BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING - THIS PLACE IS CASH ONLY Borrow, lie, steal cash before coming here bc this place is such a hidden gem. Actually anything in this area is tbh ... I love vietnamese food and these egg rolls HIT THE SPOT. The people working here are very friendly and nice! If you have any questions, they're very nice and will answer. They also have sandwiches, eggrolls, and bean cakes. We ordered 16 eggrolls to take home and 2 sandwiches. I got the Meat loaf + pate which was really good and only $7.50 which is a steal. read more

Will you fight me for some of the best egg rolls in San Diego? This best kept (not so secret) mom and pop location serves the freshest and tastiest Vietnamese egg rolls in San Diego. I'm surprised they're not viral. But I'm glad it's kept that way. Otherwise, might have to fight someone to make sure I get my fill. They serve sandwiches and plates here. But the one thing worth coming for is the egg rolls. Did I mention the egg rolls? Make sure to bring cash. Cash only at this venue. Okay! See you there read more

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07/20/26 We had lunch in the same lot as this place. Before driving back home, we decided to go in and check out the finger food. We chose to get four egg rolls for $1.45 each and four pâté chaud for $1.75 each. I order egg rolls here every time there is a get-together, and they never disappoint. Check out their other selections for party trays as well! read more

Came for the Egg rolls and got a Vietnamese ice coffee too. I don't live in the area but came out of my way to try this spot I've heard so much about. The egg rolls are filled with goodness inside and packed with flavor. The rice paper on the egg roll wasn't crispy and more chewy. It was okay IMO the Viet iced coffee was straight gas and recommend. Parking lot is tough but there is street parking. A couple of tables inside to eat. 3.5 stars for me read more

A-Chau - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I hear so much hype about this place. But when I took my friend from the Bay Area to pick up snacks, there was not much selection. I did not try the egg rolls everyone raved about. Parking lot is tiny. Not in the best neighborhood. Staff were friendly and helpful. read more

A Chau has always been a nostalgic spot for me. I've been coming here since I was 14, and their food, drinks, and service have consistently been so good over the years. They offer a wide range of options, whether you're in the mood for a full meal, bánh mì, egg rolls, or just a drink. Their egg rolls are top tier and incredibly nostalgic, easily one of my favorites. It's a great place that has always stayed solid, and I know I'll keep coming back. Just a heads up, they're cash only. read more

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Been coming to this place since I was a kid! Banh mi dac biet is now $7.75! Eggrolls are $1.50! No doubt, the best eggrolls in San Diego! Parking can be tough but the sandwhich is always filled! Plenty of other food options such as rice plates/ vermicelli bowls as well! read more

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Of course the vid/reels brought me here tooooo!! I was curious and wanted to try the rolls to see how good it is and have to admit that, these rolls was amazingly good! First off, CASH Only!! I wish they take credit cards as I tend to buy more vs. cash. During this visit, I didn't have much cash left due to coming from Las Vegas, hehe. The slot machine took all my cash, hehe! The shop is located in the corner end of this tiny complex and parking is very scarce and tight. We did wait lo ng for a parking spot. Tiny shop just for take out. I spot the famous rolls and had to take my photos first before placing my order. The only thing I dislike about A-Chau is there are no prices on the products and have to ask, I hope the kind gentlemen wasn't irritated, here is what I got: Famous Rolls- $1.50 per rolls , Mochi rice-$4.50 Vietnamese Bao, $3.00 moon Cakes, prices varies. I think I asked for some other items but got memory lost right now. hehe. One thing I do regret is not buying more rolls, I only got 4 ( 2 for hubby and 2 for me just to try. I also got 2 mochi rice with pork/mung beans and 2 Vietnamese buns. & The verdict of the Rolls, My hubby is not a fan of spring rolls but I am surprised he likes this, its a pass for him. As I took my first bite, Wow, these rolls are really good! Crispy, fresh, Very full and filling, I tried both types of egg rolls and I like the one with rice paper more. The rolls are filled with lots of meat, long rice, and carrots. I wish they added wood ear mushroom, that would make it taste so much better! just my opinion, hehe Glad I gave it a try, checked A-Chau off my bookmarks and I can't, wait to grab more extra rolls, when I am back at SD again. read more

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This is THE spot for egg rolls and banh mi sandwiches. I absolutely love the fried egg rolls. I initially got salty they got to 1.50 a piece but I still find myself constantly coming back every week. It is more of a spot you'd order take out, it gives off fast food vibes with how their shop runs but they have 3 booths inside. Service is fast and no frills and you will constantly see people come in to order cater trays of food! Be sure to bring cash as it is cash only. read more

