Cute, chill place to get a drink or a meal. They have a wide variety of happy hour apps like angel wings or curry puffs. We really loved the fried tilapia entree today. It was crispy and flavorful and came with two delicious sauces. Service was great even though it was one guy serving all the tables. Kudos to him for holding it down on a busy Friday night! read more

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Went to this new spot in Alameda for a birthday dinner. We had a group about 20 which I must say was their first time having that big of a crowd, but they didn't disappoint. Service was amazing. The place was nice and spacious not too big not too small. They have a beer and wine selection will also mimosas and sake. The mimosas were on point !!! I got the crab fried rice, salt and pepper, fish, angel wings, and the pork lumpia's. The craft fried rice was packed with crab Dungeness!!! The angel wings was definitely sent from heaven, and the fish was cooked to perfection. I definitely will go back. read more

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Came for the fried fish, it was good but for the prices here it seemed a little steep for what I got and nothing wowed me. They were also understaffed but I understood and just waited, they were friendly and prompt even tho short staffed. Place is clean and a nice vibe. The food was just okay, not sure if I'll be back. read more

Went to Mekong for an early dinner to take advantage of the happy hour (M-F 5-7pm) appetizer and drinks. There was only 1 server who was very efficient and took care of everyone dining in and take outs. Angel wings - *****, very tasty and highly recommended if you can take a little Nam Kao (rice ball salad) - **** would order it again, very sharable Gyoza - **** was deep fried and delicious Egg rolls - ***** these were bussin Massaman chicken w/rice - *** we've had better and would not order again Pad see ew w/beef - *** lacked wok breathe and was ok. This is tastier at MonkeyThai. Overall, a nice addition to Park St eats. The server was very nice and efficient. The food was very good in comparison to the previous restaurant that were in the spot. I hope you patron this restaurant so that they can stay. Go SUPPORT your local business. read more

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So bomb! We had the kao poun, fried tilapia, and egg rolls. Cravings satisfied! My husband had been looking for egg rolls made this way so we'll definitely make the drive back here. read more

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Really good food; really nice people. Get there during happy hour for a special on Thai iced tea. We had pad se iew and pad Thai. Nancy thought the fried tofu was too stiff. read more

Straight to the point! Aside from fast service, Food was great! We had Nam Kao (crispy rice, ground pork, coconut, fermented pork and more), Hoi Jor (fried seasoned crab, pork, chicken, chestnut wrapped in bean curd) and Shrimp Pad Thai. Will be back to try more from their menu. read more

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Everything was tasty! I got the pad Thai with chicken. The service and ambiance were great.

Nice variety of well prepared dishes with very generous servings. My husband evaluates a Thai restaurant based on their pad Thai and he says it's excellent. I had a delicious green curry with shrimp and brown rice. My hibiscus iced tea was refreshing, though a bit sweet for my taste. This was our second visit and we'll be back. Pleasant ambience, and very friendly attentive service read more

Delicious food. We arrived in time for Happy Hour! The food was served fast and hot. There weren't too many folks for a Friday night.

I came here on a Thursday and during happy hour! They have happy hour from 5-7pm from Monday to Fridays which was 20% for certain foods and drinks and some drink were BOGO. I enjoyed the food and would come back. The price was pretty good especially for HH. There's a parking lot in the back so that was convenient. read more

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Dropped in last Thursday after my kid's piano class. Heard this was the sister spot to Vientian in Oakland--our go-to back in the day but too far now. The angel wings hit just like we remembered--crispy, juicy, packed with flavor. Big win that they've got a kids menu--my daughter crushed the mini meatball pho. We grabbed the tofu appetizer (20% off for happy hour--nice surprise) and split the khao soy--straight fire, that perfect funky depth we missed. Only one server running the whole show, but they handled it like a pro. As we left, we noticed the Cambodian skewers--definitely coming back for those. If you're after authentic Lao and Southeast Asian flavors, skip the overhyped west side spots--Mekong Kitchen is the real deal. Deserves more love! read more

This particular spot has changed names a few times. I was told that the current restaurant there now was really good so I had to give it a try. First off they were severely understaffed so although we got seated promptly, I had to call someone over to take our order, and I noticed others who had come in after us were still standing at the door waiting to be seated. It took quite a while for us to receive our food, and they got the order wrong. That being said, when we finally received our food, it was underwhelming. It was probably the worst green papaya salad I've had. It was very oddly served with a side of bland noodles. My husband had the fried calamari and the fresh spring rolls which were acceptable but again underwhelming. The calamari wasn't cut into bite-size pieces which made it difficult to eat. My daughter had a noodle dish which she thought was pretty good. The star of the show was their Salt andPpepper fried fish. I would go back specifically for that dish, which was really good. I noticed one poor soul running to and fro and from the kitchen desperately trying to service everyone so I can imagine that once they're staffed properly, their service would greatly improve. I guess I'll see when I go back for some more of that salt and pepper fried fish! read more

