Best Vietnamese food in Portland! My friend Johnny Mac says so. He took us there, straight from the airport and said you'll love this place. He was right. It did not disappoint. We went to Mekha Noodle on 6846 NE Sandy Blvd. We ordered #39 the Special Broken Rice plate. So good and fresh. Great place to meet a group. Very spacious and there are kind of 2 sides. Keep walking to the other side and the a/c was better over near the bar side. read more

Food: Pho Tenderloin and Flank (Tái Nam) (3/5): Less noodles than I expected. It was a bit blander than I thought it would be. The beef was thinly sliced and tender, but not as flavorful as I had hoped. The broth could have used more depth. Unfortunately, I'm still hungry. Service: Not Rated Ok. Nothing special. Ambiance: Not Rated Booth seating. read more

Mekha Restaurant - Pho Tenderloin and Flank (Tai Nam) - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice ambiance, good service, good location as well. Food was okay, at par with many Vietnamese restaurants but nothing exceptional. Good read more

Mekha Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Had a great Bun Bo Hue here - it was huge, easily shared by 2 of us. The broth was deep and savory and the quantity & variety of meat was good w/ all the good stuff like tendon & tripe. The Quails Nest was tasty too - 2 perfectly roasted whole quails. The skin was nicely crisped & the meat was juicy dressed w/ a light fishy soy sauce. It was a bit of work tho getting the meat of all those tiny little bones. Would love to come back & try some of their many other dishes. read more

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We stopped here for an early dinner before heading to the airport and were intrigued by the Cambodian Vietnamese menu. I ordered the turmeric rice with grilled chicken served in a clay pot, one sister had the bun bo hue with glass noodles, and the other chose the dry Phnom Penh noodles. My turmeric rice was phenomenal. I especially loved the crispy layer at the bottom of the clay pot. I also tried both of my sisters' dishes. The bun bo hue was good, though a bit sweeter than I prefer. The dry noodles were exceptional, and I can see why they are a popular choice. Prices were comparable to what I am used to, so no surprises there. The service stood out as well. The staff was attentive, refilling our water without being asked and checking in to make sure everything was to our liking. It is clear they care about customer experience and making sure guests enjoy their meal. read more

Mekha Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wow... just wow. We've been searching for the Cambodian chicken wings similar to what we had in Vancouver BC and this is the closest we found! So much umami. We also had a bowl of their rice and egg Phnom Penh noodles with seafood. Can't identify any of the flavors but boy was it delicious. And the serving is huge so don't be put off by the price!! The restaurant is spacious and clean. Has a family-run vibe to it. Excellent service. Next time we'll probably try a dessert! read more

Mekha Restaurant - 4A. Caramelized Chicken Wings Cnh G Chin Nc Mm - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This is always a solid place to come for some food, especially their Phnom Penh Noodle Soup. I did notice this time after ordering my regular item that they did have some newer stuff (new to me) on the menu. I will have to try it out next time for sure. read more

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My neighborhood/NE PDX go to for Vietnamese food! Delicious food, and a lot of verity. Super nice staff, and a nice relaxed environment. Food always comes quickly and super fresh and delicious. I like to come here for standard Vietnamese options, but as I have branched out over time I have found everything on the menu is awesome! Highly recommend the turmeric chicken In clay pot, not something I would order, but my gf loves it and it's now one of my favorites on the menu! Highly recommend! read more

Mekha Restaurant - Pho ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A hidden gem for hard-to-find comfort dishes blending Vietnamese and Kampuchean flavors. I've dined at Mekha multiple times over the past two years, both solo and with friends, and it continues to be a go to spot for hard to find Southeast Asian comfort dishes. Their menu blends Kampuchean and Vietnamese cuisine, which makes for a refreshingly unique experience in the Portland food scene. Favorites include: Bánh Tằm Bì, Chuối Nướng, Vietnamese yogurt (served in adorable glass jars). And the standout: Pandan flan, hands down one of the best I've had anywhere. Their Ube and Classic flans are decent. They also offer signature noodle dishes like Mì Quảng and Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang. My only wish? That they'd switch from frozen liver to fresh in the Hủ Tiếu. The current version tends to be overcooked after thawing, which takes away from the overall balance of the bowl. In general, their flavor profile leans on the sweeter side, which aligns with traditional Kampuchean cuisine, so just a heads up if you prefer savory forward dishes. Other things I appreciate: - There's a separate lounge area for guests to dine or hang out. - They offer a small credit for returning the glass jars used for yogurt and flan (redeemable only at checkout, no accumulating credit). - Free street parking is available, but the surrounding area isn't well lit at night. If you're dining alone, especially as a female, do park directly in front of the restaurant for better visibility and peace of mind. Mekha strikes a special balance between nostalgic flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a low-key, welcoming vibe. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for more than your usual phở and bánh mì fare. Sufficient service with pack your own station for leftovers. read more

