This isn't just a review... it's a cry for help. Nekst became my favorite restaurant the second I ate their tofu bahn mi and broth. The Baguette is freshly baked , veggies all fresh, theres a delicious garlicky mystery sauce inside and sprinkled with sea salt. I'm honestly getting fired up just typing about it! Best part??? The broth!! The broth is somehow packed with flavor and mixing those two together is a mind blowing experience that's obviously changed me.. Devastatingly, Nekst isn't open anymore. The owners are humans that packed up and left to go do something else for awhile. When they are around, they obviously love what they do and it shows in their food. My therapist suggested I write this review.. things have been hard for me without Nekst. Please some back so I can eat more bahn mis read more

Nekst - Tofu bahn mi and broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Vietnamese food is not common in Astoria. That said this is very good! I had the beef pho, and it was different than I'm used to, but simply put, outstanding! I especially liked the homemade chili sauce that was served with it instead of the ubiquitous Sriracha that you get everywhere else. The atmosphere is great also, understated, but on the water and I had first class service. I'll be going back to try the bhan mi next! read more

Hands down the best tofu banh mi I have ever had! The staff were extremely friendly and the view on a sunny day unmatched. I highly recommend read more

After a long morning walk, we were hungry and not in the mood for the standard breakfast choices of oatmeal, eggs, or biscuits and gravy! We came upon the sign saying they had opened at 10:00 a.m.-- just three minutes before our arrival. We were greeted by the sight of what appeared to be freshly baked bread. The smell of lemongrass and ginger permeated the air. We ordered a beef banh mi with the French dipping broth to share, and two San Pellegrino waters. Our total, pre-tip, was $24.00. We sat on the patio overlooking the river and had a truly enjoyable meal. My two minor notes that prevented a 5-star review: the cucumbers and carrots lacked the vinegary, pickled vibrance the sandwich needed, and the bread was a bit more dense than a typical Viet-French baguette, lacking the thin crispy crust we expected. By no means would this prevent us from coming back! Looking forward to trying the pho on our next visit because that dipping broth was absolutely delicious! read more

Nekst - Sous Vide Beef Banh Mi with Pho Dipping Broth - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

Great small place on the boardwalk. Friendly staff and made fresh almost right in front of you. Probably one of the best Pho's I've ever had. read more

Nekst - Beef Pho with chili sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Super TINY portions. Ordered a bowl of soup with extra noodles, extra protein totaling $20 and had them divide the soup in half. It barely filled up the small container. The chicken tasted canned. The beef was slightly better. Very disappointed with the quality of the pho. read more

Nekst - This is $20 bowl of soup cut in half. - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

The Pho' is absolutely fantastic! The service is great and it is right on the Columbia River! Try it out. You won't be disappointed.

Although the waitress told us they reopened the restaurant with the current menu only this summer, they demonstrated the business savvy and culinary talent they learned from decades of experience. The meal was delicious, price was reasonable, and service prompt and friendly. read more

Tofu banh mi - bread is crunchy outside and soft inside, just spicy enough, and homemade Mayo. Very nice sammie. Customer service is excellent. Pho and banh mi spot. read more

Nekst - View from patio seating - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

We were driving up coast & were looking for some hot vegan food & just happened upon this restaurant & were very impressed. They vegan pho & tofu sandwich were awesome. The sandwich was with a homemade baguette. Small, quaint & very friendly. We were even able to sit outside on deck with our pups. French pressed coffee from local roaster too! Thank you for being so inviting & welcoming to two weary travelers. read more

So good! I ordered the top sirloin banh mi French dip style (with pho broth). The sandwich was one of the best things I've ever eaten! Very high end ingredients. read more

Nekst - Top sirloin banh mi French dip style - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Excellent beef pho and beef bahn mi. My Vietnamese wife's only negative comment was that they served the pho in a tall paper cup, not a bowl. They were nice enough to provide a bowl on request. read more

