The chicken noodles are not the best thing I have had but the sushi was good.The service was good…read moretoo.

Just walked out because we were sat down and nobody came to even get our drinks. People seated…read moreafter us had food already served. 2 waitresses and the host looked at us and no one came to check why two people have nothing on the table. Very disappointing.

Food is excellent and portions are great! Variety and options plentiful too. When I am in the area…read moreand am craving good food, this is the spot!

The food was amazing!! We had Pad See You with roasted pork and a Duck n Good Food signature combo!…read moreThe meat had great flavor! It was a good idea to have Pad See You with roasted pork since what interested me about this place was the roasted pork! The service was great! Quite a few people here on a Tuesday lunch!!

I ordered takeout and got the beef Drunken Noodles. It comes as medium spice as standard and it was…read moreperfect. Their noodles are homemade and so fresh. The vegetables were perfectly cooked - not over done. I had enough for leftovers. Inside was very cute. Next time I will dine in.

Mekvilai Thai Cuisine is a casual Thai restaurant in Hickory. It is located in a medium sized plaza…read moreso there is plenty of parking. The interior is popping with red, albeit dim lighting. The service is friendly, but the food came out a bit slower (I had with four people total) than I expected. We got the Snow Pea Dish (Seafood Combination), Drunken Noodle with Chicken, Crispy Tofu, Rama Tofu, Red Curry, Tulip Dumpling, and Rice Pudding. I was pleasantly surprised the Drunken Noodle with Chicken! I enjoyed the sauce on my noodles which were also cooked well and did not clump together like at other places. I wish it was a bit spicy... next time I will ask for the chili spice rack (it was not readily available on the table). My cousins enjoyed their food, especially the tofu dishes. I ate a bit of the Crispy Tofu and I wish the tofu had some seasoning on it because the peanut sauce could only add so much flavor. I also tried a bit of the Rice Pudding, which is their mango sticky rice. I thought it was okay... the mango did not taste super fresh, maybe a bit artificial? But not bad! Overall, I am pleasantly surprised at how good my dish, the Drunken Noodle with Chicken tasted. I have eaten a lot of good Thai food, especially having lived/visited places like Atlanta/New York City, so I was not expecting this place... my tiny hometown... to be that good. Also, I had visited this restaurant a few years ago and I found the food to be very average, but this time it was very tasty. I am not sure if there was a change in chefs or management in recent years, but keep up the good work!

Even on hot summer days their pho taste amazing to me!!! Special shoutout to the lime drink it's so…read morefresh and tasty! This is my honeys favorite pho spot in Catawba co!

Great pho and food! Ambiance is ok. They need more helpers especially during lunch hours.read more

This place is amazing. If you want authentic food, this is the place. They are very friendly and…read moreattentive. Did I mention how great the food is!

Always good - from quality of food to service. Never had a bad experience...very special and…read moredelicious. Worth the drive to Conover!

Food was excellent, 3 of us enjoyed boba teas, and one Thai ice tea. Perfectly loaded Spring rolls…read moredid not disappoint, (I have noticed other places have reduced the shrimp to only one also using smaller rolls). Our tables pickiest eater (little kid) had the wonton soup, she enjoyed the soup and even ate up the vegetables. I had green curry with chicken and the flavor was perfect! ~ Specialty drinks (esp boba) will cost more, this the same everywhere you go. At Mali Thai we watched our server make the drinks, so I completely understand the cost.

Wow! Amazing Thai food. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Very nice people and the…read morebest Thai I've had since moving back to western NC.

Solid experience for my first visit. The pho broth is flavorful and hearty, providing a great base…read morefor the generous servings of noodles and brisket. Excellent value for the price point. While I prefer my broth served piping hot, the quality of the food and the friendly customer service will definitely bring me back.

We've been here twice already, and let me tell you -- it's so worth the 40-ish minute drive . This…read moreplace hits every note: amazing food, great service, and good vibes from start to finish . --- First Visit: Our first time here, both my husband and I tried the Pho Ga (chicken pho) -- and wow, pure comfort in a bowl! The broth was rich, soothing, and full of flavor . The chicken tasted fresh and tender -- no freezer-burn weirdness like at other spots ‍. We also got the spring rolls , which are always so crisp, fresh, and beautifully wrapped. But the real star? That peanut sauce -- creamy, flavorful, and totally addictive. You'll literally catch me scraping the bottom of the bowl, not even pretending to be polite . To finish it all off, we tried the coconut boba -- cold, creamy, and sweet in the best way possible. It instantly became our favorite treat. --- Second Visit -- October 10, 2025: This time, I decided to switch things up and tried the Bún Bò Xào -- and oh my goodness , thank you to our amazing waitress Maggie for recommending it! It was so flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and the textures were spot on. And yes... I had to get the spring rolls again because, let's be honest, they're irresistible . Of course, we got another round of that coconut boba because it's just too good to skip. My husband stuck with his pho and is now completely obsessed with the broth -- he even asked if they sell it by the container so he can sip it at work on cold days . --- The People & Atmosphere: Both times, we've had the pleasure of chatting with Cindy, the owner ‍, and she is amazing. You can feel how passionate she is about her food and her customers. She's warm, down-to-earth, and full of great energy . It's rare to find an owner who is so involved, but Cindy makes the experience truly personal and special. She even gave me suggestions for what to try next time -- and you bet I'll be back! The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming . You don't feel rushed, and the servers are attentive without hovering . The background music sets the perfect mood, and the bathrooms are spotless -- which says a lot about how much they care about their space. --- Final Thoughts: This restaurant is a hidden gem -- the kind of place that feels like home from the moment you walk in. Delicious food, genuine people, clean environment, and that warm, family feel that's so hard to find these days . We're so grateful to have found this spot and plan to keep coming back again and again . Highly recommend -- 100% worth every mile of the drive!

Wonderful experience in an elegant setting ! Food is excellent and beautifully presented. Our…read moreserver was helpful, sharing descriptions of the entrees and explaining items new to us. Highly recommend giving them a try! Our first visit and we'll be sure to go again

I can't express how lovely this place is the service was excellent and so very friendly. My bunny…read moresandwich was absolutely authentic and delicious with lots of different condiments and I will certainly go back to try something else. It felt like a little serene oasis everything else I saw coming out of the kitchen, looked wonderful and this from somebody who spent three weeks in Vietnam and loved the food.