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

Best chả giò in Melbourne

Name: Mekong Vietnam
Address: 241 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Melbourne, AU
Price range: $20-40 per person

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

Plan your visit to Mekong Vietnam

241 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Restaurant price range: $20-40 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 Melbourne

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1Mekong VietnamMelbourneThe *chả giò* at Mekong Vietnam arrives generously sized, boasting a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown exterior...9.4
2Le’s Vietnamese Street FoodMelbourneLe’s Vietnamese Street Food’s chả giò are generously filled with tender chicken and expertly fried to a...8.7
3Thien KimSt AlbansThien Kim’s chả giò arrive crisp-edged and generously filled with shrimp and pork, immediately delivering a...8.7
4Anh Anh VietnameseKewThe chả giò arrived generously sized, boasting a flawlessly crisp, golden-brown shell that yielded to reveal...8.6
5Viet LegacyMalvernThe chả giò at Viet Legacy arrive generously sized, boasting a perfectly crisp, golden-brown wrapper encasing...8.4

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#1 Ranked

Vietnamese · Melbourne

241 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Mekong Vietnam

The *chả giò* at Mekong Vietnam arrives generously sized, boasting a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown exterior encasing tender pork and vegetables. Reviewers praise the accompanying onion pickle, generously layered with fresh herbs and lemon, which elevates the complex, aromatic flavours alongside the comforting, rice-based dishes. Unlike other pho restaurants in Melbourne, Mekong’s vibrant atmosphere and dedication to bright, nuanced flavours, particularly evident in the exceptional spring rolls, creates a uniquely lively and refined dining experience.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

9.4

Mentions

Sentiment

91%

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (129 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 9 am Sat

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-11

3,149 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

768 of 1,322 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 554 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 109,625 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 22 recorded dish mentions are associated with Mekong Vietnam. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

