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.
Anise Modern Top Pick
Why: Anise Modern's mixed rice paper is a standout — they use quality rice paper and plenty of dried shrimp. The presentation is elevated while keeping the street-food soul intact.
Tí Cafe Best Value
Why: This trendy Vietnamese cafe serves mixed rice paper as a shareable snack. Their version is tangy with generous calamansi and peanut topping.
Dan Da Hidden Gem
Why: Dan Da's modern Vietnamese menu includes mixed rice paper as a playful appetizer. Their twist adds fresh herbs that brighten the whole dish. Mixed rice paper should be eaten immediately — the rice paper softens quickly. The quail eg