Mai Tiki in Ferndale is such a great spot. It's the speakeasy connected to Tiger Lilly, and the whole place is lively and energetic. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Every recommendation they gave us was excellent, but honestly everything we saw on the menu or walk by looked incredible. I had the sticky shrimp bao buns, edamame, pork belly ramen, the dragon roll, and the spicy tuna roll (shared b/c it's a lot of food. lol). Every dish was packed with flavor. The bao buns were amazing, the pork belly ramen was rich and comforting and such a large portion, and both sushi rolls were super fresh and really well done. One of the coolest parts is that it's a hidden speakeasy space connected to Tiger Lilly. You get the same incredible food menu but with even more drink options, which makes the experience even better. If you're going with friends and want to share a bunch of different things, this is the perfect place to do it. Everything we ordered was fantastic and it made for such a fun dinner. read more

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Thank you to Will and André for amazing service! They are very kind, attentive and fun. They offer great recommendations and bring positive vibes. Located in the back of Tigerlily restaurant, this space is fun and swanky. I love all the lights and decor. It has a speakeasy vibe and excellent tiki cocktails. The best Mai Thai I've ever had! The painkiller is creamy and delightful too! My friend enjoyed the Mamoru, which is like an espresso martini. They also offer refreshing mocktails. The Bulma is like a yummy spa water, with cucumber, jalapeño, lemon, and sparkling water. This place is also a great option if you can't get a reservation at Tigerlily because you still have access to the entire menu, which is amazing. I love the Shikotsu Roll! So flavorful with the wagyu, bone marrow, avocado, cucumber, shallots, garlic, and egg. The Tigerlily roll is also bursting with flavors and textures. The fried Brussels are so good!!!! Wow!! Almond, cashew, Korean bbq, and honey mustard mixed in with perfectly fried brussel sprouts. The Hibachi Lobster Roll Sando is fantastic! The Japanese milk bread is so tasty and the warm lobster is perfect. Comfy seating and just a wonderful atmosphere. My best friend and I had a wonderful experience here. We can't wait to come back! read more

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The service was fantastic!! We had a large group with no reservation and they were super accommodating. I had the lychee martini and I advise to stay away. It was overly sweet, I could only have a few sips. The price was laughable for what it was ($17). I've been to cooler tiki bars so this was mid. read more

Mai Tiki - lychee martini, mai tai - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We had the pleasure of taking out a special birthday girl for her 21st birthday here. It was not because she was excited to drink, she does not care about that, but for her profound love of Tiki Bar culture and aesthetic. Her favorite place is Trader Sam's at Disneyland and Disney World, and this place delivers on those vibes. First, she loves that this is a speak-easy with a secret and slightly hidden or at least not overtly obvious door. She also loved the decor, it is so quirky and fun in here. I loved all of the little attention to details. I loved the gold skull wall and the shells on an opposing wall. It is a small space and luckily we came early on a Saturday night, because it seems to quickly fill up. We got here before 5:00 and found a good spot. There are places to sit at small tables, which we did, or at the bar. The people working here could not be any nicer or helpful. They were wonderful and really made the birthday special! They have a great and fun selection of drinks but offered to make what ever we wished as long as we knew what was in the drink and if they had the ingredients. There were only two people working a busy bar and they worked tirelessly with smiles and great attitudes. Thank you so much for a fun time! The birthday girl does not care of alcohol but they have the most delicious mocktail on the menu which she enjoyed two of them. It was very delicious, you don't even need anything more, these drinks were perfect. We did order some of the cocktails off the menu though. They were good. Plus they made us a Disney private island drink that my husband likes to order. We ordered plenty of snacks from their menu, and everything was delicious. Although warning, the food is small, but I could see ordering snacks every time. We tried three bao, the chicken, pork belly and shrimp. I liked the shrimp the best. We also ordered some hand rolls, the shrimp, avocado cucumber, and spicy tuna and the salmon. The rolls were fresh and yummy. I liked the salmon and tuna rolls the best. We did have reservations at Tigerlily, so we left but returned at the end of our night because they do sell some of the tiki cups and we got a "snowman" that looks like it is made out of sand and shells, so adorable! We are happy to have visited this Tiki bar and plan on coming back soon. read more

