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Mekong River

3.9 (116 reviews)
InexpensiveVietnamese, Chinese
Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Sharon C.

The food was not very good at all. The service and ambiance were fine but nothing anyone ordered was good. We got fresh egg rolls, shrimp, and 2 kinds of chicken pho. The shrimp was the worst dish. It was just frozen shrimp with sweet and sour sauce to dip it in. It came with 2 slices of cucumber and 2 slices of hot house tomatoes. One chicken pho came with mint and basil leaves and that gave it more flavor than the other one which was very bland. The fresh spring rolls were mostly lettuce. The prices were high and the food wasn't good.

Com Suon Entree
Tuan P.

Mekong River is a popular Vietnamese restaurant on E 71st St in Tulsa which I've often frequented due to vicinity to the area. I've eaten the Vietnamese pho at this restaurant several times along with a few other entrees. The pho bowl of this restaurant is too small making it difficult to fit all the pho vegetables inside, especially when they fill the small bowl almost to the rim. The best feature of the pho was the meats which are my favorite of all the Vietnamese restaurants in Tulsa. The broth was okay, and pho noodles were soft without much texture. They always seemed to be out of fresh spring rolls, making me to doubt whether they even have them anymore. Service was very slow at Mekong River. On weekdays, there's usually only server available whether the restaurant is busy or not. One other thing I really like about Mekong River is the pre-brewed hot tea, giving the tea that mild bitter taste.

Mini pho
Stanley W.

I really loved the vibe at Mekong River--it felt like being transported to a small restaurant in Vietnam. You walk in and seat yourself at a table. The menu isn't big, which I appreciate. I ordered the Cornish hen over fried rice, and wow, that was a great choice. First of all, it comes with a soup of your choice, which turned out to be basically a mini pho. I was only expecting the broth, so that was a nice surprise. The broth was a bit on the sweet side, so keep that in mind if you prefer a different flavor profile--but I thought it was yummy. The main dish came out a little later, as they were short-staffed and running behind. That said, the lone waitress was killing it--serving all the tables by herself--and despite being quite busy, she was gracious and attentive. Now, the Cornish hen was fantastic. The skin was thin but perfectly crispy, and the meat was flavorful. The fried rice wasn't anything special, but it was topped with a fried egg, which I liked. The salad that accompanied the meal was fresh with a hint of sweetness that paired nicely with everything. Oh and as for the Vietnamese coffee, it was just alright. Overall, the meal was generously portioned and very reasonably priced. I'd say Mekong River is one of my top Vietnamese spots in Tulsa!

Tristie A.

Haven't been here in a while since the ownership change, so I decided to stop by again. Unfortunately, the broth doesn't taste as authentic as it used to. The flavor seems different -- not as rich or deep as before. I also ordered the chicken rice, and it was very dry and lacked the flavor it used to have. That dish was always a highlight for me, so it was pretty disappointing. Service wasn't as fast as I remember either. The wait time was longer, even though it didn't seem very busy. Hoping they can improve and bring back the quality and speed they were once known for.

Scott G.

Wow!! Hidden gem in Tulsa! This place is incredible. Large portions and everything was great! Friendly and fast service with affordable prices.

Spicy Beef Noodle
Alice W.

Great little Viet spot! The food is flavorful and fresh. Portions are large and are very reasonably priced. We came in at 7pm on a Saturday and were told a few of the items we wanted were sold out already. But, then I heard other groups order the same sold out items after us and they were suddenly available. 4 stars for the food issue.

Delicious Pho with tofu
Michele O.

My first time here, so excited. I was in the mood for some good Pho. And thankfully my friend knew where to take me. We were seated right away, and although the place was a little busy, the wait staff did a pretty amazing job in getting our food out pretty promptly. I had my pho with tofu, and it was so delicious! The portions were large, and I-ate-it- ALL! I rolled myself out of there, happy!

Pho
Roberto G.

Out in Tulsa for work so ran out to find something to eat. What a find!!!! The food and the service was amazing. What surprised me aside from the amazing flavors in their broth was that the bowl was too small. The pho was loaded was yummy goodness. Lots of meat. Lots of noodles. Lots of flavor. Everything about the place was just amazing. This spot will definitely become a place I return to on my many trips to Tulsa. Amazing!!!

Best Pho and Vietnamese food in all of Tulsa. I couldn't believe how good it was. The pho broth was so flavorful and perfect. Not too heavy on the star anise which to me makes the best broth and bowl of Pho. You can tell they got the broth down just right. The meats fresh and such a good amount and portion. Can't recommend this place enough! A hidden gem!

SO GOOD. The fried rice was amazing. The portion was generous and I saved the other half for another time. Their pho was great too!

Spring roll
Lynnet P.

Hadn't been here in years and it hasn't changed except they used to bring complimentary shrimp chips (got me hooked on those!). They really need to do some cleaning, the doors & windows are filthy. The service is very good. We ordered the spring rolls, they were just okay nothing special. I ordered the spicy beef noodle. It was really good, you could taste the lemongrass however it lacked a depth of flavor. It had a generous amount of meat and was much more hardy with slightly thicker rice noodles. They are generous w/the greens too.

Combination Lo Mein
Ryan M.

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Tulsa. Once the weather starts leaning to the colder side I crave Phở and there is something magical about the broth they use here, everything seems to have gotten mover flavorful with each bite . I can't really fault anything on that front, I usually get the special Phở but some of the ingredients in that one may not be to everyone liking but I think its delicious. If you are lucky enough to get the spring rolls they are large and leave just wanting more and makes it feel like you can make a meals of those bad boys. I like the little bit of heat they add to the peanut sauce it just adds so to the spring rolls. I have had a few of the apps and they are no slouch either the wings or the eggplant are both solid options. In the summer months I usually lean towards the Vermicelli bowls or some noodles they are both solid options because the food is so good and the staff is friendly and helpful that's why this is an awesome neighborhood spot.

Pho with everything and extra meatballs
Josh H.

I keep going back. It's good as you can expect from any Vietnamese restaurant. The pho is great. I always ask for extra meat, $1 more is plenty! I hope this place is in business many more years because my wife and I love it. She always gets fried rice

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Reviews are generally positive. Many highlight the authentic pho and mohinga, large portions, and friendly service.

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Place needs to fix their hours of operation. Place is never open and smells funnt inside

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Really solid PHO. Good flavor and ample toppings. I had the special pho and it did not disappoint.

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The pho was good and the waitress was very nice and friendly. Great atmosphere to eat in.

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