Eating vegan or gluten-free in a new city shouldn’t feel like a compromise. At Roly Poly Fresh Spring Rolls & Coffee Da Nang, we build our menu around bright herbs, crisp vegetables, and simply seasoned proteins wrapped in soft rice paper — a naturally gluten-free base that’s light, filling, and perfect for Da Nang’s warm weather. This guide outlines which rolls are gluten-free, how to order for different diets, and a few insider tips so your lunch tastes as good as it makes you feel.

What “Gluten-Free” Means with Vietnamese Fresh Rolls

Our fresh rolls are made with rice paper and rice vermicelli, so the wrap and noodles are naturally gluten-free. Most fillings are whole-food and minimally seasoned for clarity and crunch. The one common garnish to watch is crispy fried shallots, which are prepared with gluten-containing ingredients. If you’re avoiding gluten, please tell our team to leave off the fried shallots — we’re happy to customize.

For dipping, our classic Vietnamese fish sauce — nước chấm — is gluten-free and wonderfully light. Some other sauces use soy sauce that typically contains gluten; see the sauce notes below for easy swaps.

The Gluten-Free Roll Line-Up

Garlic Prawn — Cool cucumber, herbs, and juicy prawns wrapped in rice paper. Clean, citrus-friendly flavors that stay bright with nước chấm. Ask to omit fried shallots to keep it fully gluten-free.
Smoked Goose — A savory, gently smoky protein paired with fresh herbs for balance. Rich without heaviness, especially good with toasted sesame aromas. No fried shallots for a gluten-free set.
Satay Chicken — Grilled spice notes meet cooling greens. It’s deeply satisfying yet beach-day light. Skip fried shallots and choose a gluten-free dip for a fully GF order.
Poached Chicken & Avocado — Lean, tender chicken and creamy avocado make an easygoing, protein-forward roll that travels well. Again, ask us to hold the fried shallots.
Tofu, Mushroom & Avocado (vegan) — Silky tofu, umami mushrooms, and buttery avocado with crunchy greens. 100% plant-based and gluten-free when prepared without fried shallots.

House-Made Sauces & Smart Swaps

Great rolls deserve great dips. We prep our sauces in small batches throughout the day for freshness and flavor clarity. Here’s how to keep things aligned with your diet:

Nước chấm — Our Vietnamese fish sauce dip is gluten-free and light, with a bright, citrusy snap. It’s the easiest pick for gluten-free orders.
Peanut (vegan) — Creamy and comforting. Standard versions use soy sauce that may contain gluten; ask for a gluten-free soy alternative if available that day, or pair your roll with nước chấm instead.
Toasted Sesame (vegan) — Nutty and mellow. As with peanut, check on a gluten-free soy option or enjoy it with nước chấm for zero-gluten peace of mind.

Key reminder: To keep your set gluten-free, ask us to remove fried shallots on any roll. If you’re both vegan and gluten-free, request nước chấm chay (vegan fish-sauce-style dip) or a GF-soy variation when available.

How to Order for Your Diet

Strict gluten-free: Choose any roll from the list above, omit fried shallots, and pick nước chấm for dipping.
Vegan + gluten-free: Go for Tofu, Mushroom & Avocado; ask for nước chấm chay or a GF-soy version of peanut/sesame if available.
Lighter lunch: Mix a seafood roll (Garlic Prawn) with a plant-based roll (Tofu, Mushroom & Avocado) and split sauces.
Protein-forward set: Pair Poached Chicken & Avocado with Smoked Goose and add fresh chili for lift.

Why Fresh Rolls Work So Well for GF & Vegan Eating

Fresh rolls are built on vegetables and herbs first, with proteins and noodles added for body. There’s no batter, no deep-frying, and no heavy dressings — just clean ingredients held together by tender rice paper. Because we roll to order, the texture stays springy and the herbs keep their snap, making a meal that’s energizing rather than sleepy.

Drink Pairings That Keep Things Bright

Vietnamese Iced Coffee (phin): bold and roasty; great with Smoked Goose or Satay Chicken.
Salted Coffee: lightly sweet, creamy top balances garlic prawn and herb-forward rolls.
Matcha Latte (oat milk): vegan, silky, and cooling — a natural match for tofu & avocado.
Fresh Orange or Seasonal Juice: crisp acidity that refreshes between bites.

When to Visit & Takeaway Tips

We’re open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–20:00 (closed Sunday). Late mornings and early afternoons are super relaxed; evenings bring a friendly post-beach crowd. Taking your rolls to go? Let us know if you’ll eat in 10, 20, or 30 minutes — we’ll pack the herbs and sauces so everything tastes peak-fresh when you’re ready.

Bottom Line

Gluten-free and vegan eating in Da Nang can be joyful, varied, and fast. With rice-paper rolls, crisp herbs, and light dips, your meal stays refreshing from first bite to last. Choose any of our gluten-free rolls — Garlic Prawn, Smoked Goose, Satay Chicken, Poached Chicken & Avocado, or Tofu, Mushroom & Avocado — ask us to remove fried shallots, and reach for nước chấm when you want a 100% gluten-free dip. We’ll take care of the rest.

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