
The Mekong Cat
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About The Mekong Cat
On Lower Hillgate in Stockport, The Mekong Cat is an Asian restaurant with khao soi on the menu alongside curry noodles with bone-in chicken drumsticks and drunken noodles with prawns or chicken. Starters run to prawn summer rolls, squid, and a range of wings including Mekong chicken, Angkor, and garlic. Pho is a regular main, served as raw beef or triple beef versions, and Thai milk tea rounds out the drinks. A separate vegan menu covers plant-based diners. The restaurant is walk-in, though seating fills on weekdays as well as weekends, and walk-in tables without a booking may be limited to an hour at the table.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mekong chicken wings, pho, drunken noodles and vegan menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mekong chicken wings, pho, drunken noodles and vegan menu.
Customer Review Summary
Noodle bowls draw the most attention, led by pho, with one diner calling the triple beef pho the best they have tried in the country and others praising drunken noodles, khao soi and curry noodles. Chicken wings come close behind, described as caramel-glazed Mekong wings, flavoursome Angkor wings and garlic wings to share. Reviewers also mention prawn summer rolls, crispy squid and a vegan menu on the back, and a pescatarian diner liked the range of choices. Many call the food fresh and authentic, the staff friendly, and the portions well priced. The complaints are specific. One diner found the beef in the raw beef pho dry and not rare, closer to a Cambodian noodle dish than Vietnamese pho. Another felt the curry noodles' bone-in drumsticks might have been better as thighs. A third found the drunken noodles a little too sweet, and called the Thai milk tea pretty sweet. Several suggest booking ahead because it stays busy, and one walk-in diner was limited to an hour at the table.
Customer Review Summary
Noodle bowls draw the most attention, led by pho, with one diner calling the triple beef pho the best they have tried in the country and others praising drunken noodles, khao soi and curry noodles. Chicken wings come close behind, described as caramel-glazed Mekong wings, flavoursome Angkor wings and garlic wings to share. Reviewers also mention prawn summer rolls, crispy squid and a vegan menu on the back, and a pescatarian diner liked the range of choices. Many call the food fresh and authentic, the staff friendly, and the portions well priced. The complaints are specific. One diner found the beef in the raw beef pho dry and not rare, closer to a Cambodian noodle dish than Vietnamese pho. Another felt the curry noodles' bone-in drumsticks might have been better as thighs. A third found the drunken noodles a little too sweet, and called the Thai milk tea pretty sweet. Several suggest booking ahead because it stays busy, and one walk-in diner was limited to an hour at the table.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food was absolutely gorgeous me and my friend both got noodles 😋 staff were super friendly too. They even have a whole vegan menu on the back which I ordered from. The prices are so good as well for size and quality of the food! I’d also say book in advance like we did as it can be quite busy x :)”
- Google user
“Best pho I have tried in the country! The portion size is perfect, I will definitely try their starters / desserts next time (was in a hurry tonight) I had the triple beef pho , which includes rare beef (that’s the red meat in the photo, but the broth is hot enough to make it well done) Tip: book in advance 😉”
- Google user
“This was our first time visiting The Mekong Cat, and it certainly won’t be our last! From the moment we walked in, we felt so welcome. The food was honestly some of the best we’ve ever had. Every dish was absolutely bursting with flavour, beautifully presented, and tasted incredibly fresh. You can really tell that everything is prepared with care and passion. The service was exceptional too. Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel looked after throughout our meal. The atmosphere was warm, relaxed, and the perfect place to enjoy an amazing meal. We’ve eaten at many restaurants, and this genuinely stands out as one of the very best. We left already talking about when we could come back! If you’re looking for authentic, delicious food and outstanding service, we couldn’t recommend The Mekong Cat more highly. Thank you for such a fantastic first experience!”
- Google user
“Went yesterday for the first time and it won’t be the last ! nice chilled ambiance and great food would recommend garlic chicken wings to share with a main each : the reasonable bill at the end was a bonus !!!”
- Google user
“Me and my partner popped in this evening for some food after 5 months in Vietnam & Thailand we were craving some Authentic food. The food was lovely, really quick service despite how busy and the warm weather conditions. Food was great, will definitely be back again to try more dishes.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mekong CatWheelchair accessible | 4.8712 | — | — | mekong chicken wings, pho, drunken noodles |
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| Berretto LoungeVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.41,538 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | tapas dishes, gluten-free options, kids activity sheets |
| Chilli MassallaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.8930 | 0.6 mi | £1–15 | byo drinks policy, butter chicken, naan bread |
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