Jannoi’s App-Khao | Papaya & Noodle Shack — Restaurant in Rancho Cordova

Saturday, 8/19/2022 - Went to Jannoi’s App-Khao | Papaya & Noodle Shack for lunch with a beautiful friend. Address is 3510 Auburn Blvd UNIT 10, Sacramento, CA 95821. Located on Watt and right before the entrance to 80 (aka Capital City Freeway). Upon arrival.....

Pros

1. large parking lot with plenty of parking.
2. restaurant was packed with only 2 empty tables left. As soon as I arrived, server told me I could sit at either table.
3. within a few mins, server brought me a menu. Told me she was the only one working in the front today.
4. took about 30 to 40 minutes for our food orders to arrive. We didn't mind as that gave us a chance to talk and catch up. The fish larb took another 5 to 8 minutes to come out after the other 2 dishes came. But the foods were nice and warm. Not hot.
5. water had an after taste. Not sure how to describe it. Maybe mineral-ly. Hmmmm..... it wasn't bad. Just a slight after taste. I shoulda asked for lemon. But they do bring a little bottle of water with ice with a lid, in case you run out of water in your cup. That really helped.
6. as soon as someone left their table, I notice a young man would clean the table quickly. Tables were always cleaned.
7. the Jeow Bong Fried Rice was friggen good. I could eat the whole plate. Lol. The drunken noodle was good. The fish larb was on the sweeter side, but still good.
8. our server was very nice.

Cons

1. none

Conclusion This little restaurant was pretty cool. About 10ish table. It's located right before the entrance to 80. Server was nice. Tables were clean. Foods were good. Try this place if you haven't yet. We had a good experience here. Thursday, 11/02/2023 - service great! Our waitress was so nice. Foods were all delicious. Except the chicken wings. Wings had no flavor and was on the raw side. The top of the meat was cooked, but had no flavor. The more you bite into the wings, the less cook it was. Was chewy and slimy-ish. Besides that, foods were great!! I also order a Thai tea to go. They forgot it. So before I left, I asked if I was still going to get it. The kitchen was already closed (close at 7:20pm-ish I think), and we already paid for our foods, so the waitress said it was on the house that was really nice.

I really like this restaurant. Go try this place if you haven't already. Wednesday, 1/17/2014 - Took my son here to celebrate his bday. His 1st time here. We ordered:

1. kids pho, $8.95
2. Thai Tea, $4.75
3. Waterfall Steak medium rare, $15.95
4. Pad Thai w Chicken, $ 12.50
5. Jeow Bong Fried Rice w/ chicken, $12.50
6. Lao Sausage (comes in 3), $10.75

ALL were delicious!! No complaints. Our waiter was very nice. Originally when we 1st ordered, we wanted the Crying Tiger Steak. He said they ran out. They ran out of steak. I told him this is the 3rd time I've come to their restaurant and they are ALWAYS out. He goes and check in the back and said to us that there's one more Waterfall Steak left. So I ordered that. Thank you to him for checking! Thank you to the awesome cook who made it! Perfect Steak and sauce. My son loved all the foods. Great customer service.

Cons? Yes. Only one. They don't do anything for a birthday. Not even ice cream. So... I took my son else where for bday dessert.

Besides this, great restaurant, delicious foods, clean restaurant, clean bathroom. Oh, there's only one bathroom for male and female. You'll have to wait...

Great service and amazing food. These are the two things that come to mind when thinking about my recent dining experience at the new restaurant in town. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to make sure my dining experience was top-notch. The menu offered a wide variety of dishes, catering to all tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you were a meat lover, a vegetarian, or had specific dietary restrictions, there was something for everyone. I opted for the chef's special, a mouthwatering seafood platter that was beautifully presented. Each bite was a burst of flavors, showcasing the chef's culinary expertise.

What impressed me the most was the attention to detail and the quality of ingredients used in each dish. It was evident that the chef took great pride in sourcing the freshest produce and finest cuts of meat. The flavors were well-balanced, and the presentation was a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Throughout the meal, the staff was attentive without being intrusive. They anticipated my needs, refilling my water glass and checking in to ensure everything was to my liking. Their knowledge of the menu was impressive, and they were able to recommend pairings and answer any...

When I pulled into this small strip mall on the corner of Auburn and Watt, I was all set to chow down at Jimboys a few doors down when this place caught my eye so I decided, hey why not try out some Southeast Asian food? I opened the door to a neat low key interior with only a couple people eating lunch. Understanding that finding qualified help is a challenge these days, I had to speak up to get someone to take my order. I would have enjoyed dining in but for the fact that their air conditioner was not working today while the temperature outside was galloping past 100 degrees Fahrenheit. After about a 15 minute wait, my order arrived and I quickly raced back to the office to gorge myself on a heaping plate of Chicken Pad Thai.

"Heaping" really doesn't do the portion size justice. Truth is that I could barely finish it and it tasted delicious! I will definitely go back there when I am in the area. Total cost, including tax was around $12.50 and if I wasn't such a pig, the meal could have easily been split...