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So glad we tried this place. Overall experience was amazing. The decor, the workers, the service was all amazing. Both hosts were so funny and friendly joke around, smiling and gave Vietnamese uncle vibes. I had the pho and egg soda. The egg soda was delicious and creamy and you really tasted the condensed milk. The pho was probably top 2 phos I had in Oregon. Portions amazing with a lot of meat and the broth was hearty. We ordered a side of wings too and it was honestly so much food. Definitely will come here again! The bar is also so cool with really cool bottles of alcohol. read more

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A really good HTNV. Got the combo dry one and I like the addition of pork ribs and that the fried pork skin is in pretty good sized chunks. No notes. This is pretty much what you want with HTNV. read more

YUM! This place has been on my list for awhile, and I can't call it a hidden gem because it was very apparent that they're well-known in the community. They have a huge wall of postcards from folks traveling all around the world. I got the broken rice with porkchop, shredded pork, and pork patty, which was recommended by my server. This is one of my favorite dishes in general, but theirs was something special. The flavor of their shredded pork was delicious and I loved that they had fried onions on the porkchop. The porkchop was also very tender. Service was great! They took my order as soon as I was ready, and my food came out quickly. They have a to-go table convenient for grabbing boxes/containers for leftovers. Will be back! read more

Mekha Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time trying this place with my brother. Was in town for work and tried it based on the review they have and pho broth was amazing and over all good experience. read more

Came here for lunch because we were in the neighborhood. The interior is surprisingly large and very pleasant. I especially liked the wall full of postcards and drawings that have been sent to or given to the restaurant. It's charming. The menu has lots of options, including a vegetarian section. I had the lemongrass chicken rice plate, my husband had the pork lettuce wraps, and my daughter had pot stickers. Everything looked especially pretty when it arrived and was very tasty. I do wish my chicken had a bit of kick to it. The portions were generous enough that I had enough leftovers for dinner too. I ordered Thai tea and, unexpectedly, it came with whipped cream. It tasted very good. Service was prompt and pleasant. We'll definitely return when we're nearby. read more

Great food as always. Had grilled pork bowl this time and it was perfect warm summer evening meal.

On a cold, rainy day in Portland I was craving some nice warm hot soup. I have had this spot bookmarked for about a year now from social media, and finally decided to gave this place a try. Left with no regrts. While I was craving some Pho, I decided to change it up and ordered the Phnom Penh pork noodle soup. This dish is optionally served either with soup or dry with soup on the side, and I went with the soup option. I loved that it came with 2 different kinds of noodles (egg and rice), and customers can choose between various different protein options and even seafood, making it great for pescatarians. I of course went with the mixed meat option which was full of flavor. The array of ingredients of noodles, meats, vegetables, herbs and aromas from this dish made it truly unique. I need to come back and try some more. read more

y'all! this is one of my go to spots, and today my gurl, gia pointed me to their Bún Bò Huế and it was unreal - rich, spicy, and hits exactly where it should. she's always so lovely, on point with the recs, and makes the whole experience feel easy. this spot never misses, especially with gia taking care of you. read more

Mekha Restaurant - once you go Bún Bò Huế...you never go back! - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of our favorite pho spots in Portland. Their Sandy and Division locations are both fantastic! Fresh, nutritious, hearty and good portions. Friendly service and plenty of seating available. read more

Great service, fast Wi-Fi, super clean and spacious! Food comes out quickly. Some of the best Vietnamese food in town in my opinion. I've been here probably a dozen times and can't wait to come back again! read more

Food and service was phenomenal, almost everyone at my table ordered the Phnom Penh and there was not a single complaint. We ordered the eggs rolls (12.95) and the Carmalized Crispy Quails ($13.95) for apps and wow they were so delicious! My husband ordered the Special Broken Rice Plate (26.95) and he said it was the best rice plate he's had, that's usually what he orders so that was a really great to hear! I also ordered a Ube Flan ($8) and it was okay. Very light in flavor and had a thick skin on top, not very appetizing. read more

Mekha Restaurant - 11.Egg Phnom Penh Noodles M Nam Vang ($19.95) - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really like this place. Artsy exterior with bohemian interior. Menu features Phnom Penh specialties. Have tried the bun with charbroiled pork and egg roll, and the Beef Pho with tendon. Both delicious. Service is always great. Appreciate the water pitchers at each table. Fast becoming one of my favorite stops in the area. read more

Mekha Restaurant - Beef pho w/tendon - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

If I'm in NE i always try to stop here. The service is always fast and attentive. They have a great cocktail menu and the portions are very good. I particularly like their vermicelli. read more

