Definitely a must visit for Thai/Lao food when in Stockton. Spacious, clean and excellent customer service. You can tell this restaurant is family run and operated. The food taste like mom cooked them with love. Portion is bigger than most Thai restaurants that I been too which I really appreciated. What we had: Lao Sausage, Pad Thai and Chicken Laap. My husband enjoyed the Lao Sausage and said it was tasty and cooked nicely. The Pad Thai was on a sweet side but still really good which my daughter ordered. She did say the need was on the big side and chewy. She said she will order chicken and tofu next time. I had the chicken laap which was FANTASTIC! MUST have!! Btw- this restaurant was featured on Food Network. They play the video on the screen and you can watch while u eat. Thanks for having us! read more

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Service is top notch here. Very patient waiters and waitresses. We had no idea what we wanted and they waited patiently adding no pressure for us to rush to order. I wanted the mango sticky rice and was disappointed to hear it is out of season. It is a seasonal item so will come back for it when it's in season. The sausage and sticky rice plate is a best seller item so that's what I got. It was delicious. Parking can be challenging as it is in a strip mall and shared with multiple businesses, most of them food places. We parked in the street because the lot was full. Ambiance is unique. Clean and modern. Lots of references to foodie Guy Fieri who visited the establishment before. This is a local small business, they deserve our support! Give them a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

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This place has really gone downhill. The nam tok beef salad should have been made with thinly sliced 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 read more

Green Papaya - Nuea Namtok - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

Greeted as you walk in. You order at counter then pick where you would like to sit. Plenty of tables to choose from. Restaurant has good lighting and plenty of natural light coming from windows. The food is always so flavorful. Our go to is pad Thai with chicken spicy. Crab fried rice, beef jerky, yellow curry spicy. Thai ice tea is a must! read more

We ordered from here on Door Dash. The food was good and they gave 4 big rolls. We will definitely order again. read more

Green Papaya - Spring rolls with their sauce - Thai Near Me - Stockton, California

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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I just came from a hangout with my friends in stockton and we all wanted to eat some thai food. We saw this down the road and wanted to try it. The place inside had room for seating and not that many people there when we got there. The place is you order first and pay first before you sit down and eat. It is kind of like a Cafe style restaurant. We ordered the platter plate, vegetarian curry, and chicken larb. I have to say that everything was very good. It was delicious and definitely come back for more. I dont typically drink cold water and had asked for hot water or tea but for some reason they do not have any tea or hot water. Regardless, the place was good. read more

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

Their kow piek was sweet, papaya was ok and pork belly wasn't good. It's a pay and eat kind of place. Those kinds of places just sets a different kind of environment. read more

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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The place was not very crowded and lots of AC, but I was surprised to see that we were ordering at the counter. Regardless, the food was beautiful, balanced and fresh. I loved to find pineapple in the fried rice! read more

I'm addict to papaya And this place is. My comfort zone every time I look at the inside of the place it comforts me read more

We dropped by on our drive back to Washington to grab dinner and found this Laos and Thai restaurant. The food was great, especially the sampler platter, priced perfectly and the serving sizes were definitely worth the price and more. Love that they give you the option to have it Laos or Thai style for the papaya salad, Laos style definitely on point. The house made sauce was best I've had, bought the $10 one to bring home. The owner's husband was an awesome host. I definitely plan on returning here anytime I'm in area. read more

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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I don't usually write reviews, but when I do, it's because I think it's important to share my experience. Today, I decided to try this place for the first time because I had been craving Pad Thai. I ordered the beef Pad Thai, and when I got it, the food was fresh and piping hot. The flavor was actually great, and I was really enjoying it. However, while chewing, I suddenly felt something hard in my mouth. At first, I thought it was just an ingredient, but thankfully I spit it out before swallowing it. To my surprise, it was a small piece of metal wire, possibly from a kitchen tool or utensil. I can't imagine what could have happened if I had swallowed it. The food itself was delicious, but finding metal in a meal is a serious safety concern. I hope the restaurant inspects and replaces any worn or damaged kitchen tools to prevent something like this from happening again. Food safety should always come first. I've never experienced anything like this before, which makes it even more disappointing. I'm not writing this to hurt the business's reputation, but rather to bring attention to an issue that needs to be addressed. I genuinely hope the owner takes this seriously and ensures this doesn't happen to anyone else in the future. read more

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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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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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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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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

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

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 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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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

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

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

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

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

One of our go to's! The pork belly, Lao sausages, sticky rice and pad se ew are all amazing here! It never disappoints

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

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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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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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

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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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

I have been coming to Green Papaya ever since their food truck days and the food is always tasty! The Nam Kao has quickly become my favorite lettuce wrap. Some of the items are too spicy for me even if I say mild but the spice is so addicting. Not pictured are Thai iced tea and coconut shake. I enjoyed the coconut shake very much as it tastes like fresh blended coconuts. The service has always been good every time we come. We have to place our order first at the counter and the food comes quickly afterwards as the servers bring it to your table. So glad they have a bigger location now, however, the only downside is the parking! read more

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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