Houakhong Restaurant

85 E 13th St, Merced - 95341
112 reviews
Laotian Thai
(209) 722-5541

My first impression is that I did not want to eat here because of how bad it looked and its location. The place is runneddown, it is in need of a desperate remodeling. The place look like it might fall apart any second. The restaurant smell and has bad lighting. It looks like a old drug house that been turned in a restaurant.Food is okay. I had better at other places. We order appetizers, but they gave our meal first and appetizers last.Only 3 workers, 2 cooks and 1 host/waiter. The people there were friendly.I probably won't come back. Place doesn't look clean and sanitary.

This place is a diamond in the rough. You may not think it by looking at the building from the street but it is one of the best places I have ever eaten. Excellent food, friendly staff, clean environment. I can’t wait to go back!

I read the other reviews of this place before deciding to go and the reviews are right- don’t judge the building, the food is amazing. It’s a hidden gem! The staff was very friendly, the prices are good, and I can’t wait to go back to try more items from their menu. If you’re in Merced you gotta eat here!

EXCELLENT, AUTHENTIC, DELICIOUS!!!Spring rolls & soups are fantasticfriendly staff, reasonable pricingworld class cuisine locally!

Outstanding food and service. Really enjoyed the meal and staff. Recommend to everyone.

I rate this noodle house a 10 it's better than tk noodles in gilroy

A friend of mine took me to this place to try out some duck n sticky rice n to say its the best i ever had.

Ordered raw laab. They gave molded cabbage. Rice cracker had hair in it. I actually seen bugs in my pho noodle there a couple times and I never said anything and just scooped it out and ate the food and still have tip, but today she also gave a attitude to my grandpa for just asking for his receipt. They don't wear hair nets when they cook, so food usually comes with hair and tables usually not fully cleaned and she scoops ice without gloves or anything after doing what she does. One time there was a live fly swimming in my son's Thai tea. I wouldn't recommend the place unless you don't mind some hair and uncleaned tables when being served.

Been loving the food here for around 20 years until today ???? chow mein was gross the shrimp n chicken that was supposed to be fresh had a foul odor n tasted so nasty. Maybe they changed their cook? Idk but food is gross.

Owner was charming and patient! Food was delicious. We plan to return and try different items on the menu. There were too many to try on one visit.