This quiet, unassuming restaurant in Pasadena has an excellent selection of Pho, Bahn Mi Sandwiches and other dishes, but I usually come in for their inexpensive Bahn Mi. I got the BBQ pork this time around and you can't beat the $7.50 price (August 2026). The service is good and the prices are even better. Ambiance 9/10 Food 9/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Bathrooms 9/10 Value 10/10 Will I Return? Yes read more

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Good place to get a quick affordable meal. You can order at the kiosk for card/tap pay so you dont have to wait for someone at the register. They have Banh mi sandwiches, pho, stir fried noodles, spring rolls/egg rolls etc. Pho cost 13.50 for a large bowl. They also sell sesame balls with mung beans and some other snacks. The sesame balls are crispy on the outside and are .75 each. My son tried the new Char Chiu rice plate and said the sauce it came with was good. Outside and indoor seating available and they bring your order to the table when ready. Water, sauces, and veggies are self serve. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Menu - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

one of my favorite places to get banh mi from, i actually tried it for the first time from them and loved it ever since!! it's also great if you're attending PCC, since it's right across the street. I would usually get their pork banh mi which is really good. their pink lemonade and teas are tasty too! would definitely recommend. read more

I was in the Pasadena area one evening. I saw Pho Banh Mi Che Cali. I'm used to seeing them as Banh Mi Che Cali more so in the San Gabriel Valley area. Thought I check out this location with Pho in the biz name even though I didn't try their Pho for my first visit. There is a very small parking lot in the back behind the restaurant. Get here during low peak times if you want parking. Street parking may be limited. Good inside and outside seatings are available. You may choose to order via self-ordering kiosks or at the counter. I chose the counter option. Staff was friendly, nice, and helpful. I was eyeing their sandwiches, baked savory and sweet pastries, and desserts. I ended up getting a handful of items to-go as shown below. I actually ordered twice. I wanted more food LOL. Prices were reasonable. I feel this place is somewhat of a fusion between Vietnamese and Thai foods. Self-service veggie condiments station available for dine-in only. 1st Order: 1. Lemongrass chicken sandwich was very good. Definitely get again! 2. Spicy fried rice with chicken was delicious. 3. Pork banh pate was so very very tasty. 4. Mung bean non-sesame ball needs more filling and sweetness. 5. Coconut jelly was fantastic! Would get again. 6. Pandan tofu was bland. Needed more sweetness. 2nd Order: 1. Pork loaf sandwich was decent, but needed more pate. Veggies were very fresh. Bread was soft at the time of purchase, but after toasting it in the toaster oven the day after, it was nice and crispy... very good! 2. Egg rolls were okay. Nothing special. I will come back here for their yummy sandwiches. I will have to try their Pho next time. Happy Pho Banh Mi Che Cali! read more

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Yikes! While this location is conveniently located across the street from Pasadena City College, it's not a restaurant I would gravitate towards anytime soon. There are plenty of other offerings in the area. I grew up with the chain and have tried various locations. Pho Banh Mi Che Cali generally promises a large selection of affordable various Vietnamese dishes at a super casual environment. No frills and amazing value. Unfortunately, I feel like this location is trying to do a lot of things. They offer Ramen or Chinese soups. There's so many "new item" signs and I really think they are losing their core identity. I'm getting off topic. I ordered the Pho with extra beef. I found the self-ordering kiosk to be easy to use. I was able to pay, grab a number and find myself a seat. While it wasn't a very clean place, it was fine. Where I was disappointed was when I tried the broth of my pho. I think Pho should have been a slam dunk for this restaurant. It's a staple to Vietnamese cuisine, so I'm sorry to report - I thought it was bland. I would say the worst pho in recent memory. The price starts at $12.99, so it's a tad cheaper than a normal sit down, but with the portions I got, i really think it isn't an excuse. I noticed others customers in the restaurant ordered Banh mi. Perhaps that's a better bet. read more

