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Japanese · Midtown East · $
Japanese · Midtown East, New York, NY · $$
Immerse yourself in authentic Japanese fare at Lucky Cat, an izakaya-style gastropub located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Savor tapas-sized plates perfect for sharing, alongside steaming bowls of ramen and other delectable dishes. Unwind in a vibrant atmosphere, reminiscent of lively after-work gatherings in Japan. Lucky Cat beckons you for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
“The vibes and ambiance here was amazing. Left with an amazing time and quality food. Our server, Christian, did an exceptional job with our table and was great help with our orders. Will definitely come back!”
“Tried Lucky Cat and really enjoyed it 🍜✨ The atmosphere was super cozy and gave a real Japanese izakaya vibe. I ordered the ramen and salmon roll — both were delicious! The ramen broth was rich and flavorful, and the salmon roll tasted fresh and perfectly balanced. Service was friendly and the whole place had a fun, chill vibe. Definitely coming back to try more dishes!”
“Food is delicious. Service is great, the waitress kept coming by to refill our water cups. She kept checking with us to see if everything was good and if there's anything else we needed. Love it.”
“Awesome, insanely cozy and vibey place! The food is really good, I’ve had the ramen before and this time the katsu. Super good, flavorful as well. Their drink menu is packed and the atmosphere of the place is great. Genuinely feels relaxing to sit there and eat some great food, good for the soul”
“Love the atmosphere and service, and it’s also open late-night with plenty of drink options. Easy to walk-in depending on the time (we went on the later side during a week night so didn’t need a reservation). I think the menu can be a bit hit-or-miss. I got the oyakodon bowl which I found quite fatty and oily, overall tasted OK. The skewers and beef udon were also okay, not the best but satisfied our cravings. I really didn’t like the salmon as the sauce they put on top was very mayo-heavy and was the only thing I could taste, but perhaps this is more of a personal preference. I heard people really liked some of the other menu options (i.e., the ramen!!!) so I’m willing to come back to explore a bit more. The atmosphere itself is fun and the staff are wonderful! Drinks are fun too, anime-themed and a lot of variety.”
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