This place is amazing. If you want authentic food, this is the place. They are very friendly and…read moreattentive. Did I mention how great the food is!

Always good - from quality of food to service. Never had a bad experience...very special and…read moredelicious. Worth the drive to Conover!

I can't express how lovely this place is the service was excellent and so very friendly. My bunny…read moresandwich was absolutely authentic and delicious with lots of different condiments and I will certainly go back to try something else. It felt like a little serene oasis everything else I saw coming out of the kitchen, looked wonderful and this from somebody who spent three weeks in Vietnam and loved the food.

Absolutely love this place! It's relatively new to Hickory, having taken over the location after…read morethe Lotus Thai restaurant owners retired. The dining room is remodeled, bright and welcoming. Their Special Pho (P1) has rare steak, tender brisket, meatballs, tripe and tendon and plenty of each!! Having enough meat has often been a shortcoming with other restaurants, but Hot Pho does not disappoint!! Of course ample noodles, bean sprouts, Thai basil, and white and spring onions also accompany the dish. I have ordered this twice as take out and each time it was identical including a full quart of broth. They don't skimp. And they are consistent. It's definitely enough for 2 meals and reasonably priced. I have had good Pho at other local restaurants but this is now my fave because of the quantity of meat they include. It is now my go-to for delicious Pho! They also really appear to appreciate your business-always helpful and pleasant.

Small local unassuming business on outside with lots of fresh flavor packed dishes. The interior is…read morereminiscent of the old days with green carpet and big mirrors in the dining room. Service and staff are very nice and inviting. The menu is vast and has several appetizers, a nice selection of Pho, fried rice and noodles and house entrees all in shrimp, chicken, beef or combinations. The food is super fresh and very tasty! We tried the Drunken noodles, Beef pho, Crab Rangoon's and Crispy rolls. This place is definitely a hidden gem for authentic asian food and is worth the drive for dinner.

My first time trying this restaurant after living here for years. I ordered the Large Beef Pho for…read more$12 and 2 Crispy Spring rolls for $5! The pho is pretty tasty, It has meatballs and brisket in it. I will say this isn't the best pho place I've ever been too but it's just fine for it to be so conveniently close to home! The Music, Service and Prices are all great! I'm glad I stopped by for a warm bowl on such a cold night

Really good pho. Healthy servings of brisket, rare steak, and meatballs. The broth was definitely…read moreon the saltier side but i didn't mind it at all. Quick service

We stumbled upon Pho Lodge while shopping at the mall--completely by accident while visiting from…read moreout of State. Inside, we were greeted warmly by a staff member and was told it will be about a 15 mins wait. They offer counter service--you order first, then find a seat wherever you like. The ambiance was a mix of cozy and rugged, with wildlife trophies lining the walls, adding a touch of charm. We tried two pho bowls: the broth was light yet flavorful, perfectly balanced, with tender slices of beef and fresh herbs that brought it all together. The kids' pho was a smaller portion meatballs, but just as satisfying, a perfect introduction for little ones. The papaya salad was crisp and refreshing. It was also was the best restaurant papaya I've had. It was pungent, tangy, sweet, spicy and paired well with our meal. The egg rolls were golden and crispy, packed with savory filling that was comforting and familiar. For drinks, the mango bobas stole the show--sweet, tropical, and fun with their chewy pearls. Pho Lodge is definitely on the top of our list when visiting Hickory.

I was hiking in the morning at a near by mountain and decided to have lunch here after . My first…read moretime trying this restaurant and I can tell you this if you love southeastern asian food,you must check this place out! Upon entering I was greeted by staff. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with green plants. I mentioned that it was my first time here and they suggested what dish I may like to try. Everything I tried by far is so delicous and tasty!! Food came out fast,service is excellent and the atmosphere of the restaurant is just a bonus. I would definitely come try more food!!

Amazing food and friendly staff - will definitely be back to try more things! Also dying to try…read morethe banana spring roll desert

I stopped by for takeout and grabbed the raw beef laab with a side of sticky rice. For the price…read morepoint, this was absolutely delicious. I requested a 'little spicy,' and while it ended up being a bit over my personal threshold, I suspect that was just the high-quality, potent peppers they used. The standout, however, was the sticky rice--genuinely some of the best I've ever had. A very solid meal all around.

BP is located in a small strip mall, but it is easy to find. We were quickly seated in the 1/2 full…read moredining room upon arrival. Service was quick and attentive. We ordered fresh spring rolls which were very tasty. I ordered Larb Kai. They let you select both spiciness and bitterness levels. The Larb was very good. And it included plenty of lettuce and huge serving of purple sticky rice. My wife enjoyed her noodle salad bowl with mixed meat. Will try other dishes during our next visit... give this place a try!

The food was amazing!! We had Pad See You with roasted pork and a Duck n Good Food signature combo!…read moreThe meat had great flavor! It was a good idea to have Pad See You with roasted pork since what interested me about this place was the roasted pork! The service was great! Quite a few people here on a Tuesday lunch!!

Wanted to get some stuff chicken wings and this place popped up…read more You order first, pay and they'll bring the food. It was mid day so it wasn't to busy. The intestines stir fried with onion n jalepenos. It was soo good! Also order the duck n combo, comes with rice, duck, stuff chicken wings, roast pork, cabbage and paired with a sauce. The stuff chicken wings were good to me. Filled with vermicelli noodles. My favorite meat was the roasted pork dipped in the sauce. The only bad thing was the cabbage, it tasted spoiled. There's a lot of seatings and it was cool for a hot day. So if you're in the area, stop by and give it a try!!!

I ordered takeout and got the beef Drunken Noodles. It comes as medium spice as standard and it was…read moreperfect. Their noodles are homemade and so fresh. The vegetables were perfectly cooked - not over done. I had enough for leftovers. Inside was very cute. Next time I will dine in.

Mekvilai Thai Cuisine is a casual Thai restaurant in Hickory. It is located in a medium sized plaza…read moreso there is plenty of parking. The interior is popping with red, albeit dim lighting. The service is friendly, but the food came out a bit slower (I had with four people total) than I expected. We got the Snow Pea Dish (Seafood Combination), Drunken Noodle with Chicken, Crispy Tofu, Rama Tofu, Red Curry, Tulip Dumpling, and Rice Pudding. I was pleasantly surprised the Drunken Noodle with Chicken! I enjoyed the sauce on my noodles which were also cooked well and did not clump together like at other places. I wish it was a bit spicy... next time I will ask for the chili spice rack (it was not readily available on the table). My cousins enjoyed their food, especially the tofu dishes. I ate a bit of the Crispy Tofu and I wish the tofu had some seasoning on it because the peanut sauce could only add so much flavor. I also tried a bit of the Rice Pudding, which is their mango sticky rice. I thought it was okay... the mango did not taste super fresh, maybe a bit artificial? But not bad! Overall, I am pleasantly surprised at how good my dish, the Drunken Noodle with Chicken tasted. I have eaten a lot of good Thai food, especially having lived/visited places like Atlanta/New York City, so I was not expecting this place... my tiny hometown... to be that good. Also, I had visited this restaurant a few years ago and I found the food to be very average, but this time it was very tasty. I am not sure if there was a change in chefs or management in recent years, but keep up the good work!