This was not my first time here but it's been a while. This past Saturday there was a Jazz festival at Caltech and I decided on buying two different Bánh mì sandwiches to take to the show. The price of the sandwiches have risen, but what hasn't. Looking over the menu I ordered one teriyaki beef and one bbq chicken Bánh mì. The sandwiches were $7.50 each a great value and when my order was ready the lady asked if I would like a free tea. Both sandwiches were great. The teriyaki beef was not overly sweet, like some sauces are, and the meat was very tender. The bbq chicken was equally as good and the baguette was fresh with a nice crunchy crust. The inside of the sandwich and a good amount of veggies. I look forward to many return visits. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Bbq chicken & Teriyaki Beef Bánh mì $15 with free tea. - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Right on Colorado Blvd. Across from PCC this place has got great Pho. Prices aren't too bad and the food is delicious. Place your order at the counter and the food will brought to your table. Nothing fancy here just good food. There is parking in back that is shared with another business. It is a massage spa. More parking is available on Colorado Bl. The wait staff is typical of this type of establishment . Great place for friends and late nights. I came with friends around 9 and the place easy busy. read more

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The best Thai tea, no too sweet. I love that they have delicious bahn mi sandwiches affordable for students. I come here at least once a week. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali is located at 1425 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena California. It is located directly across the street from Pasadena City College. This is a very nice place to stop in and have a great lunch or dinner. Traditional Vietnamese food is their specialty. The foods are made from family recipes. Close attention is paid to preparation and flavor. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I needed extra explanations on some of the items and they were eager to accommodate my requests. I decided to try a soup and sandwich type of meal. For the soup portion I decided on the Special Pho Combination. For the sandwich Ham and Meatloaf. I sat down and waited for my order to be completed. After a short wait my order was ready and I was on my way home. When I unpacked my food I was impressed that everything was individually wrapped and placed carefully in the bag. Every ingredient of the soup had an individual wrapping. I was impressed by how much broth was given to put together my soup. I found the perfect bowl in my cabinet and combined all of the individual ingredients. They were all very fresh. The soup had a nice aroma as I warmed up the soup. The sandwich was ready to go and after the first couple of bites I was happy with my Ham and Meatloaf combination. Very impressed with the spice and flavor. This location has great parking. As well as a nice outside patio to compliment the tables that are located on the inside. The music coming through the speakers added to the ambience. I look forward to coming back and trying some of the other Vietnamese special foods on the menu. read more

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Got some delivery. The banh mi obama was pretty good, nice pork patties, good bread but could have used some mayo. The egg rolls were good as well as the fresh shrimp roll. Good yang chow fried rice. read more

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We came here for a second time after visiting the L.A. Arboretum, it was super busy, which is a good thing, it means the food is good. Unfortunately this time, they took way too long for my order. I was worried they forgot about me or there was an issue with the kiosk ordering not sending my order to the kitchen properly, because the kiosk was telling me it was out of paper. It took them a half hour to give me my to-go order. It's a very bustle-y place, don't expect a quiet atmosphere, the acoustics are not good, you will hear the loud clanking of dishes when they get around to bussing the tables. This is a place to get some authentic Vietnamese food on fly, prices are great. I got the vegetarian bun cha gio, I highly recommend. read more

My favorite place to get banh mis!! They have bogo deals on weekdays where you buy one banh mi for $7.50 and get the banh mi of the day for free (gotta order in person tho). Super cheap super awesome tastes good. read more

Always fast pick up, so tasty for a quick easy meal. A midweek family staple in our home.

Ordered a grilled pork banh mi for pick-up because I've been craving it for months! lol It was such a good sandwich. The baguette was fresh, not tough & chewy. The pickled veggies & herbs were fresh. The grilled pork was salty & umami. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cheap corner cutting establishment with so much potential but misses. The banh mi are small and have a sliver of meat. Beware.

