Mekong Cuisine Lao & Thai

In my TOP 10 restaurants so far! Food was delicious and different from other Thai places i have been too. This or probably my TOP 3 Thai place in SD. Service was amazing and super accomodating and friendly staff. Atmosphere was nice. Love the interior design. Definitely would come here again and try other dishes.

We ordered - Nam Kao Tod, picture 1, this is our favorite. So so tasty and savory. It tastes fresh and unique, with a kick of spicy. - boat noodle, picture 2, surprisingly it has a little sour tasting. Very unique, it’s like a heavy version of Pho. - larb salad, picture 3, fresh and tasty. Nam Kao Tod is no doubt our favorite.

the nam khao tod and beef salad are my favorites !! also recommend the beef jerky and som tum thai :) it can get a little stuffy inside but the food makes up for it also it gets busy during lunch so try coming earlier !

Came here to get lunch because a friend was visiting and he really wanted some good Thai food. This place was lovely! Really good portion size for the food, especially for all the noodle dishes. Husband got the Chicken Pad Thai and it was beautiful. Medium spice level and that was just the perfect right amount of spice. Good amount of chicken in there and the sauce was so flavorful. I could have eaten that whole plate myself as well. It was hard to resist. Friend got the Drunken Noodles with Tofu. He thoroughly enjoyed the food as well. Almost finished the entire plate but only couldn't because it was a lot of food, haha. I got the Fresh Spring Rolls with shrimp. Asked for less noodles and extra vegetables and they delivered on this very well. Spring rolls came with a sweet and spicy sauce with some crushed peanuts in there and that was lovely. That sauce was good even on its own. Also got the Chicken Satay. Was a little surprised by the look of this because it was more like sliced chicken breast that was cooked with the flavoring (different from the skewer concept that I have seen at other restaurants). Chicken was also a little bit oily so I had to use a tissue paper to wipe it out. The peanut sauce that it came with though... That was unbelievably amazing!! I actually had spoonfuls of that sauce by itself. Also use that sauce for the spring rolls. I wouldn't mind a giant portion of just that peanut sauce. It really was good! Nice ambiance of the place as well. It wasn't overly fancy but nice.

Our go to place to eat whenever we visit San Diego. The renovation is very nice and the food is as good as ever. No photos to share as our food is all gone. Definitely want try the fried chicken next time. Tom Kha is a must.

I visited this restaurant for lunch to try their Thai and Laos fusion cuisine for the first time. At first, I was the only customer, but soon the place got busy. My order consisted of Thum Khao Poon, Grilled Pork Collar, Sticky Rice, and Thai Coffee - all of which were delicious. The service was excellent, especially from one of the two waiters who spoke Thai and was exceptionally friendly.

Went here during lunch break. The food was good and came out relatively fast. The price was a little steep, but, I guess everything in San Diego is. The soup I had was fantastic and everyone who went with us was happy with their food.

Was here in the last month, this spot is a gem. Best Thai food I’ve had in SD, the drunken noodle is next level and probably best I’ve had in Southern California. Excellent food, service, and people. Will be back again for sure

I know most reviews mention the Nam Khao Tod and it did not disappoint! Absolutely delicious! So crispy and the fresh lime added on top makes it even better! We also tried the Khao Soi with tofu and it was delicious. Loved the simple, calming ambience. Parking is a little challenging. Depends on the time of the day and week.

Celebrated Father's Day with a large group. Food - Hit or miss. Some were good,some were not. Price - This is where they get 2 stars off. Expensive for what they are vs what other competition offers off Convoy area. Maybe it's the location having to pay premium rent in the area. Ambience - Clean,decent size,well decorated and from my last visit many yrs ago,they have renovated the place. Staff - Nice and attentive. For the prices in their menu,I would go to Kanpai beside them instead and enjoy AYCE premium Kobe beef for just $39.95 and feel happy for what I spent. That's just me.

2nd time visiting Mekong and they make some delicious flavorful food. Nam Khao Tod is a popular dish consisting of coconut sticky rice fried to where there are crispy rice, it is quite gingery though. Very tasty but I think the dish can be come too one note if that's the only thing you're eating. This time I tried the ka pow with ground pork. Very flavorful dish cooked with bell peppers, basil, and chili peppers. Served with rice and a fried egg. My favorite dish. We also tried the spaghetti kee mao as a unique pick since we didn't even know what it was. We got it with shrimp. It had a similar flavoring to the ka pow with similar ingredients but served with spaghetti. This was also tasty. I feel like the portions are a little small for the price, but the portion is probably what a normal person should be eating in one seating. Service was great. The restaurant is nice and modern. It never got too crowded but still had tables filled. Parking beware - it is convoy after all. If dining at prime time, I recommend parking on the street and walking over.

