Sunday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Best Vietnamese Food in Lake Forest
Where Real Ingredients Meet Real Vietnamese FoodTry our most popular items
Welcome to Pho Tám Cali 🍜
Pho Tám Cali in Lake Forest, CA is your go-to spot for fresh, homemade Vietnamese food that feels like it came right from the kitchen. Located at 24531 Trabuco Rd I, we keep it simple—good food, fast service, and a casual place where everyone is welcome. We offer pho, banh mi, rice, and vermicelli dishes, all made with care. From handmade egg rolls to our house-made sauces and marinades, everything here is prepped fresh. It’s food that’s real and always made right.
Real Vietnamese Cooking Every Day🥢
We focus on doing things the right way. Our sauces aren’t store-bought—they’re made in-house from scratch. Our proteins are marinated with our own recipes, and we roll every egg roll by hand. You won’t find shortcuts here. If you’re coming for a hot bowl of pho or grabbing a banh mi on your lunch break, we make it fresh every time. That’s how we keep our flavors bold and our food worth coming back for.
More Than Just Pho🧋
We offer a full menu with something for everyone. If you're looking for something warm, go with our pho or rice dishes. If you want something lighter, our vermicelli bowls are a great pick. We also serve banh mi sandwiches that are perfect when you’re in a rush. Don’t forget to grab a bubble tea to go with your meal—it’s a favorite on our menu. And if you’re vegan, we’ve got good options for you too.
Order from Our Website
Getting your favorite Vietnamese food has never been easier. At Pho Tám Cali, you can place your order online and skip the wait. Just visit our website, choose what you want, and we’ll get it started right away. No phone calls or long lines—just fresh, fast meals ready for pickup or delivery. Perfect for lunch breaks, dinner at home, or when you’re short on time. Simple, quick, and always made fresh.
Fresh from the Kitchen
Take a look at some of our most popular dishes—made fresh, plated with care, and ready to enjoy. From steaming bowls of pho to colorful bubble teas, everything you see is served just like this at Pho Tám Cali.
Catering Made Easy 🍽️
Hosting a meeting, party, or family get-together? Let Pho Tám Cali handle the food. Our catering menu is packed with favorites like pho, banh mi, rice plates, and more—all made fresh with our house marinades and sauces. We prep everything with care so you don’t have to stress. From small lunches to big events, we’ll make sure your guests are well-fed and happy. Just tell us what you need, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Sip & Chill
Browse our drink favorites—from refreshing bubble teas to cool sips that go great with any meal. All drinks are made to order and full of flavor.
📅 Stop In Today
We’re open every day, with special Sunday hours from 10 AM to 3 PM. The rest of the week, we’re open from 10 AM to 8 PM. That makes it easy to swing by for lunch or grab dinner on the way home. If you’re nearby in Lake Forest or just passing through, make sure to stop in or order online. At Pho Tám Cali, we keep it fresh, simple, and always ready for you.
What our guests are saying
Check out our most recent reviews!
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.
Nelson C.
Amazing pho and even better seẻvice, broth was rich and flavorful. And everything tasted freshx absolute find! Both servers were really outgoing. It was busy and fast too. Definitely coming back!
Huong L.
Pho was amazing! They have unlimited noodles for the pho. Servers were really friendly too, They have daily promotions which was really good. Will be coming back for sure.
Luis C.
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Frequently asked questions
We are known for Boba, Lychee, Taro, Green Tea, Pho, Tea, Fruit Tea, Vegetarian Food, Spring Rolls, Salads, Thai Milk Tea, Milk Tea, Matcha Milk Tea, Banh Mi, Sandwiches, Deli Sandwiches, and Catering
We are located in Lake Forest, CA at 24531 Trabuco Rd I
We serve the following areas: Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Woods, East Irvine, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Kathryn, Rancho Santa Margarita, Frances, Upper Aliso, Modjeska, Como, Galivan, Williams Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Las Flores, Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Silverado.