Overall I was disappointed. Everything from ambiance to the actual food left me feeling like something was missing. Service was fine and nothing really was good or bad about it. The appetizers and cocktails are probably the highlight. I think it might be a better happy hour spot? But we got here on a Friday night around 7 and it was pretty empty. No music and weirdly cold inside. Some of the main dishes are a bit hard to share so it doesn't really feel like family style is the vibe here. For example, the curries are plated in the same bowl as the rice, naan and some slaw. We got the paneer nachos to share which were fine - unique but portions were small and the toppings were minimal. For vegetarian dishes we got the chana masala and the malai kofta. The chana masala was ok but the kofta was super dense and not tasty at all. The sauces for each were bland. For the meat dishes the rest of the table got the mango chicken curry and a sesame lamb dish. My husband said the chicken curry was not bad but the lamb was not cooked well. I was very surprised at all the great reviews here so maybe all the dishes we ordered were just the wrong ones, but nothing about the dining experience made me want to come back. read more

Well, that was disappointing. My friend and I went there and were seated right away. We ordered signature drinks, appetizers, main dish, and naan to share. The place was really cold temperature wise, and the service was extremely slow. The food was delicious, and the drinks were quite tasty. But when we went to pay, we were not allowed to split the bill because it wasn't over $100. Really?! in these days of modern technology? maybe they get a double charge, but considering everything, you would think... Will not go back, and will not recommend. read more

Great place - would come here anytime especially during their early happy hour and "reverse" (late) happy hour for both cocktails and food Tasty cocktails and delicious Indian food. Limited bar style seating that's outdoors (good for people watching). Food is very flavorful and tasty! Service is always friendly and smooth My favorite moment here is running into Sandra Oh read more

We visited Tigerlily recently for a late afternoon bite and some cocktails. Service was friendly and attentive. The cilantro/garlic naan was so good we ordered it again! The popcorn chicken and lamb meatballs were good also. Hope to be back again soon to try our their dinner menu! read more

Tigerlily - Lamb meatballs and rice - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I came to Tigerlily a while ago back when everything was open, and I really enjoyed my experience there! They're pretty well-known for brunch, so I would advise coming around then to try some of their dishes. The inside is really nicely-decorated, with a great ambience that gives it a modern look. We reserved our seats beforehand so we didn't wait too long to get seated there. For the food, we got the Tikka Masala Fried Chicken and the Tandoori Shrimp and Grits as those were highly recommended dishes. The fried chicken was very crispy, and the spices that were added to it definitely enhanced the taste. It went really well with the waffles, which also were well-made and had delicious sauces that went along with it. The Shrimp and Grits was a savory dish that had a crunch to it with plenty of flavor. Both of these were excellent dishes that we enjoyed. Overall, I would highly recommend coming to this restaurant for brunch and trying out their food! They have pretty nice twists on traditional dishes and aren't too pricey for the quality. read more

Tigerlily - Shrimp and Grits - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We love eating here - our favorite! Their menu and service are consistently excellent. We love the ribs, freshest, softest, tastiest ribs in the world, tacos - all of their food is spectacular, and their cocktails are great too - Michael's Pollen and Fade To Black are among our fav's. Most highly recommended! Sophy and Benny read more

Tigerlily - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place is awesome! The fried chicken tikka masala is so good. My daughter was being fussy about her food and our server, Alka, brought her something else free of charge! We recognized the owner, Atul, from the sadly defunct restaurant Venus. I'm glad he's back at it again and we are very much enjoying the Indian fusion food they create. read more

Perfect date night spot. The service was great - suggested the tandoori fish and malai kofta and a couple of cocktails and the sesame naan. It was all delicious. Been meaning to come to Tigerlilli for dinner for a while, finally worked out on a long weekend. Definitely new spot for getting my fix of good Indian food in Berkeley, with a nice relaxed atmosphere. read more

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Overall, the food was quite good and creative in ingredients and composition! It is a bit more expensive than your average indian restaurant, but I think for good reason. The fried chicken tikka masala was done really well -- the fry on it was flavorful and crunchy, and they clearly seasoned the fry batter as well because it was good on its own without the tikka masala sauce. I would say this was the highlight of my experience, and would go back to eat this again. The kale and yellow stuff (not sure what it was!) were a nice balance to the more intense flavor of the chicken, but still salted nicely. The fry bread appetizer was also very good, and the bread dough itself had been seasoned with salt and other spices, so the whole bite was flavorful (instead of just stuff on top of plain bread). And finally, the ribs--these weren't bad, but were just okay. I think they fell short in that they were too saucy, and tasted like ribs I could've gotten elsewhere or made at home. Maybe this kind of dish is just hard to make better. The cabbage underneath and deviled eggs didn't particularly compliment the ribs, though the curry flavor in the deviled eggs was good. I'd like to come back another time and try some of their cocktails; they looked creative as well! Disclaimer: I think we tried to pick the most creative, out of the standard Indian cuisine dishes possible -- the other stuff may be more solid, but less interesting. Service was good and the restaurant interior is nice, not too crowded. read more

