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It's in the name. Actually super authentic Vietnamese cuisine in Sandusky of all places. I went here twice in one of the years that I attended Colossalcon since it's nearby. Staff speaks Vietnamese and they had Viet beers imported in. It's a decently large restaurant and the parking lot is alright, as Midwestern ones go. Not too much of a wait, considering it was during dinner time, a weekend, and an anime convention going on at the same time. Food came out quickly and the ambiance was busy, lively, and loud, but in a fun way. For our visits, we got a mix of the grilled pork vermicelli, rice plates (sadly not broken rice, so it's not THAT authentic, I suppose), spring rolls, and pho. Delicious, tender meat, texture of the carbs were perfect. I do recall that the fish sauce was just a tad too fish for the vermicelli dish, but that might have been us adding too much of it in to make up for something else, but overall not bad. It obviously doesn't beat what you can find in Little Saigon, California, but if you're all the way out here, it works. read more

Very delicious pho and Vietnamese dishes....family-run with plenty of traditional menu options. It's located in what looks like an old Friendly's Ice Cream. read more

Quiet, comfortable setting with delicious Pho! Leave the park and give this little spot a try read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Grilled combo noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

What a great experience. The food was excellent, the service was even better. I wanted to introduce my girls to some new food so we ordered a bunch of apps and an entree of beef pho. Everything tasted fresh and handmade. I wish I could shout out our waitress, she made the experience so fun for all of us. We will be back. read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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The grilled pork vermicelli is so flavors and the beef broth is super on point. Doesn't even really need the jalapeño or hoisin

The flavor was decent though lacking. I ordered basil chicken and it was quite sad. I literally could not find any basil let alone taste any basil. Protein was lacking maybe an ounce if that. My portion size was embarrassing. I spent over $20 for a lunch and it was so disappointing. What a rip off. Never again. So long Mekong read more

Great tofu bahn mi! It's not on the menu, but it's great! Efficient service, fresh food. TY! read more

Pendule vietnamese restaurant. The pho was absolutely delicious. The noodles and seafood entree were very good as well. Good service and ambience. Recommended! read more

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Pho tastic service The Pho Tai here is on point The broth has lots of depth and the meat was still slightly pink when it hit the table Noodle weren't even stuck together They also don't skimp on sides almost a whole jalapeno for each of us along with bean sprouts and Thai Basil read more

The food is a B+, the people are an A+. The owner seems to know every customer, and they had a pretty full house. Somehow I lost a headphone and couldn't find it, Sang (I believe) helped me look then contacted me and offered to meet on his day off. I was passing through for work and couldn't meet then, but he held on to it for me and offered to comp my meal when I came back in. I didn't take him up on it because he was the one helping me, but the whole establishment is like that. The service is slightly slow, but it's because everyone is literally talking their ear off because of how nice they are. The food is very tasty, good portions, but the friendliest owners and staff. I leave reviews about food and this might be my first review where the people owning it were the highlight. If you're in Sandusky or going across northern Ohio, stop in. The pho is also very good. If you look through my reviews you'll see I've been hunting the perfect pho for a decade across the US! I'd rank it top 8 out of approximately 45 establishments pho-wise, which is very good! read more

What a great find!! Wonderful food and staff!! We will definitely be back! The Pho alone is a reason to visit. read more

Came here w/ a gift card as we passed through town. Friends recommended the pho but we didn't love it. Taste was fine but didn't live up to the raving we heard. Bowl was large & lotsa broth which we didn't drink. ($12) Portion size was rather small on the crispy chicken w/ veggies I had. (12$). Taste was good & chicken was fairly crispy. Could have used more vegetables as I had only 2 pcs of broccoli. Kinda disappointed I couldn't sub for fried rice for an up charge. I woulda paid $3 charge to sub out the white rice but they said they could only add on rice which didn't come as a side. All the rice options were large entree sizes with the smallest being $11! So I kept w/ white & it was a small bowl not even filled all the way. Inside was nice & very clean but sorta dark w/ the shades drawn so it was a bit gloomy. Weird music played in background. Eclectic variety. Service was good & food came out pretty fast. I'd give 3.5 stars if I could. We'd maybe come back. read more

