Zaep Mekong has easily become my new favorite Thai restaurant, and this five-star review is so well deserved! Their Thai and Lao cuisine is full of authentic flavor, and after trying several dishes, I keep finding reasons to come back. My favorites are the Tom Kha and Thai-style papaya salad, but their yellow curry and Thai basil chicken are also spectacular. Everything I've tried has been packed with flavor. The Tom Kha deserves its own moment because it's honestly one of the best I've had anywhere in the East Bay. The broth is rich, fragrant, and beautifully balanced, with lemongrass and makrut lime leaves that you can actually see. You can taste the care and quality that go into it. It's the kind of soup you crave long after the bowl is empty! I've dined in, ordered pickup, and even ordered through DoorDash, and they have been consistently excellent every time. My delivery arrived still hot and just as flavorful, a level of quality I really appreciate. The service is consistently warm and welcoming, and the restaurant itself is small, cozy, and intimate, with a comforting, home-like atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable. If you haven't tried Zaep Mekong yet, please give them a visit. This place deserves the recognition, and I'm so happy to have found it. Come hungry, and definitely order the Tom Kha! read more

Great Thai food! We've been waiting for a good Thai spot for years. This is easily the best in the Antioch,Pittsburg,Brentwood area. Tried the Khao Soi for the first time, amazing! Would order this again and again. Pumpkin curry was also great. Really good flavors and the pumpkin was cooked perfectly. read more

This place is surprisingly very, very good! I grew up eating Thai food and it's been a struggle finding a place that isn't afraid of seasoning. It's definitely better than some places I've tried in Concord/WC. We ordered the Lao sausage, Lao style jerky, khao soi curry, I forgot the pronunciation but it's a ground pork, rice and fried egg dish, and pad see ew with chicken. I was super impressed that the chicken was moist and not super dry. The Khao Soi is probably the best I've ever had. The Lao style jerky was delicious but I wish it came with a little more meat. My husband devoured the Lao sausage and plans to get it every time. He liked the ground pork but was a bit sweeter compared to the Thai dishes he's used to back in Sac. The pad see ew was as expected, good for a dish that's simple. Next time, I'd like to try to roti app and dessert. I will definitely come back for the Khao soi and my husband will be back to order more Lao sausage. They did forget to pack our crispy pork belly, but thankfully I live close so it was prepared right away and they were very apologetic. I'm happy I finally found my go to Thai place and it's less than 5 minutes away. I hope they stay for a long time. Did not have time to take pictures as my family and I were starving lol read more

It breaks my heart when I see a restaurant close, especially a family owned business. There a story of struggle behind every closure. When a new place takes it place, we need to support them and welcome them to the neighborhood. Hello Zaep Mekong. I don't know Lao food too well but the ones I had were really good. The dishes I ordered were tasty. If you're reading this then you're a discerning foodie, let me save you some time. Just come here and order one of their noodle soup and a small dish. Let's keep these places open! read more

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It's great to have amazing and authentic Tai food! I've eaten at few Thai restaurants in the area and this ranks pretty high. I've traveled in Thailand and the food tastes authentic. I have had the Tom Kha, pumpkin curry, spicy eggplant, pineapple fried rice, sweet sticky rice with mango and the mango mouse. Everything was AMAZING. It was only two people working but they worked their tail ends off. They still got the food out to us promptly, while taking care of other guests. There's plenty of off street parking but the place is fairly small so space it limited. Get the word out...this place is great! If you're wanting authentic Thai food and great people, this place should be on your read more

This Thai/ Lao restaurant just opened not long ago and already received a lot of local praise! We had to give it a try and it did not disappoint! We ordered: Tom Kha Soup with Shrimps - super flavorful and rich, very generous portions with 6 shrimps. The only thing I would suggest is that they should provide a ladle with the soup. It was hard to use the individual sized spoon to divide the soup Pad Thai with Pork - absolutely amazing!!! Depth of flavor and very close to the authentic Pad Thai you'd actually get in Thailand. Definitely one of the best in the area that I've tried (and maybe even neighboring towns). Big portion and pork were tender and flavorful. Khai Soi - not many restaurants make this dish. The curry is on the sweet side which I love, noodles are just right and not overcooked. The fried noodles on top are perfectly crispy and not oily. They use chicken breast for the shredded chicken. Service was good, our server looked new to the team. He was very nice, and was teaching the owner how to use the POS and other technology. We dined in after lunch hour so it was quiet. AC isn't strong at all when we dine in so it's a little stuffy. But I do remember the previous restaurant at the same spot has the exact same issue. I can't wait to try other items on the menu! This might be my new favorite to-go Thai food. read more

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Happen to try out the spot for lunch. Got a match smoothies, lao sausage and duck curry. It's a small restaurant with a couple of tables, pretty simple and not too done up. Service was quick and efficient. Food was quite delicious. I really enjoyed the laos sausage and it can be a meal by itself with sticky rice. Price was also reasonable. Would go back for some of the other options. I do wanna try the laos sandwich to see how different it is from banh mi. read more

