There are some tiki bars that don’t do “tiki” Polynesian culture. But those are rare and very new, just trying to avoid the potential backlash while keeping the drinks.

I guess it’s actually total cultural appropriation. I know the aesthetics are taken from different Polynesian cultures and the drinks are Caribbean rum drinks, but, damn, I think it’s fucking awesome. I love it. I would prefer that than some boringly sterile White ass mixologist, craft cocktail bar. It’s a shame tiki is such a White space too but, I don’t know, something about tiki feels so much more comforting. You feel like you’re hanging out on a nice beach, who doesn’t like that? Maybe it’s my own culture I project into it but I enjoy it.