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    11 Tigers is New York City’s first-ever Speakeasy & Restaurant with a Thai heart and a Japanese soul, located in the heart of East Village. We marries the equally passionate Japanese (izakaya) and Thai (sum yadong) drinking cultures to offer a unique and relaxing social experience.

   The marriage of these two culinary cultures is reflected in our menu, which includes small plates like Crying Tiger Gyoza and Thai Larb Tuna as well as larger dishes like 11 Tigers  Tom Yum Ramen—The combination of Japanese ramen noodles with slow simmered Thai spicy sour tonkatsu will open your mind and awaken your senses. —and Kee Mao Tiger Udon, stir-fried with holy basil, garlic and chili. Topped with Crying Tiger Steak.

    It’s a magical place where Thai sum yadong meets the Japanese izakaya with a healthy dash of American craft cocktails and sad, fierce, smoky, and old-fashioned tigers frolic together. Several of our libations are made with yadong, a traditional Thai liqueur infused with herbs that have been used as a health tonic and social lubricant for generations. It’s part of the fabric of Thai culture. People gather at sum yadong,  or roadside stands to drink and socialize, just like folks gather at izakayas in Japan. There are dozens of varieties, including one of the most popular 11 Tigers, from which we get our name. Our tribute to 11 Tigers yadong is made from gin steeped with 11 types of herbs, including lime peel, lemongrass, basil, chili, tamarind, star anise, and ginger.