KHONG River HouseSunday Brunch Surprise!I had just read about this place on the Delta inflight magazine.....and boy am I glad I did....it was a nice review but you need to experience first hand. One of the best Asian fusion experiences I have ever had....large bar menu, generous portions, reasonable prices and innovative food choices. My favorite was the the coconut sesame pancakes. These things were huge. Seriously, a single person can not eat them and I have been known to throw down some food. They make the batter with yeast, so it is extra fluffy, and the sesame seeds give them this awesome nutty flavor. I dream about those pancakes.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMA real gem in MiamiI read about Khong in an airline magazine and decided to do some research. One look at the menu and I knew I wanted to give it a try. I've lived and traveled extensively in Asia. My experience with Asian restaurants in the US has not been very positive. They tend to cater to American tastes which tend to the bland side.. Not so Kong. While the heat is "turned down a bit" it's not absent. We tried the "Sampler" so we got to experience eight of Kong's dishes in one seating... I highly recommend doing this.. It's worth the price... Thu, our outstanding server, helped guide us through the selection process to get the best possible sample of what the restaurant has to offer.. It was truly like a trip down the Mekong river..5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, drinks, and service!You literally cannot go wrong with anything at Khong River House. The food is beyond excellent. The service is flawless and friendly and they have a ridiculous selection of gin (where else can you get Boodles in this town?). Oh yeah, and they have 43 different types of Negronis. The food certainly does not disappoint: the pork buns were ridiculously good with soft bun complimenting the crispy pork and the pickled goodness. The Pad Mi Korat is a must-try and cap off your meal with the Thai donuts. You will not be disappointed.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMAuthentic!Looking for good Thai? Then this is the place, the food is great the service excellant and the decor perfect!
I honestly don't have a bad word to say about this place, apart from if you having the tasting menu, make sure your hungry!!!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMBest Brunch!LOVED IT and the Thai take on a good brunch...oh, and the bottomless bar was also a nice touch :)5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMSoBe ThaiHad an excellent meal and wonderful service on a late Sunday afternoon. the gimlet cocktail was great. we are looking forward to dinner there on our next trip back.5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing ambianceFrom the moment we walked in to Khong River House we were both welcomed by the decor and the servers. Our food was amazing, different and delicious. We will return soon and spread the work that Lincoln Road has a gem. Having lived here all my life and worked on Lincoln Road through the ups and downs I am so thankful we have such diverse eating establishments all over Miami.....enjoy!5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat spot!Absolutely delicious! Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Very extensive wine list. Great way to spend a Saturday night'5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThai with a twist or twoWhat a great experience. The place is beautiful, food is great and the service friendly and quick. I'm impressed.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious FoodThe food is delicious & our waitress was great, friendly & very informative4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMOur meal certainly was brunchOur meal certainly was brunch with a twist! This is a northern Thai restaurant and they have a very nice menu of unusual brunch choices for Saturday and Sunday late morning/afternoon. The Thai Bloody Mary was just delicious and hit the spot after a late night out at various South Beach hotspots.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMloved it..fabulous decor.loved it..fabulous decor. great service. creative menu... excellent food,4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Spot, everything fromGreat Spot, everything from the jerky to the chicken red curry was delicious. Will definitely return.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMAt Khong everything is outstanding:At Khong everything is outstanding: food, service ( almost a miracle in Miami Beach), wine list, decor, etc
If you want to try something different from boring food served in most of the restaurant on the beach you can't find a better place to go.
I have been there 3 times and I had always a great experience.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMAtmosphere, service and foodAtmosphere, service and food were AMAZING!!! I can't wait to go back, next time I'm in SoBe!4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMBar is gorgeous. InterestingBar is gorgeous. Interesting cocktails. Our server was fantastic. Food came a little too fast, interesting tastes. Very expensive.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMReally tasty (and spicey)VietnameseReally tasty (and spicey)Vietnamese/Burmese/Thai fusion food. Burmese noodle wrap andsticky chicken wing appetizers spicy & very tasty -- highly recommended. Crab fried riceis outstanding. Lots of interesting foods to chose form. Unique restaurant for theS.FL dining scene.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of South Beach Best'sI love the noodle wraps, the duck, crab fried rice....Great food4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMWow, what a great dinner!Wow, what a great dinner! Burnese Noodle Wraps, House Made Sausage, Vietnamese Crispy Prawns, Thai Crispy Duck and Mango Napolean.. This place was soo good!! Magda our server was outstanding as well.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is a lovely restaurantThis is a lovely restaurant with very excellent service. My only complaint is that I thougnt that alcoholic beverages were a bit overpriced. The food was delicious.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMLove Khong!Great for groups. We always take out of town guests to Khong bc it's I treaty with unique menu. Great choices for meat lovers to vegetarians! Service could use some improvement, but not horrible.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were there for lunch, soWe were there for lunch, so not noisy at all. Great design, comfortable seats, friendly and helpful staff. Interesting, delicious food. We all loved it!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent! Modern take onExcellent! Modern take on traditional Thai cooking... The age of our group ranged between 45 and 88 (her Birthday)...and everyone enjoyed the night! Our server was helpful and guided us through the menu...We all look forward to our next meal at Khong River House.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat foodPlace was jammed at 10:15 at night but our reservation was honored right away...a big Plus! Decor was great, food was fantastic and generous portions. Will definitely go again. Crispy prawns were incredibly good.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMGreen Curry was not the bestGreen Curry was not the best but the cauliflower stir fry, the
