Mekong Restaurant in Kingston
394 Princess St, Kingston, ON K7L 5N3, Canada
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Great food and pleasant staff. Decently priced.
Horrible, horrible experience. The waiter took my order, then completely forgot to send it to the kitchen and forgot what I ordered. I waited an hour before he came back to confirm my order—no apology whatsoever. To top it off, the "large" pho with beef, beef balls, strips, and brisket was a total joke. See the photo. Ridiculous.
Pho is the perfect comfort food, especially as it’s getting colder. The food is all well priced and there’s a big variety on the menu. The pho was really good! The soup wasn’t too oily but still very flavourful, and the noodles had a nice texture. There were generous portions of meat and the beef was tender. The restaurant is very spacious and cozy!
Had the pho ga, could use more fresh ingredients such as more bean sprouts, cilantro and onion. But still tastes great. Broth was good. Food was very hot which is great. Service was amazing as if family owned (might be). They changed the pad thai to a vegan version when we asked and it was delicious. Would go back again as it is the best option I've had in the area. Coming from eating at the best Vietnamese spots in Toronto, this place could be better but it still hits the spot.
As a Vietnamese, I was quite disappointed with the food here. They did not use the right type of rice noodles for both the fresh rolls (the right type would help bond the noodles better and feel less wet) and in the pho bowl. It is also very customary for restaurants to offer a plate of beansprout and basil (neither was offered and they mix in the beansprout directly making other soggy). The staff was attentive when you show up and pleasant but didn't really try (e.g., confirm what type of broth you want for Pho with tofu).
The food was good! Very delicious with bit a sweet taste in the pho broth. I order pho with rare beef and beef ball. Rare beef was soft, beef ball was chewy but also nice. I was initially surprised that there were no bean sprouts brought out with the food. But they were added already inside the soup, which I liked! However, there was no lime. The service was quite slow, I think we waited for 10-15 minutes until we asked the employee about rushing our order, cuz we were in a rush and the food was then brought out immediately. Very affordable price, there is students and cash discount!
Every time I passed by on the street is always seems busy inside. However, it's not as good as it seems. Firstly, it took around 35 minutes of waiting after ordering to get a few bowls of pho, which isn't ideal. Once we got the pho, despite the bowl appearing to be large, the actual food portions is rather small for the price. A large bowl is about $14. Usually for pho, they'd bring out the bean sprouts separately, but not here. It's in the bowl already. The taste is what you would expect, not anything special but not bad either. The service is fine. The restaurant itself is medium-sized with basic furnishings.
Friendly service, affordable food arrived very quickly, good location. Our food was hot and flavourful. Lots of choices for this type of fare in Kingston but I’m sure we'll be back.
Went out on a friends recommendation and did not disappoint. Food portions and taste were both amazing for the price
Nothing beats a hot tasty bowl of pho on a cold day. I ve fallen in love with 06C. The beef tastes soooo good.
10/10 Our excellent server Steven Van was very knowledgeable about the menu and provided great recommendations accordingly. He provided excellent service and enhanced our dining experience! Thank you Steven :)
Steven was amazing!! Food portions were very generous. Would love to visit again.
Delicious food and reasonable prices But its better to use fruit in smoothies Food
Always good! Noodle bowls are my favourite. Ample sized servings.
The pho was pretty bad. The noodles were sticking together in the soup and the meat was so little and probably over cooked for it. Disappointed. Not worth 20 dollars. I dont know about the other menus but if you want to eat pho, you should probably stay away.
What a pleasant surprise. Google maps reviews show it being highly recommended. I completely concur. Had a delicious meal. Well be back for more to enjoy from the menu.
A beef rice noodles waited 30 minutes, very bad, poor experience
Order 9b is always my goto. Its spicy and delicious! But their portion size is a little small. Their water taste little weird...
The pho was very good however there wasn t a large of noodles in my large pho. There was also a $0.75 charge for chilli oil which was a first i ve seen in Kingston
The food is generally great, but this restaurant uses the WORST DELIVERY SERVICE I have ever encountered. They need to get on Skip the Dishes, or UberEats. The food is cold by the time it arrives and not appetizing.
