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Green Papaya Thai Restaurant

379B Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA 5084, Australia

Recommended by 72 people

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Find Green Papaya Thai Restaurant

379B Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA 5084, Australia

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+61 8 8260 5046
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Green Papaya Thai Restaurant

Kilburn regulars head here for uncompromising Thai street cooking packed with deep aromatics and serious heat. The kitchen turns out boat noodle soup in a dark, robust broth, crispy pork belly beside tart tamarind dip, and whole fried barramundi loaded with crunchy green apple salad. Regional finds like fermented joint chicken—naem en kho kai—set the menu apart, before wrapping up with warm sticky rice topped with durian purée and coconut ice cream.

  • Regional Street Specialties: Bowls of rich, aromatic boat noodles and regional bites like fermented joint chicken (naem en kho kai).
  • Crisp Textures & Bold Sauces: Fried barramundi with green apple salad and crunchy pork belly served with tart tamarind dip.
  • Traditional Thai Sweets: Traditional sweets like sticky rice paired with durian purée and coconut ice cream.
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Why Diners Choose Green Papaya Thai Restaurant

From authentic regional street specialties to rich comfort classics and effortless dining convenience in Kilburn.

  • Craving-Satisfying Thai Comfort Classics

    Hearty, rich dishes like slow-simmered boat noodle soup, fried barramundi with green apple salad, and deeply flavourful curries deliver uncompromised Thai comfort.

    Whenever we’re craving Thai comfort food, this place never disappoints.

    Mel C

  • Precision Crispy Pork & Savoury Mains

    Signatures like deep-fried pork achieve ideal crunch on the outside while staying succulent and tender inside, matched with punchy house dipping sauces.

    The deep fried pork was crispy on the outside, yet meat is soft and tender inside.

    FranFeeds

  • Uncommon Regional Street Food Delicacies

    Discover regional street foods rarely served in typical suburban restaurants, including marinated fermented joint chicken, savoury grilled meatballs, and tentacle skewers.

    The แหนมเอ็นข้อไก่ (joint chicken) was a standout—crispy on the outside, and the marinated, slightly sour flavor was spot on.

    Luke Kate

  • Authentic Traditional Desserts

    Traditional dessert creations, like salted coconut sticky rice paired with fragrant durian purée and vanilla ice cream, offer a memorable finish.

    The sweet vanilla ice cream paired beautifully with the salty sticky rice and durian purée. It was unforgettable.

    Yanyan Butuhan

  • Prompt Yet Unhurried Service

    The team provides attentive, welcoming care with prompt kitchen turnaround, ensuring diners feel looked after without feeling rushed through their meal.

    They work quick but customers are not rushed.

    FranFeeds

  • Stress-Free On-Site & Street Parking

    Whether visiting for lunch or dinner, guests benefit from dedicated rear parking alongside abundant free street spaces for an effortless dining stop.

    Friendly staff, great service, and plenty of parking.

    Wayne G

Authentic Thai comfort dishes and regional specialties prepared with bold flavors

  • Boat Noodles

    Amazing boat noodles, full of flavour!

    Wayne G

  • Crispy Pork

    The crispy pork is an absolute must-try — perfectly crunchy outside, soft inside, and still delicious even without the sauce.

    Yanyan Butuhan

  • Fried Barramundi with Green Apple Salad

    Their fried barramundi with green apple salad is one of my absolute favourites.

    Mel C

  • Fermented Joint Chicken

    The แหนมเอ็นข้อไก่ (joint chicken) was a standout—crispy on the outside, and the marinated, slightly sour flavor was spot on.

    Luke Kate

Other favorites

Traditional desserts, refreshing drinks, and street food skewers to complete your meal

  • Sticky Rice with Durian

    The sweet vanilla ice cream paired beautifully with the salty sticky rice and durian purée. It was unforgettable.

    Yanyan Butuhan

  • Fried Wrapped Banana

    The fried wrapped banana with chocolate drizzle is spot on.

    FranFeeds

  • Thai Lemon Tea

    We particularly enjoyed the Thai lemon tea and boat noodle soup, which we believe are the best in Adelaide.

    H

  • Tentacle Skewers

    The tentacle skewers were tender and flavorful, and the dipping sauce made it even better.

    Yanyan Butuhan

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the must-try dishes and desserts?

Popular house favourites include the boat noodle soup, crispy pork (such as Ka Prao Moo-Krob or with tamarind sauce), and fried barramundi dishes with green apple or green papaya salad. For dessert, the sticky rice with durian and fried wrapped banana are widely praised.

Can you adjust the spice level of your food?

Dishes can pack genuine heat, but the kitchen accommodates spice preferences. Reviewers note that you can ask for dishes to be made less spicy or request extra spice depending on your taste.

Are portion sizes suitable for sharing?

Portions are generous and often work best when ordering multiple plates to share across a table or group.

What parking options are available?

Yes, there is a car park located at the back of the restaurant as well as free on-street parking options nearby.

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