Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-11

Best chả giò in Canberra

Name: Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen
Address: Niche Market, Shop 16/36 Mildura St, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Fyshwick, AU
Telephone: 0478 837 126
Price range: $1-20 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for chả giò in Canberra, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen

Niche Market, Shop 16/36 Mildura St, Fyshwick ACT 2609

Restaurant price range: $1-20 per person. This is not a verified price for chả giò. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for chả giò in Canberra

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1Em Mai - Vietnamese KitchenFyshwickEm Mai – Vietnamese Kitchen’s chả giò, crisp and generously filled with pork and shrimp, offers a satisfying...7.3
2Noi Noi Vietnamese Restaurant in CaseyCaseyThe crispy chả giò, generously filled with fresh vegetables and subtly infused with lemongrass, offered a...7.3
3Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food WodenPhillipThe chả giò at Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden arrive boasting a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown...7.3
4Banh Mi Nguyen'sCanberraBanh Mi Nguyen’s chả giò are generously sized, boasting a satisfyingly crispy exterior that yields to tender...7.2
5D Thai Street FoodWestonD Thai Street Food’s chả giò arrive generously sized, showcasing a flawlessly crisp, golden-brown exterior...7.2

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#1 Ranked

Vietnamese · Fyshwick

Niche Market, Shop 16/36 Mildura St, Fyshwick ACT 2609

Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen

Em Mai – Vietnamese Kitchen’s chả giò, crisp and generously filled with pork and shrimp, offers a satisfying textural contrast alongside a vibrant, aromatic hit of lemongrass and spices. Reviewers appreciated the substantial portion size, often complemented by fresh herbs and a light dipping sauce, highlighting the freshness and comforting nature of the dish. Situated within the bustling Niche of the Fyshwick Markets, Em Mai’s chả giò stands out for its expertly crafted balance of traditional Vietnamese flavours and approachable presentation, providing a genuinely authentic experience in Canberra.

Score

7.3

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$1-20 per person (39 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 9 am

Phone

0478 837 126

$1-20 per personDeliveryTakeawayDine-inOn-site servicesCasual

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Service options

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Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
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Atmosphere

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Casual

Payments

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Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

Parking

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Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking

Accessibility

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Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

M5G4+F9 Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-11

223 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

35 of 39 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 4 older).

PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 8,920 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 2 recorded dish mentions are associated with Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Canberra

