Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that…read moretomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today -- Thich Nhat Hanh Driving into a Central Valley town around 8 means you are hopeful to find a decent place to eat at, regardless of the hardship you might endure ;-) Noah's was an excellent find! Open later, in a decent area, with friendly service. Nd absolutely amazing pricing!! We got spring rolls, shaken beef, chicken satay and a salad for $37 dollars plus $9 tip. Oh, and that was with a Diet Coke too. Insanity. Food was very good with the favorite being the $12 shaken beef. A nice sauce, again at that stupid good price. This place is huge! I think a pizza joint in the past. Large screen tv and a consistent take out business. Street or alley parking. Food is probably 4+ stars but the pricing gets them a five!! Highly recommended in Merced.

Wow I forgot how good and cheap Noah's was. The service is always excellent and you get your food…read morefairly quick. The spring rolls are perfect and only $6 you can't beat that. The banh mi is my favorite in Merced. The meat is flavorful and all the veggies taste so fresh. I had never tried the shaking beef before, but I loved it. The meat was so tender, the rice was perfectly cooked, and the salad brought some freshness to the dish. The restaurant is pretty large and quiet so perfect for a quick dinner.

Always come here for my beefy pho Always welcome with smiles…read more I do recommend the hungry man plate !!

The parking lot is great, lots of space as it's part of a larger strip mall. Inside are plenty of…read moretables and they were quite busy on a Thursday afternoon which made me excited because it means the food would be good- The food was great! I should have read the description of the vermicelli bowl better and ordered spring rolls instead... next time! Mom got pho and loved it! The two girls that took the orders and served the food were really sweet and checked in a couple times to make sure we had everything. Slightly on the pricier side, but it's worth it.

Great food and excellent customer service. The pho here is authentic and tasty. I would recommend…read morethis place.

Special Broth $20.00. Pricey. You can count the thin small…read moreslice meat. Broth is bland. I'm going to Popeyes After this cause I'm still hungry. This is my experience, others may have different opinions. The 2 young female staffs are nice and attentive. Place is well maintained. Many people here seem to be enjoying the place. Give them a try and review it for yourself.

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!

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!

this place is my go to.for a refreshing smoothie and freshly fried baby egg rolls. i recently…read moreordered a tray of baby egg rolls for a work potluck. they were gone in minutes, i barely managed to save any for myself. good customer service is consistent. they also have a large variety of asian snacks/desserts in store.

Hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant tucked away in the heart of downtown Manteca, and one that's…read moreworth seeking out. My wife and I stopped in after our jog along the Tidewater Biketrail, making this our lunch pit stop after starting at Lathrop Road. The Char Siu Pork Bánh Mì is an easy 5/5. The baguette was fresh, crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy inside. The char siu pork was tender, juicy, and perfectly caramelized around the edges. Crisp pickled carrots and daikon, plenty of cilantro, and fresh jalapeños brought everything together. It's a well-balanced sandwich with a portion that's just right. The Grilled Chicken Roll'd deserves more attention. The grilled chicken reminded me of a flavorful chicken satay, and the peanut sauce complemented every bite without overpowering the fresh ingredients. If you're looking for a lighter, protein-packed option, this is it. They also offered complimentary strawberry and passion fruit refreshers. They were a little sweeter than my preference, but the flavors were refreshing. Next time, I'd order one at 50% sweetness. The restaurant is clean, inviting, and a welcome escape from the Central Valley heat. Service has always been friendly, and it's the kind of place where both the staff and regulars make you feel welcome. There's also a Tracy location, but I find myself coming back to the Manteca restaurant. It's smaller, more intimate, and has a charm all its own. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. Great food, great people, and a relaxed atmosphere. I always say, good food brings out the best in people. I always say, good food brings out the best in people.

Stopped by at this restaurant for a quick lunch. Service was very attentive. We got beef stew,…read morechicken noodle soup and lemon grass chicken vermicelli. The chicken in the vermicelli dish was outstanding, flavorful but not overpowering with spice. Salad items were fresh and crunchy. Both of the soup dishes were full of flavor, beef stew on a spicy side. Chicken noodle soup is old classic that was executed beautifully in this eatery. I tried Thai tea as well and it was yummy. Not too sweet. All in all, great value for the quality and quantity of food.

Got popcorn chicken and it was super salty. Also wanted a taro mochi waffle but they were out so we…read moresettled for the original. Didn't expect the waffle to have burnt parts of past waffles. The foods aren't that great here. If you want good quickly food make the drive to Merced.

Stopped for a Vietnamese coffee. Wasn't a Vietnamese coffee. Won't be returning , disappointing..read more

So good! We are new to Oakdale and needed a new Pho spot. This one is it. Yum yum yummmmmmread more

Charges for sauce- I want to start by saying that the food is delicious and the service is always…read moregreat. I genuinely enjoy dining at your restaurant. One concern I have is the recent charges for sauces on takeout orders. When dining in, sauces are provided at no additional cost, but for takeout there is now a charge for items like chili oil and even extra Sriracha packets. I understand that restaurants have costs to manage, and I'm not trying to be petty or rude. However, charging $1 for two Sriracha packets feels excessive to me. I would encourage you to reconsider these charges, or perhaps only apply them when a customer requests an unusually large amount of sauce. Small requests for condiments seem like a reasonable part of a takeout order, especially for customers who regularly support your business. I appreciate your time and hope you'll consider this feedback from a loyal customer.

Our family went to Sam's Café tonight. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. I…read morehad the Pad Thai and we shared the imperial roles. The imperial rolls were great! So was the pad Thai, several family members had other dishes and we were all pleased with our choices. It will be a place that we visit again!

Wonderful food at a great price nice atmosphere friendly Staff great service. Clean nice portionsread more

I love this place. Whenever I'm feeling sick and I just want soup I always think of this place. The…read morepho broth is so flavorful and warming. It was our first time getting the vegetables pad Thai but it was really good. The server asked us if we wanted it spicy and we didn't even know that was an option. Our server is really kind. She's there every time we go and we never seen or heard an issue. We also DoorDash from there occasionally. The Thai wings are also very delicious especially paired with sticky rice and their chili oil!

I used to love this place and the people! However went there recently and the new "manager" was not…read morenice and my order was jacked up! So I'm very unhappy and not sure if I'll go back! They lost something with me