I saw a vid on social media dubbing this spot as THE place for egg rolls. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE: Parking: Welcome to Little Saigon, they got a parking plaza but it can get busy so street parking can be good. Seating: Total 12 people, 3 groups. It's a grab and go spot or chill and hide. Vibes: San Diego's Little Saigon has a nice charm. Everything seems to be accessible being just a hot skip jump away from things. The murals are lovely and the architecture is pleasant. The spot itself is nothing too flashy, a shop decorated with food in stock and cultural decor. Nothing too flashy here. They seem most busy during the morning and for taking orders. FOOD: Wonton-wrapped egg roll (Recommend) Wrapped in the wonton (flour) so you get a nice crisp with nice bubbles. A nice portion of meat stuffing. Rice‑paper-wrapped egg roll (Recommend) A nice bubbly and crispy texture, giving it a different type of crunch. It felt a little bit liter. Shrimp Tempura (Recommend) Good crunch and nice brininess with the shrimp. It's good alone Vietnamese Coffee (Recommend) Yup... this is as strong as your usual Vietnamese coffee, thus this gets my approval. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Don was great! Straight busy (due to the busyness) and friendly. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Great! Delicious selections, reasonable food, and a steady experience. I did miss out on the spring roll but I guess that's for another adventure. For those that are fans of eggrolls of all kinds, yes this spot is for you. It truly is rare for a spot to have various types of eggrolls so that was cool to see! Pro Tip: *Cash only! read more

A-Chau - Woooo! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

I decided to venture from my standard Banh Mi order and so glad I did. I actually had time to sit down and eat so I ordered the vermicelli bowl on Monday afternoon for lunch. Had to snag one of their famous egg rolls too! I ended up chatting it up with another regular who sat at the table next to me. After he left, the owner sat there enjoying her lunch and we ended up talking for a long time. She shared some longans with me gave me a hug as I departed. This is exactly why I love supporting my local businesses. It's families supporting families! read more

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CASH ONLY! The best eggrolls in San Diego, no doubt! It's the only thing we frequent back for. They're a small takeout shop that sells hot food from banh mi to snacks and desserts like xoi. Not only was there a menu board to order from but there's also a hot food table display that you can quickly have them package to go. The parking lot is shared and can be somewhat hard to find. So heads up! read more

I've been going to this place for so many years. Best Vietnamese iced Coffee with condensed milk and Rice paper egg roll in town. The coffee is strong and well sweetened with good amount of condensed milk. And egg rolls is phenomenal. Not many places offer the one with rice paper. Love it!! read more

Though partner preferred the banh mi vs the egg roll, partner didn't feel well after eating banh mi possibly due to the off tasting spread (maybe pate) on it. Egg roll ($1.55 tax included) was just okay. Cash only, extremely limited parking. Taste and quality are not worth the hassle. read more

A-Chau - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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First things first. Cash only!!!! Also very small and very busy parking lot so give yourself just a little time to park. This place reminds me of the long gone and much missed Lilly Cafe in Long Beach. The bbq pork Banh mi was quite nice. Very tasty and the right balance of meat to veg , savory sweet with that nice crunch of the veg and the crisp then soft texture of the bread is what I love about a good bahn mi and they nailed it. The egg rolls are good. Two types, both have the same pork filling. One has a traditional wrap and the other a blistered crisp wrapper. Both are good . So yes, I do recommend. Go , try the other menu items. Provecho !! read more

This place has been around and I've had it before when I was younger but didn't grow into loving it until recently. I usually order the pate cha lua with extra mayo and extra pate. Trust me, you will not regret that! Sometimes when I'm extra hungry I would get the pate so (Vietnamese puff pastry) on the side, it's such a great combo. Of course getting the egg rolls is a must! Parking is terrible but you're only there for like 5 mins so it's worth enduring the parking problems Highly recommend! read more

Still my fav vest egg roll by far despite prices going up. My go to place my go to is sandwich cafesuda and bag of egg rolls. I'm happy !

Food: Vietnamese Egg Roll (10/10) - the best spot to get these type of crispy egg rolls that are fried with the rice paper wrapped around them. Vietnamese coffee (9/10) - very strong! if you love strong coffee this is a decent spot to grab and go Certain food items sold on the counter will sell out by a certain time as well. Service: Straightforward ordering process at the counter. Bring cash! Ambiance: Just a small spot with few tables but most people usually grab and go the to-go items. read more

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Affordable pricing, very good rolls. They are stuffed with meat. It was very easy to walk in n out. I got the pork bahn mi, if it had more sauce/mayo, it would be a lot better. Will come back. read more

A-Chau - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Our go-to spot for Vietnamese egg rolls. The service is fast and friendly. You can also call ahead of time to place an order.

