven't found anything that's close to that.. order rice with the curry would be a better choice here. The old-style pad thai is similar to ones from other places, but it's more mushy. My husband didn't enjoy it that much, but I think it's on par with other places despite a small portion. The ambiance was great here with the décor, but the food wasn't that good and I found the price higher than what they should have been. Maybe it's the totem lake pricing, but paying $20 for curry without rice seems crazy. I might still come back for the curry, but I'm more likely to visit the Box or elsewhere if we're in the area again. read more

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Came in here for a quick dinner. There was a bit of a wait, but service was not bad overall. Thai restaurants are known to be spicy, and thankfully usually allow you to adjust the spice on a 1-5 scale, but this place did not ask us which led to us having to be surprised. The pad keemao immediately caught my eye in the menu, and I did find it to be a bit bland. The portion was also a little smaller than what I anticipated from the price. The khao soi was tastier, but I still felt like it lacked flavor. I do think that being able to adjust the spice preferences would have saved these dishes. On top of that, the bowl for the khao soi was far too shallow for a soupy dish, causing us to spill a little over the edges while trying to share. I did appreciate that the Thai Teas were dairy free, but the milk they used was not mixing well with the tea and kept curdling. I do think it should be a little sweeter. The ice cream in the float was a little gritty, which is common with dairy free ice cream. On the bright side, I do think it is a cute place for photos. As for the food, I don't find it bad, but not restaurant quality nor is it worth the price. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Bar area - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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We were looking to go with our vegetarian friends for dinner and have been wanting to try this vegan restaurant for a while. Thai is one of my favorite cuisines so this fit the bill. The place is located in a very popular area with lots of restaurants, stores and also a Cinemark and while parking can be hard to find, it's not that challenging to find. We went on a Saturday night at around 8.40 pm (they close at 9.30pm) and were told that there's a 20 minute wait. The restaurant is not very big so it can get hard to find seating at popular times. The menu has a good selection and a good variety of options but I was informed that they do not do any spice levels when I asked if they could make my food spicy. They did offer to give me some chilli flakes on the side to add to my food. Not my choice, but I guess I didn't have one! Our friends ordered the cauliflower bomb which was really flavorful and had a nice kick to it! Also ordered the Tom kha which was good, but quantity was much lacking for the price so was a bit disappointing. I tried the curry fried rice that my husband ordered tasted very Indian pulao not like a Thai dish at all. Flavorful, but disappointing. I have had curry fried rice at other Thai restaurants and while they have had a curry flavor to them, they do have a distinct Thai flavor which we enjoy! My son got the Kati Pho which he didn't enjoy but I thought it was pretty good considering it was vegan. My pad Thai was possibly closest to a good pad Thai and I had added garlic jackfruit (+$5) but I couldn't get it to become spicier even with the chili flakes added. As for the service, the waitress was a little cold and impatient when I asked her to make sure the soup was coming since they first brought the main course. She bluntly replied that soups take time. I was under the impression that soups are appetizers and I would expect to eat them before the entree, but I guess they just get out whatever they get ready first, not in any particular order. Overall, this place, while it had some delicious food (though pricy - we paid $120 for 1 soup and 3 entrees plus tip) , lacked a warm hospitable environment and I don't think I would want to go back. read more

Came across this assuming place when walking around the Village. We actually passed by a few times without noticing it lol. We were not hungry so we focused on mainly appetizers and tom yum soup. Appetizers are in order of recommendation level: - Jackfruit with sticky rice: Super flavorful and rice compliments the fruit well. - Fried cauliflower bomb: It has medium spicy level in both cauliflower and the dipping sauce. - Garden spring roll: Not as good as other similar restaurants, great source for veggies though. read more

