Lily Kai
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: Yes
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
136 reviews
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
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8 Reviews for Lily Kai
Would not feed to my dog. Very, very, very, very oily. They must purchase their oil by the trainload. Gross. I have tried their food several times and my wife and I get sick every time. Complaints about the oil and the quality fall on deaf ears. Will not go back except for a lube job for my car. Good alternatives in Marin: PJ's in Larkspur, Pings in San Rafael and Feng Nian in Sausalito. All three are very, very clean and will not make you sick.
It's a funky little place that never seems to be too crowded, so I suggest using this place for pick up or delivery only--it's not a place in which to enjoy great ambiance or anything.
I like that the portion sizes are very large, but the food could be better.
I went there for lunch today and was not impressed at all... On a scale of 1 - 5 I found the taste to be a 2 or 3. Their lunch specials are pretty extensive, service was nice ( I had my food to go). Massive quantity of food.. I have a ton left over (not sure what I am going to do with it yet, if figured if I forgot about the leftovers maybe the leftover fairy will come and take it away) I ordered crispy beef which was not crispy at all. Also I got an order of deep fried prawns to taste, they were horrible. Pounded to a pulp and then fried with a very heavy coating. They didn't taste like prawns, but they did smell like prawns if that makes any sense.
I do agree with the last reviewer and don't eat in... make sure you take it out.
I wish I could give it a better review for food because the staff was very friendly. Maybe best to proceed with caution and maybe I should stay away from Restaurants when I am PMS'ing...
Try to enjoy...
I'll be anxious to read what other people say...
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All right, I'm standing up for Lily Kai...sort of.
they have wacky hours, so call first, and, as someone mentioned, you can eat in, but it's really more of a takeout/delivery place.
The creamy crab-puffs are made RIGHT! And dammit are they good. I go just for them. In fact, I think that's what all 4 of my stars are for. Lemon chicken is usually kinda dry. The rest of the food is standard in price, taste and portion. I never leave unhappy.
They even have pork buns.
NOBODY in Mill Valley has pork buns.
reco'nize.
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Yummy great portions, I work right by there and they always bring to my boutique with no problems. I would not eat there though!
Review concerns the new PETALUMA location.
Ingredients are fresh, sauces are perfectly balanced, and the affordable portions won't leave you feeling empty an hour later.
Lunch meals are just as large as dinner-- which turns out to be quite a deal!
They also accommodate vegans (they don't fry their tofu) and will add or subtract ingredients to your liking. Fresh veggies with a crunch-- even when it's take-out.
Expect lunch hour to be packed but parties of 2 are usually seated quickly. Service can be on the hasty side but they are attentive and friendly. Certainly one of the more authentic ethnic eateries in Sonoma County.
The only item I've had that I wouldn't have again is the Chicken Noodle soup; next time, I'll have it all-vegetable (noodles were tragic).
Try the all-white meat Garlic Chicken and Sweet n' Sour Chicken, and the Chicken Chow Mein. Egg rolls are pipin' hot and fantastic.
TAKE OUT or DELIVERY only. Dining there will be a bit of a turnoff unless you're there for a quick work lunch.
Food is decent but a bit all over the spectrum in flavor. Their eggplant is a dramatic stand out. Delivery food tastes much better than dining in. Perhaps the minimal, low key interior with a lot of local summer vacation teeny boppers ordering combos to go but then eating in turned us off.
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borderline sketchy chinese food. i do really enjoy the crab puffs tho.
basically, its a good deal. 6 or 7 bucks for a huge lunch plate of whatever your big stomach desires. lots of food, little price.
YEAH. nothing more
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