Celebrated on June 10 each year, National Egg Roll Day commemorates the rolled, fried flavors from the Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino culinary traditions. In Alhambra, there is no shortage of egg rolls worth trying. Here are just five to add to your list:
Shrimp Egg Roll at Lunasia Dimsum House (500 West Main St)
These light, crispy rolls are fried to order and have a light filling of shrimp that is both succulent and satisfying.
Shrimp Roll at Savoy Kitchen (138 East Valley Blvd)
The sleekest egg roll on our list, these shrimp-filled petite egg rolls win on their own, and then hit it out of the park when dipped in the accompanying sweet and sour sauce. Pro tip: eat them while they’re hot to maximize both the texture and flavor of the warm egg roll in the cool dipping sauce.
Pork Egg Roll at Banh Mi Che Cali (647 West Valley Blvd)
These Vietnamese pork egg rolls, or Chả Giò, are actually a combination of ground pork and chicken, onions, carrots, and mushrooms in a deep-fried, multi-layer wonton wrapper. One of the larger rolls on this list, the price might also be the best value!
Pork Egg Roll at Banh Mi My Tho (304 West Valley Blvd)
This hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop Banh Mi outlet is a destination for their Vietnamese namesake sandwich, and the crispy egg roll is a must-have, with customers referring to them as addicting in online reviews.
Crispy Egg Roll at Pho N Mor (2320 West Commonwealth Ave)
This extra-crispy egg roll combines a filling of minced pork and shrimp, complimenting a thin, blistered wrapper for a crunch-worthy egg roll experience.