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Food: 5/5 Service:5/5 Value for Money: 4/5 Drinks: 5/5 I recently dined at Kati Vegan Thai and was blown away by the exceptional quality of the food. Everything from the starters to the main courses was perfect. We began with the garlic jackfruit on sticky rice and the devil wings. Both dishes were impeccably crisp and seasoned to perfection, 100% recommended also try the cauliflower bombs. Spot on texture, taste and balance. For our main course, we opted for the Massaman curry, which was delicious, although slightly heavy on the potatoes. The curry itself was so good that you couldn't help but want to savor every bite. It's finger licking good. The old style pad Thai was also a standout--not entirely traditional but definitely delightful, with well-balanced flavors and a nice assortment of veggies. They even provided spice powder on the side, which was a thoughtful touch. The Mango Delight is a must try, the hot sticky rice at the bottom, the flavor of Mango topped with coconut ice cream and when you take a little bit of everything and taste it. Perfection, this dessert cannot be compared to any other cuz it has its own unique flavors and taste. Just perfect. We also tried a few of their cocktails, which were as refreshing as they were innovative. Kati Vegan Thai is more than just a dining spot; it's a destination for anyone looking to explore excellent vegan food in a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend! A shoutout to the friendly staff here. They are super friendly and sweet. read more

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Delicious vegan food. Small, cozy locations with a few tables and bar seating. Service is fast. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Fresh Garden Rolls - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

My impression of this Thai place is No 1, the pad Thai is nasty, slimy and sour, not traditional like their menu suggests. I've been to Thailand, this is not traditional. I think I would not be this annoyed if they don't claim it's made the traditional way on the menu. This is a high expectation, big let down situation. No 2, don't trust the wait time their website tells you when you join their online waiting list. We were told by the website that our wait time is 20 mins, but it ended up to be more like 45. Other dishes are ok comparing to the pad Thai. The dumplings were a bit tasteless, but my husband likes his curry. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Pad Thai , not very good, too saucy, very sour - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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This establishment has been visited multiple times and is wonderful for dining in, but not recommended for delivery. I ordered the devil wings, Kati pho, and hot basil fried rice--all delicious. It's an amazing vegan joint where you don't have to worry about fish oil. The service was quick, the staff friendly and accommodating to younger kids, and the interiors are beautiful. read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Hot basil fried rice. - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Ordered take out yesterday and it was so bad I can't even give two stars. I thought they were good when dining in but take out was awful, we could not take more than 1 bite. We ordered pad see ew and 2 mango lime soda drinks. Nothing was good. Very disappointing read more

Kinda disappointed with this place. The food was too oily specially the devils wings. The fried rice tasted pretty bland and overcooked. overall the experience wasn't satisfying The place is usually pretty busy but we were able to get a spot as we went there just before closing. The service was good but the food not so much. read more

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Great option for vegans all around! This is a super good Thai place located in heart of totem Lake. Parking is plentiful and easy to find. The service is great. The menu is available on a QR code however they do have paper menus if you want. Little bit on the pricier end, you'll end up spending about $20 per person, including tax and tip. I got pad see ew which comes with tofu and if you want to switch to jackfruit that an extra charge. Looking through the menu the curry seemed pretty good too however rice was an extra 3 to 4 dollars depending on the kind that you want. We got cauliflower bombs as an appetizer which were honestly really amazing and I'd probably come back and definitely get those too. Comparing this to Araya's place (the other vegan Thai place), I prefer Araya's however this is a solid choice if you don't want to drive to Bellevue. read more

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TL;DR: pricey but healthy. All dishes vegan. Parking: sparse during peak hours. Street side, parking garages, or public parking around shopping mall area; you just need to walk. Atmosphere: small cafe-like setting with modern decor and light music playing in background. Limited seating -- the whole restaurant can seat 30 people total. Kitchen separated by a low wall so you can see and smell the food being made. Menu: everything is vegan. QR code. Descriptive and has some photos. Prices are a bit on the high side when considering proportion to dollar ratio. Service: wait to be seated, you will be watered and provided a small pitcher, order at the table. Service is a bit slow due to few staff. Tables were left dirty for quite some time after guests had left because all staff were tending to ToGo orders, waiting current guests, and ohone Kid Friendly: they only have 2 high chairs available. Be warned during peak hours if your little one needs to be strapped in. Fresh Rolls: refreshing veggies and great sauce but on the pricey side. There are 6 half rolls. Very satisfying if you need a veggie fix. Curries: all default spicy, no less spicy option. Classic Fried Rice: great flavoring but overpriced in my opinion. Comes with a nice helping of cucumber slivers instead of one slice like other restaurants. Pad See Ew: the collard greens is a nice touch. I am a fan of the flavoring -- authentic and not overpowering! The noodle to topping ratio is pretty even too -- I had noodles and a topping with each bite as opposed to some places where you have nothing but noodles towards the end. Mango Delight: the coconut ice cream was sweet and creamy with a shaved ice texture but the scoop is a tad on the small size. I would have preferred a bit of the coconut ice cream to go with the sticky rice. The bowl is rather deep so the photos done show just how much sticky rice is in there. The sticky rice had a nice indigo hue and had a great texture. There was a generous proportion of sweet and ripe champagne mangos. Overall, not overly sweet and a great dessert, just pricey. read more

