I travel a lot for work, and I can say Pho Cali is, hands down, one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the country. Don't be fooled by its casual setting. It has the "hole in the wall" authentic kind of food without being a hole in a wall, and the service here has been unusually good. Here are menu items I've tried and highly recommend: Special Banh Mi Sandwich Nem Nuong Rolls Fried Egg Rolls Hai Nam Chicken Rice Plate Fried Chicken Rings House Special Pho Cali's Special Combo Rice Plate Bun Bo Hue Bo Ne And I order their cafe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee) all the time. When I'm in the Sacramento area or passing through, Pho Cali is among my top go-to places for Vietnamese food. I wish Pho Cali expands into the San Francisco Bay Area, where I live. read more

After donating blood, they told me to have a good meal so I chose take out from Pho Cali. Love this place. It's close by home and the food is delish! Got my favorite, #17 with vermicelli noodles. Also a strawberry smoothie with boba. Their boba is so good! Cash discount too! read more

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Pho Cali is definitely one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the area. We always order the shrimp spring rolls to start, and I usually get the half chicken plate, which is always flavorful and cooked perfectly. My kids love the bánh mì sandwiches, and the catfish is another standout dish that we highly recommend. The food is consistently authentic, the portions are generous, and everything tastes fresh. One bonus is that they offer a discount if you pay with cash. Overall, it's one of our favorite spots for Vietnamese food, and we always leave satisfied. read more

So good! I feel like every dish here is packed with flavor. Every time we're in the area, we have to make a stop here. I especially love their spicy beef noodle soup ( Bún Bò Huế) my favorite in town. Definitely recommend and we will be back. read more

Amazing service and food is amazing def recommend it flavor is flavorful and you can taste quality read more

Pho Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

This is one of the few restaurants around that stays open between 3-5pm. I came for a very late lunch around 3:30. They did have a fairly good number of customers during that time, perhaps for that very reason. It's a basic storefront restaurant in a strip shopping center. Nothing too unique or special, and it is clean. Parking is readily available so that shouldn't be an issue. Service is good. Again, nothing that one wouldn't expect for this type of place. I had a hunger for a sandwich, a Vietnamese one! Banh Mi. They had five basic types and I got the grilled pork. I tend to like a tofu, but that wasn't an option. We started with won tons for an appetizer. They were deep fried to a crisp. The sandwich was just OK, like everything else here. nothing special. I thought bread was a bit stale, not like I've had elsewhere. The sandwich also didn't pack mucn flavor. Overall it satisfied the hunger yet I doubt this is the high point of the menu. If I go again I'll try a Pho or a Rice Dish. I suspect they're better. read more

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The best Pho restaurant! We love Pho Cali! The service is great and fast! They accommodate any changes on the ingredients and prices are fair! Highly recommended their Pot stickers, Fresh spring roles, Number 19 with meat and 20! Also highly recommend their beef stew!!! read more

Pho Cali - Number #20.Hai Nam Chicken Rice Plate - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Got seated right away. The staff was efficient, and the food came out fairly quickly. Food: Grilled Beef Vermicelli Noodles: This vermicelli bowl really hit the spot. The grilled beef had a nice char and was super tender. There was a good amount of lettuce, pickled veggies, and cucumbers, which added a nice crunch and made the dish feel really refreshing. -House Special Pho: I was slightly disappointed with the broth. It was a bit sweeter than I prefer and also pretty salty. Aside from the soup, everything else in the pho was good--the meat was tender, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Portions here are generous, and they give you a good amount of meat. read more

Pho Cali - #26. Charbroiled Meat Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

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My dad's favorite place! He always gasses up this place, so i went ahead and tried it. It's soooo yummy! What a nice gatekeep, but the pho is amazing! Can't wait to try other dishes :) read more

Pho Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

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This is my second time here, and I love this place! We ordered the egg rolls once again, and, once again they were outstanding. We both ordered the Pho soup. One was the spicy beef noodle soup, #32 in the second one was the house special, #34. They were both outstanding. We had to take leftovers home with us because there was so much. Both dishes were absolutely yummy! And, once again, I will be back. read more

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I had the seafood noodle soup and it was my favorite. I usually get chicken noodle or the beef noodle soup. All of them are good, but my favorite is for sure the seafood noodle. The service is good, they take their time in serving but still within a courteous time. The ambiance is nice as well. A lot of people go here but there's good space within the restaurant. They have canned soda and ice for soft drinks read more

