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    Sticky Rice Restaurant

    3.9 (432 reviews)
    ModerateLaotian, Thai, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Cheryl V.

    Ceres-We used to order from this place during Covid (2020). I've never been inside the restaurant until now! Super cute and very clean. I tried their beef jerky and it was outstanding!! Really different, but chewy, and tasty. I stuck with something I know and love...Chow Mein. Yes, I know, kind of boring but it's what I was craving. It did not disappoint. Savory, with a hint of kick along with plenty of veggies and chicken. While I am visiting, here in California, I need to get all of the good food that I can before I head back to Orlando. I definitely recommend this cute little spot.

    Josh D.

    I was craving something fresh and lighter over rice, stoped at Sticky Rive for the first time, and was impressed. I had garlic pad Thai with pork. The veggies were super fresh, the pork pieces were big and the sauce was lighter and tasty. The service was quick and polite, the restaurant was clean and simple. I thought it was delicious, a great value, and it was quick. Definitely will be getting lunch again from here.

    Mango dessert, so delicious
    Grace W.

    Fresh and delicious, I loved they add a lot of bamboo and variety veggies. The yellow curry just perfect for a kick not too spicy

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    Mara K.

    Still delicious as always! Service is quick. The seafood Radna was mouth watering. Everything as ordered is always tasty!

    Stinky papaya salad

    I really don't like to speak bad about restaurants. But I was really looking forward to some authentic Thai food. This place was not it. In fact the Papaya salad smelled like cow manure. We ordered red curry, drunken noodles, basil fried rice all of which were very disappointing. Noodles mushy. And flavor is very off. We definitely will not be back. I cannot recommend this place. Hoping I do not get sick actually :(

    Lunch special crying tiger with papaya salad and Thai ice tea!
    Jessica K.

    Clean comfortable quaint restaurant on a busy street with not so many parking spot. The lack of parking was worth the perfectly cooked Steak! It was perfection paired with the spicy crying tiger sauce and papaya salad. The staff was nice and helpful.

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    HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! I found not one but TWO hairs in my plate of food and they refused to re make it.

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    Service was great! Food was amazing! Will definitely return. My Granddaughter suggested it!

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    11 months ago

    The Ambience is great the service it's really good and the food it's delicious first time here and definitely we are coming back

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    They moved to Mitchell next to Angry Chickz. They had good food so looking forward to see if the same owners own the new location.

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    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!

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    My significant other and I came here on a Sunday afternoon and we chose to dine and and there were…read moreonly a few other people inside! The there was a few small tables inside and you can also buy some items for home at the fridges/freezers near the cash register. The plaza was suuuper busy especially because it was a weekend so it was kind of hard finding parking so just a heads up. I got the: - Kao Piek Sen: This was soooo good! The noodles were so chewy and bouncy, it was the perfect texture and the soup was a bit thicker which i looove! So delicious, would definitely get again hehe We got the: - Beef Stick: I thought the flavor was spot on and the sticky rice was yummy but the beef stick was a bit dry so it was kind of tough to get through I would definitely come here again to try a few other things on the menu I was eyeing and I've been craving the Kai Piek Sen since! There aren't many laos/cambodian spots around the area so I was super glad we got to try this place!

    Best food ever. I come all the way from SF just to eat here. I highly recommend the fried chicken…read moreplate, add a spicy sausage. I also recommend the Laos Chicken Noodle Soup. The service is friendly. The store has limited seating but I've never had to wait for a table. It is a very clean and open space to dine in.

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    Amok: Steamed Catfish  w/ coconut cream, lemongrass, spices, kale ($15.50)
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    We love coming here. Everything from the food to the customer service has been excellent…read more We ordered so many delicious dishes, including the papaya salad, kaopoon, fried tilapia, kao piek, beef laap, and several other tasty items. I would say their level 3 spice for the laap can get pretty spicy -- it's a slow heat that creeps up on you as you continue eating. One thing I'd ask for next time is some lemon or lime, as I like my laap a bit more tangy. They make their sausages in-house, and while they were good, I think they could be a bit larger considering the price, along with a touch more salt for a more savory flavor. That's just my personal preference. Overall, the food we ordered left us very satisfied. Our waiter was very kind and recommended a few dishes for us to try. Unfortunately, some items were out of stock, but that was completely fine. The decor is beautiful, and I love the lighting! It has the feel of a fancy dining establishment, but you can skip the suit and tie. We had no issues finding parking and their bathrooms (2) have been generally clean when I visited. Overall, a great experience, and we look forward to coming back.

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