Lucky Belly

Lucky Belly was such a cool spot! My husband and I decided to grab a few appetizers. We went with the wafu steak, shrimp gyoza, and the duck tacos. The duck tacos were definitely our favorite. They were so good that we even went back before our flight to get them one last time before leaving Hawai’i. My husband also tried the Bean’ To Box, which is their twist on an old-fashioned. He also ordered the hibiscus lemonade, and I got the Jasmine lime soda — both were super refreshing. The service was awesome, and the atmosphere was cozy and chill. Lucky Belly was definitely one of my favorite restaurants to eat in Hawai’i! I’m still thinking about those duck tacos as I write this review.

OMG….this place is absolutely amazing! Food 10. Atmosphere 10. Drinks 10. Service 10. Presentation 10. We pretty much raided the appetizer menu. Everything was delicious. The drinks were also top tier! Don’t sleep on Lucky Belly! You WILL NOT be disappointed!

Lucky Belly is a great spot for tasty food and drinks. Most of what we tried was delicious, and the crispy duck tacos are a definite must try, it was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The only miss for us was the pork belly bao, which could use a bit of improvement in seasoning. Still, overall a solid experience and worth a visit!

True to the name, we were extremely lucky bellies, especially coming here without a reservation and being able to sit at the counter but moreso this was exactly what we we needed. I’ve been eating authentic Asian food for the past several months and to have Asian fusion was like having a cool breeze hit your skin in the Gobi desert. We tried their specialty for the day, a three appetizer sampler of the pork belly bao, shrimp gyoza and oxtail dumplings. This could’ve been our main course and I would’ve been more than happy as is but we also ordered the crispy duck tacos and this was my favorite. It was the crunch that I’ve been missing in so many Asian meals I’ve had. So crispy to match the duck’s juices. I hope this luck carries out throughout the rest of the week cuz I’ll be back again this weekend for more!

Quaint and friendly restaurant offering appetizing bites including smoked octopus and duck tacos. The ramen bowls are rich in flavor without being overly salty or skimping on ingredients. The fungi (mushroom) one was balanced and satisfying. Cocktails were a bit mild in flavor but tasty. Fun vibe. Reservations recommended due to limited seating.

Beast Ramen Bowl, super rich and flavorful broth, and lamb lumpia. Service was super responsive and friendly. Gotta go back to try more on the menu!

The food here is very delicious, with friendly service and a chill ambiance. Portion sizes are generous and appetizers are generous. The bao is amazing and any ramen you order will not disappoint! Would definitely recommend!

It took forever to get a reservation here and so i was finally thrilled to get in there to try it out. I gotta say i think it was more hype for me so my expectations were super high. We tried the smoked octopus and duck tacos as apps. They were pretty good although i wish the tacos had a heavier hitting duck flavor. It kind of got lost. The smoked octopus was good and cooked well. As for the soups, we got the beast and the belly bowl. The beast i highly recommend if you love oxtail. It was super savory. As for the belly bowl, everything was melt in your mouth good. The broths overall are very soothing and recommend that. Keep in mind all apps come in 3 pieces except for the duck tacos. Overall, I’m pretty happy with the experience but I’m not dying to go back super soon.

Celebrated early Christmas dinner with friends. We made reservation at 5pm. It was a busy night but all the servers were working very hard. Restaurant looks clean and neat. Food always good at Lucky Belly, I ordered the dishes as below:- 1. Pork Belly Bao - 10/10 2. Shrimp Gyoza - 10/10 3. Crispy Duck Taco - 10/10 4. Smoked Octopus- 7/10 5. Lobster Moco - 8/10 Don't miss this place, good food with great services.

