A good bowl of curry can turn a long drive into a happy errand. Washington has Thai kitchens scattered from Spokane to the Olympic Peninsula, and some of them make curry so well that people plan road trips around them.
This list covers seven spots where the curry is the main reason to go, from a downtown Spokane dining room to a take-out counter in the Yakima Valley. You will find creamy massaman, rich duck curry, khao soi, pumpkin curry, and even a lamb shank green curry.
Each stop also comes with practical notes on hours, parking, and what else to order. Save it for your next trip across the state, or send it to the friend who always asks where to eat.
1. Sirinya’s Thai Restaurant & Lounge, Spokane, WA
Downtown Spokane has plenty of places to grab dinner, but few open their doors at 11 AM every single day and keep serving until 10 PM. Sirinya’s does exactly that from its spot at 230 W Riverside Ave.
The curry lineup is the reason to point the car downtown. Red curry, yellow curry, green curry, massaman, and panang all show up here, and the red curry can be made vegan.
Curry is served in a gracious, traditional Thai style, which makes the meal feel a little more special than a quick noodle stop. Tom yum, pad Thai, spring rolls, and sticky rice round out the table nicely.
Plant-based diners get a full vegan menu and a full vegetarian menu, not just a couple of swaps. The tea selection is another quiet strength.
Evenings get busy on weekends and several weeknights, so reservations are smart for a group. Midweek afternoons are usually calmer, and street parking is generally easy to find nearby.
2. Thai Maison, Bellingham, WA
From the parking lot, Thai Maison looks like just another storefront in a small strip mall on James Street. Step inside and the warm, cafe-style dining room tells a different story.
Curry is the headline in Bellingham, and plenty of people consider this kitchen the best in town for it. The menu runs wide, with chicken khao soi, choo-chee curry, and curry duck among the standouts.
Portions are big, so leftovers are a real possibility. Crab meat fried rice, lamb satay, pad kee mao, and papaya salad give the table more to share.
I would save this one for a lunch break during a trip up I-5. Weekday hours split into lunch and dinner, while Friday through Sunday the kitchen runs straight from 11:30 AM to 9 PM.
Families get high chairs, vegans get a full menu, and parking is rarely a hassle.
3. Silk Thai Cafe, Tacoma, WA
Siamese artifacts line the dining room at Silk Thai Cafe, which gives this Sixth Avenue spot a look that stands apart from the usual Tacoma takeout counter.
The Royal Duck Curry is the dish to plan around. Red curry and green curry are steady choices too, and the kitchen also turns out tom kah soup, pad see ew, crab wontons, and Thai-style short ribs.
The space works well for a date night thanks to its quiet, romantic setup. It also handles families easily, with high chairs and noodle dishes mild enough for younger eaters.
Timing matters here. Silk Thai is closed Monday and Tuesday, serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Friday, and opens only for dinner on weekends.
Organic dishes, full vegan and vegetarian menus, curbside pickup, and a free parking lot make the visit easy once you get the schedule right.
4. Basil Leaf Restaurant, Olympia, WA
Budget-minded curry fans, this one is for you. Basil Leaf on Division Street NW keeps most meals in the $10 to $20 range without shrinking the portions.
The curries here lean creamy and flavorful, with a kick that stays balanced instead of overwhelming. Green curry is a regular favorite, and there is a peanut-based curry for anyone who likes a richer bowl.
The fried rice is light and not greasy, and the pad Thai holds its own next to the curries. Fresh spring rolls make a good starter.
Basil Leaf is family-owned and known for quick, polite service, which makes it a solid lunch stop on a workday or a pause during a drive through the capital.
Hours run Monday through Saturday, 11 AM to 8:30 PM, and the restaurant is closed Sunday. Free street parking is usually easy to find.
5. Hae Ha Thai, Kennewick, WA
Making a great phad Thai and a great massaman curry under the same roof is harder than it sounds. Hae Ha Thai in Kennewick manages both.
The massaman is rich and creamy, well-spiced, and loaded with tender chicken and vegetables. Yellow curry and vegan green curry are also on the menu for anyone who wants to rotate.
Flavors here are not overly sweet, which is a nice change if you are used to sugary takeout versions. Larb, phad see ew, fresh rolls, and crispy orange chicken add variety.
Prices mostly fall between $10 and $20, a welcome detail for Tri-Cities families. High chairs and a free parking lot make the visit simple.
Weekdays split into lunch and dinner service, while weekends run from noon to 9 PM. Saturday afternoons and evenings tend to be the busiest stretch.
6. TIKKY’S CURRY CORNER, Moxee, WA
Small-town Moxee, just east of Yakima, might be the last place you expect a curry shop with a following. Tikky’s Curry Corner on Prospect Road earns it anyway.
The yellow curry is the star, and fans who have eaten curry around the world rank it among the best they have tried. Pumpkin curry and Hawaiian curry give the menu a playful twist.
Pad Thai, chicken wings, mango sticky rice, and Thai tea with boba fill out the order. A full vegan menu means plant-based eaters have plenty of choices too.
Tikky’s works mostly as a takeout spot, though there is a bright lobby and some outdoor seating. The staff are friendly and happy to explain the menu.
Check the schedule before you go. The shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 4 to 8 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday.
7. Sabai Thai, Port Angeles, WA
Road trips around the Olympic Peninsula often end in Port Angeles, and Sabai Thai on W 8th Street is a strong reason to arrive hungry.
The curry menu goes beyond the basics. Lamb shank green curry, lamb curry, and the Tawan red curry all appear, along with khao soi served with a lime wedge.
Local flavor sneaks in too. Dungeness crab fried rice and crispy duck are popular picks, and tom kha soup with coconut milk makes a comforting start on a cool coastal evening.
The dining room is decorated with authentic Thai art and has a sleek, cozy feel. Mango ice cream is a sweet way to finish.
Sabai Thai is dinner only, open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 4 PM. There is usually a wait, so dinner reservations are a good idea, especially on Friday and Saturday.
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