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    Paupau's Kitchen

    3.9 (117 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tea with dinner
    Nellie B.

    This place is what my Hubby would call a "Chinese diner," but it was exactly what I was looking for, for a comfort food meal on an RV trip. We did their family style meal, and those include your basics, and nothing off a secret menu. That is what I wanted. Our hostess was a sweety, and treated us like I'm sure she treats all the nice folks who come here. It seems to be just her out front, and probably her Hubby in the back cooking the great food. It's not a big place, with maybe about eight small tables, so a big group may want to look for a diff place. Such great flavors with everything though, and I do forgive the nice hostess for trying to steal my husband lol. Still cash or check only!

    Ashley S.

    Great food and service! The sesame chicken was my favorite! We tried the fried rice, sesame chicken, bbq pork and noodles with beef and everybody loved everything.

    My Shu Pork in the front and Mongolian Beef in the back.
    Donna P.

    We were craving Chinese and were in Hayden, so we stopped here. Glad we did. It's small but comfortable. There was one lady answering the phones, handling to go orders, and waiting on tables in the restaurant. She did an amazing job and smiled the whole time. There is no alcohol served here, but the hot tea warmed us up as it was cold and wet outside. The portions are generous and reasonably priced. The Hot & Sour Soup was full of fresh veggies, chicken, and tofu. We were given a ketchup squeeze bottle of pepper sauce to make the soup with just the right amount of heat. Mu Shu Pork had plenty of cabbage, pork, scrambled eggs, and veggies. It's served with the traditional pancakes and hoisin sauce. The Mongolian Beef had plenty of meat, but not too spicy, and onions served on a bed of fried rice noodles. The Sesame Chicken was batter fried with a sweet sauce and a light sprinkle of sesame seeds. A bit sweet and needed more sesame flavor. We were also given two bowls of fluffy and sticky white rice. We ended up taking plenty home for another meal. We noticed many regulars were dining there, which is a good thing.

    Do yourself a favor and get the K3 for lunch.....
    William B.

    Wow. Finally found LEGIT Chinese food. Do yourselves a huge favor and ignore negative reviews including "tasteless" food. Apparently Covid messed up their tastebuds. I had the lunch combo K3 (sweet & sour chicken, pork fried rice, and chicken chow mein). Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious! This is definitely my new go to for fresh authentic Chinese food.

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    Cynthia M.

    Remember cash only! We love Paupau! Their egg rolls are fantastic. Today we ordered Bok choy Chicken! Yum yum! We like the owners too! Very friendly.

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    1 month ago

    Best Chinese food in the area. Very generous portions. High on my list of recommendations.

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    Very good fresh food. Fabulous authentic owners. Ask for some spicy flavor! Big portions, super reasonable prices

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    4 months ago

    Amazing food, always accurate and fresh. We have been eating here for years and it's always consistent and delicious!

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    2 months ago

    Not great food. Not great ambience. Cash only is a no go for me. They seemed like nice folks

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    11 months ago

    The food is always great and the owners are a kick. We always get take out and eat Chinese for days

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    Meh! Bland food, hardly any vegetables. Panda Express would be an upgrade imo. Take out or in restaurant dining if you want depressing x2.

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    9 months ago

    Clean and fresh food always. Nice and friendly owners. Service is excellent, portions large..

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    1 year ago

    The food, service, and ambiance are all terrific. I would recommend this place wholeheartedly.

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    The food is excellent and the people are nice and work hard to make your restaurant experience a good one.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, reasonable price. I come here 2x a month. Never disappointed. Ivenever done takeout. Always eat in.

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    3 years ago

    Great food, great service and huge portions! And at really great prices, too! Plan on taking a great amount of awesome food home with you.

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