Papaya

4 (9)

£25 and under

Sri Lankan

161 Northfield Avenue, London, W13 9QT

About this restaurant

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

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Papaya.

4.0

(9)

4.0Food
4.3Service
3.7Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

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vudduboy
London13 reviews
4.0
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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PhilipP
London86 reviews
4.0
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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littleater47
London191 reviews
4.0
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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GeetaV
Hertfordshire2 reviews
4.0
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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PhilipP
London86 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
What a delightful evening it was. A group of 4 of us, including a Birthday celebrating Mother had a lovely meal. Nice selection and cooked well. V buzzing atmosphere on this Saturday evening. Really like the Sri Lankan style in comparison to familiar Indian fare. Highly recommended. Will be back soon.
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Panda
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 9, 2013
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We ate at Papaya on a Saturday lunchtime and it was very quiet but we were a large group so that didn't matter. The menu had a great choice of dishes, many of which I hadn't come across before. All could be made more or less spicy to your taste. Portions were generous and the service was excellent.
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Lolo
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2013
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to papaya to try sri lankan food and were impressed. the food was tasty. very good service. and the ambience was nice.
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littleater47
London191 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 9, 2013
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
This was our first time here, we went mid week so not a lot of atmosphere, manager was very attentive at first as he knew we had booked through top table and it was our first time there, after he had taken our order he really didn't bother with us again, he was outside smoking most of the time and then had a business meeting on the table behind us while we were trying to enjoy our food. The food was very nice, tried some dishes we had not had before, the price was a tad steep though. I expect we will return but would not make it a regular occurrence.
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midibu
London23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2012
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Recently refurbished and very smart-looking, with very good service (although it was not busy when we went at lunchtime). Interesting menu – far from a generic 'curry house'. Devilled paneer was good; we found the roti a bit tough so will try a different bread next time… but will definitely go back for more.
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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

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