Tiger Lily — Restaurant in Copenhagen Municipality

We were near Papiroen Island and my daughters wanted asian dumplings/dim sum for dinner. I looked up restaurants and Tiger Lily came up right away. It was on my togo list of the myriad of restaurants I had wanted to visit with my limited time in Copenhagen. It was close by so it was a no brainer. As we entered Tiger Lily we were greeted by a gracious young woman from Argentina. She looked at her reservations, then looked at the dining room and with a smile she brought us to a table. I honestly did not think we would be sat right away or at all, considering it was a Friday night.

As we explored the menu, we noticed there would be no dumplings this evening. The menu at Tiger Lily is Asian/Fusion with a heavy lean towards Thai cuisine. Our server, a young man came to our table. We asked him for his recommendations and he steered us to the crispy duck, along with pork belly burnt ends. I asked him about the Ramen and he mentioned it wasn't a soupy dish but more in the style of a stir fry. We went ahead and ordered his recommendations including the ramen noodles with minced beef and the chicken tom yum, along with the side of rice. We asked for carafe of tap water, because the tap water is very clean and safe in Denmark. For beverages my daughters enjoyed the delicious yuzu lemonade and I had the lemongrass tom collins that was just ok. I wish the infusion of lemongrass stood out stronger. As for the food, everything was flavorful and good. The crispy duck with thai basil and pomelo was out of this world and I am not a fan of pomelo. The chicken tom yum was, as my girls would say YUMMY. The ramen with mince beef reminded me of Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles, which is my absolute favorite noodle dish, but Dan Dan this was not. The pork belly was sweet, juicy and sticky, but all in all a bit too much on the burnt side. The service on the other hand started out attentive but then fell to the wayside. Trying to get more water was like pulling teeth. It was like seeing an oasis but it never gets closer. Our server was present but there was no eye contact with our table. We finally got the attention of another server who was passing by.

Very few things in Copenhagen are cheap and I get it, Copenhagen is an expensive city. So I was not surprised at the cost of our meal, but what infuriated me was being charged for 3 carafes of water. I only received 2 carafes and I specified that I did not want any special water, the water in Denmark is special on its own. Our server said we were charged because the water is filtered. He ended up taking the carafes of the bill. Would I make a return trip to Tiger Lily? Not any time soon, but if someone else was paying, then yes. I feel that there are a lot more asian influenced establishments that offer better value for...

After traveling through Asia for four months, I’ve struggled to find a restaurant in the West that lives up to the authentic flavors of the East—until now. This Asian fusion restaurant blew me away, surpassing even some of the best spots I visited in Asia.

We opted to sit at the kitchen bar, which gave us an up-close view of the fast-paced kitchen. Despite the hustle, everything remained clean and organized, with the youngest head chef demonstrating impressive leadership over the team. It was a treat to watch such controlled chaos unfold with precision.

We began with the Hamachi sashimi. The portions were just right, and the herb and citrus jue topping was bursting with flavors—mint, citrus, and a balance that absolutely electrified the palate. Next, we tried the fried chicken with a Hot Singapore-style sauce. It had the perfect amount of heat, enough for a kick but not overwhelming, while the chicken itself was succulent and perfectly cooked.

For the mains, we chose the Chicken Tom Yum, cauliflower with yellow curry, pork belly, and fried rice. I have to highlight the fried rice—it wasn’t just an accompaniment but a standout dish in its own right. The attention to detail, flavor, and presentation made it the nicest fried rice I’ve ever had, worthy of being considered a main dish on its own.

The ambiance added to the experience, with a romantic, cozy atmosphere that made the meal feel special. The wine glasses were so impressive that we’re considering buying a set for home. However, the only downside to the evening was the wine servings. The waitress poured by eye, and the portions were noticeably smaller than expected.

Overall, this was one of the most authentic and flavorful Asian dining experiences I’ve had outside of Asia. Highly...

Visited in October 2024. We went during Dining week and had the 5 course menu, which had dishes that can also be found in the restaurant's regular menu. Although I'm a huge fan of Asian food and I love strong flavours, I was a bit disappointed with most of the dishes. It felt like the food was cooked by someone who has learned a lot about food, but is trying a bit too hard. Why do I say this? In the sashimi, the crispy rice added for texture was way too crispy and basically felt like sand. The pork was too sweet and had A LOT of cilantro on top. The salad and sashimi were both very acidic, and the cauliflower curry was quite salty. So it felt like the tasty elements of each dish were exaggerated. While this did result in tasty dishes, it's more like what I do at home rather than what I expect from an excellent chef. Service was fine, but not very professional. The servers did not know much about the dishes they were serving - for example, they had to ask the kitchen what the fish in the sashimi was. The venue is really pretty and I liked that there was enough space both on the table and between tables. However, we sat near the window, where it was rather cold. Overall, I wasn't so impressed and I was hoping for a lot more. Since it's a rather new restaurant and serves a type of food I really like, I'd be up for returning in 1-2 years, to see if the dish selection and...