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San Clemente - Mongkut Thai restaurant
4.4

Mongkut Thai

  • San Clemente
  • $$
  • Thai
  • Casual
  • Food
    bad
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    great

Food: Dishes hit or miss at best

Mongkut Thai offers intriguing options like the Panang Chicken Curry, which can be creamy and rich, but others falter with blandness. The extensive variety attempts to cater to all tastes, yet some diners leave disappointed by portion sizes and the freshness of the ingredients.

  • Great Value

    Excellent value at lunch specials; hard to beat for the price offered.

  • Okay Variety

    Menu is vast with variety, but quantity sometimes leads to quality doubts.

  • Bad Taste

    Many customers find dishes bland, lacking flavor, or disappointing.

Top 3 dishes at Mongkut Thai

  1. 1

    Pad Thai 🏆

  2. 2

    Drunken Noodles

    Deliciously rich with spices and creamy coconut milk; a culinary delight.

    Drunken Noodles dish
  3. 3

    Yellow Curry

    Yellow Curry dish

Vibe: Cramped space makes it loud

The vibe at Mongkut Thai is like trying to hear a whisper in a rock concert. The loud atmosphere and cramped seating make intimate conversations nearly impossible, especially on busy nights, detracting from what could be a more enjoyable dining experience.

  • Okay Comfort

  • Bad Aesthetic

    Loud, cramped space disrupts conversation and dining experience.

Perks: Friendly service brightens the gloom

Despite the drawbacks, the restaurant shines with its attentive and friendly service, which is often praised. The variety of dietary options ensures that almost anyone can find something to enjoy, even if the ambiance and noise levels hamper the overall experience.

  • Okay for Diets

    WOM lacks bite-sized context to explain the neutral Diet sway.