Mekong Laos and Thai Restaurant

Our quest for the best Asian cuisine on Convoy Street continued in February, with a trip to a Laotian and Thai restaurant.  Seven of us went for lunch, and as my birthday was just a few days later, Fran arranged it as a little birthday celebration.  Gifts for everyone, thanks to Fran.  She had just returned from a long trip which included Singapore, so everyone got a beautiful pair of colorful chopsticks from Fran.  Thank You Fran.  She also provided dessert, by bringing a box of Tim Tam cookies from Australia, which she piled up in the shape of a cake, and topped with a candle.  So creative.  We ordered a lot of appetizers, noodle and rice dishes, and a pork and vegetable dish.  Everything was delicious.

Our waitress helped us order, as we wanted to avoid anything too spicy, yet taste the restaurants most popular items.  We had appetizers including beef jerkey (delicious), deep fried tofu, fried calamari rings, spring rolls, egg rolls, all with either a peanut dipping sauce or a sweet and spicy orange sauce.  We had a cellophane noodle dish with vegetables, pork fried rice, and a vegetable and pork dish.  To wash it all down, many of us ordered Thai iced tea.  Sweet, thick and creamy and so delicious!  The grand total for lunch was $14 per person including tax and tip. Next time you're on Convoy, try Mekong Laos and Thai Restaurant at 3904 Convoy Street.  Excellent food, good service, and some dishes you may not have seen before.  It's a chance to try something new!