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Food was amazing. Service was a little slow, but I would definitely go back. Had the pot with chicken, shrimp and veggies with sticky rice. Appetizers were calamari and crab Rangoon's. All delicious read more

This place is amazing. Always come here for the salt and pepper fish. They also have a variety of noodle dishes. Service never disappoints, friendly and welcoming staff! read more

The food and the atmosphere is all a 10/10! We got the khao soy and thai popcorn chicken with basil fried rice, both were so flavorful and delicious. The angel wings are a MUST. We were so satisfied, this place is a must try! The service was great, our waiter was very attentive even though it was busy and she was the only one there! read more

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Excellent service and food. The Pad Se Ew is always good. Reasonable prices. The fried tilapia is also delicious.

The one time we didn't take photos, what a shame, because it was delicious! Wonderful and warm service, the food was fresh and delicious. We ordered the Pahd Thai, Lad Na, and Khao Poun - the latter a soup noodle that was bright and fragrant and fresh, with ample notes of lemongrass and other spices. It was pleasant surprise when the food was served since no one else was in the restaurant and the menu also had no photos - next time I'll make amends. read more

Came here to celebrate my son's birthday, and the food did not disappoint. The salt and pepper fish was good, the pad see ew was delicious, and I highly recommend the crab rangoons. Everything was so good, and the service was great. I'll definitely be back. read more

Omg! Granted it was about 45 minutes to closing so I suspected we may have to get anything we wanted to go. Walked in, the place was about 3/4 full. The remaining tables were not clean and there was no one trying to clean them. We stood there for about 4-5 minutes, were not acknowledged and when a new couple came in they sat at the table and then someone came over to take the dirty dishes away. The vibe was "a bad experience" about to happen. According to my companion, he has never seen me move so fast! Baaaby! Hell to the naw. Even if the food was delicious, the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm good. read more

Legit lunch specials at a reasonable price! Healthy portions, kind staff and timely service. Spacious seating and chill music was a plus.

Fresh ingredients esp veggies. Nice portion size Stir fry excellent and interesting sweet and spicy twist in pad Thai. Will not repeat hot pot. It wasn't bad just nothing special Will come back to try more Btw have no expectations of good service but the food stands in its own read more

Came in one rainy morning and order the kao piek. It was delicious and great for the weather. I also ordered papaya salad Laos. (Passable) Lao sausage, and finally the pad kee mao. Kao pork was the best dish we I got and it's up there for kao pork for me. I love how they have all the sauces out on the side of the table. read more

Amazing food and service with a pleasant interior! Great spot for a casual bite or lunch date. We had a last minute family party and Mekong Kitchen graciously took care of the catering on a late notice. Michael worked with us patiently and made great recommendations based on our requests. We ordered a variety of items - Pad See Ew with beef, Garlic Noodles with shrimp, Fried Rice, Grilled Chicken, and Grilled Ribs. Everything was tasty and good quality! I was particularly impressed by the grilled chicken, which was juicy and flavorful. However, I think the grilled ribs could have more flavor. The two meat entrees also came with a salad; we loved the dressing. Some other dishes I've enjoyed: Nam Kao - crispy and vibrant flavor. Highly recommend!!! Calamari - made perfectly tender and not over-battered. Don't hesitate on ordering an appetizer, these were super worth the cost. Will be coming back frequently (especially for the nam kao)! read more

Mekong Kitchen - Our catering order. Top: pad see ew with beef, fried rice, salad. Bottom: grilled ribs, grilled chicken, garlic noodles with shrimp - Laotian Near Me - Alameda, California

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Delicious, savory and spicy. My lady friend and I are always on the lookout for good Asian food and, Wow was it good. Definitely earns 5 stars. Thank you. read more

This place is great! They have a lot of interesting Southeast Asian dishes, some of which I've never seen before. Highly recommend all of the noodle soups and hot pots. Service is attentive and the space is large, and there's ample parking in the back. We didn't get a chance to try the drinks but would like to next time. It was lively but not loud or crowded when we went, great environment to eat in. High hopes for this restaurant and will definitely be back read more

Use to be King of Thai (along time ago), The Noodle, Noodle Lovers and now Mekong Kitchen. Food is decent and they serve beer, what more can a girl ask for? I recently heard they make a vegetarian version of Nam Khao, which I love love. Too bad I no longer eat meat. Need to visit again just to try this veg version of the dish. TBD. read more

Good food and price is good. Had the nam kaoi, beef stick and tri tip. My son (7) love the crispy noodle.

