"The food here is whimsical, sometimes a little theatrical, and generally doesn't take itself too seriously, but it all comes from a very particular point of view—that of chef Thai Phi. He's been wowing Charleston since his days working a food truck parked near the College of Charleston campus, and his menu at this slick and so-not-a-food-truck restaurant is very much an evolved expression of his Vietnamese-American viewpoint, from paying homage to his love of L.A. with the Animal Burger, to his family's culinary heritage. Standouts include “OG” garlic noodles, banh mi with blueberry jam, and some chicken wings that easily stand alongside the best in town. There is also a strong cocktail game here, from a smoked whiskey cocktail that is still balanced beyond the party trick, and a pho cocktail with gin and a dash of sriracha and fish sauce that is one of the most popular drinks on the menu." - Stephanie Burt
