Papaya in Rotterdam Centrum

Visited Papaya because we had Indonesian guests who liked to eat Indonesian food although this restaurant can also be considered as a Chinese restaurant because the dishes are not all Indonesian art and the servants are as i also could guess Chinese as well. Overall is the quality of the food ok not spectaculair and next to the restaurant part you have a takeaway service for all kinds of food and other things.

A good value for money restaurant. If you're an Indonesian who's missing Indonesian food, papaya doesn't taste quite Indonesian. It seems to have been adapted for the Dutch. I ordered dagschotel, and I found the spices lacking.

I had a delicious Indonesian rice table with my family! Even the little ones enjoyed it.

Here you can enjoy delicious Indonesian food

Nice indo food. Plenty of choice

very good, have been coming here for years to pick up the food, also during the Christmas holidays, it remains delicious, today I'm going for nasi Rames 30-11-2025

Really good food. Everything was freshly made and of great taste. It is not cheap, but it is a good quality. Service could have a smile, to make things better...

Indonesian restaurant not far from the centre of Rotterdam. Excellent food, good service. Best is to try the Indonesian rice dish.

Good old-fashioned Chinese food for a good price.

We had a really delicious Indonesian meal, with a variety of flavors. The service was also excellent, definitely recommended. ;)

Way too expensive for what little you get for your money! It's a shame. It wasn't tasty either.

We had a delicious traditional Indonesian meal with friends at a cozy restaurant one evening. There was a wide selection of delicious dishes, the atmosphere was great, and the service was fast and friendly. We'll definitely be back!

6-11-25: Tried to have lunch there. Because the employees in the adjacent shop kept chatting but left. 7-11-25: Tried to buy something in the shop. A customer was helped by someone who didn't even look at me or the customer after me. She did, however, call out to a colleague who was doing nothing. This gentleman got up visibly reluctantly and disinterestedly...... I left what I also wanted to buy on the counter and left empty-handed. In short: two attempts - neither worth repeating.

I can only judge the takeout section, as I haven't yet been to the restaurant. Delicious food, a wide selection, and they're willing to think outside the box when it comes to menu options, such as adding a vegetable dish instead of meat. I always get lemper and bao buns for my kids here. They're delicious as a snack. Of course, I also take home a whole load of delicious meat and vegetable dishes that everyone can enjoy. The dishes are beautifully authentic and not too greasy. The vegetables are wonderfully crunchy. Hygiene is also very important to me; it's fresh and looks clean. In short, it's worth the drive to Rotterdam.

For Indonesians (like me on vacation in Rotterdam) who want authentic Indonesian food, you shouldn't come here. 😔 Because the food here is tailored to local tastes... However, The location and place are very nice and pleasant. The staff are also friendly. You even get a free bowl of crackers. 👍🏻💯 Thank you.

This was our first time trying Indonesian, and the waiters were really helpful with the menu. We got an appetizer and then chose two rice platters, where we could pick the different sides/meats/vegetables. We got complementary crab cakes.

The men with the glass is very impolite and rude. Avoid him.

I still haven't gotten my money back!! Be careful ordering here. The food is otherwise good. I accidentally paid for my order twice. I called politely, but the owner literally started yelling at me!

I don't think I've had worse Indonesian food. The servers are very helpful and accommodating.

It would be nice if the staff could address guests if they're talking too loudly. We're in a restaurant, so please be considerate of each other. Fortunately, the gentleman didn't stay there too long.

The food at Papaya is always delicious, and the service is very friendly. The price/quality ratio is excellent.

We had a delicious meal and will definitely come back.

What a disappointment. The food tastes more like Chinese food than Indonesian. The flavors are just not right. We definitely won't order again and don't recommend ordering from here if you like Indonesian food.

We ordered several rice tables and other dishes for a family dinner a few days in advance. They were delivered perfectly hot on the day itself, at the agreed-upon time. The food was truly delicious! Plenty of vegetarian options (now also with vegan chicken), and the meat dishes were also incredibly tasty. Definitely worth repeating!

Mixed platter: 2 meats, 1 vegetable with noodles, fantastic! Highly recommended.

Were the first customers for the afternoon service, but the atmospheric decor and friendly staff created a great atmosphere. The food was delicious. Generous portions. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends.

Delicious Indonesian food. Friendly service, reasonable prices. Cozy interior!

Got a delicious takeout meal. I've been doing this regularly for years. The quality is very consistent. Delicious Indonesian food.

I've been a customer here for a long time, and quite frequently. But lately, the containers have been getting smaller. I raised this issue, but the boss insisted. Can I pay less then? I also never find the staff very friendly, and I feel like you have to beg for full containers. I paid 28 euros, but that's still a small amount for two adults. This was definitely my last time.

