Lucky Rabbit Noodles - Review - DUMBO - New York - The Infatuation
"Unlike a lot of the Pinterest-appropriate restaurants around Dumbo, this convenient little noodle bar is refreshingly DIY—though it's moved from what was essentially a stairwell under the Manhattan Bridge to a larger space in a warren-like building on Front Street. Lucky Rabbit might not be much more than a couple of tables and an open kitchen with big vats on the other side, but it's got something special going on. We realized this the second we slurped our first dill-topped matzo ball soup dumpling, next to a photo of the (sadly deceased) pet rabbit that inspired the name. Whether you're down for inventive dishes—like those dumplings or rice with buffalo sauce—or not, Lucky Rabbit is simply an incredible takeout option for doughy, soupy things in the area. And it's a cool spot to impress someone who’s visiting town and has recently enjoyed viewing the undersides of NYC's finest bridges. Food Rundown Matzo Ball Soup Dumpling They work. Ground chicken and matzo taste surprisingly good inside a droopy dumpling, served conveniently in what looks like a mini muffin wrapper. photo credit: Sonal Shah Lil’ Swimmers Dumpling Soup A noodle soup with dumplings, too, also known as the best of both worlds. The broth is gingery and deep, the dumplings are soft, and the noodles (procured from Chinatown in Sunset Park) are nice and chewy. photo credit: Sonal Shah Braised Beef & Noodles This heartier dish hits the spot every time, even when it's a little greasy. Thick noodles tangle with 12-hour braised beef, in a broth that's studded with scallions, fried shallots, and other aromatics. photo credit: Sonal Shah Send Noods If you can look past the name, these are some pretty good peanut noodles, with a sauce as creamy as good lipstick. Pineapple Chef Rice There’s more to Lucky Rabbit than noodles and dumplings. Like this rice, which is full of good stuff like pineapple, tofu (or chicken), ginger, carrots and celery. photo credit: Sonal Shah" - Sonal Shah
