Sejong Vietnamese restaurant with bun cha and beef pho L: Mekong Thai

For anyone looking for a restaurant near Sejong Lake Park to visit with a baby, here's my meal review of Mekong Thai Sejong Lake Park Branch. When you're trying to find somewhere to eat with a little one near the lake, figuring out what they'll actually eat is a real worry.

What we ordered that day was bun cha (grilled pork with noodles) and beef pho in L size. The bun cha meat especially stuck with me — sweet and really tender — and the pho let us choose cilantro to our taste, which made it a good pick for a family visit.

This time we ate a serving of bun cha and an L-size beef pho. Even writing this now, the sweet flavor and tender texture of the bun cha meat still stands out in my memory.

What kind of restaurant is Mekong Thai Sejong Lake Park Branch?

Mekong Thai Sejong Lake Park Branch is a Vietnamese restaurant near Sejong Lake Park that's great for pho and bun cha. With signature dishes like beef pho and bun cha, it's an easy choice for family meals or dining with a baby.

Cilantro can be chosen to your preference before ordering, so even people who aren't fans of it can eat comfortably here. If you're searching for a good restaurant near Sejong Lake Park, a pho spot in Sejong, or a family dining place in Sejong, this one is worth checking out.

What's on the menu at Mekong Thai Sejong Lake Park Branch

From Vietnamese spring rolls to light pho and budget-friendly bun cha, the lineup is easy to enjoy. Jasmine tea is always available here, and I'd recommend grabbing an ice cup on hot days.

Where Mekong Thai is on Doum 8-ro and where to park

• Address: 302, Sejong Machi, 91 Doum 8-ro, Sejong, South Korea
• Navigation search: Mekong Thai Sejong Lake Park
• Parking: recommended to use the building's own lot
• You must request vehicle registration right after paying!

What our family ate: bun cha and large beef pho

What we ordered was bun cha and beef pho, L size. That day we got one serving of bun cha and chose the L size for the beef pho.

If you're wondering what to order at Mekong Thai, these two dishes are a good reference. Of the two, the one I want to talk about in detail is the bun cha.

Bun cha pork that melts in your mouth

The bun cha meat felt really good to eat. It had a sweet flavor and was truly tender. It was soft enough that it felt like it melted right in my mouth.

When I think of bun cha, this meat's texture is the first thing that comes to mind. The sweet flavor was great, but combined with the tenderness, it became a dish I won't forget. If you like sweet meat and prefer a softer texture, the bun cha here is worth keeping an eye on.

How to choose your cilantro before ordering

Some of you probably wonder whether cilantro comes in the pho or bun cha here. At Mekong Thai Sejong Lake Park Branch, you can choose.

Whether you love cilantro or find its distinctive smell too much, you can pick what suits you before ordering. If cilantro has ever made you hesitate over the menu, just let them know when you order.

Is Mekong Thai good for a family meal with a baby?

When eating out with a kid, it's not just about the menu — the space matters too, right? This place was comfortable enough to eat in with a baby, so it worked well as a family meal spot.

If you're looking for somewhere to eat with your child near Sejong Lake Park, Mekong Thai Sejong Lake Park Branch is worth adding to your list.

The restroom is outside the restaurant. It was better maintained than I expected, so there was no inconvenience using it.