Some appetizers found in a Viet Namese restaurant- spring rolls or steamed dumplings. Don’t be afraid to cheat. We did this once and purchased spring rolls from a Viet Namese restaurant. Asian markets have a wonderful selection of frozen dumplings.
It sounds like you want to structure a home dinner (first course, main, dessert) around beef pho. Maybe use some of the ideas in this thread for a similar main beef dish - champagne, gougere, oysters, pate, etc. https://food52.com/hotline/12022-appetizer-idea-to-compliment-a-meal-of-boef-bourguignon Of make a simpler meal, just the beef pho and dessert. But make a beautiful large buffet of garnishes for the pho, so your guests can customize their bowls. And include either the recommended bubbly or rose, both as a welcoming drink and with the pho.
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Maybe use some of the ideas in this thread for a similar main beef dish - champagne, gougere, oysters, pate, etc.
https://food52.com/hotline/12022-appetizer-idea-to-compliment-a-meal-of-boef-bourguignon
Of make a simpler meal, just the beef pho and dessert.
But make a beautiful large buffet of garnishes for the pho, so your guests can customize their bowls.
And include either the recommended bubbly or rose, both as a welcoming drink and with the pho.