Whole and halved lumpia rolls on a wooden tray.
What Sets Filipino Lumpia Apart From Classic Chinese Egg Rolls?

NEWS

By HILARY WHEELAN REMLEY
A stack of lumpia rolls on a wooden plate.
Lumpia, a versatile Filipino dish, offers a delicious and crispy experience with various fillings like pork, shrimp, veggies, and beef. It is served either fried or fresh.
Egg rolls on a grey tray.
When compared to egg rolls, lumpia has wrappers that are lighter than egg roll wrappers. They consist of a mix of flour, water, and salt that becomes thin and crispy when fried.
Filipino Lumpia on a serving platter with dipping sauce.
Egg roll wrappers are denser due to the use of eggs. Moreover, while lumpia fillings vary with sweet and savory options, egg rolls usually contain the same primary ingredients.