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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If you want watered down taste - this is your place. If you want more authentic taste of whatever your ordering go elsewhere. If your stuck on pretense - you'll be kinda happy here. Actually... More

If you want watered down taste - this is your place. If you want more authentic taste of whatever your ordering go elsewhere. If your stuck on pretense - you'll be kinda happy here. Actually this place cannot even get pretentiousness right - Its like seattle wannabe New York-esque pretense. I mean, either be pretentious and exclusive (which would neccesitate really good food) and do it right - or just be warm and inviting like the region we live in; or jet off to Tokyo, HK and Bagkok frequently like I do - haute, haute !!! Pros: The design is cool Cons: all else
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I finally had a chance to try this Seattle classic - and now understand why it is consistently rated one of the city's top restaurants. We dropped in before going to the symphony (it is right across... More

I finally had a chance to try this Seattle classic - and now understand why it is consistently rated one of the city's top restaurants. We dropped in before going to the symphony (it is right across the street from Benaroya) and were seated immediately at the satay bar. I was extremely pleased with the service; our waiter was very aware of the time constraints of the symphony crowd, took our order promptly, and was attentive throughout the meal. The food was fantastic. When I return (which I definitely will) I will order the Seven Flavor Beef again - the mix of flavors was outstanding. Prawn satay is a good choice. Kung Pao Chicken = average. Price is reasonable. Atmosphere is spacious yet inviting. Pros: Food. Service.
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I've only eaten at Wild Ginger twice, and It's not likely that I'll go back willingly. The food was alright if not slow slow slow to come out of the kitchen. The service, however, was pretty... More

I've only eaten at Wild Ginger twice, and It's not likely that I'll go back willingly. The food was alright if not slow slow slow to come out of the kitchen. The service, however, was pretty great. The waiter never batted an eyelash when we ordered "the cheapest Chardonnay on your wine list, please." In fact, we had a fabulous conversation with the wine steward about New Zealand wines and learned that they produce screw top wines because there are no cork trees in New Zealand. We also learned that corks are not necessarily the way to go. ten percent of all bottles of wine go bad because of cork issues. People do love the ceremony of uncorking a bottle, though. My biggest complaint is that this place is an acoustic train wreck. Both times, the noise level was so loud I couldn't even carry on a conversation with the people I dined with. There are enough great Thai restaurants in this city that no one needs to settle for Wild Ginger.
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I had the monk curry and loved it! It was the perfect amount of spices, mixed with nuts, tofu, and veggies. The only thing was the waiter was extremely condescending, not letting my friend order... More

I had the monk curry and loved it! It was the perfect amount of spices, mixed with nuts, tofu, and veggies. The only thing was the waiter was extremely condescending, not letting my friend order what she wanted (pad thai with ONLY chicken, he seemed to think she would be paying too much for such simplicity), and making me feel like an idiot when I asked how they made gluten. So come into this restraunt expecting great food and attentive service, but bring your patience as well!
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The waiter was cold and standoffish. After we ordered he didnt visit the table once and we had to call someone else to get our bill. The food was exactly what you would get at a PF Changs with a... More

The waiter was cold and standoffish. After we ordered he didnt visit the table once and we had to call someone else to get our bill. The food was exactly what you would get at a PF Changs with a markup for a downtown location. We decided to try some curries and signature dishes on the menu but they lacked flavor and the potions were tiny. If you are looking for authentic ethnic food or just a bit of flavor, this is not the place for you. Pros: None Cons: Ambiance, Service, VALUE
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After so many years, Wild Ginger is still one the best places to dine in Seattle. Fragrant Satay's and expertly prepared vegatables along with a very thorogh wine list guarantee a great meal. ... More

After so many years, Wild Ginger is still one the best places to dine in Seattle. Fragrant Satay's and expertly prepared vegatables along with a very thorogh wine list guarantee a great meal. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. This place is always one of my first stops when I'm in town. Pros: Satay, Vegetable dishes, wine list Cons: 90's Interior
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