A large selection of food to choose from, friendly place.
The pho came with so little meat in strong flavoured soup. NO fresh herbs and limes.
Authentic cuisine... The Pho and Pad Thai were both good
I only have ordered takeout from this place but it pretty decent. This is my go to place for pho in Kingston. Wish they had Vietnamese pork sausage summer rolls
Good food, decent value.
Great food, lovely place. Highly recommended. If you are Iranian, I recommend number 36!
The food was amazing! We ordered takeout, can t speak to the dining experience. Highly recommend!
I have been here a few times. I find the portions and flavours are good.
Fabulous food...best spring rolls I have ever had... goid service and reasonable price. Highly recommend Mekong
Really good Vietnamese food! And the prices are very reasonable.
Deep fried spring rolls and pho was incredible
So disappointed
Delicious pho and only $11 a great deal
Best pho i ve ever had, super affordable and speedy service
Dietary restrictions: They made sure I didnt get anything I was allergic too, which is super helpful but I often feel nervous about it. Food
Waited 1 hour after order the food Shop owner doesnt know how to handle the situation, No tips paid Food is mediocre Food : 1/5
The packaging for the take out is very bad! ! The soup is split out
Great little place! Go here all the time. Everything I have tried is amazing!
Honestly one of my favourite restaurants of all time. The milk tea, vermicelli, and pho have all been awesome options in my experience. Extremely good quality and unique flavours to every dish. The pork in the vermicelli is marinated on a scquer for excellent flavour. The strawberry milk tea perfectly blends flavours of strawberry milk, tea, and brown sugar, with the tapioca being very well cooked to the right softness. The pho was very refreshing and flavourful. The service can be slow at times. I have been coming here for some years now and will keep doing so as long as the food keeps being the best Vietnamese I ve ever eaten. Parking: Adjacent parking in grocery store lot.
worth ur money
Fast service, fair prices, and great food! I go here several times a week for lunch! I always get the beef or the number 21, it s a delicious pork steak. It comes with pickles and 2 fried eggs on a bed of rice. fills my stomach, and warms my soul!
Nice food and quick service
This is a great restaurant. Unfortunately, the opening hours on their website and on google are never updated. During Holidays, they are close for two weeks but it is not indicated and there is no voice message on the phone. Disappointing.
I think they are the best pho in Kingston. If you are the fan of pho, then you need to try this restaurant! Their service is great as well! btw their deep fried spring roll is tasty!
It s next to university so it s not bad
Great pho!
Excellent pho selection as well as taste.
The best Pho place in Kingston Moved here from Vancouver and this place is
Been here several times over the years, and their meals are consistently delicious. Love the spring rolls and the coconut slushy (bubble tea) is to die for! Not the most prompt service, but I think its worth the wait.
The menu is wonderful. I ordered Pad Tai and I asked about not having it spicy but it was. Never filled our water glasses even after we asked. Big servings. My friends enjoyed what they ordered. The restaurant was chilly. Bathroom was dirty.
Ive tried bún th t n ng ch giò in many different restaurants (in GTA, Montreal...) and here is the best. Ph is also very delicious. Our family favourite restaurant whenever we have a chance to pass by Kingston.
I stopped by this Kingston restaurant because I heard it was a pho restaurant popular with Queens College students, but the broth was lighter than I expected and the staff were not very friendly. The seasoning for the pork chop was delicious, and the fried rice was not very good. If you want to have some hot soup nearby, Pho is a good place.
14b large is the way to go. Family run business, fresh and good food.
Good Pho especially for Kingston, service is not great but that is to be expected from more authentic restaurants in my experience
Their pho is alright, but their #21 - Grilled pork chop and fried eggs on steamed rice is simply mouthwatering! I am also a huge fan of their pork cha gio (#1) which is so crispy and satisfying. It s conveniently situated closed to Queen s. I recommend !