What a disappointment, I have been eating at Papaya and picking up food for years, but the quality has deteriorated enormously. Always had nice pieces of meat without any fuss. Nowadays it's all crazy! Today's meat meant that at least three quarters of all the meat had to be thrown away because it consisted of dirty fat, tendons and junk. Contacted but did not receive a solution... yes, that's a shame and it would be passed on, but of course I don't buy anything for that and that doesn't satisfy the hunger either. Lost a customer, Papaya no longer guarantees the quality of food they used to have.

After years of getting takeout, I was completely taken for a ride. This is Chinese food, not Indonesian.

The nasi goreng was just rice with kecap, nothing at all, and had no flavor (4 euros). The so-called satay wasn't real satay but cubes of white chicken (6 euros). Not recommended!

I've been going there for a long time, but the quality of the food has suddenly deteriorated significantly. The meat is tough and very fatty. You have to throw away 75% of it. Is there another owner who chooses to lower the quality?

Nice restaurant with friendly service. The food is delicious and not too expensive.

We all had a delicious Indonesian meal! Great service, nice atmosphere, and delicious food. Definitely recommended if you're in the Rotterdam city center area.

Delicious food for a great price! The Indonesian rice table was a huge hit with many delicious, flavorful dishes. We'll definitely be back.

The food was fantastic! Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and above all, the food was delicious! The meat was also very tender and well-seasoned—highly recommended! I had an amazing dinner! Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and most importantly, amazing Indonesian cuisine! The meat was tender and seasoned to perfection! Definitely recommend!

Authentic Chinese and Indian food Delicious

The price-quality ratio is more than excellent. The food tastes good. The service is good. The decor isn't very atmospheric, but the food more than makes up for it.

Excellent Indonesian cuisine. Really tasty and fresh. Very friendly service. We were practically the only ones in the restaurant.

They've been at Groenendaal for so long, and I'd never been there before. Excellent food, delicious pork satay. Great service.

It was my first time trying indonasian food ! Very delicious in my opinion ! The staff were nice but not so helpful with explaining the options ! The atmosphere is ok !

Delicious food and generous portions, really good value given eating out is not that cheap in Rotterdam. We ordered the 1 person kecil rice set menu which gives you a taster of quite a few things and I ordered a cabbage dishes with steamed brown rice. It was such a feast! The coffee and cake was delicious too, don't miss them.

waited a very long time for the food. you wait at least 1.5 hours and on a busy day 2 hours. don't order here.

In the store I heard from the employee that it was three euros more expensive because I picked up the food via home delivery.

Personnel very welcoming and friendly. The waiting time was a bit long but the food was good. It lacks a bit of flavour for some meals, but it was still good. I recommend ☺️

Always delicious food here and fast and courteous service.

Food is good. Lots of choice in vegetable and meat dishes, but vegetarian is also fine. Also enough variety and spiciness of the food. Too bad they are no longer at the Alexandrium Staff is short and businesslike. Could be friendlier, but does its job well. Food not exactly cheap, but certainly not too expensive for what you get. Haven't eaten in the restaurant yet so don't know what the staff are like there.

You have to create the atmosphere yourself

I have been coming to Papaya Groenendaal for the lempers for a number of years. The price has gone up considerably but the taste has deteriorated considerably. It's such a big disappointment now that I won't be coming back. If you're there, I wouldn't order lempers in any case.

Always tasty takeaway meals. Nice to be able to combine various combination dishes yourself. Certainly not expensive for the quality and portions.

Delicious, reasonably priced food with a varied menu.I wish the UK had some decent Indonesian restaurants.

Friendly service and excellent food. Takeaway shop and restaurant next to each other. The atmosphere is a bit lacking, but the food makes up for a lot

We accidentally went through the take away door but asked to get seated and the pointed us to the other room. Came here on a Thursday night, fairly busy btu not too bad. We ordered a few things for dinner: Rames Special (Ajam Pedis, Daging Rendang, SG Boontjes, Gado Gado, SG Telor, Rempah-bal bali and a skewer of satay Ajam with prawn crackers, Atjar ketimun and seroendeng with White Rice), Spicy Seafood Schotel (Udang and Ikan with Tjap Tjoy), Ajam Pedis with Bami Goreng and lastly Daging Rendang with Bami Goreng. The food was really really good and especially for the price, really nice value. Everything was good that we ordered. Would recommend going here again.

Disappointment. Enjoyed eating there for years. Ramses' dish was now a plate full of dishes that were difficult to distinguish. Flat flavors, no depth. They once were authentic flavors, spicy. Now an overfull plate with much of the same. Shame.

I didn't feel like cooking today. This is why we went to Papaya. We opted for the rice table for 24.50 p.p. 2x. Unfortunately, the soto ajam soup was not well filled, it had no taste and was watery, the entire rice table was not freshly cooked and you can clearly taste that it came from the freezer and was heated up quickly. You should taste the fresh/aromatic herbs in these dishes. The prawn crackers weren't even freshly baked. You get prawn crackers from a bag that comes from the supermarket. Very unfortunate! We remain loyal to restaurant SAMALAIN in Rdam. Try it!!! Here you will be served everything fresh, including prawn crackers, and you will taste real Indonesian cuisine!!

