Lucky Star

I really wanted to love this place but the overall experience fell flat. We walked in at 11am on a Saturday, and service experience was extremely confusing. We told the host we wanted to order coffee and food and he instructed us to go to the counter. At the counter there was only a coffee menu, so we ordered coffee and paid and were instructed to use a QR code to look at the food menu. We then sat down to look at the food menu and went back at the counter to order, where we were told that it would then be table service and that they would bring the check when we were done. This seemed confusing and inconsistent. The coffees came out within 10 minutes and were excellent. They were truly delicious and unique from other cafes in Atlanta. I’d definitely come back for the coffee. The food however took much longer. Both of us ordered some variation of the scallion pancake. Despite being one of two parties in the cafe, the first pancake took 30 minutes to come out and the second took 45. The food was good but didn’t justify the long wait. I’d come back for only the coffee. I think this restaurant would be better served if it acted as a cafe or better defined the service interactions with customers. The baristas were excellent and the service itself was very good, just confusing for the customers.

As a Taiwanese American, it is so hard to find a taste of our little island in the States. I tried not to set my expectations too high before coming, but man did they knock it out of the park! Here you can find tried and true classics like Lu Rou Fan (braised pork belly over rice) and Taiwanese red braised beef noodle soup, to an elevated homage to street foods like sausage in sausage and scallion pancake with egg and cheese (insert perfect opportunity to make it a crossover with bacon egg and cheese 😉). We haven’t even gotten to the unique coffee and cocktails, but you’ll just have to find out for yourself. Came last week with my good buddy and instantly knew I had to bring my family this weekend when they visited.

Lucky Star is my go-to spot in Atlanta. The vibe is always great, perfect for getting work done or just relaxing. The sweet potato fries and beef shank wraps are insanely good, and I love their variety of non-alcoholic drinks. The staff is super friendly…especially Ifeoma and Kay, they’re the best! I also wish more people knew about their Friday night DJ sets. This place is a hidden gem I’m always telling people about.

We visited Lucky Star on a Friday night for some after dinner cocktails recently, and had to share our fantastic experience. We ended up sitting at the bar, and were given recommendations from the bartender who greeted us immediately. We ended up going with the Little Lantern and Peachtree Plum cocktails, which were both so delicious, and inventive. The atmosphere and interior are gorgeous, and there was a super lively crowd accompanied by a DJ that really elevated the vibe. We will definitely be back for dinner or brunch, the food around us all looked great! Parking on the street was also super easy for us.

I stopped by for a coffee and was not disappointed! They use some great roasters, have an awesome set up, and craft some really special drinks. The team was also SO kind. Would definitely recommend. And I can’t wait to come back for food.

Amazing coffee! I ordered the Winter Lucky Star latte and have to give it a 10/10. Fresh and indulgent. The high quality of the espresso also shines through. So glad we have a unique, Taiwanese coffee spot in west midtown thats in a prime location! Excited to try the rest of their creations soon.

With a high end presentation, designer feel interior and chic/beautiful atmosphere, I wasn’t expecting food to be this authentic and more importantly just so so delicious…. Serving is not big and that’s what I want so I can order a few plus coffee and pastry and won’t be stuffed with just one thing. Sweet potato fries, my favorite, has the perfect balance of sweetness and crispiness (if this is a word). I could feel my teeth crushing the outer crispy skin and sinking into the center meaty part. Found my new pair with coffee. Yummy!! Gain Mien (the noodle)’s sweet meaty sauce tasted yummy and the noodle’s texture was great! Sausage in sausage brought back memories growing up in Taiwan. Presentation isn’t that authentic but actually prettier. Sometimes being “super authentic” isn’t necessarily a good thing. Very thoughtful that they provided gloves so I had the option to eat it with hand (the authentic way) or knife/fork…. The oyster pancake needs a crispy yet sticky texture and is considered tricky to cook right. Sauce could be a signature dish by itself, sweet with a hint of saltiness and light kick to it. They did a great job on both the pancake and sauce. Fly’s head oh my god, it could be cooked different ways back home and everyone could claim theirs authentic. I had not tried one that’s exactly like theirs but it was so so good! Spicy and salty with an enhanced smell of leek, might be a bit too salty by itself but mixed so well with a bowl of well cooked rice. The only “bad” thing about it was it made me wanna eat more rice than I should…. Coffee and pastry, with legacy from Mononoki, no doubt 5 stars. I am ready to come back for more and maybe will repeat all above with a larger group. Be ready to pay parking though, but it is worth it!!

