I visited Green Papaya with my family for the first time after hearing great things, and it lived up to the hype. I was pleasantly surprised that they were able to accommodate our party of nine on a Friday night without a wait. The ambiance is comfortable, making it a perfect spot for a family gathering. The service was friendly, and the food was decent. We shared a sushi bridge and several individual entrees, including the pineapple fried rice. A word of caution on the spice: if you enjoy heat, I recommend a level 2 or 3. My sister ordered the 3, which is their highest level; sampling it was a bit much for me personally, but the level 2 was perfect! read more

Enjoyed a Beef Pad See You on a Friday evening with some friends. The parking situation is not the best, a little parking lot out front but lots of street parking nearby. We ordered and got our food so quick! Snagged a sucker on the way out. Always a great spot to leave satisfied! read more

Green Papaya - Beef Pad See You - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Tofu pad Thai was amazing!! This place is very comfortable and has nice natural lighting. Everyone was helpful and kind. Good experience and will go back! read more

Green Papaya - Tofu Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I ordered the green papaya salad and it was fresh and delicious. I loved the tangy sauce and the crunch of the papaya was perfect. I also ordered the yellowtail roll which was yummy! My friends all enjoyed their food as well, and the waitress was lovely. There's a nice ambiance and our table comfortably seated 7. I would definitely drop by again if I'm in the area! Nice walking paths nearby as well. read more

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I have sat on this review for a couple weeks. This was my first visit. I've heard such good things over the years. Our server was warm and very kind. I had royal rice and spring rolls. The rolls were OK. I ate the broccoli egg omlette with a bit of the friend rice. I took the rice home but never ate it. I can't say experience was bad but I can say, I really wouldn't be running back. The sake was the best thing I had. read more

Really great service and generous portions served to you. The staff is super patience no matter if it's your first time or returning customer. It's hard to find good places to dine in these days that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations--Green Papaya does it all! Parking is a bit of a challenge depending on the time of day you go but don't let that stop you. read more

Very good 'goon game on display at Green Papaya. The crab Rangoons are light and crispy. The wrappers are thin. Generous fillings. Classic sipping sawce. Must order the 'goons. For the first time I ordered the cincy salad and I will be ordering this again. Crispy thin panko breaded chicken on top of a classic sushi restaurant salad. The dressing was more of a honey mustard than a ginger sauce. Sushi was bomb. Loved the green papaya and the omega roll. Those were the two favorites. Parking is difficult but found a spot out front. Clean place. Little warm inside though. read more

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I was slightly disappointed with this visit to Green Papaya. It has always been one of my favorite places for Pad Thai. However on this visit, the sauce tasted totally different. It felt like peanut sauce was mixed with some kind of red sauce. As a look through the pictures on Yelp, some of the Pad Thai's look more traditional, and some look more red like mine. I'm not sure if they changed their recipe recently or not. It's been a little while since I've visited. The service is always excellent and I will absolutely go back. I may just need to try a different dish. read more

Green Papaya - Chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The service was less than satisfactory, it was slow and me and my friend were basically ignored. We called out to them several times, and it took my friend physically reaching out to get their attention before acknowledging us. And it was slow we had been respectful. This isn't the first time that we've had issues with first place happens with carry out as well as DoorDash issues. read more

Came here because our group wanted some Thai food! We came just after they opened and got speedy service. The atmosphere is very serene with lots of plants and a little water fountain. It's not huge inside, there's tables and then a little bar. When ordering their spice levels are only 1-3, so I got pad Thai at a level 1 spice and it wasn't spicy at all (which I enjoyed). My mom got a level 2 spice and it "had some kick to it" as she would say. My food was yummy, not the best thing I've ever ate, but I'd definitely order it again. The menu has plenty of options so will be back to try more in the future. read more

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This was my first time going to this place based off recommendation. Overall, the appetizer of dumplings was super good. It came with a house sauce and they were pan sear dumpling i think they were shrimp. The service was okay she helped us determine spice levels! I opted for the bento lunch box which i don't regret! came with pad thai,salad, spring roll, sushi and miso soup! so yummy. We also got Mango curry it came with rice and let me tell you... it was SO FLAVORFUL! and felt like receiving a hug. overall i would come here again! read more

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The BEST Thai food! My go-to is the Drunken Noodle. People are friendly. Service is quick and efficient!