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Tigerlily is one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Berkeley as an Indian myself. The dishes are mostly fusion and not as much authentic options but it's still flavorful and large portions! I love the staff there. I've been served by the same woman every time I've gone so I seems like a family owned business with quick and personable service. It's also an elegant setting that's perfect for a fun night out with family or friends since they have bar seating as well. read more

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From the minute you walk in so inviting!! Immediately sat down at the bar with Javier. He was very knowledgeable!we got a taste of a soon to be added cocktail!! Flavors complimented our dinner wonderfully.The Food absolutely delicious, we had the fried chicken and lamb!! Can't wait to go back!What a gem in Berkeley!! read more

Tigerlily - Delicious cocktails!! - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

I came here specifically for their Happy Hour which is available Thursday-Sunday 5-6:30pm. I got seated in the back patio which was filled with trees and plants. I loved the garden patio! They share the seating area with the tea garden next door. For our food, we went with the Cilantro Garlic Naan, Chicken Tikka Masala with rice, and Short Ribs. My favorite dish of the three would have to be the Cilantro Garlic Naan. I'd highly recommend getting this as an appetizer to share! The Chicken Tikka Masala was flavorful, but the rice was slightly undercooked. I didn't have much of the bbq Short ribs, but according to my friend, they were good. As for my drink, I got the Tigerlily and it was decently strong. Solid spot for happy hour! read more

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Tigerlily takes Indian flavors and brings them to the next level with its creative menu of fusion dishes. To start, the "Pork and Naan" was a jet black squid ink naan (what?!) topped with hummus, beer braised pork shoulder, and a slice of kiwi. This was such a unique dish with so many unusual components, but certainly not a gimmick, as all the flavors were delicious and on point. Next, the Tikka Masala Fried Chicken came with three pieces of breaded fried chicken served over turmeric mashed potatoes, braised greens, and a side of tikka masala sauce. The Sesame Seed Lamb Chops came with juicy lamb in a sesame seed yogurt marinade and was served over basmati rice with vegetables (onions and peppers) on a sizzling metal plate. The sesame seeds in particular added an earthiness, nuttiness, and crispiness to the lamb chops that made the dish particularly stand out. The North Indian Style Meatballs was a bowl of basmati rice and cilantro-garlic naan served with three lamb and pork meatballs in a Northern-style coconut milk and tomato curry, along with stewed chickpeas, kale, and crumbled housemade paneer. The curry had a rich, sweet and acidic flavor (almost like makhani gravy), which went perfectly with the hearty meatballs, the earthy chickpeas and kale, and the rice and naan. But my favorite dish of all was the 63 Degree Egg & Dhal Kofta, which came with basmati rice paired with a coconut curry with braised kale, oyster mushrooms, salsa rosa, and crumbled housemade paneer, along with three fritters made with chana dal and a perfectly runny sous-vide egg in the middle. I was a particular fan of the creamy coconut curry, which brought together all the different components from the braised greens to the dry, crispy kofta, to the runny yolk of the egg and the refreshing salsa. Tigerlily showcases Californian cooking at its best without compromising on its Indian-inspired roots. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto! read more

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I didn't realize I needed fried chicken in my tikka masala until now. Yum!!! Went for the first time for dinner last night and had a lovely meal. Attentive friendly service, tasty cocktails, and THE FOOD!! Some of the softest naan I've ever had, and the fried chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. We will definitely be back because I want to try everything on the menu hehe read more

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Anothef amazing meal and drinks, this is my 3rd time here and haven't disappointed yet!

Tigerlily really exceeded my hopes! really inventive, delicious and not overly sweet drinks and Such tasty food. we had samosas, the veggie korma, and the avocado beet salad. Amazing! Everything so flavorful and beautiful too. Highly recommend! Staff was so attentive and kind! read more

Great selection of vegan options and creative variety for those who are unfamiliar with Indian food. My niece likes to eat here so we try to go at least once when she is in town. We have missed the happy hours due to scheduling, but the sandwich board on the sidewalk always lists enticing selections. Someday . . . read more

Can't believe I didn't discover this place sooner! Been living in Berkeley for over a year and stopped by tonight for the first time. Had the most delectable samosas - what an explosion of flavor. The sauces were divine. And the cucumber cocktail had the perfect balance of sweet & spice. What a gem of a spot!! read more

