Inconsistent Service & Food, But Great Location
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Wild Ginger has a great location for the arts and performances crowd. The 5th Ave Theater, Benaroya Hall, and Triple Door are just a short walk away. The restaurant environment is huge (for Seattle): private rooms, two floors, a couple bars, and a large lounge. The lights are dim and the environment has a slight splash of class. Service, unfortunately, has been a gamble and my last waiter was inattentive, unfriendly, and made ?give me? gestures with his hands when asking for our used plates. The food selection has also been a gamble, but most of the time I?ve been satisfied. The Laksa Soup is great and has a Thai curry like flavor. Most of the lamb entrees are tasty. The service says that the plates are meant to be shared, but keep in mind the portions are roughly half the size of what you?d expect at a typical Chinese restaurant. The cocktails have been strong and well mixed. This place is made for large groups. However, if you want to have a special dinner here, make reservations far in advance. This placed gets packed and noisy fast on Friday and Saturday nights.
Pros: Large Group Dining
Cons: Downtown Parking, Inconsistent Service