Papaya Asian Street Food

1255 Northwest 128th Street, Clive
(515) 221-1175

Recent Reviews

Zoe Carter

SO good! The food is fresh, healthy, and flavorful. They have plenty of vegan options too.

Brandy Daniel

I had the green curry tofu noodle bowl and it was so delicious. I'll ask for extra curry sauce next time. It is clean and the menu is simple, the people were very nice and there was plenty of parking and places to sit. Will definitely go back.

Jason Trimble

Fresh and Delicious! Really like the option to build your own bowl.They did change their menu at some point, but we ordered build your own bowls today 6/24/21. I posted pics of their new menu.

Andre S.

The food is average an just ok. I'm not sure how this is considered Asian street food, but it's not. The restaurant is clean and the staff is friendly so at least give it a try.

Marc Locher

First time. Friendly staff. Good food!I’ll be back ?

Kylie Kolz

Just grabbed some food for the family on my way home after Pure Barre. Delicious! The location may be small and hard to find, but the food is exploding with flavor. I highly recommend the pulled pork bahn mi, and the chinese chicken salad!!! SO GOOD

Haylie H

I absolutely loved this place. Rating the way it is as they no longer offer the option to build your own bowl apparently? We went in there and menu was switched up and they said we could only order what was on the menu. We were saddened by this since creating your own bowl before was SO EASY! not sure why option no longer there. Overall great place but wish they kept the create your own bowl option since we went there quite a bit, but havent been back since they updated their menu :(

Cody N

It was good, we had a lunch here and now that I've been once I'm eager to try it again.

Christina F.

My first impression was that it was super clean, which is great during a pandemic and I imagine it will continue to be as spotless as it was when I went in January 2021. It's very much like a build-it-as-you want kind of place so you can either choose a dish from the menu on the wall with your modifications, or build your own creation. I went with the spicy honey pulled pork over noodles. I was worried it would be too spicy but it was just right for me, which means it was mostly mild because I'm a wuss for spicy foods. It can be made spicier but I did not choose that option. I added an egg and omitted the onions. Overall, it was a large serving that was enough for 2 meals. There was plenty of sauce and the noodles carried it very well. The pork was tender and flavorful. It was more like chunks of pork belly than shredded. The vegetables were cooked perfectly with a little crunch still left. I asked for extra broccoli and it was very good with the savory, slightly sweet sauce. My dining partner got the Korean BBQ beef bowl with rice and said it was really good, too. I would definitely return to create new combinations and try new flavors. They have your typical fountain drink options, as well as iced green tea, iced Vietnamese coffee, and some beers. They also have a few appetizers like edamame and dumplings which I'd like to try on a return trip.

Gb G.

Employees make or break any business. Before trying food I have decided I will not return. Acknowledging a customer is an absolute must for me. Will not return.

Brian Gilmore

Great experience building your own bowl. The food was very tasty. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

Ellen S.

This food is good!! The picketed carrots!!!! So good!! The pricing is really amazing for the amount of food you get! I've been there like three times this week!! Tofu is amazing!! Very flavorful!! I'm in love with this place!!!

Lexie C.

The Koreatown was delicious, especially the steak, and the tea was super refreshing. Great they have vegan options so my whole family can eat there. Highly recommend.

Katie Strodtman

Ordered the Mandarin BBQ and the flavors were great! Will definitely go back again!

Herman R.

Located behind Walgreens off University Papaya Asian Street food is a surprise. I was expecting prepped yesterday vegetables with a bland stingy beef,chicken, or pork. It was nothing like that. Vegetables were fresh and there was plenty of meat. There is a variety of sauces. I got the Koreatown salad and it was very good. If you are looking for a quick healthy salad with some good unusual ingredients with an Asian flair this is a good choice. Service was enthusiastic and the manager was professionally service oriented.

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