Best Bánh Cuốn in Los Angeles Bánh cuốn—delicate steamed rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms—is a dish that requires skill and patience. The rice sheets must be thin and translucent, the filling must be well-seasoned, and the fish sauce must be perfectly balanced. Little Saigon's best bánh cuốn spots have mastered this art. Before you dive in, here's what you need to know: Bánh cuốn: Steamed rice rolls with pork and mushroom filling Bánh cuốn chả lụa: With Vietnamese pork sausage added Bánh cuốn tôm: With shrimp added Bánh cuốn chay: Vegetarian version Pro tip: Bánh cuốn is traditionally a breakfast dish. Go in the morning for the freshest rolls. The fish sauce (nước mắm) is essential—pour it generously and enjoy.