Mekha Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love that they are open super early for random eaters like me. Parking sucks but since it was so early there was plenty hahaha Ordered the steak pho and I shared it with my toddler. Toddler approved. Staff is nice Full bar which is wild but cool. Broth is a little sweeter than usual but not bad at all. Very good The spring rolls: meh Egg rolls: meh Ube flan: super cute but meh as well Coconut bread? : def meh I would stick with any pho. Next time I wanna try a spiced broth cause they looked read more

Decent Vietnamese food but also pretty pricey in my opinion. I got the #40 broken rice plate. I don't think I've ever had one that was nearly $21, and it didn't even come with the soup ='( the rice plate was good but also tasted like a rice plate at any other Vietnamese restaurant in Portland. I wouldn't order the banana sticky rice with coconut sauce again. It barely had banana in it, and it didn't have much taste to it despite its name. However, I will say the hu tieu here is pretty good and food came out fairly quick. read more

Mekha Restaurant - 52. Thick Noodle, Tossed with Herbs, Creamy Coconut Milk & Grilled Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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You could never tell this was a Vietnamese Restaurant if you walked by. It's somewhat a mixture of bar, restaurant, and snack bar. Lots of Vietnamese locals frequent this restaurant which tells me it's good quality. I ordered the house special Pho and to me it was ok. It wasn't the meatiest or aromatic tasting pho I've ever had but it was good. I can't knock it down and I can't sing its praises, it's just ok. The prices however, are kind of insane for Pho. My dish was $20 USD! I guess inflation is hitting everyone including places I used to consider affordable. The fresh spring rolls which are normally $9 Canadian are $11 USD! Pricey considering you get one prawn (sliced in half) in each roll and a slice of tiny pork. That also being said, their peanut dipping sauce was delicious. You get a lot of hipster vibes in here with the set up and their wall filled with letters and post cards from customers/friends travelling all over the world. I think it's worth a stop if you're ever in town. Recommend that they try to make peanut satay Pho. read more

Mekha Restaurant - the interior of the restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Service was pretty slow compared to other places me and the missus go. Food is good and the decor is nice. Although the decorations made it feel more like a Thai place to us. read more

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Came here for lunch and loved it. The restaurant is large and spacious, and seems to be family owned and run. The service was warm and welcoming and they were able to answer all my questions. The food was phenomenal. I got a pork broth based noodle soup with glass noodles and the broth was incredibly flavorful and came with a fresh plate of beansprouts and chrysanthemum to add to the bowl. They advertise making fresh broth every day and it sure did taste this way. I would absolutely come back and try many more of their dishes. read more

Mekha Restaurant - 34. Chicken glass noodle soup Mien Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Maybe one of the best Vietnamese places in Portland, in my book. I've been here several times and never a bad dish or experience. For a party, it's great as they have a large side area with a full bar. But for just some soup and apps, great menu items, and some you don't see everywhere like Bun Cha (grilled meat and meat balls with fish sauce, green papaya and veggies/noodles. Service is fast, friendly and food comes out quick, but is fresh and cold when it should be a hot when it should be. Tonight, we for the fresh salad rolls ($10.95) and two bowls of Pho (chicken $16.95 and beef $17.95). Everything was great, noodles are perfect, and meat is almost too much, lol. Chicken is tender and thin and the beef as well. Their chili oil really makes it too, nice lemongrass flavor. Everything here just seems to have a little something extra or homemade that sets it apart. They also have a great case of desserts, like coconut cakes, different kinds of custard and macarons. read more

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Went to lunch with a friend here today. I was greeted upon entering and seated pretty quickly even though the other half of my party wasn't present. I was worried for a minute because I was sitting and looking at the menu, taking up a table. It wasn't an issue for the restaurant. During my wait (maybe 10-15 mins), I was brought water, but wasn't able to get anyone's attention to order an appetizer while I waited. That is my only complaint. The staff are efficient and friendly. They made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered Spring Rolls, Egg Rolls, and we both ordered pho, but different kinds. I ordered pho #20, which had all the variety of meats. The food came out quickly, which was nice. The food was really good, especially the pho. The serving was large and tasty, and they brought extras to add in. I recommend trying them out. They're off of Sandy Blvd., so I ended up parking on a residential street as there is a 1 hour parking time limit in front of the restaurant. read more

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Food here is always delicious and hot! When I am craving a comforting meal, I go for the 10A with soup and glass noodles. The broth is light and flavorful. Not too salty and not too sweet, it's just right. The bowl is filled with lots of meat and noodles. Addition of veggies brings it over the top. Service is quick and to the point. The waitress was very kind and attentive. A local shop that's filled with plants and a great place for family meals. I would definitely recommend checking them out! read more

Mekha Restaurant - 10. Rice Phnom Penh Noodles H Tiu Nam Vang, Combination meats and sub glass noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

