Tigerlily

The sweetest couple, Atul & Alka treated us like family the day we wandered into Tigerlily. Alka went above and beyond to create the perfect espressos martinis for us and even ordered the Mr. Black liqueur that we liked knowing we were coming back in the following day. Atul, the husband was so friendly and warm towards us and we could tell their staff was treated well too. Lorenzo, the bartender was just as fun and friendly as the owners. Now onto the food…Wow!! My boyfriend and I fell in love with the couple of items we ordered. The meatballs and the chicken tikka masala were both absolutely delicious!! Also, the previous day we ordered the veggie samosas and I think it was the most delicious thing I’ve ever tasted. Sadly, we had prior dinner plans down the street otherwise we would have stayed for a full meal. We also tried the Hibiscus Me and the East of Infinity cocktails and both were amazing! We live in Napa but are excited to make the drive back to explore the entire menu and share more conversation with the amazing owners and staff. Thank you Atul & Alka!!

Food ranged from good to excellent, but the cocktails were the real star of the show. The drinks menu was extensive, and we enjoyed each one we tried (their namesake, the Tigerlily, was a standout). The fresh fruit is a decadent touch to the very flirty, very sweet cocktails. The fried chicken was exceptional, with an interesting take on mashed potatoes underneath — very hearty and filling. The coconut curry chicken was also excellent, though the naan was unusually thick and dry. We also had the beet salad, which was delicious except for the avocados — they were so unripe that I couldn’t cut them with my fork and knife. Not exactly sure how they ended up on a plate and served, but the service was somewhat spotty so we couldn’t send them back before our entrees arrived — not the end of the world, since the beets and paneer were still good. Overall, the food was good enough to warrant a return visit sometime, and the vibe was sophisticated (if not a bit sports-bar-y in the front). Great for a date night or a special catch-up with friends.

I had their Happy Hour and it was good! We ordered some drinks and samosas. Great service and good food!

Delicious food and drinks. We got awesome service from Issac. The eggs ♥️

The staff was kind enough to keep the restaurant open for all of us even during Sunday at an MIT event. Alaka & Atul both were amazing hosts. Couldn't have had a better time with such amazing people.

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!!

We were super hungry and looking for a good place to eat. Happened to find Tiger Lily And decided to give it a try. What a good decision! Chicken mint kabobs, chicken Tikka masala were fantastic! Good size portions, comes with naan and basmati rice. Not spicy. Chicken Tikka nachos were pretty good too. Good selection of beer, wine, cocktails although they should stock a few more Indian beers. Overall excellent dinner though a bit pricey.

An impressive array of vegan options (3.5/5 Green Stars) Tigerlily opened in 2015 with Chef Joel Lamica (former chef of the Ramen Shop in Rockridge) running the kitchen, but has new management since 2019. I’ve been twice – once in the good old pre-lockdown days, before the management changed, and then a couple of months ago. And I have to say, I really enjoyed the food both times. Congrats to the new management for maintaining standards. They could do a better job at providing more info on their website, though. The original team favored organic ingredients but that’s not clear anymore. They do serve a lot of vegan dishes, so thumbs up for that. We had two of my standard Indian dishes – veggie samosas and veggie korma. Tigerlily’s versions of these two were possibly the best (samosa) or among the best (korma) that I’ve ever had. This is significant, given that I’ve had many samosas and kormas in my time. The veggie korma ($21.50) includes rice and garlic naan and has a good balance of spice, heat, creaminess, and tasty veggies. The veggie samosas (delicious pastry, not greasy, very filling) are normally $10 but note that both korma and samosas are on the happy hour menu, so avail of that if you can (4:30 to 5:30 every day). We also had the Sesame Avocado Flatbread ($13.50), made with fennel seed, turmeric, sprouts, parmesan & chili oil. Staff members were very friendly and I highly recommend trying it out during happy hour while it’s not too busy. I’m giving Tigerlily 3.5 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: • Even though there are several meat dishes, I was impressed by how much of the menu is not just vegetarian but vegan. Adopting a plant-based diet is the top thing you can do to mitigate climate change and deforestation, besides avoiding animal cruelty and the negative impact of the meat industry on society. • Of course, your own footprint will depend on what you order, from vegan dishes at one end of the scale and lamb dishes at the other end. Like beef, lamb has one of the highest carbon footprints of our food options. • If Tigerlily wanted to step up and improve on its social and environmental impact then switching from lamb to a vegan substitute would be the most effective steps. • More information on food sourcing should be provided. • Local beer is available on draft, mitigating packaging and transportation impacts.

