"A critic recalled a solo dinner at the bar just after opening: "I loved the idea of the traditional Pho Linh turning into a chef’s riff on Vietnamese food after dark, but I had no idea what to expect. That made this stunningly delicious, super-fun meal that much more exciting. Service was charmingly discombobulated because it was brand new, but the staff was so good-humored about it. It was just a really fun, unexpected night." — Devra First, restaurant critic for the Boston Globe. The account emphasizes surprise and playfulness in the transition from a daytime traditional spot into a chef-driven, after-dark interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine, with warm, self-aware service despite early hiccups." - Erika Adams