The food has absolutely no flavor or seasoning I got the Wafu Steak, Shrimp Dumplings, and Octopus. First, the portion size was too damn small and despite having sauces for each one, they were all severely lacking any flavor No item has any flavor I leave confused and empty as to why people say they "love the flavor", I have no clue wtf they are talking about

Feeling lucky... I do have many mental checks of places that I've love to check out and yes Lucky Belly is definitely one of them and the other lucky moment is that I was able to enjoy it with Terry K. Located on the corner of Smith and N Hotel Street it's a lovely spot just outside of Chinatown. Walking in I love the brick decor giving that downtown industrial vibe as the restaurant itself isn't that big but still gives you room between tables. Menu items is quite unique as I didn't expect to find Ramen here which I do see many come here to enjoy but decided to give the "Oriental Chicken Salad" as it comes with karaage chicken that got me very curious to try though before that we got the "Lamb Lumpia" which was a very flavorful bite as it has kimchi as well giving it the various asian flair. Let me tell you their salad can feed a party starting with over a dozen chicken karaage surrounding the rim of the bowl was brimming with salad so fresh and flavorful with a light sesame dressing...and no I couldn't finish it and you'll never know looking at my leftovers that I was just that lol! Service was very fast and efficient and I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch and with a bit of lucky find street parking is close for us to enjoy...lucky me! Thank you!

Food is hit or miss and the service is absolutely horrible. Witnessed multiple people have to stand up and beg to pay so they are no longer held hostage in this shit hole. Even if we wanted to order more food and drinks it would be impossible since the staff is non-existent. Also, a whole tray of dirty glasses was left on the next table for the over an hour we were stuck there. Clearly they give zero fucks about the customer here. Had the lamb shank and it was very underwhelming. Flavorless and bland. Pretty tender but could have been more fall apart. The only saving grace that is the reason this isn't 1 star was the scallop cone sushi. The bone marrow risotto inside was amazing and the only negative was the scallops being slightly overcooked inside.

Lucky Belly was such a cool spot! My husband and I decided to grab a few appetizers. We went with the wafu steak, shrimp gyoza, and the duck tacos. The duck tacos were definitely our favorite. They were so good that we even went back before our flight to get them one last time before leaving Hawai'i. My husband also tried the Bean' To Box, which is their twist on an old-fashioned. He also ordered the hibiscus lemonade, and I got the Jasmine lime soda -- both were super refreshing. The service was awesome, and the atmosphere was cozy and chill. Lucky Belly was definitely one of my favorite restaurants to eat in Hawai'i! I'm still thinking about those duck tacos as I write this review.

Checked out Lucky Belly again and it was even better than before. Our server Sterling(I think) was awesome, he kept coming by and checking on us. Parked in the public parking up the block, which made it easy. The food was awesome for the most part. The only negative I can mention was the whole Fried Tai Snapper was a little dry, but other than that, outstanding food. I had a few Nado beers which are always good, but one recommendation I have is to try the Smoked Yuzu Whiskey Sour. Tasty. Anyway, check them out when you're in Chinatown. Alooooooooha and happy eating.

Went to Lucky Belly in Chinatown and wow--this spot is a gem! My friends ordered the pork belly bao, crispy duck tacos, bi bim bap, and the miso-braised lamb leg. Everything looked INSANE, and they couldn't stop raving about the crispy duck tacos and pork belly bao (their top faves)! I have a ton of food allergies (gluten, dairy, soy, sesame, oats), so I didn't expect to be able to eat much--but I was blown away by how accommodating they were. The chef personally helped adjust the dish, and the waitress had amazing suggestions and made me feel taken care of. I ended up getting the bi bim bap with smoked octopus (yes, octopus!) and it was next level. The octopus had a perfect crunch on the outside, was tender on the inside, and seasoned beautifully. The bowl was big, satisfying, and absolutely delicious. Not many Asian fusion spots can work around my allergies, but Lucky Belly made me feel welcomed--not like a burden. Can't recommend this place enough for allergy-conscious foodies and flavor chasers alike. I'll definitely be back. Thank you for the great experience!

I made reservations for 4 of us on a Friday night. We shared the smoked octopus, fried snapper on a bed of edamame garlic fried rice - Thai style, oxtail dumplings, crispy duck tacos, and lobster shumai (which I did not eat). My favorite was the oxtail dumplings, while everyone else said it was a tie between that and the lobster shumai. We all were excited to eat the snapper, but it was a little dry and I couldn't taste the Thai spices. I still need to try the ramen one day. Guess I need to put it back on my list for places to try again.

