Vibe/scene: Lots of thigh tattoos and high-waisted denim. Take it or leave it, folks.
Service: Not bad at all. No attitude, proper breakdown of the dishes/drinks, etc.
Drinks: Saigon Rock was crisp and refreshing. Hua-Hua Ice Tea that I shared with my friend was smooth but also boozy AF, so watch your intake of this thing.
Food: Tiger's Milk ceviche is tasty and refreshing. Marrow beef was inventively plated and the flavors were on point. My friend and I shared the meat platter (chicken legs, pork jowl, beef short ribs), and the standout of the trio would have to the pork jowl (especially when you pair it with the pungent chili sauce). Chicken legs and short ribs were also tasty but nothing to write home about. Loved the addition of daikon radish and carrot ribbons.
Bill: Unsurprisingly steep but not outrageous.
All in all I liked my time at Pinky's. The kitschy, tropical interior space really adds to the dining experience, and I have to say that the way Vietnamese food is "reimagined" here feels slightly more successful than the way Japanese fare is served up over at Hanmoto.