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| - When my husband and I first moved to Pittsburgh in 2014, Mekong offered authentic-tasting Vietnamese food that was to die for. Everything tasted fresh and the owners handmade the noodles daily, which made them irresistible. We especially loved the shrimp eggrolls as the dough was also homemade and they always came piping hot with wonderful soy sauce on the side. Although the interior wasn't anything special, it was a delicious little spot in Dormont and we enjoyed tasting every homemade item on the menu. However, something has definitely changed. It seems like they have gotten new ownership. Gone are the handmade noodles, the fresh-rolled eggrolls, and the authentic Vietnamese flavor. These have been replaced with cheap, frozen, takeout-quality meals that you can get at any run-of-the-mill Chinese buffet. Actually, a Chinese buffet would be a better choice because it would be much less expensive. The worst casualty is the shrimp eggrolls, which we previously loved so much. The stale pastries are now filled with the chewiest, dirtiest, and most low-quality shrimp you could imagine. They are flavorless and you could find tastier eggrolls in the frozen food section of Market District. You should especially stay away from these "shrimp" eggrolls.
Mekong is now an overpriced, low quality pan-Asian takeout restaurant, just like countless others in Pittsburgh. I gave it two stars because the hostess, who is always there, is sweet and does her best to make sure you are well taken care of. However, the food is absolutely no longer worth the wait or the price. You may as well find a Magic Wok and pay less.
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