Mekong Deventer — Restaurant in Deventer

NOT AUTHENTIC THAI FOOD!

Even though the owner/chef claims to have worked in Thailand for 6 years, the food tastes more like a cheap bastardized copy. None of the characteristic tastes are present in the food. Fish cakes are mushy and bland. The Pad Thai noodles cooked incorrectly and only tasted sour. The curries way too thick, lacking the taste of crucial ingredients.

It's a shame the food isn't good. Because of the stunning reviews, I expected authentic Thai cuisine. I suggest looking elsewhere if you're looking for something authentic.

The staff is extremely friendly though (4 stars because we had to wait for an hour) and the...

We were staying in the hotel close by and discover this Thai restaurant “Mae Khong” it looks nice decorated as a Thai painting or Buddha statue. We lived in Thailand for 5 years. Unfortunately the food was very disappointing TomYam with paprika 🫑 and cauliflower!!! 🙄🫣No taste of lemongrass or coriander at all 👎 fried noodles with soy sauce (Pad See-Ew) super salty and so wet . Our kids had fried rice, it looks delicious but no taste as it look at all . We read the reviews and seem convincing should try but we don’t think so . It’s a pity that no taste as a authentic...

We visited Mekong on a Sunday and had a lovely experience. The atmosphere was pleasant, the interior is decorated with lots of statues and unique details that give it a welcoming feel. There’s also an outdoor seating area. The staff was friendly and attentive without being over the top, which we appreciated. We ordered four different dishes, and each one was full of flavor, everything tasted fresh and well prepared. All in all, we had a great time and felt well taken care of. Definitely a place we’d be happy to...