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    TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen

    4.4 (113 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

    By appointment only

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    Interior
    Angeli S.

    We made reservations for a party of 14. It's a pretty small location and it was busy this night (sat) but our server did a great job attending to us. He took our orders in 2 groups as to not bombarded the kitchen staff which was fine for us. I ordered the chili garlic noodles with shrimp and the egg rolls. I also ordered their lychee martini. For me, everything was great. The grilled shrimp in the noodle dish had a good char to it. The rolls were spicy and had good flavor. My sister however couldn't eat it because they were too spicy for her. I heard this location was closing. Would have loved to come back if ever in the area again. But there are a couple other locations as well.

    PEANUT STREET NOODLES (GF, V) and green coconut salmon
    Luiza A.

    Came here on a Wednesday night in a group of 3 and everything was amazing and gluten free! We sat inside and it was super cutely decorated and they also have some outdoor dining. The servers are super friendly and attentive. I ordered the Barbie to drink and it was super refreshing and not too sweet. To start, we had the crispy tuna rice cake special and it was incredible! We also shared the crispy shrimp and the radish underneath was absolutely delicious as well! The kale salad and spring rolls were also really tasty but the crispy shrimp was my absolute favorite. For the larger dishes we got the peanut street noodles with just vegetables and it was incredible! We also got the green coconut salmon and would definitely get a side of coconut rice as they pair very nicely together! This was not a green curry but more of a green sauce and I thoroughly enjoyed. We ended with the chai cookies and chocolate lava cake. The cookies were a bit grainy and not my favorite but the chocolate cake is an absolute must get! One of the best desserts I have ever had. Would definitely recommend and return!

    Bar area and high tops
    Isabel P.

    Food at this popup was amazing we had the fried chicken & pickled vegetables, brussel sprouts, and peanut noodles. Surprisingly the brussel sprout appetizer stole the show! Cocktails were an 11/10, the gin cucumber cocktail was our favorite. Location is understated, as a popup you're dining at tables in what looks like it could be a first floor apartment kitchen, we sat at the bar which was a kitchen counter and also functioned as the bartender's bar. So while ambience was somewhat underwhelming, we thoroughly enjoyed the food & drinks!

    Roasted half chicken -- great color, yummy sauce and veggies.
    Victoria W.

    I wanted to love this place so badly -- amazing reviews and great vibes all around... or so it seemed. Overall, yes I liked my experience, but I didn't love it. The ambiance is wonderful--super low-light, intimate, interesting. It's nice that they have a coat check, but my friend had all her valuables and things in her pockets and had to tell the hostess three times (politely, of course) that she wanted to keep her coat with her, to which the hostess was a bit upset with... I suppose to preserve the aesthetic of the place they want to get rid of coats and things? Or because the tables are close together and it may impact other diners? Unsure. It wasn't a tight fit even with the coat there, but my friend felt a little unnerved by the pushiness of the interaction. Our server was overall kind and helpful, but later seemed a tad disappointed that we weren't going to order more than 2 entrees/larger plates. I understand this is a spot to share plates, but the price points make it a bit hard to do so and eat a good amount without racking up a hefty bill for two people. They usually recommend ordering 2-3 small plates (approx $17-20 each and then 1-2 large plates ($17-29 each). It's not the end of the world price-wise, but I didn't get the chance to try the spring rolls because something in me felt strange paying $17 for them? I would have loved to try more. I ordered the peanut street noodles which were a little underwhelming in my opinion. I'm a big fan of pad thai and our server had mentioned it's their version of one with extra peanut flavor, but I found it somewhat bland and less interesting flavor-wise than a pad thai. They weren't bad by any means, and I enjoyed it all enough to finish the plate, I just wasn't wow-ed, if that makes sense. My friend ordered the roasted half chicken, which was pretty good. The sauce and the sweet potatoes were to die for!! She wasn't blown away, but it was certainly tasty! I was celebrating a belated birthday and noted it in the reservation, but they did not do anything "special" or fun for birthdays, which was kinda meh. But hey, I get that not every place does that. I just think it's a nice gesture. All in all, not a favorite spot for me, but definitely solid. I may return if I'm in the area.

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    Tiffany L.

