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Mekong Restaurant

637 Somerset St W, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
(613) 237-7717
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Ranked #132 of 1,046 restaurants in Ottawa
4.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Cuisines: Chinese
Dining options: Reservations
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Ottawa, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

Their pho is to die for - as is their entire menu. The Mekong is an Ottawa institution - and one that should be visited by every visitor to the city.

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Aylmer, Quebec
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Wonderful Asian restaurant in Ottawa - food is always excellent as is the service. Especially good are the spring rolls, dumplings, fried rice, bass, and lemon chicken although we have never had anything but an excellent meal here. Reserve in advance.

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Ottawa,Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Fantastic food.Best 5 Spice Shrimp in Ottawa.Also the Lemon Chicken is terrific. Owner is wonderful and so are the staff.Check out the signed plates on the wall from celebrities and Olympic athletes.A must if dining in Ottawa's Chinatown district

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Ottawa, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

A couple times a year, a group of friends and I get together reserve a big table and go to town on various parts of the menu! My absolute fav is the Crispy Beef!

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Ottawa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This chinese restaurant never disappoints except when full. Food consistently fresh. Try the beef satay appetizer, five spices prawn, beef with orange and lemon chicken. Reservations necessary.

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Canada, Kentucky
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116 reviews 116 reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
136 helpful votes 136 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Had an OK dinner here when in Ottawa for business. Not great, but very decent Kung Pao shrimp. OK spring roles. Nice service.

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Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

One of the best in Chinatown. Wished they delivered. Try the crispy beef and moo shoo pork.

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ontario
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132 reviews 132 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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This is the classic Asian dining experience in an upscale manner. Their Spicey fish dishes are wonderful.

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Ottawa
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

great service, good wine selection for chinatown and great small places.

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Gatineau, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

My favorites "crispy fried beef" "chicken fried rice" spring rolls are nice,,,the thing about mekong is ,,,yes it takes a little time but it is always served Fresh from scratch ,,,a little pricey but you actually get a discount if you have take out ,,,enjoy

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