Welcome to Mr. Papaya Kitchen
Located in Fresno, CA, Mr. Papaya Kitchen offers a fusion of Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Known for their Laos style papaya salad, this family-owned establishment provides an authentic dining experience. Customers rave about the generous portion sizes and flavorful dishes like the Thai boat and ginger chicken. While some mention a language barrier with the staff, the quality ingredients and attentive service make up for it. If you're in the mood for pho or seeking a new culinary adventure, Mr. Papaya Kitchen is a must-visit spot for delicious food and welcoming hospitality.
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4903 E Kings Canyon Rd Ste 106 Fresno, CA 937274903 E Kings Canyon Rd Ste 106 Fresno, CA 93727 Hotline: (559) 981-2521
Located in Fresno, California, Mr. Papaya Kitchen is a hidden gem offering a fusion of Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. This cozy eatery provides a diverse range of options for diners, from traditional dishes to vegetarian-friendly meals. With a casual atmosphere and moderate noise level, Mr. Papaya Kitchen is perfect for a relaxed dining experience.
One of the standout features of Mr. Papaya Kitchen is its commitment to customer satisfaction. Reviewers rave about the delicious Laos style papaya salad, Thai boat, and ginger chicken. The generous portion sizes and quality ingredients make each dish a memorable dining experience. Despite occasional language barriers, the prompt service and attentiveness of the staff add to the overall positive dining experience.
For those looking to indulge in authentic Asian flavors, Mr. Papaya Kitchen offers a menu full of delectable options. Whether you're craving a steaming bowl of pho or a refreshing papaya salad, this restaurant delivers on both taste and quality. Don't forget to bring cash, as Mr. Papaya Kitchen is a cash-only establishment.
If you're in the mood for a culinary adventure that combines the best of Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisines, make sure to visit Mr. Papaya Kitchen. With its welcoming ambiance, diverse menu options, and top-notch customer service, this restaurant is sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.
Delicious!! Highly highly highly recommend the Laos style papaya salad!! One of the best I've ever had. A wonderful mom-and-pop type of shop. Forewarning: they take cash only. Solid service and very quick :) wish I could have gotten more
Portion size was big and food was good. Although there wasn't a lot of waiter/waitress the food came out at a decent pace. Definitely recommend to go if you want good food.
I've been here a couple times and the food is really good. I loved both of my orders, the Thai boat as well as the ginger chicken. The customer service is ok, the lady can be rude especially since there is a language barrier. The food is always out fast and good quality ingredients.
Needed to have some pho while in Cali and was recommended to come by Mr. Papaya's. We were greeted and seated promptly. Needed a minute to look at the menu since it was our first time in a veryyyy long time. Our waiter was probably an owner or manager because he was super attentive and cared about our service. Though slow, and we had to remind him of some dishes, he didn't hesitate to apologize and run back into the kitchen to make things right. He also stated that, that day for some reason was an off day for the kitchen and they're usually on point. We ordered the house special pho, crispy roasted pork, very fresh rice rolls, and papaya salad. The pho is more Lao style than Vietnamese. The broth isn't as flavorful as I'd like but all the toppings and condiments were a huge plus. They also had a jar of shrimp paste at every table too! If you know, you know shrimp paste has gone up in price so that was amazing for me to see. The rice rolls, or banh coun, were so fresh they actually came out fluffy. The wrap was delicate and had a great bite. Though the filling was a little lacking. To be fair I don't care for much filling in my banh coun but I care when the wrap thick. Roast pork was definitely a favorite. Went great with the pepper sauce that came with. Sticky rice does not come with the pork so you will have to order that separately. We know how sticky rice tastes so we didn't order any. LOL Papaya was a little disappointing imo. It just didn't hit the mark for me. I ordered lao style. Portion was generous and came with a side of cabbage as well. Overall we left full and happy. Had to pack some leftovers to go. Ate the leftovers the next day and they were still very yummy!