Mekong River in Etobicoke

Perfection in every plate. Wonderful staff.

Awesome Place for Pho! My favourite is the Thai Red Curry. Highly recommend!

My husband and I were craving soup for lunch recently. We decided to try Mekong River as it had decent reviews. My husband ordered the won ton soup, and I ordered the chicken Tom Yum with noodles. Unfortunately, I got some food poisoning from it. I believe it was either the tofu or the bean sprouts. I know it had to have been the soup because we ate the exact same things that day, except the soup Options.So, needless to say, we wont be back again.

I felt very welcomed, first time trying pho & my expectations was meet! so tasty !! Robert & the lady at the front were so kind. Will definitely be back!!!

Thanks to Richard for the hospitality! And everything is as always very tasty, especially the soup. Thank you very much.

I used to be a frequent customer of this restaurant and always enjoyed the food. However, on my recent visits, the quality has noticeably declined. During my latest dinner, I was disappointed by the vermicelli noodles, which had an unpleasant chlorine-like taste and had to be replaced. Although my replacement meal was supposed to be cheaper, they still charged me more because I originally ordered the shrimp vermicelli. To make matters worse, my friend found a hair in his curry. Sadly, these experiences have convinced me not to return.

Amazing Vietnamese and Asian food in a cosy quiet setting. Large quantities at quite reasonable prices. Going back again. Staff was amiable and prompt. Food : 5/5

Amazing place for comfort food. Mango salad, calamari, house special pho and/or the vermicelli are my staples. Service is top-notch and I always have a great time eating here. Definitely a go-to in the area

Great place! Food was solid, pho hit the spot. Nice owner, made me feel very welcome; very polite in mannerisms and speech. 100000000% coming back to this place.

Amazing service great food!

Mid

I highly recommend this restaurant!!! The owners of this shop are very kind, their food is always spot on and their fusion foods are also very tasty. They serve an iced version of the jasmine green tea and its such an amazing contrast to the warm soup, especially during summer months. I definitely feel refreshed and rejuvenated every time I have eaten here, thank you Richard and staff!

Food is delicious, service good, clean just not the fanciest of restaurants.

I haven t been here for a long time, but the food is still awesome! Chicken wings, calamari, grilled beef, grilled chicken, pho - all perfectly done and delicious. Yum!

Tried different rice dish twice and food is good. Price is fair.

love this place, i try to go at least once a week! amazing quality and nice staff

It s okay - i think Pho House in 6 points plaza has better tasting food, prices and service. Parking: easy to park

Ordered the mix vegetables with tofu noodle soup. It came with 5 tiny cubes of tofu. Veggie Soup was alright.

Good service, tasty pho, and reasonably priced! Also a great wonton soup!

A robust menu of Vietnamese, Thai, and Chinese dishes. Been here numerous times and Ive never been disappointed. Great value and great service, highly recommend!

Tasty pho and generous, thoughtful service

Best Vietnamese food around!

The red curry here does it for me.

The food here was extremely tasty. I was here with a large group. The staff were very friendly and it didn t take long for my food to arrive. The portion of my particular dish (146. Grilled Pork Chop and Grilled Chicken with rice) was smaller than I would have liked, but the rest of the group that had ordered pad thai/pho had pretty large portions

Ive had the fried rice, tum yum soup, and grilled chicken. All were very delicious! Friendly service.

Great, exemplary service!

Delicious food, excellent service and reasonably priced. I tried the sweat mango chicken from chiefs special and my partner had pho . Shrimp rolls for appetizers. It was tasty and delicious.

It s reasonable price, but the taste is not for everyone. They put hot pepper in Pad Thai and it s has a strong pepper taste. It could taste fair if it s not call a Pad Thai. If you like creative fusion, this could be something for you.

Its always delicious if you order Pho, but the wonton soup is terrible.

Chicken Pad Thi and Mango Salad are amazing. Its been a while since I have come. Drove from London. Love this place

One of the best Vietnamese /Thai / Chinese restaurant in the city. Our favorite is mango salad, chicken cashew with rice and pho. Their spring rolls are amazing too. Food is always consistent and service is excellent. Reasonably priced too.

