I didn't think I'd ever try this place again after my first time - though the pho was good, the service was nonexistent. However, I had the good fortune of getting a job around the area and gave it another shot: it became my go-to for days I had time for long lunches as the service and pho both drastically improved. My girlfriend and I shared so many meals here to point that the staff just brought out our usual when we showed up: 1 regular beef pho + 1 large beef pho with extra tendons. Pho Cali is definitely one of the things I miss most about working near Whitehall / Ayrsley.