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I wanted to love this tiki bar hidden inside Tiger Lily. The decor and music are spot on. Bartenders are friendly. Prices are fair. We ordered a Jungle Bird and a Saturn. The blackstrap rum tasted so cheap. The "passion fruit purée" that was supposed to be in my Saturn was nothing more than juice. I had hoped for high end ingredients since the bar is well curated. I see good bottles behind there, but feel the junky juices and mixers ruin the drink. Please use good stuff Mai Tiki. I am a big tiki nerd and want to support you. On the food front, there are no plant based options. Oh, Nevermind. $7 edamame. Shishito peppers for $9 could be served sans bonito flakes. ONE veggie roll could be included but wasn't. Kind of a bummer. Hoping to see this spot evolve and I'll come back for more fun. read more

Mai Tiki - Menu - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

This is not about the service at all. The bartenders were prompt and helpful. This is NO LONGER A TIKI BAR. They've changed the concept from cool tropical hideaway to a mere extension of Tigerlily. They have maybe 5 of the old tiki drinks on the menu and now it serves food. They also crammed larger tables into an already cramped space. Try cranked the lights up, too. Now, the skull wall makes zero sense. Thanks, I hate it. read more

Really fun tiki bar/ speakeasy inside of tiger lily! They have a small menu of tapas as well. The bartender said that the menu would be changing soon yhou Crab Rangoon- real crab, I think? Good either way. Salmon tacos- made with raw sushi grade salmon, not for me but good if you don't mind raw fish, the taco shell was made out of wonton material. Pineapple- tasty grilled dessert with caramel and nut drizzle on top. Pork belly bao buns- this was my favorite app, the meat is so flavorful and I love the texture of the bao buns. Negima chicken thigh- too fatty for my liking. Waygu- a little spicy read more

Mai Tiki - Salmon tacos Crab rangoon - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The bartender told us Mai Tiki was technically closed for a private event starting at 5 but we arrived at 4 waiting for our reservation at TigerLily. He still offered us a spot at the bar and said he could make us a drink. We had the pineapple margarita, which was delicious! The service was great and we really appreciated him doing that for us. read more

I love this tiki-themed speakeasy at the back of Tigerlily! As if I couldn't love Tigerlily enough already without the existence of this speakeasy! There's an entrance to the speakeasy by the bathrooms in the back of Tigerlily and the door is so flush against the wall, you truly can miss it! Once instead, it's a small, intimate space that is tiki-fied and they have delicious, classic tiki drinks that can be ordered, along with many more bite-sized items that you might find on Tigerlily's menu as well! This place is wonderful and I don't believe they take reservations, so it's perfect if you wanted to eat at Tigerlily, but either couldn't snag a reservation or you're just looking for some small bites from there! Try out the hidden gem that is Mai Tiki instead! read more

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This was my first time in, and what a cool little place that everybody likes but nobody talks about because they want it for themselves. The drinks are strong and delicious, the bartender was very helpful on what we should choose by our likes and dislikes. The atmosphere is definitely total tiki with a great vibe. If anything was out of place and they had music bingo on Thursday. I know it was probably to bring a little bit more clientele however it just doesn't fit in that atmosphere. You have to go check out the secret little bar in the back of Tiger Lily in Ferndale read more

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Such a cool find! Speakeasy vibe tucked inside Tiger Lily. Definitely has the under the sea theme town complete with a shell wall. Also my personal favorite was the Pedro Pascal cardboard cutout??? Super yummy pain killer- the drinks had cute cups and fresh fruit. Great for post dinner fun read more

Mai Tiki - Pain Killer - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Love the concept and the fun glasses. Tried an assortment of drinks and while they were good, none really blew my mind (it feels like they're maybe not using the best liquors?). Service was good, and fairly quick on a Friday evening. The food was so-so (definitely much better out at TigerLily), except for the chicken karage which was delicious. read more

Mai Tiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Just a little hidden bar inside of Tiger Lilly, Mai Tiki, creates a fun island vibe with all the Tiki style drinks. I would suggest an after dinner cocktail to top off a fun evening. There are plenty of options inside for cool photos. Nothing like a selfie with a Tiki God in the background! Lol read more

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Such a secretive low key entrance, you enter to Mai Tiki from inside of Tiger Lily. You are transported to a tropical destination immediately with all the decor and ambiance. The drinks are refreshing, fruity, and strong in their unique tiki mugs. I was surprised they offered food so I had to try one of their poke bowls. The hamachi poke was fresh and the rice was seasoned with seaweed flakes. Also tried the sweet potato fries with the yuzu aioli but did not get a picture of it. The yuzu aioli is a perfect drizzled sauce on to of the fries adding a tangy component too it. read more

