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Paper Rice - Spring Rolls & Bowls

4.3 (984 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Halley K.

Was walking in the area and saw a line out the door so had to try it! Super small spot but great concept for spring rolls/bowls. I picked the tofu banh mi and was so happy with it! The tofu has great flavor and the texture of the bread was perfect. The staff were friendly and efficient. I'll definitely be back!

Can't help but ordered them all~
Yijia L.

I've been to Paper Rice twice now and I really like how I can get a light dinner from them. Parking is always a pain since it's located in old town Pasadena but I recently learned the parking garage next door is free for 10 mins so perfect for takeout orders. I've tried most of their protein options other than Tofu. I will rank them in the following order: no.1 beef no.2 shrimp no.3 Nem no.4 chicken no.5 pork belly. I was very excited when I first ordered the pork belly but the skin was too tough for me. Great meal option for a hot summer day!

Sticky Rice Patty
Jonnie N.

Stopped by Paper Rice for lunch and really enjoyed how unique some of their dishes were. The weekend-only Fried Sticky Rice Patty was the standout. Think of it as a grilled onigiri, but made with sticky rice instead of regular short-grain rice. The rice is well-seasoned with plenty of flavor, while the filling reminds me of Vietnamese steamed rice cakes, making it both familiar and creative. The fresh spring rolls are made to order and taste incredibly fresh. I tried the nem, sautéed beef, and lemongrass chicken, and each had its own distinct flavor. They're generously packed with vegetables, making for a light yet satisfying meal. If I had one small complaint, it would be the dipping sauce. It's more tangy and savory than I prefer. Personally, I'd love a little more sweetness to balance the flavors. Overall, the food is fresh, unique, and well executed. I'd happily come back to try more of the menu.

Evan K.

Open up a Paper Rice in Long Beach or surrounding city because this place is amazing. Loving the Vietnamese build your own spring roll or bowl style. Feels like a Vietnamese type Cava or Chipotle. Their have the right balance of flavors and on top of that has good quality ingredients. Second time I've been here and I got the chicken with vermicelli noodles and mixed greens. So well balanced but they forgot to give me their crispy egg roll shell which I was bummed about. You also get a sauce of choice on the side too. Inside there is very limited seating and there's no good parking nearby that I saw (I walked here). It's perfect lunch or grab and go spot. Would definitely come back.

Ana L.

Amazing food at amazing prices! The spring rolls are a must -- you get to choose three, and I went with pork belly, beef, and shrimp. All of them were incredible. Super flavorful, filling, and surprisingly healthy. The beef bowl was great too, and the paper-thin fried spring rolls were delicious. It's tough to find reasonably priced spots these days, but this place is a gem. The space is cute and cozy, and the servers are friendly and happy to help you build the perfect meal. Definitely coming back here again!!

Natalie M.

The food was fresh and delicious and the staff is SUPER friendly. Felt like I was in heaven eating at this spot! Thank you paper rice!

Spring BOWL
Erin K.

I got a spring bowl with leafy greens, noodles, lemon grass chicken, carrots, basil, bean sprouts, cucumbers & chopped peanuts with their traditional citrus sauce. I think it is fairly priced and a good amount of food. The vegetables are fresh and they there is a lot of variety of toppings to choose from The bowl is good and the sauce tastes fresh and light. The workers were nice, but I did feel rushed when ordering. I will go back to try their spring rolls!

BYO bowl
Reine N.

A Vietnamese chipotle! My friend was excited to try this spot, so we met here around 6:30 PM on a Monday evening. Parking wise, there is a paid lot nearby as well as some street spots scattered throughout. Bathroom wise, there are none inside as it's a pretty small joint, but they can provide customers with a key for the restroom in the nearby lot. I ordered a bowl with chicken & shrimp as my proteins and both were quite delicious. All of the toppings and sides appeared very fresh and the workers were very helpful in explaining the different sauces and options. Overall, a solid spot to grab a more casual dinner in Pasadena. Highly recommend!

BYO Spring Rolls
Calli Y.

We found this place a couple years ago and ever since, if we are in the area, we always come here. Cons- parking!!! I do not like places that don't have free parking! No restrooms either. Pros- design your own spring rolls! Yum!! You get 3 per order and pick your protein and then all the inside items you would like. Lots of dipping sauces to choose from as well! Always fresh! Their drinks are great as well and they always let us sample! I love their lychee lemonade! I also tried their Vietnamese coffee today and it was strong. A little too sweet for me but the ice does help it water down. Great meal! Inside seating is also tough so if it's nice outside, sit in the courtyard on the side! Wish we had 1 closer in the OC!

