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Thai · West of Twin Peaks · $$
Deep‑fried papaya tossed in Thai‑style dressing—playful texture but can feel greasy
Thai · Tenderloin · $
Crisp, shredded papaya tossed with lime, chili, and fish sauce for a bright, pungent kick.
Thai · Parkside · $$
Classic shredded green papaya with a spicy, tangy dressing — a refreshing counterpoint to the richer dishes
Vietnamese · Union Street · $
Crunchy shredded papaya with carrot, basil, onion, peanuts and shallots—bright and tangy
Pho & Noodles · SoMa · $
Green papaya with poached shrimp, Thai basil and peanuts—refreshing, crunchy, and well‑balanced
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Chinatown · $$$$
A refreshing, vibrant salad combining shredded chicken with crisp green papaya and sweet mango.
Pho & Noodles · Little Russia · $$$
Thai · SoMa · $$
Green papaya with prawns, boiled egg, pork sausage, chicharron, Luang Prabang anchovy dressing
Vietnamese · SoMa · $$
Thai · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Thai · Polk Gulch · $
Thai · Embarcadero · $$
Thai · Mission Dolores · $
A vibrant and intensely flavored salad with shredded papaya, crab, chili, and lime, known for its potent heat and salty tang.
Thai · Little Saigon · $
Vietnamese · Financial District · $$
Light, refreshing starters—crisp vegetables and herbs wrapped or tossed, balancing the richness of the pho
Thai · Inner Sunset · $$
Fresh green papaya salad, a local favorite
Nose‑clearing, eye‑watering spicy papaya salad that delivers a thrilling burn.
Thai · Little Saigon · $$
Fresh green papaya tossed in spicy lime dressing with raw crab adding briny freshness
Thai · Outer Sunset · $$
Green papaya salad with chilies, lime, and peanuts.
Thai · Haight-Ashbury · $
A refreshing salad featuring shredded green papaya, often with a tangy dressing and optional shrimp.
Sushi & Omakase · Bernal Heights · $$$
Green papaya salad with cilantro and garlic