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Houa Khong 2

4.0 (168 reviews)
ModerateThai, Laotian
Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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My friend and I decided that we wanted to switch up dinner plans and came here unplanned. The service was amazing, the staff were routinely checking in on us, and very hospital. The food itself was delicious, it was fresh and flavorful. We ordered the pineapple fried rice, drunken noodles, and the yellow curry. Like it was so good. The restaurant itself is quite small, and perfect for families and friends to go and get a warm meal :)

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AA J.

Great food. The restaurant provides excellent service. Small space but great ambiance. It is a place you must try.

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Philip J.

The pictures don't do it Justice, the serving sizes are very large. Authentic Thai cuisine here. So many people come here for lunch and take to go. Legit spot! Each spoonful is bursting with flavor If you want hot, 7 is pretty standard. 8 is super hot. Great service here, very nice staff. Cozy spot that is clean

Roach is on my spoon

My favorite place in Merced changed after today. Been coming here for years just to find a roach in my $35. Meal Never again

Shorty T.

To me, Houakhong 2 is a hit or miss. Some of their dishes are good, but some are a disappointment. For example, I wouldn't order the deep fried tilapia again. I ordered the curry sauce on the side, which was probably a mistake as well. The fish was pretty dried and overfried. Not much flavor to it.

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Dennis X.

A great hold-in-the-wall mom-and-pop shop. They have many great options and I've heard their Fish (Red Snapper) and Duck dishes are delicious. I usually get the combination or beef noodles. The taste is consistent and is sure the fulfill any of your pho cravings. I also have gotten the chicken wings (so crispy!), pad see ew, and pad Thai and have been thoroughly satisfied. The girls who serve there are attentive and friendly!

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Goldy S.

Chilli chicken is the best. Been here many times. Customer service and food is off the hook.

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Kay gives amazing service and the Massuman curry is incredible. This a restaurant I can't recommend enough. Highly recommend!

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Under new ownership, the hot wings are not what they used to be. They're not as crispy and not as hot. Very sad.

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this food is nasty. has bugs in it. my food has a maggot was cold. and their customer service is horrible. DONT GO. REVIEWS ARE DAKE

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Great service and excellent food. I highly recommend this restaurant! I usually get the pad Thai

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They have the best Thai ever but they're very best is their soups specially, their soups super delicious

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Nasty food. Take your money else where like the reviews are saying. The business Is a health hazard. We seen multiple bugs crawling around.

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