Gỏi cuốn—fresh spring rolls with shrimp, pork, herbs—are a refreshing Vietnamese appetizer. NYC serves excellent versions.

Bánh Mì Saigon best value

Saigon Bread **The rice paper is well-hydrated — chewy but not gummy. The peanut di

Mắm Hidden Gem

Fish sauce **Their version uses colossal shrimp, house-made rice paper, and a carefully curated herb bundle including mint, Thai basil, and perilla. The peanut sauce is complex and refined

High Lúa Vietnamese Kitchen Hidden Gem

High Lúa Vietnamese Kitchen **The shrimp are large and sweet, the pork is well-seasoned, and the herb mix includes both standard mint and more adventurous perilla. The p

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Nón Lá Hidden Gem

Non La **The rolls are well-constructed, with a good balance of shrimp, pork, noodles, and herbs. The peanut dipping sauce is house-made and flavorful — thick enough to coat the roll, with a go