Nice place to grab a quick meal. I got a bbq chicken banh mi and it was delicious. The sandwich was big and they were generous with the filling. I love how they put lots of veggies in it. Everything seemed seemed fresh and made to order. The egg rolls were okay and I probably wouldn't get it again. It tasted fine, just needed a little more filler. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Bbq chicken banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

12.23.2o24 Free drink 2pm-5pm with order of pho/noodles, vermicelli or house specials. You can even add a topping to the drink! The pork wasn't very good because it was very tough. The shrimp, however, was very fresh and favorable. The spicy beef noodle didn't come with a lot of noodles. The honey green tea was decent. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Pork and shrimp vermicelli, spicy beef noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Just ordered through door dash, and I didn't get any utensils for pho. That is just unacceptable. Will not order from here again.

Convenience if you're going to PCC located directly across from the school! Parking is street, there's a small lot behind the restaurant but there's never any spaces due to the other businesses. I got the lemongrass beef sandwiches, with two sandwiches you get a lemon tea for free. Other locations have different menus that are more extensive and better deals. Just a more exciting option than other sandwich shops. read more

Delicious Pho as always. Crispy egg rolls. Super low key place to eat and good service.

One of the cheap Pho and Banh Mi spaces in the area, quick and casual vibes. Pricer than places that have BOGO but it is in Pasadena. The customer base is typically college students from PCC so it's priced accordingly. I do recommend getting your money's worth through its Happy Hour where you can get free drinks. Take advantage of the self serve bar for extra veggies (bean sprouts, jalapeños, limes, basil, etc.) for your soup. You order from a kiosk. The service is fast and great. The sandwiches are filling with nice homemade buns. The Pho has a rich broth and comes piping out. read more

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I went here on March 30. My favorite part was the pork, it was grilled to perfection. It was a big bowl, I felt so full after eating it. The server was polite and got us the chopsticks we requested since we didn't have any utensils. They have a 15% off deal when we went so we also got egg rolls for takeout. They had a renovation so the walls are tile. I like the ambiance, it's pretty bright inside. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Grilled Shrimp and BBQ Pork Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I absolutely love finding hidden gems like Phở Bảnh Mì Chè Cali! From the moment I walked in, I could tell this place was special. Yes, it has an older look with worn tables, but let me tell you it's spotless and has so much charm! The staff is incredibly sweet, and I love that it feels like a family-run restaurant. There's something about places like this where you can truly taste the love in every bite. Now, let's talk about the food... WOW. I had their pho, banh mi, and spicy fried rice with chicken and shrimp and honestly, I can't even pick a favorite. Everything was next-level delicious! And as a huge fried rice fan, I have to say this is my top fried rice from any restaurant, period. Oh, and their egg rolls? Crispy, flavorful, and ridiculously good. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the experience is just all-around amazing. This is one of those places I'll be telling everyone about. If you're thinking about trying it just go! read more

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We absolutely LOVE stopping by Pho Banh Mi Che Cali whenever we're in Pasadena--but honestly, it's worth a drive from anywhere! The food is consistently fantastic, & the staff are always friendly & welcoming. Our favorite has to be the Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi--it's bursting with flavor every single time. If you're in the mood for authentic, delicious Vietnamese eats, this spot should be at the top of your list! * The Wandering Paw * read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Beef Bánh Mì - SO good! - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Reasonable portion of brisket pho but broth leaves much to be desired. Not a bone broth but beef flavored water. Could be worse but will do. No time to comment on other people's gripes of dirty chairs or rude staff. They came here to eat not to look for something wrong and they seem to forget that a lot. read more

Wow! Stopped here on a whim and they blew us away! My partner and I ordered the spicy vegan noodle soup, pad Thai w/ tofu, veggie eggrolls, tofu banh mi. Everything was so yummy, affordable, and came out fairly quickly. No photos taken since the food was devoured! Will definitely be adding this spot into our rotation! (: read more

Sometimes you can find me here two times a week, and sometimes, not for an entire month. As I write this review, I am planning my next visit for the delicious Vietnamese fare. Their Bahn Mi sandwiches are second to none and packed with so much fresh and delicious flavor! I have tried their sandwiches and their pho and both are great options. I tend to lean toward their sandwiches; plus, they're super cheap! Some locations even have a buy two get one free sandwich special (not the one in Pasadena, sadly!) They do give you a free honey drink if you buy 2 sandwiches, but it tastes like you're drinking a bottle of Chanel no.5. This is a great place to dine with your friends, but I usually just take it home to go. The parking situation at this location is a pain in the butt, but I rarely have problems. read more

