Name:Kowloon Restaurant - Saugus, MA
Type:restaurant
Street:948 Broadway
City:Saugus
State:MA
Zip:01906
country:USA
Phone:781-233-0077
Status:operational
Description:
Aloha all,
I am new to the Tiki forum and Tiki lifestyle as well.
You could say that I have recently become "Tiki Aware".
I am lovin' it!! It is a lot of fun.
If you have never been to the Boston, MA area
or you are planning a trip, let me introduce you to New England's
last best hope for Tiki, the Kowloon Restaurant, Saugus, MA.
http://www.kowloonrestaurant.com/
Check out the web link and look at the giant welcoming Tiki statue
that ushers you through the entrance. Once inside you will find that
this place is enormous!! It have been around since the 50s and has
expanded multiple times.
The restaurant has 5 main areas from the entrance:
- The Main Dining room straight ahead called the TIKI LAGOON {this is my favorite}
- To the right is the VOLCANO BAY ROOM, looks like you are in a boat and there is a wall mural of an erupting volcano.
- A nice lounge to the right where there is usually a DJ.
- A comedy club and large party hall upstairs
- A Tia restaurant to the left and the Tia food is excellent.
{all non-smoking, MA law}
The Atmosphere:
The atmosphere is alive!!! Walk into this place on a Saturday night
and it is hopping. The main dining room is the place for Tiki
enthusiasts. Stick to the center of the room or the right side.
the left was an add on that seems to be a different place to me.
The center of the dining room has colored water fountains. This is
my favorite seating. This is the place for couples and families of 4.
Toward the back is what appears to be a hut in volcanic rock.
To the right is a boat complete with wall murals of an erupting volcano.
This is a good spot for large parties and there is a dance floor and a band on the weekends.
There is also a Tiki bar toward the back, which is mostly a service
bar and not for sit down.
The left side as I mentioned is less interesting but, there are some
nice booths that makes you feel like you are in a hut. However, don't
chance it if this is your first visit.
The Food:
The menus are extensive. Note plural - menus. When you are seated you
get 3 menus. The main menu, the Tia menu, and the Sushi menu.
The food is incredible. I don't know of any other Polynesian
restaurant of this size with such good food. They have the best
egg rolls I have ever had and their Beef Teriyaki Nuggets are great.
Several different type of Pu-Pu platters for all tastes.
You can order any item from any menu at any part of the restaurant.
When they are busy however, I have noticed the quality drop off
a bit.
The sushsi isn't the best, but the prices are very good for sushi.
The Service:
I have never had bad service at the Kowloon. My only complaint
would be that sometimes, they are too fast. When the get busy, and they
get very busy. The trick is to pace yourself and start with drink and appetizers and move on to the main dishes.
The Drinks:
I used to think that the Kowloon drink were too sour. However, since I started making my own Tiki drink at home I have learned a few things. First off Tiki drinks tend to be sour, sweet, or balanced. I have made a point to try all the drink that they have to offer and I am pleased to report that they are very good. The Zombie tend to be a bit more sour than I like, however, the suffering bastard is perfectly balanced. If it your first time there try a PI YI. This is a potent pineapple drink served in a covered pineapple tiki mug. The Tiki mug is imprinted with "Kowloon Route 1 Saugus,Mass. Here is the best part, you can buy these. This alone is worth the trip. Inspect them carefully before you leave since these are ceramic and subject to chips.
I would be interested in hearing your experiences at the Kowloon. I hope you enjoy as much as I have.
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