Vibrant Vietnamese-Thai spot with creative dishes and lively service; great pre-theater choice, but expect time limits, occasional service hiccups, and spice/consistency variability.
OBAO delivers solid pre-theater dining with strong food quality (pho, pad thai, short rib massaman) and attentive, knowledgeable service, but inconsistent execution across visits and isolated food safety reports prevent a higher grade. The convenient Hell's Kitchen location and efficient pacing suit the theater crowd, though tight seating and time limits compress the dining experience.
One caveat: Time limits and seating rules frustrate some guests during busy hours