From my review in 2020, Mekong has done a complete 180 and has now become my go to for Vietnamese food! Pho has great depth and flavor with a clear broth! Many of their other Viet dishes are also on point! They also serve many Thai dishes, but i have yet to try those. Pho Tai - 5/5 clean clear flavorful broth Bo Luc Lac - 5/5 shaking beef dish with grilled onions and rice to go with it Cha gio - 5/5 egg rolls Great food, great service by the owner/s and chef! Totally recommend this place for Viet food and it's bit of a hidden gem read more

Mekong - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Happened to be around the neighborhood on a weekday lunch time so I sat down for an easy lunch. I was served with a very warm smile once I walked in (from who I assumed is the owner). Got the banh hoi with pork slices - everything is really well prepared. The noodles are cooked just right with a texture that is soft and fluffy, but hard enough to hold the shape together. The pork slices are well seasoned and with the peanut pieces with the fish sauce everything taste so perfect. The Vietnamese iced coffee is very rich and goes perfectly well with the meal. Definitely would recommend if you are around the area! read more

Mekong - 1. Banh Hoi Thit Nuong - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Been here a few times. The place is usually pretty empty when I've dined in but multiple people come by for pick up orders. Service is fine, the server has never rushed me and comes by only when called for. I've had beef pho, chicken pho, tom yum soup, mango sticky rice and maybe a few other items from here before. beef pho: pretty good, has enough flavor chicken pho: pretty good but i think it comes with cabbage which I've never seen anywhere else tom yum soup: mostly sour, not much spiciness or spice. I don't really taste the lemongrass, kaffir leaves, etc. Comes with a good amount of shrimp though. Would get if i really wanted tom yum mango sticky rice: I recall it was coconut rice with condensed milk on the mangos. The rice didn't taste like much and i would have liked if the mangos were a bit more ripe. Overall a good experience. I plan to return regularly. One thing that surprised me on my last visit is that they have hard liquor. Most small, family-run restaurants don't have a liquor license but will beer and wines, so this is a standout point. I probably wouldn't order alcohol here but interesting to note. read more

Mekong - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

The staff here are great people, they will do anything to accommodate your needs. The ambiance is a little too quiet but the owner explained to me that the neighbors used to call the cops on the old establishment before them and they don't want to disrespect the people living upstairs. But he put music on for us to please us; great guy! The food is amazing, the pho broth is delicious! read more

Mekong - Seafood fried rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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This is a wonderful local spot for takeout or casual dining in. Their Thai noodle dishes and crispy spring rolls are favorites we order again and again. The team that works in the restaurant is exceptionally kind and welcoming. read more

Standard Vietnamese and Thai fare. Locals seem to come by this place often for takeout. Prices were reasonable, and portions were good. My friend really enjoyed his sandwich. I would definitely come back! read more

Mekong - Menu - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

If I could this restaurant a zero, I would. The Thai food was bland, tasteless, old and frankly disgusting. Dumplings not cooked. Spring rolls cold and old. Pad Thai tasteless. Stay away from this awful excuse for a Southeast Asia restaurant. read more

Had a craving for Thai food and this was the perfect spot. Run by a really nice couple, the service was great and the food was really good and the Thai iced tea was sweet and delicious. The space is clean, quiet, and relaxed. Would definitely come again! read more

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The crispy duck alone with five stars! It's the best crispy duck I got in upper west Manhattan. But the yellow curry was a little salty and the potatoes were undercooked. I would try their other crispy duck foods like the salad but not the yellow curry read more

Mekong - Yellow curry with duck - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Really good service, but not the best food. Most of the food lacked flavor. I got the crab fried rice and crispy tofu. Both were very bland.

The owners here are genuine and authentic. It's tough finding true Vietnamese meals in the city with all the right flavors, so it's a treasure having this be our local restaurant. The food is delicious and portions are reasonable. I've taken countless amount of people here and will continue to recommend it! My go to dishes are the Banh Hoi Thịt Nướng (special vermicelli noodles and grilled pork), Thai Papaya salad, and Thai spicy Yellow curry. The Vietnamese ice coffee is strong and sweet (as it should be)! read more

The food here is SO GOOD. The beef pho and soft shell crab curry are my favorite. I would love to try something with duck next. Also, the owner is the sweetest guy ever. He always greets with a heartwarming smile. I'm definitely a returning customer. Such an awesome family-run business. read more

