Mekong Restaurant Inc

Derek A 

on Citysearch

14 years ago

My favorite restaurant in Richmond – This used to be my favorite restaurant in all of Richmond, until the family that runs it opened another restaurant further down Broad called Da Lat. If I want great food, I go there; if I want to hang out with friends or get some beers, then I go to Mekong. Their slogan is "Beer is the answer" and their 200 beer menu proves it. 

beer101 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

THE BEST BEER LIST IN TOWN – This place is truely a Richmond landmark. Great food and great beer . This place is awesome 

bbj123 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Yuck! – I've eaten at Mekong many times in the past but the quality of the food has been going down steadily each time I order. Last night will be the last time I order take out from there. The sauces were bland and every piece of meat was full of fat. The spring rolls were mushy and very unappetizing. The owners need to focus some attention in the kitchen and figure out how to make their food good again. 

janetplanet82 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Used to good, Now its GROSS! Horrible Service! – I went to this place in summer of 2007 and the food was very good. I went back in in Sep of 2008 and the my entire tables food was bad!! The lime chicken is DISGUSTING and looks like pieces of random mystery meat and brown leaves. Thats it no vegetables or anything just meat served in a dirty looking cooking p0t that looked like they used a million times and brought to the table. The food was so unbearable I ended up eating plain rice and giving it to my dogs. The service is h... read more

fakeplastickim 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

I wake up craving Mekong's food – I love this place. I've been more than a dozen times, and it's my favorite place in Richmond. They have such flavorful, fresh, well-priced dishes. My favorites are the grill platter (make your own spring rolls, basically) for about $13 and the rice noodle salad for about $6.50 -- both of which have plenty to fill you up, and the former almost always provides enough for leftovers. It's a lot healthier than American-style Chinese, too. When I get takeout, it's always ready before they say it w... read more

gdon 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Delicious, well prepared Vietnamese food. Far above average. – I'm aware that the Mekong has been criticized in previous reviews, and those reviewers surely visited some other Mekong restaurant. I've been to the one at 6004 W. Broad on several occasions, and both my experience and the experience of friends has been that of consistently delicious food, well prepared, courteously served, at a more than reasonable price. I've been to a number of Vietnamese restaurants throughout this area and Southern California, and the Mekong... read more

dlraleigh 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Ok food, very popular for some reason – I've only eaten here once. I have heard many people rave about it, and the weeknight I was there, it was very busy. However I would agree with the prior comment - "It's not the absolute best, but Richmond is not known for its cuisine. Service was nice and the food was above average." The food was OK, but bit bland. I eat out a lot, and I'm willing to try anything in order to be novel; so I often ask the wait staff for their picks. Couldn't here because of the lack of English skills. Ge... read more

soldmyfortune 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Total Waste of Money – Had to work late on a saturday afternoon, so ordered carryout from this place after reading good reviews. I ordered the Orange Chicken. Had to wait a long time past the time they said it would be ready, and when I got the food home it was terrible. There was no orange peel sauce, just a smallish container of overcooked, tough fried chicken nuggets and another small container of cold rice.. When I called back to complain, the person that answered the phone apologized, then said there was nothing they co... read more

Contributor 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Chopstick lessons look tempting after one meal at this French-influenced Vietnamese eatery. – The Scene Seats fill up fast with the lunch crowd here. The drawing card? Interesting combo platters under $5, the giant screen TV in the back room tuned to ESPN, a special smokers room and full-sized bar. At least half the dinner crowd opts for chopsticks; you'll want to pick up a pair too when you see the extensive six-page menu. The Food Lunch combo platters include a delicate wonton soup, healthy steamed spring roll and jasmine ... read more