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Must Must try! I can't believe I waited so long to try this restaurant. Service was good. Ambiance is okay. Simple. Minimal. Nothing fancy. Our waitress was very helpful in helping us figure out what to order. Definitely coming back for more. I'm writing this review months after visiting so I forgot exactly what we ordered (green curry for sure) but have a look at the pics. Prices were reasonable. Plenty of parking available nearby. Thai iced tea was so good too. Whether you're vegan or not you will love the bursting flavors! read more

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I have been to Kati before but wasn't impressed last time I ate here. However this time it was different. Everything I tried was really good. I highly recommend trying Devil's Bomb. I had satay as well which came with a peanutty sauce. But it was good too. I am generally not a big fan of pineapple fried rice but they had just enough sweetness of pineapple to balance both flavors or fried rice and pineapple. My friends ordered curry fried rice and Thai basil fried rice and they loved it too. What I didn't like about this place was the incorrectly estimated wait times. We were told we will get a table in 15 minutes. When we came back, the wait time was still 15-20 minutes. So I definitely waited over half an hour. However they compensated us with getting the food ready earlier and taking advance orders. Another thing I should point out to would be that this place is a bit on the expensive side especially if you order drinks. Drinks are overpriced. The appetizer plate size is very small however the mains have decent size. Nothing very spectacular about the ambience here. This is a good eatery and yeah you would feel you are eating at an Asian place. read more

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Being a vegetarian finding options is difficult. This place is good. We tried their pumpkin curry, potstickers and garden rolls. We particularly liked the curry. We went to the one in totem lake mall area. Seating is tight so you might need to wait for a bit depending on when you go there. Ambience is good, friendly staff and service is also good. Overall it was a good experience. I will visit again since it's vegan. read more

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Came here for the first time for lunch since my husband and I came to Totem lake. We love vegan food. We ordered Green Curry and Kuay tiew kua gai. It doesn't come with rice, so I ordered two separately. The green curry here is smooth but doesn't have much filling...just like soup. Kuay tiew kua gai is okay. When I checked out at the end, I thought that the tip selection was from 20% and up. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night for dinner. It wasn't packed but it was a pretty busy spot. Ambiance was good; it was chill but we felt like we got the level of attention we needed from the servers. We ordered a massaman curry with purple rice, and a pineapple fried rice. Both were great and really tasty, plus the plating was lovely and worthy of social media. Service was good and I like the fact that they used compostable containers. We will be back again! read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Massaman curry with garlic jackfruit - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

This location of Kati is the only one I have tried so far! As someone who is not vegan I was skeptical of this restaurant for a long time, unsure of how good a dish without meat could be. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious all the items we ordered were and the small, comfortable and private seating area. We did however have an issue of being charged for the wrong groups meal, and never got it refunded (only offered a gift card). I also wish we could adjust the spice level as I would've enjoyed more of a kick in my food! read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Pad See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

