Probably not the most authentic Vietnamese Cuisine that I have ever tried. Nevertheless, when it comes to fresh ingredients and tasty food- this restaurant hits the mark. I chose the honey chicken fresh-roll sandwich that came standard with jalapeños, cilantro,cucumbers, and pickled carrots. You also get a side of namnam sauce on the side which has a subtle spicy kick to it. This sandwich was delicious and priced at just under $10.00. My son who follows a gluten-free diet chose the fresh-roll bowl with lemongrass pork. The bowl arrived with the same ingredients as my sandwich - plus onions, purple cabbage and broccolini. I was able to sneak a bite of his bowl and it was delicious. I will give this place a solid 4 stars. The ordering system is all done through a self service electronic touch pad so you won't be able to ask the employees any questions regarding the menu. However , there is a handy chart near the ordering station that covers all the dietary facts about their food in case you have food allergies. My son and I found this extremely helpful. I will be back, and I can't wait to try other menu items! read more

See all

I'm giving this place a solid 4.3 stars for quality of food and price. I'm definitely coming back. Price -FAIR. The service is amazing. Let's give it to the people preparing these good eats. Shout out to you guys! My mini bahn sandwich was perfect just the right amount of ingredients, the cilantro wasn't over powering the taste. Ratio meat to veggies, not skimpy and done the right way! I also got 1 veggie and 1 chicken roll. I would say two rolls is plenty and adding a mini sandwich is affordable. If you're looking to change up your tastebuds. This is a gem. Like the reviewer before me. Don't sleep on this place. I hope they continue consistency in preparing their meals. read more

Freshroll - Double veggie. Chicken roll. - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

Freshroll is a fresh and convenient restaurant I love stopping by for a quick lunch! I absolutely love getting their freshrolls with a different variety of proteins and their nam nam saice. Their nam nam sauce is so delicious, I've tried recreating it at home because it's so good. The pricing is also amazing! One freshroll is only $5.85 and packed with very fresh ingredients. I haven't tried any of their other items because I love their freshrolls, but I would love to try other items next time. Service is always fast and helpful, while the restaurant is small but has a few tables and seats you can sit at to enjoy your food. Fantastic spot I'd recommend anyone in the area to check out! read more

Best snack food around berkekey when you need a quick bite or on the move while studying. Usually service is quite fast and the workers are friendly. Not a lot of space inside but very well lit and good seating. Usually a takeaway spot for me but great portions. read more

Freshroll - Bowl - The Freshroll - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Don't sleep on fresh roll! They have cheap eats and they're pretty good. One thing I will say, our orders too too long. I recommend ordering via phone before you get there. They have peak times and low staff = long wait time. I got the broth & banh mi I enjoyed it. I didn't like the bread as much, next time I'll try the spring rolls instead. The broth was yummy. read more

I love Freshroll! I mainly get their chicken rolls and I love their original sauce and peanut sauce. The little crunchy bits they put in the roll really make it so much better than a regular roll. Definitely check this place out and 2 rolls is enough to fell full and satisfied. read more

Freshroll - Chicken rolls with peanut sauce. - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Freshroll is one of my favorite affordable, healthy food options near UCB. Ordering ahead is super easy since they are on Snackpass as well. I thought their peanut sauce was very delicious for their spring rolls, as well as the garlic noodle bowl was filling and great value! This is one of my favorite places and I love my visits here! read more

I love fresh roll! I usually bring lunch to school but if I don't fresh roll is the only way too go! I get their tofu roll and chicken roll with their peanut sauce! It's filling, healthy and great quality vegetables. The service is always fast, I order on snackpasss so it's ready when I get there! Small restaurant but clean and efficient! Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a yummy quick meal! read more

I do think it's a little expensive for what's offered, but it's a very convenient location and the bowls are pretty good :)! This definitely is not a sit down restaurant, the interior is pretty small, but campus seating is across the street if you're looking to go with friends :D read more

Would I consider this the most authentic place? ...not particularly Does it hit the spot when I want something on the lighter and healthier side? Sure Would I come back again - especially when I'm with a group of friends for a snackpass party deal? ...Absolutely! I finally tried out freshroll and got the vermicelli noodle bowl with lemongrass pork. The noodles were a bit thicker than I anticipated. I also requested for the NamNam sauce on the side. Next time, I will request the sauce mixed in because the sauce container wasn't even to coat all the food....which means that the portion size was a lot more than I was expecting! I also really liked the pork...very flavorful and not dried out. I'm not sure if I would go for that sauce again though. It was too mayo-heavy for me. But overall, I really enjoyed this meal and would probably get the same thing again. It was actually so much food that it served as two meals for me! My friend got a new item on the menu: garlic noodle with chicken. She wasn't the most impressed with the chicken and said it was just okay. read more

Freshroll - Bowl - The Freshroll - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

