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(206) 706-7807
5410 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle,
WA
98107
47.6678
-122.3849
Neighborhoods: Adams, Ballard
Price:
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Last updated 3.22.11
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Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Bar Scene
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What People Are Saying About Thaiku
Featured Review
Anna Roth
Contributor
In Short – Head through the shop-lettered front doors tucked in the back of the restaurant to enter this apothecary-themed lounge, which sets an exotic mood with low lighting, carved teak reliefs, a bamboo mural and scores of antique knick-knacks on wall shelves. Specialty cocktails include the Oolong Tea-ni, made with black tea, and the Yohito, a mojito made with the African herb yohimbe, rumored to be an aphrodisiac, stimulant and mild hallucinogen.
Editor's Tips
- Save Money:
- Happy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm and features deals on cocktails and cheap appetizers.
- Where to Sit:
- The dining room and bar are smoke-free, but a ventilated annex upstairs lets smokers get their fix while keeping an eye on the action through a large fish-eye window.
- The Extras:
- The Opium Den, a swank, private dining room downstairs, is available Sunday through Thursday for a $300 rental fee and seats up to 20 people.
- What to Drink:
- Order the Oolong-Tini (icy vodka infused with potent black tea)--it shouldn't be missed.
- Look Good:
- Skip the bar snacks and order from the main dinner menu at Thaiku.
- Know Before You Go:
- Drinks made with yohimbe are so strong that the bar only allows one per customer.
04/12/10
TERRIBLE SERVICE - 18% ADDED GRATUITY NOT EARNED
by madmax97 at Citysearch
We went in as a party of 8. The young female server was very unfriendly and responded with a blank stare when we asked for additional orders. She also walked off without answering so we didn't know if she took our order. Apparently she knew she would receive a tip so she didn't bother putting in any effort. Unpleasant experience being served by someone by bad attitude with service that didn't deserve a 10% tip.
- Pros: food is good
- Cons: 18% ADDED GRATUITY!! and $9.00 for a bowl of rice!
01/16/09
I love this place
by littlegg at Citysearch
I have been coming here for years and always have a great experience. Its my favorite place to bring out of town guests to kick off the ballard experience. The food and service are always great. Parking is always a bit of a problem in ballard, but that goes for every restaurant there. I always get the same thing-though i cannot pronounce it-it is the garlic chicken noodle dish. I get an undeniable craving for it every couple weeks! Great casual place to go to kick of a night in Ballard.
11/23/08
Awsome Thai food
by KFuN at Citysearch
We ate here last night for the first time and I was really impressed. The food was very well balanced and fresh. I also like the ambiance. They have a cool old opium dent downstairs. Check it out! I would highly recommend Thaiku.
10/16/08
Always a good time!
by roxxyhula at Citysearch
This is one of my favorite places to come, whether you are dressed down or dressed up ! Bartender Jake is AWESOME !
Try the crying tiger beef app and the crab rangoons.....
Known for their Yohito's, but I prefer just a mojito : )
- Pros: quick and attentive staff
- Cons: can get super busy
10/06/08
U can't go wrong with their Tom Kai Gai
by smoke_it at Citysearch
I eat here a couple times a month with some co-workers for lunch. The food can be inconsistent but I've found that the Tom ka gai (coconut curry soup w/ chicken) is always good. Service can be slow but the prices are reasonable.
- Pros: Downtown Ballard, good for lunch
- Cons: parking can be tough, service can be iffy