Lucky Star has a pretty cool menu with some drink and food options. They also have a pretty roomy dining area with bar and table seating.

Lucky Star was amazing! The service was impeccable, the vibes of the restaurant were so cozy yet elevated, and the food was insanely good. I really enjoyed the beef scallion pancake wrap. My friend and I literally looked at each other and gasped at how good it was. The cocktails were so interesting and thoughtful, the presentation was lovely, and the staff here is so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. 12 out of 10 recommend. A hidden little gem

I had the opportunity to date and dine at Lucky Star and was not disappointed. The food, ambiance, and seating was just what I need to enjoy happy hour and some Taiwanese comfort food. When my wife decided to choose this, she shocked me with her loud exclamation of "OOOO I've been wanting to try this place!" Our waitress was attentive and gave great recommendations. She was just on board as we were with our choices and gave great feedback to help us anticipate the deliciousness to come. Although the happy hour menu was small it delivered on the flavor. The Island Bird cocktail was tart but paired well with the heaviness of the Mini Lu Rou Fan and brightened up the Murder Point Oysters (the sauce toppings elevated this to the max). We also had the Taiwanese Fried Chicken Sandwich which was enough for two people. I swear that it was just a whole chicken flattened and fried to perfection. The sweet potato fries that accompanied this dish were just the right amount and had a great balance of flavor of crispiness. Along with this were the Duck Fat Scallion Pancakes and Three Cup Chicken or should I say "Three Cup Heaven." I wish I didn't have to say that this meal was satisfying enough for me to just pass out on the nice and cushy seats with pillows but yeah... On top of this, I got the Crème Brûlée Croissant which would've made my day with a cup of their hot coffee. If you need a pick me up or something that leaves you cozy and happy, give Lucky Star a try. Happy Hour time is the best time!

I gave this restaurant 3 star because of the following; Food: meh. I had the beef noodle soup and my husband had the cold sesame noodle and we both agreed that the dishes were mediocre at best. The presentation was amazing but both dishes lacks flavor. Drinks: the drinks were great. We recommend the purified tomato with tonic. Interesting concept of purifying the tomato so the drink is clear and not red. Price: the prices were decent for the area. Ambience: it was nice and chill for Sunday afternoon. Overall,This place is super cute with friendly staff, but the food wasn't that great. I would come back to sit at the bar, but wouldn't eat here again.

Ambiance, with nice lighting and well-matched furniture, is swanky and upscale. The waitress told us she would bring out the menus, but ended up plopping a hilarious wood trapezoid on the table displaying a QR code. Definitely an unexpected sight. I'm in the boat of people who want a physical menu at a restaurant so this was a bit tragic. Strong start with the duck fat scallion pancake, with its satisfying layers and deep flavor. While it became a bit too salty on my 4th piece, the sauce was tangy and sweet, a great accompaniment to the savory pancake. All went downhill during the entrees though. The braised pork portion was absurdly miniscule. If you were to sum up the entirety of the pork, you could maybe create one piece of pork that was a 1 inch by 1 inch cube. I wish I was joking but I'm not. For $16 I would expect at least 7 times that amount of meat. Plus the sauce was extremely one-noted and just tasted salty. It was a real shame because the cucumbers, mustard greens, and soft boiled egg were excellent atop the fluffy rice. My boyfriend's spicy beef noodles were also a letdown. While the beef was tender, the sauce on the noodles tasted chemical-like and borderline inedible. The pineapple cake flavored ice cream was delicious though. Rich texture, almost like custard, with chunks of shortbread and pineapple purée. Portion size was sizable too. Might have to come back just for dessert next time

Super pretty new Asian fusion spot in Westside! We came for a group dinner and overall enjoyed the experience! The ambiance, service, and drinks were all fantastic, the only thing I would say could improve is some of the food. They also validate parking for 2 hours in the deck which is nice since parking in the area is a nightmare. We decided to do family style where we shared a few things. * Scallion pancakes: so good! Always a classic and love it when it's done well * 3 cup chicken: also would recommend! Flavor was great and definitely my favorite of the 3 dinner entrees * Lu rou fan: good but not even close to my family's version which has more umami flavor and wayyy more sauce! But I'm biased and the rest of the table liked it haha * beef noodle soup: the worst dish that we got! The table agreed it was flavorless so it was super disappointing. Overall I'd rate the food here a 3/5, but everything else that makes up the restaurant experience was great so I'm bumping the review to a 4/5!

