Papaya Kitchen

Taylor Vo a month ago

Authentic Vietnamese food! Was a tad skeptical since we usually don’t eat Asian food around Dallas, but would come back again. The owner is incredibly kind, and the service was 10/10. The portions are also generous. We ordered the papaya salad for the table (with shrimp and beef), and I got #31 banh hoi thit nuong. MY FAVORITE! The way they grilled it with the lemongrass marinade is so flavorful. It reminds me of when I visited Vietnam. Give this place a shot if you’re in the area!! Also included is the banh xeo (Vietnamese pancake- large and stayed crispy), Beef pho, and bun thit nuong (pork vermicelli bowl).

Thang Nguyen 3 months ago

As a Vietnamese person, I can honestly say the pho here tastes very authentic. The broth is rich, clean, and flavorful without being too salty, and you can tell they spend a lot of time cooking it properly. The meat was fresh and the noodles had great texture. The owner was also incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It feels like eating at a family-owned restaurant back home. You can really feel the care they put into both the food and the customers. Definitely one of the better Vietnamese spots I’ve tried in the area. I’ll be coming back again!

Frank Cecena 5 months ago

This is our second time visiting Papayas Kitchen, and honestly, we were just as impressed as the first time. From our very first visit, the owner provided exceptional customer service. He even took the time to show us the traditional way of eating pho, the way it’s done in Asia, which made the experience feel much more authentic and special. On this second visit, the food once again exceeded our expectations. The pho had that same delicious and authentic flavor that we loved from the beginning. On top of that, what really stood out was the owner’s kindness. I asked if it was possible to add extra noodles (fully expecting to be charged), but he kindly told us it was on the house. That level of hospitality is hard to find. It’s rare to find a restaurant that has it all—great customer service, delicious food, and an authentic experience—but Papayas Kitchen truly delivers. It has become my wife’s and my favorite pho spot. I definitely recommend it. We had a hard time finding a place like this, especially after seeing other pho restaurants with poor reviews due to cleanliness issues, but this place completely exceeded our expectations. To top it all off, when we paid, the owner eve

Praveen G 7 months ago

It was one of those rainy Dallas days where all you want is something warm and comforting, so I stopped by Papaya Kitchen craving a hot bowl of pho. I ordered No. 16 (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup), and it hit the spot perfectly. The broth was simple, clean, and flavorful without being heavy. Fresh herbs, crisp bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños on the side made it even better. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Owner Alan was there and super friendly, which made the experience feel even more welcoming. If you’re looking for a no-frills, delicious bowl of pho on a gloomy day, this is a great spot.

Joseph Trinh Edited a month ago

Whether I'm dining in or taking out, I love coming here to get food. The owner and staff are incredibly nice and accommodating, and their food portion size have always left me full and satisfied (it's a lot of food). I consistently come back for their pho, grilled chicken or pork rice/vermicelli dishes, and their house special fried rice. I definitely recommend trying this place out if you're craving some good Vietnamese food!