The Papaya Lady

45 E 16th St, Merced
(209) 756-8131

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Beef Jerky and Sticky Rice w Cherry Tomato Sauce

Lao Fried Chicken with Sticky Rice

Nam Vanh Tapioca Dessert

Papaya Salad Medium

Papaya Salad Large

Green Papaya Salad

Red Curry Chicken

Khao Poon

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Best authentic Northeastern Thai/ Isan/ Laotian food. Very good price. Highly recommend the papaya salad and tapioca drink. The tapioca drink will make you forget about boba tea, it is another level of sweet delicacy 👌🏻 very affordable price and friendly people

July 2025

The owners are very kind and welcoming. It’s a pleasure to talk to them every time I go here. The food is always so delicious, the flavors are always bright and vibrant. I’ve enjoyed everything that I have ordered here before: Khao Poon, Red Curry, Papaya Salad, Lao Salad, and Lao Fried Chicken with Sticky Rice. Their Nam Vanh is so tasty as well (I ask for 50% sweetness.) They are take out only, and located inside of a mini mart. Their kitchen and service area is very clean...

February 2025

This is an excellent little takeout restaurant. It's located in the back of a small butcher shop/mercado. The owners were so friendly and welcoming. I really enjoyed our conversation and they even greeted another customer by name. It was such a pleasant experience in every way.

The extraordinary customer service was matched by some incredibly delicious food. The Lao fried chicken drumstick was crispy, flavorful, and fresh. It was still hot, even after the...

December 2024

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