MEO Kitchen — Restaurant in Phú Quốc

Highly received on Google so we came by for dinner in a group of five. Had to wait about 10 minutes and they direct you to the coworking space next door so you can sit in AC. Someone will come get you when your table is ready.

By the time we sat down, I’d say maybe half the restaurant had emptied out. We ordered quite a bit of food for the table - 2 massive banh xeos, two beef fried rices, two orders of egg rolls, the beer and skewer combo. However, we didn’t realize that the two fried rice dishes each come with a skewer and that each banh xeo order came with four egg rolls each. We ended up with 16 egg rolls - it was a brutal amount of food. Food was amazing! Everything was fresh and full of flavor. I ordered a mango smoothie and it was absolutely delicious with fresh pieces of mango on top.

My only negative comment about this place is the service was truly awful. A table sat right next to us, same server, had their orders taken immediately. We couldn’t catch any servers eyes, no one came after we’ve been sat for 10-15 minutes. We flagged a busser to take out order and she tried to get our server to no avail. She ended up taking our order to the server. Two tables got sat next to us and had the same issue with the server not serving them. One actually flagged down the same busser I did but the busser looked at them and didn’t come help them like she did us. The woman ended up taking the paper to the hostess. When our server came, we had asked for extra plates/napkins/sauces that didn’t come - had to ask a few extra times. Definitely not impressed by the service at all but the...

MEO Kitchen in Phu Quoc has garnered positive reviews for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, generous portions, and welcoming atmosphere. Located at 126 Đường Trần Hưng Đạo in Dương Đông, the restaurant is popular among both locals and tourists, particularly Korean visitors.

🌟 Highlights

Signature Dishes: The restaurant is renowned for its bánh xèo (Vietnamese savory pancakes), beef pho, and BBQ skewers. The bánh xèo is especially praised for its crispy texture and flavorful fillings, often accompanied by fresh herbs and vegetables.

Generous Portions at Reasonable Prices: Diners appreciate the large serving sizes and affordable pricing, making it a great value for money. A typical meal for three people can cost around 400,000 VND (~22,000 KRW), offering a cost-effective dining experience.

Clean and Spacious Environment: The restaurant maintains high cleanliness standards, with staff wearing hats and masks in the kitchen. The interior is spacious, featuring multiple floors and seating arrangements suitable for various group sizes.

Friendly Service: Customers have noted the attentive and friendly service, with some staff members able to communicate in Korean and English, enhancing the dining experience for international guests.

📍 Location & Hours

Address: 126 Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, TT. Dương Đông, Phu Quoc City, Kiên Giang 92000, Vietnam

Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Given its popularity, especially among Korean tourists, it's advisable to visit during off-peak hours or consider making a reservation to avoid...

Not bad, but definitely not worthy of the high Google rating (4.8 stars at the time of writing), which is likely inflated by the incentive of a free drink per review (see photo).

The food was pretty good. We got the couple combo 2, which included pho bo, banh mi chao, and rau muong xao toi for 260,000 VND.

The pho was OK but needed some additional sauce and fresh chilli, which was provided. We also asked for lemon or lime but they said they don't have any. One strange element of the pho was that the mung bean sprouts served as an accompaniment were heated up so lost all their crunchy freshness.

The banh mi chao was tasty but not like any banh mi I've had before. The bread was nice and crunchy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, as it should be. It was a 'build your own' deal with the bread served separately from a hot plate which contained sausage, cheese, egg, beef, onion, pickled vegetables, and pate.

All washed down with a Bia Bivina (30,000 VND) and a Coke Zero (20,000 VND) for a total of...