Great takeout pad thai! Definitely need to try the crispy version. Not the normal pad thai, but just as good if not better.

So this little place is Magical to say the least. Thai food is an all time favorite of mine and this place hit the spot. The sushi and Nigiri was so fresh and delicious. They also have some exotic fish options for Nigiri that you don't usually see like the Clam that is pictured. If you've never had Vietnamese coffee, this is your sign it is the best coffee in the world in my opinion. For entrees, if you don't want sushi I 100% recommend the Mango Curry. I asked the waiter and this was his choice and it was a great one. For spice level I got a 2/3 and it was just spicy enough without being unbearable. If you're in Oakley (or not it's honestly worth the drive) stop in! read more

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If you like true Thai food you can find it here!!! The service is amazing. The location is always clean and has tons of seating. Get the green papaya salad!! Hands down my favorite Thai restaurant in Ohio!!!! read more

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Love this place so much!! The food is full of flavor, menu has lots of options. The sushi is my favorite. Recently I've been ordering the green chicken curry. It's spicy and hot every time. My favorite go to meal when it's cold outside. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the food here, but service is always good too. read more

One of the only places open on Christmas Day and so glad it was. Started with a Tom Kah soup to warm up and it was amazing. We ordered a sushi feast with various rolls. All of the. We're great. Spicy Tuna, Green Papaya (with shrimp), California, Chula (imitation crab, avocado and cream cheese). Also got the Pad Thai and it was delicious. read more

I loved Green Papaya! The dining atmosphere is so nice, with lots of plants and seating options. The service was also great and extremely quick. We ordered crab rangoons, sushi, and pad thai which were all delivered fresh, warm, and within 15 minutes of placing our order. The food was really delicious and I will definitely be returning! Great price for good sushi too, I can see this becoming a staple for me! read more

Green Papaya - crab rangoons and california roll - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Decent Thai food on the sweeter and smaller serving side. PS: don't get fried pad thai. Dinner with friends Tuesday night. Parking lot is small so carpool if you can. Most people went for curry rice but I got Pad See You and a friend got fried pad thai. My pad see you was nothing special and definitely leaned on the sweet side. I did order two as I was hungry (and beef was better than pork). The fried pad thai had all the taste of a peanut candy part and part of the consistency. They didn't even finish their meal or take it to go and after trying it I decided paying for a second plate was a better move. Hyper sweet with a thick peanut taste it was not what you enjoy for dinner. Other than that staff was quick and understanding of our bizarre bill splits. Definitely a decent spot. read more

Green Papaya - Pad See You - Beef - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I have been here a few times now and the food is always delicious! I really love some of the unique sushi combinations (they have a veggie roll with seaweed salad in it!), and their curries are far better than many of the other local restaurants (including Wild Ginger and Lemongrass). The mango curry is slightly sweet with a nice savory balance. I love the basil sauce! For any lovers of Thai basil, this sauce is a must try. It has a strong yet not overpowering basil flavor. The cashew sauce is also unique with its honey lemon spicy sauce, and the Thai spicy is great as well. Service has always been kind and they ask if you'd like extra rice when packaging your food to go. Highly recommend! read more

Green Papaya - Lunch box with tofu with cashew sauce and tofu with basil sauce. Also comes with miso soup. - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This place is legit. One of the best Thai dishes I've had in a while, tons of flavor and the spice was accurate. I did yellow curry via DoorDash. Can't wait to try other dishes but the curry was so good I'll definitely order again. read more

This is a place I had been wanting to try. The service was ok, pretty average. Nothing that stood out. I had their lunch Bento box. I enjoyed some samplings of their food which were all flavorful. They have many options for the vegetarians. It's located in Hyde Park, conveniently located to many nice neighborhoods, a walking path, and more. The decor was cute and could be a cute spot for a date, gathering with friends, or dining alone. read more

