Food was straight up amazing. You can tell they actually care about quality. Great spot to eat, relax, and enjoy some seriously good food. Ridwan and agnes good excellent serviced

The establishment was clean, cozy and not loud, save for a few rude guests behind us who were taking a business call during dinner... Our server was polite, and came by often to refill waters and ask how we were doing. The food: Salt and Pepper Squid - 3/5 - Tender and crispy the shrimp could have been great, but I felt like it was under salted and could have even used additional spices like white pepper or some of that pink peppercorn in such a dish. Tangy Glazed Shrimp - 4/5 - nicely sweet and sour, this Shrimp came in a good portion and had a nice bite to it too. It came on a bed of these jelly noodles, which seemed unnecessary, and were too slippery and too tender, slipping out of our chopsticks or breaking. It did carry the orange flavored sauce decently well though. Black truffle steak cubes - 5/5 - Great dish, you can taste the black truffle and onion sauce, the steak was tender enough for me, although could have been a bit more tenderized somehow. It came with mushrooms and snap peas that were great in breaking up the flavor and texture. Crispy fried chicken - 5/5 - another great dish, the skin was flavorful and crispy, and the meat tender. Not much more to say other than the chef did a great job with the prep and plating, no bones in the meat and pre sliced akin to Peking Duck. Sesame ice cream - 5/5 - simple tasty refreshing. If you like sesame you'll love this. Fried milk custard - 5/5 - served with some sticky condensed milk, this blew my mind. Crispy on the outside but with the texture of flan or custard inside. I don't know how they did it but the condensed milk added the perfect sweetness I will think about this dessert for a long time to come.

Came here with a friend for lunch and had a wonderful experience. The restaurant has a cozy, homely vibe (at least to me)—clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We sat by the window, which gave us a great spot to enjoy both the food and some quiet, natural light. We ordered the double-cooked pork belly, which was rich, savory, and had just the right touch of heat—paired beautifully with nutty purple rice. The cucumber salad with garlic gravy was one of those deceptively simple dishes where less truly means more: crisp, refreshing, and appetite-opening. We also tried the jellyfish salad. It was light, delicately seasoned, with that perfect chewy texture that makes it such a satisfying cold dish. The service was incredibly friendly and courteous. We were even treated to lychee ice cream on the house, which was a lovely surprise! I ordered the tea-smoked duck fried rice to go, and the waiter thoughtfully came back to confirm whether I wanted the regular portion or the lunch special (which I did)! A small gesture that showed real attention to detail! I truly appreciate this level of care and hospitality. Great food and great service! I’ll definitely be back!

I noticed a $14 lunch special that was too good to ignore. A main dish, white rice, two mini egg rolls and a side of pickled cucumbers—what a fantastic deal for NYC. That sign is what pulled me into Twilight Lounge, a newly opened Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant in the East Village that’s already showing serious promise. For the lunch special, I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken, which came with white or purple rice, egg rolls and pickled cucumbers. The chicken was tender with just the right amount of wok-seared edges, tossed in a glossy sauce that struck a nice balance between sweet, savory, and just a hint of spice. Crunchy peanuts gave it texture as well as the egg rolls w plum sauce and the cool, vinegary cucumbers on the side refreshed the palate between bites. For $14 in Manhattan? A steal. I came with family and we ordered a few dishes off the regular menu to share. The Spicy Cumin Lamb was a standout. Sliced thin and stir-fried with whole dried chilies and cumin seeds, the dish had a smoky, earthy depth that lingered in a good way. It packed some heat, but it was the kind that builds slowly—warming, not overwhelming. The real surprise for me was the dry-style Sichuan Beef Noodle. I usually expect something heavier or soup-based, but this version came tossed in a savory, umami-rich sauce that clung beautifully to the chewy noodles. The marinated beef slices were flavorful and tender, and the overall dish felt comforting yet bold. It’s the kind of meal you could crave on a rainy day—or after a long one. The Twilight Fried Rice also deserves mention. Unlike typical fried rice dishes, this version arrived with a crispy bottom layer—almost like a socarrat from paella—adding a delightful crunch to each spoonful. It was savory, aromatic, and loaded with bits of egg, scallions, and diced vegetables. It's a clever and satisfying twist on a classic that I didn’t expect to love as much as I did. We also tried dishes like the beef pancake roll, which was like a scallion pancake rolled around savory beef slices, the wife and husband sliced beef in chili oil, spicy shrimp, and the spicy fried fish filet, both of which leaned on the hotter side, so be warned if you’re spicy –sensitive (or tell them to adjust the spice level). I found the lotus root stir-fry refreshing and light, with its mix of squash, wood ear mushrooms and lotus root slices. And a special shoutout to Jonathan, who took care of our table with warmth, efficiency, and always with a smile. Twilight Lounge an East Village gem that brings the heat, flavor, and hospitality. Definitely one to watch.