Every local knows this is the BEST bánh mi restaurant in san diego. The prices are perfect for the size of the sandwich. It's a quaint mom and pop-esque shop. Food is mainly meant to go so seating is very limited. If you plan on eating inside i'd allot ~5-15 minutes to find parking because it can be hard. My beef sandwich was so flavorful, it kind of had a sweet and sour flavor which was really yummy. read more

A-Chau - Beef Sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here looking for eggs rolls, that's all I get here! Made with your typical traditional egg roll wrapper or with the rice roll wrapper. I prefer the rice wrapper here. They are salty yumminess! Each egg rolls is just about $1.50. Got six egg rolls on my last visit for $9.05. A few things to know... Tiny shop, with a horrible parking lot! I usually pick up a few egg rolls on my own while I'm running errands, but on my last visit thankfully the hubs was with me. A large box truck was making a delivery to the supermarket in the back of the lot and pretty much hosed both entrances. No getting in or out for anyone. Hubs ended up parking in front of the truck waiting while I ran out to grab a few egg rolls. The tiny store is usually packed! Inside there's limited seating, but not one open spot on my last visit, with a line of six people deep when I arrived. When I got to the counter, another auntie/grandma was bringing out more rice wrapped egg rolls. They are cash only, so make sure you got some green before coming here! Good luck parking, street parking is always packed, but best to try to on the street for a quick in and out. Enjoy! 2025: 10 read more

A-Chau - Rice wrapped egg rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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How have I never rated A-Chau? This tiny spot has been my go-to for all my Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month and/or Lunar New Year event needs. Their chả giò are a staple - generously filled, fried to perfection, delicious to the last bite - I've spent more money at A-Chau in the last three years than I had in the previous decade. The parking lot can be a challenge, but the staff is so incredibly friendly and helpful. The person I spoke wiht late in April even offered to work with me on timing - offering to come in on his day off so that I could have egg rolls for my Lunar New Year event. Naturally, I declined - I don't want to work on my day off, so there's no way I'd want someone else to! - but so appreciated his offer. I love how accommodating they are with large orders, as well. I tend to order 200 - 300 chả giò for events, and they never bat an eye. They even say that I can come in the morning of, place my order, wait a few minutes and walk out trays of the piping hot crunchies. I've never done that, though, I prefer to know they know I'm coming, haha. They are cash only, which lots of people seem to forget. But between their staff, the service (the sweet ladies always follow me out to my car with trays of food, to save me from having to make multiple trips), the quality of the food (you should hear my colleagues rave about everything) and the price, you just can't go wrong. read more

A-Chau - My work bestie saved a couple for me - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've seen A chau a bunch of times on my way to Minh Ky.  I stopped in and bought $10 worth of fried chicken wings and a leg quarter. Fried chicken wings were warm from the warming tray.  Skin was crunchy.  Chicken was tender and the salt and pepper seasoning gave the wings a delicious flavor.  Very good wings.  I think they would be awesome if you could get them fresh out of the fryer. Leg quarter looked like it was cooked on a rotisserie.  A tiny bit was burnt.  The rest was nice and tender.  From the color it looked like it was heavily marinated but the flavor was light.  I'd prefer it was marinated longer.  Costco chicken has alot more flavor. I'd return for the delicious fried chicken wings but I wouldn't get the leg quarter again read more

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Omg..BEST EGG ROLL in San Diego! Literally so so good. My Vietnamese friend approves!! Just know that it's cash only! read more

A-Chau - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Service was decent, and the price was not unreasonable ($7.50 for a chicken sandwich) considering how large the sandwich was for me). But it lacked a sauce, or enough sauce, and the chicken was tough, almost jerky-like. Overall bland. My favorite bahn mi was the one at the sandwich shop inside the Kearny Mesa 99 Ranch Market. I don't work work near there anymore, sadly... The parking lot is, in a word, awful. Someone blocked me and I had to wait till she left. read more

Always phenomenal egg rolls and Bahn Mis. Parking is a pain but it's worth the wait. The rice paper egg rolls are so crunchy and seasoned perfectly. I always see ppl leaving with trays of egg rolls. read more

Cash Only!!! Definitely the most important thing to know before coming here. Finally had the chance to come here and I'm satisfied! The staff is friendly and they'll give you their recommendations. A lot of people come in and say it's their first time here and ask for help, so don't be afraid to ask as they're used to it. The food is great, especially for the price point you get it. You will never question the freshness and quality of this food neither! read more

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Banh Mi is excellent AND they have the best Eggrolls in San Diego. So good that my picky oldest daughter would eat it. They also have delicious vietnmaese coffee and have other entrees that you can to go in case you do not feel like cooking. Been here since I was elementary school and now its my daughter turn to experience here. read more

