Mee & Greet
Southeast Asian restaurant · Palms ·
Pan-Asian fusion with Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Taiwanese flavors
Pan-Asian fusion with Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Taiwanese flavors
"What It Is: A casual Southeast Asian spot in Palms Perfect For: Casual Weeknight Dinner, Cheap Eats We stopped into this small restaurant in a Palms strip mall barely a week after they opened and the place was already slammed. And for good reason - it’s a nice little neighborhood spot in a neighborhood without a whole lot of those. The food is Southeast Asian-inspired fusion: garlic egg noodles come topped with parmesean, Lao beef luc lac comes out looking more like Peruvian lomo saltado, and there’s also a burger on the menu. The Verdict: This is a great spot for a quick and tasty meal in Palms." - jess basser sanders, brant cox, brett keating
"A casual, cheerful eatery blending South Asian influences with Vietnamese, Peranakan, and Singaporean touches—an eclectic, flavorful choice for crews wanting something different from standard deli fare." - Mona Holmes
"A recent addition to the writer's regular rotation—mentioned as a newcomer that was incorporated into frequent visits." - Matthew Kang
"Mee & Greet is a casual Southeast Asian spot that’s quickly become a neighborhood hangout in a neighborhood that doesn’t have a whole lot of those. The food is Southeast Asian-ish, so garlic egg noodles come with parmesean on top, Lao beef luc lac comes out looking more like Peruvian lomo saltado, and there’s also a burger on the menu. They’ve got a big selection of beer, a couple of wine options, and no cocktails, making it a nice spot for a catch-up with friends when you’d all like a drink, but would also all like to be in bed by 9pm." - Jess Basser Sanders
"I found a cool new spot for Southeast Asian cuisine in Palms called Mee & Greet: a casual evening restaurant from Humble Potato founder Eric Ong that occupies a former doughnut shop (previously Kogi Taqueria) on the other side of the strip mall. Chef Minh Phan serves a tight menu of Vietnamese, Peranakan, and Singaporean dishes including Hainan chicken rice; pho with sliced filet mignon and sauteed brisket; garlic noodles; a turmeric fried chicken that draws from Indonesian flavors; and abo luc lacsaltado, which melds Peruvian and Cambodian influence. For the less adventurous there's a 7 ounce burger with sambal aioli, roasted garlic relish, and caramelized onions. It's reasonably priced and easy-going, a huge get for the neighborhood — the space is rather small but has a handy bar serving craft beers and a few wines. Mee & Greet opens June 9 at noon with happy hour specials throughout the opening weekend, plus one complimentary shared plate for early guests and a t-shirt giveaway." - Matthew Kang