Pho Cali - Drink - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

The food at Pho Cali is always so so good. The ingredients are always fresh food always comes out hot. The flavors are always so deep. And the service is always great. Last server I had was named Tony he was super courteous and kind. He would always check in and was very attentive to how I was doing. The ambiance is nice music played was very good. And the restaurant is always clean. I will definitely be coming back read more

Pho Cali - Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Pho Cali is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking and it's fairly close to the Galleria mall. The place is quaint with furniture that's a bit dated. The staff is friendly and we were seated immediately. I got the house special pho with has everything (flank steak, tendon, meatball). Overall it was okay. The portion size was good but the meat was low quality and chewy. The broth is okay. I've had better pho elsewhere. read more

Pho Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

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What a nice find in Rocklin! Pho Cali is a short drive from the Roseville Galleria, and is a nice place to sit down for a good meal, especially as the offerings at the Galleria aren't the best. I've had this place bookmarked for a while, but didn't get to check it out until recently. The smell of boiling broth hit my nose as soon as I got out of the car. That's always a good sign. It was a hot day, but I still wanted pho. It wasn't very busy when we arrived, probably due to the heat, so we were seated immediately. The dining area isn't the largest, but it was clean and spacious. I went for the pho dac biet, while my husband went for the dry wonton and BBQ pork hu tieu. I also ordered a Thai tea. Our food arrived pretty quickly, and my bowl of pho was huge. It was packed with meat, broth, and a good helping of noodles. My husband's bowl was also filled well, and came with a good-sized side of wonton soup. I had a quick sip of my broth before adding any fixings, and it was delicious and fatty. It seemed that the kitchen staff didn't skim off the extra fat during cooking the broth, but I didn't mind. It was so beefy and flavorful. (Normally that would be reserved on the side as nuoc beo.) As far as fixings, the herbs were fresh. There was no chili oil at our table, but this was one of the rare times I didn't care about adding it, since the broth was so good. The noodles were perfectly cooked, however, the meat was tough for my taste. There was a ton of meat, so I'm definitely not complaining about the portion size, but the pieces of meat were neither sliced thinly or as tender as I would have liked. My husband, on the other hand, really liked his BBQ pork and wontons, and also said his noodles were really bouncy and to his liking. The hu tieu sauce was also flavorful. The Thai tea was refreshing and the perfect size. It wasn't watered down or too sweet, as I'm not a fan of sweet Thai tea. The balance between tea and cream was good. It also had the perfect amount of ice. I do not like when I pay $6 for a drink and the majority of my drink is ice. This had the perfect amount of ice. It is rare that I ever have leftovers when I get pho, but both my husband and I ate our fill and still had plenty of food left to take home. I ate all my noodles and brought home the broth and meat. Pho Cali is definitely worth it for the price, and since all their dishes are one-size, you can expect to take leftovers home. I'm hoping that next time, the meat is not as tough, but we shall see. I'll gladly return to Pho Cali again if I'm in the Rocklin/Roseville area for my pho fix, and would recommend this place for those looking for some delicious broth. read more

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We came back with friends and I can now say this is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in NorCal. In addition to the perfect chicken pho and delicious mama marinated grilled pork (nem nuong) spring rolls, their grilled pork banh mi sandwich? Divine. Top tier. Our friends also loved the stir fried egg noodles with beef (hu tieu xao bo). Unfortunately their BBH was a let down because it was way too sweet- looks like both their beef pho and BBH tend to lean that direction. Nonetheless, I am impressed that a restaurant can completely nail a variety of dishes and am excited to come back and try more items from their menu. 5 stars! read more

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This place smells so good like nice fresh soup and herbs and the customer service is so nice too

I've been here a few times and each time I am very satisfied. Their pho is so flavorful, I love it. Also the shrimp spring rolls are fireee especially with that peanut sauce. read more

Pho Cali - Pho, #03. Shrimp Spring Rolls (2 Rolls) - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Beef Stew Soup was excellent! Tasty and flavorful broth, large chunks of tender, fatty beef. Egg noodles were also great. Large portions of food with the perfect balance of soup, noodles and meat. (I didn't run out until I was finished) Guys were very friendly. read more

Pho Cali - Beef Stew Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

The pho broth is slightly on the clear/sweet side, but absolutely delicious and perfect for the day when we wanted hot soup. The chicken wings weren't super crispy, but they were made for dipping in the sauce and the sweet chili sauce it comes with is positively flavorful and fantastic. read more