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7,000 mile summer food tour. Thrilled to have a sister location to my 2nd favorite Richmond Virginia restaurant! The only thing lacking is the answer beers but I'll survive lol. Food is consistent to what I love about the Richmond location. Good value, quality, fast service, and consistent flavor profiles. Ordered the Pho xao do bien (spicy seafood flat rice noodles) with hot and sour soup! Asked for extra spicy and they added some heat plus the table side spice jars. Baby scallops, squid, and shrimp) as part of the seafood blend. Delightful read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Pho xao do bien - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Really Nice little gem of Vietnamese cuisine Located right in Sandusky, OH. Service was stellar, atmosphere was inviting and the staff were very friendly and hospitable on ensuring food was met. I had a crude hangover so decided to get the pho ga broth (Chicken protein). Herbs were fresh for garnish, soup was tasteful & the soup was just straightforwardamazing! Strongly suggest /recommend if your ever in North Ohio, Do visit this gem! No disappointments here. read more

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This place is a gem of a restaurant in Sandusky! The only regret I have is not ordering more food while I was there. We went here while visiting the famous Cedar Point amusement park. So, it's not surprising that park food can only be tolerated for so long until the adult palate screams: no more please. This restaurant was one of my saviors! So many other restaurants in the area are more of the same type of food in the park, so, thank you, Mekong, for being what you are. The restaurant is very large, very spacious and complete with a very extensive menu. I wasn't looking for much, just some simple veggies and rice, but I asked for it to be even simpler than on the menu, and they granted this request no questions asked, no funny looks and no hesitation whatsoever. The food came out before I could even think about what else to order - that may be why I didn't order more! The food was there, ready for me to eat before my eyes could figure out what more to order. The veggies were a lovely variety, fresh, crisp and sautéed up very flavorfully. The food was brought out so quickly after it was made, it was piping hot. I don't remember the last time I ordered food at a restaurant, and it was served as hot, because it was almost right off the range/ stove or burner they used to cook it up. The seasoning was just right, light and fresh. The rice was fluffy and perfect for accompanying my veggies. Loved this place so much, that I wanted to go back! Unfortunately, they are not open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so check when you can actually go here. There is also an extensive bar and drink menu. If I'm in Sandusky, I will be back here! read more

I haven't been in a while, but pleased to say my recent visit was as wonderful as the first. The food was delicious , service was excellent, and I enjoyed my time again. I would highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

Great new place for me. I highly recommend the Appetizer Sampler. Great variety between textures and flavors comes with lots of optional sauces and seasonings. Rocket Shrimp crispy and tender shrimp. Crispy Shrimp toast. Steamed and Deep Fried Dumplings as well as a delicious Spring Roll. Try all the sauces and seasonings. read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Appetizer Sampler- you cannot go wrong each one is delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

The Combination Vermicelli Bowl ($13) didn't look like much but was delicious!! It was a good size (not humongous) and had lots of slices of chicken, beef, and a couple shrimps nicely fragrant with lemongrass. The crispy pieces of spring roll were super flavorful as well! It also wasn't filled with filler rice noodles as lots of vermicelli bowls can be. It was super crowded for Tuesday night dinner! Mango Cider ($6) was nice too, they have quite a variety on their drink list! Staff were excellent, perfectly attentive and polite. read more

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After a long day at Cedar Point this girl was HANGRY so anything and everything sounded good. Luckily, Mekong's did the trick. The staff were very friendly and our food came out fairly quickly. I'm the kind of person who has to get the dish all prepared and mixed up before I really start eating so the prep for my vermicelli bowl took some time but was worth it. Pretty tasty food. read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - 6/2/23 Combo Vermicelli bowl and Seafood Flat Noodles in the back. - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Great food in a Vietnamese restaurant. I like their spring rolls and bowls of Pho. The waiter did a good job. I would recommend to eat there each time I'm in Sandusky. read more

