Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

Name: Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union
Address: 2202B 8th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States, 98121
Telephone: (206) 707-0396
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

677 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southeast Asian

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Healthy

Wild Ginger has been a staple in the Seattle food scene since 1989 - serving authentic Southeast Asian cuisine, craft cocktails, and more. This location has a hip, modern vibe and an industrial feel complete with a large U-shaped bar, custom lighting, authentic artwork and décor (such as a beautiful multi-colored Indian wedding shawl), Indonesian wood and copper details, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, an outdoor patio, and more. Both the bar and satay counter provide guests the opportunity to see all of the action unfold right in front of them. Enjoy dining outside this summer on our patio!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(206) 707-0396
Website
http://www.wildginger.net/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Suneth Nakandala
Private party facilities
The beautiful interior of Wild Ginger McKenzie makes it a perfect spot for your next event. Although there are no completely private dining options, our outdoor patio and parts of our dining room can be sectioned off for groups ranging from 8-30 guests. The entire restaurant can be reserved with a maximum capacity of 150 people.

Location
2202B 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
Area
Lake Union / Eastlake
Cross Street
Blanchard Street
Parking details
The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seven ElementUS$14.00
Egg noodles in a rich coconut curry chicken soup. Topped with coriander, scallions, shallots, chilies, lime juice, soy sauce, and crispy noodles.
Chicken Chieu SaladUS$13.00
Thinly sliced cabbage, shredded chicken, red onion, carrot, peanuts, and aromatic herbs are tossed with a slightly spicy Vietnamese dressing.

Wild Ginger Classics

Choose Rice: Brown Rice, White Rice.

Seven Flavor Beef (Lunch)US$21.00
A favorite from Vietnam: flank steak fragrant with the seven flavors of lemongrass, peanuts, chilies, hoisin, basil, garlic, and ginger. Served with your choice of brown or white rice and house made pickles.
Indian Butter ChickenUS$15.00
Draper Valley chicken cooked in a creamy heirloom tomato sauce with exotic Indian spices. Served with your choice of brown or white rice and house made pickles.

Noodles

Seafood Thai NoodlesUS$18.00
Fresh wide rice noodles are wok-fried with scallops, prawns, squid, and mussels in a light soy sauce with hints of basil and chili.
Chicken Pad ThaiUS$16.00
A classic Thai noodle dish with chicken, fried tofu, egg, peanuts, chives, and thin rice noodles.

Desserts

Semolina CakeUS$7.50
Traditional dessert from Myanmar moist with coconut milk and topped with sliced almonds.
Coconut SagoUS$6.50
With pandan coconut cream.

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wild Ginger McKenzie-South Lake Union stands out for its "amazing service" and "delicious food." Diners appreciate the "family-style" meals and a menu that deftly combines Thai, Chinese, and Indian cuisines. While some find the portions pricey, regulars commend the consistently "outstanding" experience, especially with attentive staff like Eddie enhancing dining satisfaction.

677 Reviews

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Sumaiya
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family went here for Valentine’s Day, they said the food was excellent.
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Dean
VIP
Columbus
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have dined at Wild Ginger many times and have never been disappointed with the food or service.If you can be seated in a booth, go for it. They provide privacy and some soundproofing, making it easy to have a conversation. Some of our personal favorite dishes are the Pad Thai (perfect), the butter chicken, the veggie spring rolls, the lamb chops, and the Chinese sausage and shrimp fried rice.
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David
Orange County
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I always enjoy coming to this one in South Lake Union, which is the little sister to the larger restaurant on 3rd Ave. I rarely look at the menu. I just asked the waiter what looks good tonight and they set you up. They also have an exquisite wine selection again I deferred to the SOMM for recommendations Seafood is exceptional try (all) it!
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Ivy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and even better service! It’s so nice to go to a quality restaurant again and feel well taken care of. Always love the experience and food at Wild Ginger.
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Brandi
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing! The food was bright and delicious. We all had a great time!
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Jenifer
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They don't validate parking, but parking in 2201 Westlake is about a 2 minute walk and very reasonably priced.
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Lily
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is a favorite in downtown, the service is very good, usually not too crowded, food taste range from excellent to good, depending on which dish you order. However, we've noticed portion size has dimished which is a problem for sharing and lowers the overall value. Each plate is enough for 1 person, so we have to order 5 or more for a party of 4+ to do family style, which gets pricey at ~$25+ each, plus drinks and desserts run an easy $200 bill.
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Rajul
Seattle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We loved the food but overall service experience was not good. We were given the table at the gate with super uncomfortable chairs (so no ambience), table was not changed even after we requested multiple times. Server first forgot the drinks of someone and then forgot the main dish again for another person, which just led other people with food hanging! We won’t go again to this location, might try another location for food. It was New Year’s Eve so it could be that they were over worked.
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Larry
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Wild Ginger! I have been going to this restaurant (primarily the Downtown location) since 1994. And it is as good now as it was then! Keep it up WG!
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Kurt
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was supurb. Prices are high like anywhere else but nice to have excellent service & food when paying to go out. All in all a wonderful dinner. Parking free a couple blocks away was a bonus & the area was clean & inviting (near Westlake Center). Wife very happy so husband very happy!
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FAQs

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 707-0396.

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union is rated 4.6 stars by 677 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

2202B 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Additional information

Cross Street
Blanchard Street
Area
Lake Union / Eastlake
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southeast Asian, Chinese, Thai
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Amazon parking garage on 8th and Blanchard (directly across the street from us diagonally) offers free parking on weeknights after 4:00pm and all day on weekends. There is also limited street parking available in the immediate area.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Suneth Nakandala
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.wildginger.net/
Phone number
(206) 707-0396
Private party facilities
The beautiful interior of Wild Ginger McKenzie makes it a perfect spot for your next event. Although there are no completely private dining options, our outdoor patio and parts of our dining room can be sectioned off for groups ranging from 8-30 guests. The entire restaurant can be reserved with a maximum capacity of 150 people.

Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Appetizers

Chicken PotstickersUS$14.00

Chilled PrawnsUS$15.00

Soups & Salads

Seven ElementUS$14.00

Chicken Chieu SaladUS$13.00

Wild Ginger Classics

Seven Flavor Beef (Lunch)US$21.00

Indian Butter ChickenUS$15.00

Noodles

Seafood Thai NoodlesUS$18.00

Chicken Pad ThaiUS$16.00

Desserts

Semolina CakeUS$7.50

Coconut SagoUS$6.50

What 677 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union restaurant rated?

Is Wild Ginger McKenzie- South Lake Union currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information