TLK was excellent! I got the grilled lemongrass chicken and vermicelli noodles as part of a work lunch order. Even through delivery, the dish was excellent. The chicken had that classic "grilled" taste, really nicely prepared. And the veggies and noodles in the dish all tasted fresh, without a ton of sauce to cover up the flavors (though the sauce on the side was still good). It can be tough finding lunch options that split the difference between (relatively) healthy and still delicious. TLK did that, I definitely will be coming back to try more of their menu! read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - GRILLED LEMONGRASS CHICKEN & VERMICELLI NOODLES (GF) - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered delivery. Tasty with a nice portion of veggies, protein isn't worth it. I ordered the spicy chili garlic ho fun with tofu. The tofu was an extra 6$ and the dish only had 6 rather small pieces of tofu. Ridiculous. I'd order from here again, but I'll add the protein myself. read more

We came here for a Sunday brunch. Upon check-in, I suggested being seated by the window with a high table since the weather was nice. The brunch menu is simple. The front is the food section, and the back is the drink section. We started with our favorite cocktails. My partner chose a Lychee Bellini, while I went for a Mimosa. The cocktail serving was generous. We then proceeded with our brunch entrees. I selected a crispy chicken sandwich with chili kohlrabi slaw and Sambal sauce served with potato hash, while my partner chose 2 over-easy eggs with chicken sausage. The dishes are freshly made and presented beautifully. Our server was genuinely helpful, checking on us once in a while. We enjoyed our brunch here and will come back here with our friends to try it. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - PEANUT STREET NOODLES (GF, V) and green coconut salmon - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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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! read more

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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. read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Roasted half chicken -- great color, yummy sauce and veggies. - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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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). read more

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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. read more

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This place was truly five stars from start to finish. They were having some issues with their online ordering portal. I called and spoke to a gentleman who is very nice. Took my order and even met me outside in my car. The food was spectacular. Everything was super fresh. It's great that it's gluten-free most things. Our stomachs did not feel any pain. The food was absolutely delicious and it seems like it's great management and owners. Great find especially if you're gluten-free Will definitely be back read more

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! read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Tiger fries - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

I am shocked by the ratings of this place but not too surprised as this is really dedicated for Vegans Food was very below mediocre Eggplant 1/5: the tamarind was a big no go and the spice didn't really go well Mussels 2/5: very light tasting and the toast was way too burnt if they were thinking bout using that to dip the sauce Ho Fun 2.5/5: it had a weird smell to it which I can't describe Octopus 3.5/5: honestly the best thing here read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Chinese broccoli - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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So glad we stopped in! This restaurant was close to our hotel (MOXY) so we checked it out. The other places nearby were quite busy but this little gem was near empty. After eating there I'm not sure why . The place is small but cozy/warm. The food was great! Flavorful, good portion sizes, fresh and priced right! Also loved my drinks. I would definitely recommend going here for lunch or dinner. read more

Make sure to check out this place during its happy hour! Each Margarita is $10 and they have some food at discounted prices as well. Note that the drinks are very strong! The grilled lemongrass wings we got were tasty and it is a great appetizer. The spicy chili garlic Ho fun noodle is really good and the spice adds a nice kick to it. I added shrimp to the noodles. The Chow fun noodle is also good. The server was very friendly and constantly checks on us. The interior is very cute, and I really like the plates that they use! Overall, I think it's a great place to get food with friends and the happy hour menu is very worth it. read more

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Wow! This restaurant is all 100% Gluten free. If you have gluten allergies l, vegan or celiac then this is the place for you. The small sides come with 3-4 pieces so might be good to order a few and then get a larger dish. The food at TLK was cooked perfectly without issue. Inside the ambiance is ok, but the pricing matches the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and offered to take out coats for check in. If anything the drinks could have been better, and since I don't really drink much, I am always looking for a good drink. You won't be disappointed here. read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Inside - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

Great service, nice ambience, tons of decent GF option - 4/5 lemongrass wings: good flavors - 3/5 spicy rice with chicken: chicken was a bit too dry read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - GRILLED LEMONGRASS WINGS (GF) - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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Owner was so sweet, food was delish and portion sizes were outstanding. The fried tofu was incredible.