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Updating my review as it's been about 4 years and I am a frequent flyer of Pho Cali. It's my go-to for Pho in the Rocklin area and is a solid choice, though not incredible. I'd give it a 3.5 star overall. The food is pretty good, portions are large and it's reasonably priced. Service is always quick and it's easy to get a table. The place could be cleaner or nicer inside and the ingredient quality is lackluster. The atmosphere is the worst part about it, it's not somewhere I'd likely take my friends or family or go for a date. It's pretty boring/stark inside and somewhat on the dirtier side. In fact, the tables and chairs are always a little sticky every time we go. Wouldn't recommend bringing young children as I'd be worried about them touching everything or making a mess. Temperature inside can also be a bit warmer or colder than I'd like. The soup flavor is good, and I feel like it is always a well seasoned broth. Personally, I didn't think the meat quality is that great and can be chewy, but that's not totally unusual. Produce like the bean sprouts, basil, etc are also not typically super fresh though not gross either. The service was friendly enough and fairly quick. The wait was maybe about 10 minutes for our meals. The place is never really busy whatever time of day or day of the week. There are always a steady stream of to-go orders coming in for pick up. Despite my gripes, it's solid option for Pho in the Rocklin area and the food is honestly really tasty. Just don't come expecting a "nice" sit down meal spot or really high-end or super fresh ingredients. read more

Pho cravings satisfied! Nothing special about this spot but sometimes that's a good thing. Just good'ol, traditional soupy bowls of delicious pho servings. Ambiance is welcoming but nothing classy with limited seating and a generous parking lot. Feels a bit old and outdated inside, but it's clean and the food tastes great along with yummy smoothies for pairing. Service was friendly and accommodating for my family of 6 but seating is primarily designed for parties of 4 and below. Pho dishes were delicious and classic. The sautee curry chicken was good but was sad to hear that it was the only curry fish they had. Thus the only reason for the 1 star deduction - other than that, smoothies and thai iced tea were fantastic! Had some banh mi w/beef to go (TBD but I'm sure it's going to satisfy our cravings 100%). Great local spot, recommended for a quick way to satisfy your pho cravings, and no stress with parking! read more

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My go to Pho spot. I lived in the San Jose for over 10 years and this spot has beat anything I have had there. If you are a beginner with Pho, I highly recommend the #43. Genuine authentic food and kind front of house staff. read more

Pho Cali - Their #47. Beef Stew Noodle Soup and #43. Sliced Steak, Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Overall they were okay, but some things didn't go well: the beef in the pho seemed lower quality than expected, the service was not as good and they forgot one of the things we ordered and took quite a while to get back to our table in order for us to let them know, and the taro smoothie was crunchy, as the ice was poorly blended. I've never had that happen before. The place did at least appear clean and welcoming. The pho was decent, and the broth tasted flavorful. But there were a few things that could have gone better. read more

I love this place. I'm here almost every week--sometimes by myself, sometimes with my whole family. At this point, the staff probably recognizes me already, lol. This place is a real comfort spot for me. I'm always satisfied and happy every time I eat here. The food is consistently good, and the prices are affordable. Definitely deserving of 5 stars read more

Pho Cali - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Brightly lighted room. Clean enough. Fast & friendly servers. I ate the crispy fried calamari and a giant bowl of stir fry rice noodle with seafood. My dining companion ate the beef stew with egg noodle. Crispy calamari is just passable. Probably just pre-packaged, frozen. Yes, crunchy. Rubbery calamari rings inside. Served super-duper hot. Not much flavor. A small bowl of sweet syrupy not spicy chili sauce served on the side. For $10 there's about 9 calamari rings on the plate. My seafood chow fun noodle dish was quite healthy. Chock full of diced vegetables. Seasoned mildly. I used a small bowl of Sriracha on the side to occasionally dip some morsels. There's at least 3 pounds of food on the big dish. I can eat like a hungry hound all day. I surrendered after about eating 1/2 of the meal. Brought the rest home for tomorrow's lunch. Tasted my friend's beef stew. Broth is sweet, not spicy. Beef hunks are tender. All done this inexpensive meal for both of us, $41 before tip, was quite satisfactory. I plan to return for a bowl of pho. Note: There is no alcohol served. No beer, no wine. read more

