Taking the place of
Thanh Viet Restaurant, Green Papaya Thai Restaurant specialises in serving Thai cuisine. The chef of the restaurant is notable for having worked in
Star of Siam, an award-winning Thai restaurant at Gouger Street in Adelaide CBD.
The barramundi in the Whole Baby Barramundi dish was deboned, which made for easy eating. The flesh of the barramundi still retained a bit of firmness and was set off wonderfully by the batter coating. Completing the dish was a three-flavour sauce with a degree of spiciness that should be suitable for most tastes. The garnishing for the dish had a tomato cut to look like a rose.
Whole Baby Barramundi (Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
We liked that the Chicken Larb offered here had a generous amount of chicken mince, which had a good amount of lemongrass flavour. Roasted rice added a slightly chewy texture to the dish and chilli flakes gave it a spicy kick. This was balanced out by the refreshing taste of Vietnamese mint. Hidden under the chicken mince were pieces of cabbage that can be enjoyed with the Larb.
Chicken Larb (Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
Green Papaya had duck as one of the options for their stir-fries, noodle and rice dishes, something that we have not seen at other Thai restaurants that we have visited. The duck in the Street Fried Rice imparted the dish with its distinctive flavour. The rice was light and fluffy and had a bit of charred flavour.
Street Fried Rice (Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
To our delight, the Drunken Noodle included enough Thai basil to give the dish its characteristic flavour with a delectable spicy taste. The rice noodles were cooked al dente and there was enough sauce to ensure the dish was not too dry. However, we thought the beef was a bit on the tough side.
Drunken Noodle (Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
A dish often associated with Thai cuisine - their Papaya Salad featured a generous amount of green papaya shreds. Cherry tomatoes added a bit of sweetness while roasted peanuts provided a bit of crunch. The dish was quite hot because we opted for it to be spicy so those concerned about their tolerance to spice may want to order it milder.
Papaya Salad (Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
Another dish typically offered at Thai restaurants - the Green Curry had chicken that was cooked just right and the vegetables still retained a bit of bite. The degree of spiciness of the gravy was quite mild, making it a great choice for those not used to spicy foods.
Green Curry (Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
In addition to their main menu, Green Papaya also has a lunch menu which includes a few dishes that are only offered during that time. Parking is not a problem as the carpark behind the restaurant offers convenient off-street parking.
(Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
(Photographed by Jonathan Phoon)