So happy this place opened up. We love Sichuan-style dishes but don’t always feel like waiting for a table to open up at some of the bigger places up at St. Marks. Great food, we got the crispy sichuan chicken, cumin lamb and the green beans. Authentic, great flavor with a good spice level. They serve beer/ wine too. Love the vibes, I plan to visit again with friends and family. The owner JC was friendly too.

This was one of the best Chinese food spots I have been to in a long time! Everything was so good. The beef pancake (perfectly juicy meat and the outside was crispy) and duck fried rice were especially memorable to me. Highly, highly recommend this place to anyone!

AnnaMarie Geisel

I LOVE EVERYTHING HERE. Our Waiter was Very nice, and the atmosphere was fantastic! This is one of the last places of Indian row, (a row of fantastic Indian food and atmosphere) so if you are in Manhattan try this.

Asher Hudson

I loved Everything about it. The food, atmosphere, Waiter/waitresses. Everyone is kind and friendly but the only thing is that the bathroom is small, dirty and cramped. But I still 100% recommend this place.

Rebecca Wolfe

Most surreal dining experience I’ve ever had. Was here for a large birthday dinner and the whole staff was so awesome and really made the dinner special. Food was very good and the waiter took an amazing video of the table. At the end of the dinner, they gave the birthday girl a gift! It was wild and loved it. Would recommended over and over again.

Tyler Henderson

amazing. great food and affordable prices. enjoy the atmosphere and delicious bites. Pair with your favorite beer or seltzer because it’s byob and cash only.

chas

Came here and had one of the best experiences! the food came out very quickly and everything was fantastic! we ordered two appetizers and and the madras special (chicken) and two lassis (one mango and one regular one). the mango lassi was SO GOOD and i just didn’t have any bad experiences!! the restaurant is cash only but there is an atm downstairs. we also got an extra mango lassi on the house and some ice cream on the house as well after the meal was done. i will definitely be coming back!

Juliana Jaimes

I always have to much fun in this place !!! Is a good experience and food is really good !! The prices are good , and the best part is that you can bring your own drinks!! I would definitely come back !! Libere this place

+1

Richmond Paschall

Take a seat a and let me tell you the tale of Milon. Lights flashing, music blaring, dudes competing for your business outside, it's truly a delight for the senses. The food here is the bomb dot com and the only place in NYC where you can eat a 4 course meal for 2 for under 40 bucks. The chicken tandoori meal had me in the spirit realm as my taste buds were assaulted from all directions by spices and juice. Lemme tell you something folks, this is a must for your weekend trip and one for the memory books.