sausage And the pork balls were amazing. Will go again3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMFood Amazing! Drinks average.Great meal! Pass on chicken curry. Milky and not flavorful. Duck amazing, noodle wraps everyone's Favorites. Martini was watered down.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMOf the '50 Eggs, Inc.' restaurantOf the '50 Eggs, Inc.' restaurant endeavors... this is so far my favorite. Our wait person, Magda, was awesome. Interesting variety of dishes and flavors. Generous portions. Great gin drinks.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were pleasantly surprisedWe were pleasantly surprised by the exquisite flavor of each dish. The fod left such a good impression that we r are returning before we leave miami!3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMFun restaurant with good food.Fun restaurant with good food. Our only gripe was that the waitress was a little pushy, rushing us a little. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our meal and would definitely return.3/25/2013 12:00:00 AMKhong is great for dinnerKhong is great for dinner and lunch, and the new brunch is spectacular! Waitstaff is informed, attentive, professional. Management is visible and connected. Food is authentic, well prepared with great ingredients, very good presentation. No complaints......Khong never fails to please.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing brunch! Great andAmazing brunch! Great and friendly service--very unlike usual south beach which was refreshing! Keep it up!3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is the best Thai foodThis is the best Thai food I have ever had. I highly recommend the tasting menu, because unless you've been to Thailand, you will be tasting many amazing dishes you've never had before. The menu describes it as "A culinary journey down the Mekong", and they're not kidding! Flavors upon flavors, upon flavors...you get the idea! Seemless, friendly service and fabulous food and drinks: Khong is a must-go!!!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food, amazing decorWas very impressed with both the food and the decor, this place is a great new addition to the "Lincoln Road Dining Options". Definitely worth checking out the bottomless bar for brunch!3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMThis place never disappoints!This was our second time at the restaurant and they continue to impress us. The food is delicious and the service is impeccable. We were originally a party of 5 for Sunday brunch, but had a last minute addition. The hostess was able to accommodate the last minute change for us and sat us as soon as the entire party got there. We had a drink at the bar before sitting. The Thai Bloody Mary was fantastic, but make sure you can handle spicy flavors. Our server Natasha was very patient as we had three people who had never eaten there and so they had a lot of questions. Everything came out as it was ready and without too much interruption. My only complaint is that it is a bit too far from my home in Fort Lauderdale, but well worth the drive.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMLove the ambiance and theLove the ambiance and the food was delicious! My only problem was with the drinks...We ordered some martinis and they weren't that good. Even with that, we will be back to try more dishes!3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat new place!Love how the Miami restaurant scene keeps getting better. Thought Khong was great. The food seems truly authentic. The service was impeccable and the service outstanding. The gin drinks were delicious too. The only minor complaints was a somewhat weird small (that you get used to after a while) and the fact that the noodle dishes are heavy on noodles and light on other goodies (must say that the broths and sauces are outstanding though).Will definitely go back!!!!3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing Thai!Fantastic food and attentive service make this a place we'll return to regularly on our annual Florida vacation. Everything was interesting, beautiful and delicious.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent in Every WayKhong River House is a dynamic restaurant and as different from every other Thai restaurant in town as it can be. Hip in design, it has South Beach energy without a trace of attitude. The food, described as Northern Thai from the Mekong Delta embraces not only traditional Thai dishes but food from Burma and Vietnam as well. Exceptional attention to detail, bright flavors, and fresh ingredients are hallmarks. Be forewarned - at Khong, spicy means spicy. This is not "hot" tempered for wussy American palates; though a native Thai would probably still find it tame, if you ask for hot it will be mouth searing. Give yourself time to have a drink at the bar - the cocktail list is serious and respectful. Excellent in every way.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMflavors are out of controlflavors are out of control amazing. the duck is the best duck i've ever had in my life. we literally put the duck sauce on everything. also the thai gimlet was phenomenal. the food was just outstanding overall-- one of the best meals i've eaten in miami!3/10/2013 12:00:00 AMYardbird's cousin,w/ bright futurebetween us we shared 6 selections, in baseball terms the grilled eggplant & noodle boat were homeruns,the spicy green papaya salad and beef jerky were doubles,and the sausage and the mushroom soup were strike outs. the thai gimlet homerun the gin & tonic strikeout
the decor & atmosphere were done excellently,a feel of authentic but not gimmicky.
service was as would be expected this new to opening.
undeniably we'll be back. our experience on several occasions is that if you go too soon after opening,there'll be kinks that need straightening out.We have carte blanche blind faith the 50 Eggs people will have this place da bomb in short order.12/19/2012 12:00:00 AMDon't miss the Burmese noodle wrapsThis lovely bistro counters Miami's famous lack of "authentic" Asian tastes. At a price: Khong River is "chi-chi" expensive. Burmese wraps are a must-try; the spice paste filling is absolutely sublime.Rotisserie pork belly was grilled a little too dry but flavorful. Tofu salad was the least impressive dish, with tofu cubes deep fried to the consistency of croutons. Flavors were weak and the salad came with full sized lettuce leafs, which were a chore to cut and mix with the bland salad dressing. Grilled giant prawn was nice but, again, slightly overcooked to the point of dryness. If you have someone in your party who is afraid of assertive spices, the prawn is a good choice. I look forward to returning to try some of the spicier dishes.1/1/0001 4:00:00 PMFun, authentic feeling Thai-LaotianFun, authentic feeling Thai-Laotian cuisine served by passionate staff. Great cocktails and lots of dishes to keep going back for.1/1/0001 4:00:00 PM