I haven't been to Lucky Belly in years (don't work downtown anymore), so when I found myself in the neighborhood at lunchtime, I jumped at the chance to revisit an old favorite. Oh my gosh--what a treat! I was introducing a friend to Lucky Belly for the first time, and she suggested we start with the Shrimp Gyoza. I expected something tasty but fairly standard, and instead was completely wowed. These were large, generously filled dumplings with distinct, delicious flavors--nothing muddled or bland. The edamame avocado purée and ponzu took them over the top. For mains, my friend went with the classic Belly Bowl, and I returned to an old favorite, the Fungi Bowl. Both were every bit as satisfying as I remembered--rich, flavorful broth, tender noodles, and toppings that bring it all together. We happily slurped and scooped until we couldn't eat another bite and were thrilled to leave with leftovers for the next day. Lucky Belly remains a Honolulu gem. If you haven't been in a while (or ever), it's absolutely worth the visit!

This has become my brother in law's most proclaimed favorite! And it was an accidental find for us! We intended on going to a different restaurant around the block but they were closed. It's Chinatown, so parking is naturally a challenge. We quickly found this restaurant on Yelp and were seated right away. The tables were clean and seating was bench style. Ambiance was calming with moderate lighting. I did have to read the menu for hubs because of that but we enjoyed the calmer mood. The staff was very attentive the entire time. I guess I was too hungry to take photos! Eesh lol. BILs fave was the lamb lumpia. He is now OBSESSED with them! Every time we talk food, he brings them up again! LOL!! And their ramen! Deep flavors that meshed so well together. Just the right amount of saltiness and umami. The brothers enjoyed a few carafes of sake. I took tiny sips and enjoyed the selection! Lighter with clean tastes. We look forward to our next meal here!

Booked a last minute dinner in Chinatown during vacation. My boyfriend and I loved this place! The server was very friendly & attentive. They recommended the appetizer sampler plate, which included the pork belly bao and lobster and beef dumplings. It was all so good- a great twist to your usual dim sum dishes! Our favorite dish was the duck tacos. They were flavorful and the meat was tender- we were so glad to only share it between ourselves! The ramen was also a yummy plus to our dinner. Overall, we had an amazing time at Lucky Belly and look forward to our next HI trip to visit again. It eventually got busy soon after opening in the afternoon so I recommend RSVPing as there are limited seats inside.

My favorite eats in Hawaii HANDS DOWN! To start off, the service was quick, we immediately got seated down once we walked in. A bit dark inside, but mysterious haha!!! We got the Monkey Cocktail, which was strong and yummy, you could really taste the pina colada puree. We ordered the special trio for the night which was Pork Belly Baos 2x , Lobster Shu Mai 2x and from what I remember Har Gow 2x. All VERY DELICIOUS. Next appetizer was DUCK TACOS! Warm crispy outer shell with meaty duck elevated with flavorful greens and drizzled with chili oil. Our main dish for the night was Kimchi ramen it had a jammy egg and so much flavor. Wow unbelievable. Best place in Honolulu, and to end off my trip with this place was the highlight of my vacation. Thank you to the staff for making this a great experience!

Located in the heart of Chinatown HNL. Cute little venue with a contemporary look on the inside. Parking situation is a little tough so give yourself a little extra time when coming here. They have a great selection of alcohol. My wife and friend got hot sake. It was smooth and floral and a great complement to our meals. I got the Attack on Titan cocktail which was a whiskey sour based drink with a hint of rosemary. Their spin on the drink was a unique twist I thoroughly enjoyed. We got their ramen as our entrees. I thought they were def more on the expensive side at first but their portions were HUGE. The beast bowl came with brisket and oxtail wontons. It was just a ratatouille of savory flavors and tender meats that just disintegrate in your mouth. I left there full and satisfied. Def one of my top dining experiences in HNL.

