Experience the art of Thai cooking
tastes
Thailand
Welcome to our Thai cooking courses at the Mekong Thai Restaurant in Essen-Holsterhausen. Learn authentic Thai cuisine from our experienced master chefs from Thailand and Laos. Whether you are a beginner or advanced – our courses have something for everyone.
Delicious Authentic
Enjoy real Thai food, from real Thai chefs.
Fresh & Healthy
Fresh & imported ingredients, little oil, lots of flavor.
Feel good
A friendly & traditionally inviting warm atmosphere.
Fresh.
Fiery.
Authentic.
A journey through the flavors of Thailand and Laos
Enter a place where exotic scents take you straight to the heart of Thailand. The quiet crackling of the pans, the warmth of the hospitable atmosphere and the authentic Thai decor let you know that you are not just eating here, but experiencing a culinary journey. For 16 years we have enchanted our guests with authentic, traditional Thai cuisine and real street food classics at the highest level. Our carefully prepared specialties are so popular that gourmets travel from outside to enjoy the authentic and incomparable taste of Thailand.
The Mekong, a legendary, majestic river full of mystery and myth, crosses Southeast Asia and connects Laos and Thailand. Our dishes are as diverse and mystical as the Mekong. Let the magic and stories of the Mekong inspire you as you enjoy our culinary delights. The tradition, style and secrets of the Mekong River are reflected in every bite.
Welcome to the paradise of Thai flavors
here with us in Essen.
Experience the true taste of Thai food.
Our dishes combine rice and vegetables with aromatic herbs, spices and chilies, which also reflects the Thai street food culture and contributes to the worldwide recognition of Thai cuisine.
Please note that our menu does not include any vegan dishes. We will happily adjust the spiciness of our Thai and Laotian specialties to your preferences and level of spiciness, so that you can enjoy an individual taste experience in the Mekong. Our courteous staff is always available to advise you.
We value original Thai products, which we import directly to Germany. All dishes are freshly prepared and individually for you. Some dishes require a complex preparation, for which we ask for your understanding. Your patience will be rewarded with an extraordinary taste experience.
Visit us in the Mekong and discover authentic Thai cuisine – traditional, tried and tested and unique. Your visit is a pleasure for us.
Spicy
Medium
Thai spiciness
Thai flavors for the soul
Try the best that Asian cuisine has to offer here at Mekong in Essen. We are proud to offer you NO cheap Asian or Chinese takeaway food. We don't have any greasy, oily dishes - others can do that better. At Mekong you will only find fresh ingredients and passionately prepared, real Thai food , cooked with care and attention to detail by real Thai chefs.
Our cozy atmosphere and authentic Thai decor will make you feel like you are on a short trip to Thailand. The variety of Thai cuisine with typical spices such as ginger, chili, lime and lemongrass will delight your senses and expand your taste horizons like the magical Mekong River.
Let yourself be carried away by the intense spiciness of our dishes and discover the special flavors that Thailand has to offer.
Favorite dishes
Discover our most sought-after Asian delicacies that will delight everyone!
our specialities
Discover our latest culinary creations – unique & original Thai!
Our specialties offer you a unique taste experience that can only be found here and is so extraordinary that it even delights the local Thais. Enjoy something very special that only the Mekong Thai Restaurant offers. Come and experience the difference!