Green Papaya

With its green exterior and striped awnings, Green Papaya is hard to miss - and it's not to be missed. From the freshly tiled dining room to a fountain and small sushi bar, the green-hued room has a soothing, distinctly Asian feel. The menu features curries, noodle dishes and other specialty sauces as well as more unusual options, such as Som-Tum, a salad made with freshly sliced papaya. Popular are "lunch boxes," which are traditional Thai cuisine (curries, rice dishes and noodles) or sushi served with miso soup, salad, appetizer, fruit and either vegetable fried rice or vegetable pad Thai. Lunch box meals are dine-in only.