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Char's Thai Restaurant

Thai Curry, Vegan Options

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the Panang curry, which is often vegan-friendly except for some varieties with shrimp sauce.
  • Good to know: Confirm with staff about shrimp sauce in curries to avoid hidden animal ingredients.
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  • Enjoy the friendly and helpful service that regularly assists with vegan requests.
  • Spring rolls are a popular light option noted for being refreshing and vegan.
  • Restaurant is wheelchair accessible with ample parking.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tom kha, tom yum and pad thai.

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Also curry, green curry, ice cream, pad see ew, panang curry, som tam and spring rolls.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and fast service.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Char's Thai Restaurant has a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere with authentic Thai dishes like Panang and Green Curry that can often be customized vegan. The staff are consistently praised for friendliness and knowledge, though some recent reviews highlight unexpected use of shrimp sauce in certain "vegan" curries. The restaurant supports takeout and offers wheelchair accessibility, making it welcoming for many visitors.

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5039 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ 85711

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00–15:00, 16:30–20:30
Wednesday
11:00–15:00, 16:30–20:30
Thursday
11:00–15:00, 16:30–20:30
Friday
11:00–15:00, 16:30–20:30
Saturday
16:30–20:30
Sunday
16:30–20:30

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.3 392 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.5 6 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, vegetables

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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