Papaya Bay Thai Cuisine

623 Orange Street

Redlands, Ca 92374

(909)793-0374

Hours:      

Monday-Thursday:     11a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday:        11a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday:                        Noon to 9:30 p.m.

If you have never experienced authentic  Thai food, I feel sorry for your tastebuds. I was 28 years old before I ever even tried it, simply because of the fear of the unknown. I am talking about authentic, amazing thai food. I now have Thai 2-3 times per week, and usually at the Papaya Bay. At first I was hesitant on writing this review, for selfish reasons. One of the greatest things about this gem of a restaurant is that it is one of Redland’s best kept secrets. It is never crowded, and the ambiance is nice. Candles, water fountains, large palm trees, and dim lighting put off a romantic vibe. It is a nice spot for couples.

The service is good, and everyone working there is originally from Thailand. Occasionally the owner is there, (who also is from Thailand), and he always comes by our table to see how everything is. Nice, respectful man, the type of person you want in the community.

My favorite thing about Papaya Bay-of course- is the food. They never use MSG, all dishes are made to order with the freshest ingredients. They have a wide array of menu items, and I have tried most of them. The following are my absolute favorite dishes:

Appetizers:

Crispy Calamari – Thai style Calamari rings in a light tempura batter, served with sweet & sour sauce

Soup:

Tom Kha Gai – My favorite soup in the whole world!  Coconut milk with Chicken or Tufu infused with fresh Siamese Galangal, lemon grass, mushrooms, and kefir leaves.

Salad:

4 Buddies – Chicken, Beef, Pork, & Shrimp mixed with garlic, fresh chili, onion, celery, and cashews, tossed with spicy lime dressing

A La Carte:

Cashew Chicken – Cashews, chicken, bell peppers, onions, and chili stir-fried in Chef’s special sauce

Pad Khing – Choice of meat stir-fried with grean beans and coconut milk in homemade chili paste sauce

Seafoods:

CoCo Salmon -  Grilled marinated Salmon cooked in spicy coconut sauce and vegetables

Exotic Ocean -  Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, and fish with red chili sauce, thick coconut milk, napa and thai basil

Pattaya Sizzling -  Combonation Seafood stir-fried in chili and garlic sauce with sweet basil, onion, and bell pepper

Noodles:

Pad Thai – Stir-fried rice noodles with choice of meat, egg, crushed peanuts, and bean sprouts in a Pad Thai sauce.

Fried Rice:

Pineapple Fried Rice -  Stir-fried rice with shrimp, chicken, curry powder, raisins, and pineapple

Dessert:

Fried Banana With Ice Cream

Prices ranges between $5.95 – $13.95.

A small selection of beer & wine is available.