Staff are always pleasant the food tastes fantastic.

This place is truly a hidden gem! Good food and great service every time

im vegan but the chicken was too good to resist. spring rolls were buss too

Best Chicken Chow mien Ive ever had. This place treats you like king ! Great service, fantastic food.

Many options to choose from. Great Thai food, must visit.

The food is amazing. Everything is really fresh!

Everything was so fresh and delicious. We had pho and the dumpling soup and ordered Thai noodles and fried rice as well. Portions are excellent, we had to pack up most of the rice and noodles. Service is prompt and flavours are on point. Prices are super reasonable

We stumbled across Mekong River a few years ago, by chance, and have been going since. The mango chicken salad and curries are some of my favorites but no matter what I order the food never disappoints.

Terrible Pho, amongst the worst Ive had. Flavourless broth, almost no meat, what was there was very bad quality.

The food was bland and had no taste. Added hoisin and Sriracha for some taste.

This place is really . They care about service and quality . Food : 5/5 |

Since I started going here a few months ago, I have never been let down. I can always question the kind staff about the selections on the menu. In my humble opinion, Khoa is the go-to server because of his timely, proper, and fast service. The price is fair considering the quality of the food. Will definitely come back here.

Tried the Mango Salad had a nice taste to it, Pad Thai was not that great. Parking: Has plenty of parking in the plaza. Food : 3/5 |

Food is always great, and the staff are always friendly and accommodating.

VERY VERY small portions! Not value for money at all so many better Thai restaurants around. I ve tried few times and portions are just getting smaller Pad Thai 1/5 Pho 4/5 Fried rice 1/5 Curry 2/5 In this industrial zone prices are very high. You can have real Thai/Viet food on Bloor street restaurants that taste much better for same price.

Would highly recommend!

Super tasty pho broth. Rich and flavourful and warming. Such a homey family run environment. Relaxed and really great experience.

Have been coming here for over 5 years. Have tried other vietnamese restaurants but mekong is better.

We ordered rare beef soup and it came cooked. There was like 4 slices of beef. It s a sad dish. And look at the spring rolls slightly depressing :( Staff was nice! But really that was it. Food

Expensive before price is less expensive, good food portion. Now expensive, same portion.

It was good Pho, would definitely go again

The pho industry is getting more and more competitive these days and a lot of the focus is in the broth. I would say the broth at Mekong River is decent but it feels like it is missing something, or a kick. It tastes slightly underwhelming / unremarkable than other more popular pho places in the GTA. However, I would say the service and the speed at Mekong River is excellent for a quick lunch / fixing a crave.

The pho and fried tofu are great

Excellent

Great lunch at Mekong River. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and the food was delicious. The 4 of us appreciated each dish coming out separately so we could enjoy each one. (Only downside for us was the table beside us was a bit annoying but thats not the restaurants fault.) Great recommendations from our server when we were undecided about what to order and how much. LOVED the mango salad especially!

Really delicious Vietnamese cuisine. The pho was excellent. The atmosphere is great. Must visit at least once.

Great little Viet Thai Chinese restaurant. Staff are friendly and great service. Best of all, delicious pho

Been here a few times and food is delicious.

Good food. Fried rice was the best. Also, the ambience was good. One of the place where you give tips without hesitation. Recommended dishes Thai Fried Rice

Hidden little gem! Tried for the first time. The pho and pad Thai were so delicious we will be coming back for sure. The staff were also so friendly.

Great food and service!