The standout of this location is the location itself. A beautiful and spacious layout. We went pretty early in the day and only one person was sitting inside so I'll definitely be back to work. The coffees were pretty small, but concentrated with pretty solid flavor. I had an iced oat latte with simple syrup. They don't offer vanilla, just honey and simple syrup. I didn't get a picture of the croissant but this is one of the best croissant I've had in a while. Very buttery and flaky. I'll be back to check out some other options on the menu.!

Fresh off the plane from TPE I was excited to try the new lucky star. Very disappointed. The limited menu is fine, but I expected everything to be the best version of each item. That was not the case. Started with the oyster omelette. No thank you. Bean sprouts were raw; oysters were not in actual omelette; it tasted extremely fishy and it was $18! Next, scallion pancake was probably the best item I had. Just done well but $1 for soy sauce. That's crazy. A bottle is $2. We also had the beef noodle soup. It was fine, but better to be found on Buford highway. Drinks were the best part. Hibiscus was yummy. I will say service was great. The hostess was lovely as was everyone who served us. Definitely make a reservation. Restaurant is in the Star office building.

Came here on a weekend morning to try their pastries and drinks. I would say the service was okay, confusing concept. You can sit and they come to your table I think? It took some time and they didn't bring any utensils or straws so we still had to self serve anyways. The matcha was pretty good and I could tell they used ceremonial grade but for the price I was hoping they'd fill the cup up. The picture was before I even took a sip out of it. The egg tart was $6 and it came out cold! Not like sitting out cold but like from the fridge cold. We also thought the mocha cinnamon bun was small and the we couldn't really taste the cinnamon. Our favorite was the regular croissant. It was pretty flakey and good. They also do not validate parking here! I would say the prices are a little too steep and not really worth purposely coming to. Their food prices were even crazier!

It was definitely not what I was expecting! It is basically an "open air" restaurant in an office building. There is plenty of seating. The design is tres chic. The reception at the counter was a little cool but the waitress who brought me my snacks was very friendly. The drinks and the food are Taiwanese-influenced. I ordered their seasonal drink - which was divine. I ordered the ume tomato salad - which was refreshing- and the scallion pancake - which was just okay. (There are a number of restaurants on BuHi that offer a better version of the dish.) I got lucky with street parking because it was midday but during prime hours, parking could be challenging/pricy. I would definitely go back - and maybe try a couple of the other food items.

Tried this coffee shop for the first time, was pleasantly surprised! Was sad there was no parking validation so be prepared to pay $4. But the service was amazing, the coffee shop is beautiful, and the coffee was strong and delicious. Will definitely be back. Going to try to find some street parking next time

Amazing upscale Taiwanese bar, with interesting takes on food and drinks! As a Taiwanese-American, loved their food- although some might find it "overpriced", their spin on the food is well worth it. Of course they won't be as cheap as night markets, but the food is really good. Had the scallion pancake and sausage in sausage, and egg tart! The egg tart was super flaky with a soft center. Sausage in sausage was nicely garnished, tastes just as good if not better than night markets. Alcoholic cocktails were very nicely mixed. Will definitely recommend and come back to try more things!!

Cute little cafe spot. The coffee was alright in my opinion but they are still starting up I feel like. The scallion pancake however was great! Would recommend.

A big fan of Lucky Star already. The decor is gorgeous and translates well from day to night. I've been solo and with a friend and both times I had great service and enjoyed the majority of my food. Love their duck fat scallion pancakes and their Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup! The drink menu is still limited since they just opened but excited to come back once they are fully up and running. Only thing that isn't great is the expensive parking deck $16 for 2 hours.

This bar is amazing. We ordered the Harvest Moon, Bananas!, yuzu chocolate croissant, egg tart, sausage in sausage, and the scallion pancake. The duck fat and the crispiness of the pancake was perfection, and the sausage in sausage even impressed my Taiwanese-born partner. The pastries were flaky and perfectly fresh, and the drinks were mixed flawlessly. Jared was our very personable bartender, and we bonded over our shared love for NYX liquid eyeliner. We finished on a jasmine matcha latte and an apple jasmine coffee, both of which were sensational. On to the bar decor; the jade bar lives in my head rent free. The general vibe and decor is upscale, yet cozy. 10/10 would recommend!