Mai Tiki - Paradise margarita and Victor's Elixir. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Was a fun place to grab a drink with friends. We entered from the back and couldn't find the door at first, but it was super fun to figure it out and enter the topical area of TigerLily. Drinks were great and all came in fun cups! Friends got food and said it was delicious. read more

Mai Tiki - Rum Runner - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Slow slow slow this place has no clue of what they want to be . Not even close to a tiki bar. So freaking loud with a live dj playing everything but Polynesian music Sada doesn't fit the bill. Why should it take hours to get a drink half of not more there was not a person to be found. Drinks were over iced. read more

Highly unprofessional and ridiculous. I attempted to book a reservation, but the link to their website does not work, their phone number does not allow voicemail and pressing 4 to speak to an employee never yielded any results. I call the restaurant connected later and am told to book a reservation via email, only to be told over 12 hours later that my party can only come in 5 hours before my requested time. Given these circumstances, I do not need to eat and drink here to know that it is a poor and unmanaged establishment. read more

Absolutely here for the ambience! Such a cool place to go for a quick drink with friends. Always love making this my first stop as they have the best unique drinks. The bartenders here are super nice and helpful when it comes to ordering. I love the decor and all of the different glasses they serve the drinks in. Good vibes 10/10 would definitely recommend stopping in to anyone going out in Ferndale or Royal Oak read more

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It's just something artificial about this place that throws me off. I mean yes, it's suppose to be a beach bar/club vibe in the middle of Michigan. It might be the lighting, decor, but Mai Tiki really tries to be a IYKYK-type place but really it's just a closet space hidden inside Tigerlily. The space is visually appealing on surface, very Instagrammable indeed, and inevitably you pick a drink based on their unique vessel. What you don't realize is that no matter the drink you choose, it's gonna be 98% ice tbh. Though initially tasty and made with some exciting elements and ingredients, ultimately the drinks fall flat as they dilute in the ocean of delicious hospital ice. I just want more drink, less ice, right? Cool enough place and I guess another unique choice in downtown Ferndale, just don't expect to feel anything after spending damn near $20 a drink lol. read more

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such a cool hidden spot in ferndale! hidden in the back of the tiger lily restaurant you would never know it was there. seating is limited but people were constantly in and out. drinks were delicious! will absolutely be back. read more

Mai Tiki - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We had such a fun time at Mai Tiki Bar! This is the perfect date night spot as most tables are set for two. Their cocktails are original and tasty. The Zombie is very fall-like with cinnamon and apple notes. We also were able to try some crab rangoons from the Tiger Lilly menu which were delicious and elevated from the typical takeout menu. No complaints other than I was bummed the drink that came in the pig glass was black licorice flavored - hoping they change the drinks around at some point so that I can hold that super adorable cup! read more

Mai Tiki - Menu - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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My sisters and I came to Mai Tiki while waiting for our table at Tiger Lily. We started with the jungle bird cocktail. It had a bitterness to it that almost tasted like the pineapple juice was bad. However we concluded it was probably the blackstrap rum with its licorice undertones. We also ordered the crab rangoons, chicken karage and aku roll. All were delicious. We actually ordered a 2nd order of the rangoons because they were so good. We were seated at the sushi bar after about an hour. Our waitress Angel was the best. She explained everything on the menu and had the best personality. We ordered a shrimp tempura, baby shiitake, kani roll and nami. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Sitting at the sushi bar is always an experience because you see how skilled the sushi chefs are with their knives. I will definitely be back. read more

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Love this little place!! Had to stop in again for another Mai Tai. Drinks are STRONG and excellent! Cool vibes, not super tiki-bar-esque but super fun nonetheless! Bartender was super quick with getting our drinks out and a nice guy! read more

Mai Tiki - Inside - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I didn't go for the food we just went for drinks it was a hidden tiki bar the service was good and the views were perfect the drinks were made strong and presented great read more

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I went here with a girlfriend of mine and had so much fun here. The drinks were so tasty and delicious. I always loved tropical drinks, and this place was delivered. The service was great. This place had such a good vibe if you were looking for a place just to have a few drinks and relax. They also have small bites. read more

Came here after enjoying the Tiger Lily. This is inside of Tiger Lily in the back by the restrooms, behind the bar with it's kwn entrance. We sat ourselves down and looked through the drink menu on the small kiosk. I ordered the rum runner and it was delicious. My sister ordered the big sexy goombay and didn't quite like it. It is a small bar and not much people in there. read more

