Cali Noodles & Grill, West Covina

Cali Noodles & Grill is strongly rooted in Vietnamese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine, but it's not hard to spot the California influence as well. All three styles rely heavily on the use of bright fresh veggies, dried noodles, and juicy meats.

Vietnamese BBQ rice plates are topped with your choice of two proteins, including shrimp, pork chops, chicken, or beef. Traditional Pho noodle soups might feature a health-conscious protein such as grilled chicken, a concept Californians love even more than calling San Francisco "St. Franny." Even Cali Noodles' drink menu integrates transpacific flavors—the mocha boba frappe, for instance, blends honey boba with chocolate and cream