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Step into Pho Tam Cali and get transported straight to the heart of Vietnam with every bite. Nestled in Lake Forest, serves up soul-warming, aromatic pho that’s rich, bold, and made the traditional way—slow-simmered broth, tender cuts of meat, and fresh herbs that hit all the right notes. Whether you’re here for a quick bowl of their legendary beef pho, crispy egg rolls, or a refreshing iced Vietnamese coffee, Pho Tam Cali delivers flavor, freshness, and fast, friendly service every time.
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Address: 24531 Trabuco Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: (949) 215-9552
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Reviews
Tony Huang
One of our favorite Vietnamese spots — the food is always great and the staff are genuinely kind. They accidentally missed one of our noodle dishes, but after we mentioned it they were so apologetic and even took it off the check. Their sincere attitude was really touching. Great food and even better service — we’ll definitely keep coming back. ☺️
… moreWalnut Go
The store is compact but vibe is okay though. Service is very slow as I waited for too long to get a water. The rare beef and the rib did not come out as I expected from an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. The sprouts were not fresh.
… moreRon Scolesdang
I got their special pho bowl. Broth was warm not hot. People are pleasant but not very helpful. Wanted to support a local business nearby. So came in. Ate lunch and tried to get some. Catering told me they couldn’t make it happen then they could then offered a discount then couldn’t honor the discount so I got over it. Now I’m on the way to another restaurant to order catering, which was the primary purpose of me stopping in. If this is a family run business, they need to go above and beyond to make the client feel special, especially if they’re willing to spend hundreds of dollars at your business if they are just employees they need to train better staff that cares. I love giving small businesses as a chance, but unfortunately, this time I am off to lees sandwiches. Their pricing is consistent, and my order will be ready within minutes.
… moreCharlene
Literally the best VN food in Lake Forest. I’ve been trying various VN restaurants in the area and their pho/BBH has not been up to par with the flavors I was used to (my family runs a VN restaurant so I recognize which flavors are good). Pho Tam Cali hits the spot with the right seasoning, and I’ve been back twice already and I’ll likely be a frequent customer. Great pho broth, spicy pho broth is like BBH but no BBH noodles or veggies 🙁 that’s my only wish for menu change. Banh mi’s are excellent, as is the Che Thai. Highly highly recommend.
… moreJoshua Estrellado
This place has variety of your favorite Vietnamese dishes and sandwiches. Flavorful broken rice pork chop and beef pho soup. I’d recommend for everyone to give this spot a try.
… moreronnie clarin
Wasn’t expecting to go here but we were in the area and have seen this place a few times in social media so I was excited to try it. Absolutely didnt disappoint at all! He the ribeye+ beef back rib. That beef rib is huge and the broth from that pho was so flavorful and “CLEAN” it wasn’t oily or greasy. We also had some spring rolls and a báhn mi. Everything was made with super fresh ingredients. The staff greets you the moment you walk in and are very friendly and attentive thought the service. This spot is definitely a must try. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreHelene K
Have been to this place 3x now and each time is delicious.
Have had the Thai tea which isn’t overly sweet which I enjoy. I’ve had the vermicelli with shrimp, egg rolls, sweet potato fries, crispy pork belly banh mi, and shrimp pho. My buddy had the signature pho with the and said it was delicious. All delicious but I would definitely say vermicelli is my favorite. Would recommend. The bread for the banh mi is so nice and light. Service is great.
You get that family feel and it’s so nice to see. I’m basically bringing all my coworkers for lunch each time I visit. Definitely worth a try.
… moreHave had the Thai tea which isn’t overly sweet which I enjoy. I’ve had the vermicelli with shrimp, egg rolls, sweet potato fries, crispy pork belly banh mi, and shrimp pho. My buddy had the signature pho with the and said it was delicious. All delicious but I would definitely say vermicelli is my favorite. Would recommend. The bread for the banh mi is so nice and light. Service is great.
You get that family feel and it’s so nice to see. I’m basically bringing all my coworkers for lunch each time I visit. Definitely worth a try.
Nelson Chu
We are well serviced. The price here is worthy for its meal and service. The pho is very delicious. They mix Vietnamese and Peru cuisine together and I can’t wait to try them next time.
