Lilli and Loo
$$ • Pan-Asian Restaurant
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My favorite restaurant on planet earth. Have been coming here for years, and it truly is my favorite meal ever. Obsessed with the pork fried dumplings and all of the specialty rolls. They have a completely separate gluten free menu, GF soy sauce, and a safe pan for frying things like the dumplings. The staff is very reassuring and does a great job communicating with those preparing the food.
Had dinner before a Broadway show. The General Tso was very good enough savory, sweet and spice. Haven’t had any for 12 years. We also had a chili shrimp dish but it was too sweet. Pork dumplings were good but a little to doughy. We had them pan fried not steamed. Maybe they are better that way. Easy ordering from the GF menu.
Changed safety to 4 stars because it is not a dedicated kitchen.
While the restaurant isn’t dedicated it has a complete menu for gluten free Chinese food. My daughter loves eating here because she has so many options!
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Great fried rice! I’m not celiac, but my friend who ate there was
Very Celiac safe, Americanized Chinese food. Wonderful to have some of the classics I got general tso chicken
they had an entire separate gluten free menu with the best and only gluten free dumplings i’ve ever seen on a menu! they were super receptive and had amazing food for my whole family.
The food was amazing! They have a full gluten free menu with many options. Highly recommend as I will be back!
The best Chinese I’ve had!! GF menu and staff are knowledgeable. Plenty of options and it’s all delicious.
One of my all time favourite restaurants. Brilliant food, brilliant service and completely safe. The only possible way to improve would be sourcing a GF beer for the drinks menu
GF dumplings, miso soup, tempura shrimp, lots of GF dishes separate gf menu!
Losing dumplings when I was diagnosed with celiac was one of the saddest goodbyes but Lilli and Loo’s gf dumplings almost completely make up for it. Great Chinese food, GF menu, really knowledgeable staff, and even great as left overs.
This place is great! They have a separate fully gluten free menu - we got pork dumplings, lo mein, and sesame chicken. Haven’t had Chinese food in so long because it’s hard to find GF options, so it was such a treat.
Amazing. Shrimp tempura appetizer was excellent as was general Tso. Chicken. I’ll go back again and again. 10/10 chefs kiss
Super good food !!! I got BBQ spare ribs & shrimp lo mein, both gluten free (and corn-free!). They attend to your allergies and sensitivity super well; they had someone come out to talk to me before I placed my order, which made me feel very confident and comfortable ordering and eating. Small restaurant but very comfortable !! (*≧∀≦*) Unfortunately for the people walking behind me on the sidewalk, there is only one restroom :c
Wow! I was so excited to have GF Chinese food again! I got the potstickers as a starter. The portion size was big but unfortunately I didn’t think these were great. They were really mushy and fell apart as soon as I tried to pick them up. I would not get these again.
I also had the General Tso’s, which was amazing!!!! The chicken was nice and crispy, it was a huge portion, and the sauce was tasty. I wish it had a bit more spice to it but that is my only complaint with this dish.
My BF got the sushi combo, and he said it was just meh. He wouldn’t come back here for that.
The service seemed slow and the waiters weren’t super attentive or welcoming, but they weren’t rude either. The food came out at all different times as well. I would come back just for the General Tso’s but I think I would have a hard time convincing my non-GF BF that it would be worth a re-visit.
This place was SO amazing! As someone with celiac, it was like a gluten free heaven. I was able to have food that I’ve always wanted to try like general tso’s chicken, spring rolls, and dumplings. Everything was so so good!
Extensive GF menu. Had no side effects. Good Asian food. General Taos was delicious. I will return & recommend it.
Biggest gluten free menu I’ve seen for Asian food. Got to try pork dumplings for the first time and everything was amazing
I adore Lilli and Loo! It's always such a treat to get to eat gf Chinese-American food. I got sesame chicken, and it was so crispy and delicious. They also have gf noodles that are great.
Great place. Dedicated fryer so was able to enjoy fried spring rolls. Knowledgeable staff and an entirely GF menu that is largely a duplicate of the main menu - many, many choices. If I lived in the neighborhood (heck, anywhere in NYC) I'd eat here at least monthly.
Very tasty. Felt very safe eating here. We had General Tsao Tofu and Sesame Tofu.
We had an amazing experience! My son, who has celiac, got emotional because he could eat food he is never able to get and it was DELICIOUS!! We will definitely be back!
Wonderful experience with gluten free dumplings and spicy beef dishes. Wasn’t a huge fan of the sushi but loved that they had gluten free soy sauce and could make so many things GF!
A whole menu of options available. The tempura shrimp appetizer was my favorite!
I ordered these guys takeout and it was really good and didn't get sick AT ALL, no cc, no nothing. I ordered the tangerine beef and lemonade. The lemonade was great too. I plan to order from here every day until the end of time.
