"Dining at this Vietnamese restaurant is itself a special occasion on par with a qualified life event. The little corner restaurant is lit up in neon, nothing on the menu is over $50, and the food is incredible. Despite having the energy of a trendy restaurant that'll be booked until 2027, you can probably get a table at Tam Tam by planning only a week in advance. And you should, particularly if this special occasion involves friends you're comfortable sneaking into the bathroom with for a quick group karaoke moment. Book at least two weeks out if you’re looking for a reasonable Saturday night table. But if you stink at planning, expect to sit outside. The sidewalk tables are for walk-ins, and you can call (they usually answer) before you head over to see how long the wait is. If you go towards the end of service, you might be able to find a couple of open bar seats." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino