Bánh cuốn—steamed rice crepes filled with ground pork and wood ear mushrooms—is a delicate Northern Vietnamese breakfast specialty. San Francisco's Little Saigon offers this at select establishments.

  • Best enjoyed fresh in the morning
  • Dip in fish sauce with chả lụa (Vietnamese pork sausage)
  • Top with fried shallots for crunch

Bắc Việt Hidden Gem

North Vietnam **The rice rolls are paper-thin, delicate, and almost translucent — a testament to the skill of the cooks who make them by hand. The filling of seasoned pork and w

Yummy Vietnamese Restaurant Hidden Gem

Yummy Vietnamese Restaurant **The rice rolls are slightly thicker than Bac Viet's but are well-made and generously filled. The ground pork and mushrooms

Tú Lan Hidden Gem

Tu Lan **While not their specialty (Tu Lan is known for grilled meats and pho), their banh cuon is well-made and consistent. The rice sheets are thin and smooth, filled with a s