Mekong - Sandusky

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

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.

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.

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.

This charming little Vietnamese restaurant is a true gem located in Sandusky, OH. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive to our needs. I was recovering from a rough night and opted for the pho ga (chicken broth). The fresh herbs provided a wonderful garnish, and the soup itself was simply delicious — straightforwardly amazing! I highly recommend visiting this gem if you're ever in Northern Ohio. You won’t be disappointed!