Yummy food. Chicken larb. Large sticky rice. Veggie bird nest was flavorful. Thai green tea was delicious read more

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Fresh and great quality food. High marks for variety of styles, satisfying taste and generous portions. The lunch specials are a perfect full meal and very carefully packed for to-go! The staff are so kind and welcoming. Three cheers for Mekong Kitchen! read more

Came here for dinner with my husband and was very impressed! We loved the ambiance, very relaxing and inviting with the greenery and strung lights. We tried quite a lot of items. First off, their angel wings!! So good. We loved the sticky sauce. We also got their nam kao. It was a generous portion. I wish this had a bit more flavor with the nam needing to be more sour. We took the leftovers home and added a bit of fish sauce and lime, perfect solution. We also got their laos sausage. It was fragrant with lime leaves and lemon grass but a tad dry. I'd skip this one next time. Their Pork boat noodles had a rich broth with tender cuts of meat and offal cuts. This was really good. The Laos papaya salad was a standout. It was very flavorful and bold, like it should be! Their seafood pad thai was subtly sweet and balanced in flavor, a solid choice. Their January specials menu had some Cambodian dishes on there like Tuk Prahok and grilled coconut corn so we ordered those. The steak was perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The tuk prahok was really good. Almost as good as how my in laws make it. I love how most of the items we ordered came with a salad or a stack of fresh veggies. We ended the meal with their grilled coconut corn. Since corn isn't in season, it's understandable they used frozen corn. I would skip this item for now. The coconut sauce was good and i could imagine it tasting great with fresh young corn. In terms of quality and flavor, it's very comparable to Vientian, their sister restaurant. I appreciated their hospitality. Service was friendly and quick. We will definitely come back soon! read more

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Papaya salad was aight, angel wings -- get it if you are going to eat it within 5 minutes, but the Kao Poun, mannnnnn that was very delicious, with EXTRA (prob standard) bamboo shoots to boot!! I very much enjoyed that!! read more

This is the spot to be at if you're looking for some really good authentic Thai and Laos food! My favorite dish is the Pad Ke Mao I also love their barbecue ribs, their angel wings, the pork belly stirfry and etc. but most definitely the soup noodles there is so delicious and comforting. can't wait to go back and try more dishes read more

Absolutely delicious, fantastic service. I highly recommend this place, the curry puffs were buttery, the fish was perfectly crispy, and the green curry was extremely good. Will be back read more

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Great food and service. Dined inside. I've told several people about the crave worthy lettuce wrap appetizer. We were there early on a Friday night and I'm surprised it wasn't busier. We will definitely be back. Curry and noodles delicious too. read more

I love their fermented fish sauce with papaya salad! It compliments the rice really well and the bbq pork ribs was amazing too! I had visited this place a few time and the food has always been consistent! read more

Delicious food! Had the vegetarian Nam Khao (tofu and mushroom) lettuce wraps and the Lao Khao Soy (flat rice noodle soup with vegetables and pork/pork meatballs, a little spicy). Food is very flavorful! Also, as someone who is a little obsessed with house plants, they have gorgeous plants all over the restaurant. Highly recommend! read more

me and my girlfriend love this place ! Food is delicious , the people are super sweet and the happy hour has a ton of options 5pm-7pm Apps and drinks! Nice open area and serving sizes are perfect. Our favorite are the crab rangoon's for appetizers! read more

Mekong Kitchen - crab rangoon's and thai tea - Laotian Near Me - Alameda, California

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I don't post reviews often but I have to share - Mekong Kitchen is my new spot for Thai/Laotian food. They took over Noodle Lover Club and kept the interior much the same, but the food..the food is just amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious and the prices are super reasonable. Loved the Nam khao, beef skewers, angel wings, eggplant, and chicken noodle soup. There is one server (who they also inherited from NLC) who is super nice/fast, but be aware there is only one (for now) so pls be patient with her:) Anyway, do check this place out! read more

Love how tasteful every dish is! It's a huge win when the kids enjoy it also since they are picky eaters that's how we know. Lots of good options for everyone in the family! read more