Lucky Belly

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!

The most unremarkable food I had in my 8 day trip to Oahu. Most things we tried were way too sweet: oxtail dumplings, crispy duck tacos and even the wonton in the ramen. Ramen broth was not bad, but the egg was just a regular soft boiled egg. The wafu steak was ok but I wouldn’t think of skewer as “steak”. Would not recommend to come here.

Really enjoyed this place. It's small on the inside and we didn't have reservations but the service was really good and the staff was very thoughtful while we waited. We had the pork belly bao and shrimp tacos and it was good good two people.

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 :)

Great food and a very nice staff. The duck tacos were unbelievable. The Kim chee bowl with shrimp was spicy and delicious. I absolutely loved it.

Cute dimmed lighting and good seating. I like the cocktail selection, they have interesting ingredient combinations. The food is beautifully presented, but the flavours kind of fall flat. I got the dumplings, steak skewer and duck tacos. The duck was kind of stringy which doesn't pair well with such a crunchy fried shell. For some reason I tasted a lot of balsamic vinegar flavour in the dumplings and even the steak, and not much else. I wish there was more sauce and other ingredients to add to the flavour profile, especially for the price. Again, the food is not bad, but it's also not great. I'd come here for the imaginative drinks though.

A good little noodle joint in Chinatown. The interior is modern and clean. Brightly lit with art on the walls. The menu covers many different Asian cuisines. From bao buns to kimchi to ramen. It’s all solid. The belly of the beat bowl is a stand out. The broth was flavorful with big chunks of beef and dumplings. The drinks menu is varied and moderately priced. My only complaint is the waiter we had was a little off putting. Just distant and unwelcoming. Food like this is a bit too common in Hawaii to not have all star service like other places. Come for the food, just expect more of a dive bar like atmosphere.

The food here and the atmosphere was great. Especially in the middle on China town where it can look a little rough around but definitely a hidden gem. We were ignored at first when we came in but later on the service was good.

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!

The most unremarkable food I had in my 8 day trip to Oahu. Most things we tried were way too sweet: oxtail dumplings, crispy duck tacos and even the wonton in the ramen. Ramen broth was not bad, but the egg was just a regular soft boiled egg. The wafu steak was ok but I wouldn’t think of skewer as “steak”. Would not recommend to come here.

Really enjoyed this place. It's small on the inside and we didn't have reservations but the service was really good and the staff was very thoughtful while we waited. We had the pork belly bao and shrimp tacos and it was good good two people.

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 :)

Great food and a very nice staff. The duck tacos were unbelievable. The Kim chee bowl with shrimp was spicy and delicious. I absolutely loved it.

Cute dimmed lighting and good seating. I like the cocktail selection, they have interesting ingredient combinations. The food is beautifully presented, but the flavours kind of fall flat. I got the dumplings, steak skewer and duck tacos. The duck was kind of stringy which doesn't pair well with such a crunchy fried shell. For some reason I tasted a lot of balsamic vinegar flavour in the dumplings and even the steak, and not much else. I wish there was more sauce and other ingredients to add to the flavour profile, especially for the price. Again, the food is not bad, but it's also not great. I'd come here for the imaginative drinks though.

A good little noodle joint in Chinatown. The interior is modern and clean. Brightly lit with art on the walls. The menu covers many different Asian cuisines. From bao buns to kimchi to ramen. It’s all solid. The belly of the beat bowl is a stand out. The broth was flavorful with big chunks of beef and dumplings. The drinks menu is varied and moderately priced. My only complaint is the waiter we had was a little off putting. Just distant and unwelcoming. Food like this is a bit too common in Hawaii to not have all star service like other places. Come for the food, just expect more of a dive bar like atmosphere.

The food here and the atmosphere was great. Especially in the middle on China town where it can look a little rough around but definitely a hidden gem. We were ignored at first when we came in but later on the service was good.

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.

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.

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 !!

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.

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 :)

