the best thai food in indy. i have never been disappointed in the food here. it is seriously one of my favorite places to eat.

Forgot how good this was. Lunch portion is very generous. I love bean sprouts, so always excited when a dish features them. Service was great. Food came out fast. Maybe wished it was a little hotter, temperature wise but very minor complaint. They weren't shy on the "Thai hot," and I appreciate that. read more

Thai Papaya - E21. Pad Bean Sprout with chicken, Thai hot. Yum. - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Small strip mall restaurant. Food was good. I had the veggie spring roll and Rama Thai. The service was good and attentive. No complaints. read more

Thai Papaya - E24.. Rama Thai peanut sauce with chicken over cabbage with broccoli. - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Revisited this place after many many years even though I had no good reason to not go there. Our server was patient with taking our order, since we were a bit undecided. We started off with Fish cakes and Calamari. The calamari was excellent and different than usual style. More meaty and light breading. The fish cake was a bit different than what we were used to, as well. Not prevalent with the scent of lime leaves and not as bouncy as we have experienced in other places. Preferred the calamari over fish cakes. I absolutely love that they have good Thai options for kids meal. I dislike when we go to non-americas restaurants and the kids menu offer the same few items like Mac & cheese, nuggets, etc. My daughter chose the kids pad see Ew. I opted for the pad kee Mao. Other members of my family ordered pad mushroom and basil & green bean with chicken. Our food orders came out pretty quick and I was in love with the pad kee mao - the wok breath was prevalent, the veggies had the perfect crunch and everything was generously coated with sauce. I ended up eating more than I needed to because it was just so tasty! My family enjoyed their entrees too especially the pad mushroom. We hope to be back soon to try different entrees. read more

Thai Papaya is one of my favorite restaurants to go for lunch. The restaurant is a tiny hole-in-the -wall in a little crowded strip mall. They have seating for about thirty at a dozen close tables and it fills up quickly, so you need to get there early. There is one large table that can accommodate 8 set-up regularly. The servers are always attentive and friendly. Jip was our server today and he was super. The lunch menu offers a wide selection of Thai favorites and everything on the menu is delicious. I generally start with soup, which is a tasty Thai sour broth, but you have a choice of spring roll or Thai salad. Today, I had the Pad Kee Mao with chicken (aka Drunken Noodles). You can adjust the heat level to your preference and I had medium heat. The sauce is made in-house and delicious. The portion is generous with a lot of crispy vegetables and thick noodles. I like the Pad Thai, too, and I hear the Green Curry is good, as well. They serve dinner, too and do a robust carry-out and delivery business. There is one unisex bathroom that needs some attention. You can get beer or wine. read more

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When restaurants have been open for decades, trust them. Thai Papaya has been around long before the other 15 Thai restaurants surrounding Zionsville, and it remains excellent! My husband loves Pineapple Fried Rice *only* from Thai Papaya. Add shrimp or veggies to a dish? You'll have no question where your $2-3 went, it's packed full. I'm so grateful they're available on DoorDash so we can enjoy even when we aren't in the immediate area. Each meal includes a soup, salad, or spring roll- they are each delicious!! Ambiance is lovely. read more

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Had a great lunch today of red chicken curry and pad Thai. The lunch specials come with choice of soup, salad or a spring roll. Service today was friendly and fast. We were in a bit of a hurry and they offered to rush our food to help us out. Our kiddos split a pad Thai and still had some left overs for a snack later. It's not a fancy place but it's our "go to" Thai spot and consistently delivers quality food whether dining in or carrying out. My office recently catered a large lunch order and it was a crowd favorite, with several requests to repeat the order again. If the atmosphere were a little brighter and refreshed, I'd give it 5 stars. read more

We were craving Thai food for lunch and ordered through GrubHub. I got the cashew chicken and appreciated that their top dishes were labeled as recommended and that I was able to directly choose spice levels. It came as a lunch special, and I loved the soup and spring roll that came with it. My husband went for pad Thai and loved that too. The rice could use a bit more moisture, but we look forward to coming in person soon to try it fresh, as that's always the best way to enjoy a new dish. read more

Thai Papaya - Cashew chicken lunch special - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Vibes: Seem to be primarily a DoorDash or delivery place but the service was very fast. It is good for dine in too. I got the pad see ew. It came out fast and hot. The noodles were great with mild spicy flavor. Thai Basil is used and that was one of the highlights because it really adds Thai flavor to the entire dish. Side of Tom yum soup. The veggies are very well stir fried. There is Carrot, bell pepper, crispy crunchy lettuce, and broccoli and they all have a slight stir fry char and aren't undercooked either. The same goes for the egg. Execution was very good because it is not swimming in weird sauce it's properly stir fried and seasoned. Portion size was just right and I had a little to take home for leftovers. $13 made this very very affordable. read more

