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    Tigawok

    4.4 (647 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Donna N.

    Absolutely loved Tigawok! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. I loved the mini bowl concept because it made it easy to try different dishes, and everything I tried was quite delicious. The portions were satisfying, the food was flavorful, and the entire experience was quick and enjoyable. The restaurant was very clean, and the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They truly made the experience even better with their great service. I also thought it was cool that they had a robotic wok cooker in the back kitchen. Overall, Tigawok is such a fun spot in Sawtelle for a quick bite, and I'll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend if you're looking for somewhere fast-casual to eat!

    Tomato and egg, spicy basil chicken, and chow mein
    Kristy H.

    I'd heard a lot about Tigawok and was excited to try it because of the concept. However, it ended up tasting less authentic than I'd hoped. It was also a little pricier than I thought it would be (4 dishes, one chow mein, and one Wagyu beef/pork rice came out to around $40$. The standout dish for me was the Tomato and Egg. I'd maybe skip the Spicy Basil Chicken unless you really love basil. On the bright side, the service was very quick and friendly, and the interior was really nice, though could use some more seating.

    The containers are very sallow.  Not much foods.
    Raymond L.

    This place is very bad...no fault of the robot cook. It is the owner and the suppliers. They get green beans that are very old, and do not prep the vegetables correctly. The Kung Pao chicken has no peanut or any kind of vegetable. It is simply chicken meat. They were cooked in a sweet soy sauce with a very light hint of spice. This is not Kung Pao chicken. All in all, it is a total waste. Even other American Chinese fast food places are better. I was there on a Tuesday during the peak dinner hours. Not one customer. I took pictures of their containers to show how shallow they are. Not much food for the money that I paid. Ray out.

    Sarah P.

    I do agree with some of the other reviews that the quality seems to have unfortunately gone downhill. Sadly the customer service seems to have been affected as well. I used to enjoy coming here for the good quality, price and friendly service. The employee was texting for a while before someone finally came up to help me with my order and I was the only person in line. The Mapo tofu used to be my favorite here. Not sure if it's an off day or if they changed their recipe but the Mapo tofu was a super dark red color and was a lot spicier than I rmbr. I'm not sure if it's because of less foot traffic so the food is sitting in the warmer simmering for longer but the food didn't look as fresh and appealing as it used to in the past. I also noticed their packaging seems a little different and they got rid of their iconic reusable bags too:( I wish they have prepackaged sauces and radish available bc the radish is always out and the employees always look so annoyed and say they can't refill when I ask for them to refill the community radish (happens almost every time I go) so I just give up asking lol

    Orange Peel Chicken
    Jessica G.

    Quite late to the party but better than never. They were so hyped back then with the viral videos of the robots cooking. Many of the dishes feel similar-ish to the 'you-know-what' brand, but I'd say they try to make bit of twist and the dishes turn out not bad! Minor things, but the food containers and to-go bag also come in decent quality and design! Dining-in is convenient as well despite the limited space. If you don't mind eat while standing, more spots are available for sure. Bonus points, given the meals are ready-to-serve, you get to eat instantly upon ordering. We tried Pepper Kurobuta Pork and their #1 Orange Peel Chicken. The prior was tad too salty for my liking despite the meat texture was good. I certainly preferred the latter as it ticked all the boxes from tenderness, flavor, and portion. Would specifically call out the chili sauce they provided for self-grab at the counter as it was SO SO GOOD!

    Tiga Mapo Tofu with Garlic Eggplant and Green Beans
    Hal L.

    The mapo tofu was excellent. It had a rich, savory sauce with a nice balance of spice and numbing Sichuan peppercorn flavor. The tofu was soft and silky, and it soaked up the sauce really well. Spicy without being overwhelming, with plenty of flavor in every bite. Definitely one of the better mapo tofu dishes I've had and something I'd order again.

    Great selection of grab and go items including some traditional tawainese/Chinese food. Super convenient!
    Mericien V.

    Great selection of grab and go items! Lots of traditional tawainese dishes to choose from

    Honey infused black tea
    Scarlett H.

    For a long time, authentic and fast are oxymorons when referring to Chinese food. Tigawok dares to be a trailblazer to change that! I think they deserve the five star just for that courage and vision. But their foods are actually really good! I went in for lunch and I went back to get dinner again on the same day. The chicken with basil leaves his absolutely my favorite! I had that at a high-end Taiwanese restaurant in Taipei once and I would say Tigawok is at par with the best. The braised pork was very tasty and worth the calories. The sweet tomato fried eggs is absolutely their best! I brought it home and my kids loved it. For $2.99 you could get a nice tea. I love their honey infused black tea! That by itself is a great drink to get here. I bet you won't find a decent drink cheaper than this in the entire Sawtelle area. Prices are super reasonable for the quality of food. This is the kind of place that would be great for a group or a family as you could mix and match different items and share them. The staff was super friendly and efficient. For a new customers, they would explain to you how things work and how to order. Definitely a great place to get Chinese food! And you can get it fast without waiting!

    Our haul damn it was all good and less than $20 - steamed rice not pictured
    Judy T.

    I really like this sweet little shop. Very good fast casual Chinese fusion. They added delicious crunchy egg rolls to the line up. I got a 3 entree bowl on steamed rice. Huge portions. I love the free hot sauce and pickled radish. It's a cool set up, everything easy for takeout orders. The service is always incredibly nice.

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    Josephine A.