Finally got the chance to try this place and I was not disappointed. I've noticed when I eat at Lao and Thai restaurants, the Lao food is always amazing while the Thai food is average. This place was no different. Service was great and quick. Between my friend and I, we got, from favorite to least favorite: Nam Khao Tod (incredibly tasty and packed with amazing and perfectly-balanced flavors), Fish Cakes (different from any fish cake I've ever had, but soo tasty!), the Lao Platter (pretty good overall even without the sauces. The beef jerky was my favorite part), and Drunken Noodles (asked for Spicy Level 4 and you could barely taste any spiciness. Overall, bland). I'm sure there are a lot of other amazing dishes from here that I hope I get the chance to try. Unfortunately, it is quite an expensive place to eat so I will not be coming as often as I would like to.

First time trying this place, Overall fantastic food and service. Here's what we ordered: Nem khan Tod: figured I'd try their top rated rice dish and so glad I did. It's bursting with flavors and texture. Super crunchy (they had fried crispy rice like the one you scrap off the side of those stone bowls) plus a bunch of other crunchy bits in it - so if you're a texture person this is for you. It's a bit salty but it goes well with the lettuce wrap it comes with.

I've heard about this place for a while. This is the FIRST Lao place in the Convoy area so I'm glad to finally come across this place through a social. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Welcome to Convoy, parking can be challenging. There's a parking lot and street parking but it can get packed easily. Seating: Inside seating good for groups or individual bar seating. It can probably fit about 50 people total. Feels: Convoy Asian Cultural District...what a gem! Plenty of eateries and if timed right, there are some great events happening around the area. The restaurant itself is pretty nice. It has a warm feeling to it from the colors, cultural homey decor, and the pop FOOD: Lao/Thai Platter (Modified) (Recommend) If you're indecisive, then this stuff is for you Beef Jerky - Well dried beef that was chewy with lovely flavors of spice and tamarind. Sai Oua (Sausage) - Deelish! Well cooked, savory, and juicy. The zesty flavor of lemongrass stands out with every bite. Spring Rolls - Tofu as protein with a good mix of noodles and plum sauce on the side to give it a nice sweet and tangy taste. Egg Rolls- A comforting delight of meat and veggies well wrapped in crunchy rice paper. For those that want to start simple, egg rolls are a general common dish in Asia. Laap/Larb/Laab - All the same things - diced meat (pork) mixed well with cilantro, scallions, mint, shallot and fish sauce. Despite this was meaty, this felt lite, refreshing, and flavorful. Thai Tea (Recommend) Solid. Creamy with a nice Thai flavors of floral vanilla and spice. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Awesome! Stella and team were friendly and professional! TL; DR OVERALL: 5 Stars. Delicious food, reasonable prices, and a pleasant experience. There is more I need to explore here or even try again! What's catching my hunger right now is their noodles, wings, and mango sticky rice cider. Best wishes (sok dee) to Stella Bayphouthongkham and the rest of the Mekong team! TIPS: * Mekong means mother of water * https://sandiego.eater.com/2024/3/26/24112549/mekong-lao-thai-cuisine-restaurant-natural-wine-bar-southeast-asian-food-convoy-district-san-diego

Came here on a Saturday evening in March! We had a party of 16 people. Luckily we called ahead of time for them to put together a table for us. Parking on this lot/area is just crazy, so make sure you carpool. Menu looked SO good. I wanted everything! I ended up with two of their popular items and I was pleasantly surprised with the crispy rice dish. Portion size looks small but was actually quite filling. I would come here again to try my Laos dish!

Food: Nam Khao Tod (5/5): Loved the crispy rice, lots of crunch in this dish. It was so good to eat and wrap with the lettuce. The flavors were on point, definitely a favorite. Som Tum (5/5): Fresh, flavorful, and crunchy. Wrapping it in lettuce was a good combo, really enjoyable. Boat Noodles (1/5): The noodles were like pho noodles, and I didn't love the flavors. It was salty and just okay overall. Drunken Noodles (1/5): Not a personal favorite. I couldn't get past the flavor, even though the noodles and meat were cooked well. Mango Sticky Rice (2/5): The rice felt undercooked and was drenched in sweet coconut milk. It wasn't very sticky, though the mango slices were decent. Thai Tea (5/5): I loved the presentation in the mason jar. The flavors together tasted so fresh! It was a strong thai tea flavor and was sweet but tasted so good all together. Service: The staff was super friendly, helpful with the menu, and very conversational. They checked in often and made the experience really welcoming. Ambiance: The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated, and has a cozy feel. Loved the look and vibe of the interior.