Mekong - TH7. Soft Shell Crab Green Curry Specialty - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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While the food was not impressive, there are better Vietnamese options nearby. It was quite salty and didn't stand out. However, the delivery was prompt and the portions were generous. read more

Excellent food, the pho was beyond delicious and the owners are so kind. My new go to spot 10/10 service

Service was good. However, their Shumai was made from pre-mad frozen Shumais. Five tiny little pieces cost 8 bucks. Unbelievable. Unreasonably high prices. One of the most disappointing meals I've had at morningside heights. There are many other Vietnamese/Thai restaurants in the neighborhood. Will never come back to this one again. read more

My family and I are big fans of Vietnamese food fans and these has by far been some of the best Vietnamese food we have had. It was hard to choose between all of the different places to eat but this has been a gem of a find! Highly recommend! read more

Mekong - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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I can't sing enough praises for this lovely, dependable, friendly neighborhood joint. We've ordered "Friday night food" from Mekong / Tum & Yum frequently over many years and we can always rely on (1) a REALLY nice delivery person from the restaurant, (2) food that comes way faster than the delivery estimate, and (3) food that makes everyone in our contingent happy. This isn't the best Thai or Vietnamese in NYC -- those with more time on their hands can and should continue to chase down the wonderful places we have for each -- but for an easy, lazy end-of-the-week meal in with our picky littles... this is our sweet spot!! Our picky eaters do pretty well with the beef pho (nicely flavored -- and still too salty -- broth, very thinly sliced beef eye round); and chicken satay; probably-from-frozen spring rolls; and probably-from-frozen curry puffs. One little also enjoys the summer rolls (aka salad rolls) with me, which still include more vegetable matter than vermicelli, which is my preference. The Pardner consistently enjoys the ped kee mao (drunken noodles), which comes with beautifully tender, wide rice noodles, a good amount of protein and enough vegetable matter that I don't worry about scurvy. Pho comes with lime, Thai basil, mung bean sprouts and jalapeno slices, which are par for the course in NYC. Don't come here if you're looking for the best NYC has to offer; do come here if you're in the nabe, looking for a pleasant, dependable, low-key meal. read more

I really like the decor. Very quaint. They have a lot of options in their menu. We kept it simple and just ordered pho ( it was a cool night). I ordered the Pho Tai , pho with beef eye round. It hit the spot! The beef was good, not fatty, not tough. read more

The owners are so nice! They saw a hungry, young, college man and fed him for free! Honestly, I felt like family. They even let me stay over! If you don't eat here when visiting Manhattan than honestly, go back to Jersey. Thank you for the amazing food! I leave with a full stomach and a fuller heart. read more

This was me and my roommates go to spot when we lived on the UWS! The owners are soooo nice and sweet, they always remembered us which we loved. The food is amazing, I still think about it to this day. The place has a very cozy vibe as well. read more

I ate here in 1997 and 2001. Old location in NYC. Very good food and ambience. Not sure these days.

Service was fast. Staff was friendly. The food is good but a little pricey. I had the pork chop with rice and enjoyed it. Will come back to try their pho and thai food. read more

Mekong - a plate of rice, meat, and vegetables - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Service Superb. I mean, I only came in from take out, but the waiter was absolutely sweet and offered me a glass of water and a seat as I wated for my food which didnt take long. Now onto the important part... the food, specifically the vegetatian Bahn Mi, AMAZING. It was one of the tastiest versions of the sandwhich I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. There was no lack of flavor and freshness. I would reccomend to anyone, honestly I wish I could add more stars for emphasis. Bahn Mi specialty spots Ive been to dont even make it this good. read more

We stopped here for a perfectly adequate lunch...pho for me and bahn mi for my spouse

Good food and great service. The stir fried noodles with chicken was very well seasoned. Everything was fresh and made to order. I look forward to going to Mekong again soon. read more

I tried the Roti with chicken and the beef brisket Pho-- both were amazing. I'm glad they have a genuine place like this on the UWS. Definitely going back. read more

This is for delivery ONLY. The food is decent but the portions are absolutely tiny! I had the pad see ew and the green curry and the 2 combined was barely enough for lunch. The menu also stated that the items would come with a drink but no drink was delivered. That being said, the green curry is just okay - a bit on the watery side and not very spicy but passable; the brown rice side is almost laughable - it was literally 1 large spoonful for $1! The pad see ew was decent with tender noodles and savory & sweet - but again the portion was literally half of what you would get anywhere else. There are other Thai options in the area - maybe the Vietnamese is better but skip if you are looking to leave full. read more

I found a hair in my seafood fried rice. I want to like the food but I am unable to do so.