We'll arrive late after a volleyball tournament and was greeted at the door and seated promptly. Our server brought drinks quickly. Our food was very good. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Good Pho. We are from Michigan and there is plenty of pho in Michigan. In OHIO, not so much. The pho from Mekong is good. Everything is done correctly. Veg and meat are all on par. You will not be disappointed! Highly Recommended. read more

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The food is delicious!!! Especially the Chucky rolls!!! Plus the servers were very nice to our family and I got good Chinese vibes in the restaurant! read more

When you advertise "authenticity" in your name, you are somewhat set up for criticism. I didn't come with high expectations. If something is expensive, classy or authentic... there's no need to say it and there's value in that. We ordered the soft spring roll aka summer roll, pho tai, pho with meatballs, fried pork dumplings, and grilled pork with rice. 1. Soft Spring roll had no herbs, cucumbers, any other veggie than lettuce. The sauce was light brown and slimy? No peanut flavors or acidity with dish sauce. And the noodles in the roll were soggy. 2. Pho broth was bone bland and lack the richness and cattiness a home cooked pho would offer. The sides to the pho were a bit sad too as no one wants wilted basil. There was also no cilantro. Just basil. Which made the most popular Vietnamese dish completely sub par in flavor. Just like the fresh roll. 3. Grilled pork was good. Although I've never had it cut up for me in this way. Usually it's a full pork chop or two but I had two kids so maybe they were helping me feed them. An egg doesn't come with it so I had to add it to my order which is also out of the norm and expectation. The fish sauce that came with it was very good! But use a little as it does overpower the entree. No daikon just carrots and some cucumbers. That's ok I still ate everything up from this particular entree. Same goes for the fried pork dumplings but the soy sauce needs a little love. Overall this is not authentic. The reason why I even stopped by is because I'm at the great wolf lodge with my young kids and wanted to support something local and close to the resort. A lot of families come here from the Midwest and this was a missed opportunity for the owners to really let the Vietnamese culture and food shine. I'm from the Detroit side of Michigan. I've had Pho from Madison Heights and in Grand Rapids. Come on Sandusky. Do better. Service was wonderful. Our waitress was very attentive and helped a chaotic meal be a moment of peace for two very tired parents on vacation with small kids. I just wish the food was better especially if it's supposed to be considered authentic. read more

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Weekend trip in Sandusky area and happen to find this place along the way. The restaurant is fairly big and with a bar area. I went during dinner hour and they are packed with people. The server is not quite attentive, but given that he is juggling with multiple table. I got the Roasted Pork and Wonton Egg Noodles. The soup is slight blend for me and can use a little more flavor. I also got the Crispy Pork Spring Roll and it is a different story. The spring roll is super hot and crispy and go super well with the fish sauce based dipping sauce. read more

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Ordered the pork rice noodle salad and it was good. Only came with one egg roll and for the price I think I should've came with two. I also got the Vietnamese iced coffee and it was super strong just the way I like it. Service was great but I ordered takeout and I didn't get any utensils. Kinda disappointed with that especially cause I left a $5 tip on a $17 to go order. I will come again to try the pho during the winter. read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Pork and noodle salad with crispy egg roll - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

Mekong has been a family favorite for years. We live just outside of DC and are spoiled with the restaurants, quality and options. In the past couple years food quality has gone down at Mekong, not as fresh or tasty as it used to be. Crispy spring rolls were very small, not much filling and am guessing they were frozen. Tofu clay pot was just okay. Also...after a day of travel I really wanted to enjoy a cocktail but they had no mixers or juice. Poor planning around the holidays. Sadly we won't be returning. read more

While ordering, I was told by the server they use MSG in everything, and that they can't make anything without it. MSG is a toxin. It is linked to obesity, metabolic disorders, Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, neurotoxic effects and detrimental effects on the reproductive organs. read more

Food, service and ambiance all check out! Two thumbs up. We ordered beef pho and a rice noodle bowl with pork and egg roll. It was amazing. It was a cold and rainy night when we went in for dinner here. The pho was perfect and comforting. We would come here again in our next Cedar Point trip. read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Beef pho and rice noodle bowl with pork and egg roll. - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Fantastic homemade food with a great beer list. Quite possibly the best kept secret in Sandusky. The staff was friendly and helpful and the restaurant is super clean and well appointed. read more