Green Papaya - Miso soup - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I ordered a Buddha Roll here for carry out for a picnic at Alms Park and it was the perfect decision! The person I was with also commented that their crab Rangoons are the best they have ever had. Just one roll was filling for a delicious lunch. The order was also ready earlier than anticipated - fast service! Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Green Papaya - Buddha Roll - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This upgrade to four stars is actually way overdue, because Green Papaya has been better than its neighborhood Thai competitors for a few years now. But its performance during the Covid-19 crisis has been especially superb. The staff's take-out service has been really streamlined and sharp: easy to get through on the phone, usually ready in under 30 minutes, pleasant staff, maintaining food quality, etc. (Until recently, we almost never did take-out if only because food at all but the most casual or fast-food restaurants seems to suffer in styrofoam boxes or plastic containers.) We've been dialing them up every couple of weeks for the last three months. The chef/cook (pretty sure she's usually the one who brings your food out when you dine in) and whoever else works in food prep here in recent years have been excellent: Sauces have been both bold and balanced, the cooking of seafood is way better than average for the price range in this city, and excellent knife skills are evident with the veggies (which are never overcooked). Plus, Green Papaya will jack up that spicy heat when you ask for it. Finally, the restaurant hasn't increased its prices very much in the last five or six years, meaning that this is now a relatively good value. The "Classic Hot Fish" from the "Fish Story" menu (I get it with pan-fried snapper (although I'm not sure it's actually snapper) and the "Hot Thai Spicy Sauce" are tops on my list here. P.S. We haven't been to the Mariemont Green Papaya location for a year or two and had stopped going because it wasn't nearly as good as this Wasson Road location. read more

Been coming here for a few years now and I always order the same thing. Pad see ew, shrimp tempura roll, octopus nigiri, and pineapple fried rice. The inside feels homey, the staff is always friendly&attentive. Def one of my fave places for Thai food! read more

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This place has been a staple for so many years and yet I'm still amazed every time I find something new on the menu. Nothing disappoints. My new go to lunch is the Khao Soi. So many rich flavors and textures. read more

Green Papaya - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Back again and Green Papaya is still a great place to eat in 2025! Highly recommend it. They have a three star rating for food and I like my food really spicy, so I got the three. It was great though I may dial it down to a 2 next time! read more

Green Papaya has some of the BEST Pad Thai in Cincinnati and maybe Ohio. It was incredibly delicious bursting with flavor. The tofu was super crunchy and the restaurant was very accommodating for vegans. Staff was very accommodating as well as I went with a big group of people. I also loved the edamame. read more

Green Papaya - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food is consistently good. Their heat ratings are accurate, which is nice! The sushi has always been good too. The service is lackluster, I wouldn't recommend going if you have a movie or band to catch. It's in the regular rotation of restaurants we enjoy! read more

I ordered the "hot fish" red snapper, steamed. The fish was spoiled and inedible. The dish looked great but I couldn't eat it

It's a high A Okay for me. I'm hoping I'll be able to upgrade my review in the future as they do have some very tasty food but my experience is their consistency can be off and some dishes I did not care for including over cooked or soggy veggies. First experience, my husband and I were craving sushi for dinner and heard great things about this place, so let's give it a try! We placed an order for pick up with shu-mai (8 pieces of steamed shrimp dumplings) and sushi: a salmon and avocado roll, tuna and avocado roll, and a Rainbow specialty roll. Shu-mai was really tasty but preferred a soy-based sauce over their house specialty sauce that tasted too much like mayo. Sushi was pretty good, nice and fresh with good texture on the fish and bright avocado. Happy to find our sushi spot. Second experience, another to go order. Having sushi before had us curious to try more of the menu. We ordered Teriyaki Chicken and Basil Country Style (diced chicken) with an order of Vegetable Dumplings. I was not a fan of my teriyaki chicken. Chicken was dry and the sauce was tasty but the consistency was like water. Menu says it comes with "fresh crispy steamed vegetables" The veggies I got were either soggy or too hard. Could not tell if some were undercooked potatoes or sweet potatoes, really could not tell and was not happy with my order. My husband enjoyed his Basil Country Style chicken. Did not care for the Vegetable Dumplings, a bit mushy for our liking. Third experience and after, we got that Thai flavor craving again and put in another pick up order for some Pad Thai with Chicken and Basil Country Style Chicken and Siam rolls (egg rolls). Husband again was happy with his basil chicken and I liked my chicken Pad Thai better than my Teriyaki experience but again chicken was over cooked and noodles were on the dry side. Liking the flavors, I ordered the chicken Pad Thai two more subsequent times during our order out nights and the third time it was excellent! Chicken was cooked perfectly with so much flavor and the noodles were not dry and had that perfect wet kind of stickiness you get with that Thai sauce. Siam rolls were some of the best egg rolls I have had. Perfectly crispy on the outside and fresh, not mushy inside. I have also experienced the Ginger sauce with chicken and liked it minus the soggy slimy mushrooms I picked out. If you love ginger like I do, you'll like this dish. Also we have tried the Crazy Fried Rice with pork and it was okay, prefer the Basil Country Style Chicken. Heat scale is no joke! I like heat and spice and 3 was almost too much so we've stuck with a 2 going forward. I can't say much about the service as we have always ordered for pick up. We like our order out nights and movies! I can say the timing is always right on and food is never cold. Husband says they are always nice when he picks up the food. We look forward to dining in sometime. read more

