Build your own spring rolls!? You don't need to say anything else to get me through the front door to try this gem of a spot. I've always been a fan of spring rolls, having grown up eating them at plenty of Viet restaurants and making them at home. At Paper Rice, you can choose to build your own 3-pack of spring rolls for 12, and the quality of the ingredients and professionalism of the rolling is not to be missed. They have one vegan friendly protein which was their soy tofu option and I was thrilled. Many of the toppings you'd add to a fresh spring roll are also already plant-based, so pick and choose what you like. I added nearly everything I could including the crispy wrapper stick for that extra crunch. Each order also comes with a dipping sauce of your choice. I went with a classic peanut butter based dip which put everything together nicely. Next time I'm in Pasadena, it'll be a no brainer to come back and try these again.

The spring rolls and banh mi hit the spot! There are a lot of choices for customization from fillings, toppings, vegetables, and sauces. It’s a fast, convenient setup so waits aren’t bad despite long during lunch rush. I appreciate that Paper Rice introduces good fast yet modern and approachable Vietnamese food in Pasadena.

The best spring rolls I’ve ever had in my life!! they give you a surprise in the middle of crunch and the peanut sauce. Absolutely amazing.

I found out about this spot from Secret Los Angeles yesterday morning and visited later that evening since I had to go to Pasadena. It was so fresh and tasty. I ordered spring rolls—1 pork belly, 2 shrimp. I selected spicy and savory peanut sauces. I didn’t like the sauces. The spring rolls are good without. It was like eating a handheld salad. I will definitely go back!

I was looking for something healthier and this popped up. It was highly recommended and I decided to stop by. I ordered their salad bowl with chicken and beef. I got the traditional citrus sauce with fried crispy onions and garlic. Overall it was delicious, a very light but filling meal for lunch. Now their lychee lemonade is also amazing and I highly recommend that drink. Parking is limited to street or paid structure parking. Update I had their spring rolls with no noodles, shrimp, chicken and pork. All three were delicious and the peanut sauce made the lunch complete. I’d definitely get that again.

I came here and ordered the beef and nem nuong spring rolls — delicious and super fresh. One of the best parts is that you can really customize your meal to your liking. I got two dipping sauces. While they’re not the traditional Vietnamese ones, they were still really tasty. The fish sauce had a strong sour flavor with a ginger kick — not typical for spring rolls, but surprisingly good. The spicy sauce was also on the sour side and had a nice heat to it. Portions are generous, and considering the location, the prices are very reasonable.

Decided we wanted to try this place that was suggested to us. Why not get out for the day. This is a small place so it can be crowded and we waited outside in line BUT they definitely move quickly. I like the idea of being able to create your own spring rolls. Pricing is about what you would expect for the area. I could’ve eaten about 6 of these rolls. House sauce was great! Customer service was quick and easy. There is seating outside close by in a public area so we went there to enjoy. Overall it’s a decent place to go if you live in the area or in the area and just want to eat light or have a snack.

Best spring rolls I’ve ever tasted. I tried one of each protein. All six were delicious. The sticky rice patties were really crispy and sticky- was getting stuck to my teeth. I want to come back again and try their items in the menu. It is a small place with very few seating. The parking garage next to it is an 8 flat rate fee. Loved the friendliness of the staff.