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Dang. This is the best pho I think I've ever had! We had the egg rolls, potstickers, a stir fry plate, and I had the bbq pork won ton soup with rice noodles. The broth and won tons were unmatched to any I've had before. The portions are LARGE. I am excited for my leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Our service was super fast and our server was soooo personable. My husband asked our server (jokingly) if he had ever dropped a bowl of soup before. With a serious face he said "No" but then we all chuckled. When he came with our food, he pretended to trip/drop the plate when giving my husband his stir fry hahaha. We will absolutely be back. read more

Pho Cali - BBQ pork won ton soup with rice noodles topped with siracha and fish sauce - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Pho Cali is one of our go to Vietnamese restaurants. My favorites are their chicken fried rice and rice plate with pork. The service is great, plus if you pay with cash, you get 10% off your order. Don't forget to grab ome of their complimentary guava candies before you leave. read more

Pho Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

The perfect restaurant for locals .! Great foods with authentic dishes such as their rice with variety of meats . Their soup choices are great and delicious.! Service is great...their clay pot catfish is my favorite .! read more

Your typical pho restaurant. Booths and fast service. Try their bun bo hue, they don't have everything in it that you would find in south sacramento but it works if you're craving it. Their Banh mi is the best in all of Roseville / Rocklin. Authentic taste from the bread, butter, and pate. And it's fresh! Definitely give them a try if you've never been. read more

Pho is literally just fat chunks and my calamari is fucking frozen brought my girlfriend here just to waste 75 bucks and the cashier kept looking to see if I tipped read more

Words can't describe how great pho Cali is. Me and my fiancé make it a tradition to come here once a week for amazing pho we get the number 43!!! Always helpful staff who work harder and harder each visit to insure great customer satisfaction!! read more

Pho Cali - ##43. Sliced Steak, Brisket - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Great as always! Love their Bun Bo Hue! The soup is delicious and very flavorful! Service is good! Price is reasonable! Parking is available! Must try if you're in the Rocklin area! read more

Pho Cali - Bon Bo Hue - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

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It was so bad, I do not recommend this place! Very unsanitary, from the floor to the wall everything is dirty, food is average. read more

Pho Cali - It was so bad, I do not recommend this place! Very unsanitary, everything is dirty from the floor to the wall, food is average. - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

The service is amazing . As soon as we sat down, we got our menus and were given ice water. Then when we were ready, our order was taken. I ordered a special request... Pho broth with just vermicelli and the fixings on the side. It was brought out exactly as I wanted! The Crispy shrimp rolls are AMAZING! Everything is so fresh and appealing!! Then the vermicelli and beef with veggies came out and it looked and tasted amazing. The Vietnamese pork roll sandwich was PHENOMENAL and we asked for some Peanut Sauce with it.. and we got a huge (perfect) portion fresh and warm. Omg with the sandwich, it was so tasty! Everything here... the service...the ambiance... and most importantly... THE FOOD are just SUPER!! Thank you for a great experience and we will be back (tomorrow ) read more

Pho Cali - Pho, Fried shrimp rolls, Vermicelli and beef with vegetables - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

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They serve FRESH noodles! On our way back to the Bay Area from Reno - we decided to stop for lunch in Rocklin and searched for a hot bowl of Pho due to the weather. This spot is LEGIT. Broth was strong and tasty, lots of meat and the best part was the fresh noodles. We are accustomed to good pho spots living in the bay and frequent Viet town in San Jose. This place definitely compares to some of the best Bay Area Pho spots. Clean, friendly, generous portions. Dinner time was busy and lots of take out orders. Pinning this spot for when we find ourselves in the area. read more

Great beautiful eating experience. Insane service and I didn't wait long for my food at all! read more

Pho Cali - Sandwiches - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

Still our favorite Pho place. The flavors are right on. The portions are a good size. Friendly staff. Lots of parking.

Across the last 9 bowls, never been disappointed- until today, the bun bo hue had an excessive crabby taste? Didn't taste as good as usual. Too much paste of some sort maybe? Hopefully just an off day. read more

This is my go to spot for pho and somehow i've never made a review. Hands down, best pho in town! The broth is savory, especially with toppings & sauces added. P.S. The portions are very filling, so always make sure to come on an empty stomach. :) read more

Pho Cali - #34. House Special - Vietnamese Near Me - Rocklin, California

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We had lunch here last Saturday. Service was top-notch and Food was amazing. We used to go to Pho Saigon but the service got so bad, so we left and had been going to the one in Citrus Heights. Now that we know Pho Cali has really good customer service and quality dishes, this is our new favorite place! read more