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
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
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
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
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