Best Chả Giò in Chicago

Chả giò — Vietnamese fried spring rolls — are an essential part of any Vietnamese meal in Chicago. Unlike fresh spring rolls (gỏi cuốn), chả giò are deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection. The filling typically includes ground pork, shrimp, taro or jicama, mushrooms, and vermicelli noodles, all wrapped in rice paper and fried until shatteringly crisp. Theyre served with lettuce leaves and herbs for wrapping, plus nước chấm (fish sauce dip). Every Vietnamese restaurant on Argyle Street has their own version, and the best ones are made fresh to order.