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    Papaya

    3.7 (719 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Beef Stew Rice Noodle Soup
    Shelly S.

    This place has always been solid and refreshingly consistent, which is honestly half the battle these days. Bonus points for being conveniently close and easy to get to. The location is accessible, spacious, and can comfortably seat a large group, which we put to the test this time. We rolled in with about 16 people, and they handled it like pros. They seated us all together in the back of the restaurant, which felt like our own little private dining situation. Inside, the place is clean, contemporary, and easy on the eyes, no sticky tables or questionable decor here. As usual, I ordered my go to: the beef pho. There's only one option, and honestly, it doesn't need competition. It comes with brisket and rare steak, and it hits every time. Comforting, flavorful, and exactly what I wanted. I also ordered the shrimp spring rolls, which were fresh, light, and a perfect sidekick to the pho. Since I was dining with a crowd, I actually got to step outside my comfort zone and try a few other things. The beef stew with noodles was excellent, rich, hearty, and full of flavor. And then there were the yam fries, which I didn't even know they had, but now I'm glad I do. Crispy, slightly sweet, and dangerously snackable. Service was great across the board, friendly, attentive, and easy to flag down whenever we needed something, even with a large group. That's always appreciated. Overall, this place continues to deliver. Reliable food, great service, and plenty of space for groups. You'll leave happy and full -- which is really the goal.

    Garlic beef banh mi
    Greta G.

    Papaya is one of my favorite spots in the Renton Landing, it's the perfect spot for a delicious work lunch. On this occasion, my team and I went for lunch right before thanksgiving break. We arrived around 11am-- with a large group of about 10 people. The host was able to accommodate our large party without a reservation and had us seated within 5 minutes of arriving. Once we had ordered, all of our food arrived within 15 minutes of ordering. I had the garlic beef banh mi and it was super tasty. The meat had great flavor and the bread and pickled veggies tasted fresh. I also like how they serve sweet potato fries on the side. Papaya also offers a 10% Boeing discount and accepts Apple Pay. Overall, a great spot in Renton with quick service, friendly staff, and delicious food.

    Grilled Chicken Noodle Bowl sub for zucchini noodles
    Elly H.

    The spring rolls and grilled chicken bowl are great choices for summer meals. I like to substitute for zucchini noodles. The chicken is always a great portion! The restaurant is busy on weekends and there is limited seating in the waiting area. If you stop by during winter prepare yourself or make reservations. I like to visit in the summer or during lunch in the late afternoon. Customer service is pretty solid.

    Shrimp Pho
    Kaley S.

    This is my fave local Vietnamese place. Service is always quick and the quality of the food is always consistent and tastes good! My go-to is the shrimp pho and the veggie crispy rolls. The shrimp pho comes with the beef broth, which makes it nice and flavorful. Their bahn-mi is also good. It's usually a pretty quiet place in there (unless you go during peak weekend hours).

    Rib-Eye Steak Cubes with Rice
    Sean O.

    Very nice restaurant. Great atmosphere. Been here multiple times and never had any issues. Food is great every time. Recently I like the steak cubes with fried rice and egg on top. Service always top notch!

    Katherine Y.

    This place is surprisingly spacious. There's a big outdoor area plus a large indoor space you wouldn't expect from the outside. The employee who greeted us was friendly and helpful with recommendations. I got the grilled prawns and pork skewers noodle salad bowl. It was amazing and a generous portion. We also shared the fresh rolls appetizer, which was solid too. It came out to $30 per person including tax and tip. I'd definitely come back.

    Grilled Pork Chops and Fried Egg Rice

    Ordered through Door Dash. Can't try food without utensils and napkins. Absolutely ridiculous and a 1 star just for that. $77 dollars spent, and neither were included. Egg was practically raw. Food was cold, had to re-cook everything. Salad or slaw missing from Grilled Pork Chops and Fried Egg Rice dish even though it was pictured.

    Coconut Chicken Stone Pot
    Ranic C.

    Food comes fast and tastes. This food is come with fish said and garlic. It is perfect match with the sauce. The service is good too

    Thai tea
    Shay B.

    Always a great experience. The waiters can remember orders without jotting them down, love the aesthetics such as utensils etc... the food is always good I had been craving it so my family and I went. The food this time was okay and I had the lemongrass chicken with a small beef pho broth. My daughter had a kids beef pho and hubby had the beef stew. The Thai tea was also a favorite for everyone and was really sweet

    Bun bo hue
    Josh K.

    Pretty solid restaurant for the Landing but nothing too special for me. The service was solid and is great to bring family to. I had the bun bo hue which was okay and missing the congealed blood (even though I opt out of eating it most of the time). The pho was pretty good and I think you should give it a try!

    Betty M.

    One of the locals took me to try the coconut steamed chicken in a hot iron pot. This is legit. We ordered this house special and asked for extra crispy of the streamed rice. The flavor is quite delicious! The entree came out in a hot iron pot, silimar to the Korean dol sot bibimbap, with the crunchy rice at the bottom of the bowl. The hind quarter chicken leg over the rice top with fried challis's and green onions and cilantro. A mixed fish sauce accompanied it and if you add a little chili paste to kick it up a notch. I need to go back and try their Bánh mì and other specialties. So good. Pleanty of parking, off stree or parking lot behind the place. The staff are so accommodating and nice seating area as well.

    Shrimp spring roll with peanut sauce, pork belly banh mi, the worst yam fries ever
    Grace J.

    The food was very mediocre - beef pho was OK, the beef pieces were a bit tough, the broth didn't have much flavor. The shrimp spring roll with peanut sauce was also surprisingly bland. The banh mi with pork belly was mediocre at best - pickled carrot and radish just a little off, meat without enough flavor, and the only thing I liked about the baguette was that it was soft, which may be a negative for some people who like the crunch. The yam fries were the biggest disappointment of all, mostly limp and inedible, undercooked. The golden IPA from Pike Brewing and Pinot gris were fine. Why haven't they converted the bathrooms to all gender bathrooms? There's one for women and one for men; as per usual, the men's was gross and women's had a line. Exasperating experience. Decor was adequate.

    Chicken pho (16 dollars......)
    Joe H.

    I visited this place for the first time in about 5 years or so....and my.....god..... They now charge 18+ dollars for beef pho and 16 dollars for chicken pho..... Bahn Mi is...15 dollars.... Food is okay and service is good.... But no thank you at that price point.

    Chicken baguette sandwich with sweet potato fries

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    I have enjoyed Rain City Market being a presence in DT Renton because they serve the function of a…read morebodega - convenience store, hot/cold deli, and provide a meeting space for the community. It warms my heart to see young families gathering on the weekends, students stopping in for a snack, older people having their morning coffee and newspaper, and workers grabbing a quick lunch. I especially love their Dole whip and fried chicken for a fun snack! This Market is also involved in a lot of the local events and efforts to strengthen the community and draw in business to the area, so you'll see them participating in dragon themed art competitions, the annual dragon egg hunt, and other cool events. As others have noted, parking can be tricky and limited. But the local park and ride is one building over, as are lots of neighborhood street parking, and some private lot parking within walking distance.

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