"If you take someone to Tâm Tâm and their admiration for you doesn't immediately increase by 75%, this is not a person you want in your life. What kind of monster wouldn't be grateful to know about a restaurant that's such a perfect mix of fun and good? The colorful Vietnamese spot serves food you'll be able to bond over in an atmosphere that'll prove you're the opposite of dull. Some dishes—like the ribs and wings—are a bit messy for a first date. But just go wash up in the bathrooms, which are, to say the absolute least, conversation starters. 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