I order the Khao poon to go. Packaging-great and I love the bowl it comes in. Flavor is good but I wish I asked for some extra spice since it was a little on the sweet side for me. I didn't ask for anything extra this time but next time I plan on asking for some bamboo shoots to be added and what extras I can add into it. Excited to have a Thai/Laos spot in Pittsburg! read more

Zaep Mekong - Thai Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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Came here a few days ago for lunch, food was great! Got their Pad Kee Mao lunch special, Lao sausage and ice coffee. Had to bring some curry home to try and it did not disappoint! Overall great good, lovely service, and quiet ambiance. read more

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This is a newly opened Thai and Lao restaurant, which is a great addition to Pittsburg, which has been in long need of a local Thai takeout spot. We got the Pad Thai, Som Tum (Papaya Salad), and Pad Krapow (Thai holy basil stir fry). Everything tasted delicious, my only feedback is that the food was a little sweet overall, but they're probably catering to people who are used to sweet Thai takeout. The pad Krapow could have been seasoned more heavily with oyster sauce or fish sauce, spicier, and use less dark soy sauce. I'm happy that they opened and hope they can do well! Go and support this local business, because Pittsburg needs more local spots like these that add to the diversity of the dining there. Last thing I would add is that the people who run this place are Laotian, not Thai (though they both speak Thai). So I would encourage you to try the Lao dishes like: Laotian papaya salad, laab (Lao laab is different than Thai laab), Khao piak and Nam Khao. Those are the dishes I'm planning on trying on my next visit. read more

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New favorite spot! We ordered all our favorite Thai dishes to try this place, and they were all so flavorful and probably the best we've had. The owner is incredibly friendly and we will definitely be back. read more

Best Thai Lao restaurant in Pittsburgh Ca. We took my mom for dinner for her birthday, yesterday August 29, 2026. The restaurant is clean and the aroma filled the air with wonderful smells. That's one of my first indicators that a restaurant is good if you can smell the aroma of the food. The waitress a total sweet heart. The owner came to say hi, hands down 10 out of 10. We ordered the crispy spicy chicken wings, pumpkin curry with shrimp, Pat sewi, green curry with chicken, the chicken skewers and the salmon curry. The flavors were so amazing. Everything was perfectly done. read more

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Zaep Mekong has wonderful food and welcoming service, with reasonable prices across the menu. The dining room feels warm and relaxed, soft lighting, wooden tables, and simple Southeast Asian decor create a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere that suits a casual meal or a low-key date night. Background music is quiet enough to talk over, and the staff's friendly presence adds to the comfortable, homey vibe. It can be difficult to find Lao restaurants, or Thai places that include Lao or Lao-style dishes, and Zaep Mekong blends the two cuisines very nicely. If you like Thai food, it's worth giving Lao food a try because it's very similar and just as good; if you're looking to try Lao food, Zaep Mekong is a tasty and authentic option. Khao piek was very flavorful, and my favorite savory dish was the Lao sausage with sticky rice and dipping sauce. For dessert, both the mango sticky rice and the mango mousse were delicious. read more

Zaep Mekong - My favorite- Lao Sausages with dipping sauce - Thai Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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Delicious, tasty, and good size portions. I found Zaep Mekong while looking for a tasty curry and since the place is new, I decided to give it a try. I called ahead to place an order for dine in and they told me the food would be ready very quickly. I said okay, I'll be there. It took about 3 minutes for the food to arrive at my table. I was pleasantly surprised by the portion size, the presentation of the food, and ultimately the flavor. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for tasty Lao and Thai food. Last but not least, the price matches perfectly with the quality and amount of food you are getting. read more

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Ordered papaya salad and pad Thai today. Very delicious and authentic but .... too cheap. I'm afraid with these prices they will not stay long in business. My tip reduce the amount of food or raise the prices a bit (I shouldn't have said that, I know ‍). Lovely friendly service ... see you next time. PS Also important to mention they didn't charge any fancy service fees just straight forward bill! read more

Went back Sunday! Place was packed. Food was still amazing, definitely now one of our favorite spots in Pittsburg! read more

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Amazing restaurant! So glad this came to town. Came here with my mom for dinner. They had plenty of vegetarian options. My mom and I shared spring rolls and the sauce was to die for. She had chicken wings and chicken pad Thai and she said it was excellent. I had tofu mango curry. The owner also brought out mango sticky rice which was the perfect end to the meal! The service is excellent and efficient. We're never without something to eat. The he dining area was cute and clean. We will definitely be back! Highly recommended! read more

Zaep Mekong - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Pittsburg, California

It's very nice to finally have some lao and thai food in Pittsburg! I ordered for pickup through DoorDash while looking at this restaurant's Yelp page. When I went to pick it up, the inside was super clean and pretty quiet. Staff was straight to the point, no fuss for pickup. I ordered a lunch set with green curry, fresh rolls, and lao sausage. Everything was great! I saw written on my receipt that the only times the lunch specials are available are on weekdays (today is Saturday). Their DoorDash page doesn't say that, unfortunately. If you get a chance during the week to order a lunch special, definitely try it out. read more

Best Thai food I have ever had! The drunken noodles and the pad Thai were amazing! I forgot forgot to ask for hot pepper sauce on the side, but it didn't even need it. read more

Service was great, food was fresh and has really good flavor. Portions were perfect. Looking forward to going back.