… moreMichele Leocadio
✨ Hidden Gem Vietnamese Spot ✨
There is a new must-try restaurant in the OC!! You definitely want to save this for later!!
Meet Krystle & Richer Ta, who opened this restaurant in February. I just happened to stop by when both were there. They are the nicest people, who want to ensure an excellent experience for all their customers.
All their sauces and egg rolls are made in-house and all the proteins are freshly prepared with their own unique flavorful marinades.
When it comes to Pho, the broth and the meat are what makes or breaks it. Just from the first sight, I knew it was going to be amazing! The broth is cooked for 24 hours and it comes piping hot. It’s the best homemade authentic Vietnamese pho, very rich but light, balanced and clean umami tasting pho broth. The meat is high quality with a good meat-to-noodle ratio.
Everything I tried…
– Egg Rolls: Minced pork and shrimp with glass noodles, onions and carrots and their house nuoc cham sauce.
– Shaken Loaded Fries: Thin and crispy Garlic fries topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and jalapenos, shaken sliced beef belly and sriracha aioli.
– Pho Tam Cali Special: Thinly sliced rib eye, meatballs, brisket and beef back rib. Comes with bean sprouts, lime/lemon, thai basil and sliced jalapeños.
– Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi: Comes with crispy pork belly, butter mayo, pate, cilantro, jalapeños, pickles, soy sauce.
– Matcha Milk Tea
Tip: get the Banh Mi sandwiches for your next picnic, bridal or baby shower, staff lunch, party or event. You’ll thank me later
Everything I tried was delicious but my favorites were the Pho Tam Cali Special and Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes!
Definitely my new go-to Vietnamese restaurant. Give it a try and let me know what you think
… moreThere is a new must-try restaurant in the OC!! You definitely want to save this for later!!
Meet Krystle & Richer Ta, who opened this restaurant in February. I just happened to stop by when both were there. They are the nicest people, who want to ensure an excellent experience for all their customers.
All their sauces and egg rolls are made in-house and all the proteins are freshly prepared with their own unique flavorful marinades.
When it comes to Pho, the broth and the meat are what makes or breaks it. Just from the first sight, I knew it was going to be amazing! The broth is cooked for 24 hours and it comes piping hot. It’s the best homemade authentic Vietnamese pho, very rich but light, balanced and clean umami tasting pho broth. The meat is high quality with a good meat-to-noodle ratio.
Everything I tried…
– Egg Rolls: Minced pork and shrimp with glass noodles, onions and carrots and their house nuoc cham sauce.
– Shaken Loaded Fries: Thin and crispy Garlic fries topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and jalapenos, shaken sliced beef belly and sriracha aioli.
– Pho Tam Cali Special: Thinly sliced rib eye, meatballs, brisket and beef back rib. Comes with bean sprouts, lime/lemon, thai basil and sliced jalapeños.
– Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi: Comes with crispy pork belly, butter mayo, pate, cilantro, jalapeños, pickles, soy sauce.
– Matcha Milk Tea
Tip: get the Banh Mi sandwiches for your next picnic, bridal or baby shower, staff lunch, party or event. You’ll thank me later
Everything I tried was delicious but my favorites were the Pho Tam Cali Special and Crispy Pork Belly Banh Mi. Can’t wait to go back and try more dishes!
Definitely my new go-to Vietnamese restaurant. Give it a try and let me know what you think
Steven Lin
Update 2: We decided to give Pho Tam Cali another try after the response from the assistant manager. We’re happy to say that the Pho broth has improved. It’s still not as rich as our original visit but the flavor was good. There was ample meat and the noodles were cooked the way I like. We did take advantage of the unlimited noodles.
Update: I have to agree with another recent review. Their broth has changed and not for the better. It used to be rich, like the picture. It’s now much thinner and less flavorful. It’s a shame. We really liked this place.
Original review: When it comes to Pho, the broth and the meat are what makes or breaks it. The broth is really, really good. The rib-eye steak is high quality and tender. We are definitely coming back.
… moreUpdate: I have to agree with another recent review. Their broth has changed and not for the better. It used to be rich, like the picture. It’s now much thinner and less flavorful. It’s a shame. We really liked this place.
Original review: When it comes to Pho, the broth and the meat are what makes or breaks it. The broth is really, really good. The rib-eye steak is high quality and tender. We are definitely coming back.