Mekong Restaurant
An informal Vietnamese eatery renowned for its authentic flavors and garden-fresh ingredients, offering a true taste of Vietnam.
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Mekong Restaurant
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Must-see attractions
An informal Vietnamese eatery renowned for its authentic flavors and garden-fresh ingredients, offering a true taste of Vietnam.
Don't Miss the Pho
Try the XL beef brisket Pho soup or Korean BBQ Beef ribs for a truly memorable and flavorful meal.
Ask for Recommendations
If unsure about ordering, staff are helpful and can guide you to delicious choices.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Vietnamese
Price
Mid-range
Address
2013 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615, USA
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Authentic Vietnamese Flavors
Experience unique and authentic Vietnamese dishes, from pho to summer rolls, made with fresh ingredients often sourced from their own garden.
Hidden Gem Charm
A beloved 'hole-in-the-wall' spot praised for its flavorful food and genuine dining experience, despite its unassuming exterior.
Fresh Garden Ingredients
Discover dishes enhanced by herbs and spices grown in the restaurant's own garden, adding a unique freshness to their authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
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Don't Miss the Pho
Try the XL beef brisket Pho soup or Korean BBQ Beef ribs for a truly memorable and flavorful meal.
Ask for Recommendations
If unsure about ordering, staff are helpful and can guide you to delicious choices.
Explore the Garden
Visit the garden out back to see the fresh herbs and spices used in their dishes.
Go Early on Weekends
To avoid a wait, it's recommended to visit early on weekends as it gets busy.
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Don't Miss the Pho
Try the XL beef brisket Pho soup or Korean BBQ Beef ribs for a truly memorable and flavorful meal.
Ask for Recommendations
If unsure about ordering, staff are helpful and can guide you to delicious choices.
Explore the Garden
Visit the garden out back to see the fresh herbs and spices used in their dishes.
Go Early on Weekends
To avoid a wait, it's recommended to visit early on weekends as it gets busy.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Mekong Restaurant is highly praised for its authentic and flavorful Vietnamese cuisine, with many considering it the best in the area. Customers rave about dishes like Pho and summer rolls, appreciating the fresh ingredients, some of which are grown on-site. While the food is a definite draw, some reviews mention inconsistencies in cleanliness and occasional service hiccups.
"Get past the fact the building is an old Arby’s and you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Really good quality food that’s as close to authentic as you can get around the upstate. Sometimes the tables are hit or miss on cleanliness, but last time was spotless and the rest rooms were well kept. Nice staff, very young and little unorganized but friendly nonetheless. Definitely recommend the summer rolls, combination Pho(pronounce “FU” btw) and the mango bubble tea."
Andrew Van
"I asked my wife where she would like to get lunch & she suggested we should try Mekong Vietnamese. Wow, full of flavors and very good food to go with the excellent service. We had a xl beef brisket Pho soup to go (now one of our favorite soups of all Vietnamese restaurants we've eaten) & ate at the table, the Korean BBQ Beef ribs, Shakey beef & rice and combination Vietnamese Fried rice. Everything was so full of flavors we hadn't had before in a Vietnamese restaurant. Might be because they grow some of their own spices. We will definitely be back but next time we'll be a little bit more frugal. Our bill for these 4 dishes & drink was $69.09 plus 20% tip."
Ralph Yingling
"First off, the service was just horrible! I’m an understanding person, but it was r busy at all. Our server barely checked on us once we were sat and received our drinks. The calamari appetizer was a 0/10. The breading just fell off, rubbery, chewy and smelled odd. My entrée was the shrimp vermicelli & was decent it was just, the shrimp was over cooked to the maximum capacity & I only had like 7 small, over cooked shrimp in a huge bowl of pasta and herbs."
Shauni
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Frequently Asked Questions
Customers highly recommend the XL beef brisket Pho soup, Korean BBQ Beef ribs, summer rolls, and mango bubble tea.
Yes, the restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients and even grows many of its herbs and spices in its own garden.
Service is generally described as friendly, though some reviews mention it can be unorganized or lacking attentiveness.
It's an informal 'hole-in-the-wall' gem, noted for its food quality rather than its ambiance.
While not explicitly detailed, many noodle and rice dishes can be adapted. It's best to inquire with the staff.
Reservations are generally not mentioned as required, but visiting early on weekends is advised due to crowds.
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This Vietnamese restaurant is proof that Greenville is a melting pot of different types of cuisines and culinary influences. They grow their own vegetables and produce in their bucket garden at the back of the restaurant, which is the shortest “farm-to-table” sprint. Authentic dishes that you would find in the streets of Vietnam are on offer in Mekong—from spring rolls to duck rice vermicelli to stir-fry noodles to pho soup.
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (93 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)- Type of cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese- Price: $- Address: 2013 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615-1036- Read more on Tripadvisor
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