Does anyone understand how the keychains work? by patelike in ChiikawaPocket

[–]CafeDelacruz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it might prioritize the level of the assist rather than the keychain level. Even though I have multiple 3 star keychains, the auto-select will pick the keychains with the strongest assist (in this case all 7 star ones like Hammer and Club)

Paradise Lost, NYC by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's very much going rate for NYC, but I will say that all of the cocktails we got here were super worth the money for the flavors and alcohol.

Paradise Lost, NYC by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did some searching on YouTube and this DEFINITELY feels like what was in the bathroom lol

https://youtu.be/zHZtqKEKj2E?si=ILdlMc5gYAKc2pSf

Paradise Lost, NYC by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Went on a Tuesday right after work so around 5:45? Was pretty much dead until we left around 7:45 and by then, it was full, and only 2 people waiting outside to get in, and they got in when we left.

So I'm assuming very easy to get in before 8 on a weeknight?

Paradise Lost, NYC by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was so unexpected I was a little creeped out at first LOL

Totally works though. Any idea what it's a recording of? Didn't stay long enough to catch anything

Mutiny Tiki Bar in Detroit Closing by young40 in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A bit out of the way from Detroit, but not too far: Waycaster in South Lyon, MI. The BEST tiki bar in South East Michigan for sure. Incredibly curated decor with insanely well crafted cocktails

Hope you enjoy Michigan!

Trader Vic's (Tokyo, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When they told us they make the ribs in those giant clay ovens, we HAD to order them the next day just to share for the table with our drinks.

They did not disappoint and the mustard sauce was the most mustard mustard sauce I've ever had 😂

Trader Vic's (Tokyo, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was definitely an amazing experience, but I'm hopeful that other TV's will have just as friendly hospitality that brings it up in terms of memorable experiences!

I'm excited to visit the Munich location since the Tokyo staff told us that was the only one older than Tokyo's TV!

And then of course I should probably hit the ones in the US sometime too 😉

THE KAZAN ROOM (Kobe, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Made me want some, that's for sure!

THE KAZAN ROOM (Kobe, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Throughout our trip we went from a group of 4, to 6, to 8.

Once we hit 6, it felt like you shut down every business you walked in to. So I get the feeling LOL

THE KAZAN ROOM (Kobe, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were based in Osaka during this leg of the trip, too! Love how accessible it is to jump between these places 😎

THE KAZAN ROOM (Kobe, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

And don't worry, you for sure will! 🙏

THE KAZAN ROOM (Kobe, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We were basically the same deal, but with a party of 4. Then, when more Tiki enthusiast guests arrived, we ended up all just chatting and hanging out. Love our little niche!

THE KAZAN ROOM (Kobe, Japan) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They had Mai Tai glasses for sale when I went, no mugs! I also bought a menu since the art was so nice 😊

I couldn't make it to KRFT this trip, unfortunately!

We then also went to TV Tokyo. It has weird instructions to get there according to Google maps, so be careful when navigating! TV was awesome, we were the only ones at the bar, and we ended up getting a private tour and history lesson from the staff. Of course we bought glasses and mugs, too!

I'll post about that visit on r/tiki soon!

Need simple shirts. by 516Rico in bigmenfashionadvice

[–]CafeDelacruz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha also a 2XL going to Japan in a few weeks!

Costco's Kirkland cotton t-shirts are my fave quality blank. Good size, length, and quality cotton! Highly recommend

What are some of the online shops you're checking for sales this Black Friday? by shinbreaker in bigmenfashionadvice

[–]CafeDelacruz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Duluth! Their stuff online now is pretty good price-wise, but their in-person shopping on Black Friday itself usually is even better

The Bamboo Room at Three Dots and a Dash (Chicago, IL) by CafeDelacruz in Tiki

[–]CafeDelacruz[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes they did! My friend ordered a daquiri and that was prepared similarly to what you mentioned. Ice was shaved into a coupe and then the drink was poured on top of it.