    Yeah, I'm from out of town so -- wow! What a cool little place! Firstly, upon entering Tigawok, you can tell it has a modern stylish theme and color scheme! The mirrored walls and ceiling give the space a bigger feel than what it actually is. There are several booth seats and single window seats. My brother says this place is like a fancier Panda Express. Firstly, at the counter there is laid out displays of many different dish options. You choose your base first (white rice or noodles) and then can select whatever Mini bowl types of stir fry you want. And guess what? The machine rotating behind the counter is the automatic wok that cooks it! And it did a reasonably good job. None of the items I ordered were burnt and was flavored well. There's a variety of flavors including curry, mapo tofu, I ordered the spicy basil chicken (one of my favorites), pepper kurobuta pork (also very good), and the garlic eggplant and green beans (gotta have my greens). For "mini bowls" I surprisingly made these 'dishes' last me several meals! That helped a lot since I didn't have time to meal prep for the week. The food is contained in these cute little reusable "Tupperware". I washed them and plan to use them as leftover takeout containers for friends when I host dinners. I didn't get to try any of the drinks but was pleased to see some unique flavors (beyond your usual fountain drinks) such as honey-scented black tea and unsweetened oolong. I'd try it next time! Price was unbeatable too! For how much it costs these days to eat out, this was very reasonable! I wish Tigawok will expand up to Northern California. This is such a cute and clever place! (thank you Tigawok for the cute car air freshener too!)

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    Ellie R.

    Super cute and clean modern Chinese spot with lots of freshly made options! The employees are so sweet and let you sample everything first, and you'll need it since everything's genuinely very good. The orange chicken bodies Panda Express's, don't miss out on this unique fast food spot!

    Orange chicken, chow mein, beef & minced pork rice, mapo tofu, brussel sprouts, and spicy beef.
    Brian L.

    Good option for fast, casual Chinese food in Sawtelle. Ordered the orange chicken, chow mein, beef & minced pork rice, mapo tofu, brussel sprouts, and spicy beef. It's a fast casual restaurant where robots cook up the food. You order up front and find your own table. The photos I saw on IG looked great, but most of the dishes were really greasy and not as flavorful as expected. The mapo tofu was especially greasy, I wouldn't order that dish again. The best dish was the beef & minced pork rice. It was seasoned well, not so greasy, and paired well with the rice and side radish to cut through the richness of the beef. Overall good Chinese for the price and portions.

    Conor B.

    It's impossible to come to Tigawok and not compare it to the fast food restaurant Panda Express. It's clear that they're trying to offer a fresher, more 'hip' alternative. So, with that said, I came in wanted to see how it stacked up against it. And I gotta say, it did very well. The restaurant itself is small. It's narrow with a very small footprint on Sawtelle. You can tell they're trying to cater to the business people who work within walking distance. It's made more for to go than dine in, even though there are some small tables throughout ready for people wanting to dine in. The interior is warm and inviting. Minimal in design consisting of cool whites & light turquoise to match the company's logo/design scheme. The orange chicken was good. Less sweet that I'm used to which I enjoyed, but I wish the breading was a bit more crispy. It's a more gummy piece of orange chicken than a crunchy fried one I'm used to. The fried rice was absolutely fantastic. Some of, if not the most, flavorful fried rice I've ever had at a fast food/fast casual Chinese restaurant. I could go back and just eat bowls of that and be satisfied. However, here comes my biggest complaint (though it's minor in the grand scheme of things). Because this is a small place that relies on robotic/automated wok machines in the back, it can't cook a lot at the same time. Because of that, they're not constantly cranking out menu items. When I got there they were in the middle of making a new batch of fried rice. That meant I had to wait close to 10 minutes for it to be ready. Was it worth the wait? Yeah. Sure. However, had they had more machines or people hand cooking it, I feel like they would be able to ensure that they would always have all menu items ready to go. I think next time I will plan on ordering ahead for pickup. That way should something be out, there will be enough time for it to be cooked properly. If they're hoping to get business people to come by to quickly grab a lunch, I think they need to figure out a more streamlined process to ensure they're never out of anything.

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    great service and reasonable pricing. food is decent for fast Chinese. Plenty of options

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    Super fast and efficient! Great deal for price. A lot of great options. It's very clean inside.

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    Ordered for pickup and had to wait about 20 minutes after I got there for my food. It wasn't bad but not worth the waiting time.

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    Plenty of options they let you sample. Great bang for your buck. Will definitely be coming back

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    Food is delicious!!! I love the selection and the ability to taste every selection. The teas are a nice option as well.

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    10/10 better than panda!! So yummy I recommend. They have so many options that are healthy and filling! Service is fast

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    Really amazing. Good portions I would for sure be back and everyone is nice. Love that it is close by

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    High quality for the price and versatility of menu options. Also really appreciate the service, the samples, and the friendly staff.

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    Are you going to open a store in Orange County?

    Hi, yes! Our Irvine location will open in about 30 days. Please follow us @tigawok for all the updates.

    The owner just answered a question saying they had gluten free options, but when I look at the picture of the menu, almost everything has wheat allergen sign next to it. Is the menu correct or the owner?

    When I went there, they definitely had some GF options. It's been a while but I know the egg tomato thing was GF and of course the white rice. This is what I got for my daughter who is GF so it's all I remember.

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    Yes they have many GF options!

    What oil do you use to fry?

    Hi, we cook and fry with soy bean oil.

    Does Tigawok use MSG? Which dishes use sugar? Thank you.

    Hi, There is no added MSG to any of tigawok's dishes. Most dishes have some sugar and the amounts vary but mostly sugar is used to add a hint of sweetness or to balance out the flavors of the food and is used sparingly.

    Are there any vegan options available?

    There are several! The carb options are nearly all vegan to begin with, and of the entrees, about a quarter are vegan and another quarter are vegetarian.

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