So, like others have mentioned, I too was super excited about the addition of a Vietnamese joint here in Phoenix. Similarily, like others, I was let down a little bit by Rice Paper. I love love the look of the place and am hoping they can adjust a few things about the food. I have worked at Dragonfly Vietnamese Kitchen in Mesa and KNOW good Vietnamese food when I see it. I'd have to suggest that
1- The wait staff know the cuisine a little better as we ordered a pho tai by its name and she didnt know what it was
2- the spring rolls have more flavor and meat, less rice noodle, rolled more tightly, and maye some marinated carrots and daikon in them all . It was super filled with rice noodle, too much
3- the pho be more fragrant and less salty
4- PRICES need to be lowered for the soup at least.
parking was also an issue but it can be like that in the city so nothin can really be done bout that, just be forwarned.
That being said, I do think that it has potential. I will try again perhaps in a few months to check out any changes that have been made.
I love the freshness of Vietnamese eating, and hope to be in love with rice paper eventually since it is so close to home!