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    Papaya Kitchen

    5.0 (74 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Two orders of pho
    Nik W.

    The food is phenomenal! And I'm from California, so I know good Vietnamese spots! The portions are good. The flavors on point! I highly recommend this place if you're in the area! I drove from Gainesville to come here so that should tell you how good the food is! And the owner is awesome too, so the customer service is phenomenal!

    Bryant S.

    I rarely leave reviews but only upload pictures for restaurants, but I have to leave a review for this restaurant that I accidentally discovered. While going to a nearby LA Fitness, I saw this on the way because I did not eat a dinner yet. I saw a choice between this, Thai Street food next to it, but I decided to walk in here. The place was extremely small with not many tables, but I could find a seat close to the window side. What made me to give this perfect stars for this restaurant is how kind the owner was. He gave me a fresh bottle of Ozarka water, and he was really showing a fantastic service. And the food was great, too. I thought it was little expensive at $18 for a bowl of shrimp noodle, but it was enough portion. So, while I would not normally give this high ranking for a restaurant that is not super fancy, I have to make an exception because the owner's service really made a difference.

    Beef Pho
    Margo F.

    A friend recommended this place and the reviews were good so we went. I had the beef pho and my friend had the beef vermicelli. My pho was great! It was huge, I took about half home. The broth was flavorful and it had the normal accompanying vegetables. I didn't see the meat raw, it was all cooked in the broth but there was A LOT of meat. More than I expected, it was also flavorful and tender. I think it was $18 which is on the high end for pho but I did have leftovers and really enjoyed it! My friend also enjoyed his meal and had leftovers. They offered a complimentary ice cream and we accepted. It's a small container of Blue Bell, which was thoughtful and we enjoyed it. We also shared the shrimp spring rolls, the shrimp were large and it was delightful. The restaurant is small but they seem to do a lot of take out so there was plenty of seating. Give it a try!

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    Alexa G.

    this place is legit, definitely will be returning as a regular. We ate so good, music was tea, and yeah potions are on point it's just perfect we love pho and the egg rolls like wow

    Beef Pho
    Katie

    This place is unbelievably amazing. I got shrimp spring rolls and beef pho and the flavor was stellar and the perfect warm meal on a chilly day. Alan was the friendliest man ever and ensured we had everything we needed for a delicious meal. I will absolutely come back here any time I'm in Dallas.

    Front of the restaurant in a strip shopping center.

    Everything is amazing! This is a Vietnamese food delight! I could eat here at least twice a week and never get tired of it! My whole family loves this place!! I'm not a hot spice kind of girl but my family likes it med & really hot spice and we are all given exactly what we want!!! I highly recommend this place!!!

    Goi Cuon Tom, shrimp spring rolls - love this! (April, 2024)
    Jennifer Y.

    I am crazy about Papaya Kitchen's "Shrimp Spring Rolls" - plump, juicy shrimps, lovely amount of vermicelli, lettuce, and bean sprouts, and delicious peanut sauce. Efficient online ordering. Welcoming pickup service. So glad this once beloved 'green papaya restaurant' being back. With the now named "Papaya Kitchen" being set up for mainly takeouts! CHEERS!

    #19- chicken plate
    Julio R.

    Was not my intention to visit this place but after trying it out, it was worth the price! Customer service and the taste of the food was great!! The ambiance was good!! I never review in yelp, so this review meant something.

    Pork and shrimp egg-rolls, #25, meatball pho

    This is one of the best restaurants we've ever been to. We got the meatball pho (which had sooo much flavor) and we also got the #25 which was a noddle bowl with char grilled pork & fresh vegetables. Both dishes were huge portions so definitely shareable which we love! The service was some of the best we've ever had. Super helpful with suggestions and our waters were always full. I would 10/10 recommend this place!

    Garlic chicken
    Marcy A.

    The sauce on the garlic chicken was delicious and the fresh vegetables were such a nice add compared to other pick up places. There are a few chairs to eat inside. I'll definitely be back.

    Pork vermicelli
    Revan J.

    Small establishment. Hole in the wall hidden gem. Amazing. Vermicelli. Fresh. Tasty. Excellent service. Super clean.

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    The food was fantastic, and the service was personalized an top notch. I will definitely be going back a lot. Thank you Alan!

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    1 year ago

    Alan is the man. Food is as well. I will be coming back. The pork spring rolls were to die for.

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    2 years ago

    Fresh, good portions. Maybe better than when it was on oaklawn. Shrimp spring rolls and pho are go tos.

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    2 years ago

    The food is delicious! The service is always great and they have a nice selection to choose from. Highly recommend

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    The food tastes delicious! The portions are very good and enough for two. Great service: friendly, helpful and great recommendations.

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    2 years ago

    We have shrimp rolls and noodles and they were delicious. We Will return very soon and often.

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    2 years ago

    A very small space, but everything else is big: food portions, flavor, service. This is an excellent restaurant!!

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    Alan M.

    Thank you, Ricardo. Hope to see you again soon!

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    Alan M.

    Thank you, Craig. Hope to see you again soon.

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    Had the Springrolls, service was very good! It is a smaller restaurant, but had a nice time.

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    Alan M.

    I am grateful for your kind words, Scot. Can't wait to see you again!

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    I am so happy to have your foods again! My family missed your foods! As always excellent service! Always a delight talking to you, Alan!

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    Thank you, Melissa.

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    Really cute and cozy, tiny space so just know it will likely feel loud…read more Lychee martini and carajillo were really really good Ravioli was delicious Stuffed leeks were awesome Garlic noodles were overhyped, too garlicky for me. BUT our waiter recommended pouring the sauce from the stuffed leeks in the noodles, and that made them amazing. Don't get the duck- it was severely overcooked, tough, didn't want to eat it. The carrots were really good, it's a small serving The chocolate cake was the best cake I've ever had. For a restaurant at this level of hype and price, customer service is a key component. When we walked in, our waiter welcomed us quickly, he took time to talk through the menu, give his suggestions, and I thought we were going to have that special experience. We rarely saw him again the rest of the night. Random very nice people would bring us our items and let us ask for another drink, but our waiter seemed to be actively avoiding looking our way, wasn't the one to check us out, or say thanks and goodbye. It was just odd, I think maybe he was overworked. A relationship with the waiter is a nice thread to tie a dinner into a real experience from start to finish, just a thought. We'd definitely go back and try different things

    Easily one of, if not my new favorite restaurant in Dallas…read more We celebrated my birthday here a few weeks ago and could not have had a better experience. We were seated at the bar, where a branded 'Happy Birthday' sign waited. From there, the bartender, Gabe, gave us a full rundown of the menu and offered suggestions for us. He could not have been more helpful or knowledgeable about each dish. He truly made the night feel special and even sent out two appetizers so that we got to try the dishes that he liked. Also, when we got were finishing up our meal and ordered the chocolate cake, there was a candle in it and he took our picture with a Polaroid camera to help commemorate the occasion. A small gesture that went a long way. The first dish that we got was the Kimchi and Gruyère rice fritters, which were one of the dishes that Gabe sent out and a great start to the night. From there, we ordered the stuffed leeks and the dauphine ravioli, both of which were fantastic and the highlights of the meal. Both must-order dishes. We opted for the branzino as our entree, and Gabe sent out a side of rice which paired with the fish perfectly. The only surprising miss for our meal was the garlic noodles, just felt a bit one dimensional. The chocolate cake was fantastic and a great way to end the meal. Overall will absolutely be back; we have talked a few times about what we will order the next time we visit.

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