Ordered delivery via GrubHub. Pros: -First time trying Nem Khao Tod and it was delicious. Not only was it tasty, but the texture was crispy and tasted perfect with the side of lettuce. I would definitely order this one again. -I ordered a spicy level 4 for the hot basil chicken and it had good heat. Cons: -n/a Overall, the items I ordered were flavorful. Three items came up $66.03.

They have booster seats, not high chairs, but I found that worked fine for my toddler. Even level 1 spice on the red curry is high spice- I can tolerate a bit and it was making me sweat. I mentioned that I was planning on sharing with my baby and didn't get any advice that he wouldn't be able to handle it (and he eats guac with jalapeño so can tolerate some mild spice too) Thai tea was lovely. Check out at the register. It was delicious but just a heads up on spice levels for those eating with little ones.

I've been to this establishment a few times before the remodel and a few times after the remodel. The remodel is beautiful. Great service. Food is also good. One of my favorite Lao/Thai restaurants to go to. Doesn't disappoint.

My husband and I went to this LAO & THAI restaurant called "MEKONG CUISINE LAO & THAI". We've seen this restaurant many times, but we always end up eating at another place because of the parking here. It's always busy in this area, but I'm glad we finally had a chance to tried this place because the food was good. At first, I told my husband let's just order 1 thing and share so we can try it first to see if the food here is good, but the more I looked at the Menu the more I decided to get more :) Here are the few foods we tried here: *LAO PLATTER *PAD THAI *BOAT NOODLES When I was deciding if I was going to order the Pad Thai, I kept going back and forth on choosing to get it or not since I have had a few that were way too sweet for me at other restaurants, but I'm happy that when I tasted their Pad Thai here it wasn't too sweet at all, I actually like their Pad Thai a lot. The Boat noodles have a good broth, but I didn't focus much on that. I was more focused on their LAO PLATTER, and I was curious to try it. The BEEF JERKY on the Lao Platter was well marinated, the sirloin was very tender, and the CHICKEN WINGS on the platter were crispy and taste good. The SAI QUA on the platter is a LAOTAN lemongrass SAUSAGE. My husband said it was spicy, but for me, it wasn't spicy at all; it's savory and good. The staff were nice, I really love the Stanley pitcher that they used for their water. The service was fast too. Foods were good . Plenty of tables for the customers, but Parking is kinda hard to find around.

Ordered a few things for pick up. They were all packaged well and were still warm when I got home. I liked that they kept the Thai coffee in the fridge while waiting for me to pick it up and took it out when I got there; it was a nice extra mile that they didn't have to do! Pad Thai (seafood) - tasty, sticky, moist Pad Thai! The seafood option had mussels, oysters, shrimp and calamari and there was plenty of it. I chose spicy level 3 (out of 5) and that was perfect for a Pad Thai since I like it to be sweeter. Nam Khao Tod - like everyone here, I agree that this is bomb. I have never heard of this dish before until I saw all the reviews here. I love the crispy rice and the savoriness of this dish. I could just eat it on its own. And I did. Chicken wings - nice, crispy, very garlicky with a subtle fish sauce at the back. Kinda expensive for a plate of 5. Thai coffee - not bad. nice to have at the end of a delicious Thai meal.

Let's just start by saying, when I see a display of peppers on the table, I KNOW it's going to be an authentic Lao/Thai restaurant. My first time being here and it did not disappoint. My friend and I came 30 mins to closing (I usually DON'T do that) and the person in the front took us in. So, thank you!! We ordered 4 dishes and that was more than enough for the 2 of us. We definitely ordered with our eyes, not stomach. Let's start with the boat noodles, let me tell you... the bowl was huge! It was perfect for the two of us since we were family styling everything. The broth was flavorful and the chiccharons was perfect! In addition, we had the Lao style papaya and it was spot on. We opted for the "mild" which consisted of 3 peppers, Lao/Thai food is not made for the weak. You won't regret it. Laos sausages of course was a must! It came with this garlicky lime sauce which I've never had before and I can honestly probably drink it. Lastly, we had the nam khao (not pictured) which was probably one of the best ones I've had. It was perfectly crispy without being too crispy. Will be back soon! Thank you!

