This place is a must stop in Richmond. Not only is the pho out of this world, but the mead is fantastic. I ordered the fat rice noodles in chicken broth. My noodles were cooked perfectly, and my veggies were crisp as they should be. The seafood in my pho was real crab meat, not the imitation crap. My shrimp had tail heads on it, but that was fine. If you drink mead this is a great place for you. I had the Good Morning Mekong mead. It was not overly sweet. Usually I like mead sweet, but this awesome. There were notes of a spicy nature that only be found in Vietnamese cuisine. This was brewed here. The staff is kind and loves soccer. The bathroom is very very clean. The soap smelled good and the stalls had extra privacy on the doors. I love good food. I love clean bathrooms even more. read more

Mekong - My mead and his beer, which I did not taste the beer. - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Attached is a photo of the pho tai. I've been to a lot of Vietnamese restaurants and this is easily one of my favorites. I can't attest to others reviews but the service I had was wonderful and quick! read more

Mekong - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The food here was ok. The texture, taste, and portions were adequate and the service was acceptable as well.

Who knew that beer and Vietnamese food went well together, but at Mekong it works. It's a beer bar that serves some tasty Vietnamese food. We started with an order of tasty cha gio (Vietnamese spring rolls). For our entrees, we ordered two bowls of the pho with sliced rare beef. My husband ordered a beer that he had been wanting to try from Sierra Nevada. The pho was delicious and flavorful. I also appreciated the generous helping of noodles and beef. It's pretty big with plenty of places to sit. The decor is an homage to all things beer. They are also connected with The Answer Brewpub which is another great beer bar. Good food and a great beer list. Definitely a must visit if you're in Richmond. read more

I know that giving Mekong 3 starts will get me hate mail, but this isn't the same place that I fell in love with years ago. Their beer selection is great if you like Belgians or IPAs, but the food has become very bland. I think that they have simply become to big and comfortable to put the effort into their food. As I have said in many of my other reviews, RVA is a food town and there is a lot of competition. Mekong is the granddaddy of the Vietnamese scene, but it is no longer the best. read more

I love Mekong. It's a deceptively huge restaurant, huge parking lot, huge menu, and their takeout is very easy to manage and travels well. Service is usually pretty quick, especially considering how busy they stay. My go-to is the clay pot tofu with a crispy spring roll. The vermicelli bowls and make your own fresh spring rolls are also always good. There's a big bar with an impressive tap menu, and the beers have always been delish- never had a bad vegetarian meal at Mekong! read more

We ate there once years ago and didn't like the food so we finally gave it another shot. Glad we did! It was amazing. The dumplings and spring rolls were ok. I prefer my dumplings and the spring rolls in RI are far better. But the main dishes were fantastic. I had the hot and sour shrimp soup. What depth of flavor. My wife had a beef and rice dish and my daughter had a pork pho. Everything was tasty. The service was great too. They have a great staff. I've always loved the beer at Meekong and The Answer. Now I'm convinced of the food. I just wish I passed through Richmomd more often. read more

Wow talk about a treat! I have recently been on a mission to try the Pho of Richmond and a fellow Yelp member recommended this place to me and I am glad they did! If you are interested in great Vietnamese food and local beer, then this is the place for you. 1) it's busy! Make a reservation if you plan on coming respectably during dinner times on the weekend. This place is excellent for groups due to their large table size. 2) service: it's alright. Maybe our server was having an off night but we only received one water refill despite asking numerous times and when you're eating Pho, water goes a long way! 3 the food: very good! Their rice paper rolls were alright but ultimately flavorless. But their Pho . They also give you healthy portion sizes! 4) overall: this will now be one of my dinner staples in Richmond and plan on bringing visitors here when they're in town! read more

I went shooting at CSA with my husband and my dad, so we stopped for lunch beforehand at Mekong. Since we were going shooting, none of us had any beers but their beer list was awesome! I ordered the breaded shrimp and scallops in scallion sauce and oh man was it good! My husband got their beef curry and it was really good too. The dishes are a little pricey (on average most entrees were $15-20) but you get A LOT of food in their dinner portions. The atmosphere is a little dive-y and the parking up front is very limited, but there's a huge lot behind the restaurant. All-in-all, it was an excellent experience and we will definitely be back to try some Pho! read more

It's like the gods were listening to my prayers. Mekong has everything a grown man needs: A massive, extensive beer list. Great vietnamese food. Located in a non-descript building in a strip mall on West Broad, you could easily drive by it 3 times before seeing it. But once inside, it's a legit restaurant, with great service and people who can seriously talk beer. Sold. I'll come back whenever I'm in town. 4.5 stars read more

