Rickshaw Restaurant & Lounge
Posted by: 
davidloew
N 47° 42.307 W 122° 21.301
10T E 548386 N 5283727
Small Karoke bar with lots of heart.
Waymark Code: WMPY
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2005
Views: 53
Don't come here expecting an excellent, state of the art karoke experience. This place sucks and it's trashy so it's perfect for singing and tons of second hand smoke.
From Seattle Citysearch. I think it says it all:
Founded in the mid-'70s, the Rickshaw bears all the tell-tale signs of an era when Chinese food outside of Chinatown was still something of a novelty, from the kitschy decor to the menu that also offers burgers, fried chicken and French dips. The lounge aims for even broader (and tackier) tastes--pull tabs are prominent, the specialty drinks are impossibly sweet (the Trailer Trash features Midori, chambord, peach schnapps, vodka, OJ and club soda) and karaoke is king.
The Draw
The food and ambience are mediocre, yet it's still a pile of fun, thanks to the lively karaoke crowd. Offered nightly at 9:30pm, the event features delightful hosts, a nearly 5,000-song playlist and a serious sound system that makes the singers sound really, really less terrible. Kitsch lovers and earnest troubadours both appreciate the effort.
Karaoke Hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 2:00 AM
Monday: yes
Sunday: yes
Tuesday: yes
Wednesday: yes
Thursday: yes
Friday: yes
Saturday: yes
Quality of Song Selection: 
Quality of Host:
How big are the crowds at this location?: 51+ people
Does the bar have a live backing band?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
To visit this waymark, please post a picture of yourself performing karaoke at the establishment. Please inform us all which song you are singing in the photo.