I placed an order through grubhub for two tofu spring rolls because I had a $5 off gift card. The order was completed pretty quickly (within 15 minutes). I waited for my order inside the establishment which consisted of a few ordering screens and some tables and chairs. It wasn't too busy when I went, but there was some waiting involved. The spring rolls themselves were good. The veggies tastes fresh and the tofu was flavorful. I wish they had some type of fresh herbs inside cause it would make them better. The nam nam sauce is soooo yummy and compliments the rolls nicely. I do think that they are pretty expensive at $5 a piece and probably won't go out of my way to stop by here again for this reason. I would recommend this place but again just wish it was a bit cheaper! read more

Freshroll - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

The best Garlic noodles I've had in forever. The seasoning was perfect, portion was just right, and price was reasonable during Happy Hour. Fast and quality service! read more

My preliminary thoughts as I've only eaten from here once: Far from authentic, this Vietnamese inspired fast casual spot is quick, healthy-ish, and catered to college kids at college prices. If it's convenient, it's not a bad spot for a quick, somewhat inexpensive meal. However, I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for it. We went with banh-mis, both the shrimp and pork variety. A forgettable roll filled with fresh crunchy vegetables and protein. I was more into the pork than the shrimp as it had a bit more flavor. But in the end, mostly due to the bread, I'd forgo the banh-mi next time and opt for the bowl. Everything was made quickly, they cut my sandwich in half as requested, but no napkins in those to go bags. read more

Now this is the kind of aïoli I like. Just a little bit spicy and sweet. The honey chicken was good and as a gluten-free person I really appreciate the rice noodles. The broccolini was tasty and so was the cucumber. The purple cabbage was little dry, but that was really my only complaint. There are just three tables in the place and you order from a touchpad. I would definitely come back if I was in the area. read more

Freshroll - Create Your Own Bowl Bowl - The Freshroll With honey chicken and sauce mixed in - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Updating my 2 year old review LOL. Tried Freshroll for the first time my freshman year at Cal, and it has since become a regular choice for me when I need a quick and convenient meal. You can't go wrong with any of the offerings here! They mainly have bowls, sandwiches and spring rolls, and a variety of proteins and (delicious) flavors so you can switch it up. It's convenient to order on Snackpass, and unlike a lot of other places that offer a measly side or drink for racking up points, you actually get a good reward here--12 points gets you a whole sandwich. Cheap, convenient, and delicious--one of my go to spots on south side. read more

Freshroll - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Quick refreshing healthy meal! I finally tried fresh roll after hearing mixed reviews about it. I ordered the Freshroll Bowl with vermicelli noodles, roasted chicken, and peanut sauce (on the side). The peanut sauce is very saucy, I'd recommend only adding 1/2 of the sauce and trying it. I also love that Freshroll offers great Snackpass deals. To my understanding, the bowls and spring rolls are what Freshroll does best. I hope to try their banh mi and other items on the menu. read more

Freshroll - Bowl - The Freshroll - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

We always order from Freshroll through DoorDash. Unfortunately, someone may have accidentally put soy sauce in our Vietnamese coffee. It was so salty and gross! read more

I've been craving healthier take-out food lately and I decided to go to Freshroll. I used to get their banh mis, but I've lately been obsessed with their spring rolls! They're not the most authentic (coming from a Vietnamese person), but they're fresh, filling and delicious. I think the $5 per spring roll is fair considering how filling it is to more traditional spring rolls. I've been so obsessed, I've gotten it two days in a row... read more

A great place to stop by for a quick and tasty meal! While I wouldn't say it's hands down authentic Vietnamese cuisine, it's still pretty flavorful and similar to a lot of classics from their banh mi's to their spring rolls (which they call fresh rolls). One of my favorite deals here is their $10 combo which comes with taro chips, chicken bone broth, and a mini fresh roll sandwich. Really affordable and a great way to get a nice meal with multiple sides that fill you up. I've even come here just to pick up their taro chips for events because they're fresher than the ones you get in a store and aren't too expensive. I'm definitely considering catering from them in the future because they have a wide variety to choose from. Their pork is always my go-to protein and Namnam sauce is tasty as well. Service is quick because they use Snackpass so you can interface with that ordering system for ordering in advance, any item specifications, and rewards. It's a small joint that doesn't have a lot of seating, but it's clean, has cold water for customers, and fairly quickly service. A nice offering in the Berkeley community and one that students can visit often read more

Karma and Juana are the sweetest ladies ever they gave us good service and are so nice it made my day

