Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai Menu

Introducing the Menu at Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai

Mekong Cuisine Lao and Thai invites food lovers into a vibrant world of authentic flavors. Nestled in San Diego's Convoy Street, this women-owned eatery specializes in Laotian and Thai dishes, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for everyone. Their menu boasts a tempting variety, from aromatic curries to classic wok-fried rice dishes.

  • Wok-Fried Rice: Indulge in options like Crab Fried Rice, loaded with seafood and cashews.
  • Thai Curries: Savor the rich Yellow, Red, Green, and Panang curries, each highlighting unique spices and ingredients.
  • Specialty Dishes: Don't miss the crispy Nem Khao Tod, a customer favorite.

This casual yet classy setting welcomes families, offers a happy hour, and is even dog-friendly. With options for takeout, delivery, and reservations, Mekong Cuisine is perfect for any occasion. Come, and discover why this hidden gem is thriving in the local dining scene!

APPITIZER & LAO Favorites

Lao Platter

Beef jerky, Lao sausage, wings, served with steamed veggies and house sauce.

$29.00

2.Thai Platter

Egg roll, golden tofu, crab rangoon, crispy calamari, coconut shrimp.

$27.00

Egg Rolls

Golden fried rolls stuffed with glass noodles and vegetables or chicken, served with sweet and sour sauce.

$10.00

Golden Tofu

Organic Crispy tofu served with sweet and sour sauce.

$12.00

Spring Rolls

Mixed vegetables and shrimp or tofu. Wrapped in rice paper, served with peanut sauce.

$12.00

Fish Cake

Tod mun pla. Ground fish mixed with Thai red curry, lemon leaves and green beans. Fried and served with sweet and sauce.

$14.00

Crab Rangoon

6 pieces. Crab meat, carrots, green onions, white onions, and cream cheese, served with sweet and sour sauce.

$14.00

Coconut Shrimp

6 pieces crispy-fried coconut shrimp, served with sweet and sour sauce.

$13.00

Chicken Wings

Garlic Chicken wings served with sweet and sour sauce.

$15.00

Chicken Satay

Grilled chicken marinated in special Thai curry, served with peanut sauce.

$13.00

Crispy Calamari

Crispy calamari served with sweet and sour sauce.

$17.00

Grilled Pork Collar

Seasoned boneless pork collar, house sauce

$20.00

Sai Ou (served with sticky rice)

Laos northeastern style chorizo, deep-fried to golden brown, served with chili sauce ,served with sticky rice

$22.00

Beef Jerky

Deep-fried marinated beef sirloin served with chili sauce.

$17.00

Nem Khao Tod

Crispy, shredded coconut rice, served with spicy lime leaf sausage, green leaf salad and mint.

$24.00

Mok Pah (Served with sticky rice)

Steamed fish and aromatic herbs, wrapped in banana leaves.

$22.00

Mok Nor Mai (Served with sticky rice)

Steamed Herb marinated sliced bamboo shoot, wrapped in banana leaves.

$20.00

House Salad

Fresh mixed vegetables with house dressing and fried tofu.

$13.00

SOM TUM THAI (Thai papaya salad)

Thai papaya salad ,shreded green papaya, tomato, garlic, fish sauce , palm sugar, peanut, thai chilli, green bean, dried shrimp and lime

$18.00

Tom Mak Hoong Lao

Papaya salad with your choice of Thai or Lao ingredients.(Lao Papaya) Shredded fresh papaya salad with garlic, chili, tomato, lime and fermented fish sauce.

$18.00

THUM KHAO POON (Lao style)

Shreded green papaya, vermicelli noodle, tomato, garlic,unfiltered fish sauce, palm sugar, lime

$20.00

BEEF SALAD (YUM NUEA)

Spicy beef salad. Grilled steak, sliced into thin pieces, mixed with onions, mint leaves, cilantro, dry chili and lime dressing.