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Dad is vegan so there's limited place we can dine at. There's usually a rotating few places that we frequent and unfortunately most of it died during covid, so glad to add this as an option. My vegan friend raved about this spot and this is their 2nd location so they must be doing something right. It's a nicer place in the Totem Lake shopping area, on the same street as Salt & Straw where the movie theater is but closer to the end where Silverlake Ramen is. Thai food is usually pretty safe, it is very hard to find bad Thai food in my opinion, it usually holds up pretty well as leftovers or if you get it deliver. I can't stand strong fish sauce smell so all the menu item here omits that. The photo of the garlic jackfruit sticky rice looked so pretty so I ordered it and it did not disappoint as an appetizer. We order pad kee mao and pumpkin curry, both were great and the curry was actually spicy but not to the point that you're sweating and only taste pepper. My only complaint is my Thai iced tea but it's not really anybody's fault since it's a vegan place, they used a cream substitute that does not nicely dissolve into the drink and it just wasn't as tasty as a real Thai iced tea, but great for vegans to have this as an option to still drink it! Each dish was close to $20. Cute, small, intimate spot to dine in. I love having a reason to visit this area. Tell me about your experience if you've been here or is going to after reading this review:) read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Garlic jackfruit sticky rice. Love, @eatoutthao - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Oh man, I really enjoy Thai food and vegan Thai food strikes that smooth & satisfying foodie spot that much better. Fragrant, aromatic, cleansing, cleaning, and all-around feel-good-for-you. Variety of textures, flavors and ingredients. I've had a few things, so far: cauliflower bombs, Kati Pho, garlic jackfruit and Pad Makua. The cauli bombs I downed despite the subtle lingering heat (including the bed of crispy rice[?] noodles), the pho was wholesome, jackfruit yummy bites and stir fry eggplant was oh-so-smooth. Plenty of other ideas in mind in future visits, especially the Riceberry rice side which can take health to new heights whilst providing an awesome satiating texture. The space is modest yet modern and strikes a nice balance with soft ambience. Staff can be mixed; sometimes indifferent or friendly. Great choice in the Totem Lake area. Feedback: substitute/add alternative whole food options instead of whole faux meat products like Beyond Meat in the pho. I appreciate the perspective using it but I usually think of more pure foods at KVT. Perhaps we can see more tofu, seitan, Asian "TVP" and/or soy curls in future options. PS: If you order take-out/to-go, consider skipping their bags and bringing your own. read more

The food was good, but the overall experience could have been better. The service felt a bit rushed from the start, which took away from the relaxed dining experience. Also, the doors and windows were left completely open, so the food got cold almost as soon as it was served. Unfortunately, that made it less enjoyable than it could have been. Hoping for a warmer and more welcoming experience next time. read more

More like 3.5/5 I liked this place overall. The appetizers were way too good and I had high expectations from the entree too. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed by it. Loved all 3 of our appetizers. Altho cauliflower bombs and devil wings were quite similar in taste. The batter was same, just the veggies were different one with mushroom other one with cauliflower. I wish the server had told us about it :) considering it was really really good, we dint mind eating similar thing. We got another appetizer garlic jackfruit and surprisingly loved the flavor of it as well. My 6yo also loved it and finished it up! The main course was equally disappointing. The fried rice was not fried well. Did not feel like it. Very disappointing. The pad see ew with pickled veggies was good, but again I wish it was fried a little more. I would say it was a good attempt to imitate the eggy texture. Altho I did miss the fish sauce flavor. I might visit this place again, but mostly for appetizers! Oh the place is lovely. Loved the ambiance. read more

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I had a great time here! The location is clean and lovely, and there was a great vibe. The staff was also friendly and welcomed us on our way in. The concept of a vegan restaurant with amazing comfort food is so cool! As a vegetarian, it felt good knowing I could order anything and I thought the menu was really creative. The fresh rolls were pretty standard but delicious. I also got the tofu skewers with peanut sauce and loved it! My friend loved her pho as well. They also have some great cocktails and wine to pair with your meal. A few downsides- we asked for them to bring everything at once since we both wanted several dishes, but they brought one thing at a time (not even one thing per person, just one dish total) and we weren't planning to share so it was awkward. The price was also really high. It was $110 for the two of use and we each got 2 sides and a glass of wine. Seemed very expensive for what it was. Overall cute but it is pricier than I think it's worth! read more

Kati Vegan Thai - Fresh rolls! - Thai Near Me - Kirkland, Washington

Love all veggie or and vegan Lots of good options Very good Quick good service read more

Love how tame this place is compared to most places. You can actually hear the person across from you instead of overwhelming conversations around you. Cozy place with delicious food. There's not one thing I've regretted ordering here. I love the devil wing oyster mushrooms, the fresh rolls, pad see ew and good deserts. The portions aren't overwhelming either. Great experience every time. read more

