I've been a fan of Green Papaya since discovering them as a food truck at UC Davis and I'm so glad they have a brick and mortar. It's a casual ambiance, order at the register, then seat yourself and they bring your food out. My go-to has always been the yellow curry with chicken, but decided to try their basil chicken most recently and it was delicious! The sauce had a sweetness to it that was well balanced by the basil, but I do wish they added Thai chilis for some spice like authentic Pad Kra Pao. You also can't go wrong with any of their noodle dishes. They have vegan options as well and my family loves the papaya salad. I appreciate their affordable prices, generous portions (an order of their yellow curry always yields 2 meals for me), and consistently good food. read more

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Green Papaya remains one of our go-to spots in Stockton for Lao and Thai food! We shared the Pad Thai (my personal pick) and the Yellow Curry, which is my husband's favorite because of its creamy texture. We also added the Crab Fried Rice and the Fried Riblets. The fried rice is seasoned perfectly, and the riblets are the absolute ideal pair for the rice! Portions are generous, the space is clean and spacious, and the service is always friendly. If you haven't been here yet, definitely give them a try next time you're in Stockton. read more

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This was perfect for the rainy weather. I really loved their broth it was well seasoned and I didn't need to add any additional seasoning. I liked that they provided pickled peppers to go with this. It was the perfect touch for the noodle soup. I also ordered a side of Thai tea not featured and thought it was on the sweeter end for my taste buds. But after having some spicy papaya salad, the sweet and creamy Thai tea helped cooled down my taste buds. Overall experience was great. Cashier/server was nice and the service was quick! Very attentive as we were just about done eating he asked if we needed some takeout boxes. read more

Green Papaya - Beef & Meatball Noodle Soup - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

Heard great things about this restaurant and, on a road trip, stopped in to find a fantastic, family owned, Lao small business in Stockton! The owners were extremely friendly, take the time to talk and be social when it's not busy, and jump in to work when things get busy! The menu is BIG, I mean real BIG! I think the menu is 20+ pages?! Maybe more! The portions are huge as well, I don't know what it is, but I love big portions (sometimes)! The food in a word is incredible! Very tasty, very well seasoned and plenty of it! The place is very clean and surprisingly large, you can probably fit 100 people in here for a party or an event! It's extremely clean and the staff constantly roam around cleaning and checking on customers! You can eat in order a pickup. I just missed the lunch rush so I can't say how busy it gets. The parking lot has about 50 spaces with handicap spots in the front. It's pretty easily accessible if you like to grab your food and go! This place has lots of personality and great food! Good people and a really cool vibe! Will definitely come back soon, I recommend you do too! read more

tried green papaya for the first time and honestly everything was really good! i got the drunken noodle, the pork belly rice, and a thai iced lemon tea. the drunken noodle had a lot of flavor and the spice level was just right for me. the pork belly rice was probably my favorite though, the pork was crispy but still really tender and the portion was pretty filling too. we ordered a side of steamed rice with it! the thai iced lemon tea was super refreshing and went really well with the food. definitely gonna come back and try more dishes the next time we're around. read more

Green Papaya - Pork Belly - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

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Food great, service great, ambiance can't complain. Had a early morning this day that's why I was there at opening. So everything was hot , fresh and ready to go. I ordered dine in and a to go order. 2 spicy sausage orders, nam kao, kao poon, shrimp and pork belly spring rolls, large Thai tea. Everything slightly under $90. Portions are amazing The to go kao poon didn't fit in a regular bowl so it had to go in a larger bowl at home.. Their positive reviews are warranted. Great place. Will visit again. read more

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Thank you to the amazing staff for helping to put a catering order together for my office lunch meeting. They are always so reliable on delicious food prepared on time. We didn't dine in, but the restaurant is always clean and spacious to accommodate groups of necessary. I ordered the drunken noodles, pad thai, pad se ew, crab fried rice, Lao sausage, riblets, chicken wings, yellow and red curry with chicken, and papaya salad both thai and Lao style Everyone loved the variety Will be back soon. read more

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There was nothing wrong with the service, the space itself or the food other than Southeast Asian food is just not for me. The restaurant is a large space with plenty of seating and counter service. It must be popular as I saw a lot of Door Dash orders being picked up. I tried the chicken soup with noodles after having minor dental surgery. The soup itself was fine with thick chewy noodles which I liked. The flavor of the soup however was a bit bland. As for other menu items, I am no fan of fish sauce which seems to be in most of the dishes. If this type of fare is your jam then do give them a try. As for me, it is a pass. read more

