Best Gỏi Cuốn in Los Angeles Gỏi cuốn—fresh spring rolls with shrimp, pork, herbs, and vermicelli wrapped in rice paper—are a Little Saigon staple. The rolls must be fresh, the ingredients must be quality, and the dipping sauce must be perfectly balanced. The best spots in Little Saigon execute all three flawlessly. Before you dive in, here's what you need to know: Gỏi cuốn: Fresh spring rolls with shrimp and pork Gỏi cuốn chay: Vegetarian version with tofu Nem nướng cuốn: Grilled pork wrapped in rice paper (Brodard's specialty) Phở cuốn: Fresh rice rolls with beef (Hanoi style) Pro tip: The dipping sauce (tương chấm) is everything. Brodard's peanut-plum sauce is legendary, but each restaurant has its own variation. Don't be shy—dip generously.