a skewer of food on a white plate
Karage and Squid
a plate of food on a table
a dish of meat and vegetables
a plate of chicken wings and chopsticks
Grilled squid
people sitting at tables in a restaurant
Sailor moon cocktail
Manga Bill Holder
Chicken liver, chicken hearts, crispy chicken skin, and quail eggs
The Bar
a plate of food and a glass of beer
drink
interior, sushi and sashimi
sushi and sashimi, drink
drink, oysters and mussels
interior
Sweet potato fries, grilled squid and spicy tuna tacos
Crispy pig ears
Bar area
Indoors
Angelina R.
Dec 16, 2024
Spectacular vibes!! There is a live DJ playing absolute bangers and adding to the club-like atmosphere. The lights are dim but bright enough to see your delicious food. And the music is loud, but quiet enough to chat with your friends. Also, the prices are fair for the authentic and tasty flavors of each menu item. And speaking of the menu, there's tons of options making this a great stop for even picky eaters to get the chance to immerse themselves in high end Japanese cuisine.As for the service, it was respect, quick, and cheerful. They offer customizable drinks, cocktails, meals, and desserts, all made with fresh ingredients and offering a depth of flavor. I highly recommend the tonkotsu ramen. It was flavorful and each component shined with individual flavor from the soft pork to the jammy egg to the creamy broth to the springy noodles. All in all, a great bowl of ramen that's up there with some of the most authentic ramen shops in NYC. Also, you certainly get a bang for your buck with the portion sizes here. I definitely recommend this spot for a chill, good-vibe dinner and drinks with friends that still serves up some great Japanese cuisine.
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Rachel H.
Dec 5, 2024
Lucky Cat was a delicious and comforting experience. I went for lunch, and they have a pre fixe menu available for $15-18. It includes salad, drink, and select entrees - a deal! Also draft beers for $3. I had the tonkotsu ramen ($19, similar to other ramen places in the city). The broth was silky and extremely flavorful without being overly greasy. Multiple layers and types of garlic flavor. Toppings with top notch and the chasu was some of the most tender I've had. They took the time to sear the toppings (like bamboo!), which gave extra smoky yummy flavor. Thin, toothy noodles. YUM!The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the ramen I wanted wasn't on the lunch special menu. Will definitely be going back!
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George C.
Nov 28, 2024
I've been a fan of Lucky Cat for a while - maybe 10 years now. Their ramen has always been solid - it's not a super specialty ramen that's had hype like Ivan Ramen or those spots. Came recently for weekday lunch and it's a fantastic deal. $16-18 for a small appetizer (they have good karaage) and the normal sizes ramen. +$3 for a Sapporo (which I got). Really good deal if you're in the area.We've also come here on many occasions - the big group dinner and drinks, the pregame for a night out, the post-night out food (and more beer and/or sake). It's just a really cool spot and a place I'll continue to go back to.
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Diana Q.
Dec 8, 2024
We were looking for an izakaya that was open before 5 and had a good menu and ended up here. The ambience is nice, lots of cute stuff and I liked the lighting and music. Not too loud either, you could definitely have a conversation here. We were seated quickly and didn't have to wait too long to order. Once we did order, the food came out very fast and was extremely good. They have happy hour everyday and have anime themed cocktails. The Sailor moon ended up being my cup of tea, and I had 2. It's sweet, but not syrup sweet and was great for cutting through the rich foods we ordered. Definitely would come again.
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Disha G.
Oct 30, 2024
I had such high hopes but I was not pleased with the place. Definitely ambience is good but service is slow and kind of interfering one. The food was expensive for quantity and quality. Maybe their ramen is good!
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Anna D.
Apr 13, 2024
Super great place for post work drinks and food! Really reminiscent of Japan Izakaya that is bustling and colorful, and has easily shareable $18 pitchers. Extensive variety of apps for both meat eaters and vegetarians. We got the grilled squid, tuna crispy rice and shishito peppers. All hits. The service was pretty great considering the crowd.
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Traci B.
Dec 30, 2024
This place was so delicious! The cocktails are fun & creative. The scene here is nice and calm with good music playing in the background. I tried the aged tofu, and the Lucky cat ramen. I was happy with my choices. I definitely would come back here again!
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Jessica C.
Dec 27, 2024
Amazing service, very kind, great food and good drinks!! :)) 10/10 would come here again, portions are very generous.
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Patrick N.
Nov 26, 2024
Izakaya with a wide selection. It's a great place to get a beer with some friends and ordered some food. It has a casual vibe with OK prices, considering it's midtown
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Mitesh P.
Feb 3, 2025
It's an awesome place! The staff is amazing. Food is very tasty. Come and enjoy the great atmosphere.
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