Green Papaya

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I’m still dreaming about this exquisite bun bo hue that I had last night - the broth was intensely flavourful and the noodle and meat went perfectly with each other with the chilli oil add on. Cannot wait to return to this dish at this joint.”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “Just visited Green Papaya — a cosy spot serving incredible dishes packed with flavour. 🍜 Beef Phở — Slow-simmered for 24 hours, rich, aromatic and full of depth. The beef? Tender, juicy, perfection. • 🥟 Pork & Seafood Spring Roll — Crispy on the outside, packed with flavour inside — a must-order. • 🌿 BBQ Pork Belly Vermicelli Noodles — Crispy edges with a juicy centre, paired with nuoc cham dressing, fresh herbs, lettuce, cucumber & carrots — chef’s kiss. • 🦀 Salt & Chilli Soft Shell Crab — Light, crispy, flavourful — addictive 😍 🍗 Salt & Chilli Chicken Wings — The perfect seasoned starter. • 🥗 Green Papaya Salad — Light, citrusy, refreshing and fragrant with kaffir lime and a touch of honey. • ☕🍹 Vietnamese Coffee — Sweet, strong, and the perfect way to end the meal. Super friendly staff, generous portions, great prices.”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “The food was really nice! Pho was hot and fresh, and the appetizers are all so good.”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “We visited this Vietnamese restaurant today with the family and were delighted to see they’ve added barbecue to the menu. The food was excellent—our kids especially enjoyed the beef pho, salt and pepper squid, and the barbecue dishes. The service was outstanding, with staff always attentive and quick to clear the table. It was a truly pleasant dining experience, and we highly recommend everyone give it a try!”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “A real hidden gem in East London! Green Papaya instantly transports you to a cosy Hanoi eatery — warm lights, wooden tables, and the gentle scent of lemongrass in the air. The grilled pork and seafood vermicelli is my favourite — smoky, fresh, and perfectly balanced with fish sauce and herbs. The soft-shell crab is crispy perfection, and the pho tastes clean, comforting, and deeply satisfying. Everything feels homemade and full of heart. Friendly staff, fair prices, and truly delicious food — easily one of my go-to spots in Hackney!”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “Really good value for money, and the portions are bigger than expected. The pho was the standout for me, the broth tasted clean and natural, without that heavy, salty vibe some places have. I also enjoyed their salt & chilli BBQ dishes. The aubergine and soft-shell crab were full of flavour and great for sharing. The team there were lovely and made the meal even better.”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “Food was so tasty, big portions with good price! I really like the lamb skewers and the green papaya salad. Highly recommended! Also the staff there were so friendly! Definitely worth to visit again!”

• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “My friend and I went to this Viennese restaurant in a rainy evening and we really like this place. Good food for example, Pho, especially suitable for friends after work. The atmosphere was great and the staff were friendly. It’s also located not far from overground station. Overall I’d recommend it to anyone who wants to experience authentic Vietnamese food.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “They served food very quickly after we ordered. The portion of the food was great, rice from the lemongrass chicken was perfectly cooked, and the sauce for the rice noodle salad with grilled pork was lovely as well. We loved the green papaya salad which tasted fresh! The staffs were friendly, too! Good price, good food, would love to come back again!”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “As a huge fan of Vietnamese food, I wanted try GP especially after seeing all the great reviews. I went around late afternoon on a Saturday and it was empty which meant my food came very quickly. I ordered the salt and pepper wings, salt and pepper squid and the Vietnamese friend rice. Wings and squid could have done with a little more seasoning and the sausage & meat pieces in the fried rice weren’t to my liking. Service was great and someone was always near enough to spot if you needed something.”