Waltham Thai Restaurant Green Papaya Closes After 30 Years

WALTHAM, MA — The Waltham restaurant scene is losing a Winter Street stalwart after three decades of operations.

The owners of Green Papaya announced this week that they would be retiring, meaning the restaurant would close after 30 years.

This news was announced through a message posted to the restaurant's website:

"It is with a heavy but graceful heart that we notify you that after 30 wonderful, successful years serving this community, the Green Papaya will be closing its doors on June 25, 2023. We have decided it is time for us to retire and have new adventures in our lives. We are so appreciative and thankful for the friendships we have made and for all who have supported us during these years and through the difficult times of the covid virus. We are thankful for being able to get to know each of you and your families, and also for the care and kindness you have shown each and everyone of us.

We do hope that we will continue to cross paths in the days and years that lie ahead."

The restaurant served a variety of Thai staples and unique to Green Papaya menu items. It was open daily for lunch and dinner.