Amazing flavor, fast service and the best Pho in Kingston - Service however wasn t very friendly but you come here for authentic qaulity food and you wont be disappointed Recommended dishes
Food is great here. Ginger chicken rice is a hidden gem. The saté broth for pho can be very spicy so be cautious about that. The deep fried spring rolls are the must have item. Service is a bit slow than I expect.
In my personal view I really enjoy Mekong for multiple reasons. First of all the service is extraordinary and the employees are very respectful, which makes your experience very nice. Second of all, the food is unbelievably tasty for a reasonable price meanwhile the ingredients within the food are more on the heathy than the unhealthy side. In the end that is why I gave Mekong a five star rating. Vegetarian options: There is a very wide verity of vegetation options that never seems to end.
Went with my friend for lunch. Very tasty food. Good assortment to choose from. I like the relaxed atmosphere, can sit and chat. Will absolutely be going again.
Delicious No.28 curry rice!
Loved the portion sizes and the food was amazing
Had the #10. Very good, but service is slow. The waiter did not come back once food was served, would have liked to have had our water topped up.
all delicious
I m so confused of all the good reviews here. The pho I ordered was completely subpar, at least comparing to what I m use to. It came with very few pieces of beef that was tough as hell, and in a very blend broth. The soup wasn t even accompanied by a plate of been sprout, basil and lime! I guarantee you this restaurant would go out of business so fast in Toronto. And it was not cheap! We ordered two dishes and a coke, the bill came to just shy of 50 bucks!
Awesome food, delicious, generous portions at a very good price. Very friendly staff. Family owned business for over 27 years. Highly recommend!!!
Very good.
Freshly renovated and the food is still amazing.
Always amazing The service, the food....so good.
Nice pho, so-so green curry, excellent service.
Menu item 06c says beef balls, and other ingredients in plural form. What you get is 1 beef ball sliced in half. Other ingredients also minimal. Large is same as small, only the bowl is different.
Very pleasant place. I had the number 5 and Lycee Tea. The soup was good, the tea, delicious. The reataurant is large and open. There were very few white faces, a good sign in an Asian restaurant. I would definitely go back.
The best in town. Have been going here for 15 years.
The 14b-large is excellent! Extra fried spring rolls are a must. Vietnamese coffee to drink. I ve been eating at Mekong for 12 years. Service is slow, food is great, owner is nice and always serving the drinks. If I m visiting Kingston, I m eating a 14b
I go to Mekong with my best friend every Sunday. We bring our friends out of town here. It feels homey, good service, and we can always expect the same quality everytime. Over the 3 years we ve been coming here it s become much more popular which is great to see the business thrive. Definitely a place we re gonna miss when we graduate and hope to see this place thrive. Definitely recommend.
Best spring rolls I have ever had!
best pho in kingston
Best pho in Kingston
Family favourite!
Had some pho and fried spring rolls. Having had pho in Toronto a lot, this place definitely keeps up with the standards.
Best spring rolls!
I like the food here, but that would help a lot if you arent opening please change the hours on Google maps then it will be perfect
Went on a date here once and I couldnt remember what my date ordered that was so good. Finally figured out it was order 21 - porkchops with rice and eggs! Highly recommend.
Amazing food. And very nice priced !!
The location of this place in the Hub always threw me off, so I avoided ordering from here. HOWEVER, I finally tried it last week and ooooooooo it was pretty darn good! I give it 4 stars because I only really LOVED the #01. Ch Giò Vi t Nam (Deep fried Vietnamese spring rolls) and #10. Bún Th t N ng, Ch Giò (vermicelli with vegetables, spring rolls and grilled pork skewers). These dishes were so good. In contrast, the red curry was subpar but I was so happy with the #01 and #10 I didn t even care. Final verdict: I will order from Mekong again, specifically for those 2 dishes. I m sure they have other good products but I m going to stick to the captivating Vietnamese classics. Yum.
We tried Vietnamese food for the first time and it was a great experience. We opted for a vegetarian dish of large quantity and split for two. The food was tasty and full for us. With a pleasant ambience and friendly staffs, you ll enjoy the time in this restaurant.