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

Absolutely love this place. Delicious and creative food, super friendly hosts and chefs, and relaxing environment. Excellent place to relax and watch sports, or have a satisfying feast of dinner.

Elizabeth and I met for Happy Hour at Tigerlily to process the events of 11/05/2024. Multiple rounds were in order. Note to readers: Happy Hour (as of Nov 2024) is 4:30-5:30pm, with a strict cutoff at 5:30. Come early and enjoy attentive service and low prices. (HH cocktail price $11; post-HH price $15. Wine was $12/glass before and after HH.) There's ample street parking with meters running until 6pm. The venue was pleasingly calm with ambient lighting and prompt service. Because we were there for HH, sitting in the dining room was off limits. But at 5pm Friday there was only one other table of patrons in the bar area, so we had our choice of tables. Being the fussy ladies that we are, we asked the manager to lower the volume of the bar TVs, and he promptly did so. That made us happy, and the one other table of patrons, engaged in conversation, did not seem to mind. The drinks menu includes an impressive array of cocktails, and a few wines. Elizabeth selected the Blue Lagoon. Preferring drinks only very slightly sweetened, she asked that the bartender cut back on the simple syrup. What arrived was a strikingly beautiful drink, and within two sips she declared it was perfect. I was hoping for a CA chardonnay but ordered the one from Italy and liked it just fine. I must say the pours were generous. We ordered two small bites to share. The first, cilantro garlic naan with tikka dipping sauce, was both flavorful and comforting, just what the doctor ordered to go with our drinks, and exactly as described. The second appetizer, onion rings, was less impressive. We hoped for the slightly greasy, very onion-y, crispy bite, but received a bit-too-doughy an onion ring, lacking in crisp, grease, and onion flavor. Both the naan and rings portions were generous. Next time we may want to try the vege samosas and will re-order the naan. Shoutout to bartender extraordinaire, Javier, who prepared and delivered a perfect cocktail to a discriminating cocktail drinker. Yes, a second round was ordered for all. Thank you, Tigerlilly for a lovely HH experience.

Food ranged from good to excellent, but the cocktails were the real star of the show. The drinks menu was extensive, and we enjoyed each one we tried (their namesake, the Tigerlily, was a standout). The fresh fruit is a decadent touch to the very flirty, very sweet cocktails. The fried chicken was exceptional, with an interesting take on mashed potatoes underneath -- very hearty and filling. The coconut curry chicken was also excellent, though the naan was unusually thick and dry. We also had the beet salad, which was delicious except for the avocados -- they were so unripe that I couldn't cut them with my fork and knife. Not exactly sure how they ended up on a plate and served, but the service was somewhat spotty so we couldn't send them back before our entrees arrived -- not the end of the world, since the beets and paneer were still good. Overall, the food was good enough to warrant a return visit sometime, and the vibe was sophisticated (if not a bit sports-bar-y in the front). Great for a date night or a special catch-up with friends.

Bro food and service was sooooo good. The mango dragon and Tango foxtrot was some of the best cocktails I have ever had. Amazing selection, definitely recommend. Owners were the best. Really good dinner and date night spot. Very cool ambiance.

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.

I came here to rave about this restaurant but it looks like there are plenty of ravers already. If you love Indian flavors and delicious crafty cocktails, you must try Tigerlily. I've never had better Indian food, anywhere! There were four of us dining and from the appetizers to the drinks to the entrees, we ate ever bit and loved it!

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.

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.