Snagged the Obama banh mi for lunch and was very satisfied! Affordable and plentiful options, I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Came in around 4:45 PM during what seemed like a mid-rush, and unfortunately the place was pretty dirty. I ordered the beef pho -- the broth was just okay, but there were barely any noodles, which was disappointing for the price. The chicken pho was worse -- it tasted off, almost artificial, and not fresh at all. Overall, not worth the cost. There are definitely better options out there for the same price. I won't be coming back. read more

I was a little hesitant to try this place because it offers both Thai and Vietnamese food, and in my experience, places that try to do everything tend to not be great at anything. But it was nearby and we decided to get some banh mi sandwiches. Their pork banh mi was delicious. Everything on it was good, but the bread was especially standout. I haven't tried anything else here, but I would definitely come back for the sandwiches. read more

I went to Banh Mi Che Cali today, got a bowl of pho for dine-in and this tofu pudding for to-go. Pho was good, I like the soup. The chair was a bit dirty (some sauce on it), but that's fine for me. Service 8/10. When I left, I bought this tofu pudding. Dang, I'm sure that I paid for a pudding, not this stinky slimy tofu about $4 for this, definitely did not worth it. I'm an Asian and have tried this kind of pudding before, no place was like this. I'm sure that this one has expired. Overall, poor experience. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Went here to grab food after work. I asked to used to the restroom before wanting to ordering anything to eat and cashier gave me a fake code to restroom instead of saying they were out of service. And when I came back to register to order food they completely ignored me and didn't help with any service. So I decided to just leave. Unwelcoming and terrible customer service. read more

I asked the Hispanic female cook if I could exchange the food for something else. It had a weird taste to the food as you can see I didn't even touch it. She said no because the food was not spoiled. I would not be coming back again....... I even left my food there...... The young male who took the order was very friendly. She didn't want to exchange for anything else. She said I should take my food home and maybe some else at home will like it. Trust me if she would have offered I would have gotten a chicken soup that was very delicious..... read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Chicken Pho noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

My go to for shrimp Tom Yum soup. The taste of the broth is tangy perfect flavor. Perfect for this weather

We stopped here after browsing through the Pasadena City College Flea Market across the street and I am glad to have found this convenient spot. Casual interior, easy side street parking, and fair prices! My boba milk tea was good as well as the Vietnamese iced coffee (I prefer to let the ice melt a little as it is pretty strong!). I would have to try more items on the menu to give a more complete review, but left satisfied after my first visit! read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is a quick casual dining place. I ordered #1 pho and I know it has beef balls and other meats. I really liked the broth! They don't have many pho options to choose from. I think they have 3 or 4. The price is very fair for the portion size and quality. The toppings (bean sprouts, etc) are on a bar to the side of the register counter. The menu includes banh mi sandwiches and some other items. I'll be back! I saw lots of people come in to pick up or to go orders. It was definitely busy on a week night. read more

Pho Banh Mi Che Cali - #1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Always awesome food and the people are so nice. What's not to love. I'm on #27 for my next stop in. Thanks again!

I have only ordered from delivery apps but the food always arrives sooooo delicious. I got lemongrass beef vermicelli for dinner and lemongrass banh mi for lunch tomorrow but I ate both for dinner because I couldn't help myself. The bread isn't too hard, ugh I could probably eat another one right now. It's so fresh and I feel like all the flavors are perfectly balanced. I guess I have to go back for lunch again tomorrow read more

It was good food. Not a long wait and good prices. It was clean and the staff was attentive.

Not a restaurant I'd recommend. They do have vegan options, but the fried rice barely has any veggies & the pho soup barely has any veggies as well, there's no flavor to any of it, just empty carbs & spicy water soup read more