Was craving a salad and decided to look some places up on Yelp. This place popped up and looked pretty good. You pick the flavors you want, pick your base, protein, and sauce. Or you can make it yourself with your favorite mix ins. I ordered a Saigon Swag bowl w/mixed greens, honey soy chicken, and NamNam sauce. The bowl came with broccolini, fried garlic, pickled daikon/carrots, jalepenos, red onions, cilantro, and cucumbers. Basically everything that would be included in a traditional banh mi. The ingredients tasted fresh and the Nam Nam sauce went well with the salad and other ingredients. I had them add the sauce into the bowl instead of on the side. It was a very fresh and light lunch and I would definitely go back. Better than a "normal" salad. I also got the mint lychee Jasmine tea. It was refreshing and lightly sweetened. You could taste the tea. Would come back again. read more

Freshroll - Bowl - The Freshroll with mixed greens w/chicken and NamNam Sauce - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

After a weekend getaway in Yosemite, I was desperately craving some substantial Asian food. What better to satisfy this craving than a banh mi? I'm on the quest to find the best banh mi in Berkeley and Freshroll just might be the reigning champ! Using Doordash, I ordered my lemongrass banh mi along with some chicken broth for delivery. Both were superb!! Banh mi's are sometimes a hit or miss in the fact that the bread can be too crunchy and crumbly, leaving a plethora of bread crumbs on the table when you're done. However, Freshroll's baguette is crunchy with just the right amount of pillowiness. Their NamNam sauce (a chipotle aioli type sauce) is also BOMB and might be why their sandwich is wayy better than Nom Nom's which is right across the street. Freshroll is also super generous with the meat and pickled veggies. On a separate note, the broth was also very delicious. Although I couldn't tell if it really took 8 hours to prepare, it still tasted clean and not too salty. I've been reading reviews that fruit flies tend to congregate in front of the brick and mortar store, so perhaps takeout or delivery is your best bet. Regardless, do try if you're in the area! read more

Freshroll - Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I always stop by Freshroll whenever I feel the need to refuel myself with veggies and whole foods. Similar to Chipotle and Mad Seoul, Freshroll has a create your own bowl option where you can pick a base, protein, flavors, and toppings! If you download the Snackpass app, I believe there's a 15% off first-time order discount! Every time I order off the app, they always finish my order within 5 minutes! I always create my own freshBowl: Vermicelli noodle base, sesame-lime tofu (sometimes I get the Lemongrass Pork, which is also very delicious), peanut sauce on the side, cucumber, purple cabbage, pickled carrots/daikon, jalapeno, green onion, and I added broccolini for an extra cost. The freshBowl is LOADED with veggies. And when I say loaded, I mean loaded. You can easily get your daily intake of veggies from this meal. And, it's very affordable! About $10 for a nutritious, filling and healthy meal. Portions are also 10/10. I don't feel too stuffed after finishing the bowl, and it's also great fuel that'll last me a couple hours! I've always gotten take out because of COVID, and they package the bowl really securely. They saran wrap the bowl, include utensils wrapped in a napkin, all in a portable brown paper bag. One thing to note is that the entrance is usually swarming with fruit flies. Not sure why. That being said, if you're craving a healthy fix of Vietnamese food, check out Freshroll! read more

Freshroll - Create Your Own FreshBOWL - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

So much for "fresh roll" ... I had their chicken spring rolls and their chicken was ROTTEN.

amazing just absolutely amazing so good the food and service is just absolutely top tier.

Food was good & authentic. Sandwiches were yummy! Ordering online easy and food was ready quickly.

Whenever I used to walk on Telegraph in between classes for a quick bite, I loved going to this spot for lunch to pick up a banh mi or a bowl! I usually pick the chicken as my main protein but the pork is also yummy! The taro chips are made fresh and are so crunchy! It's always a must have for me to get them. They pair so well with the NamNam sauce too. Their drinks are pretty bomb too! I've tried the Vietnamese coffee and the Lychee Mint tea (not overly sweet - just how I like it). On colder days, I opt in for their pho broth which is comforting and warms me up. The staff moved quickly to make my food so I never waited in line for long. Sometimes during busier hours, I place an order online to avoid the crowd. Definitely give them a try! read more

I ordered the lemongrass spring rolls with peanut sauce. The portion is worth the price since each roll has a variety of ingredients in it. Only con is that there is barely any seating in the restaurant. Would order again! read more

I have visited Freshroll several times and have been so impressed by the quality of the food as well as the quick and friendly service. My favorite meal is the sandwich with lemongrass pork and a side of flavorful bone broth. They give you a nice serving of tender pork and the bread is super fresh. The taro chips are also delicious and always taste like they were just made. Freshroll is my go-to on southside. read more

I recently visited the restaurant Fresh Roll in Berkeley in hopes of fulfilling my craving for spring rolls along with a bánh mì sandwich, I normally order from "Sf's Fresh Roll". When I entered into the restaurant, I was greeted by swarming flies (4+) Immediately I came to realize that, no one working for this particular establishment spoke English. The workers were all Spanish speaking despite this being a Vietnamese inspired restaurant. NO ONE WORKING AT THIS LOCATION SPOKE ENGLISH!! Even with me trying to explain special instructions for my order the workers were unable to comprehend. There was an employee sitting down and one behind the counter neither acknowledged anything regarding taking my order they replied "NO ENGLISH" and continued socializing amongst themselves. Very frustrating, confusing and ridiculously poor managed. NO THANKS read more