Jessica M.

I absolutely loooove paper rice. Their spring rolls are the best! I have tried pretty much every option they have in meats but I find myself always going for the "nem" I think it's the best (: These are so light & healthy I don't feel bad eating these often haha their citrus sauce is the bomb! I could probably eat these everyday if I had one closer to me haha So flavorful! They've really mastered the ingredients to add in each & their "mix" seasoning so good! Everything just works. I've tried other spots that have opened after paper rice but none compare in flavor! They are a little pricey but everything is these days. I have tried their banh mih but they're alright, not the star of show. It was good but have had better elsewhere & wasn't loaded, lacked filling. They are always a packed house, I swear there's never a time I go & they're not busy or a line (sometimes out the door). Wish it was a little bigger, feel like we're all on top of each other when in line & people trying to exit. Paid parking lot right behind so quick walk. I will say the customer service is just okay, you get a lot of workers that don't speak up or greet happily. Oh & I do think they should wear some sort of hair nets as well... because 1 time I went here my friend sadly got a hair in her spring roll :( so kinda gross. So glad that wasn't my meal but very unfortunate for my friend cause we had got them to go!! So we couldn't even show them or place a complaint. So hair nets would prevent that! I'm so excited for the new Azusa one to open cause that'll be closer to home haha overall love the food here. Will always return for the spring rolls!

Spring Bowl and Spring Rolls (3)
Sharon C.

Perfect customizable and ok-priced healthy meal. Love that theres a super nice exterior seating area nearby. Just walk down the street to the left of the shop and you'll see it - refer to my video. I didn't have a great experience with one of the workers- he was way too quiet and I had to ask for every question to be repeated. He also didnt give me the correct vegetables and I only looked away for a second after listing them. There was another workers however that was much brighter who made it right and remade my bowl and gave me a comped tea for the mistake and experience. from 4 star to 5!

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Sydney B.

My go-to spot when I'm craving something convenient, healthy, & delicious. I always order ahead online so my order is ready for pick-up when I arrive. Staff is friendly & helpful. The bowls & spring rolls always hit the spot but I wish they would bring back the house special sautéed salad on weekdays! Free parking for 10 minutes (for pick-up) in the connected parking structure.

Beef and Vegetarian Spring Roll
Teni A.

Fresh and simple food! I had beef and vegetarian spring rolls! So good! Can't wait to go back!

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Can you mix/match the spring rolls (ie 1 beef, 1 chix, 1 shrimp)?

Yes, spring rolls can be mixed/matched in store.

Do you validate for the parking structure?

The parking structure attached to our restaurant does not offer validation to any of the businesses.… 

Do you accept cash?

Hello! Yes, we do.

Can li order to pick up?

Yes, you may order online at paperrice.com Thank you,… 

Do you include pate in the banh mi?

No pate in the banh mi. Thank you!

Is there fish sauce in the citrus sauces or are those vegan?

The House Citrus, House Soicy, and Citrus Ginger have fish sauce.

Are the rolls dairy and peanut free? My son has a life threatening allergy to both but wants to try them. Thank you

I believe so. I would go in person for my first order if i were you just to make sure it is possible.

Is this place Vietnamese-owned?

Hello! Yes, it is a Vietnamese family-owned.

Are there any proteins that don't have sesame oil? Any sauces that don't have sesame oil?

We do not use sesame oil in any of our proteins. The only sauce that has sesame oil is the Soy Vinaigrette.

Is the crispy roll gluten free? When I try to order online there's no option to take it out of the spring roll.

Hello, Thank you for your inquiry. The crispy roll is not gluten free. Please note in special… 

Are there any gluten-free options?

Lots. The noodles are rice-based, and the bowls have either noodles, rice, or salad. The sandwich roll is wheat, but I'm not sure much else is.

Are there vegan options?

Yes. I just tried their tofu as the main protein and was really good! All the vegetable in the wrapper or bowl were fresh and delish.

Is the tofu bahn mi and/or bowl vegetarian? Or do the sauces contain fish sauce?

The tofu banh mi is vegetarian. The tofu is seasoned with gluten-free soy sauce. For the tofu bowl,… 

Is it MSG free?

Yes, it is :)

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