SOUP!
Took 30 minutes for 2 orders to arrive (dine in). They forgot our order lol. Slow and understaffed restaurant
YUM! Has been years since I ve eaten here, decided to give it another try and did not regret it. Good size portions, lots of flavour. Tried a new dish this time and will definitely be back to have it again as well as try more off their menu.
Soups were very good, excellent flavor. We had the rare beef. I also had a honeydew milk tea and it was great.
The pho was up to standards. Pad thai was a little bit overcooked. Overall was good, happy with price and amount of food.
Their menu has great variety, combined with their prompt service and delicious food it was an overall splendid experience. Looking forward to visiting again, great place to bring your friends or a chill date
OMG THE BEST VIETNAMESE FOOD EVERRRRR!!!! Food and service was amazing! A special THANK YOU to Steven for making our dinner celebration that much more special! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS reastaurant
Great Vietnamese Restaurant in town.
Introduced me to many Vietnamese dishes. Very good option for dinner.
Good pho and Pork chop rice. Reasonable price. Quick service.
Best food ever! Will definitely go back again!
Good service, delicious food, large proportion, reasonable price. Will come back when we travel to Kingston in future.
I don t know much about Vietnamese food, but I do know that this is the best Vietnamese food I ve had. Also one of the best tasting and #1 freshest restaurant in Kingston! The restaurant is really clean and it had quick and friendly service as well.
Really good pho and quite good vermicelli bowls aswell. Would definitely visit again
So far so good Vietnamese restaurant in Kingston ,but everyone has different tastes, could try
Very good food and price.
Where you go for dinner after school. Delicious food, affordable price, but bad bubble tea.
The spring rolls and summer ros are delicious
Excellent service, excellent food, we had a window seat, which was quite nice. The food came in a very timely manner, and was well prepared and so tasty. We will definitely be back
This place was recommended by my Vietnamese friend. If you are looking for an authentic Ph , its the place to be!
The food was good but more cultured towards the white customer demography. The ph c bi t (special ph ) was alright. The broth was flavorful but I very recommend the sat (spicy broth) version for a better taste. Also, definitely go with the large as their portion sizes are smaller than other Viet restaurants Ive been to. I definitely prefered the c m s n p la (rice pork chop with fried eggs). The meat was nicely seasoned and paired very well with the fish sauce. I just wish there were more topping options for a traditional rice pork chop. Overall, nice place downtown if youre not too picky with Viet food.
spicy pho slaps so hard
I come from Toronto, cannot compare it. Did not serve with the and been sprouts, lime, herbs. Please dont go next time. The noodles swelled and burst, and there was no mint, bean sprouts, or lime. There are so many delicious restaurants in Toronto.
Great food, great service and pretty quick
Tried the spring rolls, they were good. The workers are nice.
Excellent food at a very reasonable price. Easily the best pho in Kingston (not that there is much competition). Service is always good. I come here frequently, but they also do great delivery.
Good, fresh food. 13a) large with shrimp is my go to. Hours are bit short, only open till 8:30 most nights but price and serving sizes are fair.
Best Vietnamese spring rolls this side of the Pacific.
It is not fancy, but the food is good! But pay cash, not with a debit card.
Amazing place for your pho fix, excellent service and yummy food. Would definitely recommend to try this place.
Pho is great
Really tasty and healthy food. Not expensive and you can get a student discount (10%) too (if you pay cash).
The beef was tough, potion is my small and overall is just ok.
Best beef pho ever !
Pho was decent.
Absolutely delicious ! Super impressed with the quality of food and how fast their service was! I will definitely be returning:)
Good Pho.
love this place
Good food huge portion not over crowded
Very good Vietnamese and Thai food for a decent price.
Absolutely delicious!! Love the spring rolls here!
Best Vietnamese restaurant in Kingston. Their spring rolls are must try!
Best pho in town.
In addition to pho, green curry is a must-try. Would recommend half tofu and half chicken.
