TLDR; Was excited to finally try Lily but left disappointed. The food is underwhelming for the price. The pho was luke warm and the broth lacked any depth of flavor, however the meat was outstanding. The beef carpaccio with bone marrow and fried fish were excellent and the highlight and only thing I’d recommend getting. The ox tail was cooked well and tender but the two small pieces weren’t an entree portion. The chow fun was cold which made the mix of temperature awkward. Not sure if it was intentional. The meat balls had good flavor but the “self assembly” was not intuitive.
Wow wow. The sandwich with the dip was beautiful, the portion was very generous, and tasted excellent. Also got the pizza which beat my expectations as I wouldn't imagine that such ingredients would come together so well. Your best bet is to order out of your comfort zone, as there isn't a better place to risk trying something new. The drinks were also equally tasty and beautiful. Tip: if you get the drink served in the coconut shell, you can take it with you to go. You could also add any other things into your container!
Outstanding, creative, flavorful food! Me and my partner dined here during SF restaurant week and the experience was nothing short of amazing! From the appetizers, to the entree, all the way to the dessert, each dish had a unique explosion of delicious flavors in my mouth. We had the beef pho, jackfruit pizza, chow mein, cauliflower curry, creme brulee and bread pudding. New favorite spot in town!
This place was phenomenal. The drinks, the food, the service. I’ll be back again!
Lily on Clement was just a blast. Delicious 3 course meal for restaurant week. we loved the Vietnamese carpaccio with the bone marrow, classic turmeric fried catfish, jackfruit pizza, and the BBQ porc, we can’t wait to come back for the duck confit spring rolls.!! And thanks to the chef for visiting our table.
Amazing modern Vietnamese and nicest owner! Very fresh and a must-visit for anyone wanting beautiful food with a flavor explosion. Great vibe and drink list.
excellent service and the food is delicious.thank you...