Munktiki
Astoria, Oregon, United States
This listing is describing a physical location for the Munktiki business.
Munktiki is a father-son outfit that started in early 2000, and their specialty is crafting beautiful, high-quality tiki mugs. Paul Nielsen (the Dad) has been selling his ceramic crafts since he was in high school in the '60s; his son Miles "Stuckie" Nielsen has similarly been dabbling in clay since he was a child. Paul made his first tiki mug in 1997.
Most Munktiki mugs are of their own design; each mug has a character name on the back, and a number and date on the bottom. Many Munktiki mugs are fiercely collected limited editions, notably the "Shecky" mug based on the Tiki Central mascot designed by Tikifish.
There is also a Munktiki Imports line with their designs crafted in China and then imported to the United States. These are more commonly used with large wholesale orders. These are marked as such on the bottom and are less expensive than the pieces crafted in-house.
Additionally, there are non-tiki lines affiliated with Munktiki, including Münkstein and Yakimon.
Munktiki's original location was in Pacific Grove, California (near Monterey), at 561 Junipero Ave. In 2009, Munktiki moved to Portland, Oregon. In 2017, the business again moved to Astoria, Oregon.
Munktiki also owns and operates Dead Man's Isle, a tiki/nautical bar in Astoria that opened July 14th, 2022.
Munktiki items can be purchased through the Munktiki website, eBay, and a limited number of retailers.
Details
- Type
- Store
- Address
- Astoria, Oregon, United States
- Closed?
- No
- Links
Gallery
1 Tiki Mug
5 Visits
The Tiki Barber – 15 July 2022
We stopped in here while waiting to go to Dead Man's Isle for their Soft opening. I bought a blue "Surf Bob" mug. Also picked up some Swizzles and stickers.
Trader Tom – 11 Oct 2013
I actually was last at Munktiki's on 10/11/2013 to pick up a Johnny Ku mug after purchasing online -- at their Portland location before they moved to Astoria. I was here for a couple of tiki parties as well back when they were in Portland. I've been to Astoria, but not since they established there. Hope to get there one day soon.
tabithablanken – 28 June 2021
Drove to Astoria on the freaky heat dome day in order to escape the Willamette Valley. Sophie and I visited Munktiki and I bought two mugs. It was pandemic times so I had to call ahead.
DJ Danger – 17 Jan 2025
Friendly staff, some great mugs. When you've finished ogling the ceramics (and splurged on one or two), pop next door to Dead Man's Isle for some great drinks!
