Post #396845 by Dr. Coruba on Sun, Jul 27, 2008 9:19 AM

If you find yourself in the DC area, and want a truly terrific Mai Tai, take a short trip to Shanghai Village (4929 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814). Almost a negative TIPSY factor (the only tiki is a very few classic mugs and bowls), but some of the best classic tiki drinks I've had anywhere. This is not surprising, because the owner, Chef Kwok, once worked at the Washington, DC Trader Vic's. The Mai Tais are especially great and worth the 25 minute trip from downtown DC. The food is exceptional as well, and is the main reason I no longer go all the way to Chinatown to get top notch Asian food.

If you have not tried SV, I encourage you to make the trip. You will not be disappointed. Travel tip: avoid Bethesda during the weekend dinner hours. It is a bit zooy and it would be easier to find $2.00 gas than a parking space anywhere.

If anyone else has a DC/MD/VA favorite Mai Tai, I'd love to hear about it. Please add it to the list.

jwtiki

[ Edited by: jwtiki 2008-07-27 09:21 ]