To be honest, I remember when lucky belly used to do the after hours window and that was the best food in the world. Not sure if they still do that, but those days, the food hit! Lucky belly is good food. They are know for their ramen, but it's never my favorite. Flavors are all good, but not very spectacular. I do like going there for some Pau Hana drinks and a couple apps. But the portions of the apps are small for the price. I usually like sitting at the bar because we get served better there. Sometimes the service was off sitting at the tables. Not sure why, just felt longer. Other than that, it is a great restaurant for lunch dates and after work eats/drinks. Sleek look and perfect area on the corner of N Hotel and Smith.

Came here with family on a Friday night. We all liked the pork belly bao and the crispy duck tacos. Bao was fluffy and the pork belly was super tender. The duck was juicy - almost like pulled pork style. Very interesting and tasty. Beast bowls were huge and super filling! My sister in law had the lucky bowl with vegetarian broth and said it was too salty for her. I thought their regular broth was delicious and rich. Our server was very nice and attentive. She was working hard and zipping all around the dining room, bar, kitchen. Restaurant is small but they do not crowd the tables, which was nice. While it did not seem crowded, it looks like reservations are highly recommended. We saw people walk up and were told they could be placed on a wait list in case someone did not show up for their reservation. Otherwise, there were no promises on time.

Just recently revisited the restaurant. We had the appetizer trio which included the oxtail dumpling, pork belly Bao, and lobster shu mai. All items were very good. We then moved onto a miso braised lamb shank in a congee. We were getting kinda full by the time the main course came around. We did eat some, but opted to take it home. It was a bit too spicy for our tasting, and a bit heavy overall. We decided to take it back, just in case we got hungry later. When packaging the food, it was soupy and the server put the food in a clamshell container and then gave us a plastic bag. The entire item was dripping and a soggy mess by the time we got back (20 minutes). We threw the whole thing out.

True to the name, we were extremely lucky bellies, especially coming here without a reservation and being able to sit at the counter but moreso this was exactly what we we needed. I've been eating authentic Asian food for the past several months and to have Asian fusion was like having a cool breeze hit your skin in the Gobi desert. We tried their specialty for the day, a three appetizer sampler of the pork belly bao, shrimp gyoza and oxtail dumplings. This could've been our main course and I would've been more than happy as is but we also ordered the crispy duck tacos and this was my favorite. It was the crunch that I've been missing in so many Asian meals I've had. So crispy to match the duck's juices. I hope this luck carries out throughout the rest of the week cuz I'll be back again this weekend for more!

It's not easy to find a place that is open late at night especially on a weeknight our plane didn't arrive until evening after we got settled at the hotel and went swimming before the pool closed we were able to still have a very nice meal before hitting the hay sack. We were the only ones there but our host did not make us feel as though she had had a long day and was ready to get home. My husband said that the interior felt like he was in New York again. He op's and awed at each delectable bite which but I had succeeded in my plot to please him because I picked the spot.

Such a fun spot! Perfect pre-show location with a wide selection of apps and entrees. We chose the dim sum sampler which came with 6 pieces of house made dumplings! Pork Belly bao with hoisin was very traditional and exactly what you would expect. We loved the lobster dumpling that was soooo unctious and rich. The oxtail dumpling was also a hit. As we sat down at the bar a "neighbor" promptly said..get the crispy duck tacos! Whoa! He was so right! Juicy, crispy sweet and umami to the max! The winner though was the scallop risotto cone sushi. What a revelation. I can't wait to return and try their Ramen.

Not sure why this place has so many good ratings, must be for the other apps but the ramen here is not it. Came out lukewarm and tasted very bland. The service was also under par, took 40 mins to get our food and the restaurant was not very crowded either.

We ordered the pork buns, chicken salad and fish daily special and shared amongst 3 people. The food was good but a little pricey compared to other local restaurants. The service was very good and the waiters were kind. The restaurant was very clean and had a nice ambiance to meet with friends and family!

