Tigerlily in Downtown Ferndale Launches Weekend Brunch Menu
(Tigerlily, July 9, 2025)
FERNDALE, MI — Weekends just got better in downtown Ferndale as Tigerlily, 231 W. 9 Mile, opens early with the launch of a special “Aloha Brunch” menu featuring Tiki- inspired breakfast and lunch offerings from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
Tigerlily’s Aloha Brunch menu includes a blend of traditional brunch classics and those with unique tiki flavors, such as Eggs Benedict served over a bao bun, and protein choices like glazed ham, spam, Kalua-style pork, house-made lox and lobster.
On the sweeter side, Tigerlily Executive Chef Bruce Allen has whipped up Big Island Pancakes — a Hawaiian-style pancake that’s bigger and fluffier than classic flapjacks — available with toppings like liliko’i (passionfruit) butter, yuzu blueberry sauce, berry compote, or served with karaage chicken bites for a unique take on chicken and waffles.
Aloha Brunch also features a selection of libations, including mimosas (available by the glass or tower), Bloody Mary, bellini and other classic brunch drinks. Brunch classics, such as biscuits and gravy, bacon and eggs, corned beef hash, and egg scrambles are available, as well as breakfast sandwiches made on toasted Japanese milk bread. While milk bread isn’t available as a vegan option, avocado toast, fried rice, “just eggs,” fried tofu and some other items are available as vegan offerings.
“The bread is made using Tangzhong, which is similar to a roux made with flour, water and milk then cooked together to make a paste,” Allen said. “This gives the bread its light, fluffy, springy texture, as well as helps to keep the bread fresh longer. It’s also brushed with milk before baking so it will caramelize on the outside, giving it a dark exterior while remaining light on the inside.”
Allen, a longtime pitmaster who headed up the barbecue programs at Rosie O’ Grady’s, Woodpile BBQ, and Cattleman’s, left his executive chef position earlier this year at Braglio Farms Hospitality, in Baltimore, to help launch a new menu concept with Hometown Restaurant Group.
Meanwhile, Allen has revamped some of the dinner menu at Tigerlily, such as returning the beloved bao buns to the menu, and fusing slow- smoked brisket, pork and other flavors into ramen, hibachi and other dishes.
And, although Tigerlily offers a wide variety of popular makimono, nigiri and sashimi for dinner service, sushi will not be available during weekend brunch.
Aloha brunch is available Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch carryout is currently available in-store order only, with online ordering to be included in the near future.
In addition to brunch service, Tigerlily is celebrating the return of bao buns to the menu, with special half-off pricing during Happy Hour, which runs from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Happy Hour guests also receive special pricing on traditional sushi and handrolls.
Tigerlily also offers daily dinner specials from 6 p.m. to close.
For a full menu and reservations visit https://www.tigerlilyferndale.com/ for more information.
Hometown Restaurant Group is a community of restaurants located in downtown Ferndale, Mich., each with its own distinct identity and flavor, with a shared vision to invigorate our city. We do this through the continual evolution of food, drink and service to evoke a positive emotional reaction with our guests and staff.
