The Green Papaya

I love this place, I've tried going to other vietnamese places in the area and keep coming back here. Everything is gorgeous, the bill included.
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Sarah
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Friday, April 17, 2009

The Green Papaya is conveniently just around the corner from us- we have eaten there often and have never been disappointed. The food is delicious and reasonably priced, the staff are friendly and helpful, and it looks nice. Try the lamb stew- SO DELICIOUS!
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Helen - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 21, 2008

brilliant - if I could move in I would
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, July 19, 2008

I'm not really sure what people mean when they say that this place is good. When I last visited, I felt humiliated by the fare that was served up. The starters were ok - crispy squid was crisp but too salty, and the prawn rolls were nice - but I've had better. However, the mains were revolting. Smoked tofu with asparagus resembled and tasted like spam, and the hot and sour soup was basically bisto gravy that they had added some spices, frozen mixed vegetables and indeterminate bits to. Yuck, I couldn't eat it and had to have it taken away.
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Rosie
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Food 2 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, July 24, 2007

This restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Shoreditch and Hackney are saturated with Vietnamese restaurants and having tried most of the recommended ones, I would say this is definitely the best.

The ingredients are super fresh and the menu is interesting - there is even a "specials" board. Try the deep fried shredded sweet potato and prawn (tip: it's supposed to be wrapped in the lettuce leaf to eat) and/or herb rolls to start. Stewed belly of pork was good to follow.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 07, 2007