Discovered Lucky Belly while walking Chinatown and needing somewhere to eat for dinner. Street parking was easy around 5pm and lots of surface lots/garages within a block or two. Outside the restaurant is very unsuspecting and I even tried to get into the restaurant using the wrong door. Note, entrance is not on hotel street but on Smith street. Inside was very simple and clean and had a cool modern aesthetic. Service was amazing. We arrived just as they opened at 5pm on a Tuesday and the host/waitress and bartender (I also think he was manager or owner) were very welcoming and attentive. Note, I made a reservation just in case but we definitely did not need it at this time of day! Menu was extremely creative and the plating was gorgeous. However, the food was just okay. If I ate with my eyes this would have been 10/10 but the food was lacking in flavor. Ordered the appetizer sampler special which came with the lobster shu mai, pork belly bao and oxtail dumplings. Lobster was cooked well but the sauce and shu mai itself were not very flavorful. The noodle wrapper was good! Pork belly bao and oxtail dumplings also lacked flavor and were overcooked but again the bao and the noodle for the dumpling were perfection. For our mains we ordered the snapper special (snapper and garlic rice) and the ramen beast bowl. Again, plating was perfect and all the components of a perfect dish were there but everything tasted a bit bland. Overall, would recommend for a cute bite out, great for photos on the gram, good drinks and nice service but if you want to die for tasting food I might skip this one.

I came in an hour before closing. The restaurant was pretty packed. Waiting for a very short time til we got seated. Our server was also the host and the bartender, it was very impressive how he was able to multitask as well as he did. I was surprised to hear how limited they were on opening hours for lunch since I felt the place was doing so well. The food was delicious. The oxtail wonton has tons of flavor. The broth was also tasty. The bao was soft and fresh. I wish they served desserts though. The place was cute, the artwork was a nice touch.

Service was nice and courteous. The food was amazing. The company was great. What more can one ask for on a date night? * Lobster Shu Mai 5/5 - The shu mai was an explosion of flavors of warm lobster goodness. The lobster filling was so good. The sauce was a white lemon butter sauce with hints of seafood. * Wafu Steak 5/5 - The steak was tender though not a lot of flavors on its own. The sweet, citrusy light soy sauce was what made this dish amazing. * Beast Ramen 4/5 - This ramen came with 3 types of meat - tender brisket, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs, and meh wontons (they were oxtail wontons but tasted like sugary kalua pork wontons...). The noodles and broth were good though not special. The soft egg was a yummy poached egg. Would be even better if it was seasoned. * Li Hing Lemonade 5/5 - Tasty salted plum lemonade drink.

This restaurant was really clean. The service was fast. The food was okay. The duck tacos were a 10/10. I recommend. It was juicy and the sauce on top was so good.also recommend the hibiscus lemonade $7, but 10/10. I also got the beast ramen, but I truly did not care for it. There was no flavor to it. I saw the brisket and wontons, but the menu also described it to have short ribs and I didn't have any.

Some of the best ramen I've ever had! Friendly staff and great portion sizes. They also sell my favorite sake!

The pictures are from two separate visits but both times I ordered the Belly Bowl which was the ramen. The Belly Bowl was packed because it includes three types of pork: bacon, charsiu, and sausage. It also comes with loads of bean sprouts and wakame. The duck tacos were also yummy and the scallop cone sushi was also quite interesting. Service is very attentive and offered good information of items we were thinking of getting. Lunch time is quiet - I don't even think you need to make a reservation, but dinner is busier especially when there things going on downtown.

Came here for an early dinner and it didn't disappoint! The place is very low key, brought out 2 kids who both got ramen and loved it! Oxtail dumplings are 100/10! Service was very quick and the portions are very large.