First time here and I was greeted with an aesthetically pleasing, open concept restaurant. You can tell the owner took their time with the color and decor choice, it feels light and airy in the dining area and plays well with the decor of the surrounding area. Shay served us and was incredibly sweet and knowledgeable while giving us a rundown of the menu and some of her favorites. Drink service was fast and both matchas were well made (i like mine a bit sweeter so Shay gave me a little simple syrup on the side). The food is so good, flavorful, nicely portioned and warming. We were told that it's shareable and it is but if you're hungry I'd get your own entree and share an appetizer. Would be a great place to sit down and get some work done, have lunch, or dinner! Don't skip the scallion pancake, you'll regret it.

We went on a Saturday night and it wasn't too crowded. The interior and bar were very modern. Good ambiance for a date night. Ordered braised pork belly over rice. Pretty expensive for a small portion ($18!!). The pork was tender but a bit salty and not as much flavor as I'd hoped. For drinks I had the Metropolitan and Figgy Stardust which were both really light and refreshing! Our bartenders were attentive and helpful. I would come back for the ambiance and drinks and skip the food.

Lucky Star is such a lovely quaint little restaurant! It gives subtle speakeasy vibes - I really enjoyed the peaceful and elegant atmosphere paired with happy staff and amazing and Taiwanese food and drink. My favorite thing was the tea eggs, and the green lantern cocktail .

This place is always incredible. The service, the vibe and the food and cocktails! It's rare to have all these days. I'd like to go back and try the cocktail omakase they have. I had the melon cocktail and the sparkling rose, both tasty. We had the beef scallion pancake wrap - the beef melted in your mouth and the pancake was perfectly crispy.

Look - vibes are cute enough and the staff is very kind and professional. Disclaimer: I went there for brunch and focused on the brunch menu. The food was so bad. We got the sesame noodles, scallion pancakes, soy milk + curler, egg tart, and a French toast. Curler was rock hard, worst sesame noodles of my life (I love sesame noodles), overpriced egg tart ($7 for a tiny tart is insane), scallion pancakes were just ok, but the sauce was good. French toast was eh. I like to try new restaurants with my friends so this is bound to happen, but I eat for enjoyment and this left me feeling empty.

My review comes from a bunch/lunch POV Let's start with the good. - we had 3 different coffee drinks and very much enjoyed all of them. - my friend from Taiwan liked the food, I also enjoyed the taste - comfortable seating. Bad - while tasty food/drink is expensive, small portions. - expensive parking, does not validate. - confusing process.. for breakfast you order at the counter but after lunch they do table service? It wasn't clear. And no lunch menus, I looked up online and then my friend found a small QR code with no info printed in a wooden block that went to a menu . - my MAIN COMPLAINT. Waited time/ customer service was AWFUL. Waited 15 minutes at an empty till to just to order our drinks. Then Took 30 min to get our first set of drinks. About an hour later we ordered food.. which my friend's first dish arrives after 40 minutes. Mine took an hour (scallion pancake and it was cold). My friend has also ordered another coffee beverage at the same time she ordered food which only arrived AFTER we finished our food (so over an hour), because the waitress picked up our dirty dishes when she dropped off the coffee. We asked for waters, never got them. The it was another 40 min before we got our bill. I'm very aware of wait times esp if it was busy but there was a handful of people.. and even if it is a busy, sometimes a simple apology for the wait is nice. - out of the few things they sell, 3 of the things were not available, including the ONE breakfast sandwich they serve before the do lunch service. - because everything did take so long I ended up having to pay $20 JUST FOR PARKING/ It got one star for food/drink and once for ambiance but Sadly I can't recommend this place.

Food was underwhelming for the price. $15 for rice and 80% chives 20% mushrooms..in this economy...edamame was over seasoned and the dry noodles with short rib were lacked depth. Your money is better spend at food terminal.

