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Green Papaya Restaurant
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Green Papaya Restaurant
7 reviews in English
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Review from Katherine W.
Montréal, QC
6/7/2011
We showed up just before 2:00 for lunch (they close at 2:30) and there was no one to be seen. After we waited around for about 3 minutes, someone came to seat us. Service was slow going to start, but improved as it got closer to their closing time, presumably because they wanted to hustle us out the door. The lady who seated us was not very attentive, but another woman showed up about halfway through the meal and was diligent about filling our water (mine with no ice--I think she noticed me fishing the ice out every time they filled my glass and then refilled the pitcher) and was solicitous.
We ordered the tom kha soup, spring rolls, and light curry. They were all pretty good, though I must admit that I was not blown away by any of it. The spring rolls came out drowned in the dipping sauce, which would have been a turn-off if we didn't both really like the sauce. The best part of the meal was that we sat outside on their covered porch, which is large and was quite nice given the weather and provided some interesting (if slightly loud) people-watching opportunities. -
Review from Michael J.
Ottawa, ON
2/11/2012
I went in for lunch during the week while my car was being repaired next door. The first thing I noticed when I sat down was an intense low frequency flutter that made it feel like a helicopter was about to take off from the roof above. A problem with their HVAC? Annoying at best.
I ordered the Pad Ki Mao, a spicy stir fry of noodles, veggies, and meat. It was unlike any I've had before: mushy, wet, over cooked noodles, and taste leaving quite a bit to be desired. I picked through half of the mess before paying, leaving, and vowing never to return. -
Review from Gretta G.
Toronto, ON
5/4/2012
Delicious -- consistently delicious. But how can you go wrong with coconut milk, Thai chillies, and basil? This place is the bane of my existence because the food is so so SO good but -- to quote another reviewer -- SEVERELY overpriced. Like, you and I both know that few chopped up vegetables, a can of coconut milk, and some spices (+ labour) don't cost THAT MUCH. I actually just paid $19 for an order of green curry and a side of rice -- on a student budget. As I am typing this I am asking myself why? Why why why why??? WHY???? -- I told you; bane of my existence!
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Review from HK T.
Ottawa, ON
8/27/2010 1 Check-in Here
Great little restaurant located at the intersection of Gladstone and Preston. Free parking in the rear of the restaurant however spots are very limited. You can also find free and pay parking on near by streets.
I'll be honest and say that I'm not a huge fan of Thai food and thats probably because my first experience wasn't the best. We came here as a large group for a friend's birthday. The restaurant is roomy and cozy. There is also a outdoor patio where people can sit and watch the hustle and bustle of Preston as they converse and dine. They start you off with shrimp chips which comes with a peanut sauce. I got a whiff of curry however I can't say for certain it had any curry. I ate the chips themselves and wasn't a huge fan of the dip.
I ordered the Crispy spicy beef (#14) and found it tasteful. The dish had a hint of spicy but it wasn't overwhelming. The dish portions were generous and along with it, came a bowl of rice. Food was great however pricing I find to be on the higher side. My beef dish was $13 before tax.
Service was a bit lacking however acceptable. When it came down to getting our respective cheques, it took a bit despite the restaurant not being that busy by the time we were done which was 930PM. Take note of your cheque as you'll find gratuity already calculated and included in the final cheque amount.
Overall its a decent place for Thai food if you're located within Central Ottawa. The great thing is, if you for some reason get cold feet, you have many, many options as its located in the Italian district and in close proximity to the China Town district on Somerset. -
Review from Jim L.
Ottawa, ON
4/11/2011
Intimate surroundings in what I might imagine was my Thai grandmother's living room (except my Granny was Scottish)! Very good food. Tasty and not at all overpowering on the spices (although we didn't pick any 5 pepper rated dishes). What struck me most about the food was that it wasn't greasy, like many Chinese dishes. We started with Satays and poh pia sot - vegetarian spring rolls with a belt of coriander and a wonderful peanut dipping sauce. We then shared a chicken cashew dish, pad Thai and a beef curry in coconut milk. That with steamed rice was enough for the four of us. We all finished with mango and coconut ice cream. A great meal. We'll go back.
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Review from Stuart S.
Kanata, ON
10/29/2011
Overpriced, SEVERLEY overpriced. Tiny portions and the Pad Thai tastes like ketchup. Even Thai Express makes better Pad Thai. Did I mention it's overpriced? They charged us $11 for a bowl of rice for 4 people, then dint include the remaining rice in our leftovers. I'll never eat here again.
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Review from tammy c.
Orleans, ON
3/10/2009
This is a cozy little restaurant with a very friendly atmosphere. Our group decided to visit this location after enjoying their take away service on numerous occasions. Since we were a large enough group I was able to sample a number of the great dishes offered at the Green Papaya. Their Pad Thai was simple, but good and I particularly enjoyed their Chicken Potatoe Curry. They offer a varied selection of items on their menu, with a good spice indicator. If the menu indicates an item is "hot" it's hot! The service was equally good and our server managed our group, questions and special requests with missing a beat.
