Ratana's Green Papaya Salad
$$ • Thai, Salad, JapaneseAbout Ratana's Green Papaya Salad
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Green Papaya Salad with Avocado and Mixed Nuts
Mango Sticky Rice
Chicken Satay
Massaman Curry
Peanut Sauce
Coconut Soup
Summer Rolls
Green Curry
Pad See EW
Pad Thai
Ratana's Green Papaya Salad Reviews
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Best food in all the Hawaiian islands. We ate here for my birthday earlier this year and it was so bomb!!!! The Papaya salad, Mango sticky rice, Pad Thai, Tom Kha and the Pineapple curry were elite! The drinks were also so refreshing. We wanna go back to Hilo just so we can eat here once again.
The family/staff were so kind. Thank you for making such a big impression on my family and I.
The family/staff were so kind. Thank you for making such a big impression on my family and I.
If I could give 6 stars I would! I recently moved back to Hilo after being away for 12 (long) years. I remember when Ratana sold her papaya salads for $5 at the farmers market out of her green food truck, I'd get one every Wednesday at the famers market.
Anyways, I digress. We ordered the pad see ew with beef and a traditional papaya salad. The noodles were literally the best I have ever had and the papaya salad hasn't changed. If I could afford to eat here every day I would....read full review
Anyways, I digress. We ordered the pad see ew with beef and a traditional papaya salad. The noodles were literally the best I have ever had and the papaya salad hasn't changed. If I could afford to eat here every day I would....read full review
Papaya salad was excellent. Coconut soup was great. Pad thai was just okay. This place specializes in papaya salad so that's on me for getting something else. Get the papaya salad and you'll have a great time.
The people working there were super nice.
The people working there were super nice.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 7PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ratana's Green Papaya Salad offers amazing and unique flavors with outstanding dishes like chicken skewers, massaman curry, and mixed papaya salad. The incredible green papaya salad stands out as a must-try, as it is well balanced and receives high praise from customers. The family recipes are evident in the delicious food, including summer rolls with tofu and avocado, as well as chicken satay with salad and shrimp spring rolls. The food tastes fresh and healthy, with great flavor and generous portion sizes. The quick service makes for a pleasant dining experience. Although primarily a take-away place, there are two tables and a few seats at a window counter for those who wish to eat there. The owner, Ratana, is known for being very sweet and friendly. She and her beautiful daughter take good care of customers, adding to the warm atmosphere. Located in a nice part of downtown, this restaurant is highly recommended for a satisfying meal, even if the service could be improved.