One of my favorites and go to places. The staff is phenomenal and the sweetest. Food is so good and fragrant and very tasty. Will forever be one of my regular places. Prices are also worth it!

Been a while since I've been here. Appears to be new ownership and the place has been re-made. I kinda liked to old setup and the rustic foods. I remember I had some really classic dishes the last time, including a steamed fish dish. Ordered the ginger stir fry with chicken, which comes with jasmine rice. Food was good, but it's lost some of its charm. May be attracting a more upscale clientele, but I guess I'm not upscale, lol. Just average for me now. Still exploring for the best Tha andi Loa in San Diego.

This was sitting in my bookmarks for a while as I was in search of more Lao cuisine to try. The establishment went through a renovation so the interior is all modernized and looked really great! I love the greenery around the restaurant and the black chairs give it a sleek look. For a late Saturday brunch, there was a still good amount of customers eating and I noticed they have regulars quite often. We ordered one bowl of their Khao Piek Sen and I had the Nam Khao Tod (Crispy Rice Salad). It was my first time having the crispy rice and the flavors of vinegary fermented pork and crunchy rice were right up my alley. It comes with lettuce to make some lettuce boats and to balance the saltiness of the dish. The crunchy bits of rice were delicious but definitely filling. I would say this is more of a shareable appetizer than an entree as I couldn't finish it all! The Khao Piak Sen was hearty and their tapioca noodles were fresh and perfectly chewy. My friend said this food was reminiscent of his hometown and enjoyed both items. He also ordered a iced Thai coffee and it reminded me of an instant Vietnamese coffee. To finish, we indulged in some sweet mango sticky rice! The mangoes were still sweet and in season. The service was on top as well and I will be coming back to try some more items as we were amazed with the food!

Service was wonderful -- everyone is super nice and welcoming! Food is spicy but it's worth it. We always get the papaya salad and the coconut rice dish but we want to try more!

Parking shouldn't be too hard to find! In a less busy plaza than move Convoy plaza's are. Inside has a decent amount of space and is pretty new looking. You sit down normally but once you are finished, you go up to the front to pay. Ordered the Nam Khao Tod (#15) and the Khao Piek Sen (#31). Both super good and flavorful but on the saltier side. I liked how citrusy the Nam Khao was from the lime juice. The Khao Piek Sen noodles were chewy and had a good texture. Overall would come again, but probably try to ask for less salt if it's possible. Great for family style as well!

Finally had the chance to give this place a try. Many people assume that Koon Thai is the only Thai place on Convoy, but this place deserves some love too. It's located in the same plaza and Kanpai BBQ and Shabu, so its one of the ones with better parking (that's a big plus in the convoy area). The restaurant was super clean, and I actually enjoyed the decor, it was cute! There's plenty of seating as well! Service was great. Hostesses and waitress were super nice. Greeted me with a smile. Super patient with my friend and I. Constantly checked in on us. It's what you'd expect from good customer service. Food was pretty good. Running on the pricier end, but it was still yummy. We started with the garlic chicken wings, and they were yummy. Definitely fresh, had a nice crispiness to them too. I had the Pork Belly and Chinese Broccoli and it was pretty good. The pork belly was crispy, which I loved. The veggies had lots of flavor and just the right amount of spice. My friend had the chicken pad thai, and it definitely had that thai spice in it. But the flavors were really good! I see myself coming back here. Convoy doesn't have much Thai food options, but for what they do offer, I personally prefer Mekong now first. There was a lot of other things on the menu that caught my eye that I'll be trying on future visits.

Pretty disappointed that out of all the Laos restaurants I saw on yelp, this is the one we went to. We chose Laos cuisine because usually they make their food spicier than anyone else. While we were ordering, we were informed that they do not add any spice to their food (at least not what we ordered). They suggest we use the spice rack and adjust to our taste, but that is not the same. Typical spicy Lao and Thai food use bird eye chilis, grounded with a mortar and pestle. The sate, chili peppers in fish sauce, and jalapenos in vinegar all change the taste of the food. And the dry chili was not spicy at all. We split the nam khao and boat noodles. The flavor of both was solid. The nam khao was crispy and the meats in both of the dishes were excellent. But without the spice, I would not return to order either. -Thai tea was better than most places -Food was overpriced for what it was, but I don't know if they have to adjust for the area. San Diego might require higher prices -Staff was very friendly, but service wasn't great. I had to request for everything (utensils, napkins, spice rack, more water). Staff kept chit chatting with the other table so I would have to wait quite a bit each time too -Tip options start at 20%, which is a little aggressive for a small shop like this with not so great service