Tigerlily - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

This place has great drinks and yummy food! I think this is the best tikka masala in Berkeley. Similar to what other reviewers have mentioned, it's a bit pricey. It's a great special occasion restaurant. Also a good place to get a drink at the bar. We each ordered the cocktail called Clone Wars, which was great. I enjoyed the pollen on top. Next, we ordered the Garlic Naan, which came with three sauces. Honestly, the tikka masala was so good, we didn't even bother dipping into the other two. One is an herb-y sauce and the other tasted like tzatziki. Finally, the main event, we each got chicken tikka masala. It didn't come with much chicken, but the sauce was so good that I didn't even mind. I wish they sold it in bottles. Lastly, we ordered the squid ink cocktail, and were not big fans. It's cool in theory, but not very tasty. read more

Tigerlily - Garlic Naan & The Clone War (2) - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Sunday brunch, trying something new. The menu looked inventive. My hubs loved his dish of pulled pork, over aloo tiki with curried hollandaise. The only thing was that the dish was not served as described with a slaw on the side. I had a less Indian inspired dish of a scramble with cauliflower, grilled onions, Brussels and butternut. It was pretty good. The greens on the side seemed an after thought. We also tried the Indian spiced bacon, I wasn't a fan but it was cooked perfectly. The one caveat I'm having lately is with covid restrictions causing restaurants to limit seating so they have removed chairs, but I'm noticing not only that the extra chairs are littering the dining room, tucked into corners but also deliveries come and boxes are also left out in the open. It's a really messy appearance. I'd love to try this place again and maybe bump the stars. They seemed very nice and were socially distancing. read more

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We love the drinks and the owner gave us free shots he is so kind, Atul. The food is amazing and such a great vibe. Favorable, vibrant and has spices. Like the food has flavors and taste! Come here! read more

This place is definitely a great find! I would describe it as authentic Indian food but with a modern twist. They have fun drinks that are decently priced and decently strong. They have traditional Indian dishes like samosas, naan, and tikka masala but they also have Indian food with a twist like tigerlily nachos and tacos. I would recommend ordering food family style so that you can try more of the cool appetizers! My friends and I ordered (and shared) the brussel sprouts, tigerlily nachos, sesame naan, red beet naan, mango chicken curry, lamb tikka masala, and the Oreo naan. Everything we had was SO good. I would order it all again. The spices are spot-on and the flavors aren't overwhelming. We also each got drinks and probably tried all the ones on the menu and all of them were great! The cucumber drink was probably my favorite (most refreshing). I'm for sure going to try and come back here and try more things + have more brussel sprouts and nachos (my personal favorites). read more

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Tigerlilly is our go to for happy hour. The food is great- don't miss the tiki masala nachos! The tiki fried chicken is really good, the onion rings, samosas. All amazing. I highly recommend checking out TigerLilly! read more

Favorite place to go when mixing up date night. Love sitting at their bar for happy hour (5-6pm). Great cocktails and local beers on tap. Their food has great flavor and texture combinations. My favorite appetizer is their glazed Brussels sprouts - crispy, light and with just enough sweet glaze to balance the bitterness of the Brussels sprout. My go-to entree is their fried chicken tikka masala. Their regular tikka masala is great as well, but I prefer the crisp texture of the fried chicken as a twist on the traditional! I am extremely picky about where I order fried chicken and have not been disappointed in the many times I have ordered it here! Dinner for 2 with drinks is around $80-100 (depending on whether you make it for happy hour discounts). Recommend for date night or ladies night ;) read more

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After being on my "must try" list for over a year, we FINALLY wandered into Tigerlily at about 8:00 pm on a Friday. We had a reservation and were seated immediately, but there was honestly no reason for a reservation. The place was mostly empty. There was open street parking right out front as well. The environment was dark and cozy. The bar seemed really nice and we enjoyed the drinks we tried. They have overall yummy food, but it's extremely pricey for what it is. My veggie dish came with a single small slice of zucchini and squash and a single broccoli floret. Three tiny vegetables, rice, a slice of naan, and three small lentil balls are not exactly worth a $20 price tag. The taste of the food was good, but it isn't something I would choose again because of the price. Our bill for two people ended up being over $80. The one thing I really liked about this place was the friendly staff. Although the service was slow overall, we were taken care of by a little team of people who worked together well. When we left, every single one of them said goodbye and thanks for coming. That kind of hospitality is definitely rare in the Bay and was very much appreciated. read more

Unsure what happened here as I thought I reviewed Tigerlily in the past. I have been here for dinner and happy hour, but this past weekend was my first time coming for brunch. It was a later brunch and my friend Melissa and I were not very hungry, but wanted to enjoy a nice drink and catch up. She was craving a Bloody Mary and asked them to make it with mescal, mmm leathery! The bottomless mimosas were $14 which was the same as one cocktail, so I opted for that. I only had a couple, but it was still a very good deal for bottomless mimosa brunch. To eat, we ordered the paneer pizza that was topped with arugula, capers and other flavors. The pizza was pretty good, but we should have added some sort of protein, which was an option. Tigerlily is a fun brunch spot, they have all your favorite staples and some with an Indian twist which make this spot special. read more

