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!

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.

Absolutely love this place! It's relatively new to Hickory, having taken over the location after…read morethe Lotus Thai restaurant owners retired. The dining room is remodeled, bright and welcoming. Their Special Pho (P1) has rare steak, tender brisket, meatballs, tripe and tendon and plenty of each!! Having enough meat has often been a shortcoming with other restaurants, but Hot Pho does not disappoint!! Of course ample noodles, bean sprouts, Thai basil, and white and spring onions also accompany the dish. I have ordered this twice as take out and each time it was identical including a full quart of broth. They don't skimp. And they are consistent. It's definitely enough for 2 meals and reasonably priced. I have had good Pho at other local restaurants but this is now my fave because of the quantity of meat they include. It is now my go-to for delicious Pho! They also really appear to appreciate your business-always helpful and pleasant.

Small local unassuming business on outside with lots of fresh flavor packed dishes. The interior is…read morereminiscent of the old days with green carpet and big mirrors in the dining room. Service and staff are very nice and inviting. The menu is vast and has several appetizers, a nice selection of Pho, fried rice and noodles and house entrees all in shrimp, chicken, beef or combinations. The food is super fresh and very tasty! We tried the Drunken noodles, Beef pho, Crab Rangoon's and Crispy rolls. This place is definitely a hidden gem for authentic asian food and is worth the drive for dinner.

My first time trying this restaurant after living here for years. I ordered the Large Beef Pho for…read more$12 and 2 Crispy Spring rolls for $5! The pho is pretty tasty, It has meatballs and brisket in it. I will say this isn't the best pho place I've ever been too but it's just fine for it to be so conveniently close to home! The Music, Service and Prices are all great! I'm glad I stopped by for a warm bowl on such a cold night

Amazing food and friendly staff - will definitely be back to try more things! Also dying to try…read morethe banana spring roll desert

The one star is only because you're not allowed a zero rating on Yelp. Actually, I don't know what…read morerating I would have given The Peanut House ... if we had ever gotten our food. After sitting nearly an hour, we left. And we weren't the only ones. As we were going out the door, another would-be diner, who had stepped outside for a cigarette, volunteered they had ordered more than 45 minutes earlier and were still waiting on their lunch to be served.

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.

My husband and I loved this place. The curry was absolutely delicious. The girl behind the counter…read morewas so friendly. She was very busy, but made sure to check in with us frequently.

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!

Green curry with the steamed tofu is exceptionally delicious try it. The spicy pad Thai is…read moredelicious yummy luv this place

Food was great! (Got it as takeout) the ramen was super flavorful! The cilantro really adds a…read morebrightness to the dish.

The food was really good, I had a bento box with seaweed salad, Mongolian beef and a sushi roll…read more Our server was very sweet, did a really good job and was just very happy and pleasant. Inside is very nice seating area and they have clean restrooms. I like that it's right in the parking lot of the valley hills mall. They also have outdoor seating but today was too cold to eat outside. They have a lot of offer on the menu and the prices are good. They give you enough food for a couple meals.

Food is always amazing. Requires a little patience but is well worth it. Also, they can get busy…read moreat times. Staff is very friendly and owner is on site frequently.

This tiny little place packs a mighty punch! They have a wide variety of delicious treats on the…read moremenu and the ramen is bombin', indeed! I went there with a group of 6. I do NOT advise going in a group this large as they do not have seating to accommodate larger groups. That being said, our server was fantastic. Everyone left satisfied with their meal. I went with the teriyaki toridon and it was magnificent! The prices were fair and everything was great!