Gulfport’s favorite vegan deli is gone, but a new concept is ready with more plant-based fare.

V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls will open in July and includes options that are gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan along with menu items for omnivores.

Owner Stephanie Nghiem (pronounced Nim) welcomes the neighborhood to build-your-own bowl, spring rolls, steamed bao buns or bánh mì—a Vietnamese baguette sandwich.

From there, customers select a base: vermicelli rice noodles, jasmine rice or mixed greens, followed by one of six proteins—simmered shrimp, chicken, lemongrass beef, pork or five-spice tofu.

Nghiem—who told The Gabber that she previously did detective work—is reigniting her passion for cooking at 2930 Beach Blvd. S, with menu highlights include starters like crispy egg rolls, fresh shrimp rolls or indulgent creamy crab rangoons that are a throwback to recipes passed down from her grandmother, to mother to her—and now to Gulfport.

Since the hurricanes in September, Gulfport has found itself rebuilding. Locals have flocked to support local restaurants and markets. V-Roll Vietnamese Rolls & Bowls is another addition for the locals to support and ultimately help rebuild the city, one restaurant at a time.

If you’re interested in trying this cuisine, follow @vroll.restaurant on Instagram to find more about the opening and other updates.

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