Take a meandering journey down the mighty Mekong, which – if your geography fails you – flows through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Order Little Crumb ($6/2 pieces) anyway – it tames spicy rounds of rice-crumbed Laotian sausage with avocado puree, and instantly makes you hungry for more! Well-charred betel leaves make Pig in a Blanket ($13/4 pieces) another drinking-snack winner; they’re wrapped around Thai-style grilled pork neck and drizzled with a tamarind-based sauce. With all the hallmarks of a future signature, freshly picked crab and prawn Squid Ink Dumplings ($12/ 2 pieces) are complemented by a fragrant chicken broth that is poured at the table. The thin black wrappers are steamed on a cheesecloth-topped pot in the style of Vietnamese banh cuon, and the resulting blend of crab, prawn and orange zest is delightful against the star anise and cassia-flavoured broth. The dish I’ll remember Mekong for is ...read more
Kensington street in Chippendale is one of Sydney’s best kept secrets with a plethora of excellent dining options. Mekong is one level above the street (upstairs from Viet) and has a relaxing and welcoming vibe.
The menu is designed to take you on a trip down the Mekong with Asian fusion dishes that are perfect for sharing. For starters we had the squid ink dumplings and the seared scallops. The dumplings were filled with prawn and crab and when served they are covered in a chicken pho. The scallops were mouth watering and dressed with bacon oil, chili, coconut and shallots. You will most certainly want more than one of these! ...read more