Came here to catch up with my bestie for dinner on a weekday evening. Devoured the Lobster Shu Mai and Lucky Bowls and had leftover for my lunch the next day. Quality service that was quick, attentitve, and not overbearing. The atmosphere is calm and quiet, being that located in the middle of Downtown, most people would think otherwise. Can't wait to come back again :)

Good pork belly baos! This was our first stop on the island since we love pork belly baos. The restaurant is cute, but only 1 server/host/bartender made everything very slow. Took forever to get our drinks and food. We ordered the pork belly baos which are delicious and shared a salad which was ok. Overall, it's good and would return just for the appetizers or ramen since that looked really good

The lighting was dim so hard to get clear photos but the food was 10/10. It was a great choice for an open-late chinatown meal with friends, and our server gave us great recommendations too. We got two ramen bowls (which seem pretty much the same base, just changing out protein options), two appetizers and an entrée with some drinks. The prices are definitely on the higher end but super delicious and filling too. The duck tacos, which I'd known as being the must-order, did not disappoint. Super crispy light shell and a saucy tender duck filling. Totally drool worthy. The server recommended we try the bone marrow risotto filled Inari, which at first looked amusingly underwhelming, but was an absolute flavor bomb of creamy, savory risotto that had us all exclaiming "oh my god' in unison. The ramen was great- noodles were springy, a flavorful broth that wasn't too salty, and my favorite bite was the oxtail dumpling swimming inside. The lamb with rice porridge was also decadent while feeling cozy- rice porridge always brings me back to childhood. So good! Next time I'll try out the takeout window spot too :)

Had to come here after hearing so many good things about Lucky Belly and I felt like it didn't disappoint, but also wasn't the best ramen or noodle bowl I've ever had. We came here as a group after getting drinks nearby and had a reservation because it was a larger group, so was happy to be seated right away. Surprisingly, it was not super busy on a Friday night and quite empty in fact. We got our orders in right away and had some appetizers which were pretty good. Overall I think food flavor wise, most of the flavor is there. There is just nothing super AMAZING about it, but its a super solid bowl of noodles. The appetizers were great and the servers were friendly. Definitely not a place I'd wait in line for, but would come back!

First night in Waileia and we were too worn out to join our group for dinner. Pulled up Uber Eats to find something and Lucky Belly popped up. I had marked it earlier on Yelp as a place I'd like to try. Ordering was easy but I guess 6:30 is a really busy time. Poor driver waited about an hour for our food, but it was nice and hot when he delivered. We both had the Ono Fish Sandwich. It's almost served like sliders on one long roll that can be pulled apart into 3 neat little sandies. Really yummy and the fish was cooked nicely and we liked the fries and their special sauce. I would definitely be interested in going there in the future to try them again.

Amazing food presentation, modern gastro pub with beautiful food with Asian and Hawaiian roots. I really liked the concept. The part we got was a bit too rich and less fresh than I wanted. May be it was because we went in close to closing. I thought the food wasn't as tasty as in other reviews. The staff was super nice. We tried a variety of things and sat on the bar stools. Overall it was less than optimal experience for me. But I could see others having a good time and the food looked fantastic in the photos.

I like to go to restaurants on slow nights. I want to see what the "slow night" crew can do, sure, but I also want the team to be able to put their best foot forward. Anyone that's worked a kitchen knows busy nights can cause some problems to slip through the cracks. That being said, on a Monday: Crispy Duck Tacos: I should end with these, but they were the first thing I ate. Wow. Wow. Wow. Texture, perfect. You can easily pick up each one and bit into them and they are surprisingly not messy at all, unlike traditional tacos. The tortilla was PERFECT. You could hear the crunch but it was so subtle, you almost couldn't feel it. The filling was insane. Nothing was overpowered and you're instantly punched in the face by the duck, cilantro, and honey. You can taste all three distinctly, showcasing expertise on all levels. These are easily one of the best dishes I've EVER eaten. Lobster Moco: Beautiful presentation, awesome riff on a classic, local staple. I prefer it to the actual. I'd order it again, but since I went so hard on the tacos, I have to nitpick: the rice and gravy was the star of the show here, not the lobster croquette. Perfectly cooked, creamy yet firm, almost risotto-ish. The gravy was perfectly seasoned and meshed well with the rice (and was lobster-flavored as well I believe). The croquette, I tried by itself and the texture was spot on, but seemed underseasoned a bit. I almost couldn't tell there was lobster in it, despite there being A LOT of lobster in it. BUT..you get a bite with the croquette, rice, and gravy, and you're in heaven. Not pictured but noteworthy: I got some of the oxtail dumplings, the lobster shu mai, and scallop cone sushi (to go). The lobster shu mai was okay compared to everything else (it would blow away your general shu mai at any other restaurant), and the oxtail and scallop were great, although I need to go back and get them hot so I can judge them at temp without driving home in traffic only to have them all mixed together. If you take one thing away from this review: if you are on Oahu, go to Lucky Belly and get the Crispy Duck Tacos!!!!!!!

