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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, low-fat, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, clean-eating, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently closed
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- H2. Special Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - $17.95: Extra pork hock, pork blood, and pork roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- H3. Vietnamese Beef Stew - $15.95: Served with rice noodle or egg noodle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- H4. Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup - $16.95: Shrimp, scallop, calamari, mussel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- H6. Shaking Beef Cube - $16.95: Served with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice Rolls - $14.95: Beansprout, lettuce, cucumber, pickled carrot, daikon, basil, roasted onion Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hue Specials - $15.95: Tapioca dumplings, sweet rice dumplings, rice dumplings, and rice cake. Served with fish sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
Pho - Rice Noodle Soup
- P1. Pho Combination - $15.95: Steak, flank, well-done brisket, tripe, tendon and meatball Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- P2. Pho Cali Deluxe - $19.95: Steak, flank, well-done brisket, tripe, tendon and meatball with beef rib Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- P3. Medium Rare Steak Pho - $14.95: Medium rare steak Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- P4. Flank Pho - $14.95: Flank Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- P5. Meatball Pho - $14.95: Meatballs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- P11. Oxtail Pho - $18.95: Oxtail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- P12. Chicken Pho - $14.95: White meat chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- P14. Seafood Pho - $16.95: Shrimp, calamari, scallop, mussel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pick Your Own Bowl - $15.95: Choose up to 3 toppings Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- A2. Crispy Spring Rolls - $6.25: Pork and shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- A1. Summer Rolls - $6.25: Rice paper wrap, pork and shrimp, peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- A1. BBQ Summer Rolls - $6.95: Grilled meat options, 2 rolls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- A3. Fried Chicken Wings - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- A5. Fried Calamari - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetarian
- V4. Vegetarian Pho - $14.95: Veggie broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- V6. Lemongrass Tofu Vermicelli Bowl - $14.95: Tofu, lemongrass, vermicelli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- V9. Vegetarian Curry - $15.95: Contains dairy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- V13. Tofu Banh Mi - $9.95: Tofu hoagie Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Vietnamese Salad Noodle Bowls
- N1. Special Vermicelli Bowl - $15.95: Grilled shrimp, pork and spring roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- N7. Grilled Beef Short-Ribs Bowl - $18.95: Grilled beef short-ribs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-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, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Pork Hoagie - $9.95: Grilled pork, pate, mayo, cucumber, jalapeño, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- D5. Limeade - $6
- D7. Coconut Juice - $6: With pulp
- D12. Iced Thai Tea - $6
- Vietnamese Phin Coffee - $6.95: Strong coffee with condensed milk
- Boba Milk Tea - $6.95: With black tapioca pearls
Restaurants near Pho Cali
- SouthEast Kitchen — Vietnamese
- Banh Mi Boy — Vietnamese
- Hibachi Grill — Japanese
- Poke Bros. — Japanese
- Crossroads Restaurant — American
- Cafe Napoli — Italian
- The Opulent Restaurant & Lounge — American
- Saladworks — American
- Cuzino's Family Kitchen — Italian
- Bull's Eye — Steakhouse
- Nick's Pizza — Italian
- Potstickers — Chinese
