Bánh Tráng Trộn — mixed rice paper salad — is a Vietnamese street food that's become a cult favorite in the United States. The base is shredded rice paper, hand-torn into strips and tossed with a savory-sweet-sour-tangy dressing of Vietnamese fish sauce, sugar, lime, garlic, and chili. Mix-ins vary by vendor: green mango, jicama, carrot, cucumber, herbs, quail eggs, dried shrimp, beef jerky, peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds. It's the dish that turned a generation of American diners into bánh tráng trộn obsessives.
TEA-05 top-pick
This West Kendall bubble tea and dessert cafe is the perfect setting for mixed rice paper, a favorite snack among boba shop patrons. Their menu of Vietnamese snacks complements their extensive drink list. Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-10PM.
Bun Me best-value
Located near downtown Miami, Bun Me's casual, modern Vietnamese concept may include street food-inspired items like mixed rice paper on their snack menu. Their innovative approach suits this playful dish. Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-9PM.
Phuc Yea hidden-gem
This upscale Vietnamese restaurant in the Design District occasionally features street food-inspired small plates. Their creative kitchen could present an elevated version of mixed rice paper. Hours: Tue-Sat 5PM-11PM.