In what might as well be a row home, Mekong Delta Cafe whips up traditional Vietnamese fare. The menu is adorned with favorites like lemongrass beef over Vermicelli, pho with rare beef, tendons and well-done beef brisket, and, my personal guilty pleasure, spring rolls wrapped in chewy rice paper. When the tables are full, waiting outside is a must, but you can never be sure exactly how long you’ll wait. The smaller the party, the more quickly a table is granted, making two-tops the norm on a Saturday night. The kitchen moves at its own pace, but pleasantly surprises with dishes truly made to order.
This simple restaurant focuses on fantastic pho and doesn’t waste time on frills like decorations – one wall is covered with a child’s artwork (presumably the owner’s). The “welcome-to-our-house” space doesn’t disappoint. Each dish is better than the appetizer preceding it and portion size will leave you with leftovers. The trade off: cash only, but BYOB. Worth it? Definitely. If your looking for the "wow" factor - ambiance, celeb chefs or strong drinks, Mekong Delta is not for you, but when you are craving simple deliciousness, grab a bottle of wine, stop by an ATM and pho-get your sorrows over a bowl of pho.
Mekong Delta Cafe
105 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD
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