Three exotic cultures-of Thailand, China and Japan-have met in a unique place in the very heart of Warsaw. Located at 16 Foksal St., Papaya Restaurant welcomes all lovers of sophisticated Far Eastern tastes. The idea to open the restaurant originated from the numerous travels of its owner, Piotr Miszczak. Enchanted with the richness and diversity of cultures of the countries he visited, Miszczak decided to transfer part of his love for Asia to Poland's capital. As he says himself, Thai cuisine, exceptionally aromatic and with a distinct taste, occupies a special place in his heart. The philosophy of this cuisine is best rendered by the word "Thai", meaning free, the word from which the name of the country, Thailand, derives. Here, there are no strict rules concerning the preparation of dishes, the imagination being the source of inspiration. As a result, Thai cuisine is an art and a subjective feeling of every individual, expressed in the selection of fresh herbs and ingredients. The dishes in the menu are prepared by native cooks according to original recipes. To give the dishes their proper taste, the restaurant imports produce unavailable in Poland, for example Thai long yard bean, which is half a meter long, Chinese cabbage bok choy, green onions, lemongrass, which is said to have curative properties, and herbs typical of Far Eastern cuisine like ginger and cardamom. Papaya Restaurant serves traditional Thai dishes including the sweet and sour soup tom yum kung, and the most characteristic Japanese dish, sushi. Teppanyaki, tables with Japanese barbecue, reign supreme. A Japanese teppanyaki master arranges real culinary shows here, preparing dishes in front of the guests' eyes. And everything takes place under the watchful eye of chef Jacek Sulich, who takes care of the quality of the prepared dishes. Sulich is a true master with many years of experience. He has prepared dishes for well-known politicians, businesspeople and monarchs. Papaya has not only an attractive menu to offer. It is also a real feast for the eyes. The interior decor is modern in style. The climate of the first story is ascetic, bright and spacious-a reference to the simple life of Thailand and China. Going downstairs, the guest becomes immersed in an enigmatic landscape of ocean depths achieved through a special composition of black and white. Algae twist around the tables and a huge picture of a geisha looms in the background. Perfectly matched, the elements of the interior appeal to all the senses and create a true oasis for gourmets. Papaya is an ideal restaurant both for those who want to have a fast and healthy lunch or hold a business meeting and those who want to relax in a magical atmosphere in the company of friends or a date.