06/20/2026
🥢 HAND-ROLLED HANOI SPRING ROLLS (NEM RÁN HÀ NỘI) – THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS TO QUALITY
Many guests ask us:
“Why are the Hanoi Spring Rolls at PHỞ F&M so flavorful, juicy, and never dry?”
The answer is found in the small details.
🐖 We never use pre-ground pork.
We carefully select fresh pork with the right balance of lean meat and fat to create a filling that stays tender, juicy, and naturally flavorful after cooking.
Every batch of filling is made from fresh pork that is ground in-house according to PHỞ F&M’s own standards.
We do not grind it too coarse, which would make the filling loose and uneven.
We do not grind it too fine, which would remove the natural texture and sweetness of the meat.
The size of each piece of ground pork is carefully controlled so that it blends perfectly with glass noodles, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and other fresh ingredients while maintaining the ideal texture after cooking.
Too much lean meat, and the spring rolls become dry.
Too much fat, and they become heavy and greasy.
Even the texture of the ground pork matters.
🍳 Another important detail is how the spring rolls are cooked.
At PHỞ F&M, our Nem Rán Hà Nội are pan-fried in the traditional Hanoi style, not deep-fried.
Pan-frying requires more attention, more time, and constant monitoring, but it allows the wrapper to develop a delicate crispness while helping the filling remain moist and flavorful inside.
It is the method many Hanoi families have used for generations and one that we continue to follow today.
🥕 From selecting ingredients, preparing vegetables, grinding the meat, mixing the filling, to hand-rolling every single spring roll, each step requires patience, care, and attention to detail.
No industrial production lines.
No pre-made ingredients.
Just fresh ingredients and the dedication of people who truly care about what they serve.
🇻🇳 Our Hanoi Spring Rolls (Nem Rán Hà Nội) are hand-rolled following traditional Hanoi methods, using specially made rice paper crafted to our specifications, creating the delicate, crispy texture that many guests have come to love.
That is why they are often one of the most popular items at PHỞ F&M—and frequently sell out early.
❤️ Made with Heart. Served with Heritage.
📍 PHỞ F&M
St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador
Hand-rolled. Pan-fried. Made the proper Hanoi way. 🇻🇳🥢🍳