02
Le’s Vietnamese Street Food
Le’s Vietnamese Street Food’s chả giò are generously filled with tender chicken and expertly fried to a satisfyingly crisp exterior.
199 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
8.7
4 mentions
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03
Thien Kim
Thien Kim’s chả giò arrive crisp-edged and generously filled with shrimp and pork, immediately delivering a satisfying textural contrast.
46 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021
8.7
7 mentions
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04
Anh Anh Vietnamese
The chả giò arrived generously sized, boasting a flawlessly crisp, golden-brown shell that yielded to reveal tender prawns and pork within.
285-287 High St, Kew VIC 3101
8.6
17 mentions
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05
Viet Legacy
The chả giò at Viet Legacy arrive generously sized, boasting a perfectly crisp, golden-brown wrapper encasing a savory pork and shrimp filling.
257 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern VIC 3144
8.4
7 mentions
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06
Wat The Pho
Wat The Pho’s chả giò arrive generously sized, boasting a delicately crisp rice paper shell encasing a flavorful filling of shrimp and pork.
3/127 Gourlay Rd, Taylors Hill VIC 3037
8.4
9 mentions
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07
Pho Vietnam Yummy
The chả giò arrived generously filled with prawns and crisp vegetables, exhibiting a satisfyingly flaky pastry texture after a gentle press.
1 Bank St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
8.2
18 mentions
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08
Anh Tuk
The chả giò arrived with a satisfyingly crisp exterior, yielding to a generously sized filling of pork and vegetables that offered a complex, subtly spicy aroma.
151 Hopkins St, Footscray VIC 3011
8.1
11 mentions
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09
Saigon Pho Derrimut
The chả giò arrived generously sized, boasting a perfectly golden-brown exterior and revealing a crisp, tender interior filled with succulent prawns and pork.
2/85 Mt Derrimut Rd, Deer Park VIC 3023
8.1
16 mentions
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10
Good Days Collingwood
The crispy chả giò, generously filled with shrimp and pork, arrived with a vibrant green dipping sauce and a scattering of fresh herbs, offering an immediate burst of flavour.
86 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066
8.0
2 mentions
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11
Hien Vuong Restaurant
Hien Vuong’s chả giò arrive crisp and golden, revealing a delicate, savory filling packed with tender pork and fresh vegetables.
37 Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011
8.0
17 mentions
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12
PHO 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
The chả giò arrived, boasting a beautifully golden-brown exterior and a satisfyingly crisp shell, revealing a generous filling of fresh vegetables and delicately seasoned pork.
88 Ferguson St, Williamstown VIC 3016
8.0
14 mentions
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13
Pho GANH by TRAN MINH
Pho GANH by TRAN MINH’s chả giò are generously sized, boasting a perfectly crisp, golden-brown shell concealing a savory, intensely spiced filling.
24 Alfrieda St, St Albans VIC 3021
8.0
12 mentions
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14
Pho in love
Pho in Love's boasts exquisitely golden chả giò, each piece boasting a satisfyingly crunchy exterior yielding to a rich, flavorful pork and shrimp filling.
442 Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185
8.0
2 mentions
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15
Hungry Lah
The crispy, golden-brown chả giò arrived generously sized, offering a satisfying bite with a delicate, flaky pastry and a savory filling.
946-948 Sydney Rd, Coburg North VIC 3058
7.9
5 mentions
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16
Huy's Kitchen
Huy’s Kitchen’s chả giò arrived, boasting a perfectly golden-brown exterior and a substantial filling of shredded vegetables and pork, offering a delightful textural contrast.
261 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
7.9
12 mentions
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17
Saigon Pho
Saigon Pho’s chả giò arrive generously sized, boasting a delightfully crispy exterior encasing a tender, savory filling of pork and vegetables.
106 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053
7.9
13 mentions
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18
Sunrise Cafe
Sunrise Cafe’s chả giò are generously filled with tender, marinated pork, resulting in a satisfyingly crisp exterior that yields to a flavourful, subtly spiced interior.
121 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
7.9
8 mentions
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19
Tiny Box
Tiny Box’s chả giò arrive generously sized, boasting a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown shell concealing a juicy, pork and shrimp filling.
81 Errol St, North Melbourne VIC 3051
7.9
2 mentions
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20
102 Uniq
102 Uniq’s chả giò delivers an exceptional experience, boasting generously sized rolls bursting with fresh, crispy fried batter and a vibrant, lemongrass-infused filling.
70 Smith St, Collingwood VIC 3066
7.8
23 mentions
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21
Hanoi Lotus
The chả giò arrived with a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown exterior concealing a generous filling of shredded pork and shrimp, promising a flavorful experience.
472 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058
7.8
18 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best chả giò in Melbourne

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

Reviews

109,625+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-11

Why the winner leads

Why Mekong Vietnam 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.

Le’s Vietnamese Street Food: Le’s Vietnamese Street Food’s chả giò are generously filled with tender chicken and expertly fried to a satisfyingly crisp exterior.
Thien Kim: Thien Kim’s chả giò arrive crisp-edged and generously filled with shrimp and pork, immediately delivering a satisfying textural contrast.
Anh Anh Vietnamese: The chả giò arrived generously sized, boasting a flawlessly crisp, golden-brown shell that yielded to reveal tender prawns and pork within.
Viet Legacy: The chả giò at Viet Legacy arrive generously sized, boasting a perfectly crisp, golden-brown wrapper encasing a savory pork and shrimp filling.

How to choose

Choosing chả giò in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Mekong Vietnam is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

109,625 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Mekong Vietnam has 22 chả giò mentions and a 91% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is very positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best chả giò in Melbourne?

Mekong Vietnam in Melbourne is currently ranked #1 for chả giò in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. The *chả giò* at Mekong Vietnam arrives generously sized, boasting a satisfyingly crisp, golden-brown exterior encasing tender pork and vegetables. Reviewers praise the accompanying onion pickle, generously layered with fresh herbs and lemon, which elevates the complex, aromatic flavours alongside the comforting, rice-based dishes.

Which other chả giò places in Melbourne come close?

Le’s Vietnamese Street Food, Thien Kim, Anh Anh Vietnamese 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 Melbourne 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.