This is a fantastic second location that has been added to the first Kati Vegan Thai restaurant location in South Lake Union. The interior is spacious, modern and a great place to sit and talk. The high ceilings keep the inside conversations down to a hushed level. We really enjoyed the food. Our order included the potstickers, pad Thai noodles, pad see-ew noodles, and the roti bread. The taste of these dishes were complex and refined, but unique. Though, the dishes may not be exactly what you are used to eating at Thai restaurants, just in a vegan form. But if you're looking to try something new and different, I can highly recommend dinner at Kati Vegan Thai. Go for dinner and stay for a nice evening stroll around the retail stores around the Villages at Totem Lake. read more

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All I can say is wow!!! The experience I had at this place was mind blowing, from the atmosphere, to the quality and service. Me and my mom have been wanting to dine here for a while after seeing it open in Totem Lake and it did not disappoint. We dined around 8pm and we're quickly seated and tended to. Starting are meal with the cauliflower bombs was definitely the way to go. I don't even like cauliflower but these were amazing, super spicy and crispy a perfect start to the meal. Moving on to the main course Pad Keemao which was also exceptional and full of flavor!! I'm not even vegan but this is some of the best Thai food I've ever had. And to top off are amazing meal we ordered the Mango Delight which was such a light sweet way to finish off are meal. I 100% recommend this place for anyone looking for a amazing flavor experience and wonderful vibe, even for non vegan eaters!!! read more

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My Thai friends will not agree this is traditional Thai food, but if the flavors are this wonderful I can eat vegetarian every day. The dishes were all plant based, fresh, delicate, and delicious. I also found the bright wood decor charming! Great for a casual lunch or girls date! I don't usually like eating the same thing twice but I can come again. read more

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TL;DR: If vegan food is your jam, the food is ok. If vegan is not a necessity, there are better Thai food locally and elsewhere. I had high hopes for Kati Vegan Thai. When a restaurant is opening a second location, it's usually promising. (I have not been to the original.) But it was "just ok". The place is modern and new. I dislike chairs where the back is curved upwards so a purse strip doesn't stay in place - a pet peeve of mine that I'm campaigning all restaurants to stop buying chairs with such chair backs. The service was fine. The server isn't particularly sharp for a couple of reasons. 1. We told them three of us will split the check, but she returns with the CC device even though one of us is in the bathroom. Sure, if you want to come back again. 2. We asked for take-home boxes. She returned with box types and size that didn't make sense for the food on the table. The price is a bit steep, but I try not to overthink that given inflation and location. Parking is plentiful in the Totem Lake Village; other than surface parking, there are two garages. No reservations for parties less than 6. No issue with this. The Food: Katy Satay, $13 - 5 Stars It's very difficult to do tofu well in a dry form because tofu is about the sauce or the soup. They did an excellent marinate on the tofu, and their peanut sauce is top notch with a wonderful roasted flavor. This was my favorite dish, but also the only dish I genuinely liked. Angel Wings, $11 - 3 Stars This crispy fried oyster mushrooms dish is popular. I think it could have been better. The cut on the oyster mushroom is quite thin, so it has a shredded umbrella look. It's missing the chew of the mushroom. The pieces are too shredded so they break apart easily. The sesame flavor is relatively mild and unrecognizable. The dipping sauce is in a skinny cup so I can't enjoy it properly; need a wider cup/dish. Not impressed as I had hoped. Pad Kee Mao with tofu, $17 - 2.5 Stars The menu called it "drunken" noodles stir fried with veggies, tofu. It's not drunken noodles. If you know drunken noodles, this isn't it. It tasted ok to bland; it's missing "flair" - both seasoning and wok hei (flame cooking). Green Curry with tofu, $17 - 2 Stars (Organic purple rice, $4) Why is it so runny? Why? It's also the palest green curry I have ever seen. It's barely green; it's pale yellow with a hint of green. It also lacked flavor. I took the leftovers home and added additional green curry paste. Much better. I like they used soft tofu, not fried tofu. Thanks for that. read more

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I love the food at Kati Vegan Thai restaurant. The menu is fully vegam and is full of flavor. Favorites include Kati Satay, Pad See ew, Thai green curry, Cauliflower bombs. It is small restuarnt in Totem lake mall. The vibes are great in summer evening with fountains and walking spaces near the restaurant. The service is quick and attentive. read more