Spicy prawn cracker
£2.50
With salad, mixed herbs and prawns
With garlic & chilli
With garlic & chilli
Lightly battered strips of sweet potatoes & prawn served with ‘nuoc cham’, lettuce and mixed herbs
Served with purple basil dipping sauce
Served with garlic, chilli and shallots
Grilled minced beef & pork wrapped in betel leave served with rice vermicelli, lettuce, herbs with ‘nuoc cham’ dipping sauce, topped with roasted peanuts and shallots
each Consist of chopped pork inside a pita-like (wheat flour) bun, they’ve been around since the Qin dynasty, from 221 BC to 207 BC “It has been called the world’s first hamburger”
Served with purple basil dipping sauce
Thinly sliced and marinated with onion, lemongrass and spices serves with mixed salad
Marinated with fish sauce, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, herbs and spices. Served with satay sauce and mixed salad. Sauce contain nuts
With ginger, spring onion and lemongrass
With ginger, spring onion and lemongrass
Pieces of Irish sirloin sautéed with garlic, green chillies, chilli powder, cumin, dried herbs and spring onion
A rich curry in coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves and spices. Mixed with peppers, sweet baby corn and bamboo slices
Cold “Wheat” noodle mixed with cucumber, bean sprouts, sesame paste, fragrant chilli oil and vinaigrette
‘Wheat’ noodle served with chunks of chicken thigh meat, sautéed with onion, potatoes and peppers, stewed and mixed with our secret house sauces including soya sauce, black vinegar and fragrant chilli oil, topped with onion and herbs
Noodle ‘wheat’ mixed with shin of beef chunks, seasonal vegetable with a slight spicy and tingly Sichuan peppercorn sauce
Chunks of pork belly sautéed in our spicy sauce, tossed with our house chilli oil and Sichuan peppercorns, served with Soya tofu, carrot, potatoes, wood ear mushroom, mixed with ‘wheat’ noodles, topped with onion and herbs
Noodle ‘Wheat’ with carrots, potatoes, wood ear mushrooms and soya tofu mixed with spicy and sour sauce, topped with onion and herbs
Noodle ‘Wheat’ mixed with a savoury and slightly-sweet ground pork meat & ground bean sauce, cucumber, spring onion, and herbs, topped with onion and herbs
Noodle ‘Wheat’ served with red chilli-oil sauce, ground pork, pickled vegetable, spring onion and herbs, topped with onion and herbs
In bamboo leaf with dill, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, lime juice dressed with soy and spring onions
With ginger, spring onion and lemongrass
With mixed vegetables
With garlic
Flat rice noodles in veal bone, oxtail & boiler chicken broth, simmer with ginger, onion and spices for at least 8 hours. Served with thin slices of spring onion and mixed herbs
(rare beef)
(well done beef)
(well done and rare beef combination)
(chicken)
(prawns)
tofu and vegetable) Broth contains meat products
Served with Vietnamese herbs, salads, pickles, roasted peanuts, shallots and ‘nuoc cham’ dressing
Vermicelli with BBQ belly pork & spring roll
Stir fry with fresh chilli, onion, spring onion, lemongrass and turmeric
Fried with eggs, king prawn, Chinese sausage and pork roll served with sliced cucumber, pickled carrots and topped with shallots
Green Papaya, located at 191 Mare St, London E8 3QE, UK, is a standout restaurant offering an authentic experience of Southeast Asian cuisine. From the moment you step in, the vibrant yet cozy atmosphere welcomes you, setting the stage for a memorable meal.
The Green Papaya menu is a carefully curated selection that highlights the diverse flavors of Southeast Asia, with a particular focus on Vietnamese and Thai dishes. Their signature pho is a standout, with its rich, aromatic broth and tender meat, perfectly balanced with fresh herbs and a hint of spice. The green curry, a favorite for those craving something spicy, is both creamy and flavorful, with a perfect blend of coconut milk and aromatic herbs. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared, showcasing fresh ingredients and expert culinary techniques.
What sets Green Papaya apart from its competitors is its ability to cater to a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or meat lover, the menu offers ample options to suit every taste. For instance, their vegan spring rolls are a hit, offering a crispy texture and a refreshing vegetable filling that’s packed with flavor.
Service at Green Papaya is consistently excellent, with attentive staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and happy to offer recommendations. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable considering the quality and authenticity of the food.
In terms of atmosphere, the restaurant strikes the perfect balance between casual and refined, making it an ideal spot for both a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner with friends and family. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular, Green Papaya offers an authentic taste of Southeast Asia that is hard to beat in East London.