Papaya

4.0

18 Reviews

£25 and under

Sri Lankan

Papaya, a beloved family-run restaurant in Ealing, has been bringing authentic flavours of Sri Lanka to London for over 25+ years. Known for its warm hospitality and vibrant cuisine, this local gem is a go-to for those craving bold spices and traditional island dishes.

From sizzling Kothus and delicate String Hoppers to rich seafood and meat curries, the menu offers something for everyone including vegetarians. With a reputation built on authenticity and excellence, Papaya delivers a true taste of Sri Lanka in the heart of West London.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Sri Lankan, South Indian, Southeast Asian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 8579 1662
Website
http://www.papaya-uk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
161 Northfield Avenue, London, W13 9QT
Neighborhood
Ealing / Ealing Broadway
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.3Service
3.7Ambience
3.3Value

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18 Reviews

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ealingvisitor
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
meal was fine if a little bland hoppers I did not really find pleasurable manager was very attentive and alert waiting staff very pleasant restaurant was not very busy and this may have detracted from the ambience
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vudduboy
VIP
London
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Visited Papaya as part of a business trip to London. Excellent food! Dosai is a must! Will be back!
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FunkyMummy
London
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Feeling hungry thinking about it! The chicken one is our definate favourite. And my son devoured the onion baji's and meat samosas! Another yummy Friday night at Papaya - thank you!
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FunkyMummy
London
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived home after a 12 hour journey from abroad, dropped our luggage and headed straight to Papaya for another fantastic meal! The chicken hawker noodles are amazing and the aubergine curry never disappoints. The service is also outstanding! Thank you!
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PhilipP
London
86 reviews
4.0
86 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Sri Lanka and one thing you realise very quickly at Papaya is that the food really is Sri Lankan and not Indian. However they do tone down the dishes for English tastes so you might need to remind them that you like it spicy (that is if you do). Great food, and reasonably priced.
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Angie
London
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit to Papaya. The service was very attentive and the waiters did a very good job with a busy restaurant on a Thursday evening. Food was lovely although the portions were a bit smaller than other Indian restaurants. Good dishes and ingredients not just your average Indian curry. The meal was not cheap, nearly £100 for two people with a couple of beers in so it's nice as a treat.
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littleater47
London
191 reviews
4.0
191 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our second time here and had a better experience this time. Food was delicious, they are very willing to chop and change any dishes you want. There were more people in this time which made for a better ambience. Find it a little expensive though.
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EatsRootsLeaves
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come here all the time because we know the food is great and the service is outstanding.
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FunkyMummy
London
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
After a few weeks away we couldn't wait to go in for the Aubergine curry and the Kerala chicken. Fabulous!
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GeetaV
Hertfordshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our visit to Papaya was for my fiances birthday. He was recommended by 2 people at his work. I was sceptical being of Sri Lankan background, my mums is by far the best in London! Was surprised how similar and tasty they were. Only thing i would say is you dont get a lot of curry for your money, i would expect bigger portions. Ambience was great, whole restaurant sang my fiance happy birthday and made him blush! Would definately visit again as want to try all on the menu :)
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Papaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8579 1662.

Papaya is rated 4 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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161 Northfield Avenue, London, W13 9QT

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ealing / Ealing Broadway
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Sri Lankan, South Indian, Southeast Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.papaya-uk.com/
Phone number
020 8579 1662

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