Like the actual Mekong Delta: kind of a disappointment after a visit. My Pad Kee Mao? More like a Pad Kee Massive disappointment. But alas when you're in the area from a day in Central park, options for a large group are few and far between (like literally far between, we had to walk so far to get here). To be fair, my group was 8 people and at 8:30pm ish on a Sunday. Mekong, like the actual delta, was conducive to our bustling group. We were able to get seated and order relatively quickly with options that suited everyone's tasted. I appreciate the mix of Vietnamese and Thai favorites at decent prices, but alas with too many options, the food will almost always fall short in terms of the quality of all these dishes. My group mostly got pho, some Thai noodle dishes (pad kee mao and pad see ew), some one got curry, and one guy got a papaya salad. All of it was eh. I can only speak with complete confidence on my Tofu drunken noodles. Tofu was avg, flavor was kind of off in terms of tasting like they doused it too much sriracha. Noodles were a little overcooked. I was also slightly peeved since my dish came a good 10-15 min after the last person got their food. PLUS someone else also go Drunken Noodles so you think would've had the sauce ready? TL;DR avg thai/vietnamese spot. Gets the job done, but not much else. read more

Mekong - N3. Pad Kee Mao - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite pop in spots .... the foods always fresh and amazing - the drinks are tasty and strong ! The happy hour is The staff are very sweet & always remember you Not sure how I've never had a Pineapple Martini before - loveeee read more

Mekong - Tropical Pineapple Martini - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly staff who are very great at providing service. Ive been here a couple times for a quick lunch. I have had the Bun Thit Nuong (rice vermicelli with grilled pork) but didn't take the photo. Its a great refreshing dish perfect for the summer, served cold with crispy warm grilled pork slices. The thai iced tea tastes great! Below is the crab fried rice, delicious taste, its a big portion so I had to take some home for dinner. Shrimp shumai was as expected, perfect crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The dumpling sauce was great too. Will be back to try other Thai & Vietnamese dishes. read more

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I've ordered from here before but mainly for basic noodle dishes. Last night I ordered the duck with tamarind sauce. The duck did not look or taste fresh. Very small portions of meat. A lot had fat on them as well. We also ordered the spring rolls . They also tasted like they had been cooked earlier that day. The whole meal was an expensive disappointment. read more

Super sweet owners, adorable place, and tasty drunken noodles! Would recommend going to anyone looking for a chill time and good vibes!

Came into Mekong today to celebrate Vietnamese New Year with my honey who is Vietnamese. I haven't had too much Vietnamese food before so I'm no expert, but it was truly delicious! All of our food came quickly, and it was piping hot with popping flavors, herbs so fresh they could have come from a garden, and a mix of textures. I particularly loved the curry puffs and the Vietnamese crispy spring rolls. They also serve Thai food and I can't wait to come back to try that! - Danny read more

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I got take out from here so I wasn't able to experience the great customer service thats been mentioned multiple times in other reviews. I got the grilled shrimp with vermicelli noodles for 13.95, which was pricy for the portion and it wasn't great or bad. I also got the calamari for 8.95, which was beautifully fried, but was average tasting. To be honest, maybe also pricy for the portion size. As Vietnamese options are slim on the UWS, I can see myself ordering take out again if I have the craving. read more

Could've been a whole lot better! The duck was hard and dry, seemed to have been leftovers! The softshell crab was tender, at least, but the seasoning was oversweet; the same with the duck. A big disappointment. read more

Perfect food around New York. Not easy find out some places like this Nice place, good service, excellent food ( not salty.) . Best place than China Town. Thai Ice Tea 22. Pho Bo Vien 24. Pho Dac Biet read more

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Crab fried rice is much worse than the picture on Yelp. The others were fine. Won't order it for a while read more

Great pho spot that won't break the bank! Went on a Thursday night with a group of 4. We each got a bowl of pho (the most expensive, ~$19 dollar option). Soup was incredibly flavorful and aromatic, and the noodles were cooked nicely. Not too flimsy or rubbery which I liked. Beef brisket and slices were also nice. Would recommend my friends to come here whenever we are around the area and needed a quick fixer upper. read more

One of the best Phó brisket I had in the city. Delicious broth and tasty appetizers. This will definitely be my hangover cure . read more

Mekong - Thai Near Me - New York, New York