The entrance to Typhoon was easy to miss on Western, but the interior was a stunning constrast to the plain exterior. The dark color scheme and the vintage photos on the walls add to the warm atmosphere of the restaurant. The waitstaff was pleasant and attentive. I was disappointed that the dish I ordered was not as good as the environment of the restaurant itself.

Typhoon is a great place for Thai food and has a great atmosphere. Its pretty hidden behind the Pike Place Market so it doesn’t get too busy. They also probably have on of the best Mojitos in town.

Now, I’m a bit biased. We had our wedding reception at Typhoon! Not only that, I once sat three feet away from Wynton Marsalis as he was jamming with a group of musicians that had kind of spontaneously gathered for the evening. So the place has great memories for me.

That said, I also think this is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. It’s a bit on the spendy side, but my wife and I often like to go here for a special evening. The food never disappoints, the waiters are friendly and professional, and the atmosphere fits nicely between casual and formal, so it’s appropriate for anything from a romantic dinner to a fun evening with friends. In fact, we often take visiting family and friends here.

Lunches are very reasonably priced, so why not check it out during the day and see if you don’t want to come back for dinner?