We came to the Lucky Belly after looking for a late dinner spot and this was absolutely perfect! We got the trio appetizer special with the pork belly bao, lobster dumplings, and the oxtail dumplings. These were all so delicious! We got the Samurai X and One Man Punch for our drinks and they were super tasty. Finally, we got the Beast ramen bowl and it was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend and the service was fantastic. Had a wonderful and intimate dinner!

Love love love. Easily the best bowl of ramen I've ever had and the pork boa buns. So soft, so delicious, and that sauce had such great umami I don't know why but the ladle they gave with the ramen was awesome and I enjoyed it so much. Don't know why but you'll understand I got the belly ramen which had three different types of pork. They kid next to me asked for it but just all pork belly and I wish I did that because the pork belly was cooked perfectly. Not too much brine and flavorful. The broth is could drink gallons of Our waitress was a doll as well. It was dimly lit and a great date spot If you're visiting and staying in Waikiki make sure to head over here !!

Very friendly and attentive staff. Located walking distance from hotel. Quaint cute place. Pork belly bao was tasty. Crispy duck tacos amazing. Oxtail dumplings were so good. Lobster shumai okay. Li Hi mui lemonade was also good.

Overall it was a great experience. We did arrive before our reservation and were not promptly greeted but that's ok. The fungi bowl was good, but the broth lacked character, but that could just be the style of it. The chili sauce provided at the table enhanced it and added an additional dimension to the dish. Overall I really enjoyed it. Everyone was really nice. It was very clean. I would come back. We also had the oxtail dumplings. It was disappointing to only get three of them and then have to figure out who got the last one in a party of two lol.

Pretty bad for the price. Automatic "merchant fee" and 20% gratuity for what? Barely serviced us at all. Ask for higher AC and that request was denied.

I've had lucky belly on my list for a while but I was waiting for the right occasion to make a visit. We had made dinner reservations at 7 on a Saturday. While it didn't take us long to get seated, service was a little slow since it was a Saturday night. The restaurant has a dim lighting almost intimate vibe. There are high chairs as well as long tables to accommodate larger groups. They have a fun and interesting drink menu. My party started off by ordering drinks and appetizers. I ordered the Alice in Borderland, I'm a mezcal fan and very much enjoyed this drink (I ordered 2). My friends ordered the sake and kirin special, and the restaurant's version a whiskey sour. We all enjoyed our drinks Appetizers: crispy duck tacos. These tacos were delicious and a favorite of the table Smoked octopus. Octopus when cooked correctly is very tasty. This was my favorite appetizer. The octopus was cooked perfectly and had a nice spicy kick. I would definitely order this again. I had the shrimp kimchee ramen. I was pleasantly surprised to find that my shrimp were crispy. The crunch was a nice textural difference to the soft noodles and seaweed. I do think that maybe there was too much seaweed. I was sad to only find 3 shrimp in my large bowl of ramen. The broth itself had a lovely spicy flavor. All of the men in my party ordered the beast bowl. They seemed to enjoy it and finished it before I got the opportunity to snag a taste. I would come back to try more drinks and appetizers

This is my go to place to eat after seeing a show at the Hawaii Theater. They are one of the few places that has a kitchen open later in Chinatown. I have eaten here twice now and have not been disappointed in anything I have eaten. Always an appetizer and a plate, eat half and take home the rest. Spice is on point, temperature on point, as well as flavor and texture. The place has a small seating area, but I always sit at the bar. The bartender does a great job of taking care of me. Highly recommend!

