Pho Cali – Vietnamese
Steaming bowls of aromatic broth infused with star anise and charred ginger anchor the experience at Pho Cali, where the air is thick with the savory promise of slow-simmered Vietnamese classics. From the delicate, silky folds of traditional steamed rice rolls to the bold, lemongrass-scented heat of their signature spicy beef noodle soups, every dish celebrates a vibrant balance of fresh herbs and deep, complex flavors. The sizzle of wok-seared shaking beef and the comforting warmth of hearty stews invite diners to linger over a meal that feels both authentically rustic and masterfully refined.
4373, Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE, 19808 +13024023898 https://www.phocalide.com/0Cuisine: Vietnamese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Pho Cali
Dairy-Free at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including N7. Grilled Beef Short-Ribs Bowl, V13. Tofu Banh Mi and V4. Vegetarian Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including N7. Grilled Beef Short-Ribs Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hue Specials, V13. Tofu Banh Mi and V4. Vegetarian Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cali Special Hoagie and V4. Vegetarian Pho. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including V4. Vegetarian Pho, Steamed Rice Rolls and V6. Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 10 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including V13. Tofu Banh Mi, V4. Vegetarian Pho and Steamed Rice Rolls. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including V13. Tofu Banh Mi, V4. Vegetarian Pho and V6. Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Pho Cali
Pho Cali in Wilmington has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including V13. Tofu Banh Mi, V4. Vegetarian Pho and V6. Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Pho Cali
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cali Special Hoagie | 6.5 g | 78.9 g |
| Steamed Rice Rolls | 67.2 g | 21.2 g |
| V4. Vegetarian Pho | 7 g | 11.8 g |
| V6. Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl | 23.8 g | 11 g |
| V13. Tofu Banh Mi | 2.8 g | 9.5 g |
| D12. Iced Thai Tea | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| A3. Fried Chicken Wings | 17.3 g | 3.9 g |
| Vietnamese Phin Coffee | 6 g | 2.3 g |
| D7. Coconut Juice | 50.6 g | 0.8 g |
| V9. Vegetarian Curry | 44.8 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
House Specials
- H1. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - $15.95: Spicy beef noodle soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- H2. Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - $17.95: Extra pork hock, pork blood, and pork roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- H3. Vietnamese Beef Stew - $15.95: Served with rice noodle or egg noodle Available at: dinner, lunch
- H4. Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup - $16.95: Shrimp, scallop, calamari, mussel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- H6. Shaking Beef Cube - $16.95: Served with rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice Rolls - $14.95: Beansprout, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrot, daikon, basil, roasted onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hue Specials - $15.95: Tapioca dumplings, sweet rice dumplings, rice dumplings, and rice cake. Served with fish sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pho - Rice Noodle Soup
- P1. Pho Combination - $15.95: Steak, flank, well-done brisket, tripe, tendon and meatball Available at: dinner, lunch
- P2. Pho Cali Deluxe - $19.95: Steak, flank, well-done brisket, tripe, tendon and meatball with beef rib Available at: dinner, lunch
- P3. Medium Rare Steak Pho - $14.95: Medium rare steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- P4. Flank Pho - $14.95: Flank Available at: dinner, lunch
- P5. Meatball Pho - $14.95: Meatballs Available at: dinner, lunch
- P11. Oxtail Pho - $18.95: Oxtail Available at: dinner, lunch
- P12. Chicken Pho - $14.95: White meat chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- P14. Seafood Pho - $16.95: Shrimp, calamari, scallop, mussel Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pick Your Own Bowl - $15.95: Choose up to 3 toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- A2. Crispy Spring Rolls - $6.25: Pork and shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- A1. Summer Rolls - $6.25: Rice paper wrap, pork and shrimp, peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- A1. BBQ Summer Rolls - $6.95: Grilled meat options, 2 rolls Available at: dinner, lunch
- A3. Fried Chicken Wings - $11 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5. Fried Calamari - $11 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- V4. Vegetarian Pho - $14.95: Veggie broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- V6. Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl - $14.95: Tofu, lemongrass, vermicelli Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- V9. Vegetarian Curry - $15.95: Contains dairy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- V13. Tofu Banh Mi - $9.95: Tofu hoagie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Vietnamese Salad Noodle Bowls
- N1. Special Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Grilled shrimp, pork and spring roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- N7. Grilled Beef Short-Ribs Bowl - $18.95: Grilled beef short-ribs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vietnamese Hoagies
- Cali Special Hoagie - $9.95: Pork roll, pork belly, ham, pate, mayo, cucumber, jalapeño, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Hoagie - $9.95: Grilled pork, pate, mayo, cucumber, jalapeño, pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- D5. Limeade - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- D7. Coconut Juice - $6: With pulp Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- D12. Iced Thai Tea - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Vietnamese Phin Coffee - $6.95: Strong coffee with condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Boba Milk Tea - $6.95: With black tapioca pearls
Frequently Asked Questions about Pho Cali
- Is Pho Cali dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Pho Cali has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including N7. Grilled Beef Short-Ribs Bowl, V13. Tofu Banh Mi and V4. Vegetarian Pho.
- What can I eat at Pho Cali on a dairy-free diet?
- N7. Grilled Beef Short-Ribs Bowl, V13. Tofu Banh Mi and V4. Vegetarian Pho carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Pho Cali have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including V4. Vegetarian Pho and Steamed Rice Rolls.
- Is Pho Cali gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Pho Cali?
- Cali Special Hoagie, at roughly 78.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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