    Came here for Winter 2024 Restaurant Week and overall enjoyed the experience! First, it's nice that they have a coat check next to the hostess. Super convenient. I also like that they fit a bar into the space so you could get drinks before eating dinner. It's neat that they offer discounts if you buy more cocktails (ex: buying four of the Tiki Loves Kompany Vol. 2 means you only pay $10 each). The glass that particular cocktail comes in is very fun and on theme. Our table was a bit tight (small) but we made it work. We had a very friendly server (I think named Dylan). From the restaurant week menu, I ordered the Asian Pear and Baby Kale Salad, the Ho Fun noodles with tofu (no surcharge), and the ice cream with caramel and peanuts. The food was pretty good although nothing in particular stood out. I did really love the crispy tofu bites (stole some from someone else who ordered that as an appetizer). They were a bit spicy but soooo tasty. The Ho Fun entree was also a nice portion size. I ended up getting that wrapped up so I could finish it the next day (side note: love the paper bags they give out for leftovers). They also use Toast as the POS terminal for payments which is very convenient, although I will say having the minimum tip % start at 20% is a bit high (but maybe that's just me).

    Alexa T.

    I came here for restaurant week. I had a reservation at 8 pm on a Friday. My friend was running a little late, so I waited at the bar. This restaurant is smaller than I thought (as all NYC restaurants are). But it's super cute and cozy inside. What we ordered: 2 of the $45 for 3 courses Appetizers: - Crispy tofu bites - it was very bland, the sauce it came with didn't really help. - Japanese eggplant - I loved this!!! Main: - Red curry chicken - I am obsessed with this sauce. The chicken was tender. - Spicy garlic ho fun noodles (we added shrimp because adding a protein was complimentary!) Dessert: - Raspberry sorbet - vanilla ice cream Service was great and food was delicious. I also had no idea that the entire restaurant was gluten free! I have a peanut allergy and they took it very seriously, which was much appreciated.

    Tiger fries
    Liz B.

    5/5 service and being an entirely GF location, but super hard to hear anyone you're with. I sat at the bar and my spice tolerance is pretty low so definitely wasn't the place for me! I shared the tiger fries (9/10 I didn't have any of the dips lol) and then got the cold noodle salad with tuna (8/10 a little spicy for me) and my friend had the chicken curry (6/10 way too spicy for me). We also had the santo shiso (7/10 tasted good upfront but then I didn't like the end flavor and was a little too sweet) and the French blonde (8/10 better!) overall not a bad experience, just not my favorite!

    Lemongrass  Wings
    Carlos D.

    Came here on a date with the wife since I'm allergic to gluten and I got to say this place didn't disappoint! We made a reservation and the environment feels cozy and great for dinner dates. The staff were super nice as well. The food was fantastic from drinks to appetizers. The coconut shrimp was one of the best appetizer I ever had, highly recommend trying them! The Korean Fried Chicken was good and the peanut noodles, overall everything was amazing and you won't go wrong with any choices. Best tasting pop-up restaurant I ever been too.

    $25: Braised Malaysian Style Chicken
    Ashlyn K.

    My friend and I made a reservation for TLK on a Saturday at 6:30. When we arrived, it was still pretty empty, but when we left around 7:45, it got busier. The space is small and nicely decorated and matches the menu's price point. We got the crispy tofu bites ($15), braised Malaysian style chicken ($25), and market fish ($27). All the dishes severely lacked in flavor. To be fair, all the dishes we ordered were not things that are naturally flavorful. However, I personally task any restaurant to transform the ingredients to make them taste better. One thing that the restaurant did really well was cooking the meats. The chicken was especially well done and was extremely moist. The curry that came with both the fish and the chicken was basic. There is nothing wrong with the food, but for the high price point, taste should be more impactful. Overall, I was a bit disappointed with TLK because of the high Google reviews. There are many other places that deliver on flavor in the city, so I do not think I will return here again.

    Chinese broccoli
    Morlene C.

    I don't usually like chalking up a tepid response to a restaurant's food to me ordering the wrong dishes. I think every dish should demonstrate the quality of a restaurant's kitchen, but that is kind of how I feel coming away from my meal at TLK. I understand this started as a pandemic pop-up with a gluten-free menu and has since expanded to include non gluten-free items with a veggie focused menu, but everything tasted like they compromised flavor in pursuit of making the dishes light and clean. I also really felt the effects of inflation here, as I had some sticker shock looking at the bill after a light meal. The crispy szechuan shrimp had just 4 small pieces of shrimp, served on what looked like a decorative salad. The protein appeared dissonant from the greens in a way that made the dish feel like it could be gobbled up in two bites. At entree pricing (this is listed under small plates) I wouldn't value the dish as the price they charged for it. I felt similarly about the crispy and spicy vegetable fried rice and chinese broccoli. Price aside, I wasn't satisfied with the flavors of these dishes, but taking a look at photos of other things they have on their menu, like the banana leaf fish or braised Malaysian style chicken does make me feel like I would have enjoyed their richer dishes more. In this case I would have appreciated an overview of the menu from our server, with some guidance on what to get. In lieu of that, I might've steered myself wrong this meal.

