Tiki Ti

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The Tiki Ti is a Polynesian-themed tiki bar on Sunset Boulevard, in the Silver Lake district of Los Angeles. It is considered by many to be the very epitome of the Tiki tavern style.

Established in 1961 by Ray Buhen, the Tiki Ti's only employees, Mike Sr. and Mike Jr. Buhen are also the sole owners, thus sidestepping the ban on smoking in bars and restaurants imposed throughout Los Angeles County. The cash-only establishment is only open part of the week, closing instead on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. The bar is a well known stop as an underground landmark, often serving as a prelude stop before attending other clubs in the popular Silverlake/Hollywood area. The bartenders are known for their "heavy" pours and specialty drinks like the "Blood and sand," where patrons synchroniously yell "Toro, Toro, Toro" while the drink is topped off with tequila, an homage to Bullfighting. The other chanting drink is the "Uga Booga" where patrons yell "ooga booga" as the drink is being prepared.

Alhough Tiki Ti does not have a happy hour, on Wednesdays, the popular drink "Ray's Mistake" is reduced to $5. Also on that day, Mike will raise a toast to his father, Ray Buhen. The strongest drink is proported to be the "Stealth."