Mai Tiki - Rum Runner - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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We came to downtown for dinner and found waits between 40 minutes to an hour everywhere we went. The same was true at Tiger Lilly, but the host mentioned there might be seating at Mai Tiki, which we did not know existed. We were escorted to the back left corner of the restaurant and met a man wearing a flowered lei. He said he would have two spots at the bar in a few minutes. True to his word, we were seated in short order. The place is a wonderful Tiki speakeasy. They have fun tropical, high-octane fruity cocktails. They also have a few food items. For a small menu, the food is absolutely incredible. We ended up getting the pork bao, a sushi roll, fried shrimp, and the crab ragoon. Each dish was out of this world. The bartenders were all super friendly and easily conversed with all the customers. To get to the place, go into Tiger Lilly and let the host know you want to visit Mai Tiki. The speakeasy is small, so it can't accommodate a large number of people, but try it out when you can. You won't regret it. read more

My friend and I came here during our barhopping journey to find duck in drinks and make a TikTok (acejr.5)! The atmosphere was hands down the best on our journey. I love that it is styled like a tiki speakeasy and the lights were stunning. Our waitress was on top of her game and when we told her we were hunting ducks she made sure we had the perfect drink to go with it. I do not remember what it is called but I will insert a picture! It had hints of cinnamon and the dry ice added a cool effect for our video. We ordered some crab rangoons which were crispy and paired perfectly with out monster drink. read more

Mai Tiki - Monster drink!! - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Unexpectedly hidden inside of Tiger Lily. It gets it's own little space with interesting decor and a variety of classic tiki cocktails. Both food and drinks were good. Can't wait to see how the menu grows over time. read more

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We went to Mai Tiki for our weekly Sunday Date. Super cute place, hidden inside Tigerlilly. The drinks were all amazing, we especially loved the N/A option for those who don't imbibe. The food left nothing to be desired. The service and the ambiance blended well together, and added to the overall experience. Super fun and can't wait to return! read more

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Service was good and the food was delicious, the drinks were on the pricey side and not as good as expected read more

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Went to TigerLily, and then ask for a seat at my tiki after dinner was over. They were able to accommodate our group of four. The drinks are tiki themed and well priced. It seems like most of them were rum based. The bar is very cute and on brand with the tiki theme. I do have to say, the service was pretty slow, but the entire speakeasy was busy so that might have been the reason. Overall recommend for a fun night out in ferndale. read more

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Awesome Tiki Speakeasy with a cool vibe. This is a great spot to share a tiki drink with friends, date or afterwork with some coworkers. The bartenders mix up some great concoctions served in fun tiki mugs. I definitely will go back! read more

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What a fun little hidden speakeasy inside of Tiger Lily. It has a cute theme and the drinks are really good (strong and I'm really cute glasses). We went on a Sunday evening and there were two fun bartenders. Ordered a couple of small plates to snack on and the edamame was really good. read more

The drinks are great, really strong! Our waitress was really rude though...o well. Lost River is better for this kind of thing. read more

Mai Tiki - Pain Killer - Tiki Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

One bartender in particular was extremely disrespectful and condescending to both myself as well as those I was with. Recommend avoiding this bar altogether, as our experience with this bartender was completely unnecessary and degrading. The overall ambience was a letdown as well. read more

I came here with my girlfriends and friends a few days ago and it was pretty good! The ambiance was fun and tropical and the drinks were good. The only con was the system lost our food order so we didn't get to try the food but their customer service was great! read more

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Fun little hidden gem. The drinks are strong but overpriced; I feel like you pay for the Tiki Cup "experience" which is pretty silly. The food is what shines brightest here. The pork belly is outSTANDing. Also recommend the crab rangoon. Edamame was a little soft for my taste. What bugs me the most about Mai Tiki is the music. We came in around 7pm on a Thursday and it's been nothing but dance music. Playing island/tiki/60s music would improve the ambiance 10 fold. A fun experience but... expensive and vibes are way off. read more

We had the best time here this past weekend. The drinks are all so fun and delicious. The bar tenders were friendly and fun. They have a few snacks on the menu and those were also good. The drinks all come in fun cups with fun embellishments. We cant to go back. read more

It's a fun place, good bartenders with good drinks in cool glasses, kind of secret spot as you can walk right by it. I would consider it more of a pop tiki as it isn't super dark and they don't play 50 type surf music. All in all fun place. read more