Best in town
1 0 s easy. MEKONG There are lots of options on their menu to choose from. As for me % I highly recommend the Big Bowl ! OMG soooooo yummy ! The staff are very friendly. Wether you choose to dine in or take out (& from what I understand they deliver now accordingly Id think thats through skip the Dishes or Uber Eats which I prefer not to use either because theres nothing worse than a cold BIG BOWL & those food delivery places are always guaranteed to ruin everything you order when using their services) However in a nutshell MEKONG is satisfaction all the way around trust me, your belly will thank you for it. Mine does everytime I eat there
Some of the best spring rolls over ever had! Definitely recommend the pork ones. Unreal texture!
Good spring rolls but watch out for the spicy PHO soup, wow you will cry. Rather average as a Viet restaurant.
Good spot
Great pho!
Decent Vietnamese restaurant. The space was big and warm. They had one of the best grilled pork vermicelli I have tasted. For parkong, you can park at the nearby streets since the plaza next to the restaurant can be quite packed.
Great phad Thai. I enjoy 14b or 13a. Chicken with lemongrass and grilled shrimp with spring rolls. Highly recommended.
Best pad+Thai.
I enjoy the special beef noodle a lot! Great atmosphere.
The restaurant is located just off the hi way is clean and the food is fantastic. Definitely would return and highly recommend.
Stopped in for takeout on our way through Kingston and the pho (even to go) was fantastic. Flavourful, well packaged, perfect hot temperature when it was time to eat.
Love the food here! Vegan options are available.
I got the special noodle stir fry, on chowmein. The noodles had an odd taste, the veg barely had flavour and was too spicy, I asked for less spice. We were not spoken to the entire time we ate. To the point I had to call the server over so we could pay and leave. I didnt touch my food and said I didnt like it. We paid full price. There were 4+ employees in the store and our table of two. But we were ignored. We have never not tipped before. Not going back, not impressed whatsoever.
Excellent food! Good service. The restaurant is too quiet. Music in the background would be nice.
Fantastic find in Kingston, on recommendation of a friend. Delicious food, large portions, & great staff! We love finding places that can accommodate my wifes allergies and these folks did a great job! Would definitely go back the next time were in Kingston!
Great service. Tasty spring rolls. I didnt love their pad Thai. But their soups are super delicious. Good prices quick pick-up. Worth a try in downtown Kingston
Honestly the best Vietnamese food in Kingston, I ve been coming to this restaurant for years! Recently I ve moved out of town and am yet to find anything comparable in my new city. You must try the #24, while great on rice - my favourite is on vermicelli instead. Also, I didn t realize how rare it was to find deep fried spring rolls that use rice paper, such a treat.
Love their Pho, very tasty and comforting.
Mike the bum says: I used to pan handle I front of this restaurant... they always said hi, I knew the one young son by name, and if a dog was there.? Lol .. the kids wanted to pet the dog, and the parents were terrified.... Asian queens student love it... its always busy... culturals know ther own food best I believe... very good people
Lets go eat somewhere Not Mekong, ive already gone there this week. Ten minutes later of undesicivness Mekong? Sure
Love this place. Good value and good taste of food. Thumb up
One of my go to restaurants in Kingston due to the cheap prices and good food!
Amazing food, huge portions and great prices.
Great food! Best spring rolls ever!!
Sunday rush hour started about 12.30pm I was very impressed with the way the staff handled the sudden rush, and how quickly the food was able to arrive at the table. Fried spring rolls were well prepared. Rare beef pho broth was tasty. Pork and shrimp with rice had a generous serving. Will be back.
Nice cozy place for pho
Pork skewers are the best here.
So glad Mekong is open even if only gor delivery and take out for the tome being
Delicious food!!
Great Vietnamese food in a great location. Remember to ask for bean sprouts when ordering pho!
I have never been to southeast Asia, however, everytime I have eaten here it makes me feel like I am there! The service is amazing and quick!
Just order dinner, the food was great...until we discovered the hair at the bottom...
Great food, service was a little lacking. Well definitely return though, great Pho and bubble tea!!!
Best Restaurant of its kind in Kingston with great customer service. The Postman
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