Wild Ginger McKenzie — Restaurant in Seattle

My friends wanted a group dining and in Seattle since my friend has officially moved to Seattle, so this was more of a celebration dinner. I chose this one over the Downtown location, well, I don't need to spell it out. But Amazon buildings just look so beautiful at night.

We had a reservation, so they gladly sat us at our table, and to be honest, we filled out that table that night with our friends, and ordered a lot on the menu so we can have a good taste of the restaurant and its style of Asian Fusion. Funny enough, I walked into the restaurant thinking it was Asian Fusion, because front of house just look like a lot of white people, but as I look into the kitchen it is all people of colour. I am happy to see that as I know their spice levels will be on point and I was correct.

Our table ordered the following:

Papaya Salad- This was delicious, as it was perfectly spiced with Thai Red chilis. On top of that, the way they prepared it was marinade it either over night, it loses the crunch of the papaya but it was extremely delicious. 4/5

Fragant Duck- These were presented like the typical Chinese dinner of eating duck at a restaurant. It comes with over sized steamed baos, and sliced up duck, and plum sauce with pepper and some greens. What it is missing are chives. I wanted chives with this dish, as it would add a delicious taste and rounded out the plum sauce with perfect acidity. I loved their mix of their plum sauce and the way we had to mix the plum sauce with the peper/salt combo. Good rendition of a duck dish for sure. 4.5/5

Chicken Pad-Thai - Cute, but it needs a bit more spice to this. A bit sweet for my taste. Maybe add some red chilis or either some more texture. I do enjoy they add both chicken and tofu as a delicious protein. Another thing that I wanted from this plate was wok heat. It was missing it. Either it was wok cooked or it was sitting on the passing a bit too long. I felt the heat died on this plate. But really, the texture is really missing for me on this plate and the additional spices. 3/5

Angkor Wat Chicken- Surprisingly, this was extremely delicious! I had lot of this as I love a good black bean style fry dish. This plate had perfectly spiced food. On top of that, you can REALLY REALLY feel the heat of this dish. It was a good wok style of cooking for this one!! I wish it wasn't a chicken meat but a beef one instead. Regardless, I would 100% recommend this dish if you are searching for that delicious style black bean dish. 4/5

Green Curry Chiken- MEH. I am allowed to say this because it was missing on all points of being a good curry dish. It wasn't spicy enough, the potatoes weren't cooked throughly and the curry was just bland. And to be honest, ANOTHER CHICKEN? They need to add different types of meats onto the menu. To add like a flair to the dish, add lines of coconut milk as a plating style to add presentation. 2.5/5

But, I can't just discredit the kitchen, their drinks were on point and they were delicious. I tried every drink my friends ordered, and on top of that my favourite drink of the night was the Suntory Time. The darkness of the tea was a perfect mix with that whisky.

I will only recommend to friends who wants drinks and small bites, other than that, I think a large dinner will need a revamp of the menu or either...

Uncertain where to begin, my experience with the lady server left me puzzled as her hospitality seemed absent, almost as if she lacked the desire to be there. A simple smile can go a long way, especially when you're at work, contributing your part. My anticipation of savoring authentic Asian cuisine was thwarted as I delved deeper into the restaurant's origins. To my surprise, this establishment was founded by a Caucasian couple, and both the chefs and servers were of non-Asian descent. The resulting dishes were far from authentic, presenting a peculiar fusion blend with an unfortunate burnt aftertaste. While the visual presentation was commendable, the lackluster flavors left me genuinely disheartened. The $27 beef dish was more of a comedic spectacle, and it left me wondering if the chefs had considered mastering the art of tenderizing flank steak the traditional Chinese way. Today's experience served as a lesson in the importance of researching a restaurant's history before making a reservation. It came as no shock that the clientele lacked diversity, and this undoubtedly contributed to my overall disappointment. A true letdown in Seattle, I must regrettably advise against visiting unless you're prepared to part with $120 Canadian dollars for a single appetizer and two subpar Chinese/Thai entrées. Oh, and be sure to avoid the burnt-tasting Thai noodles as well if you do plan to...

This pretty downtown Asian-fusion restaurant has recently become one of my absolute favorites! From the beautiful decor to the superb cuisine, Wild Ginger McKenzie nails it! Upon arriving, we were quickly greeted and escorted through the beautiful bar area and into the trendy high-ceiling dining area. Our table was located along the tall street-side windows with a gorgeous city setting under the Seattle skyline. The ambiance was very modern yet somewhat casual--the perfect place to unwind after a days work at the office. To drink, I ordered The McKenzie. It was much like a Manhattan with an orange twist. Amazing! My date ordered the Cherry Blossom--also phenomenal! Our server, Rien, was helpful, attentive, and professional. He recommended the Seven Season beef, which was extremely delicious and perfect portion for two. The meat was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and greatly complimented our shrimp fried rice side. After a couple drinks and taking in the atmosphere over light dinner conversation, we called it a night. We didn't have to wait long to received our check, was asked "how everything was", and delighted with a warm invite to "please come again". It was a Class A experience that I definitely hope you...