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Honestly less than impressed for all the hype this place gets. The coconut soup was delcious and I would go back over and over again for that but the Massman curry I had was awful. It tasted like thick peanut butter and nothing else. I couldn't even eat it. My boyfriend ordered a sushi roll and the pad thai, which I thought was alright. Overall, I think this place is overhyped and don't see myself coming back, UNLESS it's for the coconut soup, that was absolutely delightful. read more

Probably my favorite small business restaurant in Cincinnati! It is always very cozy inside and the service is great, I've never waited more than 20 minutes for my food. Every time I come home, I look forward to coming to Green Papaya and ordering the Green Papaya Garden, my favorite dish! read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! I came for lunch a few weeks ago with some coworkers and I'm SOOO glad I did!! The food was so so good! Seriously just writing this review makes me want to go get some! I just had the pad Thai but It was so flavorful and fresh!! And you can pick your spice level! My coworkers both got bento boxes which were a good size and came with lots of options! Apparently one of my coworkers goes enough that they know her order by heart! Which I really liked because it shows they care for their customers! And although it was my first time I could tell they have excellent customer service with all patrons! The place is bigger than It looks on the outside! But there is limited parking so arrive before the lunch crowd just so you can get a good space! read more

Came here for a late dinner date and WOW! The sushi was incredibly fresh and tasteful. The parking lot was small, but the inside was very cute and the staff very welcoming and kind. Will absolutely be back here more often! read more

Green Papaya - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I haven't had Thai in a while and decided to order from Green papaya. Sadly I was very disappointed with my order. We ordered de Thai spicy veggie, and Thai spicy with Shrimp and chicken. The veggies were supper hard and it was mostly onions than any other vegetable, additionally the carrots and eggplants were huge pieces. Not worth the price. On the other hand, the Thai spinach with shrimp and chicken, the shrimp still had the shell, and it was mostly chicken that was very chewy. I guess the only good thing was the rice. Not sure if I would go back read more

The food was great and the staff was friendly. Would recommend to anyone looking for good Thai food!

Both the red curry and yellow curry were portioned well and had decent flavor. The summer rolls/crab Rangoon need some work, but they were okay. Service was very slow so don't be in a hurry. Not in any rush to return. read more

Green Papaya - Shrimp Summer/fresh rolls and crab rangoons - Thai Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is my favorite place in Cincinnati for Thai food! I got here for a usual Saturday lunch with some friends and got seated quickly. Appetizer recommendations: Golden bag, Shumai, Chicken Satay, Green papaya salad (to share) For beverages, stick to the hot tea versions if you are a fan. For main course, I've pretty much tried different things everytime and they've all been good to really good! Recommend the crispy noodles, crazy fried rice, panang curry, mango curry, bangkok fried rice, green curry and cashewnut. Their sake is good too! The only off thing is that the service is kinda slow and this time, I noticed that they pre-charged and levied a tip in the bill, which was odd. But the food isn't disappointing, so what the hell!? read more

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Their Green Papaya Roll and Chicken Fried Rice are great. All of their Sushi is good! Great Food read more