I'd say 3.5 but I'll around it up to 4. Love the ambiance. Great hang out spot! The menu is quite interesting and as a group of 5 we got to sample a lot of different items. Their crispy duck tacos were good. Spring rolls were tasty too. We had the jook (asian congee) and it was very subpar, not worth the money either. My mom makes it better. The other dishes were on the salty side, a bit too much flavor. The dumplings were not good at all. They fell apart easily and the filling inside was meh. So I'd say the dishes were hit or miss. However their menu changes from time to time so it's worth to check back and try again!

Food 10/10 - Everything was ono. The Happy Hour Omakase is the way to go. You need to be there before 5:30p though, but worth $35 for 13 dishes! By 6pm, it started to get crowded. Service 10/10 - She was very attentive and thorough with her explanation. She was training someone but I could tell she would have done the same if she wasn't. There were other people delivering the food, they talked fast to explain what was what they when they dropped off the food, but our server always came by to check in on us. Ambience 10/10 - You can't tell how nice it looks from the outside, which is cool. When you walk in, on the right there's bar seating "Yakitori" bar. They have a smoke hood but some of the smoke does linger in the restaurant. We didn't come out smelling like smoke though, LOL. There are tables in the middle and "booth" chairs and tables on the left. Location 10/10 - It's easy to find in downtown. We parked at Mark's garage. The bathroom is outside in the back of the restaurant, but bathroom was clean. Looks like there were more restaurants and other stores but I didn't look around.

Very tasty food and great portions! Highly recommend. The drinks and service were superb! Our servers were great at providing recommendations and guiding us through the menu. Everything tasted delicious. My husband wanted to go back to get their signature Ramen but it was closed on Sunday, the day were departing from vacation.

Lucky Belly lives up to its name! I was mostly just looking for a good glass of wine to end the evening but took a glance at their menu. I ended up ordering the Crispy Duck Tacos. They were DELICIOUS! 5 decent sized tacos over some greens with flavorful duck meat, so juicy and sweet. Topped with a mildy spicy sweet sauce. The place isn't huge, so it would be a great place to catch for a dinner date, lunch date or even solo meal like I did this time. Simple, mix of natural and industrial decor, cool art, and the bartenders/ staff were all awesome. Glad I caught them in a mellow moment and got to talk story. Can't wait to go back. There's a Miso Lamb dish I can't wait to try!

The servers were nice. We only tried the ramen and pork belly bao. The bao was juicy and fragrant, but I had better ramen. There was too much seaweed and bean sprouts that every bite tasted like seaweed and sprouts. The lighting in the restaurant was dim and moody, but overall not bad.

We visited Lucky Belly (Asian Fusion and ramen bar) on a weeknight for an early dinner. As the restaurant is located in Chinatown, parking is either street meters or nearby parking garages. Since we made reservations on open table, we snagged the large table by the front window. Service was very attentive as we were the first ones there for the evening! We started with their crispy duck tacos but asked for sauces on the side since our daughter has a low spice tolerance. The deep fried wonton shells were the perfect vessel for the flavorful savory meat and cabbage, and the sauces were great! However, I was not overly impressed with the ramen. While I loved the unique toppings offered like the short rib, brisket, and oxtail wontons (beast bowl), the broth seemed watery. From the menu description, it was unclear what flavor and style of broth they were going for in the first place. Toppings wise, the soft egg was nicely cooked, the meats were tender, but I found the oxtail wonton's wrapper to be quite thick and doughy. I was intrigued by some of the appetizers on the menu, and if I were to return, I'd probably stick to those and skip the ramen!

First time visitor!! I was pleasantly surprised and truly enjoyed my meal. Service was speedy, the setting was nice and quaint for the time of day I went. Everyone was very friendly. I will come back on my next trip.