I really enjoyed the modern decor of the restaurant. It was clean and felt stylish. Our waitress had us seat ourselves and they were quick. We had some questions about their dishes such as the oils they used and whether or not if some of their dishes had nuts since my friend had a nut allergy, and our waitress made sure to none of the dishes were contaminated and she was very attentive and helpful. I had the papaya salad, golden tofu, and Thai tea. I think their papaya salad was one of the best ones I've had ever. The sauce they used for the salad was fantastic and I got my salad mild. There still was a little kick but with a bowl of rice I downed this dish so fast. The tofu appetizer was also amazing, it was crispy and the dipping sauce they used for the tofu was tasty. The Thai tea is good as well. I was conflicted because when I saw the prices for this menu I was in distraught. In total it was about $60 for 3 1/2 dishes. I thought the food was so good though that I don't think I would mind coming back to try other dishes. Papaya Salad 5/5 Tofu 4/5

4 Stars - Solid Pad Thai, But Still Searching for the Best Came to Mekong for the Pad Thai based on Yelp reviews, and while it didn't crack my top 10, it was still a solid 4 out of 5. The dish was flavorful, with a good balance of sweetness and tang, and they were generous with the chicken and shrimp--always a plus. Overall, it's a decent spot if you're craving Pad Thai, but my search for the best continues. Still, not too bad and worth a try if you're in the area!

parking: free plaza parking! mekong is in a plaza full of restaurants so it does get difficult to find parking during peak times location: it's in the same plaza as epic wings wait: be prepared to wait if you're going on the weekends but it's worth the wait service: (10/10) the owners and staff are always so friendly and nice. even though it's really busy on the weekends, they try to be accommodating our go-to: * tom kha: my favorite!! best tom kha I've had in sd. strong lemongrass flavor and it's on the creamier side * pad see ew (with tofu): my favorite protein of choice from mekong is their tofu. they have a reliable pad see ew and you can adjust spice levels 1-5 * yellow curry: creamy, sweet and perfect for cold nights. if you don't know what to order, their curry is a solid choice main takeaway: mekong is our favorite thai/laotian spot in sd. it's my go-to when I'm craving takeout. overall, mekong has friendly staff, delicious food & a newly remodeled interior.

It's been a very long time since I last came here and now it's different owner. Met up with my friend for lunch and she's still new to Thai Lao food. Ordered the Lao beef jerky, drunken noodles with shrimp and ka pao with pork and gave us a free mango sticky rice dessert too . The beef jerky had good flavor and not too tough to chew . I like my food extra spicy but my friend can't handle it so only for at a 2 level so I had to add some more spice but really good flavors ka pao with egg was really good I try not to eat rice but had to with this dish . Mango was sweet and sticky rice so delicious . There were lots of people eating and nice decor and fancy and not too loud .

Can't believe it took me so long to try this restaurant. Food was really good and delicious. My wife and I ordered the Khao Soi, Boat Noodle, and Pad Thai with shrimp. The dishes had the right amount of Thai spicy as well. Everything tasted very authentic and service was amazing! Only complaints were the mango was a little sour in the mango sticky rice and the price for each dish was a little on the steep side.

I LOVEEE how this place was decorated! It was so cute with all the plants inside. I came here to eat with my friends and the ambiance was really amazing. The staff were also super nice. Honestly , wasn't a huge fan of the dish I got because it was very acidic and fried tasting. But the staff and ambiance were nice so I gave this a good score! Would come back!

Beautiful environment, good vibe and shout out to kita. This place have a great turn around!

Enjoy trying Lao food when we can find restaurants that offer it. Mekong had some of our fave items. Kiddo will never pass up Khao Soi. The broth with this one was flavorful. Hubs liked the texture of the noodles. I like Nam Khao - this one was good but I'm not a huge ginger fan and this one was full of ginger. SIL and kiddo, on the other hand, loved the ginger. The Mok Nor Mai was flavorful. Dare I say?!? I thought this one was better than my MIL's.

came in on a sunday at 12pm and there was no wait, we were the only people in the restaurant for a little while. pad thai was delicious, flavored well and was a generous portion. we also got the boat noodle soup which was on the sweeter side of boat noodle soups i've tried. they give a decent amount of meat, but not enough noodle. i finished my whole bowl and was considering ordering more noodles but decided not to. for how much this is (~$22), i feel it should definitely come with double the amount of noodles.