Thai Papaya - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Unassuming restaurant in the middle of a shopping center? They also have an amazing lunch special with prices you can't get with quick food options? Fresh and delicious? Sign me up! Boss and I decided to get lunch at the first place that caught our eye and so glad it was Thai Papaya! It is a very simple restaurant with just a few tables but what it may 'lack' in vibe it more than 'makes up for' in food and service. For lunch you get an entree and spring roll for about $10. $10?! You can't get much of anything for $10 anymore (fully leaning in with this). I got the Tom Yum soup with medium hot spice. Oh baby that broth was made with love and layers. And you know how Thai spice can vary. Well I can handle my spice but Lordy my nose was runnnnning. Spring roll was hot and crispy as it ought to be. The server was sooo sweet and took such great care of us! I'll be returning for more spicy tears. read more

Thai Papaya - a bowl of soup on a table - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I stopped in on the way to Gator Motorsports which is just down the road. I came in and was able to order my meal and be eating in less than 10 minutes. The food was very good and I will have to say it was worth stopping in. If I am in the area again, and I do get over here on occasion. I would be happy to stop in for a meal. The staff took very good care of me as well. read more

Thai Papaya - Drunken noodle with chicken - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Thai Papaya is absolutely phenomenal! Four years ago, I didn't even like Thai food, until everyone at work started raving about Thai Papaya's Pineapple fried rice, and I decided to give it a try! I've since tried quite a few different dishes and they've all been wonderful. The prices and quality are phenomenal! My sister's favorite cuisine is Thai food, and lives in another state, but isn't happy with the Thai restaurants near her. So, every time we see each other, I order, like, 4 orders of curry, freeze them, and drive them to her! I'm literally her Thai food dealer. We've tried Thai food all over the country, literally coast to coast, and Thai Papaya still ranks as one of the best! She loves the Panaang and Red curries, my favorites are the Pad See Ew, Fried Rice, Ginger Chicken, and Basil Chicken. (Also, the prices are so much better if you order in/takeout. DoorDash inflates the prices and makes up charges for things that the restaurant doesn't). Please give it a try, you WILL NOT be disappointed! read more

I found Thai Papaya on Yelp, it is located near my office. I ordered food Togo on the phone and it was very easy. The food was prepared quickly and the order was accurate. I ordered the lunch portion of chicken pad Thai, which came with a cup of Tom Yum soup, my FAVORITE! I love the flavor of Tom yum soup, it is delicious! I also ordered an appetizer, crab Rangoon. The food was portioned well and it was delicious! I will definitely be back! read more

Thai Papaya - Chicken Pad Thai with Crab Rangoon and Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We have been coming here for a few years. Love the pineapple fried rice. Overall, seems to be one of the best regarding flavor when compared to many others that are just the same ole same ole. The place is clean and well worth the try. It's good enough we drive 35 minutes to get here, bypassing many others. read more

Thai Papaya - Fried rice. - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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we are lunch here and we're really impressed with the food. we had one of the noodle dishes and a green curry, both were quick and delicious. excellent service and value, highly recommended. read more

Our absolute favorite Thai place! We have been coming here almost weekly! My favorite is the Kao Soy. read more

Thai Papaya - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I absolutely LOVE this Thai place. I've only ever had the pad Thai & spring rolls, but i actually crave it at times. It's super spicy (if you want) and just so delicious. That's all I have to say. If you haven't tried it - run! We always order it for take out and it's always fresh! It's a calm small environment. read more

Best Thai food in Indy. Every time I come back to visit my family, I make sure to stop by.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. The Massaman curry with chicken was delicious. I went with hot but may step it up to the super hot next time. Decent portion and price for a lunch. read more

Usually don't go to Thai often but this place wasn't bad, my friends all loved their Thai curry entrees and pad Thai. I got crab rangoons and an order of their fried rice which has egg in it. It was well seasoned and tasted great! The crab rangoons tasted more authentic and had more crab as well. I would go again , the server was friendly, the service was pretty efficient the food was all delicious and of good quality a little better than most Asian take out style. We actually ate inside, wasn't anything special but was clean and tidy. read more

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I really like this place, generally uncrowded, reasonable, and good food. Today I had the Thai Basil Stirfry chicken with white rice. It comes with a side for which I choose the spring roll. the stirfry was great, the egg roll was just OK but probably not the right thing to order for take out anyway- they also offer salad and soup instead of the egg roll. read more

