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21 responses so far ↓

• 1 Ker // Nov 7, 2008 at 12:37 am

  Used condom in the restrooms makes me want to vomit!!!

• 2 Jason // Jan 19, 2009 at 9:59 pm

  The drinks here are the best in Magnolia, hands down.

• 3 Marlin // Feb 15, 2009 at 1:49 pm

  The bar is always packed, but there are seldom many people in the restaurant. There is a good reason why.

• 4 Jody // Feb 28, 2009 at 3:35 pm

  Fun, un-Magnolia-esque, dive bar atmosphere with great drink prices. I order the chicken fried rice and steamed broccoli or green beans to eat in the bar area.

• 5 Judy // Mar 2, 2009 at 8:48 pm

  Meeting the gracious owners, you know why they survived 30 yrs here! Pride in their culture and business shows in the menu and presentation. Reasonable priced quality food, friendly mix in bar.
  Have never heard the ugly incident in the 1st review - out of character for here!

• 6 Michele // Mar 11, 2009 at 11:11 pm

  Have eaten great food over the years at Gim Wah. Reasonable prices and wonderful service and wonderful to have in the neighborhood!

• 7 dd // Jun 5, 2009 at 3:49 pm

  Our famous Magnolia Gim Wah has just had a great review in a new book that has just been published. Title: Seattle’s Best Dive Bars.

• 8 P // Jun 7, 2009 at 4:57 pm

  We dont need places like this in Magnolia.

• 9 Trix // Jun 9, 2009 at 3:02 pm

  Every neighborhood needs places like this.

• 10 Trix // Jun 26, 2009 at 9:24 pm

  They are asking people to avoid walking in or near areas with newly poured concrete and to please use the temporary walkways to get to Gim Wah.

• 11 Val // Aug 2, 2009 at 6:08 pm

  According to http://www.decadeonline.com/main.phtml?agency=skc, at last surprise health inspection this restaurant got 36 points, with 1 high risk violations.

• 12 chiizus // Aug 14, 2009 at 12:09 pm

  The food is greasy and gross, but it's a good place to go if you want a stiff drink. The bartenders definitely don't gip you on the alcohol there. But be prepared for a loud, boisterous crowd in there.

• 13 Molly Jane // Aug 24, 2009 at 1:28 pm

  i agree with chiizuz. Gross food and it smells awful in there. If I wanted a good drink i would much rather go to swirl

• 14 MagMayor // Sep 21, 2009 at 10:43 pm

  Anyone mistaking “The Gimmer” as a restaurant to eat food at is a sucker. The restaurant exists so the bar can remain open. You go there to make yourself numb. You'll find better food at Safeway's China Express. That said, I love the Gim Wah!

• 15 MagMayor // Sep 22, 2009 at 12:43 am

  Anyone mistaking “The Gimmer” as a restaurant to eat food at is a sucker. The restaurant exists so the bar can remain open. You go there to make yourself numb. You'll find better food at Safeway's China Express. That said, I love the Gim Wah!

• 16 Charlene // Oct 10, 2009 at 3:36 pm

  This is by far the best Chinese food we have ever eaten. Our family drives over 30 miles to eat here and it is well worth the drive. The food quality is always consistent along with the customer service. If you are looking for a fancy restaurant this isn't the place for you; however if you are looking for REALLY good Chinese food give it a try!

• 17 chiizus // Oct 10, 2009 at 3:38 pm

  Whoa. Really? o_O

• 18 Char // Oct 10, 2009 at 3:45 pm

  yes! Really! We suggest you try the veg. chow yuk and the mongolian beef.

• 19 amusedpen // Oct 23, 2009 at 1:54 pm

  We tried this when we first moved to Magnolia in 1993 - the grease factor was off the scale. We tried it one more time a few months later with the same result. We haven't been back since except to stop by one night on New Years Eve around 11:00 for drink, only to be told they were closing. On New Years Eve! We can only hope that one day El Ranchon can expand into this space and turn their existing restaurant into a great little Mexican cantina.

• 20 amusedpen // Oct 23, 2009 at 3:54 pm

  We tried this when we first moved to Magnolia in 1993 - the grease factor was off the charts. We tried it one more time a few months later with the same result. We haven't been back since except to stop by one night on New Years Eve around 11:00 for drink, only to be told they were closing. On New Years Eve! We can only hope that one day El Ranchon can expand into this space and turn their existing restaurant into a great little Mexican cantina.

• 21 bill bibet // May 13, 2010 at 1:47 pm

  Love the food and kitchy 80’s chinese restaurant atmosphere. It’s “comfort” chinese food…hey I’m asian and know where all the top chinese restaurants are in town, but sometimes you want some good old almond chicken, sweet and sour pork and pork chow mein. Try their mongolian beef or mandrin chicken for a little change…really good!

  The bar patrons (alcoholics) are scary and obnoxious, I avoid them…the comment about how “territorial” they are is true. If you are not a regular, you are not welcome. lol

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