While Wild Ginger isn't exactly tops for cutting edge food, I'm pleased by the fact that they serve different asian cuisines under one roof. I'm not one to complain about portions as I usually order... More

While Wild Ginger isn't exactly tops for cutting edge food, I'm pleased by the fact that they serve different asian cuisines under one roof. I'm not one to complain about portions as I usually order several courses when I dine, but yes the portions are small compared to your average mom and pop asian restaurant. However, Wild Ginger is, thankfully, not a seedy mom and pop restaurant. I always order the beef or shrimp (or both) satay to start. The duck and 7 flavor beef have never failed me. The monk curry is ehhhh...but I love the curry squid. The place does get busy- like all good restaurants and service can be painful at times but for the most part the servers have always been as attentive as they can. Pros: never had issues with food Cons: can get busy, hate downtown parking, someties servers
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If you like P.F. Chang?s over priced Asian food you should go here. I went to Wild Ginger for the 25 for $25 last night. We made our reservation well advanced for 7:30 pm and I didn?t get seated... More

If you like P.F. Chang?s over priced Asian food you should go here. I went to Wild Ginger for the 25 for $25 last night. We made our reservation well advanced for 7:30 pm and I didn?t get seated until 8:00pm. We didn?t get to place our order until 8:30pm. My friend and I happen to both order the same dish. When the food finally came almost an hour later we only had 2 entries on our table. We asked our waiter that we were missing an entry he told us the kitchen have combined our dishes together. I have never been to a restaurant that would combine people?s dishes. I wasn?t going to question it since is a really busy night but our combined entry was so small that it makes me wonder how big the real size dish was. I know this is a fusion restaurant, but just because you put ginger and coconuts in every dish doesn?t mean it would make it Asian. The Green Bean salad tested just like the green bean casserole for Thanksgiving dinner just with out the French fried onions. The services is horrible and the food is even worse! Cons: The services is horrible and the food is even worse!
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The Wild Ginger is one of the few places that I am confident in taking out of town clients. There is always something on the menu that appeals to even the most finicky eaters, the space is... More

The Wild Ginger is one of the few places that I am confident in taking out of town clients. There is always something on the menu that appeals to even the most finicky eaters, the space is beautiful, and since it's a large restaurant I can typically get a reservation without too much of a headache. The service is professional and the food is always consistent.
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People give Wild Ginger a bad rap (e.g., the portions are too small, the wait is too long, waiters are snooty). I beg to differ. My first visit, several years ago, was to their old location... More

People give Wild Ginger a bad rap (e.g., the portions are too small, the wait is too long, waiters are snooty). I beg to differ. My first visit, several years ago, was to their old location below Pike Place. When I moved back to Seattle recently, I was I was thrilled to find them in a new location, but was skeptical about whether they were still capable of living up to their old reputation. Would their efforts to increase supply to meet the demands garnered by their popularity compromise Wild Ginger's original vision? I am pleased to say no. I?ve been in for dinner at least six times since then, and have found it to be every bit as wonderful as it ever was. The food is still fantastic--those who complain about a lack of "value" should realize that the mark of a truly dedicated restaurant is a commitment to quality, not quantity. Dining at Wild Ginger is more about diversifying one's palate and discovering new flavors than stuffing your face. If you make a reservation, ask for one of Tyler or Delray's tables--they provide fabulous menu guidance if you're looking for the optimal experience for your taste buds. Jennifer, the wine captain, unpretentiously offers wonderful pairing suggestions. To those who eschew the long wait--regardless of whether you have a reservation--look around you! I usually come in on Thursdays or Fridays, and it's always packed, which is to be expected. True, it can be intimidating at first, but ask for Elisa at the front--she is always more than happy to find a way to accommodate you (reservation or not) according to the nature of the occasion (whether it be quick, romantic, fun, business-like, etc.) and gives great recommendations for after-dinner destinations. If you're looking for standard fare, a mundane atmosphere, and mediocre service, be sure to avoid Wild Ginger at all costs. But for an unparalleled dining experience in an environment that is rich with local culture and worldly flavors, this place is a must. Pros: food, service Cons: bar can be crowded, can be loud
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I was weary to order the crab cake appetizer which was $22 for 4. I asked the server to describe the crab cakes, and she said, "The crab cakes are fillled with all crab and no cake. They are made... More