This was the highest rated Vietnamese restaurant in the area and open on Jan 1, 2023 so a friend and I trudged down to the eatery. I was in the mood for some Tom Kha Gai but this place doesn t offer that. I was instead suggested Thai curries but that s not what I wanted so had to opt for Pho Gai. We also ordered mango salad, veg spring rolls, curry Pad Thai (veg + tofu), bok Chou in ginger + garlic sauce, mango milkshake and Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk. With the order, we were initially given chilli sauce and hoisin sauce. Mango salad was great and the portion wholesome. Bok Choy was good as well but could have had better flavour. Veg spring rolls were disappointing as was the pad thai and the chicken pho. It just lacked flavour - had to spice it up with the available sauces. At most of the Vietnamese restaurants I have been before this (and I have been to many), chilli oil is considered a standard supplement. When requested, I got a very small serving (which was funny) in a miniature plate but it tasted okay. Of the two staff that attended to us (one male and one female), the chap was definitely more welcoming. The milkshake was good but it needed more milk and the mango was fairly sour. The coffee was great! Overall, food is generally palatable but this place doesn t get more than 3 stars from me. Will I revisit? No.

Mekong River is a cozy and wonderful family-owned restaurant. I have much respect for them (and any family business) for surviving these last few years. The service from Richard was great, and our food, over three course, came out quite quickly. We had the fresh rolls with the delicious peanut sauce to start. Pho with brisket and rare beef was course number two - amazing!!! My bro-in-law is not used to this but he was enjoying it. It was a big portion, and equally good to the great pho houses on Spadina. I had the pad thai which was good, but my wife s red curry was top notch. Our bill was under $200 for five people including a few alcoholic beverages. The next time we are in the city we are definitely going back.

Relaxed atmosphere. Great customer service and super delicious pho

I love this place. I ve been going there or picking up for for nearly a decade now when I in town for work and I can t say enough good things. Fair prices. Delicious food. Courteous and efficient service. Love it.

Great choice in the neighbourhood

Amazing Pho! I got the hue style spicy pho and it was so flavourful and perfect about of spicy. It was the first time that I ate an entire big bowl of pho - the portion was perfect to me and had a good amount of meat. I also tried the Tom Yum soup which was perfect.

THEEEEEE best Pho spot! The crispy calamari and rare beef soup get me every time, truly a hidden gem. The service is amazing and the staff is so friendly. Highly recommend, 10/10.

This place has amazing food and the best service!

pho is yummy will be coming here often

Our favorite meals contain Vietnam pho, so sometimes visit the restaurant for enjoyment with our families . Its small space, but foods and service are very good for customers.

I love it here! This is my go to place always. The staff are warm and welcoming and know me and my fiancé by name! I have always wanted to be a regular somewhere and I m so glad it s at Mekong River!

First time in Mekong River, will definitely be my favourite go to. We ordered Chicken Tom Yum Soup and shrimp rice noodle soup in spicy chicken broth. We enjoyed every bite. Definitely recommended.

My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Their Lunch specials are very good deal. I had a vermicelli with bbq chicken this time. It s always delicious

Excellent Thai fried rice

Food was very good and excellent value

A go to spot for me and my friends. Fast and friendly service, and great food.

The pho hits so good I absolutely love the broth. I got the chicken and beef ball pho in medium and it was perfect size. It s like the size of ramen bowls at Ajisen Ramen. Add some Siracha, mint, bean sprouts, and lime and you re set. I also got the fresh shrimp spring rolls and it tasted soooo good in the peanut sauce. Definitely coming back to dry the other Vietnamese dishes.

Delicious and fresh food with lots of options for everyone. The staff are also kind and helpful. Definitely recommend that you dine here!

Love the pho :) The staff are friendly and provide perfect service every time I go with my family. The restaurant is quaint, comfortable and clean. Kid-friendliness: Kind and genuine staff who consider the needs of kids

Server had a bad cold and continually coughed into her hands or didnt bother covering her mouth and coughed directly on customers tables ornoccasionslly on food she was carrying. I tried to ignore it until I watched her cough directly onto our dish as she carried it over. Was really looking forward to trying this place out but left disgusted at the lack of health and safety. I asked for our food to be packed up and mentioned how the server clearly had a bad cold and had coughed directly on us one time when standing next to the table. Other staff seemed unphased by this and didnt apologize or say anything in response. If this behavior is ok in the dining room, it really concerns me what happens behind closed doors in the kitchen.

