We haven't been here for only God knows how long - in fact, my Yelp review of the Green Papaya in…read moreRiver Edge was 12 years ago (!!!) - but I remembered having fond memories of the place. So my husband (who btw was my boyfriend in my 2013 Yelp review) treated me to dinner at the Green Papaya tonight after work. We started with homemade crispy tofu and veggie spring rolls. Then for entrees, we ended up getting Malaysian Curry dishes. I wanted a soup - so I went with the noodle soup dinner. The coconut curry broth was delicious! My husband went with the curry entre (over rice with a small salad on the side). He said it was very good. The host was great; she was so friendly and welcoming. The food, hospitality, and overall vibe are what bring in the regular customers. We were surrounded by regular customers, as we kept hearing people at other tables rave about the place or say "good to see you" to staff there. It feels very cheery there. Nothing from my original Yelp review has really changed - except now I'm giving it a 5 stars! The Green Papaya is one wonderful Thai-fusion eatery!

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Food was super fresh and delicious! ++++ Roti - Was OK. A bit on the small side, but it was only $5, so you figure that would be the case that it was a small serving. The curry was a bit watery though. ++++ Tropical Mango with White Rice - Solid. Lots of mango slices and 6 pieces of large shrimp. Also, lots of tropical, sweet sauce, which made it delicious. ++++ Pad See Ew with Beef - Fantastic! Came out piping hot and fresh with plenty of beef and veggies. Portion was pretty big too. Personally, one of the best Pad See Ew entrees I've had in NJ still. ++++ Chinese Broccoli with Chicken and White Rice - Excellllllent. The chicken and Chinese broccoli had LOTS of sauce and there were carrots and mushrooms mixed in. The chicken was surprisingly pretty tender for chicken breast. + Employees were very friendly and prompt, always filling our hot teas. + Food came out blazzzingly fast, within minutes of us ordering. + Not a huge restaurant, but still plenty of tables and seats. + Private parking lot to the side. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came on a Saturday evening from 5:45-7 and it was quiet at first, but a steady stream of customers came in - mostly families - however, there were still open tables. CONCLUSION -------------------- - Unsurprisingly, the food during our dine-in experience was even better than when we did takeout! Definitely a solid Thai food option in the area!

The food is very good and the service as well. So glad to have…read more an authentic Thai restaurant near me.

Conveniently located just a block from my sister's. My nephew told me he liked their noodles here…read more I dropped by on my way home after spending the whole day in the city. I was tired, hungry and dying of thirst. My plan was to get their pad see ew as that's my favorite type. I ended up also getting their pork pad kaprow and the thai iced tea. And for funsies I also got the mango sticky rice. I had quite the spread on the couch when I got home. The food was so good. The spice was at the right level on the stir fry. Even the rice was perfectly fluffy. Best of all, it was so much food I ended up with a ton of leftover.

I was stunned to find my takeout actually taste good. That doesn't happen often, for some reason,…read moreand I have my own speculations why. Usually it doesn't travel well, and 2, kitchens don't put as much effort into to go meals because it's not as profitable. Well, worry not about that at Thai Shack. My pad woon sen was every bit as good as it would tasted dining indoors. My Thai tea was perfectly sweet and bitter, the way it should be. And my spring rolls still retained the crisp after being packed, even though it's been waiting to be picked up for 15 minutes. I'm very satisfied and will have to make another trip here when in town!

We were at a bball game down the street and wanted a snackysnack. As a Thai food snob (my father…read morelived in Thailand/nyc baby ) we were just hungry and my expectations were what I thought realistic for Teaneck Thai. Yet, I was humbled... We ordered a super simple meal and every dish had something that made it delicious and delightfully unique. Cute, clean and quaint but we got it to go. We were greeted by a lovely Woman and while it was hoppin with phone and Togo orders, she took the time to connect and thank us. clearly there is attention to detail and love in preparing this food! The crisp of the lightly salted pork belly and chive dumpling showed this is nacho average wannabe Thai grub. The peanut sauce, and tangy lime sauce with the pork... The perfectly adherent but not gummy sticky rice...we will be back! Thanks Yelpers for this win.....And we won the game too! Go Panthers

I love their beef noodle soup it's soul nourishing and I got it 2 weeks in a row LOL , Mother's Day…read moreand then my birthday ! Service is friendly promptly Ambiance jazz chill clean and modern feel Decent amount of seating too 5/5 would recommend !!!

Food was okay nothing special at all. Thai iced coconut…read morecoffee was amazing, on the sweeter side. Fried tofu special was good, not too oily. Pork dish was a lot smaller than pictures and it had a lot of fat but it was worth trying. The rice it came with was chewy and on the wetter side so that was a plus. Kao soi had a prominent coconut flavor, it was spicy and the chicken it came with was super tender. Not a big fan of their rice noodles but the crispy noodles that came on top was a good texture contrast. Crab curry was yummy good for those who like seafood and that fishy flavor. Skip beef noodle soup. Mango sticky rice was good but some parts of it were bruised so not too happy with that. Service was alright. Good interior vibes though. Not sure if I'd come again as the food wasn't anything outstanding.

My friend loves this place and maybe it was an odd night but...would not repeat…read more Spring rolls, so oil logged you could physically squeeze them and oil would pool on the bottom of the container. Crepe? An amalgamation of textures that likely shouldn't exist? Soggy mushy texturally just unappetizing and wet, the bottom of the container had a solid coat of water on it so everything inside was just mushy. Green curry, curry flavor good but that's where it ended for me. The tofu was totally mushy. Lychee juice, I love lychee but this tasted artificial and very watered down. We did door dash so I can't speak on service or ambiance but my friend will have to enjoy this on their own

I ordered takeout and the food was very good. I really enjoyed the pad Thai and the mango sticky…read morerice. Good solid Thai food!

