LILY’S MAXIM

A taste of Asian dishes prepared authentically (as close as possible) by the team is a good break from cheese and bread! The space is good, all wooden furniture with minimal work but quite spacious. I tried the vegetarian Thai curry with rice, a good Nepali drink and finished with an ice cream. The Thai curry was served hot and tasted super delicious. On the table you would find chilli pickles, flakes and sauce for that asian touch and the craving. Ice cream was okay!

I went to eat at Lily's restaurant with my friend in the evening. The food there was not delicious and had no flavor. I ordered Pad Kapao which was not delicious and was not cooked properly because it was no have Thai Basil and long Beans not spicy enough . As for my friend's food, he ordered Pad Thai which was also not delicious and cooked properly not correct too because it was no peanut and Pad Thai sauce. The service was not friendly very bad.

We had a wonderful dining experience at Lily’s Maxim Bssel. The food was delicious — we ordered vegetarian Dim Sum, Pad Thai noodles, fish red curry, and chicken green curry, and everything was superb. The service was fast, and the staff were friendly and attentive. We also enjoyed their homemade lemonade and ginger tea, which were both refreshing. There’s both indoor and outdoor seating available. Since it was sunny, we chose to sit outside and really enjoyed our meal in the fresh air. There’s also shaded seating if it gets too hot. Highly recommended!

I would give Lily’s 10 stars if I could. Everything about this restaurant is amazing. I travel to Basel often for work, I’m not sure how I only just discovered this place. My colleagues and I dined here 4 nights in a row! The atmosphere is very laid back and inviting. The service was top notch; everyone was so kind and friendly. We got to know a number of servers, and they remembered our orders and came by to chat. The food was unbelievable. Every dish ordered was so full of flavor. The food came out fast, hot, and fresh. I will be returning whenever I am in Basel.

Disappointing experience from start to finish. The staff was inattentive, barely acknowledging me upon arrival. When I asked if the waitress spoke English, she simply passed me off to another waiter without explanation, making the whole interaction feel awkward and unwelcoming. The food didn’t make up for the poor service either. The Tom Yum soup was overpriced and tasted completely off—nowhere near the authentic flavors I was expecting CHF23 for some vegetables and vinegary water. Overall, an uncomfortable and underwhelming dining experience.

The food is great, the location is unbeatable, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is relaxed and uncomplicated. We wanted somewhere for a relaxed Friday night dinner and decided spontaneously for Lily's. The place seemed full but the waiter easily found us a space on one of the tables. Ordering was quick and easy and with all the guests busy chatting it had that vibrant buzz that you normally only find in big cities. Lily's is now an established eatery in Basel. We first came here 15+ years ago and it just seems to get better with time. In summer there are also the outdoor tables and the large glass doors opening out onto Claraplatz which just adds to the atmosphere.

I ordered Red Thai Curry with rice (rice has to be ordered extra). The Curry was far too salty - neither I nor the four others who tasted it could eat it. I told the staff who first discussed, and then eventually sent the manager. They gave me a bowl of yogurt to mix in. I didn’t agree with this (especially considering the dish is already overpriced and not very flavored). I asked for a replacement, and they eventually agreed to make Chicken Tikka Masala which came with rice. Later, the staff admitted the curry was too salty, though the chef still disagreed. While they removed the curry from the bill, they still charged for the rice. Even when I told the staff that I disagreed, she instisted to keep the rice plus the Chicken Tikka Massla on the bill. Overall, a disappointing experience. I had to eat separately from my group after a long wait and back-and-forth and was asked to pay for one and a half plate, when their food was not edible.

Tried the papaya salad 'Somtam'. It was far too sweet for me and you couldn't taste the garlic (spiciness) and acidity (lime). Friendly staff tried to help and asked the chef to try again...unfortunately without success. 🫣 I was told that this variant is made because otherwise most people wouldn't like it. The consequences: Authentic Thai cuisine is out of the question. This is a pity because the Lilys used to stand for this in the past. Anyone who has been once to Thailand will open their eyes at the first bite...😅