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Green Papaya has great meals for anyone looking for delicious Thai foods. My favorites are the Spicy Lao Sausage plate, Pad Thai and their fried chicken wings were all a hit. Strong Thai ice coffee is great for a pick me up or enjoy a sweet Thai iced tea instead. The place is room for a sit down lunch, and the service is great despite being busy sometimes. read more

We ate the Khao poon there and it was a generous serving that was as beautiful as it was delicious. Compared to other Khao poons I've had there's a reminiscent flavor of crab that pairs wonderfully with the rich broth it's served with, and the shredded chicken in the broth is super moist. Service was fast, the place was clean, and there was lots of seating. 4 stars because the soup could've been a bit warmer, and would've wanted more variety of toppings on the Khao poon like quail egg, bean sprouts, or bamboo shoots. read more

Green Papaya - Khao poon, very worth the money - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

This place started out as a food truck. Authentic Cambodian food! They use high quality ingredients. Is it your first time visiting? Walk straight to the register, order & pay first - they will give you a number and deliver your food to your table when it's ready. Ambiance: Large seating area with a high vaulted ceiling so it feels very spacious. Servers come by to check in you from time to time, after you receive your food. Casual attire. My favorites are: Thai-style Papaya salad, Tom Yum soup and their Drunken noodles. Food is cooked to order and comes out pretty quick. You must visit when in Stockton. read more

Green Papaya - Drunken noodles it's chicken - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

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Green papaya is the best Thai food you can get. I refuse to eat anywhere else. The staff is amazing and always has a smile on their face. I have been coming here since they were a food truck even before guy fieri visited them. Their current location is cozy and very well detailed I have enjoyed watching them grow as a business! read more

Spacious and clean. Great service. Easy to order. Friendly folks. A little wait with the food but totally worth it! We ordered: Tofu Spring Rolls with peanut sauce - huge rolls and freshly made! So good! Pad Se Eew - Very flavorful and delicious! Pork Belly Rice Plate - Amazing crispy pork belly that came with 2 sauces. Probably my favorite dish because I love pork belly! Would love to come back and try more dishes! read more

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Papaya salad Leo's style is so good. Make sure you put extra chili peppers. and pork ribs. Tom Yum soup the best with sticky rice.

the food is helllllaaaa goooooooooooddddddddddd. Been coming here for the laab it did not disappoint. If ur getting spicy its buldak noodle level maybe worse. Service is fire and cool. read more

Green Papaya - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

I came for the Kao piek that I heard was amazing and that did not disappoint. Full of flavor and delicious. The fried rice had pineapple in it and I didn't like the strong taste of the fish sauce in it, it was overpowering. The cashiers seemed to hate their job and weren't friendly or welcoming at all. I had an issue with the fried rice that they refused to resolve or let me change even before it came out from the kitchen but the nice owner (woman) quickly resolved it and compensated me with crab fried rice. I personally thought the crab was strong and fishy and did not enjoy it but I appreciated her kind attitude and quick response to resolve my issue. The restaurant was clean and spacious but I would probably only come back to order the Thai tea which was amazing! And the kao piek to go. read more

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This was my first time actually in the restaurant, I've been to the truck many times. Not only was the food really delicious. The bathrooms were clean. We didn't wait long for our food, the cashier and the waitress were really attentive and prompt. Would def visit again. read more

Green Papaya - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

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I have been craving some delicious soup during this chilly season. So I decided to go to this very reliable Thai restaurant. This place is always so good and the service is very nice and quick. The place is very clean inside and quite spacious. I am never disappointed when I eat here. I came across this gem because it was featured on Food Network. I always order the Ka poon soup. Its flavor is always spot on. It has a nice small kick and the soup is so creamy and yummy. The chicken in it is perfectly cooked and tender. It is genuinely a must when you are craving something to warm your stomach. I also ordered this time around the Tom Yum chicken soup. It comes in a metal pot and the server lights it at your table. So not only does it look pretty cool; it tastes very good as well. The soup is piping hot so make sure you are careful when eating it. The flavor of this soup is slightly sweet because of the pineapple chunks in it, a little lemony citrusy flavor due to the lemon grass and the Kefir lime they give you on the side as garnish. Everything inside including the chicken, onions , tomatoes, mushrooms are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend you try this place. It will not disappoint! read more

Green Papaya - Ka Poon - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

I was in the area and we needed to blow some time. When we decided to get lunch with that free time, my boyfriend decided this place. Please excuse me but OMFG!!!! The food was fantastic! So fantastic I'm mad I can't get this closer to where we live. Restaurant wasn't crowded and very clean. Very spacious inside with plenty of seating. They keep the episode of Diners Drive Ins and Dives they were featured on in rotation. We ordered: Coconut shake Kao poon Laap chicken Crab fried rice Coconut shake was perfect. Cold, creamy and perfect amount of coconut. Very refreshing! Laap chicken had great flavor but just a little too much cilantro for me. Great portion size tho. Crab fried rice. Probably the best fried rice I've ever had. No imitation crab used in this. Now for the star of the show...KAO POON!!! Whatever this recipe is, is beyond amazing. It's that type of dish that makes you happy dance. Every bite got better and better. Now that I've had it, I'm upset that Green Papaya is so far from my house and I can't have it every week. read more

