One of my top 3 favorite places in Astoria! I've yet to have a bad meal! Just went in the other day and had the Bánh Tầm Bì Thịt Nướng. Number 20 with pork. Oh. My. Word. I thought the Turmeric Rice Bowl was my favorite, but I think I've got to change it to this flavorful mouthful of deliciousness!! Go! Don't wait. Just go and experience a tastebud party!! Same great and friendly service, as well! read more

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Considering this is Oregon and a small town; we were shocked to see pho at such a high price. As Vietnamese from SoCal, we knew what we were eating and really wanted to support our people. Negatives: -prices were outside of our budget for what we got. Positives: -the one dish we got was banh tam and it was tasty, though it was 22. -location size was very large and can easily fit large crowds. The decor had viet elements a lot of nautical themes. Overall 4/5 I really wanted to come back again on our last night in Astoria. However, the prices discouraged us and we decided to contribute to a different local spot that was more affordable. In the end my wife convinced me to help contribute to more than just one restaurant. We loved our stay in Astoria and will definitely give this place another try again on our next trip. read more

Pho Mekha - Banh Tam with Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

TL;DR - Great food and a super unique vibe, but the service was rough on my visit. If the kitchen keeps doing its thing and the service smooths out, this could easily be a regular spot when I'm in town. I stopped by Pho Mekha, and the first thing you notice is the decor. You can tell the owner put a lot of thought into it--there's a mix of Buddha statues, a motorcycle, photos of American Indians, pictures of Astoria, and more, all over the walls. It's eclectic in a way that actually works, and definitely not your typical pho restaurant. For atmosphere and environment, I'd give it a solid 4/5. When I arrived, the place was about 70% full, but I was seated almost immediately, which was nice. Unfortunately, the service went downhill from there. They seemed understaffed, and while I was able to place my order within 5-10 minutes, the waitress was noticeably impatient. She wouldn't let me order an appetizer first and insisted on doing everything at once. Mid-order, she walked away to grab her tablet without saying a word, which was... awkward. Because of that, the service gets a 2/5. Parking is easy enough--street parking with plenty of spaces around, so no complaints there. Now, the food absolutely saved the experience. I ordered the caramelized chicken wings and the bun bo hue. The wings had a strong, mouthwatering fish-sauce aroma but weren't overly salty. The bun bo hue was citrusy, spicy, and packed with flavor. Neither dish disappointed, and honestly, the food deserves a 5/5. Overall, I'm giving Pho Mekha a 4/5, mainly because the food and atmosphere are strong enough to outweigh the service issues. I'm hoping the service hiccup was just a one-time thing--if it improves, this place would be an easy recommendation. read more

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A good Vietnamese food in a small town Oregon, I cane from a big metro place, had a lot of Vietnamese food, for out of place their food is great, may be lack of fresh pho noodle, I think they use market pack kind, so the pho noodle is just so so, but the soap base and quantity is great, not bad for what the limit they are in. read more

Most Vietnamese or Pho restaurants I've been in have plain décor--just your standard café-style atmosphere. But people frequent those places to eat pho and don't care as much about the number of statues or paintings and aren't as picky about the service. That was the great thing about Pho Mekha. It's not your usual Pho restaurant; this place has some style. I loved the atmosphere. All the unique décor actually added to my dining experience. In addition, the staff was friendly and attentive. And, of course, the pho was fantastic. Big bowl, great broth, even b4 adding fresh basil and sprouts. Some of the best pho I've ever had. As a bonus, it's centrally located to many hotels, restaurants, and bars, and so, it's easy to find. I would not hesitate to return to Pho Mekha next visit to the wonderful river city of Astoria. read more

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Pho here was excellent; I got beef pho, and my family got chicken. This really hit the spot, since we had just driven in from Portland, and it was slightly drizzly and cooler than we expected. Service was pretty good, as was the hot tea, and the decor was unique and kitschy. Definitely recommend! read more

Pho Mekha - beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

You will not be disappointed! 5/5 very clean, feels like we're at home almost. Quick with the food, the beef had tons of flavor and was nice and crispy as well. Very nice and humble staff. read more

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We love coming here for their vegan pho! So flavorful, environment is bright and tastefully decorated. Always seem to be served by the same guy, kind and funny soul. Appreciate spots like this! We got the pho and split it - love that it has minimal if no oils too-score! read more

Pho Mekha - Vegan pho - soooo yummy! Perfect size to split - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Disappointing. My wife had the pho, which she liked. I thought it was okay. I ordered the coconut curry. It was bland. We also had fresh rolls with "peanut sauce". The sauce tasted like hoisin sauce, not like peanut sauce and we did not like it. The service was good and the waiter was nice. I liked the casual decor. The food tasted blanded back for American taste. there were no Asian people in the restaurant when we were there, just Americans. I have eaten a lot of Vietnamese food in my 80 years and this is NOT authentic. So if you want bland Vietnamese food with no umami, this is your place. read more