Pretty solid food in the area! It seemed every restaurant in SD was crazy busy on a Sunday night. Luckily we stumbled upon this place and it didn't disappoint! My friends and I shared a couple dishes and we were lucky to grab a big table for the 8 of us. Here is what I tried and my ratings on them: + Nam Khao Tod (4/5): This is really good! Very authentic. Crunchy rice and very flavorful. Fresh lettuce!! I think if I'm picky, a little more fish sauce and like would have been perfect. The green onions were also chopped too big for me. + Beef Jerky (5/5): Some of THE BEST Lao beef jerky I have ever had! Each piece was succulent and moist. Seasoned perfectly and great texture. The jeow was really tasty too. $4 extra for sticky rice is kind of crazy though. + Pad See Ew (4/5): Classic! You can't go wrong ordering this. The noodles were cooked well. Good amount of soy sauce and egg. Overall, a really solid menu option.

An enthusiastic 5/5 and probably the best Thai and Lao restaurant in San Diego. The food is absolutely delicious! Came in with a friend on a weeknight. They have a nice selection of natural wines that are good and reasonable priced. We ordered: Boat noodles: This was addictive and a must try. Super flavorful and better than any place I've tried this. Nam Khao Tod: This was also a delicious rice salad that we could not stop eating Mok Pah: Steamed fish was good, though wasn't my favorite of the night Basil stir fry with crispy pork: This is a must order. The greens were bright, green and the crispy pork had a slightly smoky taste that was delicious Sai Oua: This was moist and tender with a terrific lemongrass taste. Not like the sawdust sausages I've hade in Thailand. I would try this. Mango Sticky rice: Asian and vegan friendly! Came with vegan coconut ice cream with the sticky rice. A perfect palette cleanser. The interior is modern and stylish, great for a date night or dinner with friends. There is also a sunken large table that can fit 8 people, which is great if you want to celebrate a birthday. Owner is very friendly and checks on every table and makes sure everyone is taken care of. The food was fresh, executed so well and incredibly flavorful. There's good wine! This is definitely a cut above any expectations you'll have with a Thai/Lao restaurant. Can't wait to return!!

Lao Papaya Salad 3 crispy, Thai eggplant, very fishy fish sauce Lao Sausage 4 flavorful pork, not spicy Pork Larb 3 minced pork w/ onions on top of cucumber, medium flavorful Crying Tiger Beef 3 medium rare steak, cucumber, broccoli, mild spicy sauce Boat Noodles 4 various beef, rice noodles, black broth, thicker than pho, flavorful

If you have never tried Thai cuisine, you should reserve a table and try the menu at this restaurant. You will be offered perfectly cooked yum haenm kao tod, BBQ pork and som tum lao. Come to FAIDANG Thai Restaurant for a break and taste good mango sticky rice and mango dessert.

Great Lao restaurant that is centrally located in San Diego. This is my go to Lao restaurant when I want to introduce the Lao cuisine to friends! The service is with a smile. The ambiance is great; restaurant is clean. Everything on the menu is delicious-- my go-to dishes are Lao papaya salad, nem khao, Lao sausages, khao poon. Warning: the food can be spicy! I'm always underestimating it! lol Enjoy!

We came in on Sunday and enjoyed our dinner. I opted for a Laotian dish called mok pah. This was salmon marinated in herbs and steamed in a banana leaf. It came with sticky rice and steamed bok choy and broccoli. It was a light and flavorful dish. There was a subtle spiciness to the fish. I also tried a bit of the nom khao tod and mango curry with tofu. Both were delicious. We also had Thai iced teas and shared the mango sticky rice for dessert. The restaurant is nicely decorated, clean and comfortable. They serve you at your table and you pay at the counter. When we arrived at 6 pm, there were only a few customers. By the time we left at 7:30 pm, the restaurant was full. There was also a good amount of people coming in for takeout orders. Service was quick and friendly. We all agreed that this is a restaurant worth returning to.

