I really don't like giving 5 stars from one visit. I like to give the 5 stars after a few visits,…read moreto ensure there is consistency in all the things, but I couldn't help it. This restaurant is off of Mitchell, which is a busy street, so it is easy to get to. It is part of a large shopping center so lots of parking. The restaurant itself it pretty spacious and has lot of seating. Could very well accommodate a larger group. We were greeted and seated right away. The lady that seated us was very pleasant and met us at the table with iced water and our menus. We ordered: 1. Thai teas: refreshing and delicious. 2. House Special: came with fried shrimp, fried broccoli, Laos sausage, fried chicken, beef jerky and fried egg roll. All fried to perfection and a great plate to purchase to appease most palates. 3. Large sticky rice: which is a must! 4. Laos papaya salad (mild): this comes with 6 Thai chilies and was perfect heat. It comes with a side of fresh cabbage. It was all the things we needed the salad to be. The sauce was dark in color, salty and that danky goodness! 5. Laos sausage: ordered this on accident because I didn't realize there was some sausage that came on the house special platter which was fine because we knew we were taking stuff home. 6. Crispy pork belly: marinated perfectly and fried to perfection. Dipping sauce complimented it well. So much food and I believe the bill came in under $90. A good amount of food, delicious and filling. Glad we stumbled upon this place and don't think it will be our last visit!

Everything was overcooked Chicken wings were disgusting…read more They were hard and freezer burned. The server didn't interact with us. Just a really weird experience that was memorable for all the wrong reasons. This restaurant is clean, though, in the surroundings are pleasant.

We love coming here. Everything from the food to the customer service has been excellent…read more We ordered so many delicious dishes, including the papaya salad, kaopoon, fried tilapia, kao piek, beef laap, and several other tasty items. I would say their level 3 spice for the laap can get pretty spicy -- it's a slow heat that creeps up on you as you continue eating. One thing I'd ask for next time is some lemon or lime, as I like my laap a bit more tangy. They make their sausages in-house, and while they were good, I think they could be a bit larger considering the price, along with a touch more salt for a more savory flavor. That's just my personal preference. Overall, the food we ordered left us very satisfied. Our waiter was very kind and recommended a few dishes for us to try. Unfortunately, some items were out of stock, but that was completely fine. The decor is beautiful, and I love the lighting! It has the feel of a fancy dining establishment, but you can skip the suit and tie. We had no issues finding parking and their bathrooms (2) have been generally clean when I visited. Overall, a great experience, and we look forward to coming back.

I can't say it any louder, but this is a must if you enjoy fresh asian flavors and especially…read moreLaotian cuisine. The yum salmon, wok tossed beef and pretty everything else is deeeeeelicious! Service was great and Ramano made you feel like a long lost friend that is hungry and he wants to feed you, with plenty of recommendations if needed. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe, with chill music and it is an easy place to love to come back to. You better hurry on down and get you some!!

Really enjoyed our last meal at Blu Lotus! The basil crispy chicken was absolutely delicious!…read more Whenever I'm in the Ceres area, it's my first choice!

The staff is so friendly and helpful! 5 for them…read more The decor and spacing of tables is great! I appreciate that we weren't too crowded. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed with the food. The Tom Kia Ghai was very lime forward with very little coconut milk creaminess that I enjoy. The chicken was a bit tough too. The green curry was spicy, but beyond that it didn't have much flavor at all - not even salt. My husband's eggplant stir fry with chicken was the highlight of our food for sure! It was delicious.

When my sister went to school in Merced, we always made sure to stop by Papaya Lady whenever we're…read morein town. Since she has graduated, I won't be in town anytime soon, but I highly recommend them for some good Thai and Laotian bites if you're ever in Merced! They have a selection of delicious dishes and I have loved everything that I've tried. My go-to orders are the Papaya Salad and Khao Poon. The papaya salad is a must and the spice level was the perfect amount. The Khao Poon is a coconut curry based noodle soup that is so flavorful. I've also come to really enjoy the Nam Khao (Laotian crispy rice salad), each bite is crunchy and absolutely delish. Your Asian comfort food cravings will definitely be satisfied here. Wishing The Papaya Lady continued success!