Mekong - Noodles and beer. Done. - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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The food is legit. Mekong has a variety of entree items that can accommodate both the meat lover & vegetarian. I tried the Tom So Xao Hanh Gung, which had breaded shrimp & scallops and was served with jasmine rice. The ginger & scallion sauce added such great flavor and made for a delightful dipping sauce for my vegetarian spring rolls. I know that Mekong has received honorable mention in quite a few publications about their Belgian beer selection but I actually didn't partake in any this go around lol will definitely be back to try more options & indulge in a good brew! read more

food is always great here. wife and I dine regularly at Meekong. Service might slip a little when things get busy but the staff is super friendly read more

I've never seen a place like this that serves good Vietnamese food while having a vibrant bar and beer atmosphere with it. It's truly a unique place and undoubtedly does this mix well. It can get quite packed on busy nights! read more

Rice noodle salad, crispy spring roll, with pork. The best thing ever! Great service, Nice clean place.

My first stop in finding new (clean) Vietnamese digs.. I have to say after my visit here I am feeling discouraged! My hopes were high upon entering as the place seems clean & I was met with a huge draft list at the bar. I was thrilled with the crispy spring rolls and the steamed dumplings. The spring rolls had that satisfying crunch and the dumplings were so tender yet full of delicious texture. My spirits dropped when I got my entree. My vermicelli bowl (Bun Thit Cha Gio) was mostly huge slices of lettuce, not enough noodles and thick over cooked pork. I don't think a single seasoning was used throughout the dish either which was a bummer. I may be back for the appetizers and a beer but unfortunately you won't catch me eating another meal here. read more

Mekong - Crispy Spring Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This was my first time eating here and the food was delicious, definitely worth a stop! Unfortunately the service was a bit slow. It was a busy night but in my opinion we should have been attended to quicker. We waited for long periods of time for refills and for the check. Overall though it was an enjoyable experience. I got the chicken and vegetable dish with the basil sauce, YUM! My husband got the same but with a garlicky brown sauce and it was great too!! If your looking for classy ambience this isn't the place for you, it's a bit shabby. But if you don't mind a little run down joint with some delicious food... it seems like it would be a great place for you. read more

MAN! Beers from ANdall are pretty much a 5 all around and the food is along the same lines. read more

I am Vietnamese and have been to many of the Vietnamese restaurants in Richmond and I would say Mekong is the best to bring friends/new people to the cuisine because they have such a diverse menu but keep it super authentic. It's in a fun space and is delicious! read more

Great value for money at lunch. and was very crowded during lunch read more

Mekong - basil chicken lunch special - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Nice atomsphere and good customer service. Food was not as good as expected but nice beer selection. read more

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Since it has been super cold lately, my boyfriend had never been to Mekong and since we both love beer and delicious food I suggested this. It's been a long time since I have been but nothing has really changed besides the pub in the back. We started off with the veggie dumplings. They were delicious but a little to much breading, but still good. Next my boyfriend ordered a tofu dish with a peanut sauce that came with rice. He said his was delicious and to be honest it did indeed. I ordered shrimp with egg noodles and veggies. Mine was also so good. I added some of the chili paste to give it an extra kick and it was just what I needed. Our beer choices were the sour beers, I had a mango sour, it was the best. My boyfriend had the popsicle and it legit tasted like orange juice. I would legit go back just for those beers. Overall, Mekong is great for beer lovers and cold nights. read more

This place is a must while in Richmond! The food is delicious and the beer was amazing as usual. read more

Mekong - The Andall pineapple popsicle was my favorite! - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stopped by Mekong for dinner on a Sunday night while in town for work. The atmosphere was surprisingly nice (compared to most Vietnamese restaurants I've been to) and the place was pretty busy on a Sunday evening. Service was quick and I started with an order of the hot & sour soup - way better than any hot & sour soup you get at a Chinese restaurant. The Vietnamese version is lighter, tastier and in general, just better. I highly recommend starting with this, as it's one of the better ones I've had. For my entree I went with the seafood and tofu clay pot, sans calamari. They had no problem accommodating my request to keep the squid out and my meal was fantastic. Fresh seafood (scallops and shrimp were both tasty) and the tofu was somehow both crispy and filled with flavor. The sauce was the standard flavor for this type of dish - light, full of garlic, and very flavorful without being overpowering. I will definitely come back to Mekong again next time I'm in town...and quite possibly order the exact same thing. read more

Mekong - Seafood and tofu clay pot sans calamari. Delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Solid Vietnamese food at a great price point. Their egg rolls and other appetizers are delicious and the pho broth and noodles were spot on. A large restaurant great for groups as you can easily split the check! Great beers, too, from the Answer brew pub next door. read more

Food was good and the waiter was OK, the problem we had was with the cashier who checked us out. She never said anything to us beckon for the credit card and after the transaction when I asked for a receipt she threw it on the counter as I stood there in disbelief she looked up and pushed it to me even though I had my hand out. read more