This, our second outing at Thai Papaya, and we again are in a small cozy spartan dinning room with great big Thai flavor. As good as, if not better than, the Funkster standard...Thai Lanna. This chilly pre-Thanksgiving Friday evening saw an app of steamed marinated ground pork dumplings (4 @ $5.99). Entree plates ($11.99 ea.) of Padd Kee Mow-stir fried wide noodle with banana peppers, white onions, napa, broccoli, carrots, garlic and Thai basil; and Padd Ka Na-stir fried mixed veggies (the complete veggie bin) in a homemade brown sauce. Each entree had choice of meat plus soup, fried spring roll or thai salad. The service was easy and relaxed, just the way we Funksters like it. Meal time is always the best time of the day and for the Delectable Mrs. Funk and I, Thai Papaya just may have raised the Thai-alicious bar! Stop in and you too, may be... Fit to be Thai-ed! read more

Thai Papaya - Yum...Padd Ka Na bottom; Padd Kee Mow top! - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Tucked behind the plaza behind the McDonald's off Michigan Rd., this place was yummy! Came here on a Wed. night for dinner and it was pretty empty. It was great because we had fast service and no wait! The atmosphere was very casual and calm with music playing in the background. Our waitress was very nice and prompt. Their crab rangoon was filled with the goods and had crispy edges...highly recommend. The chicken pad thai was HUGE and so delicious. I would come back! read more

Thai Papaya - Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Solid Thai food option. We ordered through DoorDash and it was delivered promptly. We were very pleased with the price, quality, and portions. Spring rolls were just ok. I wasn't a big fan, my husband didn't mind them. Sweet and Sour was fantastic. Tons of chicken and pineapple. Generous serving for the price. Entree included rice and a small soup. Will order this again. Green Curry was a hit with my husband. He was pleased they didn't sneak eggplant in (many Thai places include eggplant). Spicy level was accurately medium. Delivery had some soup leakage but I certainly don't blame the restaurant for that. Soup is hard to delivery safely. read more

Thai Papaya is one of the best! There are several Thai places in the area but I would come here every time! It's small so don't try to come with a large party during the lunch/dinner rush. It's also in a smaller strip so don't expect ample parking. I use to come here to have lunch with my husband but since he got a new job, I stopped coming here but now I work over here and I am pumped to be back! They're quick (I've gotten my carryout order in 8 minutes before) and the portions are nice sized. I got the Pad Kee Mow because I love the wide, thick noodles and it came with crunchy vegetables, lots of beef, and the perfect amount of spice! Grabbed a punch card on the way out, too! read more

Thai Papaya - Pad Kee Mow - lunch comes with choice of spring roll, soup, or salad. - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The best Thai food in Indy! The guy that works there is always so polite and has great customer service. The place is cute and cozy. I see them constantly clean and wear masks, which is much appreciated. Prices are great, and the food tastes more fresh compared to most other places in Indianapolis. read more

Very nice food Great ingredients and flavors. Had my usual Tom Yum soup, and stir fry Basil Chicken. All in all a very nice meal. Ordered delivery and came well packaged no spills. read more

Great pad Thai and dessert!! Friendly couple owns this place! I need to hit it up again!!!

One of my favorite Thai restaurants. The food is always amazing and the service is excellent they are so helpful when it comes to helping me choosing the right thing on the menu. If you don't like your food really spicy i wouldn't go past a 3 spice level. I got a 4 this time and my mouth was on fire. Make sure to try the spring rolls they are perfect . read more

Thai Papaya - Thai Fried Rice (Kao Pad) - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We have had consistently good food from this restaurant. They seem to do a lot of carry out - that's all I've had so I can't speak directly to In-restaurant dining. The portions are generous and the quality is excellent. Every time I've dealt with employees they have been courteous and helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant for all your Thai cravings! read more

Such a great spot for lunch takeout! I tried the drunken noodle special which comes with a side of either salad, soup, or spring roll. The food was piping hot when I arrived. Portion to price ratio is excellent. I never fully know when I order spice level, does medium to me mean medium to you? Or am I about to burn my mouth off? I went on the cautious side of mild/medium and thought it was accurate (at least to me). read more

Thai Papaya - D25. Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I really enjoy this place. It's near work and a perfect place to head to lunch. They have a set lunch menu with about 20-25 dishes to choose from. The place is small and sometimes full as most people do order and eat there. But, they are extremely quick and efficient. With all Thai places spice level is a real thing. I would say this place is a little liberal with their spices at each level. I get medium and it is a definitely spicier than medium other places, but I still enjoy it. Great place! read more

