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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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

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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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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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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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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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

Fair prices for good and fresh food. The parking lot is nightmare and frequently packed. But that's not their fault. I often get a sandwich, meat stick (kabob), and an egg roll for the price I would pay for the average burrito. 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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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

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

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

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

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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Crispy, savory egg roll and juicy, smoky pork--simple, flavorful, and hits every time. read more

A-Chau - Crispy egg roll with a golden crunch and a smoky, juicy charbroiled pork sandwich--simple, bold, and satisfying - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Bomb rice paper style Vietnamese egg rolls..... but nothing beats the egg rolls at pho van. The banh mis are said to be the best now. I personally loved the ones by the laundry place a couple blocks away but they had to close (sad sad face) This has taken the crown now, apparently. The service is fine bc I don't expect Costco customer service anywhere hahaha... I did used to love the little platters with chicken and sticky rice? Ugh, those were bomb! I used to get them on my way home from school nearby like 20 yrs ago lol the ambience is very laid back, to go vibes read more

Best Vietnamese egg rolls, EVER! Anytime I'm in the neighborhood it is a must. Cash only and worth every penny

Good sandwiches. Worth the drive for a couple food trays. They take catering orders via phone day before.

They have fried ricepaper egg rolls. Pretty good. achau achau avhau zchau zchau achsu a read more

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Decided to stop by after shopping in the area! Parking for this restaurant isn't the best but I was able to find one nearby. It's a little pricey but the quality is great and they don't skimp on the portions. I ordered the S2 and 2 S10. S2: I love cha lua and have grown up eating it and it was my favorite type of meat to eat with banh mis. I usually add soy sauce to my cha lua banh mi, so a part of me wishes it cMe with it! I added some when I got home and it was perfect! It only had one slice of jalapeño but it was SO spicy my face immediately turned red. I ended up taking the rest of the jalapeño out. S10: My parents really liked the dac biet banh mi, and they had a great portion. It didn't seem or look half filled at all. Definitely will be back! read more

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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

This review is for their rice paper egg rolls only, so crispy and filled with meat! About $1.5 each and they're cash only. Very limited plaza parking, service was quick as they're mostly takeout read more

A-Chau - Rice Paper Egg Roll ($1.5) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing egg rolls and Vietnamese sandwiches, A-Chau is the hole-in-the-wall spot that locals go to for their quick and great to-go-foods. Inside is small with only a couple of tables, so we took our food to-go. The cashier was friendly and overall we were able to get our food in about 5 minutes after ordering. They have 2 types of egg rolls (thicker batter & a thinner batter). We got the thicker one and it was really tasty but not as flaky/crispy as the thinner version. I got the Banh mi thit nuong sandwich which is their grilled/charbroiled pork. It may not seem much in the photo but it hit all the notes I'm looking for. The meat was flavorful and I really loved how soft the bread was. It wasn't too crunchy/crispy and so the roof of my mouth was safe. Plus for the price, you can't get a better deal than this. I also got an order of Nem Chua (the pink squares in the deli window; fermented pork) and these were definitely one of the better ones I've had outside of my own mom's cooking. read more

A-Chau - Banh mi thit nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

A staple for the Vietnamese community in San Diego. I can guarantee that any Vietnamese household had their eggs rolls at family potluck and gatherings. They wrapped there eggs rolls in rice paper giving it a crispy and chewy texture that makes them unique. Growing up, they use to be 3 for $1 and now they're $1.50 a piece now. I always order the dac biet from here and it's decent but not the best I've had in SD. Parking is difficult to find due to the size of the lot. Some seating in the store front but it's more of a takeout spot. Cash only! read more

A-Chau - Dac Biet and Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Diego, California

A-Chau checks all the boxes for me when we looked for banh mi sandwiches and Vietnamese snacks. We liked it so much we went twice when we were visiting the area. We got banh mi dac biet which was full of meat, fresh, and delicious. We also got Eggrolls and soy here (not pictured) but those were great as well. It's cash only here so make sure ya have that handy - service is quick and ambiance is well, a typical Vietnamese snack place, but ya won't be disappointed because the food is great! read more

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These egg rolls are incredible--truly one of a kind, and you won't find anything like them anywhere else. The wrapper is perfectly bubbly and crispy, and the filling is packed with savory umami from the pork and vermicelli noodles. Even the dipping sauce is so good I could drink it. They're cash-only and the parking situation isn't ideal, but the egg rolls make it absolutely worth the trip. We also tried the fried rice and noodle dish; they were okay, but nothing special. The egg rolls are the real star here. Service was quick too! read more

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HAIR IN MY EGGROLLL, it's literally like rolled into my eggroll i had to spit my food out this is so gross read more

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

Whenever we dine at our favorite soup place in this area we always make a stop at this place ACHAU for 2 things, their Eggroll and Banh Mi. Their Eggrolls here are really good and very crispy and the meat inside is so delicious and very well seasoned, I tried all their Banh Mi here too and everything was good so far. The only thing I have not tried here is their desserts , looking forward to try them next time. Parking is not good here , not only its very small , some wont even follow the direction of the parking read more

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

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