Tiki Tatsuya

By Henry Long

Tiki Tatsuya is not a drop-in spot. Whether you’re on the reservation list or not, you can center your whole evening around this meticulous, conceptual and over-executed cocktail bar.

The cawing parakeets and flickering light displays divert your eyes and ears. In between gawking at the scenery and hearing the virtual wildlife, you might catch a glimpse at Tiki Tatsuya’s menu. It folds out, unveiling delicious mysteries with every turn. The cocktails are not cheap; they start around $17. But when a boat full of dry ice sails by and you hear a gravelly sailor elucidate the island’s lore you will realize: $17 at Tiki Tatsuya takes you to the end of the earth. Where the sunset over the islands resembles the Mai Thai in your hands.