I was weary to order the crab cake appetizer which was $22 for 4. I asked the server to describe the crab cakes, and she said, "The crab cakes are fillled with all crab and no cake. They are made with fresh crab right out of our own tank." After this description, I ordered them. I was excited, imagining a plate of four wonderful heaps of crab with delicious seasonings. When they arrived to the table, I could not believe my eyes. There were four teeny tiny fried cakes-VERY LITTLE CRAB, mostly all cake. It's been a while since I felt this ripped off. The other meals we ordered were quite tasty, but still overpriced. My warning here, is whatever you do, do not order the crab cakes!!
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I love Wild Ginger but I don't know, everytime I go it's a different story. I went last night with my boyfriend and had the duck and thai noodles. The duck was great, the noodles were bland. Our... More

I love Wild Ginger but I don't know, everytime I go it's a different story. I went last night with my boyfriend and had the duck and thai noodles. The duck was great, the noodles were bland. Our waiter came only twice, to order our drink and our food. Totally bad service that night, and it wasn't pretty busy. BUT, I did go last week with a bunch of my girlfriends, and service was extremely great . Yeah totally confused. Oh yeah, don't forget to make reservations, you will definately wait much longer to get a table. Cons: parking
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Fun food, quality flavors, and friendly staff- Wild Ginger is a great restaurant to take guests from out of town, go on a first date, or have a nice night out. It has a good decor, reminding me of... More

Fun food, quality flavors, and friendly staff- Wild Ginger is a great restaurant to take guests from out of town, go on a first date, or have a nice night out. It has a good decor, reminding me of some of the restaurants I have been to in Tokyo. The food is good, offering some unique flavors and great selections Pros: Decoration and Food Cons: Getting in and seated
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Wild Ginger has some really great foodBut it was way too expensive for the amount of food that you received. I went with a party of four and we all ordered a dish. None of us left full, and the bill... More

Wild Ginger has some really great foodBut it was way too expensive for the amount of food that you received. I went with a party of four and we all ordered a dish. None of us left full, and the bill looked like six or seven had eaten dinner. It is located downtown, so I knew that the prices were going to be a little high, just not that high. Id recommend just getting Chinese take-out, just as good and you can order twice as much. Cons: Expensive, Small Portions
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There was nothing really memorable about the food except the price (too high) and the waiter's ridiculously long-winded pretentious descriptions of each dish. It is basic Chinese stirfry on a fancy... More

There was nothing really memorable about the food except the price (too high) and the waiter's ridiculously long-winded pretentious descriptions of each dish. It is basic Chinese stirfry on a fancy plate in a fancy looking restaurant. Some of the dishes were oversalted and waiting 45 minutes for a table when we had reservations was a pain. If you can do without all the fanciness, you'll get better food cheaper at an authentic Chinese seafood restaurant. Pros: nice decor Cons: long wait even with reservations, over priced food that wasn't worth the $$
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I have been in Seattle for 26 years and visited the restaurant about 5 times total - going back to the original location. I will not be back. As most people do, we look for experiences that exceed... More

I have been in Seattle for 26 years and visited the restaurant about 5 times total - going back to the original location. I will not be back. As most people do, we look for experiences that exceed our expectation and when that happens, we reciprocate by returning often. Even though I seem to see some glowing reviews - I have been dissapointed every single time I have visited Wild Ginger. I guess I have kept hoping to be wrong but for the money, which can be substantial, I will not invest more on that wish. As most know here in Seattle, there are so many restaurant choices that it doesn't make sense to just go to a particular place bacause it is hyped - it needs to actually deliver to earn it's place on the top spot list. The only area that has not been dissapointing has been the wine service. Sometimes a bit more gushing than I have the attention span for, it has been pretty consistent. To be specific here are the issues we have had: 1. Uncomfortable seating - lounge area particularly (seats were too low and reclining to be comfortable) Also too wide to allow 4 a side to fit comfortably and still converse without shouting. 2. Noise overall is a real issue. 3. Pushy and impatient service related to food item selection - the pricing and portion sizes are confusing and we felt pushed while making the decision. The result has been that we have over-ordered and hence over spent for what we expected. The food quality was just not that great to allow us to excuse the situation by saying "oh well we can have left-overs". 3. Inconsistent food quality - I have had hot and sour soup three different occasions and it was different every time. Same applies to my spouse and guests that have been with me. 4. Increasingly "young" staff at the front lines. I do not believe that the menu suggests "Arnies" level host and wait staff. 5. Restrooms were really a mess - just one of those distasteful things that influences the experience in a negative way. So as not to ramble further....we regret not feeling good about supporting a local business but all of the issues above suggests a lack of attention at the management level. Top restuarants do not let even the restroom escape their attention. Good luck to WG and in the event that someone in management sees this and actually acts on it I hope it is helpful.
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