Cherylynn N.
Yelp
"If you ain't got all the time in the world..." -Nước Mama
SJ Eggrolls.
Because who has time to finely chop everything, meticulously wrap the chả giò (egg rolls), then batch-fry them?
I can barely boil water without burning myself.
During the pandemic, SJ Eggrolls started as a home-based catering business and opened their first brick and mortar in October 2024. They've been on my list to go to but it's hard to make it there on the weekdays to avoid the long wait on the weekends.
I'm glad I finally made it there be after visiting the Hello Kitty Café at VF because these are the best chả giò I've tried in the bay! I think Nước Mama would approve.
Open for takeout and limited dine-in (5 tables).
M E N U
* Specialty: Chả Giò (egg rolls) and Chả Giò Rế (netted egg rolls)
They also have spring rolls, bánh khọt (mini savory pancakes), chicken wings, rice + noodle bowls, and drinks (tea, coffee, sugarcane, etc). Party trays available.
Everything is made to order so expect a wait. With no line on a weekday, we were quoted 10 minutes but it took closer to 20 minutes. You can order ahead of time online but need to call for a party tray.
F O O D
* Egg Rolls Plate (6pc-$13.95): https://tinyurl.com/3xnjaxmd
- Request half chả giò and half chả giò rế
Fresh out of the fryer, the chả giò rế was hella bomb! Similar to rice paper but with a delicate woven texture, the wrapper poofs when fried creating the most satisfying shatteringly crispy, airy texture. ASMR approved. Generously filled with savory pork, fresh shrimp morsels, sweet carrots, and nutty taro. The best rendition I've tried to date.
The regular chả giò was solid. Same filling but with the usual smooth egg roll wrapper.
They reheat nicely in the air fryer.
Served with a side of lettuce, herbs, and đồ chua (pickled veggies) for DIY wraps. The accompanying nước chấm was well balanced, punchy with good funk and kick of heat.
* Nem Nướng Cuốn: Grilled Pork Spring Roll (5 pc-$15.95): https://tinyurl.com/2tty3e4j
Rolled nice and tight with a bouncy slice of pork sausage, fresh lettuce, crisp cucumber, scallion, and crunchy egg roll wrapper. Served with a ground pork and glutinous rice based orange sauce. Thick, congee like consistency. A bit sweeter than the norm.
It was fine but the nem (pork sausage) could have been a bit thicker like what's pictured. We tried one on-site but the fried egg roll wrapper became soggy by the time I got back home to the city (2 hours later). The fried wrapper was flat instead of a cylinder shape so not sure if that's what caused it to go limp?
S E R V I C E
Very friendly, welcoming service. Again, expect a wait for your order.
A M B I A N C E
Bright, casual minimalist with 5 tables and Top 40s playing on the screen.
P A R K I N G
Unlike the plazas on Tully, Story, and Silver Creek, parking is easy.
Overall, BOMB Chả Giò Rế that's worth the trek from the city. A guaranteed hit, order a tray for a party OR for yourself. No judgement...cuz that's what we're doing next time!