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When I want my Lao/Thai fix, I come here! Our goto is the Papaya Platter that has a little bit of everything tasty-- sausage, fried chicken wings, riblets... and of course your choice between Thai or Lao style papaya salad which compliments the meat well. And if you're looking for something sweet (but not too sweet), their mango sticky rice is phenomenal. read more

i have been patronizing this restaurant since they had the food truck. when they opened up their spot on hammer lane i was there with flying colors. i first experienced their food at my sons school with the food truck there on harvest day about 10 years ago...i had the chicken lettuce wraps which were amazing. then i followed the truck around until they got their first restaurant. the food was amazing. i love the pork belly and the fried ribs and steamed rice. the drunken noodles are the bomb and you cannot go wrong with the papaya salad. overall the food is excellent. the new location on pacific is way bigger and the ambiance is great. i had one bad experience with the crab fried rice which tasted like canned crab. other than that i have had a great experience and i would highly recommend. read more

Food was absolutely amazing. You can't go wrong with any of their cuisines. Service is fairly quick. You simply order at the counter and pick a table. Place is spacious enough to accommodate small and big families. If you're looking for a good thai/Laotian place to eat out : look no further! Highly recommend this place! read more

The food is edible but we ordered chicken pad Thai and it had about 1 oz of chicken in it, then we got the shrimp fried rice and it was mostly pineapple and overcooked. why is every place around Stockton seem to be losing its ability to have flavor. Not worth the money anymore unless you're going there for the papaya salad. But let's be real it's papaya salad I can make it at home for cheaper as well. read more

Placed my pick up order through DoorDash. Estimated to be done within 30-45 minutes. Ok no problem, by the time I motivate myself to get out of bed, throw my dog in the car and drive there, it should be done. Drove all the way there from Lathrop. Parking was horrible. No actual spots available on Sunday at 2PM. Temporarily parked on the side road because it was going to be a quick pick up right? Wrong. When I walked in there were 2 other people waiting at the "DoorDash pick-up spot." I stood at the counter. Still stood there. Standing for a very long time. The person working the counter didn't acknowledge me for a good 10-15 minutes. I told her my name and she relayed it back to the food runner. After a few minutes, they told me it was almost done. Waited about another 5 minutes or so and it finally came out. The runner was super nice and apologized that they did not have anymore Nam Kao (wished they just 86'd it on DoorDash so people can't order it). I was texted for a replacement, but because I was driving, I wasn't able to reply and I didn't want to wait longer for the replacement. Now the food. I got the papaya platter and spring rolls. Spring rolls were pretty good. Shrimp was seasoned (a little salty). Pass on the peanut sauce. It was bland. The other sauce was ok, a bit too sweet for my taste. Wish it was saltier, fish sauce funkier, or even tasted more of a citrus based. The papaya platter was just ok. I was looking forward to this, but I was pretty disappointed. The fried meats were delicious and would be really great with some homemade jeow som. The Lao papaya salad was ok. Crunchy and fresh, but was a little bland and not really funky. I ordered this extra spicy, but being a Laotian myself, it had no kick! I wanted to add a note to my DoorDash order and request a certain amount of chili peppers, but it wouldn't let me. The Laotian sausage was so bad. Like this is a disgrace. There was no "bite" to it and the innards itself felt like it was grounded to a paste. It had the same texture/consistency as the Laotian style omelette they have in the platter. For the price, it is a great deal because they gave me ALOT of meat. Overall though, I'm going to have to pass on the place in the future. Sorry Green Papaya, I tried. read more

We enjoy green papaya. It's a simple place, you're not bombarded with options. But the food is good. It's quick. And it's always consistent. I recommend this place constantly. I believe I have only eaten here once, I mostly take it to go when I'm in town, but it was clean and uncrowded. The parking lot here is horrible, no fault of the restaurant, but it's all worth the food. read more

Called to place an order for pick up. I was asked to be placed on hold. They had me on hold for over 9 minutes. I actually drove and walked in to the restaurant and placed my order while on hold. No one was in line. As soon as I placed my order Tata turned around and I watched her just hang up the phone. As a business owner I hope I'm made aware of these terrible service practices. read more

Green Papaya - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

The food was excellent. Totally recommend the fried chicken and the Laap chicken medium. The service was very welcoming and professional. You can't go wrong at the Green Papaya! read more

Great food and big dine in for big family to eat in. Super friendly and fast service.