Years ago a former colleague introduced me to the Pad Woon Sen at Mekong River Restaurant and it s been one of my favourites ever since. The Fresh Rolls (my version of a salad) wasn t bad either . If you Asian food, give them a try!

Was really impressed with the food. The pho was one of the best in toronto and the banh xeo is the best ive had so far.

Very welcoming, excellent service and delicious food. I have been here multiple times and have always had a good experience. Unfortunately, I never remember to take a photo of the food and its always in my belly by the time I think of it

Great meal! Are group had an awsome time and awsome meal ! Would recommend 10/10

Great food in general and amazing service. Coming here for years and the food is always great. Theyre sweet and gentle and quick to make you feel welcome. Their customer service is top notch and they take care of their customers

Simple but tasty comfort food. Meat quality was also good. Lots of different Asian ethnic Cuisines.

Good service, tasty food. I have come here for lunch and dinner. Portion sizes are always good. I highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic and delicious! Great quality and lots of great options! Richard is awesome and great host.Would 10/10 recommend. Great spot!

Great flavours, decent portion sizes as well! I recommend the house special and the Pad Thai, but the spring rolls were a bit lacklustre (flavour was good, but too expensive)

First time here. Waiter - young man was amazing - quick and efficient - please don t lose that quality in your work. Food - loved that base. I ordered the beef no fat medium Pho. I spoke to the owners son - asked him how long the soup sat for - he said 15 hours - no wonder why the base was excellent! I would love to come back!

I was excited to try this place because of the great reviews. Unfortunately, I didnt have a great experience... Even though the service was fast and friendly, the food lacked any taste. I had the fried rice with tofu and veggies, but half of the tofu was fridge cold when the meal came out. It seemed all of the vegetables were frozen veggies too, not fresh. I had terrible stomach pain after eating the meal. I wouldnt go back.

We got sick after eating here. Please don t waste your time and risk your health with this place, hope the officials will close it soon.

Decent place for Viet / Thai, especially in Etobicoke. I like the veg options pho, either with the veggie broth or original beef broth. The fresh rolls were a little disappointing, especially for the price. Overall still good, clean restaurant and attentive staff.

Always great food and even better service!

Always loved the quality of the food and customer service. Family favorite!!! Parking: Plenty of parking

The food is delicious, with big portions and the servers were extremely nice.

The food was amazing but more than that the staff were super friendly. We got take out and they offered us iced teas while we waited because it was a hot day!

I order Tom Yum with rice noodles as I prefer this over the classic pho. Literally 12/10 every single time. The food and service is amazing. Staff always go out of their way to make sure your experience is a good one. I have not been to a single other restaurant that has compared in the slightest. My one and only issue is space. I go on my lunch and sometimes there is no seating available as it is a smaller space. Other than that, 10 out of 10 recommending every time.

Good service, good Vietnamese food. Many vegetarian options are available, and they can customize. Food

Unbeatably the best :)

Last dish came after we finished our food. Green Thai curry was a disappointment.

we love this place, friendly staff! pho is always delicious!

Ive tried over 10 different items on the menu and have yet to order a meal from Mekong River that I did not love. Cant go wrong with the lunch specials or a hot bowl of pho. Great customer service as well!

Fantastic little, cozy Vietnamese restaurant. It makes me very happy seeing a various audience and crowd that comes in here; It s a testament to how amazing the food is! Our servers were very friendly and polite which shows how much they care with the attention to detail as they were quick to bring our food out as well! I ll definitely be back here as my girlfriend s Indian and I m Vietnamese. They showed nothing but the utmost respect to her trying our food and her using chopsticks for the first time. Great experience overall!

The most tasteless pad Thai I have ever had.

Firstly, the food took over half an hour when not busy. And as for the other reviews, I do not understand them regarding the Pho. This was the most bland pho I have ever tasted. It was not oily which was good, but the broth was tasteless, minimal rare beef that had no flavour. I also had a viet iced coffee which was terrible and cleaner sat before rather than a fresh slow drip.

it s the type of restaurant you resort to going when your options are limited on asian food. definitely not good food, but this will do.. noodles were soggy and the seasoning was nonexistent so I abused the sriracha bottle

Favourite shrimp fresh rolls in the city, great rare beef pho. Thank you!!

