If you want Westernised versions of Thai food there are many options in Brighton from all the usual suspects. However if you want home cooked quality Thai grub of top quality papaya is the place to go. The service is fantastic and if you want your food cooked spicier or milder, no problem. This is authentic, top notch food at a very reasonable price. No brainer.
emsonholiday
What an amazing little find. If you are looking for an authentic Thai lunch that is delicious and excellent value look no more. We had a great experience and highly recommend. The pad Thai was insane!
الخليفة مقاولات
Visited this lovely little gem of a place with my friend this evening. This was my second visit and we will be going back. Natalie ( the owner) was very attentive and friendly and the food... well it's the best Thai food I've tasted in Brighton and Hove! The added bonus of BYO alcohol makes this place even better. Amazing food, good prices and excellent service. Please give this place a try, you won't be disappointed :)
Asifan Abubakar
We often go to Papaya. Our visit two weeks ago was still good, but not as excellent as usual.Service was fine, and value good, but the green curry was very salty (almost inedibly so) rather than as well balanced as usual.Never been like that before, so I’m sure it’s a blip! We’ll try it again soon.
زينب الماكي
We come here quite often for lunch as the food has always been really good. Simple decor, straightforward menu, friendly staff and good portion sizes. Well worth a visit while you’re in Hove!
BERNARD MALAMOU
I got the sweet and sour soup with a starter of salt and pepper squid while the other person got a pad Thai with dumplings and spring rolls, all of which came to around 20 quid, very reasonably priced and food came very fast!A must visit when moving through the hove area as long as u don’t mind ur food like the kitchen staff, hot and sexy!
406anthonys
Great food well presented and very reasonable, well situated in George Street Hove easy access, byo drinks so much cheaper than buying in
عثمان علي
Came here 5 times since Moved to Hove. First 4 times food wasn't tasty at all!! Even Pad Thai ! It was so oily. I kept going there cos after some shopping, I end up on George street and super hungry. I love Thai food. So I kept telling myself to give them more chance. Last time I went there and said to myself this gonna be my last time here if food still not tasty. But it was tasty! Amazing !! Didn't remember what I ordered. But friendly staff here.
السيد مكي
An unassuming place, staffed by a solitary lady who cooked and served. The food was tasty and portion sizes good. We enjoyed our visit
Anna
Amazing padtai, my favourite. Street food of Thailand. Very affordable, great atmosphere and location.
My Favourite meal out in Brighton! A family run Thai with affordable and delicious food. The mother elder once cooked for Thai royalty. Her experience is a gem. Natalie her daughter is the friendliest waitress on the planet. It’s just one small room in George street but I’ve booked it for Birthdays many times and it can hold about 20 for a private evening. Very sadly they are retiring shortly so get there asap before they go! Papaya we love you and will miss you very much. Thanks for your wonderful food and vibes xxx
Inbar Siboni
The best Thai food I had outside of Thailand! Wow!Vegetarian options: I'm vegan and had so many options
Paul Hibbert
I don't often leave reviews, but this place deserves it. Hands down the most authentic Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. The Pad Thai was incredible, not just the typical noodle and sauce dish most Thai places serve, the flavours took me straight back to travelling around Thailand. The Green curry was light and creamy, not heavy and floating in oil like the big UK chains. The coconut milk tasted real and not just out of a can. I'm just gutted we don't live in Brighton & Hove. Would 100% go back if we are ever in the area.Vegetarian options: Lovely Tofu dishes.
Elffin69
Food here is always freshly cooked, tasty and reasonably priced. Service is friendly and you can bring your own drinks and pay a small corkage charge.
Elina Malinen
Awesome Thai food and byo! Had a dinner with a friend and was perfect. Both the food and the service.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vege options!
If you want Westernised versions of Thai food there are many options in Brighton from all the usual suspects. However if you want home cooked quality Thai grub of top quality papaya is the place to go. The service is fantastic and if you want your food cooked spicier or milder, no problem. This is authentic, top notch food at a very reasonable price. No brainer.
What an amazing little find. If you are looking for an authentic Thai lunch that is delicious and excellent value look no more. We had a great experience and highly recommend. The pad Thai was insane!
Visited this lovely little gem of a place with my friend this evening. This was my second visit and we will be going back. Natalie ( the owner) was very attentive and friendly and the food... well it's the best Thai food I've tasted in Brighton and Hove! The added bonus of BYO alcohol makes this place even better. Amazing food, good prices and excellent service. Please give this place a try, you won't be disappointed :)
We often go to Papaya. Our visit two weeks ago was still good, but not as excellent as usual.Service was fine, and value good, but the green curry was very salty (almost inedibly so) rather than as well balanced as usual.Never been like that before, so I’m sure it’s a blip! We’ll try it again soon.
We come here quite often for lunch as the food has always been really good. Simple decor, straightforward menu, friendly staff and good portion sizes. Well worth a visit while you’re in Hove!
I got the sweet and sour soup with a starter of salt and pepper squid while the other person got a pad Thai with dumplings and spring rolls, all of which came to around 20 quid, very reasonably priced and food came very fast!A must visit when moving through the hove area as long as u don’t mind ur food like the kitchen staff, hot and sexy!
Great food well presented and very reasonable, well situated in George Street Hove easy access, byo drinks so much cheaper than buying in
Came here 5 times since Moved to Hove. First 4 times food wasn't tasty at all!! Even Pad Thai ! It was so oily. I kept going there cos after some shopping, I end up on George street and super hungry. I love Thai food. So I kept telling myself to give them more chance. Last time I went there and said to myself this gonna be my last time here if food still not tasty. But it was tasty! Amazing !! Didn't remember what I ordered. But friendly staff here.
An unassuming place, staffed by a solitary lady who cooked and served. The food was tasty and portion sizes good. We enjoyed our visit
Amazing padtai, my favourite. Street food of Thailand. Very affordable, great atmosphere and location.
Restaurantji Recommends
My Favourite meal out in Brighton! A family run Thai with affordable and delicious food. The mother elder once cooked for Thai royalty. Her experience is a gem. Natalie her daughter is the friendliest waitress on the planet. It’s just one small room in George street but I’ve booked it for Birthdays many times and it can hold about 20 for a private evening. Very sadly they are retiring shortly so get there asap before they go! Papaya we love you and will miss you very much. Thanks for your wonderful food and vibes xxx
The best Thai food I had outside of Thailand! Wow!Vegetarian options: I'm vegan and had so many options
I don't often leave reviews, but this place deserves it. Hands down the most authentic Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. The Pad Thai was incredible, not just the typical noodle and sauce dish most Thai places serve, the flavours took me straight back to travelling around Thailand. The Green curry was light and creamy, not heavy and floating in oil like the big UK chains. The coconut milk tasted real and not just out of a can. I'm just gutted we don't live in Brighton & Hove. Would 100% go back if we are ever in the area.Vegetarian options: Lovely Tofu dishes.
Food here is always freshly cooked, tasty and reasonably priced. Service is friendly and you can bring your own drinks and pay a small corkage charge.
Awesome Thai food and byo! Had a dinner with a friend and was perfect. Both the food and the service.Vegetarian options: Plenty of vege options!