Soledat Torres

I found this place on Pinterest, and is quite of a experience since we stepped out side. There's 3 restaurants, and they all try to make you come in, they know each other. The place is a little small but comfortable and the servers are very friendly and helpful with the menu, we got a special for 2 and we got appetizer, soup entre, bread and dessert, all for a very reasonable price. The food is very good, and the lights makes the place looks fun. Is CASH ONLY.

hawra alnabi

My brother recommended this place to us on our long lay over in the area. The place is very tiny and it was packet and many people were still waiting outside for their turn. The decorations is what makes the place very unique. With lots of colorful lights, flowers and world flags. Inside the place is very small and very loud. They don’t serve alcohol, but they allow ppl to bring their own drinks, so you will see ppl standing their with their beer packs and wine bottles. The service is fast and the food is very delicious. If your in New York, you have to make a quick stop at this place. Reservation ahead of time is needed.

Juine Wang

Went with my indian friend, said it taste authentic. Really like the atmosphere, remember to go to MILON not the other three right next to it, my friend said they don’t taste the same. And I am pretty sure ZARA did one of their campaign films here as I saw it on their app.

Tadhg Henderson

Such a cool and different place to go , the food is amazing and very tasty and is a must go if there is a birthday as they make it very special . Make sure to tell one of the waiters before you sit down . Go up the steps to the left is the best restaurant in my opinion. And byob :)

Paulo Cabrita

Carefull! This building has 4 indian restaurants . Milon is the one not hard to miss...its the.one with a big waiting line of people. Cheap, great indian flavours, amazing friendly staff but small restaurant. They don't have liquor license so bring a nice chianti or merlot to your meal. Its plain good...diverse menu, with plenty of offer..no spicy, medium or dangerously burning hot...they got it all! The garlic nan bread, butterchicken and the kormas are my favorite dishes...but everything is perfect and cheap. There is always someone falsely celebrating bday so they can turn off lights and put indian happy music on while taking a spoon of vanilla icecream with a candle on it! Always enjoyable moments at Milon! Such a place to go as often as possible!

Roberto Capriotti

What an incredible lunch special feast. 6 courses, $12 after tip and tax. Superb service. Atmosphere can't be beat. I ate wholesome and nourishing food. Not greasy or overly salty. A rare delight for a restaurant with these prices.

+4

Came here for a late lunch and left with a pretty hefty bill. The place was clean and was pretty modern—service was decent as well. We ordered suan cai yu, which they used flounder as the fish. The fish was a bit flakey and didn’t taste amazing but the broth was good. It wasn’t too oily like some other places so that was a plus. We also had the crab roe tofu which was pretty good as my partner reallly liked it. And had the seasonal vegetable stir fry which was simple but delicious. For the price we paid after tax + tip I expected higher quality food but overall I’m not super mad about it because the portion sizes are good.

My completely unfounded hypothesis for how Twilight Lounge came to be is that the founders wanted to open an authentic Canto spot but after market researching (AKA talking to the locals), they learned that New Yorkers are crazy for Szechuan food, so they decided to tack that on--because Chinese people are nothing if not people pleasers. And thus this Cantonese-Szechuan menu was born. The above is based on an untrue story. Now on to the food. - Wood Ear Mushroom Salad: Refreshing and perfectly spicy - Lotus Root Stir-fry Medley: Because we all need fiber. Get this classic stir-fry to make your bathroom trips more fun. - Crab Roe Silken Tofu: Soft and tasty, better than I expected. - Wong Fei Hung Prawns: If you look at this name and the Jet Li theme song doesn't automatically play in your head, you're not Cantonese enough to appreciate this dish. But it's okay; this dish is so good, it would win over a vegan. It was easily the star of the show, everyone's favorite. The prawns were plump and juicy, and the peppercorns were crunchy and satisfying--all coming together in the perfect marriage of mouth-singing flavor. We picked this clean like buzzards circling a dead rodent. - Sichuan Braised Fish: Our first taste of their Szechuan offerings, and the verdict is....pass! This was spicy, umami and complex, loaded with mouth-tender fish and veggies, and as comforting and filling as similar offerings at Szechuan restaurants. - Tea Smoked Duck Fried Rice: Not much duck, smoke or tea flavor. Not much duck either. I'd skip this unless you really want to blow money on fried rice. Service was friendly and attentive, and decor was modern chic. Twilight Lounge has stiff competition from the borough, but it surprisingly holds its own--esp. if you're in this neck of the woods and craving umami.

