roym Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 This one's for SpaceAge. Chin's Poly-Asian 9530 South Main I've also seen this restaurant referred to as Albert Gee's Poly-Asian (not to be confused with the Poly-Asian West on Westheimer). These two items stood on either side of the entrance to the Poly-Asian and I *believe* originated from Hawaii in the 1960s. These were sold a while back on ebay. I tried to keep these dudes in Houston, but they went for over $400.... EACH! Other similar places in Houston: Trader Vic's in the Shamrock Hilton - 6900 S. Main Poly-Asian West - 5138 Westheimer Club Luau (don't know where or when this was) Club Luau 9530 South Main (upstairs from Albert Gee's Poly-Asian) This menu is supposedly from a Houston restaurant: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Don't know if this one qualified for the category, but the ad was really intriguing. This restaurant was in operation in the 1950s. Haowah Garden Restaurant 3018 South Wayside Drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ah, I missed a similar thread of posts on tiki/polynesian that was started last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlydays Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Ah, I missed a similar thread of posts on tiki/polynesian that was started last year.Great to see the memorabilia of Trader Vics....this was our favorite place for an anniversary dinner in the '60's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Great to see the memorabilia of Trader Vics....this was our favorite place for an anniversary dinner in the '60's. The only time I was in the Shamrock was in 1984 or 1985 for a company party. I'd never heard of Trader Vic's and didn't know there was one even there. So I never got to see it. Of course by the time the party was over I didn't know where anything was. Poly-Asian West 5138 Westheimer 1970 Menu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Great collection of tiki memorabilia there. Thanks for posting. I've never been in Trader Vic's, but I did make the final St. Patricks's Day blowout party in the Emerald Room at the Shamrock. Somehow I don't think they could get away with that menu cover now. Things seem to have been a lot more laid back in the "old days". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilder Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Does anyone recall what the name of the "tiki" restaraunt was that was on the corner of Hillcroft and Bellaire? I was there during the late 60's, maybe early 70's and had some great oriental food. Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldlyman Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I don't know of any Tiki place but just as recently as 2003 or 04 there was a Polynesian/Hawaiian type bar/restaurant on the Richmond Strip for a short while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enviromain Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Does anyone recall what the name of the "tiki" restaraunt was that was on the corner of Hillcroft and Bellaire? I was there during the late 60's, maybe early 70's and had some great oriental food. Anyone know?Funny you should ask that. My Dad says it was the Mongolian Barbeque. He would know because all I cared about at the time was the fortune cookies! Got my first one there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Not a restaurant, but Sig's Lagoon has tiki inspired knick-knacks and Tiki Magazine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 Not a restaurant, but Sig's Lagoon has tiki inspired knick-knacks and Tiki Magazine!!Cool, where is that at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 saw this band once, which is from houston. sig's lagoon is really swell. it's on main street near the continental club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 saw this band once, which is from houston. sig's lagoon is really swell. it's on main street near the continental club.This band is Hits From Hawaii ......Excellent !Click on the link above to hear them. Its like The Ventures go to Hawaii...Electric Tiki... They should do a Polynesian version of the Munster's theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 23, 2006 Author Share Posted September 23, 2006 Como Club 6219 Grand Blvd. Hawaii in Houston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 El Fenix Mexican Restaurant Location: Galleria Mall Polynesian Style drinks from 1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Cool, where is that at?Sig's Lagoon3710 Main Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Como Club6219 Grand Blvd. Hawaii in Houston! Looks quite swank. The Hardoy chair by the pool is a nice touch. This must have been demolished to build 288. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 24, 2006 Author Share Posted September 24, 2006 Looks quite swank. The Hardoy chair by the pool is a nice touch. This must have been demolished to build 288. Well mapquest brings up a star right at Grand and 288 but I don't know if that address really exists anymore - never noticed what's at that intersection... I wonder what it took to be "qualified" for membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Well mapquest brings up a star right at Grand and 288 but I don't know if that address really exists anymore - never noticed what's at that intersection... I wonder what it took to be "qualified" for membership. HCAD Shows a metal warehouse built in 1984 at that address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torvald Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 HCAD Shows a metal warehouse built in 1984 at that address. the building data is pretty sad on the current entry. makes is sound like an oversized cookie tin with a drain and partition wall. Element Detail Cooling Type - None Construction Type - Steel, Light Functional Utility - Poor Heating Type - None Partition Type - Below Normal Physical Condition - Poor Plumbing Type - Minimum Sprinkler Type - None Exterior Wall - Metal, Light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovehouse Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 BoingBoing has an article about tiki stuff! Pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceAge Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 The 1969 city directory listing for 6219 Grand Blvd. is SANDS OF HOUSTON. It shows it as a new listing for that year and the telephone number is 747-9756. It is shown to be at the intersection of 3000 Dixie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 The 1969 city directory listing for 6219 Grand Blvd. is SANDS OF HOUSTON. It shows it as a new listing for that year and the telephone number is 747-9756. It is shown to be at the intersection of 3000 Dixie. I can't decide if that sounds like a dirt yard or a hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilder Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 BoingBoing has an article about tiki stuff! Pretty cool!I like that boingboing website. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 The latest find... looks like it was really cool. Sorry about the glare on some of these. Totems Not Taboo Probably should have made these smaller since they are pics of relatively small items. Sorry about that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Here's one SpaceAge emailed me to post for him... thanks! South Pacific 9739 Katy Road Bunker Hill Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 More pics courtesy of SpaceAge... Bali Hai Apartments Built 1962 Sage & Hidalgo?? Need the actual address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 There was some additional discussion about the Poly-Asian and its pool with the gas jet here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 The Luau was the private club section of the Poly-Asian. Here's a listing from a 1961 Chron Dining Guide:"Polyasian (sic) - This is one of the outstanding dining spots in the South, featuring Cantonese, Polynesian, and Japanese foods served in the atmosphere of the South Sea Islands. Located at 9530 S. Main, the Poly-Asian is operated by Albert Gee. Gay South Sea Islands costumes are worn by the waitresses and waiters. The restaurant is decorated in the theme of the islands. Dinners are from $2.75 up. The Las Vegas style Polynesian Chuck Wagon for the after-the-theater crowd serves a wide variety of Poly-Asian food from $1.95 up. In the Kabuki Tea House dining room, patrons are served at low tables while suited on cushions on the floor and watch the meal being prepared tableside. The Club Luau, a private membership club, operates in conjunction with the public dining facility. Hours are from 5pm to midnight and to 1am on Saturday."Thanks for the article Bruce. Yes, I recently found out where it was and I have recently obtained pics of both the Poly Asian and Club Luau menus that I will be posting soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roym Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 Updated the address for Club Luau and El Fenix restaurants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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