We're a big fan of Vietnamese food, and made a quick stop here since we were visiting Philly's Chinatown. Service was friendly and quick. For our appetizer, we got the shrimp summer roll which was delightful. For the entree, we shared the Grilled Pork over broken rice. The pieces of pork were very shredded, and unfortunately , we were not particularly fond of this dish and felt it was somewhat lacking in flavor. The Vietnamese ice coffee did hit the spot, and was one of the best I've drank.
Ooly BALDI
Great place where you are well received and where you eat very, very well! Very fine cuisine and the boss is extremely kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy seo
The food itself is not that bad, but the service was horrible, and it was not clean. We were the last customers(alone) and the waiter was on the phone the whole time after giving us our food, and was calling very loudly. I never want to come back here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Olivia Fisher
I got the egg noddles with beef and the broth forever changed my life. So amazing. Thank you! Great for my gluten free roomie too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salam Bustanji
Great pho and Vietnamese food!I got the grilled pork banh mi and my colleague got the chicken pho. My banh mi was so good! And my colleague finished his bowl. One of the best banh mi sandwiches I’ve had in the city. The bread was perfect and the pork was so flavourful. Highly recommend to dine in for lunch or even take out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hy Taylor
Great good. I will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Miomir Kojic
The best restaurant in PhiladelphiaThey have good food places clean I can recommend to my friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A J0611
I've been eating here with my family for years and we're never disappointed! Delicious food at reasonable prices, always available seating, and they are accommodating if you have small children with you or a stroller. They also deliver.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TC Essex
Amazing food, me and my bf go there so often they memorized our order. Sweetest ppl that work
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
margarita contreras
Amaing people, food delicious and very clean place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Shrimp over Broken Rice, Summer Roll, Steak
Pho Cali offers some of the best food in Philadelphia. If you like Pho you need to try it. It's my immediate go to when craving any kind of soup. Their food is spectacular and the staff are kind and attentive. No matter how full I am, Pho Cali always leaves me wanting more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rare Beef Pho, Deluxe House Combo
Alice J.
A nice pho place in Center City, Philadelphia; one of the few that opens early (11 am) for lunch. As expected, no-frills service but dishes came quickly. Simple decor, but hey there's a power outlet by the table! That comes in handy to charge phones. Their pho is pretty standard; authentic and delicious.
Max F.
Pho Cali is my go to for pho, whether it is take out or dine in. I love the summery umami flavor of their broths, and the consistency and quality of their meats are unmatched. I particularly like the chicken pho in beef broth- try it some time! When ordering to go, they package up everything so noodles don't get soggy, which I really appreciate. Dining in is great too! They have hi top tables near windows which allow for very good people watching in Chinatown, right next to the arch. I ate here for lunch on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet. Good for a relaxing, slow bowl of soup to recover from the weekend! I really appreciated the kind service as well.
C Mayo
Really great food. The service isn't the fastest but to be fair it's a small family business and they are always busy (because the food is delicious). Have some patience and give them some grace, it's worth it for this rich broth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Randy B.
Best Pho in Philadelphia. Vermicelli noodles and broth is down right incredible every single time. They also make an iced coffee that is unlike anything I've had before, as well as a very unique-tasting lemonade. Shop is run by a mom and pop who are very nice people. It's also always a very quiet and relaxed atmosphere. What's more is the prime location-- You can see the beautiful historic arch outside through the windows.
We're a big fan of Vietnamese food, and made a quick stop here since we were visiting Philly's Chinatown. Service was friendly and quick. For our appetizer, we got the shrimp summer roll which was delightful. For the entree, we shared the Grilled Pork over broken rice. The pieces of pork were very shredded, and unfortunately , we were not particularly fond of this dish and felt it was somewhat lacking in flavor. The Vietnamese ice coffee did hit the spot, and was one of the best I've drank.
Great place where you are well received and where you eat very, very well! Very fine cuisine and the boss is extremely kind and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food itself is not that bad, but the service was horrible, and it was not clean. We were the last customers(alone) and the waiter was on the phone the whole time after giving us our food, and was calling very loudly. I never want to come back here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I got the egg noddles with beef and the broth forever changed my life. So amazing. Thank you! Great for my gluten free roomie too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pho and Vietnamese food!I got the grilled pork banh mi and my colleague got the chicken pho. My banh mi was so good! And my colleague finished his bowl. One of the best banh mi sandwiches I’ve had in the city. The bread was perfect and the pork was so flavourful. Highly recommend to dine in for lunch or even take out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great good. I will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best restaurant in PhiladelphiaThey have good food places clean I can recommend to my friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been eating here with my family for years and we're never disappointed! Delicious food at reasonable prices, always available seating, and they are accommodating if you have small children with you or a stroller. They also deliver.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, me and my bf go there so often they memorized our order. Sweetest ppl that work
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amaing people, food delicious and very clean place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Shrimp over Broken Rice, Summer Roll, Steak
Restaurantji Recommends
Pho Cali offers some of the best food in Philadelphia. If you like Pho you need to try it. It's my immediate go to when craving any kind of soup. Their food is spectacular and the staff are kind and attentive. No matter how full I am, Pho Cali always leaves me wanting more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rare Beef Pho, Deluxe House Combo
A nice pho place in Center City, Philadelphia; one of the few that opens early (11 am) for lunch. As expected, no-frills service but dishes came quickly. Simple decor, but hey there's a power outlet by the table! That comes in handy to charge phones. Their pho is pretty standard; authentic and delicious.
Pho Cali is my go to for pho, whether it is take out or dine in. I love the summery umami flavor of their broths, and the consistency and quality of their meats are unmatched. I particularly like the chicken pho in beef broth- try it some time! When ordering to go, they package up everything so noodles don't get soggy, which I really appreciate. Dining in is great too! They have hi top tables near windows which allow for very good people watching in Chinatown, right next to the arch. I ate here for lunch on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet. Good for a relaxing, slow bowl of soup to recover from the weekend! I really appreciated the kind service as well.
Really great food. The service isn't the fastest but to be fair it's a small family business and they are always busy (because the food is delicious). Have some patience and give them some grace, it's worth it for this rich broth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best Pho in Philadelphia. Vermicelli noodles and broth is down right incredible every single time. They also make an iced coffee that is unlike anything I've had before, as well as a very unique-tasting lemonade. Shop is run by a mom and pop who are very nice people. It's also always a very quiet and relaxed atmosphere. What's more is the prime location-- You can see the beautiful historic arch outside through the windows.