Tiki Garden – Chinese
Step into a lush, tropical sanctuary where the vibrant energy of Southeast Asian street food meets a serene garden escape. Golden-fried curry puffs and lemongrass-scented satay arrive at the table alongside delicate, hand-pleated dumplings, creating a sensory feast of crunch and spice. This hidden oasis invites diners to linger over small plates and bold flavors, all while surrounded by an atmosphere of island-inspired warmth.
1252, H Street Northeast https://www.tikigardendc.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, nut-free, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, paleo, mediterranean, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Small Bites
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $8: Crispy veggie rolls filled with vegetables and noodles. Served with our homemade sweet chili sauce (3 pcs) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rocket Shrimp Rolls - $9: Marinated shrimp fried in a rice paper wrapping served with a sweet chili sauce (4 pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puff - $8: Pastries with a curry-seasoned filling of potato (2 pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chive Dumpling - $8: Soft chive dumplings made with glutinous rice flour served with sweet dumpling soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Gyoza - $8: Fried dumplings of pork & vegetable served with sweet dumpling soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Dumpling - $8: Steamed dumplings filled with a mix of chicken, pork & shrimp, served with sweet dumpling soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel Sprouts - $8: Stir-fried with sweet chili garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Strips - $9: Crispy marinated pork tenderloin served with sweet sriracha sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Satay Lemongrass - $9: Fry marinated chicken thigh on sticks served with peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wings - $9: Crispy wings served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lao Sausage - $9: Spicy herbal pork sausage seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaves, shallots served with charred green chili sauce, fresh ginger, peanut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $9: Crispy fried wontons stuffed with cream cheese and crab meat served with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup and Salads
- Tom Yum Soup - $8: Spicy, chicken broth-based soup with mushrooms, tomatoes & shrimp Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha Chicken - $8: Coconut milk soup with chicken, Thai herbs, tomato & mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papaya Salad - $8: Green papaya tossed with garlic, hot chili, green beans, tomato, peanut and lime dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laab Chicken - $8: Minced chicken mixed with Thai spices, scallion, red onion, cilantro, roasted rice powder and lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laab Pork - $8: Minced pork mixed with Thai spices, scallion, red onion, cilantro, roasted rice powder and lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Laab Duck - $10: Minced roasted duck mixed with Thai spices, scallion, red onion, cilantro, roasted rice powder and lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle & Fried Rice
- Pad Thai - $15: Popular Thai street food noodles stir-fried with homemade tamarind sauce, bean curd, crushed roasted peanuts, bean sprouts, scallions and egg. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Drunken Noodle - $15: Stir-fried fresh rice noodles with sweet bell peppers, onions, sweet basil, chili and garlic sauce. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $15: Stir-fried fresh rice noodles with broccoli, egg and sweet soy sauce. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Fried Rice - $15: Traditional Thai classic fried rice with egg, tomato, onions and scallion. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $15: Fried rice with egg, pineapple, cashews, tomato, onions, yellow curry powder. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Basil Fried Rice - $15: Fried rice with Thai basil, egg, bell pepper, spicy chili garlic sauce. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Fried Rice - $18: Fried rice with crab meat, egg, peas, carrot, scallion, tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Drunken Noodle - $15: Thin spaghetti noodles stir fried with onion, sweet pepper, Thai basil in chili garlic sauce. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Stir Fries
- Kapao - $15: Stir-fry with chili-garlic sauce, onion, bell pepper, and fresh basil leaves. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Prik King - $15: Stir-fry with string beans & homemade red curry chili sauce. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Cashew - $15: Stir-fried with cashew nut, onion, roasted sweet chili paste and scallions in brown sauce. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Eggplant - $15: Chinese eggplant stir fried with chili garlic sauce, bell pepper and Thai basil. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Ginger - $15: Stir-fry with fresh ginger, mushrooms, onion, scallion in brown sauce. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Lemongrass Chicken - $15: Stir-fry marinated chicken with lemongrass, chili-garlic sauce, onion, bell pepper. Served with steamed rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Shrimp - $18: Juicy shrimp stir-fried in a sweet garlic sauce, scallion, served with steamed jasmine rice and broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Curries
- Red Curry - $15: Spicy house made red curry sauce with sweet pepper, bamboo shoots, string beans and fresh basil. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry - $15: Spicy house made green curry sauce with sweet pepper, bamboo shoots, string beans and fresh basil. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panang Curry - $15: House made red curry with peanut, broccoli, bell pepper and lime leaves. Served with steamed rice. Choice of: chicken, beef, pork, mixed vegetables, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Curry - $18: Spicy house made red curry sauce with pineapple, tomato, sweet pepper, bamboo shoots, string beans and fresh basil. Served with steamed rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Curry - $18: Salmon coconut curry in a creamy peanut red curry coconut sauce, top with steamed broccoli, served with steamed rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodle Bowls
- Tom Yum Noodle Bowl - $16: Shrimp noodle soup in a spicy & creamy lemongrass Tom Yum broth, soft boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khao Soi Noodle Bowl - $16: Northern Thai chicken noodle soup with egg noodles served in a coconut milk curry broth, top with shallots, fried chilies, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot and Spicy Noodle Bowl - $16: Chicken noodle soup with dried chilies, lime juice & crunchy peanuts in clear Tom Yum broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Thai Donuts - $7: Crispy strips of dough served with sweetened condensed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mango Sticky Rice - $7: Sticky rice steamed in pandan leaves served with fresh mango, roasted mung bean & coconut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
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