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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 20 Union St #150, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 345-5333
Website: https://paperrice.com/
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Paper Rice – Old Pasadena
Paper Rice is a Vietnamese fast-casual restaurant that features a menu centered on a build-your-own-spring-roll concept.
Reviews
Faviola Bugarin Lopez
This is a cool concept, walked after smelling the food when someone opened the door. I got the 3 spring rolls, shrimp, beef and chicken. Shares with a friend but I would
Recommend the beef it was savory and delicious. Shrimp was good too.
Over all I loved it, would I come here again if I’m already at downtown Pasadena. Staff was friendly all young men and they did fantastic with questions and getting the line down.
… moreRecommend the beef it was savory and delicious. Shrimp was good too.
Over all I loved it, would I come here again if I’m already at downtown Pasadena. Staff was friendly all young men and they did fantastic with questions and getting the line down.
Mitchell Neller
Went to Paper Rice in Pasadena. This was more of a personal stop because I wanted to walk around Pasadena and kept seeing this place pop up as a highly rated spot for bowls and spring rolls. It was raining and we were craving something warm and fresh, so we figured alright let’s try it.
I saw mixed stuff about it online. Some people say it is fire, others say it is way too expensive for what you get, so I went in a little hesitant and honestly I get why now.
The food itself was good. I got the beef bowl with rice noodles and mixed greens. Great flavor, super fresh, the citrus dressing they give you pairs really well with everything. So no complaints on taste. It was definitely a solid bowl.
But the price for what you get is crazy. Everything is an add on. One dollar here, seventy five cents there, two dollars for this, three dollars for that. I asked for a little bit more beef because the scoop they gave me was honestly pathetic, and they told me it would be extra. For the price of the bowl already, that was wild to me. Same thing when I asked for a little more green onion. Everything was extra.
That is where the controversy makes sense. The portion sizes are just not worth the fifteen to twenty dollars you are paying. If someone is paying that much, the bowl should be big and actually filled, not this tiny half filled portion.
Flavor wise, they are doing it right. The flavor is there, the chicken tasted good, the beef tasted good, everything was seasoned well. But the value is not there at all.
Because of that, this is not a place I would come back to. Too expensive for what you get, even though the food itself was solid.
… moreI saw mixed stuff about it online. Some people say it is fire, others say it is way too expensive for what you get, so I went in a little hesitant and honestly I get why now.
The food itself was good. I got the beef bowl with rice noodles and mixed greens. Great flavor, super fresh, the citrus dressing they give you pairs really well with everything. So no complaints on taste. It was definitely a solid bowl.
But the price for what you get is crazy. Everything is an add on. One dollar here, seventy five cents there, two dollars for this, three dollars for that. I asked for a little bit more beef because the scoop they gave me was honestly pathetic, and they told me it would be extra. For the price of the bowl already, that was wild to me. Same thing when I asked for a little more green onion. Everything was extra.
That is where the controversy makes sense. The portion sizes are just not worth the fifteen to twenty dollars you are paying. If someone is paying that much, the bowl should be big and actually filled, not this tiny half filled portion.
Flavor wise, they are doing it right. The flavor is there, the chicken tasted good, the beef tasted good, everything was seasoned well. But the value is not there at all.
Because of that, this is not a place I would come back to. Too expensive for what you get, even though the food itself was solid.
Viggy Vanchi
This is an inventive spot that allows you to build your own bowl with asian-inspired flavors. They also allow you to build your own spring rolls, which is cool. I got the bowl which was quite a lot of food, but too many noodles, in my opinion. I would recommend the spring rolls over the bowl.
… moreD C
Over priced for what you get. Granted you get to customize your spring rolls. Savory peanut sauce was salty and on the watery side. Traditional citrus sauce is a water down version of nuoc mam. I got one of each meat option. Garlic shrimp was an extra $1.50… 3 small to medium size shrimp was $1.50 extra. 3 of them. When I asked about what sauces they had. I was promptly told to see the board under step 4. Nothing else was said to me. Good luck finding street parking. They “can not” validate the parking garage that is attached to them.
… moreRobin
Solid Spring Rolls and Banh Mi, But Pricey for the Portion Size
I visited Paper Rice with my sister and niece after seeing it on social media. My sister, who’s obsessed with spring rolls, was excited to try it. I was in town for my sister’s wedding, and before heading back to Houston, we decided to check out the spot. I got the three spring rolls with a banh mi on the side. The process for the banh mi is pretty cool: they make the spring rolls right in front of you, and when you order the banh mi, they give you a ticket, and then they prepare it in the back.
