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    Mekong Kitchen

    4.2 (93 reviews)
    ModerateLaotian, Thai, Noodles
    Closed • 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    nam khao
    Reeven S.

    Mekong Kitchen serves a delightful array of classic Thai and Laotian dishes. And I'm happy to say that everything we ordered was really delicious! The price of the dishes falls around the average prices. Serving size is OKAY. I started with the Thai Tea and I'm embarrassed to say that I finished it before the appetizers even arrived. It was sweet, refreshing - perfect for sunny weather. My family LOVED the Nam Khao - definitely one of our favorite dishes to order in Laotian restaurants and Mekong Kitchen's did not disappoint. The salt and pepper fish was seasoned well - crispy on outside, enough not to overcook the entire fish fillets. The BBQ chicken looks dry, BUT it was actually really good. House fried rice and pad see ew are must to order. Customer service was great, friendly staff and food was quick to be served. Enjoyed my experience here and will definitely be back!

    Christine M.

    Saw a clip on Instagram so I decided to venture forth. The restaurant was filled. Service was good and friendly. Ordered eggplant, curry, and Pad seeawe. Both delicious and priced fairly!

    Alex F.

    This place has so much potential but their service was horrible on my last visit. The place was completely empty but our waitress said she wasn't allowed to give us another bowl so we can share the noodle soup. "We have to save our bowls for other guests in case we run out." My partner and I were the only table dining there during lunch. She then randomly brings us our check in the middle of our meal like she wanted us to leave.

    Pad see Phad Si Ew
    Monika T.

    I've seen this spot when they participated in restaurant week, but did not get to come here. Recently tried it. Looking forward to stuff chicken wing, unfortunately, they did not have it. Ordered salt and pepper wings, had high hopes, however, tasted no spice, it was hot out the oil, the crunch was right. But taste was lacking. I also ordered pad see ew, which was good, I must have been starving... I inhaled it. I would return to try other items. Waiter was chill and helpful. Ambiance was good, because we got there a bit close to their closing

    March 2026 menu
    Billy L.

    Today was my third time at Mekong Kitchen and it confirmed I won't be coming back. I didn't write a review after my first two visits because I thought maybe the bad service was just a one-time thing, but after three visits now, it clearly isn't. The food is actually pretty good, but the service completely ruins the experience. Everything is extremely slow. The food takes forever and the service is just as slow and inattentive. There were only two people working the front, one waiter and one waitress. You ask for something and it either never comes or you have to ask multiple times. My green curry lunch special took almost 30 minutes, and I didn't order anything complicated. I asked for Thai chili with fish sauce and chopsticks and never got them until I flagged down the waiter. It wasn't just me either. The table next to me never got their rice because she forgot. By the time she came back, they were almost done eating. They asked for fish sauce too, but that never came either, so they just gave up and asked for a to-go box. Even getting the check took flagging someone down again. There was also a group of six nearby, looked like they were from PG&E, and they were clearly frustrated. No one came to take their order for a long time. They asked her for drinks and those didn't come out until much later. You could literally see the annoyance on everyone's faces. The service overall just felt unorganized and unprofessional. The waitress looked like she just rolled out of bed wearing sweats and a T-shirt and was very soft spoken, to the point it was hard to hear her. I overheard the waiter apologizing to another table saying she was new and that's why service was slow, but that's not true. I've been here months ago and she was already working here then, and the same issues were happening. It honestly feels like they're understaffed and not properly trained. Both the front and kitchen need help. This is especially frustrating during lunch when people don't have time to sit around waiting forever. This place has potential because the food is good, but the service is consistently one of the worst I've experienced. If they want to stay in business, they need to make some serious changes. I won't be coming back, and based on what I saw from other customers, I'm definitely not the only one.

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    Lily S.

