First time visit and I was pleased with the location, decor, cleanliness, and ambience. Persuasion is a quaint neighborhood restaurant with a basic Chinese-american menu (fried wontons, sesame chicken, ubiquitous lunch special with white/fried rice, etc.). My waiter, Chi, was enjoyable and engaging without becoming my buddy--she's a real asset.
I ordered the pho after I asked for a recommendation. It was good but I prefer more umami so I amped it with hoison and siracchi sauce. That helped bunches (I think they either don't use or lay low on palm sugar). Either way, I'd order it again.
Nice little place but I would like to see more authentic Asian-inspired food, if only as a daily special. I think the neighborhood is hip enough to expand our palettes!