A steady stream of diners fills the seats at this bright and bustling East Side eatery. Pho is the mainstay of any Vietnamese restaurant, and pho tai bo vien is an approachable initiation: rice noodles immersed in a subtly seasoned broth with meatballs and thinly sliced rare beef. Garnish to taste from the accompanying condiment plate of crisp bean sprouts, basil sprigs, a slice of lime, and... more