I've been going to Green Papaya for quite some time, and they definitely deliver! I've had nothing but positive experiences here, and I can see why they've been featured by Guy Fieri. I started coming when they just opened their restaurant. The location is in a safe area, and they have an ample amount of parking. The interior is spacious and enough for a large amount of parties to dine in at once. You order your food and pay for the meal first, which is a reverse from your typical dining experience. Having grown up with Laos and Thai food I will say that this is probably one of the top in the Central Valley. Laotian food is not too common around here, so it is good to see a location that does it well. I am a sucker for Laos sausage and khao poon noodles and they do it very well here. The khao poon has a delicious curry taste and a generous serving of chicken and fresh vegetables to balance off the dish, which can be a little heavy. However, I do wish it came with more noodles. Stockton is not a great location, but that should not discourage you from enjoying the many delights there, Green Papaya being one of them. read more

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My husband picked up dinner Sunday night and he ordered 2 soups, shrimp tom yum and the other soup was kao piek sen (chicken noodle soup), chicken fried rice, drunken noodles and yellow curry. Everything was delicious! My husband said when he got in the car to leave a gentleman came out and said he wanted to check the order because he may forgotten sticky rice. My husband was impressed because you never have anyone from a restaurant come out to your car to see if they forgot an order. We are definitely going back to try their crab fried rice and papaya salad! read more

Definitely a hidden gem. The place is clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. I had the Nam Kai as seen on DDD and my friends had the pork belly and one of the soups. Everything was really good and the portions are huge. We will definitely be back to try other things. read more

Use to be good, not so much anymore. The sorting rolls were so hard I don't know why they thought it was ok to serve that way

After ordering a pick up order I showed up earlier than the order time promised. They were on the verge of closing and had no one in the dining area. A few orders came and went. I was just waiting. Without me having to check in the staff kept me updated on delays and would continually check in with me and apologize without any prompting from me. When they got me my food they surprised me with a free Thai tea for the inconvenience. I already love their food and service and this was above and beyond. So I had to speak to their customer satisfaction tonight and though I would be coming back either way this review would not have happened if it wasn't for that above and beyond service. read more

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It's been 6 years?! Wow! Green papaya moved locations so here I am with an update. My bf loves this place lol. One thing I would say for the khaopoon is the ratio between noodles and meat...needs more noodle lol. Also, boy was it red red. Don't think I've eaten khaopoon this red before. Overall, that dish was ok. Everything else we enjoyed very much! This is a pay and eat restaurant so don't expect waitresses/waiters to refill your drink. Parking is super limited... The place is very bright and spacious! Overall, I always come back here when I'm in Stockton. Although I should probably try to broaden my tastebuds a bit more instead of getting the same thing over and over LOL xD read more

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I ordered drunken noodles and my husband pad Thai noodles. It took a very long time to receive our food. There were only a few pieces of bell pepper and little basil. It was basically a plate of saucy noodles that had no char. Ate some, left the rest. read more

This is a pretty good spot to try Lao food. You start by ordering your food and the bring the items to your table. The service is nice, young and kind of on the not people person side, but they're doing their best! The boat noodles had a decent broth that can be fixed to your liking, the papaya was nice and spicy I liked that they cut their papaya larger than most places. The best was the Lao sausage! We had the drunken noodle and it was the only thing I wouldn't recommend as the sauce was a little on the orange side and more oily. The restaurant is located in a busy area and right next door to tasty pot and other good places to stop by! read more

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We've been here numerous times. Food always good and great tasting. Staff are polite and attentive. If you're craving for mango sticky rice, this is the place to be. read more

The food was absolutely delicious. No complaints there. Unfortunately, the service really took away from the overall experience. The guy at the register barely acknowledged us, looking like he'd rather be anywhere else. Zero warmth or welcome. The girl who brought the food out wasn't any better, no smile, nothing. It felt like we were inconveniencing them by being there. I believe she's the owners daughter. Her picture is painted on the wall. Great food deserves great service, and sadly, that was missing here. read more

The food is great but the customer service is terrible. If you're going to work in the restaurant industry, start by actually greeting your customers. The staff member was cleaning the tables and when he came to the counter to ask my name for my order, he did not even remove his gloves that he used to clean, to hand me my order. Unfortunately will be going elsewhere. Ever since the move, the customer service was never the same. read more

I've heard about this place a few years ago and always wanted to try it out. Came here 3 times and did it disappoint. They are very generous when it's comes to pad thai. Pricing is fair. Dont have to wait long when ordering food. Big open space and great vibes when there. read more

Green Papaya - Pad Thai with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California