What a great addition to Astoria! Truly authentic and amazingly good food and SO much more than just pho. I had the beef stew with a salted lemonade ( which was delicious) and can't wait to come back to work my way through the menu. The service is fast and friendly, the atmosphere calm and eclectic, and you would be missing out to pass this place by. read more

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Walking into Pho Mekha, I knew we made the best lunch choice! The atmosphere is stunning and the magical aroma pulls you in with surprising force. I had the incredible shrimp pho! Wow! So darn delicious!!! My mom had the clay pot chicken... best. Chicken. Ever!!!!! Wow! I can't wait to come back every time I visit my family! read more

So disappointing because I really enjoyed the pho. I got food poisoning from the soup. It was very obvious that it was from the soup as soon as I got home, I was sick out of both ends of my body. read more

I got the tofu rice bowl. It was decent - nothing special. The service was fantastic however, very nice people. Nice spot in Astoria when visiting. read more

After years of working in the Seattle Metro area, which is flush with great Asian restaurants, I retired here in Astoria. As much as I adore nearly everything in Astoria, it is sadly lacking great Asian options. Especially pho. Until now. I've been anxious to try out this new restaurant. I'm a purist, so it's beef pho with all the trimmings (tendon, tripe, flank) and a plate of lime wedge/jalapeno slices/bean sprouts. #36 on the menu is the ticket! As I was seated they politely brought out a pitcher of cool cucumber water (with a cucumber, yes). The pho did not disappoint! Fantastic broth, as good as my favorite back in Seattle! Yay! Noodles perfectly cooked. Yummy tendon and generous amounts of tripe. Absent from the table was chile paste and fish sauce, but the hoisin and 'cock sauce' (sri racha) was there. Prices were a little high; so that kept me from being adventurous and trying the wings or the spring rolls. And the special Vietnamese drinks were really expensive so I stuck with water. But I was absolutely delighted with the meal! It was PhoNomenal! (cmon, you knew that was coming) I'll be back, pho sure! read more

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I have a new favorite restaurant in Astoria. Fantastic new pho restaurant. The menu has a lot more than just pho. There are lots of Vietnamese delicacies. So tempting that I can't say I've tried pho yet! Super bright, open space with lots of widows, and just amazing food. Friendly, personable staff. You need to go! It's so good! read more

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The food was very good. I very much liked my pho, and I think my mom liked her noodle dish as well. The ambiance or the music and the decor was very nice also. There was an interesting light at each table that depicted a different scene something I had never seen in any other restaurant. The service was also very good and staff was by our table almost every 3 or 4 minutes, it also helped that they were very busy so they had to walk around a lot. This seems like a new restaurant and I hope they are able to I guess make it or have success. I also liked the ice cold cucumber water with a large slice of cucumber in it. read more

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The best Vietnamese place I've had in Oregon!! I love how they have an option for soup on the side. It was so flavorful. Very fun inside as well, great for date nights or family nights. I would come back here again to try their other dishes. read more

Pho Mekha - Try tofu pho (with soup on the side) - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This place blew my mind, and possibly ruined all future pho for me. I'll be dreaming about this place until I can return to Astoria again.

We got 5ake out while in astoria and we were so happy we did. In eugene we don't have great vietnamese imo so we always try one while out of town. The food was fantastic as was the staff and inside is super funky. Will certainly be back next time we are in the area read more

An absolute delight! Driving through during Astoria visit and saw Pho Mekha after a few site tours. Courteous welcome and given the option to seat anywhere available. Food is remarkable! Ordered fried rolls and the combo pho. Will return on my next visit with family. A must especially when craving something warm during the cold weather. Great Vietnamese food! read more

Pho Mekha - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Not only was the service lovely, the food was excellent! You walk into this restaurant and immediately it feels warm and cozy. The ambiance is fresh and relaxing with a nice vibe. The food came out shockingly fast. I ordered the chicken vermicelli bowl, my friends ordered the Dry Pho, the #30 Pho and the Curry Coconut Rice dish. We shared our meals together so we could taste everything and I will say that absolutely hands down, this is my new favorite Vietnamese restaurant. I will be back at least 1000 times more. read more

Excellent, authentic Vietnamese food. There's a nice variety of dishes available. The service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and eclectic. read more

