Gỏi cuốn—fresh spring rolls with shrimp, pork, herbs, and rice vermicelli wrapped in rice paper—are a refreshing Vietnamese appetizer. San Francisco's Little Saigon serves excellent versions.

  • Dip in peanut hoisin sauce or nuoc cham
  • Best enjoyed fresh—rice paper firms up over time
  • Ask for extra herbs if you like them

Bắc Việt Hidden Gem

2033 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
North Vietnam **Each roll is tightly and neatly wrapped, with the ingredients arranged to create a beautiful cross-section when sliced. The shrimp are large and perfectly cooked, the pork is delicious

Tú Lan Hidden Gem

8 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Tú Lan **The portions are generous — each roll is packed with shrimp, pork, and a generous tangle of vermicelli and herbs. The rice paper is wrapped with a bit more slack, g

Phở 2000 Hidden Gem

847 Ulloa St, San Francisco, CA 94127
Pho 2000 **Their spring rolls are fresh and well-packed, with good-quality shrimp and tender pork. The vermicelli is well-drained (no watery rolls here), and the herbs are always