I had the Papaya Lady bookmarked for a long time when I finally had the opportunity to try them on…read moremy way home from Merced. Located off on the corner of 16th Street and G (same plaza as Little Caesars), the Papaya Lady is actually tucked away inside a carniceria. The aisles of the market nearly block the counter to this little kitchen. It's the neon sign of "The Papaya Lady" buzzing that guides you to the back. We came in the late afternoon on a Saturday and they were already out of the fried chicken and sticky rice (next time!). We ended up ordering: Papaya Salad (extra spicy) - The little peppers in this gave the dish a nice kick. Super refreshing on a hot day. Nam Khao (crispy rice lettuce wrap with pork skin) - I highly enjoyed this one with all the crunchy textures and flavors. Will 100% get again. Khao Poon (noodle soup) - This broth had a subtle peanut flavor which was delicious. Wished it had more toppings. Nam Vanh (tapioca drink) - My drink seemed to lack the other jellies that I saw in other pictures and only had the lil tapioca balls, sweetener and coconut milk. It felt like it was missing something for sure. The owner is so nice and friendly. I don't know if it's a psychological thing, but every time he acknowledged or spoke to me, he used my name. It just felt automatically more warm and welcoming lol The price per portion is also legit. You get so much for what you pay. Our order kept me and the SO fed for almost 3 days. So nice to have some good Asian food in the Central Valley. Will definitely be back!

Always, and I do mean ALWAYS amazing customer service!! The waitress even remembers our order…read morebetter than me sometimes! The food is ALWAYS wonderful too! We had two chicken satay with peanut sauce, two penang chicken dishes, one spicy (for the kiddo), potstickers with peanut sauce (don't knock it until you've tried it!), and rice. Always clean inside and most of the booths comfortable. A few of the booths by the window are a little more narrow we have noticed. All in all a perfect experience!

There are few restaurants that I adore more than Thailand. Everything I've had has been perfection…read more If you're vegetarian or just want to try something new, don't sleep on their tofu option. It comes as sliced fried squares which gives it awesome texture and flavor. My favorites: the prik king, the pad eggplant, and pad see ew. Also the shrimp spring rolls are AMAZING. I recently moved out of the area and this is what I miss the most!!!! Quick service and amazing employees

It's been a minute since we've been to Thai Kitchen. We were living in Stockton and this was our…read morespot for Thai from 2014 - 2016. We were in town for wine tasting and hadn't had Thai food in a while, so we decided to stop by. What can I say...? Same great iced Thai coffee, deliciously fresh spring rolls, and the green curry couldn't have been better. We didn't see too many veggie dishes on the menu, yet at my wife's request, the kitchen made her fresh green beans in a garlic sauce. Thats right - fresh crisp green beans with plenty of "crunch" in a velvety garlic sauce. The prices are very reasonable considering today's crazy economy and we took food home! This is a family run business and the care and attention to customers is worth giving Thai Kitchen your support. We understand that they will be moving soon (just two storefronts away from the current location) and will have more room for more clientele. Judy and Sonny are very welcoming and personable. We wish them great success in the new location and we can't wait to be back to check it out!!!

Spring roll, best thing I had 9/10 BBQ pork with rice: 7/10…read more I can not recall the last item that we had, but it was a ground meat with herbs and was kinda spicy but manageable. That was really good as well 9/10 The service was nice, very helpful, and attentive My experience was good. The location is really tiny, a party of 10 people can fill up the whole restaurant.

I've been a fan of Green Papaya since discovering them as a food truck at UC Davis and I'm so glad…read morethey 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.

This place has really gone downhill. The nam tok beef salad should have been made with thinly…read moresliced beef, but instead the pieces were thick and unappetizing. It was also overcooked, making the meat extremely chewy, and it barely had any flavor. I drove all the way from Southern California because I was excited to eat here, but it ended up being a huge disappointment. I also ordered the khapoon, which was much too sweet. The only thing I enjoyed was the sticky rice. Overall, it was a waste of money. I won't be coming back. I'll give their original Bangkok Restaurant location a try and hope the food there is better

The food always hits the spot! The service is as fast as…read morethey could get it out but they forgot our orders so I had to go ask and they took longer But the food always good and eggrolls are a hit!

Great service - saucy sandwich. Parking in the back and…read moreside There's so much to shop for (chips, drinks, boba, snacks, meals, lotion, lightbulbs, etc