How much does a suit cost at Mekong Tailor?
No recent reviewer gives a figure for Mekong Tailor. One long-time customer paid A$100 per suit back in 2011 and notes that prices have gone up since then. Another says they paid about a third of what the same clothes would cost in Australia.
Ask for a quote per piece and per fabric before you order, and compare it with the figures in the Hoi An tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| suit (2011 price, for historical reference only) | $100 AUD each |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does Mekong Tailor take?
Most orders at Mekong Tailor are ready in 24 to 48 hours, and rush pieces, including several suit coats, have been made overnight for customers leaving the next day. Simpler pieces such as silk blouses needed one fitting; a cashmere wool suit had two. Van alters the clothes until they look the way you want.
Van has gone to guests' hotels late at night for fittings and final adjustments, including at the Quin Riverside Villa. One regular orders remotely as well as in person, but no review confirms finished clothes being shipped abroad.
What 89 reviews of Mekong Tailor mention most
Praised
- Quality of the finished clothes61% here · 46% across Hoi An54 of 89
- Friendly, patient staff55% here · 59% across Hoi An49 of 89
- Fast turnaround46% here · 41% across Hoi An41 of 89
- Careful fittings, fit right43% here · 40% across Hoi An38 of 89
- Good value for the price25% here · 26% across Hoi An22 of 89
- Good advice on style and fabric20% here · 22% across Hoi An18 of 89
- No pressure to buy12% here · 7% across Hoi An11 of 89
- Copied a garment or photo well8% here · 8% across Hoi An7 of 89
Complaints and caveats
- Pricier than other tailors1% here · 2% across Hoi An1 of 89
- Fit problems not fixed1% here · 1% across Hoi An1 of 89
- Stitching or fabric problems1% here · 2% across Hoi An1 of 89
Counted from the 89 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of Mekong Tailor; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 11,366 reviews of 170 tailors in Hoi An.
What customers ordered at Mekong Tailor and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A jacket in a style the shop does not usually make | — | in at 13:00, ready at 19:00, a last change 40 minutes later | — | |
| Three-piece suit, collared shirt and overcoat | — | walked in about 11am the day before leaving; final adjustments that evening and the next morning | — | TripAdvisor |
| Silk dress, linen shirt, cashmere wool suit and cotton shirt | — | about 24 hours | 2 | TripAdvisor |
| Two pairs of trousers and a suit copied from photos | — | less than 1.5 days | 1 | TripAdvisor |
| Four men's suit coats and several shirts | — | overnight | — | TripAdvisor |
| Five dresses and four business shirts | — | within 48 hours | — | TripAdvisor |
| Two party dresses | — | under 48 hours | — | |
| A suit, a formal dress and a linen shirt | — | within 2 days | — | TripAdvisor |
| Three suits, bought in 2011 | A$100 each | — | — | |
| Shirts and trousers | $45 per shirt | — | — |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
Who Mekong Tailor is best for
Mekong Tailor suits couples, friends, families and solo travelers who want a calm, unhurried, air-conditioned shop. The range covers suits, dresses, shirts, blouses, jackets, coats and kimonos in silk and linen, and Van can copy a garment you bring. One reviewer found tweed there that no other Hoi An shop had.
There are no complaints in the reviews. With no current prices to go on, ask for a written quote first if budget matters.
- Vannamed in 49 reviews · measuring, fittings and advice on fabric, colour and design; runs the shop
- Honamed in 5 reviews · working through designs and photo details with Van, his wife
Before you order at Mekong Tailor
- Van and her husband also run Quin Riverside Villa. Guests there mention fittings and clothes dropped off at the villa, and others had Van bring a fitting or a last change to their own hotel or homestay late in the evening.
- Ask Van to keep your measurements on file. One reviewer left them to order later by email with shipping to Canada, and one family had their daughters measured over a live video call from Australia.
- Designs other shops turn down are worth asking about here: one customer had a heavily embroidered piece made after other tailors said it could not be done in Hoi An.
- The shop is air-conditioned, and one reviewer describes a separate cool room at the back with a table and chairs used for measuring and fittings.
- Try shirts and trousers on again after any fix: one reviewer found them too tight, and the corrected pieces delivered to the hotel were still tight.
Real photos from Mekong Tailor customers
Posted publicly by customers with their Google or TripAdvisor reviews of Mekong Tailor; they belong to the people who took them. If one is yours and you'd rather it wasn't here, email janusaimaagency@gmail.com and it comes down.
Mekong Tailor compared with nearby tailors in Hoi An
If Mekong Tailor isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekong Tailor | — | — | 24–48 hours | 4.9 (131) |
| Remy Tailor Hoi An | Steps away | about $200 | 24–48 hours | 4.8 (246) |
| Elite Tailor | Steps away | about $150 | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (127) |
| Se Se Tailor | 90 m | about $150 | 4–6 hours | 5.0 (1,333) |
| THAO Atelier | 100 m | — | Next day | 4.9 (110) |
| Blue Gecko Tailor Hoi An | 110 m | — | 24–48 hours | 4.7 (159) |
| Thien Thi Tailor | 110 m | — | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (3,990) |
How to get to Mekong Tailor
Mekong Tailor is at Nguyễn Duy Hiệu, an easy walk from the Ancient Town — the map above has the exact spot. If a driver or a tout tells you it's "closed today", it isn't: that's a commission pitch. You can call ahead on +84905025424.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
Mekong Tailor: frequently asked questions
Is Mekong Tailor in Hoi An pushy?
No. Reviewers of Mekong Tailor say they never felt pressured to buy anything they did not need, and several contrast this with other tailors in Hoi An. It has a 4.9 rating from 131 Google reviews.
How fast is Mekong Tailor?
Most orders at Mekong Tailor are ready in 24 to 48 hours with one or two fittings. Rush pieces such as suit coats have been made overnight for customers leaving the next day.
Does Mekong Tailor come to your hotel?
Yes. Van, who runs Mekong Tailor, has gone to guests' hotels late at night for fittings and final adjustments, so ask if you are short on time.