A-Chau - Menu and Awesome guy that I have known and seen all my life, but only as a customer lol - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

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The best eggrolls in town--crispy, flavorful, and so satisfying! I originally ordered a grilled pork banh mi, but the guy misheard me and made me a shrimp sandwich instead. Honestly, I wasn't even mad because it turned out to be delicious! Lol. This spot does get packed, but the service is fast. Definitely more of a "stop by, grab your food, and go" kind of place. Parking is very limited and can get hectic, so plan ahead. read more

Best egg rolls in SD. Parking can be atrocious during peak times so be forewarned and prepared to park far and walk. Cash only! Both of the egg rolls, the ones with the rice paper and the traditional wrapper are 10/10, no question. Ask for fish sauce if you want it; they used to throw it in regardless but now its on a ask for basis I guess. Banh mi was good also, but much prefer the ones at Paris Bakery. I still come back here though for the egg rolls, they are that good. read more

There are just places in this world that feel like home. A-Chau's authentic Vietnamese food makes me feel like I am hanging out with my mom. Food is always amazing. Hearing the sounds of Vietnamese warms my heart. Service is always great and consistent!! It does not have the greatest ambience but it fits in with the neighborhood. No trip home is not complete without a stop here! Bring cash!! They are cash only. read more

I've heard great things about their egg rolls and they truly live up to the hype. Crispy and almost pop in your mouth when they're still hot. They also reheat very well. I tried one of their platters but didn't really enjoy it as much as the egg rolls, but I feel like I should just get something else next time. Their Vietnamese coffee here is REALLY strong. Been back three times since for the egg rolls! They only take cash. Overall an authentic place to get your Vietnamese fix. read more

The eggrolls are amazing and they have little side dishes, and other foods that are wonderful too

Good quantity, good quality, good value A-Chau's specialty is catering for party foods. I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied with my banh mi, but I think it is still best to come here for their famous salt and pepper wings and head elsewhere for banh mis. I came here in the morning for a quick grab and go bite because I've heard many great things about this shop. I got just a Banh Mi Thit Nuong because thats my litmus test for Vietnamese sandwiches and I wasn't disappointed. The shop was GENEROUS with the amount of meat they put in my sandwich, which is awesome. They also had fresh crispy vegetables added on which perfectly cut through the saltiness and fattiness of the protein. Although, I do have reservations since the baguette wasn't toasted and was rather soft and cold and on top of that the grilled pork was more-so thinly sliced pieces of a sweetened and salty pork. I wouldn't say this is my favorite place to get a banh mi from, especially considering there are so many great places around the Little Saigon area here and competition is just really tough. I am looking forward to going back here as soon as later this evening to order a party tray of their salt and pepper wings for the Superbowl. The people over the counter were very kind and attentive and the guy spoke really good English which was nice. I ended up ordering in Vietnamese anyways out of habit, but don't feel alienated if you only speak English! The shop is small and quaint. It has a lot of seating for how small the space is, but it isn't designed for dine-in. A-Chau specializes in large to-go takeout orders for parties and events. Otherwise, the shop has a very nice casual vibe which reminds me a lot of home. read more

A-Chau - Banh Mi Thit Nuong (grilled pork sandwich) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here for the famous rice paper egg rolls & they were so good, perfectly hot & crispy and stayed good even hours after. 4 egg rolls for $6.25 (cash only!!). read more

I used to come to this restaurant when I lived in California. It was the spot for eggrolls. I had to stop by and taste the eggrolls again. The restaurant is togo and fast food. They have food already cooked and under the heat lamp. Prepare your cash, this restaurant takes cash only. More colorful inside now, they even added more food to their menu. Just order your food from the counter and they will call you once ready. They are open at 7am everyday, this is the place to pick up lunch or potluck/catering. read more

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Absolutely delicious banh mi. Chicken is so satisfying with a ton of flavor Veggies are high quality, crisp, and perfectly proportioned throughout the sandwich. Because banh mi is all about the bread, you need to know theirs is a gorgeous roll of French goodness. Fresh. Uplifting. Delightful. They're always busting their butts behind the counter because the place does a brisk business. But they're really friendly and helpful. Love this place. Don't ever change. Worth the parking adventure. read more

Still the best egg rolls in SD. The employees are nice as well. They are $1.50 a piece , so I cut them in halves when I am buying a party tray for big gatherings read more

Their rice paper egg rolls are always hot, crispy and filled with meat! There are a few tables inside to eat but I always takeout and service is quick. Parking is limited. Restaurant is cash only! read more

A-Chau - Egg Roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California