We have been coming here to eat in the restaurant for years and when I am really hungry and don't have much time I go for takeaway. This is the only Indian restaurant and takeaway where my family celebrates their birthdays. They have so much choice of meat, vegetables and rice and Nasie Koening yellow rice, this is not common in Toko's.. Such delicious food!! This month we are coming here again with the family to celebrate our birthday...oh yes and delicious spring rolls...and Tjendol drinks...we are already looking forward to it...

Dish of the day was delicious and more than sufficient. Nice staff.

For me one of the best in the city. Tasty, tastier, tastiest

One Dutch word says it all... Lekker!

As always great! Have been coming here for years and the food is delicious!

We had a wonderful Rijsttafel dinner here. Memorable flavours.

Je kan je eigen portie of gerecht samenstellen

Wij hebben hier absoluut heerlijk gegeten. En komen er zeker eens terug.

Heerlijk gegeten. Een aanrader tegen een betaalbare prijs. Voor 14 euro nasi koening schotel. En vers. Qua prijs en wat je krijgt super. In de winkel ernaast kan je tevens afhalen. Alles netjes geëtaleerd in hun counter. Het restaurant is eenvoudig maar functioneel. Met airco. En door deze betaalbare prijzen kan je toch nog eens genieten. Vond het eten er fris en vers uitzien en lekker. Kroepoek vooraf en een biertje. Het leven kan zo eenvoudig zijn😋

Allerlekkerste kipkerrie broodje met extra sambal net gegeten 😃

Heerlijk eten voor een spotprijs.en super vriendelijke bediening.

Beste indo in Rotterdam! Tip: afhalen is veel goedkoper en je krijgt meer dan via thuisbezorgd.

Ok experience. Interiors have seen better times. Would be nice if Staff could explain about dishes. Food was ok.

Amazing Indonesian food! Would highly recommend !

Heerlijke maaltijden, volop keuze, zeer betaalbaar en geweldig goede, snelle en heel vriendelijke bediening

Eten is erg lekker. Personeel kan vriendelijker althans in het afhaal gedeelte. Restaurant deel heb ik nog niet geprobeerd. Jammer dat ze van het Alexandrium weg zijn gegaan. Betere locatie en makkelijker te bereiken.

Met vrienden daar geweest.Super

This is an excellent restaurant for good food. Everything we ordered was terrific. The menu can be a little difficult to decode, but you really can't go wrong with any of the options. I highly recommend this location.

Hoe kan het dat ik hier niet eerder ben geweest? Eten lekker Porties ruim Prijzen nog van voor de inflatie Een bubs aan vaste bezoekers. Ja, dat je hier terugkomt, dat snap ik.

Heerlijk authentiek Indonesisch eten

Eten altijd heerlijk, eenpersoons rijsttafel besteld. Normaal krijg ik zoveel eten nooit op, maar van papaya geen probleem. Echt jammer dat ze niet meer in Rotterdam Alexander een filiaal hebben.

Ideaal om lekker indisch af te halen

Te veel zout, bami leek wel rubber, vlees was wat taai. Risoles was wel aardig.

Zojuist voor de eerste keer hier besteld. Helaas niet voor herhaling vatbaar. De gebakken noodles waren gekookte rijstnoedels zonder enige toevoeging en de rijsttafel voor 2 bestond uit een poging tot redang zonder al te veel smaak (weggegooid), 2 kleine hoopjes acceptabele ajam, 2 droge sate stokjes en een hoop gekookte groenten (ook met weinig smaak). Al met al niet best. Bezorging was wel op tijd, al wacht ik liever wat langer op lekker eten.

Goed en Lekker eten. Aardige mensen ook!

Wat een geweldig mooie schone zaak is dit! Super nette medewerkers. Wat eten betreft, jullie hebben er een vaste klant bij, wat is dit lekker zeg. Dikke complimenten, ga zo door!

Toevallig tegen deze toko aangelopen. Schoon, vers en heel netjes. Prima adres om af te halen als je zin hebt in Indonesisch eten maar geen zin hebt om het zelf klaar te maken.

Gewoon lekker eten! We halen al jaren met enige regelmaat de combinatie schotel (middel). Top gerechtjes zijn de ajam opor, ore are & daging smoor. Ook de sate kambing is heerlijk! Prijs - kwaliteit is top!

Indonesisch rijsttafel voor vier personen, van alle gerechten wat en vers bereid, nasi goreng of witte rijst en Bami onbeperkt.

Eten altijd goed. Sfeer weet ik niet omdat ik altijd laat bezorgen

Na een poosje iets minder geweest, nu weer fantastisch lekker eten. Ga er iedere week maaltijd halen. Top !!

Lekker gegeten en vriendelijke personeel.