I had the restaurant week ($39) three course menu on a Wednesday night. I was able to make a dinner reservation day of. I chose this place as there seems to be quite a bit of vegetarian options for my friend. The first course was a plate of popcorn and pickled vegetables. It was fine. For the second course my friend and I tried eggplant and the tofu. They were good. I hate eggplant and I liked it here! By the second course I was getting pretty full! The third course I got the Malaysian nasi style chicken. It was quite delicious. The meat was very well tender. It was braised in curry sauce was the chicken was full of flavor. The rice that the chicken sits on is also coated with the delicious sauce. I was so full I couldn't finish my meal and got half of it to go. Service was adequate. Nice staff. Bathrooms were clean. Overall, the highlight was the entree. It was very good. I'm not sure if getting the restaurant menu was worth it, I think I would just get the entree next time. read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

Came to TLK on the freak 95 degree day in May and first of all, the air conditioning was *chef's kiss* Onto the more important things, so was the food! We started with the mezcal margaritas which were perfectly balanced and NOT too sweet, which is important to me because drinking sugary drinks makes me super sick. We got the Chinese broccoli, the fried tofu, and the veggie fried rice. The Chinese broccoli had this charred flavor that I absolutely love. The tofu was super yummy but I do think the sambal Mayo was a lil' salty (this is literally my only criticism of the night) and the fried rice? The best I've ever had. It's a super short grain rice and it gave it the most amazing texture! I don't know how they managed to make veggie fried rice so interesting and flavorful but I will definitely be trying that again. Was with my vegan partner in crime so I didn't try any of the seafood options (I swear I will give up seafood and dairy as my New Years resolution next year) so I didn't try any of the pescatarian options, but I will be back to do so because they sounded bomb. Service was great (from both our server and the gentleman who ran our food) and the space is super cute! I love the pink. Overall I am so happy we chose this woman owned restaurant for dinner and will see y'all again soon read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - The Chinese Broccoli that you HAVE TO TRY - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

Came for a friend's bday as she is GF and absolutely loves this place. I definitely think if you struggle with food allergies, this is a great option. We came for brunch- I will say, I didn't really care for either 2 cocktails I tried. One was overly sweet and the other was super mild in flavor. Maybe skip the drinks here. For food, we split the spring rolls, the tiger fries. Both were good for snacking and sharing with the whole table. For my main, I opted for the crispy chicken sandwich. The slaw was really good and the the fry on the chicken was very yummy. Service was good. Interior is minimalistic and clean. Overall, a nice spot to try in this area. read more

Loved this place. Went with my cousin for New York restaurant week. For appetizers we shared the octopus (delicious but not part of the restaurant week menu), I ordered the Baby Tatsoi salad and Peanut Street noodles. The street noodles were delicious!! Would order again. The Baby Tatsoi salad was good but I think it needed more dressing. It had a very earthy salad feel to it. On the other hand, the Green Mango and Papaya Salad is a must. The dressing had a kick to it and honestly the green mango and papaya worked. Lastly the Red Curry Chicken 10/10. Ambiance: the vibe was great, lights dimmed and good music. Servers were really friendly and were on top of cleaning the plates ( the table was fairly small). read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - PEANUT STREET NOODLES (GF, V), RED CURRY CHICKEN (GF) - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here for restaurant week dinner with a friend and enjoyed all 3 courses (crispy tofu bites, peanut street noodles and vegan vanilla ice cream). The portion sizes were perfect for one person and the service was fast. TLK is a good option if you're looking for simple food and cozy vibes! read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - CRISPY TOFU BITES (GF,V) - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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service was absolutely great! i loved the sharing meals the food was pretty delicious! the ambiance is swanky. the drinks were pretty good as well. will definitely go back ! read more