02
Noi Noi Vietnamese Restaurant in Casey
The crispy chả giò, generously filled with fresh vegetables and subtly infused with lemongrass, offered a delightful textural contrast that reviewers repeatedly praised.
15 Kingsland Parade, Casey ACT 2913
7.3
2 mentions
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03
Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden
The chả giò at Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden arrive boasting a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown exterior filled with succulent pork and vibrant vegetables.
Unit 1/8 Bradley St, Phillip ACT 2606
7.3
3 mentions
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04
Banh Mi Nguyen's
Banh Mi Nguyen’s chả giò are generously sized, boasting a satisfyingly crispy exterior that yields to tender, flavorful pork filling.
59 Northbourne Ave, Canberra ACT 2601
7.2
1 mentions
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05
D Thai Street Food
D Thai Street Food’s chả giò arrive generously sized, showcasing a flawlessly crisp, golden-brown exterior that yields to a juicy interior brimming with tender pork and vegetables.
9 Trenerry St, Weston ACT 2611
7.2
1 mentions
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06
Charcoal Rooster
The chả giò at Charcoal Rooster arrive generously sized, boasting a crisp, golden-brown exterior that yields to a soft, savory filling of pork and vegetables.
94 Lowanna St, Braddon ACT 2612
7.1
1 mentions
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07
Mrs Wang
The glistening chả giò, generously sized and bursting with a fragrant lemongrass and ginger aroma, offered a remarkably crisp exterior yielding to a soft, savory interior brimming with pork and vegetables.
FG16 A/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601
7.1
1 mentions
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08
Coconine Kingston
Coconine Kingston’s chả giò are generously sized, boasting a crispy, golden-brown exterior that yields to a delightfully soft, savoury filling, generously seasoned with fragrant spices.
29 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT 2604
7.0
1 mentions
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09
Halcyon Nest Vietnamese Restaurant
The chả giò at Halcyon Nest arrive generously sized, boasting a perfectly crisp, golden-brown wrapper concealing a juicy, pork and shrimp filling seasoned with a notable lemongrass spice.
5/38 Gartside St, Wanniassa ACT 2903
7.0
2 mentions
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10
Lazy Su
The crispy chả giò at Lazy Su arrive generously portioned, filled with a delicate, slightly sweet pork and shrimp mixture, and served with a vibrant accompanying broth brimming with fresh herbs.
1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612
7.0
3 mentions
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11
Lilong by Taste of Shanghai Canberra 里弄
The delicately crisp chả giò, generously filled with pork and vegetables, boasts a satisfyingly chewy texture that’s enhanced by a subtly spiced, fragrant broth.
Unit 190/264 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601
7.0
1 mentions
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12
The East Kitchen
The East Kitchen’s chả giò arrived with perfectly crisp, golden-brown batter surrounding a generous filling of finely chopped pork and vegetables.
2/28 Challis St, Dickson ACT 2602
7.0
1 mentions
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13
Tiger Lane Canberra
The generously sized chả giò arrived with a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown shell, revealing a filling bursting with fresh prawns and pork.
FG16 Canberra Centre, Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601
7.0
1 mentions
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14
BanMe
BanMe’s chả giò presents a delightfully crisp exterior encasing intensely charred pork, a testament to their careful cooking technique.
inside waves car wash, 15 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612
6.5
3 mentions
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15
Chairman & Yip
The chả giò arrived, revealing a delightfully crisp, golden-brown wrapper encasing a generous filling of shrimp and pork.
1/1 Burbury Cl, Barton ACT 2600
6.5
1 mentions
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16
Champi Restaurant
The chả giò arrived with a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown shell concealing a flavorful, intensely aromatic filling packed with shredded pork and vegetables.
17 Kennedy St, Kingston ACT 2604
6.5
1 mentions
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17
29 Cafe & Eatery
The chả giò at 29 Cafe & Eatery arrives with a satisfyingly crisp exterior, yielding to a juicy, fragrant filling infused with lemongrass.
3-5/1 Curtin Pl, Curtin ACT 2605
6.4
4 mentions
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18
Bui's Restaurant
Bui’s Restaurant’s chả giò arrive generously portioned, boasting a delightfully crisp, golden-brown exterior that yields to a soft, savory filling.
38 Giles St, Kingston ACT 2604
6.4
1 mentions
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19
Cô Dung Vietnamese Street Food
Cô Dung’s chả giò arrive generously sized, showcasing a perfectly golden-brown exterior encasing a succulent, savory pork filling.
31/35 Nettlefold St, Belconnen ACT 2617
6.4
2 mentions
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20
Ms Ba Cô
Ms Ba Cô’s chả giò are generously sized, boasting a perfectly crisp, golden-brown exterior that yields to a tender, savory filling.
4&6/108 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601
6.1
1 mentions
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21
Simply Pho
Simply Pho’s chả giò arrives generously portioned, boasting a delightfully crisp, golden-brown exterior that yields to a juicy, savory filling of pork and vegetables.
Shop 28/30-33 Hibberson St, Gungahlin ACT 2912
6.1
1 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best chả giò in Canberra

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best chả giò in Canberra, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

8,920+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-11

Why the winner leads

Why Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen ranks #1 for chả giò

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top chả giò spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because chả giò searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Noi Noi Vietnamese Restaurant in Casey: The crispy chả giò, generously filled with fresh vegetables and subtly infused with lemongrass, offered a delightful textural contrast that reviewers repeatedly praised.
Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden: The chả giò at Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden arrive boasting a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown exterior filled with succulent pork and vibrant vegetables.
Banh Mi Nguyen's: Banh Mi Nguyen’s chả giò are generously sized, boasting a satisfyingly crispy exterior that yields to tender, flavorful pork filling.
D Thai Street Food: D Thai Street Food’s chả giò arrive generously sized, showcasing a flawlessly crisp, golden-brown exterior that yields to a juicy interior brimming with tender pork and vegetables.

How to choose

Choosing chả giò in Canberra

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Canberra.

8,920 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen has 2 chả giò mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best chả giò in Canberra?

Em Mai - Vietnamese Kitchen in Fyshwick is currently ranked #1 for chả giò in Canberra, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Em Mai – Vietnamese Kitchen’s chả giò, crisp and generously filled with pork and shrimp, offers a satisfying textural contrast alongside a vibrant, aromatic hit of lemongrass and spices. Reviewers appreciated the substantial portion size, often complemented by fresh herbs and a light dipping sauce, highlighting the freshness and comforting nature of the dish.

Which other chả giò places in Canberra come close?

Noi Noi Vietnamese Restaurant in Casey, Two Sisters Lao Thai Street Food Woden, Banh Mi Nguyen's round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best chả giò in Canberra decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-11. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.