The Tukwila Deja Vu is a...

The Tukwila Deja Vu is a bit over a mile from the Seattle airport, in a somewhat run down Somali area. Not dangerous, not nice. Cameras blanket the property, monitor visible in the bar. Bar is non-alcoholic, well stocked, with fresh ground coffee, at least a dozen Torani flavoring syrups, sodas and Rock Star energy drinks. Bartender was prettiest girl and only white there. Each free drink was served with a mint. DJ needs a dentist but has a great voice.

Enter in side of building. Restrooms off hallway were clean. Seating is seven feet from the stage, padded chairs, tiny little tables. VIP runs $150 for 15 minutes, but dances were $20. When I got there, nobody was on-stage. In my 90 minutes, saw only two dancers, both black. Belle was darker, seemed drugged and focused her dances on an empty corner. Never glanced at either guy in the place except as leaving to collect tip. The other kept a midriff wrap on the whole time and looked to be recovering from pregnancy, but at least smiled and approached. The bartender says it gets very busy on weekend nights, but the daytime was dead.

Better than Sin Rock because Sin Rock is as bad but stage dances were worse and required tips for show. I tipped, but wasn't required. Won't be back.