This place is cute. Great ambiance. It seems like it is will be a great spot to grab pre meeting coffee or pre or post dinner cocktails. But, the food was great. The beef noodle soup had the perfect mix of richness, vinegar, and spice. Quality noodles and fall off the bone beef. It exceeded my expecting for sure. Good quality drinks too. I love that this small space offers so much!

tldr; expensive, slow, and just okay. we went on a weekend morning when there were more staff than patrons. we were "seated," given a qr code to scan to see the menu, and then eventually someone came out to take our order. Clearly, some employees were being trained, however, the experience was super confusing. We just wanted to get coffee and pastries, but despite knowing what we wanted as soon as we ordered , it still took us over 30 min just to get our coffees. Before our drinks came , we had two other servers also come by to give us drink coasters (?), but when the drinks came they had coasters already. We drank our coffees quickly, as they were quite small, and still hadn't received our pastries. The coffee was fine - i had the wang wang latte which was a nice balance of sweet and savoury, and my partner had a disgusting melon flavored drink, which we had been warned was "unique." Frankly, it was undrinkable, but we were warned. eventually, i just got up and asked to pay and have our pastries to go as i didn't want to keep waiting for them. Not sure how much longer it would have taken if we had waited. While the croissant was reasonably tasty, the egg tart i received was still frozen in the center and not worth the price. i think there is an expectation that if you put pastries on nice plates and bring it to the guest it justifies paying $7 for an egg tart, but i don't think that holds here. overall, i think lucky star is trying too hard and failing to deliver a full service experience during breakfast when they need to focus on providing value and efficiency. I can't comment on their bar or lunch/dinner food but i definitely don't see myself coming back for coffee.

Came here as a family of 6 (2 adults, 4 kids)! Food was great! We decided to order one of all of the main dishes (except for 2 Beef Noodle Soups). Beef Noodle Soup was a winner with the 2 older ones and quality/taste can hang with any of the strong noodle shops around here easily! The Chicken dish was delicious and we shared across the whole family. The sauce/marinade was absolutely bomb for the chicken. Dry Noodles were also great. Lu Rou Fan portion could be larger, but it was delicious and my 3rd son (8 year old) shared it with the 5 year old and they cleaned up the whole plate. Only slight feedback I might have here was my 2nd one ordered the Jasmine Matcha Latte and he definitely wanted it sweeter so we did have to request additional sweetener/syrup (which he used up completely) to get the sweetness to his satisfaction, but bear in mind my son's a typical 10 year old who loves sweets so his preferences may not be what you want either haha. Great ambience, sick drink menu, and will be great for the late night/date crowd as well with its bar/lounge vibes. Must check out!

Great vibe! Food was delicious. Good drink options. Odd location on ground floor of an office building.

we had the duck fat scallion pancakes and 3 cup chicken dish. The flavor was exceptional. The service was exceptional and the ambiance relaxing. Perfect for a first meeting, remote work, a relaxing day out. I will be returning. Only con would be parking is $4 an hr or $18 full day. But it you plan to cafe hop in the area, its very nice either way.

aaliyah was our server and she was so awesome and helped us choose an incredible pastry! would definitely recommend to a friend!!

My initial impression was that I was confused what kind of establishment it was - whether it was intended to be a cafe for studying, or a sit down restaurant. An example of this is that it wasn't clear where we should go to speak to someone to get a table. Despite setting a reservation, the establishment didn't have a table reserved for us to sit at. The employee at the bar just told us to find a table and they would come to us. There were few tables available, which poses the question of why the reservation was necessary. Overall, the service was decent in terms of the staff and their capacity - it was obvious that they were very overwhelmed and understaffed, but still doing the best that they could. But the confusion in the front of the house led to a poor dining experience, which I will not return for. We repeatedly had issues with putting in our order and getting our order, but the staff was very friendly and I believe did their best. In addition, the food was not worth the price and I will not return for it. There were some good components, but overall, it tasted like food that I could acquire from a fast food restaurant. The flavor was not balanced and very overwhelming. The portions were small, and even missing components, which was due to a lack of supply but was not mentioned when the order was put in. One thing I will note is that their drinks, although on the expensive side, were pretty good. The drinks were better than the food. Overall, I would absolutely not recommend this restaurant to others. I would return in the far future to give it another try because I understand they are a newly opened restaurant. But based on this experience, I would not be willing to give it a third chance.

For starters, let's talk about how beautiful warm and cozy the mood is! The food was very delicious and memorable! Highly recommend the beef noodle soup and the daiquiri. Can't wait to see how well this place grows. We will definitely be adding Lucky star to our round up when visiting the west side.

Drinks were great! Especially loved the B-Side cocktail with the fruit roll up in it and the Winter Lucky Star iced latte. Good ambience and decor