    Market fish
    Spencer S.

    Great food, great value, great service. Would 9/10 recommend this spot to someone looking for great Thai food. In a buzzy part of union square/east village. One drawback is that the main dining area got very loud toward the end of dinner (around 9:30/10). To compensate for the loud people, they turned up the music. Maybe this was a one off occurrence, but I had a very hard time hearing the other person at the table by the time I left. Didn't care for it. Server was very nice and helped us pick dishes. We ordered the following: Lemongrass grilled wings: amazing flavor with like a spicy Mayo on the side Spicy eggplant - the spice sneaks up on you. Eggplant is a bit firmer than normal preparation Market fish - in a buttery curry sauce that was to die for. Came with a side of coconut rice Peanut street noodles - excellent. This is what everyone said to get. Added crispy tofu, which was a nice balance. Mezcal margarita - OK. Not my thing, but was still good. Yuzu ginger cider - pretty good

    2 eggs your way, tofu scramble substitute
    Richard T.

    Came to TLK on New Years after seeing many other restaurants shut down and was able to get seated for the brunch menu! Ordered 2 dishes: 2 eggs your way : was very curious how the tofu scramble was going to taste as the egg substitute, and I was pleasantly surprised ! The scramble was drizzled with a light savory sauce, had a texture similar to scrambled eggs, and the sausage and potato hash was well cooked. Peanut street noodles: liked TLK's version of peanut noodles, specifically the use of chilies to bring a bit of spice to the dish. Only thing I was upset about was how unjustified the pricing seemed to add meat/tofu to the noodles -- adding $6 for 5 tofu blocks on top of my noodles did not seem like it was worth it. (I also think $7 extra to add chicken is high too) Overall solid food, if not a bit expensive.

    tofu bites
    Megan U.

    A good reliable place that is also very friendly for dietary restrictions! Their menu consists of lots of dishes that are vegan and gluten free. I've come here a few times with friends and every time the food is yummy and the staff is very accommodating and friendly. All the dishes I tried were cooked wonderfully but my favorite dishes were the peanut street noodles, tofu bites, and red curry chicken. The tofu bites were so crispy and as a tofu lover I thoroughly enjoyed them. Come Again? Yes- I'd be open to come again. It's not one of my go-tos but it's an easy pick if there are dietary restrictions in the group. The plates are on the smaller side for the price but it is a reliable place and the food is delicious!

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    Cool vibe. Super nice people…read more Speak easy atmosphere Love the West Village neighborhood

    Serious attitude here. The cocktails were very tasty but the service and vibe were so off-putting,…read moreI will never go back. I made a reservation in person more than 24 hours in advance. I wanted to treat an old friend to a quick birthday toast before a show she was attending nearby. Later that night, another friend became available to join but, because they do not actually have a phone that takes calls (only offers an announcement to go to Resy or email) adding another person was not at all easy. I would have had to cancel and rebook and wasn't sure I'd be able to (reservation was for a Saturday night) In most places, a table for 3 easily accommodates 4. But not here. When two of us arrived, they made it clear this was a big problem. I would have walked out right then but I would have been charged $90! We decided to stay and make the best of it, which was a challenge. For a speakeasy, the vibe was aggressive, not relaxing. Very loud music and not great acoustics.) Too cramped to be comfortable, proving that small does not necessarily mean cozy! We asked if we could take a chair from the table next to us, which was empty (it was only 6 pm; I told our server we'd be gone by 7 because my friend, the birthday girl, had to catch a show.) We were told No! To say the waiter was cold, unfriendly, and indifferent is generous. He was totally rude. He literally told my friend she couldn't sit in a chair that was otherwise empty, knowing we'd be leaving momentarily. Then he had the gail to hand me the bill with a 22% tip pre-selected...and watched over me while I signed it! Definitely the least satisfying $100 I have ever spent. Disappointing. It was good to see my friends, but I so wish I hadn't picked this place. Never again.

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