Was really good , neodles here is the best and the soup

Staff are friendly and attentive the food though is just ok, had the pad Thai and its just bland and flat.

Edit after multiple visits: I am now a regular. The owner Richard is a great man who makes sure every customer gets the best food and customer service. 5 stars all the way.

Cozy spot. Comfortable food Flavourful food that isnt too sweet or salty. Good people. Food : 5/5 |

Clam restaurant

I dont usually rate restaurant, however this one deserves all the stars

Amazing food! The best Vietnamese and asian food in GTA! Wonton soup is 1000% the best you can ever find. Service is excellent!

I have to say this place is quite amazing. Their phi was very clean and flavorful the entire place is very clean. Pad thai is wonderful as well. Good portions, The staff are extremely friendly and the service is top notch would recommend.

Great food and great family operate this restaurant, thank you!

Meh compared to every other place. The com tam isnt even com tam, its regular grained rice. The bun heo cha gio is pretty heavy on the salad side and the vermicelli is strangely dense. The spring roll is embarrassingly small compared to competitors. Also, side note, I asked for minced chili (chili garlic) for our two dishes that basically *require* it and they had to ask me about it twice. If you know Viet food - you know theres like only one type of minced chili garlic that goes into fish sauce. Good news is that the meats were seasoned nicely. Other side note: washroom uses keys thats located outside of the restaurant in the back.

The pork vermicelli noodles was delicious.

Food and service was great! Pho special is delicious!

Very great service, I enjoyed my time there

great customer service! Manager with glasses goes above and beyond and is super kind. Fried spring rolls and pho are my go to!

Incredibly tasty food. I recommend.

It s been a few years since I ve reviewed this restaurant. Decided to do one now because been frequently dining here over the past year. My husband loves this place. He s only 1+ year in new to the neighbourhood. We pretty much dine here 1-2x a week. Everything is always fresh and tasty. The staff is very friendly. And food comes out quickly. Prices are still decent compared to other establishments plus it s healthy! Can t go wrong! Go try it! Pho soup base is clear and tastes clean! Vegetarian options: Lots to choose from.

The vegan pho was delicious! However, the veggie fried spring roll was a small portion for the price and tasted like it was frozen for a while. Will be coming back again for the pho :)

Great place for Pho and Viet Nam food. Very very friendly staff and the food is top quality. I had the Red Curry and it was nice and spicy with plenty of vegetables and had a wide range of tastes and textures making every mouthful a treat. Good value too! Vegetarian options: Plenty of veggie options here Kid-friendliness: We had a 2 year old with us and they could not have been more helpful!

Best pho ive had

Excellent service and good reasonably-priced food.

Nice average size restaurant, food came out pretty quick and very tasty

My kids love their food especially their Pho soup. The staffs is very kind and helpful. If were to look for Vietnam cuisine. Mekong river is the only restaurant we dine and trust.

This is the best pho place in the gta by a million points Had the rare beef pho with brisket, broth was SO GOOD, meat quality was A+. They go the extra mile, and do not cheap out like other places. I had pho at alot of places in GTA and nothing is as good as Mekong. 5star

The best in the west.

This is a favorite regular restaurant for us. Staff are friendly, food is good, and service is quick.

Singapore-style Vermicelli was good. Pad Woon Sen, Egg Noodles were bad. Veggies were stale, no flavor, greasy. Also small portion.

It was a great experience! The vibes were kinda old, but great food! Loved it thanks!

Food was great, service was nice, cozy dining.

A family favourite of ours. The food is always on point and the family is incredible. I would recommend to everyone

Small but clean place. Good offering of oriental food. Food was average tasting.

Food is delicious! Love the home-y atmosphere.