    This is a neighborhood Thai restaurant located right by the Marketplace on Park street. We came just as they opened and we had the place to ourselves for about 1/2 an hour. The decor gives a tropical vibe with lots of greenery and bistro lights. The food, which was amazing, came out quickly for the first 1/2 hour. Then as the place filled up, it took a while to get our dessert. So, if you're in a hurry, I suggest coming early. What we got: + Kids chicken wings - these are crispy wings and drums that have no sauce. The kids ate these up! + Angel wings - more chicken wings, but these are coated in chili sauce. + Curry puffs - these are fried pastry filled with curry potatoes. Kinda like a blend of samosa + empanada. + Phad ke Mao - flat noodles with veggies, chili sauce and basil. Optionally add protein. This was very delicious and one of my favorite dishes. + Broccoli stir-fry - you can optionally add protein. This was your typical broccoli beef (or other protein). + Yellow Curry (with chicken) - again protein is optional. This was really good. The curry was very flavorful with chunks of potatoes and sliced carrots. + Fried bananas and ice cream - the banana is deep fried with a light crispy coating. Was a nice way to end the meal. We enjoyed everything here, and best of all, the kids did too. A really nice family restaurant in a convenient location.

    Beef pad kee mao, beef not good flavor, needed to be marinated much better!
    Nicole C.

    Pad kee mao extremely mid, disappointment. Service is excellent so 5* for the sweet waitress but I won't be back. Too much amazing thai food in Alameda skip this place.

    Ana Q.

    Another great visit to Mekong Kitchen! Dining area was comfy and clean as usual. Service was prompt and friendly. Most importantly the food we ordered was delicious and fresh tasting! Highly, highly recommend the Pad Thai. The very best on the island.

    Nicole M.

    Great place with exceptional food! Staff is very welcoming and knowledgeable about the cuisine. Beautiful restaurant and love that its family ran.

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    Steve D.

    I tried Mekong Kitchen on a sunny Saturday evening at 5pm. I had the Seafood Noodle Soup and Grilled Chicken. Both dishes had very mild flavors, with very little seasoning. Which was okay. The Seafood Noodle Soup was loaded with shrimp, fish balls, and pieces of fish. A garnish of basil and bean sprouts were offered. Chili oil and soy sauce were available on the table. The very soft noodles were easy to eat. The scallions and bok choy added color to the soup. The warm broth had a mild taste, and not salty at all. Price: $21. The Grilled Chicken was a colorful presentation, but not what I expected. It was three pieces of grilled chicken on a bed of salad. Although the chicken had grill marks, it didn't taste like it came from a grill. It had little seasoning or flavor. I ended up taking it home. I ended my meal with a Thai Iced Coffee. The bold rich flavor was delightful, and was perfect for a warm day. Service was attentive and prompt. One young man served the entire dining room. The decor is creative, yet simple. There's bar seating and plenty of tables. The dining room has a high ceiling, with strings of lights. Why 4-stars? Depending on when you come, there is alot of traffic noise from Park Street. It's not the restaurant's fault, but I didn't have a 5-star "perfect" experience.

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    Mcrag M.

    Just dropped in to get some take- away Yellow Curry. This is certainly my favorite restaurant. Thank you Liz, the very sweet waitress, took my order right away. And it was ready in 15 minutes or less. Thank you Michael. It's delicious.

    Pad see ew
    Karen W.

    Been wanting to try this place since it became Mekong Kitchen and we had the opportunity after a movie night nearby. They close at 10 pm on Saturdays so we had enough time to dine there after the movie ended at 9 pm. We met our friends there after the movie and it is brightly lit compared to the former restaurant that occupied it previously. Friendly attentive service. We ordered eggplant, Pad See Ew and Woon Sen. The eggplant was tasty and had a little kick to it and hubby and I shared the woon sen which was delish. The menu is huge and there is something for everyone. I would go back to try the weekday lunch specials as parking is available in the back on Buena Vista and there are so many items still to try. Only thing is the lights at night made the dining area warm with no ventilation

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    Judy L.

    Food was incredibly tasty and fresh! Beautiful decor and atmosphere. Servers were nice and food came out quickly. Ordered a meal to go since the food was so good. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes Thai food with the Laos twist. Yummy on all levels!

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    The Saap Avenue - Ho Mok Pla (Lao Style Steamed Catfish) ($22) - steamed catfish folded in banana leaves. Great! Very flavorful.

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    Ho Mok Pla (Lao Style Steamed Catfish) ($22) - steamed catfish folded in banana leaves. Great! Very flavorful.

    Mekong Kitchen - laotian - Updated September 2026

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