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Lilac Tiger is a South Asian cocktail bar, featuring bold, tropical flavors and vibrant modern cocktails by award-winning Bartender David Mor. This bar not only dives deep into delicious drinks, it also provides a modern approach to South Asian cuisine, with a smattering of dishes prepared by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Zubair Mohajir. Directly behind Lilac Tiger is The Coach House, our Indian tasting menu restaurant featuring 4-course and 6-course dining experiences Tuesday-Saturday nights. Lauded as one of the best restaurants in Chicago, this warm and intimate experience can be booked on OpenTable.
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Address: 1742 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 697-8794
Website: https://www.lilactigerchi.com/
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Michael Lehet
My partner wanted to go here because the owner was on Top Chef.
Disappointing experience.
We at on the sidewalk patio, because inside is small, packed and very loud. It was loud on the sidewalk too, way louder than it needed to be.
Service was adequate if not slow. I think there was only one server for the whole patio, so not his fault.
Cocktails were ok, expensive and on an early Tuesday evening they were out of components for some drinks and out of some menu items.
Food was ok, but it was not good enough for us to say “we want to come back.” Portions were small, for the price, and they weren’t all that flavorful. We were expecting some exciting flavors based on the chef, but everything just seemed bland.
Of course we had the chicken, drowning in syrup and one small thigh, already sliced. I really didn’t taste anything other than syrup and honey.
Dessert was terrible, only one choice a Thai tea inspired tiramisu. It was a small piece and didn’t taste if Thai tea, the bottom layer was a thick almost cheesecake consistency something.
Sadly for all the hype we were not impressed.
… moreDisappointing experience.
We at on the sidewalk patio, because inside is small, packed and very loud. It was loud on the sidewalk too, way louder than it needed to be.
Service was adequate if not slow. I think there was only one server for the whole patio, so not his fault.
Cocktails were ok, expensive and on an early Tuesday evening they were out of components for some drinks and out of some menu items.
Food was ok, but it was not good enough for us to say “we want to come back.” Portions were small, for the price, and they weren’t all that flavorful. We were expecting some exciting flavors based on the chef, but everything just seemed bland.
Of course we had the chicken, drowning in syrup and one small thigh, already sliced. I really didn’t taste anything other than syrup and honey.
Dessert was terrible, only one choice a Thai tea inspired tiramisu. It was a small piece and didn’t taste if Thai tea, the bottom layer was a thick almost cheesecake consistency something.
Sadly for all the hype we were not impressed.
Leon Corbeille
Best fried chicken sandwich in the city although the vada pav and the uthappam are just as good. Literally everything I’ve had here is outstanding and I would go here again and again. Great for a casual dinner out or late night.
… moreRuchi Shah
Finally made it here and it did not disappoint!! Drinks and food were all insanely delicious. Can’t wait to go back!
… moreMichele L
Waited essentially an hour to eat. 30 minutes to get seated, an additional 50 minutes to get the food.
Our server was very nice and the inside is cute.
However, the food all had flavor profiles that felt like they clashed. The shrimp toast was just sesame toast, the pickles were soggy and had no crunch or texture, it was sour overall. I liked the sauce though.
The fried chicken and pancakes were not good either. The pancake was sweet and had corn in it, then the chicken breading was very soggy and barely had any crunch from the sauce. The chicken flavor was sweet but then had extremely sour after tastes along with the sour pickled vegetables. Overall, it was sweet and sour – I understand the flavor combo they were going for but it was not executed well.
The tamarind crab noodles were okay, barely any crab chunks were present since they mostly were shredded in the sauce. The sauce was extremely sour with so much cilantro on top. This felt like something I could make at home if I bought an instant noodle pack with the same sauce.
The wait for this quality of food was not worth it. By the time we were seated, only half the restaurant was full and it still took that long to get our food. I really like the concept of this restaurant and was very excited to support, but it was extremely disappointing. Also all of this was $75 after tip. Not worth.
… moreOur server was very nice and the inside is cute.
However, the food all had flavor profiles that felt like they clashed. The shrimp toast was just sesame toast, the pickles were soggy and had no crunch or texture, it was sour overall. I liked the sauce though.
The fried chicken and pancakes were not good either. The pancake was sweet and had corn in it, then the chicken breading was very soggy and barely had any crunch from the sauce. The chicken flavor was sweet but then had extremely sour after tastes along with the sour pickled vegetables. Overall, it was sweet and sour – I understand the flavor combo they were going for but it was not executed well.
The tamarind crab noodles were okay, barely any crab chunks were present since they mostly were shredded in the sauce. The sauce was extremely sour with so much cilantro on top. This felt like something I could make at home if I bought an instant noodle pack with the same sauce.
