Thanh Phong

This is one up-tempo family-run eatery. Staff natter in Vietnamese while crafting rice-paper rolls, and the kitchen operates at a pace to match Saigon traffic. Furious chopping of mince and chilli provides aural evidence that sang choy bao (lettuce cups) is a tempting starter. Hit picks include grilled prawn on sugar cane; crisp salted squid; and Vietnamese pancakes, bursting with stir-fried beanshoots and tofu slivers, are as colourful as a Nha Trang sunset. Experiment with house specialities, such as beef grilled in betel leaves and lemony rare beef salad, to appreciate why Thanh Phong is packed each night. Super-quick service works for those on the go.