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Beautiful place! The decor is eclectic and very well tied together. The potstickers were decent, but Coco Curry has better ones. Their Coconut Curry dish was good, but the Turmeric Noodles were a huge disappointment. It had a mix of intriguing ingredients like jicama and peanuts, but the broth was so bland l had to add the sauce they put on the table which ended up being too sweet. All of their drinks are way over-priced. I'm giving it three stars mainly for the ambience. I've also had the pho here and it's not the best and certainly not the cheapest. I also had to add some spice to it. If you're used to pho places in the city, you might want to pass this place up. They won't come close to what you're used to. If you want a cute place to eat while you're in Astoria ... read more

My new favorite restaurant in Astoria. We got the grilled shrimp plate, veggie Pho and fresh spring rolls with tofu. All of it was so delicious- the Pho broth was very flavorful and the tofu cooked perfectly. The inside of the restaurant is very cute and decorative. I love the plants all over. Service was great as well. read more

Pho Mekha - Vegetable Pho and tofu spring rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Decent not exceptional pho restaurant. But of course my comps are Orange County ca Vietnamese restaurants which is the hotbed of Vietnamese food. I liked that the broth base was not salty. read more

We stopped in to try Pho Mekha Astoria after reading an article in the Chinook Observer and I am so glad we did. Having pho in other cities around the world, I found this restaurant version was as good, and better than most! The decor and ambience is joyful yet subdued. Great music, great eclectic decor, superb service and yummy food. We 2 types of beef pho and some veggies. We will take friends and go back to try the rice and noodle bowls. Pricing was reasonable, place is clean, feel is wonderful. Give them a try. read more

The food, service, and atmosphere were all spot on! My 17-year-old daughter and I are exploring the Pacific Northwest from Atlanta and Pho Mekha was her choice - that kid knows her stuff. read more

Pho Mekha - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Long and staff. You guys do an amazing job with service and the food is top notch could not ask for anything better. My favorites are your spring rolls. Your chicken wings and your shrimp pho read more

Fun, eclectic decor, kind, helpful wait staff, awesome food. Pho 29 with beef tenderloin incredibly flavorful and generous portion. Chicken wings had a nice crunch and subtle heat. Yum! read more

We've been missing Vietnamese food since we moved here, so when this place opened we had to try it. We were not disappointed! Everything we had (grilled pork rice plate, grilled pork bowl, various appetizers) was generous in proportions and very tasty. The ambience was nice and the service responsive and prompt without being too in our faces. We will be back! read more

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Food was exceptional and healthy! Very friendly owner & staff gave excellent service. Colorful, well decorated surroundings,. read more

Wow, this spot was absolutely amazing! The roasted quail was some of the best poultry I've ever eaten, the food was amazing. The servers were all really friendly and made us feel at home. The decor gave a great feeling of privacy and everything felt really well put together. Absolute 10/10 read more

Pho Mekha is exactly what Astoria has been missing. Delicious, authentic Vietnamese cuisine right downtown. Fresh, rich flavors, generous portions. Highly recommend! read more

Great dry pho with the both on the side and chicken cumin dish in a stone bowl. Great spring rolls and pot stickers. Large menu and something for everybody. Will be back to try new things. Highly recommend! read more

Pho Mekha - Dry pho and Cumin chicken. - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

I like this place. The interior decor was verdant with climbing plants. We were rapidly seated and service was very polite. We got one of the specials each. Fat noodles with a creamy curry sauce. My buddy got pork, while I got tofu. Both were excellent. Two thumbs up. Will return to try the pho. read more

I was excited for pho restaurant in Astoria so I visited Pho Mekha on day four of being open. The restaurant is clean, and ambiance is nice. Waitress and staff were friendly. I had the beef ball pho and potstickers. The pho broth was ok, plenty of meat in the pho. Wasn't the best I've had but wasn't the worst. The potstickers were home made and taste was good but felt something was missing. The pricing was a little high. I don't mind paying a little more but expect a little for my dollar this didn't hit the mark. It will be interesting to see if they will maintain a local clientele when tourism visitors drop in the winter time. read more

EXCELLENT food. Friendly and GREAT service. Charming decor, it is clear a tremendous amount of care and work has gone into this restaurant. We ordered several appetizers, a few varieties of pho and a beef rice plate, ALL arrived freshly made and delicious. We were introduced to the passion fruit lemonade--highly recommended! read more

Cozy and beautiful, great staff. We shared tofu spring rolls and a (massive) bowl of pho with beef tenderloin and flank. Broth was so rich and delicious! read more

Had the chicken vermicelli bowl. Delicious and filling. Friends had the pho and loved it. Service was great, too.

Wow this was very good. We had the pho and it was delicious. The grilled pork noodles were also amazing. Great flavors, friendly service, and a wonderful ambiance. Definitely will be back! read more