Arroy Thai & Filipino Restaurant — Restaurant in St. Cloud

How many times does an already fantastic restaurant come back TWICE as better than before? A rarity to be sure, and ARROY succeeds in EVERY area! I dined here many times when it was Sawatdee, and never thought it could be improved on as it was amazing already, but now, as ARROY, you get the delicious added benefit of yummy Fillipino food in addition to the fabulous Thai dishes that had always been a Sawatdee staple! I dined here with my Mom and cousin on Friday, March 29th 2024 for lunch as an after birthday treat!

The first fabulous sight we had upon arriving at this fabulous restaurant was the large PRIDE flag hanging in the window celebrating the GLBTQI community and the marvelous fact that this beautiful welcoming place is GLBTQI owned and operated by a delightful couple who truly care about each and everyone of their guests! The environment in this cozy and vibrant, well decorated home to delicious food is that of love of each other and kindness to all! The energy of ARROY just wraps it arms around you upon your arrival!

Now, onto the food! Absolutely AMAZING! 5 stars all the way! We ordered delicious Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls, Luptia and Cream Cheese Puffs to start! Served with a vibrant rich Peanut Sauce and 3 other delicious sauces we were all impressed by the quality as well as quantity! Our Entrees were as delicuous as the appetizers! The BEST Pad Thai I have ever tasted! Incredible soft noodles in a rich peanut sauce with juicy, delectable beef and chicken! Served with yummy crushed peanuts and garnished with a wonderful green top onion! Just soooo good!

This was ALL topped off by the absolute BEST lemonade I have ever had ANYWHERE! Arroy makes an incredible series of delicious "Mocktails", non alcoholic sweet drinks and this one was their Lemonade Lychee! Their fantastic mixologist came up with the incredible idea of adding Lychee syrup to fresh Lemonade made with the smoothest of filtered water and topping it with a garnish of real Lychee nut/berries! Just the sweetest, most delectable combination ever! The Lemonade is not overly sweet and not too tart either! Just RIGHT! I seriously loved the Lemonade SO much that I bought 3 quarts to take home! Yes, they will sell their non alcoholic drinks to go!

Finally, a restaurant can have fabulous food but without a caring staff, it will come up short. ARROY HAS the PERFECT staff! This restaurant is WOMEN empowered! An engaging staff of incredible confident, competent, engaging and caring female servers, chefs and management, owners was all the dessert this gay man needed! "Wonderwomen" owned and operated and staffed!

Run, don't walk to Arroy! You will fall in love with it! I will be returning again and again! Arroy is literally a precious GEM to be enjoyed in St Cloud! I'm grateful for your presence and your gastronomic gifts and...

Arroy isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a love letter to community, culture, and connection.

As someone lucky enough to call the owners friends, I’ve had the joy of watching Arroy blossom into one of the most vibrant, welcoming spots in Saint Cloud. The second you walk through the door, you’re embraced by the warmth of the staff, the energy of the space, and the unmistakable aromas of truly great food.

I’ve eaten my way through much of the menu, and I keep coming back to a few personal favorites. The lumpia are perfectly crisp and addictively good, and the Pancit is comforting and full of flavor. It feels like a warm hug from the kitchen. But the dish that holds a special place in my heart is the Pad Thai. It’s a beautiful carryover from when the space was Sawatdee, and every time I order it, it feels like a delicious connection to the restaurant’s roots and to my own memories.

Beyond the food, what truly sets Arroy apart is their unwavering commitment to community. They don’t just hang a rainbow flag in June. They live their values every single day. Arroy is a true safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community, hosting drag brunches, Pride after-parties, and creating a space where everyone feels seen, welcomed, and celebrated.

The staff embody that same spirit. They are kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in making every guest feel at home. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch or joining in one of their vibrant community events, you’re treated like family.

Arroy is a place where food, love, and community come together in the most beautiful way. I’m so proud to support them and can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal and an authentic,...

Arroy is enjoyable. They've seriously cleaned up the restaurant's environment from the prior occupants, service was great (in fact our table was visited 6 times by 4 different individuals!), the food's flavor was delectable.

To start, we ordered Tik's Egg Roll. It was super hot, stuffed just right, and flavorful. I was pleased we opted to start the meal with an appetizer. My only critique is that the sauce that was brought to the table seemed to be lacking a bit of a pungent edge. It needed a little something to take it to the "next level".

The Thai Basil Noodle was savory and delicious. The noodles were cooked to perfection, but not over done. The vegetables were the right level of soft. The sauce tasted of warmth and umami. Even at a level 2 of 5 spiciness, it had just enough kick to warm the palate. Perfect for Minnesota.

The sisig was incredible. Perhaps the only thing that it was missing is a fried egg with it? That said, the flavor was on point. It was salty, rich, and had a great mouthfeel. (It wasn't overly greasy, which is a task when cooking pork belly.) I obviously wouldn't order something like this for it's health benefits, but for a cold winter's day in Minnesota it paired quite well. The accompanying rice was good.

Normally, when it's available on a menu, I get Panang Beef Curry (which they have). However since this is the first time we tried Arroy, I wanted to branch out and try something different than my typical Thai staple. I'm glad I did.

Edit: The table we sat at wasn't leveled properly and needed repair. Please fix it or don't...