Green Papaya Vietnamese Bistro

This upscale Vietnamese establishment makes a fan of everyone who attends. Sweet and spicy ingredients (e.g. coriander, ginger, mint, chiles) grant exotic flavor to offerings of shrimp, fish, and chicken, and of course, the requisite rice noodle dishes and salads also find their way onto the menu. Also a hit with the stylish Oak Lawn crowd is the restaurant's interior, which, though a tad cramped, exudes a smart, cool vibe.