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Mekong River

625 Island Highway East, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada
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Ranked #13 of 75 restaurants in Parksville
Cuisines: Vietnamese
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- 11 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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Parksville, Canada
Top Contributor
79 reviews 79 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My son requested Mekong River as the venue for a friends/family gathering in honor of his 19th birthday. When I made the reservation, I was told that we would get several adjacent tables to accommodate the 15 people in our group. When we arrived, mostly on time, we were ushered to the section where our reserved tables were. Once seated,... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

A little disappointing compared to Calgary Vietnamese Restauant food. The restaurant and cleanliness is up there and good efforts have made to make the most of the location and to provide a unique Vietnamese experience, but limits itself by trying to be too 'one of a kind'. Unfortunately the menu does not read like Vietnamese Restaurants most people frequent elsewhere... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

Very tasty food, friendly service, fun atmosphere. We have had dinner free twice and both times were wonderful.

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Parksville, Canada
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We had lunch. The chicken hot pot and the hot and sour soup. Good service and the food was hot and quite tasty, but did not have the depth of flavor that we expected. The soup was more sweet than sour and the hot pot needed lots of soy sauce to liven it up, but we would go back again... More

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Qualicum Beach, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

We joined another couple here Jan 2013 and were impressed with everything!!! Service was friendly, casual and interactive. Premises were squeaky clean and sparkled. Cozy rooms off of the main lobby area. First time in a long time that I've not had to wear a sweater or coat in a restaurant because of air conditioning or drafts. Main dishes could... More

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Qualicum Beach, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

My wife and I (sometimes also with friends) have eaten a number times at this restaurant. On each visit we have been delighted with the food and the efficient, friendly service. The restaurant which is family owned and operated provides fresh excellent "homemade" meals which are very reasonably priced.

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Nanoose Bay, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Mekong River restaurant is our number one "go to" restaurant for a night out or even lunch...just by ourselves or when we have company. Food is top quality - fresh vegetables, seafood and the meat is always tender, never fat or chewy. Spices and herbs have been added to enhance and delight the palate. Great food! You can always count... More

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Vancouver Island, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2012

I love family run operations and this is no exception. Everything is fresh, not expensive & the service is great. The mussels are the best I have ever had, the fried banana is always a hit and LOVE that coffee. The best part of this restaurant is the son is the waiter (what a card) always puts a smile on... More

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Parksville, Canada
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79 reviews 79 reviews
44 restaurant reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

We've had a number of excellent experiences at Mekong River restaurant. This evening's dinner with friends was no exception. We were pleased with the prompt, helpful service which included our beverage orders being taken right away and the server(s) checking back to see if we wanted refills or more hot water. My bf and I ordered salad rolls, fresh and... More

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Victoria
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4 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

Excellent food...........that's what one looks for. The restaurant is family owned and run. The care that is given to the preparation of the food is defined in the taste. If you like Vietnamese food look no further!

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