Papaya Island Menu
Welcome to Papaya Island, where vibrant Vietnamese flavors meet modern dining in the heart of San Francisco. Specializing in sumptuous sandwiches and delightful noodle soups, this woman-owned establishment invites you to experience a culinary journey that’s both authentic and innovative.
The menu features an array of traditional favorites, including rich pho variations—like the aromatic Pho Ga and the decadent Oxtail Pho—crafted from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Each bowl is a celebration of flavor, with tender meats and comforting, aromatic broths that leave you craving more. Their bun vermicelli noodles served with crispy egg rolls provide a delightful crunch, harmonizing perfectly with vibrant toppings.
Papaya Island also offers a spacious, inviting atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating and thoughtful accessibility features. With a focus on quality and customer experience, it’s a must-visit for anyone craving delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
Appetizers
A1. Deep Fried Imperial Roll
2 pieces pork and vegetables.
A2. Crab Rangoon
6 pieces deep fried wonton skin filled with cream cheese and crab meat.
A3. Fresh Shrimp Spring Roll(2)
2 pieces rice paper wrap with shrimp, lettuce, carrot, rice noodle. Comes with peanut butter dipping sauce.
A4. Deep Fried Wontons (10)
4 pieces. Fried.
A5. Deep Fried Shrimp Egg Roll (4)
4 pieces.
A6. Papaya Salad with Shrimp
A7. Chicken Salad
Chicken breast with lettuce and cucumber special dressing.
A8. Chicken Potstickers (6)
6 pieces.
A9. Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings (6)
6 pieces.
A10. Sticky Wings (6)
A11. Filet Mignon Carpaccio
N1. Pho Ga
Chicken pho.
N2. Pho Vit Quay
Roast duck pho.
N3. Pho Tom (Shrimp)
Shrimp.
N4. Pho Dac Biet
Beef combination, filet mignon, flank, brisket, tripe and meatballs.
N5. Pho Tai
Rare filet mignon.
N6. Pho Bo Vien
Beef meatballs.
N7. Pho Nam Gau
Flank and brisket.
N8. Pho Tai Bo Vien
Filet mignon and meatballs.
N9. Oxtail Pho
N10. Phong's Beefy Bun Bo (Oxtail, Filet, Brisket, Shank)
N11. Lobster and Shrimp Pho
N12. Wonton Noodle Soup
With Shrimp, Bak Choi and Egg Noodle
Noodle Soups
Bun Vermicelli Noodles
B1. Bun Thit Nuong (Pork)
Dry Vermicelli Bowl with Egg rolls, Lettuce, Carrot-Daikon Pickles, Peanuts and Fish Sauce
B2. Bun Ga Nuong (Chicken)
Dry Vermicelli Bowl with Egg rolls, Lettuce, Carrot-Daikon Pickles, Peanuts and Fish Sauce
B3. Bun Thit Bo Nuong (Beef)
Dry Vermicelli Bowl with Egg rolls, Lettuce, Carrot-Daikon Pickles, Peanuts and Fish Sauce
B4. Bun Tom Thit Nuong (Pork Shrimp)
Dry Vermicelli Bowl with Egg rolls, Lettuce, Carrot-Daikon Pickles, Peanuts and Fish Sauce
E1. Red Curry Chicken with Rice
E2. Red Curry Shrimp with Rice
E3. Five Spice Chicken with Egg and Rice
Chunks of chicken with egg.
E4. Katsu Chicken with Curry Sauce
Deep fried boneless chicken breast with curry sauce, broccoli and rice on the side.
E5. Lemongrass Pork Chop with Fried Egg
Grilled pork chop,pan fried egg, broccoli and rice. Fish sauce on the side.
Entrees ( with Rice )
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Baguette Sandwich)
G1. Grilled Pork Banh Mi
Vietnamese baguette sandwich with grilled pork,mayonnaise, cilantro, carrot -daiko pickles and jalapenos
G2. Grilled Chicken Banh Mi
G3. Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi
G4. Roast Duck Banh Mi
G5. Egg and Pate Banh Mi
G6. Eggplant Tofu Banh Mi
Deep fried tofu, eggplant, mayonnaise, cilantro, pickles and jalapenos
V1. Vegetable Egg Roll
3 pieces.
V2. Salt and Pepper Tofu
V3. Papaya Salad
Served with fried tofu, carrot, ground peanuts and mint.
V4. Fresh Spring Roll with Fried Tofu
Served with fried tofu and eggplant, rice noodle and lettuce.
V5. Vegetable Pho
V6. Red Curry Vegetable with Rice
V7. Tofu, Eggplant and Vegan Egg Roll Vermicelli Bowl
Vegetarian Choices
Side Order
White Rice
Noodle
Chicken
Vegetable
D1. Fresh Pressed Sugarcane Juice with Ice
D2. Fresh Pressed Sugarcane Juice no Ice
D3. Ca Phe Sua Da
Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk.
D4. Thai Tea
D5. Canned Coconut Water
D6. Lemonade
D7. Soda
Coke, Diet Coke or Sprite.