Thai Papaya - Lunch Menu - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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In a tiny strip mall slightly hidden from the busy intersection of Michigan Road and 91st Street sits the tiny restaurant called Thai Papaya. It's a rather unassuming building, and if you didn't know the restaurant was there, you'd probably miss it. I've worked within a mile of Thai Papaya for over 5 years and only just found it as we were returning a rental car to the nearby drop off spot. I counted about 10 tables in the entire place, and only two people working (one in the kitchen, one doing everything else). The lunch menu only has about 12 items on it, most priced between $6 and $7 and come with a choice of soup or spring roll. I chose the #28 - Thai Chicken Green Curry ($6.80). The spring roll did absolutely nothing for me, so I'm skipping over it and talking about the Green Curry instead. It was a delicious green curry paste mixed in coconut milk with bamboo shoots, bell peppers and chicken and served with a side of white rice. I ordered it medium, which was right on the border of being too hot for me. On a cold day though, it hit the spot. I've thought a lot about that curry over the past 24 hours, and as lunchtime approaches, I wonder if it's inappropriate to head back for a second round of green curry. Yeah, it was that good. read more

Thai Papaya - Lunch menu - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We ordered takeout for a work lunch and the order process through Door Dash was easy and quick. The food servings are generous for the lunch specials. I thought they did a great job taking COVID precautions of ensuring everything was wrapped and separated by order. The food was delivered right on time and was still hot when we got it. I would say the spice levels seemed more mild than what I was expecting and the rice was a touch dry/overcooked, but all in all, for a takeout experience, I would order from them again. read more

I was craving late night pad thai and I scrolled across this gem of a restaurant while ordering doordash since it was pretty cold. I ordered pad seuw which I have never tried before, but I'm sooo glad I did. I ordered it hot (you can tell them how mild or spicy you want it). It was definitely spicy and very flavorful. The portion was way bugger than I had predicted so I couldn't eat it all and had leftovers. On a cold day this certainly warmed my little soul, I will definitely try this place again very soon to try the pad thai and report back. read more

Thai Papaya - Pad seuw. The picture doesn't do it justice - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Nice little Thai restaurant. This is the second time I have ordered takeout and both times everything has been excellent. The order was ready on time, the staff person was very friendly, and most importantly, the food was excellent. We had their Pad Thai, spring roll, and Tom Yom soup. Everything was prepared just as we had ordered it. Their prices are in line with other Thai restaurants in the area, maybe even a dollar cheaper on some items. Their portions are large, we got two meals out of our order. Very happy with this restaurant and highly recommend it. read more

May have found my new favorite lunch spot near the office! I love Thai food but hadn't ventured anywhere for lunch until I saw Thai Papaya's great lunch special. For around $8 you get an entree with choice of meat, and a side such as soup or spring roll etc. I got my favorite Thai dish, Massaman Curry, and it was delicious. The spicy levels are mild, medium, hot and super hot. Since I've eaten a lot of Thai food before I went with the "hot" and it was the perfect level of spice. I may try "super hot" next time. For first timers I would recommend starting with medium. I was lucky to get in right before the lunch rush and my service was quick and food came out fast, which is always a bonus during a lunch hour. read more

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My family and I have eaten at Thai Papaya since the beginning of this summer 2023. I've always eaten inside and never had any issues and in fact the food has always been amazing. The pineapple chicken fried rice has become our favorite. On the evening of 10/10 my boyfriend and I decided to grab take out for us and kids. We ordered 3 pineapple chicken fried rice and 1 pad see ew with beef. Two orders of the pineapple fried rice were supposed to be regular and the remaining 2 medium. Everything tasted very bland and absolutely no flavor whatsoever. I told my boyfriend maybe they have a new cook. We were really disappointed to the point I decided to call the next day and speak to the manager. Both kids didn't eat their food and I had barely eaten my dish. I had to leave a message as I was told the manager was unavailable. It's been 2 days later and no follow up. I definitely would have continued being a customer but the fact we didn't get any response definitely shows nobody cares and they won't offer to make it right after we spent $75 plus tip! read more

Great food for good prices! They have not cut any corners with quality of food or portion sizes during Covid. read more

Thai Papaya - Padd Suew with Shrimp with tail-on ( includes egg noodles, broccoli. Napa cabbage, carrot wheels and scrambled egg). Spice Level: Super Hot - Thai Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The Pad Thai was a huge serving. The mild-medium spice was just right for me. The dining room is small and quiet.