Overall (4.5 Stars)- Great experience! This restaurant is located inside a plaza full of Asian cuisine places so you know the parking is going to be full. We were able to choose the spice levels and protein choice on all the dishes. Nice, wide spread of Lao and Thai food. Food (5/5 Stars) - Man oh man, the food was tasty! We started off trying the Laotian beer, which was smooth and mild in taste. We ordered pad see ew, masuman curry, spicy basil pork belly, and mango sticky rice for dessert. The pad see ew noodles were chewy, and the meats were tender and well-flavored. The curry was creamy and had nice crunch from the peanuts. The pork belly was crispy and had a good kick. The mango sticky rice was just the right amount of sweetness. Portion sizes were decent! Service (5/5 Stars) - We came as a party of 4 during prime time dinner hour (6-7pm) and were seated immediately, which we were pleasantly surprised because the place was packed. Our waitress, Bee, was super hospitable and welcoming. This place seems like a family-run and homey. Ambiance (4/5 Stars) - The restaurant is tropical-theme; the interior was a little dark. Music choice consisted of a good variety.

I ordered a pad thai with tofu and spicy level 4 to go. This is one of the best pad thais I've had in San Diego! The portion was really big and the spice level was pretty good for me! I did end up adding a tiny bit more chili oil when I got home so next time I will try a level 5. The pad thai had a nice sweetness to it that I really enjoyed as well. I also got a thai tea that was pretty standard, I would order again to combat the spiciness but I have had better at other restaurants.

Of all of the Thai Restaurants that I have been to in San Diego, this one in particular is the best so far! Mekong, in the historic Convoy District, has the freshest and most authentic ingredients. Starting with the Tofu Spring Rolls, the fresh vegetables and accompanying chili peanut sauce was amazing. The sauce was a combination of chili paste and peanut sauce with a splash of peanut oil. The result was one of the best condiments you could imagine. It could easily be added to any of the dishes on the menu for a little bit of extra spice. The Panang Curry was the right color, consistency, and full of fresh vegetables and spices. The coconut flavor was mild, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. The Green Curry was equally as tasty, and the beef was also perfectly prepared. The Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles were out of this world! They were authentically prepared with al dente noodles and fresh ingredients. The authenticity of these recipes made these dishes absolutely delightful... For a fresh and authentic Thai food experience, Mekong is in a league of their own!

Place was delicious. Khao soi was scrumptious curry noodle soup. Woon sen was solid, I love glass noodles and they were not too dry and had good flavor. Dessert bananas and ice cream woooo was so good. I was so full already but I still ate most of it

I always try to support Asian businesses when traveling but even more so when they're Laotian owned since there's not a whole lot of us and we're overshadowed by others. Authentic, traditional and delicious food is always a bonus along with good services. This place met all that expectations. Ambience was nice, venue clean and not too crowded. The music was romantic and modern but not too loud. They didn't have any condense milk that I wanted in my iced coffee and we had to ask several times for cilantro in lieu of green onions. We finally got it but it was heavily mixed with green onions which defeats the purpose of asking for no onions to begin with but I made it work. I finished my entire bowl of khao piek sen (tapioca noodles chicken soup, similar to udon noodles) My hubby ordered a bowl of khao soi soup that was topped with crispy fried noodles and he enjoyed that. Stella took good care of us and was very sweet and adept at what she does. Thank you Stella! I look forward to coming back to their renovated venue and hopefully more yummy desserts

The best Lao&Thai restaurant!!! Everything on the menu are amazing!!! No need for any other explanation. Gotta try it here!! Oh! Careful for the spiciness.

Actually so goood. You can feel the technique in the dishes served and they are unique with properly balanced flavor. The waitresses were attentive and orders were decently fast for a small kitchen. The drunken noodles had a perfect wok hei and spice with a good balance of noodle to veg. The only thing is that the chicken breast was a bit dry. The Lao sausage is a must have! Its surprisingly tender and has a distinct lemon grass flavor. The sticky rice is served with chilis ginger and peanuts to complete a flavor profile. You really have to eat it with the sauce to complete the experience. I thought it'd be tough and more of a pop like American Italian sausages but the casing was a light crisp. Interior is actually pretty and homely and they do well to accomodate larger groups with reservation. The only thing is that the parking in the lot is horrible and usually filled.

We were craving for Lao food and found this restaurant via a quick Yelp search. The dinner spread consisted of Lao Sausages, Tom Kha Soup, and Papaya Salad paired with Jasmine Rice for two. One can never go wrong with Lao Sausages so that was a win. The papaya salad was different from what I'm used to -- I wanted it to have more of a Lao influence to it as I did request but it came out more of a Thai style which is fine -- I just wanted that specific taste. The Tom Kha was a bit too creamy for me and that's what I get for wanting to try something new. The spread was good but I wouldn't say it was the best I have ever had. Service was fine. We had to remind our server for our rice a few times before she finally brought it over. I wasn't blown out of the water by the food, but I wasn't turned off neither. Would be willing to try other menu items when in San Diego again.