$22.00

LAAP (Chicken or Beef or Pork)

Ground chicken, beef, or pork, mixed in ground roasted rice, chili, lime juice, onions, scallions, cilantro and mint leaves.

$20.00

Yum Woon Sen Salad ( Ground Chicken )

Mung bean glass noodles, ground chicken, celery, cilantro, lime, fish sauce, roasted garlic oil.

$20.00

SALAD

SOUP

Tom Yum Soup

Chili and lime soup prepared with lemon grass, mushrooms, onions and cilantro.

$10.00

Tom Kha Soup

Coconut soup with lemon grass, flavored with galangal, chili, mushrooms and coconut milk.

$10.00

Wonton Soup

Wonton dumplings in clear broth with baby bok choy.

$7.95

Ginger Soup

Mushrooms, ginger, onion and celery.

$17.95

Veggie Tofu Soup

Mixed vegetables and tofu.

$7.95

Boat Noodle

Spicy rice noodle soup with meatballs, sliced beef, bean sprouts, green onions and broccoli.

$22.00

YEN TA-FO (Rice flat noodle)

Noodle soup with pink soup, shrimp, fish ball, tofu, fried wonton skin and vegetable

$22.00

Khao soi (Chicken or tofu)

Egg noodle, curry broth, green onion, cilantro served with red onion , pickle cabbage, lime , roasted chilli oil

$22.00

Khao Peak Sen

Thick, homemade rice noodle soup, prepared with chicken, served with green onions and cilantro.

$22.00

Khao Poon Num Pla

Round rice noodles in coconut fish curry, served with fresh leaves and vegetables.

$22.00

NOODLES SOUP

WOK-FRIED NOODLES

Pad Thai

Stir-fried noodles in special Phad Thai sauce, topped with ground peanuts, onions and egg, served with fresh bean sprout.

$18.00

Pad See Ew

Stir-fried flat noodles with black soy sauce, egg, broccoli and carrots.

$18.00

Drunken Noodle

Stir-fried flat noodles in spicy garlic sauce, with Thai chili, red bell pepper, onions, carrots, egg and basil leaves.

$18.00

Pad Woon Sen

Stir-fried glass noodles with mushrooms, onions, cabbage, green onions, egg and carrots.

$18.00

Laad Nar

Stir-fried flat noodles topped with gravy sauce, carrots, egg and broccoli.

$18.00

Phad Lao

Stir-fried noodles with green onion and bean sprout, served with chopped omelet.

$12.95

Chow Mein

Stir-fried Chow Mein noodles with onions, cabbage, carrots, celery, green onions and egg.

$15.00

Thai Fried Rice

Choice of meat fried rice with egg, white onion and green onion.

$18.00

Basil Fried Rice

Thai style spicy fried rice with sauteed chili, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, eggs and basil leaves.

$18.00

Pineapple Fried Rice

Fried rice,Chicken & Shrimp sauteed with pineapple, raisins and cashews, carrots, green peas, onions, garlic and eggs.

$24.00

Crab Fried Rice

Fried rice with crab meat, eggs, scallions and onions.

$26.00

Sausage Fried Rice

Fried rice with Chinese sausage, green onions, carrots, green peas, onions, garlic and eggs.

$24.00

WOK-FRIED RICE

THAI CURRY

Yellow Curry

Yellow coconut curry, prepared with potatoes, onions and carrots.

$19.00

Red Curry

Red coconut curry, prepared with sliced bamboo shoots, green beans, eggplant, bell pepper, lime leaves and basil.

$19.00

Green Curry

Green coconut curry, prepared with sliced green beans,eggplant, bell pepper, lime leaves and basil.

$19.00

Panang Curry

Coconut curry, prepared with a special Thai Panang curry paste, bell pepper, lime leaves and basil.

$19.00

Masaman Curry

Masaman coconut curry, prepared with potatoes, onions and carrots, topped with peanuts.

$19.00

Roasted Duck Curry

Red coconut curry, prepared with roasted duck, pineapple, carrots, peas, tomato, green and red bell pepper and basil.