An impressive array of vegan options (3.5/5 Green Stars) Tigerlily opened in 2015 with Chef Joel Lamica (former chef of the Ramen Shop in Rockridge) running the kitchen, but has new management since 2019. I've been twice - once in the good old pre-lockdown days, before the management changed, and then a couple of months ago. And I have to say, I really enjoyed the food both times. Congrats to the new management for maintaining standards. They could do a better job at providing more info on their website, though. The original team favored organic ingredients but that's not clear anymore. They do serve a lot of vegan dishes, so thumbs up for that. We had two of my standard Indian dishes - veggie samosas and veggie korma. Tigerlily's versions of these two were possibly the best (samosa) or among the best (korma) that I've ever had. This is significant, given that I've had many samosas and kormas in my time. The veggie korma ($21.50) includes rice and garlic naan and has a good balance of spice, heat, creaminess, and tasty veggies. The veggie samosas (delicious pastry, not greasy, very filling) are normally $10 but note that both korma and samosas are on the happy hour menu, so avail of that if you can (4:30 to 5:30 every day). We also had the Sesame Avocado Flatbread ($13.50), made with fennel seed, turmeric, sprouts, parmesan & chili oil. Staff members were very friendly and I highly recommend trying it out during happy hour while it's not too busy. I'm giving Tigerlily 3.5 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: * Even though there are several meat dishes, I was impressed by how much of the menu is not just vegetarian but vegan. Adopting a plant-based diet is the top thing you can do to mitigate climate change and deforestation, besides avoiding animal cruelty and the negative impact of the meat industry on society. * Of course, your own footprint will depend on what you order, from vegan dishes at one end of the scale and lamb dishes at the other end. Like beef, lamb has one of the highest carbon footprints of our food options. * If Tigerlily wanted to step up and improve on its social and environmental impact then switching from lamb to a vegan substitute would be the most effective steps. * More information on food sourcing should be provided. * Local beer is available on draft, mitigating packaging and transportation impacts.

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!

Excellent place for Indian food kinda hidden in North Berkeley on the Shattuck side. It's more on the upscale side, with an Asian twist. The ambiance is really nice inside and modern look. Went with the fish curry and WOW, really good and packed with flavor. The bar has a full variety and has their own signature cocktails.

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 . . .

Food: Tigerlily Cocktail (4/5): very well balanced fruity cocktail with blackberry chunk Mango Dragon (5/5): the tajin rim was such a perfect tart and spicy pairing with the sweet mango drink Tigerlily Nachos (5/5): the chips were not your ordinary corn tortilla chips. they tasted almost like fried flour tortillas but with a little more chew, which was a welcome texture. it was topped with cheese (duh), tikka sauce (very well flavored!), chicken (tender!) and fresh toppings like salsa. the ratio of toppings with chips was perfect. North Indian Style Meatballs (4/5): the sauce was really flavorful and tomato rich. the naan was one of the fluffy rather than chewy style naans, you could really see the bubbles inside. the meatballs were only slightly tough, but otherwise it was a super tasty dish. Tamarind Chili Baby Back Ribs (5/5): fall off the bone tender!! like shake-the-rib-and-the-meat-falls-off tender. the sauce was super zingy, but ended balancing well with the fatty meat. curried deviled egg was solid, and the coleslaw was only okay but those aren't the main star anyways. Ambiance: located in a strip of stores in northern downtown berkeley, tigerlily was a very nice date spot. the interior was dimly lit with a bar and tables. the table we sat at had a really tall bench though, which was quite silly since i ended up towering over my boyfriend Service: very nice and smooth. we were checked in on at comfortable intervals and the waiter was very patient with us being indecisive. Overall: tigerlily has a really great drinks menu with fun cocktails AND really great food! i've always had trouble finding good north indian food in berkeley so i'm very happy to have found somewhere that's as flavorful as here. i'll definitely be back!!

Soooooo delicious! Wonderful customer service and the food is amazing. Can't wait to eat here again.