The wait for this quality of food was not worth it. By the time we were seated, only half the restaurant was full and it still took that long to get our food. I really like the concept of this restaurant and was very excited to support, but it was extremely disappointing. Also all of this was $75 after tip. Not worth.
Ella Seuberling
AWESOME NO NOTES!1!1!1 variety of south asian inspired dishes and everything was delicious. i loved the mocktail options (so fun and different than just juice and seltzer!) and the prices were not bad at all. our server was so kind and answered all our questions, and even gave recommendations for our trip around the area. cute fun atmosphere, limited amount of tables so i’d say reservations are a good idea- we got lucky with a walk in for 4 though!
… moreAnand Rangarathnam
We had a fair experience at Lilac Tiger. Went in on a Friday night and were seated fairly quickly. My cocktail was great. My friend’s, not so much. We ordered the vada pav and the chettinad paneer curry. My friend also got mussels. Everything was alright. Very few vegetarian options and the ones we ordered were okay. Service was a little spotty. The hostess who greeted and seated us was very professional and was amazing.
We weren’t super impressed but the place is worth checking out and we will definitely want to give it another try.
… moreWe weren’t super impressed but the place is worth checking out and we will definitely want to give it another try.
Kaye Lehman
We’ve been to the front of the restaurant several times and always enjoyed the meal and the service. Tonight we went to the coach house in the back for a birthday celebration, and it was amazing. The chef himself presented dishes and made the rounds around the room, talking to us all. The hands-on service felt so special, and the food was phenomenal as always. It was the meal of a lifetime; I can’t recommend Lilac Tiger enough. Chef Mohajir clearly loves food and loves sharing that food with others. What a special time we had.
… moreWalker Holdeman
Delicous drinks and a great backbar. The staff was really friendly and they had good happy hour deals and a couple vegan options. The lime in the coconut is the best NA ive ever had. I will be going again!
… moreMona
I was excited to try this spot as I’ve heard good things about it, but it fell a bit flat for me— especially in its flavors. The poutine and THC sando we ordered sounded flavorful in theory but lacked flavor in practice— and neither really hit the spot. Nonetheless, the menu is diverse and creative, a fusion of elements from multiple Asian cuisines from Indian to Thai to Korean. The vibes were chill and the service was friendly. They were busy on a Thursday night, but were able to seat me and my partner at the seats by the wall. Despite wishing the food packed more flavor, I’m still giving 4 stars because I enjoyed the dining experience overall— the vibes, the service, the creativity— and am hoping it was just an off day as there are other items on the menu I’d still be interested in trying. Prices are a bit high but quite standard for restaurants on Division.
Food I tried:
– Tiger Poutine (3.5/5): The house-made kimchi was really good and flavorful, but besides that the dish lacked flavor despite the lengthy array of ingredients. I wish the fries were crispier too.
– THC Sando (3.3/5): They’re known for this sandwich, but I was disappointed by its lack of flavor and content. It was just a hunk of glazed chicken inbetween bread with little sauce or other ingredients. The chicken exterior was flavorful from the honey sauce, but it wasn’t marinated well so the remaining interior tasted bland. Adding more sauces or ingredients would’ve really elevated this sandwich which has potential.
– Pawpaw drink special (4.4/5) ($10): This was just a mix of Thai Singha beer (my fav beer) and a shot of sake, which was an interesting and welcomed combo.
… moreFood I tried:
– Tiger Poutine (3.5/5): The house-made kimchi was really good and flavorful, but besides that the dish lacked flavor despite the lengthy array of ingredients. I wish the fries were crispier too.
– THC Sando (3.3/5): They’re known for this sandwich, but I was disappointed by its lack of flavor and content. It was just a hunk of glazed chicken inbetween bread with little sauce or other ingredients. The chicken exterior was flavorful from the honey sauce, but it wasn’t marinated well so the remaining interior tasted bland. Adding more sauces or ingredients would’ve really elevated this sandwich which has potential.
– Pawpaw drink special (4.4/5) ($10): This was just a mix of Thai Singha beer (my fav beer) and a shot of sake, which was an interesting and welcomed combo.
Lily Wang
Stopped in Sunday night to grab a quick bite. The space is cute and cozy and the service was excellent. We got cocktails (I loved the Lilac Colada) and shared the cucumber salad (special that day), nihari momo, chicken kati roll, and the burger. Everything had a nice heat level and the flavors were unique. Everything was delicious but I especially loved the burger. Looking forward to coming back and trying more.
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