See all

Freshroll never misses. It's located close to campus, has a great menu with reasonably priced (and dare I say, cheap?) options, and has friendly service every time. I always order freshrolls with grilled lemongrass pork and the Namnam sauce as well as the $10 combo meal with the mini lemongrass pork sandwich, bone broth, and taro chips. I find myself actively craving Freshroll quite often because it is that good. read more

I always go to Freshroll for a quick, healthy option. I love their Freshrolls and Banh Mi, their bowls are a hit or miss for me. This is not really the place to go if you're looking for something authentic or super filling, but still a go-to around campus! read more

I came back here again with a friend, mainly because in the past my friend was able to find gluten-free options here. I ordered a freshroll sandwich for myself with sesame lime tofu and no jalapeno. I found the sandwich to be decent tasting and fresh, though I do find the price relative to the size is high compared to other banh mi places I've been in the area. Also, you can have their NamNam sauce on the side, so I like to do that so I can keep it to use with other foods. read more

Freshroll was my go-to during college. I ate here at least once a week and never got sick of it. Their spring rolls are filling, delicious, and don't make you feel like crap for eating out. I've never had the little crispy tube of goodness in a spring roll elsewhere. Their drinks are also usually creative and refreshing. Download Snackpass if you're going to eat here-- it's not hard to build up rewards for a free sandwich now and then. read more

Pretty good and convenient, but can't beat Koja kitchen right across the street (too bad koja has some weird hours) read more

Freshroll - FreshROLL (Individual) - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

Tried the rolls and the taro chips. Acceptable and refreshing meal, though I'm going to go on and perhaps nitpick some because for the price ($5/roll, $4/chips) and portions on the smaller side a place would have to knock it out of the park for me to revisit. Tastiest dish was the tofu roll--the tofu was fried, and the rolls are thicker than I expect at places where you get a couple per order. Fork for scale in the photo. The wrapper was chewy/Q in a satisfying way, and the veggies tasted fresh. There weren't any herbs, which some people I know would've appreciated, though I missed the taste some. Also tried the chicken and the pork, which were slightly dry, hence why the tofu was best. The nuoc cham-esque vinaigrette was my favorite, salty and sour with garlic pieces and chilis. The peanut sauce felt a little bit blander in comparison. Taro chips were okay--also felt a little undersalted plus were a little toastier than I expected, but having the textural option was cool. I got delivery so can't speak on the setting but everything was packaged well: stapled bag, cling film covered broth which I did not try yet. No sauce or soup spills at all. All in all, might revisit if a friend requested but would not go out of my way to come here without the stacking promotions I had for delivery since you could probably get similar offerings for less elsewhere. read more

Freshroll - tofu rolls, taro chips, broth - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I think I've found my go-to meal if I'm looking for something quick and on the healthier side but not Chipotle. I always order through Snackpass so my meal's ready by the time I get here and it's super close to campus which is convenient for me! I usually get the Freshroll Bowl with chicken or the Spicy Porker Bowl switching between the nam nam or peanut sauce. I definitely plan to customize more bowls and try the lemongrass pork and tofu next time I dine here. The bowl comes with lots of veggies and a generous amount of protein, so if you're looking for something healthier yet reasonably priced definitely try this place! Tip: There's very limited space inside and can get crowded so I usually order to-go. read more

Freshroll - Freshroll Bowl: chicken + nam nam sauce - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Healthy, yummy, fair priced. I ordered from here in dire need of some greens in my diet and they didn't let me down! I got a bowl with a brown rice base, roasted chicken, and citrus ginger sauce. The bowl came with a free (mistake so complimentary) vinaigrette and was packed to the brim. Chicken was good quality and greens all fresh. It was a bit spicier than I expected due to the Jalapeño but that made it even better if anything! Overall, highly recommend. read more

Freshroll - Bowl - The Freshroll - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I'm very sadden to say that my takeout has a fly in it today. I ordered through Yelp and neither GrubHub or Freshroll would pick up for me to call in a replacement, so I don't think can in good conscious recommend ordering here. Guess I'm skipping lunch read more

Freshroll - I just ordered takeout through Yelp for pickup only to find a bug flying inside my food - Pan Asian Near Me - Berkeley, California

See all

Love love love freshroll! I always order this when I'm near campus or stuck at the library. It's a healthy option and comes with enough food for two meals. I really love the nam nam sauce and how flavorful it is. My go-to dish is the freshroll bowl with chicken, rice, and nam nam sauce! The banh mi's are also super yummy. read more