Tigerlily is an overlooked gem in North Berkeley. Even though I had been here for a drink and appetizer a year or so ago, this place is never on my (vegan) radar, and it should be. I finally got back here for dinner, and I am so glad I did. Outstanding options for vegetarian and vegan diners. Extensive cocktail list and good draft beer and wine choices. Atmosphere is cozy and sophisticated at the same time. Service is warm and efficient without being the least bit fawning or obsequious, lol! I had the veg pakora and veg korma. Both were outstanding. I will be back to try other vegan options the next time. My only wish is that Tigerlily stayed open later; why does all of Berkeley shut down at 9:00 pm? I often prefer to eat out at a latish time and this whole city has restaurant hours as if everyone is either 9 years old or ninety years old.

This place is a gem. From cocktails to food to ambience, it stands out. And the owner Athul is welcoming and warm. You can see him and his wife there any evening greeting and taking care of their guests. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants!

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!

I literally love this place. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. The drinks are absolutely phenomenal and taste like juice but leave you kinda drunk after just two (this is a good thing in my 23-year-old opinion.) The coconut curry chicken is a must. my ideal Friday afternoon is going to their happy hour and getting drinks along with garlic naan and their chicken wings!

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!

Got a Fieldwork hazy IPA (yummy, of course) and the North Indian Style Meatballs (super tasty). Great place to hang out for a few hours before a show at the UC Theatre. Only complaint is that it's a bit pricey. Their happy hour is truly a happy HOUR - 4:30 to 5:30 sharp. My beer was $10, which I think is a bit high. The meatball dish was $22. Friendly staff and bartenders. Overall a nice visit.

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.

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!!

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.

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!

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!!

Such a great vibe! The food is so delicious and the drinks are awesome! The restaurant manager Atul is also such a generous and pleasant person! Thank you

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.

Food was amazing, have heard good things for years and I was not disappointed. The service was efficient and gracious. If you are in the area give them a shot and you won't be disappointed.

Highly recommend. I am a local and come to Tigerlilly whenever I want a great meal with easy and friendly atmosphere. The tandoori mint chicken kabob is unbelievable. Veggies, rice and perfectly marinated and cooked chicken on a sizzling hot plate. The fresh baked naan dipped in the house special tikka sauce is amazing. Friendly bar tenders.

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

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.

Food was good. Highly reccomend the chicken curry with naan bread. The curry and naan was AMAZING. Waiter was very friendly and welcoming. Ambiance was lively.

Great happy specials. Food and service were perfect. Great place to meet up with friends.

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.

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!

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).

Everything was so flavorful and thoughtfully crafted. We were the last two there with about an hour and a half of them being left open. Great service, wonderful atmosphere for a short notice date.

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

Our go to spot in Berkeley for Indian food. The food here is always awesome and service wonderful. A great little spot to grab dinner and drinks with friends.

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!

This restaurant has amazing food & drinks, perfect for a date night or a family night out! The food is very flavorful and well priced for its portion and offering. Everything we got was good, but a few standouts include the tuna tostada, chicken tikka masala, fried chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, shrimp tikka, and lamb vindaloo. The drinks are well made and very flavorful, I would highly recommend the tango foxtrot for the perfect spicy and flavorful drink. Cucumber #2 and Samurai were also crowd favorites. Other than the actual food & drinks, the service was fantastic. We were in a large group and our server (who is also the owner!) was extremely patient and kind, offering recommendations based on our preferences. I have a severe nut allergy and am usually unable to eat at Indian restaurants, but this restaurant doesn't put any nuts in their curry or main dish. I was able to fully enjoy the amazing food with no adverse reactions. I would highly recommend Tigerlily the next time you're in Berkeley!!

When we moved to N Berkeley, Tigerlily quickly became our go-to for our weekly date night. We're here a couple times every month, and just love the excellent food and friendly staff. Our go-tos are the fried chicken tikka, mint lamb chops, and palak paneer, but everything we've had has been tasty. You won't regret a visit.

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.

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!

Amazing food and cocktails- wonderful service. Highly recommend- the naan is fabulous.

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.

So easy when coordinating a table for 10+. On the pricier side for Indian meals but good for ambiance, drinks, and we loved the on the house shot/naan cake for a birthday celebration!

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!