I love this food! I remember when these two (owners) rolled into town in a VW bus with a a sign that said "Have Soup Will Travel" more than twenty years ago. They rented a tiny little hole in the wall space and started serving some of the best soup I've ever tasted along with incredibly delicious house made rosemary flatbread sandwiches. It didn't take long for them to grow toward a more upscale, sort of fine dining direction. The food, service and ambience were all excellent but it just wasn't the same experience. I know it sounds corny, but it was like the love that was infused into the food they made in those early days somehow got lost in the shuffle. Well fast forward two decades and I'm overjoyed to report the magic of simple food done extremely well is back on the menu! The pho, banh mi, salad rolls and rather large chocolate chip cookie are perfect. Literally. They are in a location that's kind of hard to find but trust me, it's a hidden treasure worth seeking out. read more

Nekst - Beef pho kit. - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

This is not Pho... tiny portion, no hoisin sauce, on a tiny to go container even though I wanted it for here. Another bad and disrespectful attempt at imitating Asian cuisine read more

Delicious pho and other Vietnamese offerings. Fresh, vibrant ingredients rich in flavor and crave worthy. Looking forward to eating here again. read more

Amazing place. We had vegan sandwich and pho soup. My son had beef soup and gave it 9.7/10. Said it's the best food he's ever had. Staff were very friendly. read more

Nekst - View - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

You'll never go away disappointed after visiting Nekst, whether it's their delicious pho, banh mi sandwiches, or their delicious giant chocolate chip cookies. However, if you really want to expose your taste buds to the extraordinary flavors and gastric delights of Chef Chris, attend one of their special dinners or dinners on Sundays and Mondays, through the end of August. Gastronomical heaven to say the least, although I am particularly partial to Jennifer's infectious smile! read more

Food is amazing! And the employees were so polite and welcoming. We got a banh mi (with a little cup of pho to dip, like a French dip) and some beef pho and it was so delicious. Ate it on the deck with a beautiful view. read more

Nekst - The view from where we ate our food. - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

great service and great food and the lady taking my order was very nice the food was fresh and all there sauces were all handmade including the salt I got the wings and the chicken pho the wings were very tender and the pho was flavorful I loved it also sick view and they also let us come in when it was closed this place was so good loved it read more

Tourist destination. Not your average run-of-the-mill establishment. Very Covid friendly, mask fully covering the nose and mouth. Plexiglass at the counter. Decaf French press available. Packaged for the ultimate safety and/or easy to go ordering. Outdoor covered seating. Indoor available also. We both got the loco moco. Really good. Gravy had spice and the patty and egg had great seasoning. The staff, likely the owners, are very kind. read more

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Very good Banh Mi, everything was very fresh. The service was friendly, efficient, and accommodating, and the restaurant was clean. We were disappointed in their main item, the Pho. It has a nice presentation, but the broth completely lacked any depth of flavor. I have to agree with one other review that stated that it was not really Pho. However, we'll be back for the Banh Mi. read more

I ate brunch here in September 2020. I really like the set up. 1. They are taking COVID precautions seriously. 2. There is outdoor, dog friendly, seating right on the pier with a great view of the water. Each table has its own little tent. I saw a sea lion. 3. I had the Huevos Rancheros and everything was fresh and tasty. 4. The French Press coffee was flavorful and strong. Note: they do not currently offer espresso drinks. 5. Excellent service. read more

I love this place, I probably eat here a bit too much. I just really love their pho! Also on Slurpalicious if you're looking for delivery

Chicken pho was super good. Definitely a unique take on pho! Delicious flavors and just the right amount of heat.

