Bun cha

“Bun cha is a marvellous dish to enjoy as a big group – something Angie Hong has done her whole life as part of a large Vietnamese family, in her three restaurants, and now as grandmother and matriarch to a vibrant young clan. This is a delicious balance of noodles, a lot of herbs, a beautiful dressing and marinated meats cooked over fire. ‘This really is what Vietnamese food is about,’ she says proudly. ‘You can find it on every street corner in Hanoi or in the central markets in Ho Chi Minh – as a lunchtime dish only.’” Maeve O’Meara, Food Safari Fire