TL;DR: great authentic food. Desserts are "ok". Soup is very flavorful and has a "home cooked" vibe. Parking: free street side parking. Atmosphere: more seating in the back around the corner. Menu: minimal images but descriptive. It has a blend of Cambodian and Vietnamese food, but it felt more on the Vietnamese side. Service: wait to be seated, order at the table, you will be watered, check brought to you. Phnom Penh Pork Noodle: the soup is "souper" flavorful! Has a real homemade vibe and is very satisfying. All the ingredients blend together nicely and is the perfect meal for a rainy day. Pork Vermicelli Bowl with Crispy Roll: the pork is thinly cut and is very flavorful, though some slices were slightly chewy. I'm a big fan of the assorted veggies in the bowl and the generous proportion of crispy rolls (2 cut rolls), the sauce for the vermicelli bowl was very flavorful (a perfect balance of tang, sugar, and salt). Ube Flan and Pandan Flan: flan is so vibrantly colored like acrylic paint and is lightly sweetened -- the bottom "juice" is where all the sugar is at so I recommend starting to eat from the bottom up to maximize coating each bite with the sugary sauce. Overall, taste was not bad, I could taste the ube/pandan, but I probably wouldn't get it again. If I had to choose between the two, I think Pandan would be best, the flavor was stronger. read more

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The best pho in town. Love the restaurant vibe very zen and comfortable there. The service has always been good.

I love MeKha. The #10, Rice Phnom Penh Noodles, dry, is mind blowing. I used to come here a few times a month. Now at $18.95, I've had it only once, in the last two years. Used to be $10.95. Makes me sad to see this 80% price increase. I know everywhere is expensive now, but this one stings. read more

Solid offerings of traditional favorites and some items you don't find on too many menus around town. One standout is the Vietnamese Egg Coffee, which is not to be confused with the more popular Ca Phe Sua Da. If you like your espresso/coffee on the sweeter side then this is must try. The Pho dry noodles (broth on the side) is my go-to. They are generous with the chicken when ordering the their specialty noodles. Two very interesting must tries: Mango special drink and Ube flan. Quick and friendly service and decent value. This place has the one of the most comprehensive selection of Southeast Asian food and drink. read more

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Sat in the bar lounge; much more interesting decor while slurping on the pho. TV had the game on so you are not just staring into your bowl the whole time ;) Asian beer is always fun to try. Great warm back up stop on a cold rainy PDX nite. read more

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Food: Best place for Hu Tieu in Portland! Both the dry and soup version is delicious depending on what you're in the mood for that day. I also love the amount of greens they put into the dry version. They also don't skimp on the meat! read more

Mekha Restaurant - #10a. Hu Tieu Nam Vang combo soup version #11a. Mi Nam Vang combo dry version - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I haven't tried many dishes from here, because I am addicted to the tumeric soup and spring rolls. Based on this meal I give this place a 5 star. Also, the staff is friendly, the decor is nice and clean and they have a full bar. read more

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If you are carving a good bowl of hu tieu, come to this place. I've had it countless times and it always hits the spot. I've never tried any of their other dishes so can't give an opinions. Last night, we ordered the fried tofu and chicken wings to share, BBH for friend and a mien ga for my daughter. The BBH was probably a 7/10 and glass noodle was 8/10. The broth was pretty delicious in both. The fried tofu is like any other friend tofu but I would skip the wings. It's not caramelized like the name states and the fish sauce they used didn't awe me. It lacked more umami flavor. The mien ga is still good the next day! read more

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Took my dad to Mekha Restaurant during the day of Lunar New Year/Tet, and we wanted to find some Vietnamese food to eat. I myself got the Com Tam (Broken Rice) dish. I actually tried the Com Tam from here back in the summer as well. It has always been a very solid "no frills" dish done right. I also tried their Vietnamese Egg Coffee which was okay, it was a lot sweeter than I was expecting and it was also more creamy than what egg coffee usually is, probably because the portion of the egg foam was more than the coffee itself. No big deal though. Anyways, if you're looking for a solid place to find Vietnamese food I would recommend checking out Mekha Restaurant read more

Mekha Restaurant - Vietnamese Egg Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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TL;DR: First time trying Soup/Dry HuTieu and WOW - I could eat this every day. Not kidding. I wish I could meal prep this. 3-top and all 3 orders were 12A: Rice & Egg Phnom Penh (Hu Tieu) Being able to mix the broth into the noodles to loosen them up and get the base flavors coating the noodles is the move. I wish I knew what it was. Sticky perfectly coated noodles paired with a clean but substantial broth = phnom-enal! Mekha opened my eyes to the possibilities beyond the normal orders of pho, bun bo hue, broken rice plates, etc. I'm forever grateful Cheers, Mekha read more

Mekha Restaurant - 12. Hu Tieu Mi Nam Vang 12A - Vietnamese Near Me - Portland, Oregon