The spring rolls were good, but for the price, I feel like they should give more protein in each roll. The portions were inconsistent, and I think they should use a scoop to ensure the protein is evenly distributed across all the rolls. I tried garlic shrimp, sautéed beef, and lemongrass chicken. My favorite was the sautéed beef—it had a nice, slight spiciness. The shrimp, which cost an extra $1.50, didn’t really impress me. They were mediocre at best. The chicken was decent, but I’d stick with the sautéed beef if I go back. Since I don’t eat pork, I skipped that option, but the banh mi was definitely the highlight of the meal—amazing!
As for sauces, they offer four different options. Since I’m allergic to peanuts, I didn’t try the savory peanut sauce, but my niece did. She said it was anything but savory—it was actually very sweet. I tried the citrus house sauce, which was OK. There was also a house sauce, which I didn’t try, but it was described as spicy. Everyone in our party agreed that all the sauces needed more fish sauce; they just weren’t salty enough for our taste.
To feel full, I’d recommend getting the three spring rolls and a banh mi. That combo will cost you about $30, and if you want a drink, expect to spend more. I brought my own water, but I did notice that for three people, one drink, and only one person ordering a drink, the bill was close to $70, which felt a bit pricey.
They also offer a bowl option, which I saw several people order during my visit, but honestly, it didn’t seem very filling to me. I’d say this place feels more like a snack than a full meal.
Parking Tip: Good luck finding street parking. Your best bet is to park in the attached parking garage, but keep in mind that they do not validate for this garage. We were there for about 30-45 minutes, and it cost us $3.
Would I go back? Only if I’m in the area.
… moreI visited Paper Rice with my sister and niece after seeing it on social media. My sister, who’s obsessed with spring rolls, was excited to try it. I was in town for my sister’s wedding, and before heading back to Houston, we decided to check out the spot. I got the three spring rolls with a banh mi on the side. The process for the banh mi is pretty cool: they make the spring rolls right in front of you, and when you order the banh mi, they give you a ticket, and then they prepare it in the back.
The spring rolls were good, but for the price, I feel like they should give more protein in each roll. The portions were inconsistent, and I think they should use a scoop to ensure the protein is evenly distributed across all the rolls. I tried garlic shrimp, sautéed beef, and lemongrass chicken. My favorite was the sautéed beef—it had a nice, slight spiciness. The shrimp, which cost an extra $1.50, didn’t really impress me. They were mediocre at best. The chicken was decent, but I’d stick with the sautéed beef if I go back. Since I don’t eat pork, I skipped that option, but the banh mi was definitely the highlight of the meal—amazing!
As for sauces, they offer four different options. Since I’m allergic to peanuts, I didn’t try the savory peanut sauce, but my niece did. She said it was anything but savory—it was actually very sweet. I tried the citrus house sauce, which was OK. There was also a house sauce, which I didn’t try, but it was described as spicy. Everyone in our party agreed that all the sauces needed more fish sauce; they just weren’t salty enough for our taste.
To feel full, I’d recommend getting the three spring rolls and a banh mi. That combo will cost you about $30, and if you want a drink, expect to spend more. I brought my own water, but I did notice that for three people, one drink, and only one person ordering a drink, the bill was close to $70, which felt a bit pricey.
They also offer a bowl option, which I saw several people order during my visit, but honestly, it didn’t seem very filling to me. I’d say this place feels more like a snack than a full meal.
Parking Tip: Good luck finding street parking. Your best bet is to park in the attached parking garage, but keep in mind that they do not validate for this garage. We were there for about 30-45 minutes, and it cost us $3.
Would I go back? Only if I’m in the area.
Mia Ng
I came here and ordered the beef and nem nướng 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.
… moreA. Nicole
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.
… moreRodrigo “funning”
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.
… moreI 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.
Brandi
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.
… moreIt 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.
RedHood Ninja
I find it idiotic and insanely ridiculous that I have to pay $20 after taxes for 3 lobster spring rools that only include 2 incredibly small lobster pieces the size of a nickle per spring roll?
To me this in just OUTRAGEOUS! Even when I order the beef instead, I still could not believe how INSANELY LITTLE PORTIONS WERE PROVIDED!
I’ve learned this place TRULY 100% LACKS QUANTIY that doesn’t faily meet the market value what is demanded upfront!
… moreTo me this in just OUTRAGEOUS! Even when I order the beef instead, I still could not believe how INSANELY LITTLE PORTIONS WERE PROVIDED!
I’ve learned this place TRULY 100% LACKS QUANTIY that doesn’t faily meet the market value what is demanded upfront!