Zaw Win Htun

It’s three south Asian food places together in one building. The other side was full of people so we went into Milon. It’s a nice place with all Christmas lights set up inside for the whole year. It took time to get the food but good food.

+3

Humayra Noor

A really colorful place, has very laid back vibe to it. The food quality and taste are both really great. And the prices are reasonable as well. The service might be little underwhelming, but everything else is great.

Dvir Koenigstein

This is the restaurant located on the left side top floor of the building. Closed due to COVID and now re opened by the owners of the neighboring top right restaurant Panna II. The place is tightly organized and the decorations really put you in the mood for a little culinary trip to India. Service is good and friendly. The indian food is great. Bring your own alcoholic drinks. At this time cash ONLY. You might notice some competition from the two other establishments at the lower level, I didn't try them out yet.

+1

Overall, the dining experience was quite pleasant. We arrived close to closing time, yet the staff were still warm and welcoming, showing no signs of impatience—something that truly deserves recognition. From ordering to food service, the process was smooth and efficient, with dishes arriving promptly, which is a definite plus for diners who are short on time. As for the food, portion sizes were on the smaller side, so those with a bigger appetite may want to order a few extra dishes. The flavors were generally solid and reliable—nothing particularly outstanding, but also nothing disappointing. The Suancai Fish was well-executed, with a good balance of sourness and saltiness, making it a safe and steady choice. The standout dish, however, was the Salted Egg Yolk Tofu, which was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, strong service and efficiency are the key strengths here. If you’re looking for a place for a quick and hassle-free meal, this restaurant is certainly worth considering.

Having tried a lot of Sichuanese restaurants in NYC, I kind of have a bar and this place failed to meet it. It’s a place for a more Americanized palate. The food lacked flavor and punch and was not served hot enough. The three pepper chicken was tough (didn’t want to even bring back any leftovers), the fried rice with mustard green shoots was good, the Fish Fillet w/ Silken Tofu Pudding was okay as it lacked flavor, the lotus root stir-fry medley was disappointing with big chunks of celery and cucumber and no flavor. They brought out the rice last, meanwhile what are you supposed to eat the rest of the food with? My biggest problem was with the atmosphere. The air conditioning was so strong that the food got cold in minutes add then was not enjoyable. You don’t need to blast the A/C and serve cold food - instead adjust it to pleasantly comfortable. Went to celebrate a birthday but was let down. Won’t go back.

Chris Porter

Not for the claustrophobic. Milon must have the highest occupancy per square foot in the city (the county?). Further, there's a general grubby feel to the place. On the plus side, the food is actually pretty good and a real value. While not for everyone, the gaudy display of hundreds (thousands?) of multi-colored lights is a sight to behold.

Kim Millen

Here before a couple years ago, when it wasn't so crowded and the food was much better. They opened up the cafe on the right side and the tables are so close together. It's impossible to even pass without someone backing up because only one person can fit in between tables. And that is iffy as one customer accidentally knocked some food off my plate. Much too crowded and chaotic. I don't think I would have minded except that the food wasn't very good. Maybe it was just an off night? The best part about this restaurant is the crazy lights everywhere and that was fun. Definitely a tourist thing.

Daniel Ocheita

Place is cute and interesting with all the lights, the food is just okay (have had much better at lesser-known indian restaurants). Pretty overhyped, in my opinion.

Andrea Tenreiro

This was a very odd experience. Actually wanted to go to the famous panna II garden but when you approach the facility 3 men start yelling at you to go to their restaurants (as we later found out, there are 4 rest in almost the same space). Food was less than average. Experience was pretty cool so would only recommend it for that. It’s a cash only spot