Japanese (izakaya) | Thai (sum yadong)
City: New York City. 225 Avenue B 2nd floor, New York, NY
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New York City’s first-ever speakeasy & restaurant with a Thai heart and a Japanese soul, marrying the equally passionate Japanese (izakaya) and Thai (sum yadong) drinking cultures. Thus, 11 Tigers was born. Located in the heart of East Village, 11 Tigers is a great spot to grab a cocktail and some nibbles.
Apparently you might see people walking around with Tiger masks on, as the owner likes to encourage visitors to engage in cosplay. Fortunately, we didn’t have to experience an Tiger mask wearing during our time there, but consider yourself fairly warned!
Evidently, many of the cocktails at 11 Tigers are made with yadong, a traditional Thai liqueur infused with herbs that have been used as a healthy tonic for generations. In Thai, “ya dong” loosely translates into “pickled medicine”, so if you want to convince yourself the libations are somewhat healthy, go right head.
PHOTOS | 11 TIGERS
Entrance to 11 Tigers
*Ascending up the stairs to the speakeasy/ restaurant
PINK PANTHER
Lychee-infused vodka, hale’s blue boy sala, lychee purée, yuzu, citrus zest
*beautiful and refreshing
WATERMELON MARGARITA (Seasonal)
Casamigo blanco, Cointreau, 100% Watermelon juice, fresh lime
TUNA RICE CRACKER
Tuna tartare with crispy chili garlic, truffle salt, and sesame seeds. Served on wasabi-kissed rice crackers
11 TIGERS KARAAGE
Crispy and juicy Japanese boneless fried chicken. Served with wasabi mayo & Tiger Tamarind Sauce.
FEARLESS SHOOTER
Oyster with horseradish, ikura, crispy onion, lime, and chili-lime salt.
*Served with your choice of YaDong (shot)
– The Classic : Thai herbs
– Senor Smoke : Mezcal & Yuzu
– Hot Stuff : Hot Chili & Tequila
– El Mexicano : Jalapeño & Tequila
KUROBUTA SAUSAGE
Succulent japanese black pork sausage. Served with wasabi mayo & tiger tamarind sauce
CRYING TIGER STEAK
Sake marinated ribeye steak topped with Japanese yakiniku sauce and Thai khao kua, 11 Tigers Jaew Sauce.
11 TIGERS MENTAI
Japanese noodle with creamy cod roe, ikura and smoky
11 TIGERS WAGYU STEAK DON
Best Japanese A5 Wagyu steak with yakiniku sauce . Served over garlic shiso rice, fried shallot.
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