Lucky Cat

New York, NY · Izakaya restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in New York
#997
of 9901 restaurants
City Percentile
79%
rating percentile
Address
Lucky Cat, 232 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
Phone
(212) 838-5333
Website
www.izakayaluckycat.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Lucky Cat is a restaurant located in New York, NY. It is one of 9,901 restaurants listed in New York. Its 4.7-star rating is above the New York city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lucky Cat

Lucky cat is located in Midtown NYC, a hub of Japanese business and the people. Our large beckoning cat, the symbol of Maneki Neko culture of Japan, is made and decorated for greeting y’all the welcome. The restaurant is run by chef/partner Koji... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–2 AM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Marc Sleiman · Dec 2025

Delicious spicy Lucky Cat ramen, gyoza, crispy shrimp, and creamy mentaiko pasta! Came to Lucky Cat after waiting for way too long in the Tomi Jazz line, and I’m so glad I did! Cozy vibe, eclectic decorations, and outstanding ramen and small plates. Their gyoza were super flavorful and the crispy shrimp were meaty with an excellent sauce. Really loved the creamy roe mentaiko pasta as well. The crispy rice was okay - wouldn’t go out of my way to get it again. Overall really good, definitely worth a visit!

★★★★★ 5.0 arianna arroyo · Nov 2025

Lucky Cat has been our FAVORITE ramen places and one of our favorite restaurants period. The food is always exceptional and so unbelievably delicious! Few places know how to make a proper cocktail—but Lucky Cat has mastered the art of it. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!! A huge plus is that the staff is always so kind and wonderful. Give them a visit—you won’t regret it!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Matt Jitwichot · Dec 2025

I went to this place after work without a reservation. It was completely full and very crowded, but luckily we were still able to get seated right away at the bar. 1. Food mixed.
I ordered a set that included several grilled items. Unfortunately, most of the food arrived cold, including the meat. Since the dish is supposed to be grilled, this made it clear that the food was likely precooked and not freshly prepared. 2. Soup good, but overpriced for the portion.
The pork soup was actually impressive in flavor, but the portion of meat and ingredients didn’t match the price being charged. 3. Service average.
The service wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t great. It felt like the staff were overwhelmed by the peak-hour crowd and simply couldn’t keep up. I understand how difficult that can be dur

★★★★★ 5.0 Monke · Dec 2025

I stopped in after a long day with a lot of walking, and this was the perfect spot to eat on a cold afternoon. Delicious takoyaki, hearty and nourishing ramen, and genuinely kind and gracious staff. I sat at the bar to eat, and never once felt smothered, but felt attended to when I needed it. I don’t drink, so unfortunately I didn’t try the cocktails that others have raved about, but I’ll certainly be back for the wonderful food and cozy atmosphere! I’ll bring friends next time as well.

★★★★★ 5.0 Khoa Ngo · Nov 2025

My wife and I stopped by here for a little late afternoon snack, and the skewers really hit the spot! It's a great place for little plates. The restaurant was decorated in a lot of fun Japanese themed pictures and artwork, and they had a little TV playing some anime (Ranma if I'm not mistaken). Stop in for some food if you're in the area!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Izakaya restaurantJapanese restaurantLunch restaurantRamen restaurant

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