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The food was delicious and beautiful, and the cocktails were great too! Great ambiance to enjoy with company read more

Tigerlily - Palak Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala Dinner - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Delicious drinks!! Great ambiance!! What more could I ask for on a Friday night out with friends. The punch owl is a great deal, $60 for about 9 glasses of drinks. It's also a refreshing combo of watermelon and tajin. Will be coming back! read more

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They took my money and didn't deliver. I don't know whether I should blame them or the delivery service. I cannot comment on the food or the drink because I didn't have either. read more

We sat at the bar and had cocktails and dinner. They have a nice cocktail menu with unusual ingredients that are fun to try. The food is delicious-it is so fresh and tasty! We ordered the veggie samosas and the sesame lamb chops. Enough to share for two of us and soooo good! read more

Second time at Tigerlily and really enjoyed it. Met the owner and said hello. Atul and his wife were running the show when I was there. Both really friendly, hardworking people who love their business and what they do. The restaurant presents well. As you come in high tops and bar tops are available and the regular seating are towards the back. Looks clean, posh; fun music I like was playing. Great ambience. Happy hour is great, you can try little plates of delicious food for a great price and their cocktails are also delicious. Entree was yummy I had the sizzling tandoori Prawns and burned my tongue because I couldn't wait to eat it. We will definitely be back for more! Great experience. read more

Tigerlily - Mango Chicken Curry Tandoori Prawns Dinner - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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My friends and I went here for our Halloween dinner, and it was a great vibe with some great food! We came a little late around 7:30 p.m. and we were a group of six girls, but they were able to get us seated right away. We ordered a lot of dishes. I ordered the Pork & Naan along with the Chicken Tikka Masala. I thought it would take longer, but the food came out pretty fast as well! I personally really loved the two dishes that I had. The chicken was crispy and a bit greasy, but the sides really helped. The saffron mashed potatoes and the sauce that came along with the chicken were really delicious. Especially the mashed potatoes - so creamy and flavorful! The pork & naan was also really visually appealing and delicious! There was a lot of pork on each slice and the squid ink made the naan have a really nice slightly chewier texture. The kiwi surprisingly went really well with the whole thing and the lime made things taste really refreshing as well. Overall, the restaurant also has some cute decorations and it was a really nice vibe! Would come again! read more

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A new favorite! Found Tigerlily when looking for a good place for a small birthday dinner with friends. Happy Hour cocktails were amazing, and the food was so flavorful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relaxing rustic atmosphere, and the owners were delightfully friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be going back to try more cocktails and small bites for Happy Hours in the future! read more

I've been here twice now and have not been disappointed. The food was great both times and the cocktails outstanding! I highly recommend!

My friend suggested this place so we decided to try it out. I love Indian food so it was nice to try this place out. I'll keep this review short and simple. I got the chicken tikka masala and I would say that it's pretty good! I ate everything on my plate so that's def a good sign. It is also one of my favorite dishes so I would always stick to this dish if I can. It usually never lets me down! Ambience seems nice. It looked unique and cultured. And the service was alright. Nothing was wrong. Overall, it was a good dining experience! read more

Tigerlily - Chicken Tikka Masala Dinner - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

Tigerlily is so delicious!! We tried the chicken tikka nachos, lamb tikka masala, and the fried chicken. Everything was a hit! There is table seating and bar seating indoors. read more

Tigerlily - Tigerlily Nachos - Indian Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Took my Sis and bro in law to dinner here and WOW! The food was so beyond good. I love some spice and they delivered it hands down. I am looking forward to going back and trying their brunch. read more

Came here on a Sunday for brunch. Love the atmosphere as well as the decor inside and the bar setup. The menu had a great selection food items as well as cocktails. Ordered the fried chicken tikka masala and the syrup as well as the sauce were very rich in flavor. The chicken was just excellent. Also tried the lassi and it was made to perfect. Can't wait to visit Berkeley again and try more items from the menu. read more

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Great food and a nice vibe. Really appreciated how easy it was to book reservations too. Met a friend from out of town there for dinner (he is vegetarian and I am not) and he was very happy with the options available. read more

5 stars for the bartender. He could could not have been more inviting. The drinks were good as well. The food: terrible. We ordered fried onion rings and garlic Naan. The onion rings were no doubt frozen. We didn't finish them. The garlic Naan was flavorless with not a hint of garlic. Most disappointing. read more