Came here to get lunch because a friend was visiting and he really wanted some good Thai food. This place was lovely! Really good portion size for the food, especially for all the noodle dishes. Husband got the Chicken Pad Thai and it was beautiful. Medium spice level and that was just the perfect right amount of spice. Good amount of chicken in there and the sauce was so flavorful. I could have eaten that whole plate myself as well. It was hard to resist. Friend got the Drunken Noodles with Tofu. He thoroughly enjoyed the food as well. Almost finished the entire plate but only couldn't because it was a lot of food, haha. I got the Fresh Spring Rolls with shrimp. Asked for less noodles and extra vegetables and they delivered on this very well. Spring rolls came with a sweet and spicy sauce with some crushed peanuts in there and that was lovely. That sauce was good even on its own. Also got the Chicken Satay. Was a little surprised by the look of this because it was more like sliced chicken breast that was cooked with the flavoring (different from the skewer concept that I have seen at other restaurants). Chicken was also a little bit oily so I had to use a tissue paper to wipe it out. The peanut sauce that it came with though... That was unbelievably amazing!! I actually had spoonfuls of that sauce by itself. Also use that sauce for the spring rolls. I wouldn't mind a giant portion of just that peanut sauce. It really was good! Nice ambiance of the place as well. It wasn't overly fancy but nice.

The Boat Noodles are a must try!! The broth is very rich in flavor. The Nam Khao is also good. The papaya salad is not as spicy at first but then it burns.

Recently I checked out Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai Restaurant, venturing off from my usual go-to Sang Dao. I ordered a variety of dishes but the dishes that stood out most to me were the NAM KHAO TOD which is crispy coconut rice w/cured pork sausage, onion, ginger, peanuts, scallion, cilantro, chili. My other favorites were the SAI OUA (Lao sausage w/green sauce), and the BEEF JERKY. I'd definitely come back again.

We were craving Lao food and decided to try this spot for the first time. Easy to get to and lots of parking. No issue at all. Clean space with a good number of tables. Our waitress was quick to get us seated. We ordered some of our fave Lao items. We ordered the Lao appetizer platter (which is a great way to sample lots of items), nam khao, thum mak thang and gai lan. Of course a little bowl of steamed rice and some sticky rice too! Lao platter -beef jerky, chicken wings, sai oua (Lao sausage), steamed veggies and two sauces. The beef jerky was really good. Not the Lao beef jerky I'm used to which is paper thin, but this was yummy. I liked it a lot. It was more thicker cut pieces of beef with lots of lemon grass. The sai oua was good too, not the best I've had, but good. Steamed veggies are always a good way to eat veggies with all the meat lol. Our least favorite on the platter was the sauces and the chicken wings. The chicken wings were not crispy at all. The nam khao was good! I really enjoyed the taste. I loved the fresh herbs, the fried chili peppers, the lettuce it came with and the peanuts! I wish there were more crunchy bits, but overall, we really liked it! The thum mak thang (Lao cucumber salad) was yummy and refreshing. We asked for no pa dak (fermented fish paste) and a spice level 3. It was super good and we're happy we asked if they had that instead of ordering the papaya salad. Last but not least, we ordered one of the Chef's Specials, Gai Lan, Chinese broccoli and crispy pork belly. This dish is always one of our faves, and Mekong did not disappoint. It was really flavorful and we got lots of Chinese broccoli and lots of crispy pork belly! We had a really good first time experience here and will come back! I really want to try the khao soi soup and other dishes!

Food: Nem Khao- Coconut Rice Texture (Super chewy), peanuts, rice, some meat. Wow, it's sour, sweet, chewy, delicious! With some Lettuce wrap! Definitely something I'll be coming back to try again! Drunken Noodle with Veggies: Wow, I love their flavors I got the spice level of 3 and it was just right for me, slightly spicy but not too much spice. I would highly recommend for sure to anyone. Service: Great customer service 5/5, I was so happy to see the employees just being so sweet and generous! The ladies kept refilling our waters whenever we asked and was super nice about it! Definitely will be back! Keep up the great work! You girls are so awesome! Ambiance: Cute tropical theme inside! Parking: Come early and you won't struggle or fight for your life to get parking! haha