Mekong's traditional French staples, good-value menu's and great location (stap-bang in the middle of HCMC's tourist quarter), attracts a broad band of diners. The bright, open-plan restaurant sees daytime business crowds and frazzled tourists tempted by the well-priced $7 lunch set menu. In the evening, the mood softens, with traditional music performances and candle-light. There's a range of set menu's ($9-30), whilst a la carte includes well-known classics such as roasted duck with orange sauce, lobster thermidor, and if you've got any room left, profiteroles or pineapple sauce crepes. The unpretentious cuisine is probably a reliable choice for those new to the joys of French cuisine.