- Bright, spacious, and welcoming restaurant located in the Little Ferry Plaza shopping center;…read moredining room is clean, comfortable, and features a simple, modern design - Plenty of seating options, including large booths near the front, tables throughout the main dining area, and a cozy nook in the back with a long row of tables; three TVs were playing different programs, offering something for guests of all ages - Staff was friendly and attentive, service was swift with food arriving quickly after order was taken - Portions were very generous, and everything was served hot and fresh; the curry pork katsu was massive, perfectly crispy, and paired with a rich, hearty curry loaded with beef, potatoes, and carrots; the Hamburg steak was juicy with a flavorful sauce; the tomato pollo had plenty of sauce, the thick spaghetti noodles were cooked on the softer side; however, the chicken was slightly dry; the "small" roll definitely lived up to its name, but it made for a cute appetizer for the kids - Banchan included a fresh dressed green salad, along with unlimited kimchi and pickled red radish - They also serve iced rice water, which was incredibly refreshing and a nice touch alongside the meal

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Small Roll - Was good, kids loved it and was cut into little, tiny sushi roll pieces. + Curry Pork Cutlet - Hands down, possibly the finest (and largest) piece of fried pork cutlet I've everrrrr had. Fried to perfection and as crispy as anything out there! The curry was so full of carrots, potatoes and meat and, oh yeah, was absolutely delicious! Loved the side salad, macoroni salad and corn salad too. + Hamburg Steak - Fantastic entree. Super flavorful burger steak with a sunny side up egg on top. = Tomato Pollo - Lottttts of tomato sauce in the dish mixed in with spaghetti and chicken breast. Chicken was a little dry ... and the sauce actually reminded me of ... Chef Boyardee???? Nevetheless pretty good still. + Banchan - Included unlimited kimchi, radish and salad with dressing. All of it was very good. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Solid. Waitresses were courteous and very quick to seat us and take our order when we were ready. + Food arrived very quick after we ordered. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Spacious interior. + Verrry modern and nicely decorated restaurant. + Minimalistic furniture with a white and brown color scheme. + Large private parking lot that is shared with the rest of the Little Ferry Plaza shops. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came in at around 11:45 AM on a summer Sunday morning and there were only a few tables occupied. Even throughout our meal, the restaurant never came close to reaching capacity, but it still got pretty busy.

Englewood's main Street isn't short of restaurants and eateries. Tons of cuisines are represented…read moreon this short set of blocks, and there's a good selection of chains and small businesses. But when it comes to Thai food, there's just two, and Khao Thai is one of them. Inside, the space is fairly large but it's kept relatively quiet and intimate with lots of two-tops. Our crispy calamari appetizer was a bit of a letdown. While hot and crispy, they seemed to have been breaded and fried as clumps. Even the accompanying sweet chili sauce couldn't mask that tough, rubbery texture. Entrees fared just a little better. My pad see ew was a little bland but perked up with some chili sauce dribbled over the plate by the spoonful. I chose beef as my protein and while there weren't a ton of beef pieces, the few I had were wonderfully tender. Service was friendly and lovely. Our server (who I also assume is the owner) welcomed us warmly and was quick to check on us. I was endeared by the owner's young daughter who came by to help and made sure all our water glasses stayed filled. I know we're riding the giant inflation wave, but the serving size felt a little paltry for the prices. Even after an appetizer and two entrees, we both had enough stomach space after dinner to fill up with nuggets at a nearby fast food restaurant.

The portion size is quite small. I just had Thai at another location earlier this week and this is…read morea stark difference. Flavors were okay. The pad Thai was way too sweet. The waitress wasn't rude but she didn't come back after bringing the food. Another person, maybe the manager or owner (and adult whereas the waitress was a teen or very early 20s) came out and never even spoke to or looked toward our table. I guess if I was desperate for Thai and nothing else was available I might try again but I'm not. I don't plan to return. The pad Thai is very one note which is the opposite of what makes Thai food amazing to begin with.

We happened to be doing some shopping in the Paramus neighborhood and were in the need for a dinner…read morespot. We were craving some sort of Asian cuisine, and I had had DD Thai bookmarked to try, so we headed to the restaurant. The small place was tucked away in a strip mall, just off the highway. We parked the car and managed to get into the restaurant without slipping on the massive amounts of black ice that had accumulated in the lot. The restaurant's decor was lacking in that the booths on the right side of the place had ripped upholstery and the seating on the left side was in better condition, but mismatched. Despite the furniture, the woman running the front of the house was very sweet, and the food was great! We started with the Curry Puff appetizer. The 3 large dumplings had been completely stuffed with a sweet chicken curry, while the fried, flaky exterior was a nice golden brown color and not at all greasy. My Pad See Ew with Chicken was very flavorful and perfectly cooked, though it could have used a tad more sauce. My companion felt the same about his Drunken Noodles, which he similarly scarfed up, though he would have preferred more spice. I have now tried several Thai restaurants in Bergen County and many of them have fallen short on delivering the flavorful impact I would expect from the cuisine. However, DD Thai was definitely one of the better ones in the area!

Good Thai spot serving all of the classics. Usually go for the beef basil and the tofu drunken…read morenoodle. Ingredients are fresh and service is quick. Have only order take out. Parking right in front. BYOB