Not your regular pho restaurant. There's not a lot pho restaurants in Oregon so we were excited to find this place but were disappointed that this wasn't close to a regular pho place. The service and the view was really good but the food wasn't. read more

Stopped by for lunch, very good food, enjoyed the pho a great deal, only criticism I have is it would have been nice to have more beef in my pho, my girl had a ton of chicken in hers, I do understand the cost difference between the two but just would have been nice. Flavors were spot on and spice was great read more

Pho is hard to find on the north Oregon Coast, and good pho nearly impossible. The owner/chef of Nekst has perfected his take on pho. He sou vides his chicken and beef to a perfection where it's tender and flavorful with not fat or bits you don't want. Also a must have is their famous chocolate chip cookie, best I've ever had, and I've had some pretty good cookies from NYC and LA. My only complaint is that they are only open Monday-Friday and close before I'm off work so I will only be lucky enough to eat here again on a day that I don't have work read more

Nekst - Beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Astoria, Oregon

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Delicious pho'. The view is sic. Service was prompt I don't know what else you need, hangover cure for real.

Sure, Chef Holen's everyday menu is pho-nomenal. Choose soup or sammie and let Chef Holen do his magic. But did you know he also does hosted events? The best! Enjoy the beautiful view from the private deck while you meander in and out of the cozy inside space for a memorable event not soon forgotten. Astoria at its best. read more

Pretty good Vietnamese sandwiches! Soup was good too. Beautiful view of the Columbia river. Only Vietnamese place in town.

The service is excellent. I don't eat meat so I ordered the vegan pho soup and it was unexpectedly so so good. It was packed of flavor! I wish we have a good vegan pho soup here in California as good as this resto. read more

It was my first time there, and I purchased the beef and vegetarian noodle soup kit to take home and make. They were both delicious. It's difficult to locate pho in this area, and their soup was very similar to any pho you'd find in the city. The concept of a noodle kit that you can take home and cook fresh appealed to me. The staff is quite awesome and very friendly. I can't wait to go back, and this time I'll definitely ask for more soup and try their sandwhiches. read more

Really good bahn mi sandwiches. I got the tofu and my husband got the chicken. Excellent flavor! The only reason we're not giving it 5 stars is because we feel it's overpriced. $12 for a 6" sandwich with nothing on the side is a bit steep. The view is gorgeous which is I guess what you're paying for. Would say the sandwich would be better priced around $8. read more

We randomly lucked into to finding Nexst on the Monday holiday after July 4th. Everything was either closed or totally packed in Astoria. Nexst was nearly sold out when the very sweet and accommodating server managed to find two more delicious bowls of beef Pho and the last Banh Mi for us and our hungry 4 year old daughter. We were treated by some absolutely fantastic flavors, a great view right on the water and an extremely friendly staff. THANK YOU NEXST! Cannot wait to come back! read more

Stopped by as we were during back to Seattle from the Oregon coast and OH MY, so happy we stopped by! Got the tofu sandwich and the bread was so chewy and delicious! !! I would drive all the way from Seattle again just to eat here again!! read more

This place is delicious! It's not really breakfast and brunch but more like lunch at this point. Their flavors are incredible and the owners are so nice. We will be back again and again! read more

Delicious! The Pho has just the right combo of flavors, the Bahn me bread has that crunchy exterior but soft interior, and the ingredients are always fresh. I find myself making the drive from Seaside almost weekly to get my fix. So excited to have this restaurant in town. Worth the extra $2 for the pho kit, otherwise noodles will be too soggy. The staff are also incredibly friendly, just the type of business it feels good to support. read more

Until finding Nekst, my richest pho-related memory involved a rather questionable walk from a raucous Bia Saigon hall to nondescript food stall in an unlit alley. Though 11,924 km removed, Chef Daddy brings all the flavor of HCMC's finest purveyors of street food. His cuisine can easily stand on an international stage. The chicken (sous-vide!) pho is delicate, complicated yet approachable, and fragrant. Nekst's vegan version is packed with flavor and is well suited to combat the coldest and bleakest of North Coast days. There is a well curated selection of beverages; the Fort George Cathedral Tree is a classy substitute for 333 or Tiger. The owners are very friendly and cast no judgement on the fact that my wife and I often show up several days in a row. By all standards, Nekst should be placed within the first tier of must-experience Astoria. read more

The phó beef soup mostly tasted like Thai basil. I was looking for more taste of the broth and others. It wasn't that bad tho.