Excellent food. Got Pad Se Eew Chicken, Red Curry Shrimp, & Lao Sausage. We ordered to go and was ready in less than 15 min.
Really a 4.5 star, but google doesn’t let you do half stars. I can see why people don’t like the atmosphere. Decor is minimalist and the acoustics are awful.
However, I’m a good first reviewer and have had lots of Cambodian, Lao, & Thai food where this compares highly to some of the best. Lao Der nearby is more authentically Laotian, but Green Papaya is still very good. Prices may be high for the area (don’t really know), but good compared to overpriced Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kay Vidad
I used to love Green Papaya, but I’m so disappointed I found maggots in my drunken noodles. This is completely unacceptable and honestly disgusting. Please take this seriously and fix your food safety standards!
Food: 1
Sandradee
I placed an order through doordash. I've been wanting to try Green Papaya for a while the food is excellent I got play Thai noodles and I got some rice that had chicken and tomato and pineapple in it and course spring rolls and a drink. I would say I will definitely be back but this time I want to go inside and see the atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc C
One of the best food in stockton so far and the best taste top 10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M McKnight
It was my first time here. Ordered the VEGAN YELLOW CURRY. It is delicious, so much flavor. I ordered it without the Tofu. So good, I’ve gone back three times so far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devon S
This place is definitely overhyped. Portions are small for the price. The papaya or noodle salad is bland. Chicken noodle soup is on the sweet side and salty. Inside the restaurant looks spacious and nice. Customer service is fine but the owner has a bit of an attitude for no reason whatsoever. Even if you're being super nice and smiling she seems to have an attitude. I used to go because location was convenient but now i am willing to drive further to a different restaurant
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Zack Grenig
Very underrated locals don't appreciate what they have.
Stage Vu
So very disappointed! If I could, I'd give zero stars! My son loves the Lao sausage here, so he went out of his way to drop by on his way home. He bought some papaya and chow fun for me on the way home.
The papaya is stale and tasteless! It's so bad, I am just so upset that this place, which receives good ratings, produces such poor quality food. Stale taste tastes like it's been made for at least 3-4 days. The papaya was soft and not crunchy at all. Doesn't taste good at all! I poured it out from the plastic bag and put it in a container, excited to eat it.... only to taste it and shocked at the bad taste! This is the worst papaya I've ever tasted!!!
The chow fun didn't taste good at all either. I didn't even eat it. No one likes the papaya so it's just going to end up tossed. Waste of money!
You can tell the papaya looks stale from the photo. I told my son to not go there again!!!
Please do better! Do not give customers old and stale food that you couldn't sell from days before!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jordan Smith
This place is terrible. The menu is super limited and the flavor of the food falls flat. Thai food usually has bold flavors, uses chicken meat that is not ground and the Thai ice tea is the worst I’ve ever had. The atmosphere feels like a hospital cafeteria and I had to remind them about my beverage. The service was lacking at best. I will not be returning.
Been here a handful of times and had high hopes... but was a huge let-down. Their in-service is much better than take-out. Plates seem to have more food. I also love the flavor of the food. However, they consistently take forever to serve you. Food is cold sometimes. This most recent time I called in advanced to place a take-out order. I was told the wait would be about 15mins and was told there was no line of people ordering food.
I arrived 15mins later to pick up my food. One person in front of placed their order in line. Upon my turn, the waitress said it'll be more wait time. Another 10mins pass and I ask again. The same waitress goes to the kitchen and returns after a few minutes to serve the person that was in front of me. She proceeds to tell me to continue to wait. (At this point I'm convinced they had never started to cook my order when I placed it over the phone.) After a total of close to 40 mins since I called initially to place my order, I finally receive my food.
While checking my order, I see it's in small plates/containers..... Wonderful. I'm paying for over-priced food, lousy service, and small portions.
As much as I love the flavor, I will be eating elsewhere until service improves. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Morris
If you’re in the mood to test your patience and your digestive system, this is the place. I only had to wait a mere 40+ minutes for one dish😂because, you know, greatness takes time… except when it arrives cold. Then it’s just confusing.
I ordered the laab, which I believe they’re now rebranding as “Grey Mystery Meat Salad.” A bold twist! The meat looked like it had been personally aged on the countertop all day. Flavor? Who needs it? Certainly not Green Papaya. This laab had all the zest and excitement of a soggy napkin.
I remember when this place used to be good. Apparently, so do they, because they’re still riding on that memory while serving up poor customer service and questionable meat. Honestly, I’m not sure how they’re still in business unless the health inspector is on vacation.
Maybe it’s time for a rebrand… or at least a new cook. Or both. Until then, I’ll be dining elsewhere — preferably where food is warm and not a potential science experiment.
Joshua Brewer
definitely a great spot for authentic Asian food! The flavors are always on point, and the dishes are consistently tasty. It’s one of those places you can visit often and always leave satisfied. Whether you're a fan of their classic dishes or exploring new ones, you’ll be in for a treat every time!
Bennie Salazar
Food was outstanding and so was the service.