Food was decent you get a good amount for what you pay for, I wish they had small dishes or combo dinners because I want to try so many things! Service is suffering like everywhere right now but it's understandable. read more

So after being delighted at The Answer Brew pub on the other side of the building, i made my way to the front side of the building to eat here. After the experience at the answer i was confident that i was about to eat til i could barely stand. The vibe was definitely different then The Answer, Mekong has a real overseas eatery feel. Decent size dining room with many tables and a bar. It shares the same building as the Answer and so they have the rear parking lot to accommodate. This place is casual and has plenty of seating, with a bar and TVs above the bar with sports on. The place was full of people with plenty of folks coming and going and eating their lunch. The service was courteous and quick, and the menu was loaded with favorites. The feature is the pho, but i wanted rice this day so i got the combination rice and a delicious breakfast stout i hadn't heard of before called Mountain Mule that was delicious. The food came out hot and was fresh tasting and had good sized portions. Not a lot of bells and whistles here, just good food and good prices. Definitely will be back. read more

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Whenever I visit my sister in Richmond Mekong is a priority! Love the rice noodle bowl! read more

Mekong - Sour beer - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I've been to Mekong ~14 times, most recently 2 days ago. I could make a meal out of the Crispy Spring Rolls; I ordered 4. The pho is to die for, so I ordered the Pho Dac Biet. Back at home, the Crispy Spring Rolls lasted about 15 minutes. Then on to the pho. I should have ordered the Pho Tai, but the Pho Dac Biet was quite good. It lasted me for 3 meals. I didn't order it this time, but in the past I have ordered the broken rice with grilled pork. One order of that is a meal in itself, and is simply wonderful. No complaints about the food. I do wish they would either print a paper menu that I could take with me, or else put the prices on their website. read more

Just as I was craving and expected. The Vietnamese coffee was made to order and was excellent. read more

Mekong - Vietnamese Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

SO happy I was able to stop in here! Love the quirky Vietnamese-Brewerania hybrid decor. I sat at the bar. First of all, the pho tai was amazing. The beer list was extensive, with a focus on Belgian beer. Bathrooms were clean, staff was prompt and kind. Bottom line: I should have just stayed here instead of going over to The Answer after two beers and dinner. Beer and food were reasonably priced! (Note: The Answer and Mekong have the same owners) read more

Ordered the meatball and sliced beef pho super bowl. Not satisfied whatsoever. The broth didn't taste much of anything. The noodles just as bad. The beef was sliced very thick and was not very tasty. read more

Great service, great drinks, great food. A wonderful way to celebrate our anniversary!

The thing that makes Mekong a great place to go is that the atmosphere is relaxed and they have about 75 beers on tap. Walk behind the building and they have a microbrewery with even more on tap. Very cool place to hang out and just have a few drinks. The reason I only did 3 stars is that the food was so-so. I ordered the pork fried spring-roll and it was lukewarm at best. The crispy noodles were not so crispy after all and more like street noodles. Had a decent flavor just really salty. Nothing spectacular and I have had better. read more

Delicious broken rice! The pho is good too and they have an extensive beer list. Definitely a must visit in RVA.

They've got a great beer selection and the staff is very friendly! A good place to go and grab a drink, BUT the food is eh, I would not call it authentic Vietnamese food, the right dishes are there but lacks depth and flavor the cuisine should have. read more

I'm not sure what has happened to the quality of service and food over the years but it's going in the wrong direction. Our waiter was inconsistent, our food orders incredibly slow, and they were served luke warm on the border of cold. Sticking to take out next time and not dine in. read more

I want to love this place but I just don't but I'm not done trying yet! I don't love their beer selection but they do offer a large selection and it seems like it changes a lot so there is always something to try. The places is large and great for groups, I've only ever been here with a group of 4+ and we've always been able to be seated. They have a large menu and affordable prices. It is a bit older and the decor is a bit unique but service is always quick and efficient. read more

Solid Vietnamese with an extensive menu, large place kid friendly and definitely can accommodate all size groups. Nice moderate size bar which is great for couples and full dinner or just some drinks. In my opinion this is a good representation of something like a four sisters up north in Nova menu is pretty solid across the board definitely go with most any appetizer too many to try and list off, also Pho is solid, bun is solid, and most of the chef specialties have all been excellent... Very consistent in all my experiences there they always aim to please worth a trip! read more

I am not sure why there are any negative reviews for Mekong. This place has delicious food and an extensive beer selection. The price is average to a little high, but it is a more upscale place and it should be expected. I have tried multiple dishes here and have found two or three that I love and are delicious. My GF enjoys coming here and has enjoyed every dish she has ordered. If I could afford it I would come here every month and try a different dish, with a different beer pairing. The superbowl party is enjoyable too, they have a Pho competition and it is funny to watch, but get there early to get a spot at the bar, and front row to the Pho eating comp. Overall, just try it once. read more