While the rich bone broth and flat rice noodles are both essential components of a well-made bowl of pho, for many, the true star is the thinly sliced beef ... and quick-cooking cuts are the ...

This means bun cha (meatballs with vermicelli), cha nem (deeply bronzed pork and prawn spring rolls) and pho cuon (lettuce and stir-fried beef rolled in thick noodle sheets). A quick lunch can ...