I used to have to go to Berkeley to get good Thai food. Not anymore! Zaep Mekong has very delicious food! The Yellow Curry, Pad Thai, Spring Rolls, and Crispy Spring Rolls are some of the best I've had. Service is great and the owner is super nice! What are you waiting for? Eat at Zaep Mekong! read more

Ordered Pad Kee Mao (huge Serving), Papaya Salad and Mango with Sticky Rice - all were delicious . Server was very pleasant and she was the one who warned us about the servings of Pad Kee Mao. read more

The Food so tasty. Mango sticky rice is so yummy. They just open this place and Owner Lily is amazing and friendly. Highly recommend this place. read more

Food was sooo delicious! I had the yellow curry lunch. Best Thai in the area. Staff was nice and attentive I will definitely be back. read more

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Yummy!!! Had pineapple fried rice and yellow curry. Very good. Hubby is a Thai fan, he ate it all!

New Grand Opening Thai and Lao Food Pittsburg city. Food so delicious, nice customer service. Happy that we have new restaurant in our community read more

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Came here for lunch with some co workers and sadly I didn't take a picture of my Wonton soup because I dove right in. The food was delicious, and my co workers agreed! The pricing is reasonable as well. Also, the inside was clean and service was quick! We will be coming back read more

Very good. Thank you for coming to Pittsburg! We needed you! I tried the pumpkin curry and the veggie pad Thai and it was perfectly spiced. Thank you again for coming to Pittsburg! read more

Excited to see a new Thai restaurant open up, the food was great we got the pad see ew with beef which was amazing and the pad krapow with pork medium spicy but may try extra spicy next time . Had some Thai tea that was sweet and refreshing can't wait to go again. Staff was very friendly and so nice. read more

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A little bit disappointed. I was there the first week they opened. The egg roll and shrimp roll came out crispy, but this time it wasn't as crispy as the first time, little soggy. The pork belly wasn't as tasty as the first time also. Lastly the crab fried rice was really tasty and you see crab meat, this time it wasn't as tasty and just barely see the crab meat. Could it be the cooks that were helping in the opening left already as I know some were just visiting. read more

So happy they opened a local Thai restaurant that also featured Lao cuisine and can seat people for lunch and dinner! The first time we had ordered to go, the second time we dined in. Not only was the food delicious, the service was excellent, the server was knowledgeable explaining the differences between Thai and Lao dishes, and she was so friendly and welcoming. Dishes we (tried combining the to go and dine in): Nam Khao (sticky rice salad), Lao Papaya Salad, green curry with shrimp (comes with rice), crispy vegetable rolls, Roti with yellow curry dipping sauce, Pad See Ew, Lao Sausage, and the Mango Sticky Rice. And there's still so much more to try. I wish we took pictures, but everything looked so good we devoured them as soon as they were placed on the table. Next time read more

Got dinner here last night for the whole family and everything we ordered was delicious, especially the khao Soi which is traditionally a northern Thailand Chiang Mai specialty dish and not available in many Thai restaurants, it was very authentic. The taste took me back to Thailand. Give this place a chance he won't regret it. read more

New spot that opened a couple months ago, food was great and the staff were super friendly. Will definitely be going back here

The mango sticky rice here is a total game-changer! Perfectly ripe, sweet mangoes paired with flawless sticky rice. I'm officially hooked and can't wait to try more of what this place has to offer. read more

Love this new restaurant. First time to try them. Love their food and love the staff. We had noodles with duck and crispy pork on fried rice and pad se ew. My baby love them too. Will definitely come back. read more

This place was nothing short of amazing! The food was absolutely delicious and the entire staff were so friendly and attentive! Everything we ordered tasted amazing! This is definitely going to be my new go to for Thai and Lao food! Highly recommend! read more

Great! Thai/Laos food opened in Pittsburg! Just close distance to home! They give good servings and reasonable price. Staff are very hospitable and friendly. Try and you will enjoy varieties for lunch and dinner including deserts and drinks! Nice location with nearby restaurants! read more

New spot. Customer service is great. Food is good minus the sandwich. Bread needs work.

I place an order yesterday through DoorDash when I went to pick our order the restaurant was closed. DoorDash later sent me a message that the was ready at around 3:00 PM but restaurant was still closed, I imagine it was because of the temperature of 90 harder when cooking. They opened around 6:00 PM but I never received my food. My brother wanted to stop by and he said the food was great so I hope to try it next week. don't blame the restaurant for the misunderstanding but DoorDash because it showed the restaurant open and sent me messages saying the order was ready for pick up when it wasn't. That was my first using DoorDash but don't I will us it in the future and call the restaurant when I order. read more