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TLK is definitely one of the better GF spots in NYC (every single item is GF!!!!) - their menu isn't too big and their food is pretty good! I came here with my friend (who's GF) and we ordered the: - Tuna crudo (4/5): Simple, light, and fresh - at $17, just wish it came with a few more pieces. - Tiger fries (5/5): I absolutely love yuca fries and TLK makes theirs with some pickled veggies on top and kimchi on the side (which you should put on top of the fries, tbh). Dip these in the sambal aioli to give it the perfect kick to the fries! Couldn't stop eating these... - Spicy chili garlic ho fun noodles with shrimp (4/5): I wanted to give this a 5/5 but the noodles were overcooked and a bit mushy - but besides that, the shrimp paired well with the dish and the chili garlic wasn't too overpowering! - Braised Malaysian style chicken (5/5): Must get! They braised the chicken perfectly and the curry was super flavorful. Service was quick and attentive. The restaurant itself gives off cozy vibes and is on the smaller end (but reservations were pretty easy to make). Highly recommend adding this to your GF list if you have one, but even if you don't, it's worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Great ambiance here. I liked the food as well - the menu was gluten-free which was helpful for my guest. I wouldn't say it was the most mindblowingly good food I've had, but not bad by any means. The drinks we had were excellent as well. Would recommend! read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered delivery from here to my hotel, to arrive as I was checking in after a long day and a long flight. The peanut noodles with chicken were so outstanding. They tasted like something I would make at home in the best way- super fresh, lots of veggies, not greasy at all. The chicken was perfectly cooked. The tofu crispy tofu was pretty good but the sauce was meh, just not very tasty. I will definitely order here again and I'm so glad to have a trusty go to option that I know will be fantastic. Seriously those peanut noodles are what it's all about folks. read more

We went there for the Sunday Tasting Menu, and it was so worth it! Every dish from For The Table to Desserts was uniquely crafted and was unlike any Asian-inspired dishes. As a party of three, we ordered all three Bites (appetizers), Peanuts Street & Market Fish, and Daily Special Dessert that was ice cream with caramel delight (seemed simple but absolutely delight!). My Market Fish main course was so incredible- it came with coconut rice. From the texture, smell, to taste, all sensations were fulfilled. For Peanut Street Noodle, it's the richness of the peanut that'd blown you away. We were amazed how delicious and detailed of each plates were. Highly recommend! read more

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I ate fully vegetarian here, and I'd say the food is just okay - there's similar restaurants that I think do a better job with Asian food. All of the food is almost there -- the garlic noodles were a bit too bland but great on the spice, the eggplant had a tangy flavor to it which I felt did not work well, and the spring rolls were crispy but just not packed with enough flavor. I will say that the Crispy Tofu Bites were fantastic! They come with a sauce that pairs really well, and the tofu is crisped perfectly. I spotted the drink menu on the way out, and they seem to have cool drinks that would be worth a visit for! Ambience is pretty normal with a small but well organized interior, and I thought we had a great waiter. read more

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Tiger Fries were good along with the Red Curry Chicken. Randomly ended up trying the Restaurant Week Menu with Tamarind Eggplant. read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Tiger Fries - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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Asian fusion food. The spring rolls made with mushrooms and crispy scallion potato pancake were our favourites. The latter came with tofu scramble which was yummy but we told the server to put it on the side so the pancake doesn't get soggy yet it came with the tofu scramble on top. The chili garlic ho fun noodles were just ok - tons of doughy ho fun stuck together. The spicy eggplant had quite a kick! read more

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Great ambiance. The papaya salad was way too sweet. The food seems to be more Americanized fusion. read more

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Great food, lovely owner. 10/10 recommend. The flavors are great and it's healthy and delicious read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Grilled Japanese Eggplant - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped by with a close friend of mine to catch-up over restaurant week and the ambience was great! The watermelon Fresca was so refreshing and we both loved the pickled veggie appetizers. The host, bartender and server were all extremely nice and personable. I got the market fish in banana leaf and it was delicious - would highly recommend if you like fish! read more

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Went to the pop-up on the LES. Let my friend and I order à la carte even though they were doing a prix fixe menu. The food was perfect and the owner was a wonderful conversationalist. I hope they find a permanent brick and mortar soon! read more

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen - Green Coconut Salmon - Pan Asian Near Me - New York, New York