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Description: Tiki culture is a celebration of tropical escapism. It's a longing for the time when Pacific islands were still exotic locales that inspired Donn Beach and Trader Vic to create their own versions back home. It all started in 1934 with the first Don the Beachcomber tiki restaurant, and was rejuvenated in the mid-90's with the printing of The Book of Tiki by Sven Kirsten. Pull up a chair, sip your Mai Tai, and study the tsantsa-covered ceiling while listening to the sounds of the Hukilau.

What is tiki: Things that are tiki: Tiki mugs. Tiki bars. Tiki cocktails. Aloha shirts. Luaus. Witco. Oceanic Arts. South Pacific culture. Trader Vic's. Don The Beachcomber. Martin Denny. Les Baxter. Mai Tais.

Things that arent tiki: Hot rods. Lowbrow Art (Rat Fink et al). Surf music. Jimmy Buffet. Margaritas. Science Fiction.

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I was in Vegas for one night and had to choose what tiki bar to go to. My go to is usually Golden Tiki but I chose to hit up Frankie's, it did not disappoint. It was crazy slow which is super rare, but it allowed us to chat with the bartender and she was great, fun conversation, super good drinks, and lots of knowledge of tiki culture.

My wife and I ordered three drinks in total the Kahiki Kai, Lapu Lapu, and the Mai Tai. The drinks where delicious, and strong. I had the lapu lapu and the mai tai and was feeling it.

The ambiance was cool as well, the original design was created by Bamboo Ben, who also created the decor inside Disney's Enchanted TIki Room.

I recommend checking it out if your in town.

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