Great food, wonderful variety, great flavors, good quality! Healthy portions! Good attentive service Unique, authentic Vietnamese selections. Good selection of beers & saki Affordable entrees Easy parking. That co read more

Ordered takeout after a long day at Cedar Point. I would have never expected such good Vietnamese food in a small vacation town off the coast of Lake Huron. Try the pho, it's as good as any I've ever tried. read more

The food here was great. The phō was very good with steak and a aromatic broth. The banh mi was under appetizers and it was a six inch I'd say and was also very good with a nice crust on the bread. The place was nice spacious seating with a lot of booths tables and a big bar that looked well stocked. The service was good and attentive on top of being friendly. I recommend this place and I plan to stop here whenever I'm in town. read more

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This place is excellent-- Pho is so fresh & broth is clear and yummy! I definitely will return read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Vegetable Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

What do you do when you find yourself in the middle of the mid west, thousands of miles away from the mecca of pho joints in the US? Well, you fire up the Yelp! app and search for the nearest pho joint of course... and luck would have it, Mekong Authentic Vietnamese restaurant pops up only 5 miles away from me. Armed with this knowledge, then I know I have to give it a try. I went there with my expectations set as low as possible, as I know the quality of pho inversely correlates to the distance of where the major viet towns (OC/Houston/San Jose)... so what is the verdict? I will definitely say the place deserves 1* for the most well stocked beer selections of any pho joints I have ever encountered. The other Star is for the friendly host/server that provided top notch service. Unfortunately, those are the only stars I can dole out for this place... the quality of pho, which the server told me is their most popular item on the menu was sub-par and borderline mediocre, even with my low expectations. And I was so glad that I had packed my emergency stash of instant pho that I got from Costco, yes instant pho..., to satisfy my cravings afterward. I've posted the 2 bowls side by side for comparison and will let the pictures speak for themself. read more

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Nice place if you're in the mood for Asian food in the Sandusky area. The ambiance is nice and clean and the food is really good. We were welcomed by a boy barely in his teens and let's just say that he's still learning the correct ways to welcome guests. Our server was nice though and the food was impressive. We ordered the sampler for two in appetizer and found all the items to be quite yummy. The seafood in spicy brown sauce was really good but for some reason they won't serve it with fried rice instead of brown or white rice even if you're ready to pay extra! The other item we had was the pan fried seafood noodles which came with scallops, shrimp, broccoli, water chestnuts, celery, onion, baby corn and was very impressive as well. This would have been a 5 star review if I'd gone by the food only... nevertheless, I still highly recommend this place for their truly awesome asian food! read more

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The real star here is chuckies rolls. 10/10 the flavors, crispness, the freshness!? We had to order another round. Now the pho on the other hand, eh I've had pho from many places and this most definitely was not my favorite but on a whim while in the area it was good enough. Most definitely skimped on the amount of meat in the soup. The amount of oil in the soup you'd think it would have more flavor but like I said it'll do if that's your only option in the area. Chuckies rolls made it worth it. read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Beef pho a tad oily - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

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Half gone by the time I got a photo but the tofu pho was delicious! Very filling and service was fast! read more

Mekong Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine - Tofu pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Sandusky, Ohio

We were driving in the Ohio tpke n looking for an indoor dining restaurant for dinner on 1/2/21. Stumbled upon Mekong authentic Vietnamese restaurant on Yelp n stopped by. . Made the right decision. It's not a very fancy place but the food was good. Started out w the seafood pho, appetizer sampler and chicken wings. They were all really delicious. For entree I had the seafood in spicy lemongrass sauce, my husband had the beef in spicy basil sauce and our son had the spicy battered crispy chicken. The dishes were yummy, portions were reasonable and all come w white or brown rice. The restaurant is clean n observes social distancing. Friendly attentive staff. If u r in the area you won't go wrong eating at this restaurant. read more