Lo mein noodle, tempura. I called them to ask about their fryer and they said the four most beautiful words in the English language: dedicated gluten free fryer.
Have at it kids.
Absolutely the best Chinese food that I have had. They have an entire gluten free menu that is easy to read. They offer various food and it is so good that you will think that it until gluten free. The staff are also very nice. I picked up my order and everything that was gluten free was labeled. If you want good Chinese food, but cannot eat gluten, come here. You will not be disappointed.
Amazing food! Separate GF menus and it was amazing! Light, not heavy or over salted, excellent flavors. Very nice staff! Would highly recommend! We tried several dishes. We have a celiac and gluten intolerance.
Wonderful, safe food! The first thing the staff asked was “is anyone gluten free?” So much variety, and they are very safe. I think half the restaurant was filled with gluten free people! Fairly reasonable prices for NYC. We will be going back!!!
My whole family are celiacs, when visiting NYC my daughter suggested we try Lilli & Loo and were thrilled!! Super clean, super fast, dedicated gf menu, we had zero reactions. We ordered Thai crispy spring rolls, dumplings, crispy shrimp sushi roll, veggie Lo mein and Mongolian beef (we shared everything).
Great GF options in separate menu lists. Lovely bright and relaxing venue. A Chelsea branch is in the works.
We had:
—gf spring rolls (the best thing we ordered, but I wish I had brought some kind of tamari and mustard sauce with me because the sauce they served was too sweet)
—gf steamed dumplings (thick & mushy wrapper, boring meat filling)
—guo-tie/ gyoza sautéed dumpling (thick wrapper tasted better fried, same boring filling)
—both with gluten-free soy sauce; we asked for hot sauce (La jiao) and got it
— broccoli, snow peas and string beans, served with a sweet brown - red sauce. The vegetables themselves were good, but the sauce was subpar.
Tip: when we got the lunch menu, we were surprised that the dumplings were not on it. The waitress brought us an additional menu that has a much deeper selection of things. So, ask for the additional menu.
It’s really hard to make gluten-free Chinese food. We do so at home, but cannot make good spring rolls or dumplings ourselves. If you’re in the neighborhood, eat here. Feel Good brand of frozen spring rolls and dumplings does better than this, but it’s still lacking. It’s not worth a trip from other neighborhoods.
Hands down the best gluten free Chinese food. Full menu including lo mein, dumplings, and sushi. The food tastes so good and so real.
Great GF options. I felt very comfortable the staff knew how to serve gf food. Enjoyed gf spring rolls but kept it simple with steamed veggies and shrimp with pomegranate teriyaki sauce. The sauce was a very mild, I could have used more flavor.
This place is a favorite! Lots of GF options. The general tso is phenomenal. I always walk away wanting to come back. We look forward to it every time we are in the city!
Separate GF menu and very knowledgeable
I’ve been here twice now because finding delicious gluten free Chinese food is rare! Lilli and loo is amazing and delicious even for non gf groups! Have never felt sick and I always have an amazing night here. I recommend this place to genuinely enjoy everyone. I can’t remember the last time I had a gf dumpling, gf sesame chicken, gf lo mein, etc. The variety is amazing and so is the taste. I also feel safe eating here.
lilli and loo was great! they have a completely separate GF menu and i got the GF chicken lo mein and my friend got the GF pork dumplings and they were AWESOME! i wish i would’ve got those! highly recommend this place i loved the food!
Absolutely fantastic, and should be a go-to place for any Chinese food fans! We enjoy going for Sesame Chicken and Sushi at least once a month!
Our celiac son found the place. It’s Asian with a huge variety of dishes. We shared many different dishes. We had an amazing sushi roll with tempera and avacado that I’m still thinking about. It was super fast which was great before a Broadway show.
haven't had fried dumplings in years. this place is fantastic. crispy. extra fried even.
Sushi was great, and there were more varieties of GF rolls than I have ever seen available, including crunchy ones!
This establishment is undoubtedly a hidden gem in New York City for gluten-free dining. With a dedicated gluten-free menu, exceptional service, and delectable Asian dishes, it has become a consistent favorite of ours. The remarkable quality and thoughtful attention to dietary needs keep us coming back time and time again.
Visited here on a quick trip, and it might have been the best food I ate the whole trip! The gluten free menu has many options, including some I haven’t been able to eat since going gluten free. The brown sauce on the beef and broccoli was thick and rich and like I remembered pre-restrictions. And the crispy general tso’s chicken even my non-GF hubby he wouldn’t have known it was different it was so good. This is a must try spot!!
Wow! As someone who grew up eating New York Chinese food, this food tasted exactly how I remembered! They have GF lo mein and sesame chicken, neither of which I’ve seen GF before. My spouse ordered a beer and our server was kind enough to confirm that he wanted it even though it’s not GF. Definitely recommend visiting this spot when you’re in town!
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