Mo Mong

In Short – Though the small space can get a little noisy at peak times, the regulars at this longtime neighborhood spot count on Asian fusion menu favorites like the varied spring rolls (sample mango and chicken, coconut shrimp or duck varieties), fried oysters with a wasabi-tinged sauce, volcano chicken, wasabi crabcakes, duck salad, and curry and noodle dishes. In addition to a variety of sakes, the drink menu includes wildly popular fruit-infused martinis including mango, raspberry and ginger.

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When to Go:: Wednesdays nights feature an in-house DJ and $2 martinis and frozen cosmos.
Save Money:: Enjoy happy hour pricing weeknights from 4pm to 7pm.

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ambiance	95.0% positive	“The atmosphere is great.” “Used to be a good restaurant for romantic dining, but the ambience has fallen victim to the sheer popularity of the establishment.” “Great location for this Asian-f.” “The food, alcoholic beverages, and atmosphere are pleasant and modern.” “The food and the service was excellent and the atmosphere was clean and modern (though I really think they should paint the place a warmer color than slate blue).” “Place was really romantic so that was a plus.” “There is always good people-watching here, and the patio is fun when the weather is not too hot.” “The bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere is really cool.” “For a relatively small place, it can get loud, so don't go there for a romantic evening.” “They rotate the work of local artists to add to the romantic and peaceful atmosphere.”
drinks	50.0% positive	“The drinks here are not very good, my partner had a horrible mango martini.”
food quality	77.2700023651123% positive	“The food was really quite good, and the atmoshere was cool.” “The service and cuisine have not suffered, and we continue to enjoy the standards of both.” “My date had the beef saigon which was fabulous.” “The food is consistently good, and they have more than the standard vietnamese restaurants in town.” “Mo Mong is unique in it's architecture and also in it's food.” “decent food” “My 5 & 7 year old boys (who love Asian food) LOVED it, and wanted us to go back with them.” “The food has never disappointed us, and the service has always been excellent.” “The Mo Mong noodles - one of my favorites - isn't as flavorful.” “Horrible food and unbelievably rude waiters!” “The food, alcoholic beverages, and atmosphere are pleasant and modern.” “Of the things that we ordered the best dish was the gu luc lac, next the mango rolls and VERY last was the mo mong noodles.” “Then, within the last two months, I have ordered ToGo at Mo Mong at least 5 times - and the food is not as good as it used to be!” “Great sophisticated vietnamese food” “Mo Mong is a great trendy restaurant with great food.” “Great sake list (recommend the organic rice style) and the martinis will knock you over.” “The volcano chicken is great for spice.” “If you are a big fan of Asian food I would not expect anything amazing from this restaurant.” “The food and the service was excellent and the atmosphere was clean and modern (though I really think they should paint the place a warmer color than slate blue).” “The food is great for the area and without driving all the way across town in case you're not located close to” “Overall the meal was mediocre for the price and I am not sure that I would return.” “This is the worst food I have ever had in my life.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The menu is wonderful with so much variety.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Also, a great place to go for date nights other nights of the week.” “It's a great place to go with freinds or a date.” “Mo Mong is a great trendy restaurant with great food.”
return potential	50.0% positive	“My 5 & 7 year old boys (who love Asian food) LOVED it, and wanted us to go back with them.” “Overall the meal was mediocre for the price and I am not sure that I would return.”
service	77.77999877929688% positive	“Horrible food and unbelievably rude waiters!” “The food has never disappointed us, and the service has always been excellent.” “There is always good people-watching here, and the patio is fun when the weather is not too hot.” “The bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere is really cool.” “The service is generally a little slow, so keep that in mind.” “There is a huge turn-out of all different people and I love it!” “The food and the service was excellent and the atmosphere was clean and modern (though I really think they should paint the place a warmer color than slate blue).” “They rotate the art, and the people watching is really good.” “The service and cuisine have not suffered, and we continue to enjoy the standards of both.”
value	66.66999816894531% positive	“Overall, it's a trendy spot with the best martini prices is town.” “Overall the meal was mediocre for the price and I am not sure that I would return.” “There is a huge turn-out of all different people and I love it!”
wait time	0.0% positive	“The service is generally a little slow, so keep that in mind.”

05/02/10

vietnamese

by lion0878

The trendy neighborhood restaurant next to copy dot com in the Montrose area is now serving Crawfish on tuesdays. Boiled in Louisiana and asian spices to there bright red and steamy pared with new potatoes and corn on the cobb.

Pros: "Best martini"
Cons: await for tables

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04/01/10

An Excellent Meal

by All2u

Offers an awesome take on Asian food,not like any other I have ever Tasted. The owners have surpassed all others and created an gourmet taste and product, at a Mickey D's Price! A must try Restaurant!

Pros: Patio, Full Bar, Wonderful Service
Cons: Very Small

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04/14/09

This place has gone downhill! AVOID AT ALL COSTS

by pilotjosh25

I've been going to Mo Mong for years. I have noticed a slight decline but after tonight's meal, I will never be back. It took over 20 minutes to get our Mango Chicken Spring roll app. My martini tasted like Robitussin and cost $9.00 - wayy too much. Our food took almost 45 minutes to arrive. Keep in mind we were one of maybe 3 or 4 parties in the entire restaurant. When we were served, the plates were chipped and cracked. I don't know what happened to this place but it's horrible now. I would recommend dining elsewhere.

Pros: Food tastes OK
Cons: Chipped plates, slow service, wayyyy overpriced.

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03/19/09

Superb

by JohnnyBravo

This place should be in every conversation of great Houston eating establishments. The menu is wonderful with so much variety. Today I kept it simple with a grilled pork sandwhich and the pork was melt in your mouth good. The Bangkok Chicken is also very good. Great place!

Pros: Great Variety
Cons: None that I have found

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03/22/08

hot tranny thai fierce mess

by jackaroot

Hey, place was pretty good in my opinion. Service was excellent. Especiall since I over did it with the hot sauce and needed like 4 glasses of water PRONTO. Place was really romantic so that was a plus. Cool music playing. Art work on the wall was a little over priced, but that did not subtract from my dining experience. Pricing was fair as well.

The vermicelli was not the best in houston, (van lock and les girals much better) but it was not bad either. The calamari was pretty crappy, actually really crappy. But, hey, this is a vietnamese restaurant, not italian. Probobly should have listened to the waiter on the food recommendation. My girlfriends plate of noodles was tastey and delish. I watched several cool looking martinis pass by and they looked really good. Not dying to go back there but I wont avoid it either.

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05/02/10

vietnamese

by lion0878

04/01/10

An Excellent Meal

by All2u

04/14/09

This place has gone downhill! AVOID AT ALL COSTS

by pilotjosh25

03/19/09

Superb

by JohnnyBravo

03/22/08

hot tranny thai fierce mess

by jackaroot

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