A. Hashimoto
Overall great food. Just the basil chicken was a bit salty.
Some good authentic food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent food. Got Pad Se Eew Chicken, Red Curry Shrimp, & Lao Sausage. We ordered to go and was ready in less than 15 min.
Really a 4.5 star, but google doesn’t let you do half stars. I can see why people don’t like the atmosphere. Decor is minimalist and the acoustics are awful.
However, I’m a good first reviewer and have had lots of Cambodian, Lao, & Thai food where this compares highly to some of the best. Lao Der nearby is more authentically Laotian, but Green Papaya is still very good. Prices may be high for the area (don’t really know), but good compared to overpriced Bay Area.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
I used to love Green Papaya, but I’m so disappointed I found maggots in my drunken noodles. This is completely unacceptable and honestly disgusting. Please take this seriously and fix your food safety standards!
Food: 1
I placed an order through doordash. I've been wanting to try Green Papaya for a while the food is excellent I got play Thai noodles and I got some rice that had chicken and tomato and pineapple in it and course spring rolls and a drink. I would say I will definitely be back but this time I want to go inside and see the atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best food in stockton so far and the best taste top 10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was my first time here. Ordered the VEGAN YELLOW CURRY. It is delicious, so much flavor.
I ordered it without the Tofu. So good, I’ve gone back three times so far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is definitely overhyped. Portions are small for the price. The papaya or noodle salad is bland. Chicken noodle soup is on the sweet side and salty. Inside the restaurant looks spacious and nice. Customer service is fine but the owner has a bit of an attitude for no reason whatsoever. Even if you're being super nice and smiling she seems to have an attitude. I used to go because location was convenient but now i am willing to drive further to a different restaurant
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Very underrated locals don't appreciate what they have.
So very disappointed! If I could, I'd give zero stars! My son loves the Lao sausage here, so he went out of his way to drop by on his way home. He bought some papaya and chow fun for me on the way home.
The papaya is stale and tasteless! It's so bad, I am just so upset that this place, which receives good ratings, produces such poor quality food. Stale taste tastes like it's been made for at least 3-4 days. The papaya was soft and not crunchy at all. Doesn't taste good at all! I poured it out from the plastic bag and put it in a container, excited to eat it.... only to taste it and shocked at the bad taste! This is the worst papaya I've ever tasted!!!
The chow fun didn't taste good at all either. I didn't even eat it. No one likes the papaya so it's just going to end up tossed. Waste of money!
You can tell the papaya looks stale from the photo. I told my son to not go there again!!!
Please do better! Do not give customers old and stale food that you couldn't sell from days before!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
This place is terrible. The menu is super limited and the flavor of the food falls flat. Thai food usually has bold flavors, uses chicken meat that is not ground and the Thai ice tea is the worst I’ve ever had. The atmosphere feels like a hospital cafeteria and I had to remind them about my beverage. The service was lacking at best. I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Been here a handful of times and had high hopes... but was a huge let-down. Their in-service is much better than take-out. Plates seem to have more food. I also love the flavor of the food. However, they consistently take forever to serve you. Food is cold sometimes. This most recent time I called in advanced to place a take-out order. I was told the wait would be about 15mins and was told there was no line of people ordering food.
I arrived 15mins later to pick up my food. One person in front of placed their order in line. Upon my turn, the waitress said it'll be more wait time. Another 10mins pass and I ask again. The same waitress goes to the kitchen and returns after a few minutes to serve the person that was in front of me. She proceeds to tell me to continue to wait. (At this point I'm convinced they had never started to cook my order when I placed it over the phone.) After a total of close to 40 mins since I called initially to place my order, I finally receive my food.
While checking my order, I see it's in small plates/containers..... Wonderful. I'm paying for over-priced food, lousy service, and small portions.
As much as I love the flavor, I will be eating elsewhere until service improves. Thanks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
If you’re in the mood to test your patience and your digestive system, this is the place. I only had to wait a mere 40+ minutes for one dish😂because, you know, greatness takes time… except when it arrives cold. Then it’s just confusing.
I ordered the laab, which I believe they’re now rebranding as “Grey Mystery Meat Salad.” A bold twist! The meat looked like it had been personally aged on the countertop all day. Flavor? Who needs it? Certainly not Green Papaya. This laab had all the zest and excitement of a soggy napkin.
I remember when this place used to be good. Apparently, so do they, because they’re still riding on that memory while serving up poor customer service and questionable meat. Honestly, I’m not sure how they’re still in business unless the health inspector is on vacation.
Maybe it’s time for a rebrand… or at least a new cook. Or both. Until then, I’ll be dining elsewhere — preferably where food is warm and not a potential science experiment.
definitely a great spot for authentic Asian food! The flavors are always on point, and the dishes are consistently tasty. It’s one of those places you can visit often and always leave satisfied. Whether you're a fan of their classic dishes or exploring new ones, you’ll be in for a treat every time!
Food was outstanding and so was the service.
Overall great food. Just the basil chicken was a bit salty.
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