$24.00

Mango Curry

Red coconut curry, semi-ripe sliced mango, red bell peppers and basil.

$19.00

Pumpkin Curry

Red curry paste, pumpkin, bell pepper and thai basil.

$21.00

Avocado Curry

Green curry paste ,avocado, coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, pea &carrot and thai basil

$21.00

Hot Basil

Stir-fried in a hot and spicy garlic sauce, mixed with chili, bell peppers and onions, topped with basil leaves.

$19.00

Thai basil eggplant

Stir-fried eggplant in black bean sauce, flavored with fresh ground chili, onions, carrots and basil leaves.

$19.00

Mixed Vegetables medley

Fresh mixed vegetables stir-fried with house garlic sauce.

$19.00

Pad Prik Khing

Stir-fried with dried chili paste, bell peppers and beans, topped with sliced lime leaves.

$19.00

Garlic & Pepper

Marinated with garlic and ground pepper, stir-fried and served with lettuce, broccoli and cucumber.

$19.00

Sweet and Sour Plate

Battered, deep-fried, and topped with sweet and sour sauce, onions, red and green bell peppers, pineapple.

$19.00

Cashew stir-fry

Stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, onions, toasted red chili and carrots.

$19.00

Ka Pao Moo Kop

Crispy fried pork with bell peppers, onion and basil. Served with a side of jasmine rice.

$23.00

Pad Ka Pao

Ground pork or chicken, with bell peppers, onion and basil and sunny side up egg.

$23.00

ENTREES

CHEF'S SPECIALS

Basil stir-fry with Crispy pork Ka Pao Moo Kop

Stir-fried crispy pork with bell peppers, onion and basil.

$23.00

Gai Lan Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork

Kana Moo Kop. Crispy pork sauteed with Chinese broccoli, carrots and sliced chili in oyster sauce.

$23.00

PANANG SALMON

Salmon steak, simmered in red curry sauce, with broccoli, bell peppers and fine kaffir lime leaves.

$23.00

Chinese Broccoli with Beef

Stir-fried beef with Chinese broccoli and carrots in oyster sauce.

$23.00

Fish three flavor Sauce

Three flavor fish. Crispy Whole Tilapia fish, fried to perfection, topped with sweet tamarind sauce, onions, bellpeppers and carrots.

$26.00

Sweet & Sour Fish

Crispy whole fish Tilapia, fried to perfection, topped with bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, pineapple and carrots, in sweet and sour sauce.

$32.00

Little Mermaid

Lightly battered shrimp, golden fried, topped with red curry sauce and vegetables.

$26.00

Beef with Oyster Sauce

Stir-fried beef with green onions and mushrooms, in oyster sauce.

$12.95

Pla Tod

Crispy golden whole fish, fried to perfection, served with house chili sauce.

$20.00

Mango Sticky Rice

Seasonal.

$13.00

Fried Banana

Fried banana drizzled with honey and toasted sesame seeds.

$11.00

Flan

$5.95

2 Scoops Ice Cream

Vanilla, chocolate, coconut or mango.

$3.50

Nam Wan

3 color desert. Sweet tapioca pearls, mixed in sweet coconut milk, served with crushed ice.

$5.95

Crispy Banana SPring Rolls

$6.95

DESSERTS

SIDE

Sticky Rice

Thai style sticky rice served hot, in a bamboo rice container.

$4.00

Steamed Rice

Steamed jasmine rice.

$3.50

Brown Rice

$4.00

Mexican Soda

$4.00

Sparkling Soda

$3.00

Sparkling Water

$3.00

Hot Tea

$4.00

Lipton Iced Tea

$2.50

Thai Iced Tea

$6.00

Thai Iced Coffee

$6.00

O-Liang

Thai iced coffee without cream.

$4.00

Juice

Coconut, orange, cranberry or apple.

$3.00

Bottled Drinking Water

$1.50

Beverages