Vegetarian options: The have vegetables Parking: Good number of spots I would say 5-8 infront, but lots of extra spaces I the complex Kid-friendliness: Kids eat the food Wheelchair accessibility: You can get a wheelchair inside if you want to eat there

My new favorite Pho spot in Etobicoke

Best Pho in the GTA. My friends and I went to all our favourite pho places & Mekong won hands down. Absolutely delicious!

Extremely fantastic Pho restaurant. One of my top favourites of all time. Most friendly & respectful staff. I have been coming here for years and never once been disappointed. The fresh rolls are amazing & their traditional rare beef pho is my favorite! Excellent broth.

I always go to this place when I am super hungry and craving some thai or vietnamese food. The service is quick and efficient. The food is delicious and the quantity is good enough for 2 people. You always get a table and the pricing is just value for money. Would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the cuisines they offer.

Great portions for the price and quick service! Our waiters were very friendly and the pho was perfect!

Parking: Lots of available parking spots that are close to the restaurant Food

best priced pho in this area. Food is served quickly and nothing to complain.

The food and service was great. Portion was adequate and sufficient. They are very accomodating to children and the high chair is clean. They even provided baby plates.Thank you again!

One of my favorite restaurants! Always fresh and dependable.

Food is amazing! Hospitality is off the charts. Love this restaurant and the team who runs it

The place to get Ph in Etobicoke! Well priced (call them to place the order and pick it up yourself for best price). Fast prep and great taste!

Great place! Friendly service, very good food and always consistent. I ve been coming here for years and have always been happy with my food and the service. The pho And fresh spring rolls are my favorite!

We drove in from Montréal and were craving something warm and comforting. We ordered Tom Yum soup and it was like drinking a hug. Service was great, staff was friendly and atmosphere was pleasant. Highly recommended

This Vietnamese mom-and-pop restaurant is my absolute favorite place to come for a wide selection of Vietnamese food including the delectable Vietnamese crepe/pancake and the Nam Vang rice noodle soup. Also worth mentioning is the ultra friendly service that you get which is often absent in asian restaurants. It has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere that you feel like youre getting a home cooked meal. This place is not flashy but is clean and is as authentic as they come! A definite local gem! Parking: Free parking

Very kind service, large portions w/ good prices. Best bang for the buck in Etobicoke. Lots of vegetables in the dishes, well done! Vegetarian options: Lots of veggies

Good place. They have a vast menu!

Best spot for pho in the area!!!! Amazing staff and food!!! Been in business for years and the quality is still the same since day one. One of the top Pho places in Etobicoke!!

The Tom Yum soup used to be delicious last year: spicy, sweet and sour. Now, it is an insipid bouillon with vegetables an chicken. What a disappointment!!!!

Tried this place for the first time, loved that it had both Thai and Vietnamese dishes. We got pho and Thai red curry. Both were really good, the pho being AMAZING, definitely coming back for it. The quantities were very large and the pricing was very reasonable. The crispy spring rolls were also great, along with the service. The only thing I d skip out on is the mango sticky rice, it s not mango season so that I understand but it had too many sesame seeds it was all I could taste and not enough condensed milk/coconut milk for sweetness. Will definitely visit this restaurant again.

Amazing Vietnamese food!

I absolutely love this place. Been here three times so far and each time I was very happy with the food and the service. The staff is super kind and remembered me just after one time which I thought was really nice. The pho is delicious, my family eats every bite happily. Cant say enough good things. If youre hungry for pho, look no further.

Got the chicken rolls, that had shrimp in them, but not advertised on the menu. They offered vegetable rolls and then charged us for both. Luckily epi - pen was in the car . Not impressed, but also need to be vigilant in asking what is in the food.

Food and service were excellent. Arrived right when it opened and good food quickly. Had the Pad Thai with chicken rolls to start. All dishes were excellent.

Awesome pho here and food in general. A hidden gem in this area!

the food is good and the people who own it are really nice!

Food overall: B. Tried three different dishes. I d say slightly above average for an Asian spot. Beware if you have a peanut allergy, they add peanuts to many dishes that other similar restaurants don t, without explicitly saying that in the menu. They did take it back in and make a new one thankfully.