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 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!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Except for the rather cold welcome by a staff, the rest of the experience was wonderful. We were seated and another server took care of us who was warm, friendly, and helpful. Still an appetizer and ramen fusion restaurant (haven't been here in maybe ten years) with drinks. We arrived early - 5:30 on a Friday - because we came from another event. Only two couples at the bar. Six pm is when more folks started coming in. Skipped the ramen this time and had several appetizers and one plate to share. We were really happy with our selection. Started with drinks then moved to: Crispy duck taco. Delicious! Wonderful duck flavor with fresh veggies and micro greens in a crispy taco shell of some kind. Absolutely loved the taco shell - should have asked exactly what it wasn't made of. The honey sriracha was amazing. They bring more to add if you want. I had to add more - it brought out the flavor of the duck and was so good! Winner #1. Then moved on to the special of the day - a trio of appetizers - pork belly bao, lobster shu mai, oxtail dumpling. Bao was delicious, tender and not too fatty - just right, with an amazing pickled cucumber of some kind. Sweet, sour, and the tiniest bit of heat. The hoisin sauce had sake in it and was delicious. Bao was fresh and tender. Winner #2. Moved on to the lobster shu mai - tender pieces of succulent lobster with an awesome sauce. Winner #3. The oxtail dumpling was also delicious - simple, tender, juicy. Winner #4. Last item was a bi bim bap plate - or rather bowl that's listed under plates. Delicious pieces of brisket with kimchee, their pickled cucumbers, seasoned bean sprouts, and wakame, topped by a sunny side up fried egg and sauce. After we mixed it up and put it in the individual bowls the server brought for us we dug in and it was divine. Winner #5! Seasoning had just a little heat but they bring more of their gochujang sauce to add to your taste. It was a large bowl and we couldn't finish it. While disappointed that they were out of the lamb lumpia, it worked out since we had more than enough food and took home almost half the bi bim bap. Shall have to remember to come more often!

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!

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.

I cannot wait for Dusty to open another location on island!! Lucky Belly is one of my favorite spots in China town to pop in for their appetizer menu and cocktails. It's almost always busy, so if I begin to crave their Duck Tacos, Bao Buns or incredibly unique Beet Salad, I start hunting for a table on open-table. Often, I can walk by on First Fridays or after an art show down town and see if there's seating at the bar. Regardless of if you sit at the bar, or a table, your service will be excellent! Just writing this review is making me want those duck tacos....

This has been on my list to try based on the high reviews but it was not what I expected. The appetizer we ordered was a little bit disappointing. My bf ordered the ramen and I got the miso braised pork shank porridge. Ramen was not amazing, nothing to rave about. The porridge had some good flavor and the pork was surprisingly really soft. Overall the experience was just ok. With so many other restaurants in Hawaii, we felt like we could've spent our money elsewhere and had a way better meal.

We were craving ramen and decided to stop here. This place was so overpriced for okay food at the most. $18 for pork belly bao was insane. Ramen portions were massive which was the single redeeming factor of this place. I made a reservation and the host who seated us a few minutes after our reservation time (the restaurant had a few empty tables and bar seating) was slightly rude. After being seated for 20-25 minutes, the waiter finally came to ask us for our order and still waited a while to get our food. If you want ramen, go somewhere else.

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!

Wish I could give less than 1 star. This is about the online reservation system Open Table, which this restaurant uses. Made and received confirmation for a reservation December 25, 2024. On the day of the reservation, I received a message that my reservation is canceled. Called the restaurant who said they were not open that day and the employee seemingly shrugged over the phone when I asked, "why did Open Table allow me to make a reservation and even confirm it? If informed from the outset the restaurant was closed that day, I could have gone elsewhere. Will never use Open Table again and will refrain from patronizing restaurants that use the service. As will the guests in my party. Sorry Lucky Belly that you have to pay the price for Open Table's failure.

I booked on Open Table to dine on Dec 26 Thursday lunch time. I even got the reminder to confirm. It turns out restaurant was not opened when I got there. Due to the holiday, I called them last week to confirm they will open on Dec 26. I told them I wanted to confirm this is the case because on their website, it did not show the opening hours during lunch time. The girl who answered the phone confirmed they will be opened on Dec 26 (today) and acknowledged the website was not updated properly. So I felt assured and told my friend we could go ahead to meet up. When we both arrived, the door was closed and there was no light. The door still has a sign saying that they are opened on a Thursday lunch time. Totally disappointed !

Still my favorite ramen place after all of these years. Excellent food and service. The bartender was especially friendly. Love that this spot remains authentic and unpretentious.

This place is so good! Our server was amazing, very helpful with recommendations and attentive! The atmosphere was relaxed and cozy, a great spot for a casual get together or date. Our food was amazing! The Lumpia was crunchy and well filled. The ramen bowls were LARGE and delicious, very flavorful and variety in that bowl!

Fantastic food the tacos are the best to try all in all 10 or 10 you'll definitely come back again.

I ordered the pork belly bun and beast ramen. They were ok but what turn my experience sour was the paintings hanging up on the wall of suggestive underage girls in uniforms. I don't think most people realized that in Japan they have a big problem of people fetishizing girls in school uniforms and the resulting crimes that happens because of it. These artwork reminds me of that and the room became unpleasant. There are other ways to have tasteful suggestive pinup art but this isn't it. Onto the actual food review: Pork Belly Bao: I wish the pickled cucumber was more than one piece because it's smaller than the meat so after two bites the flavor is gone. Meat is crispy and bun is soft and chewy tho. Not really worth the $18 for 2 but it's a nice novelty item to get. Beast Ramen: the broth was super salty!!! It only really worked with its plain, unseasoned, soft boil egg because it's overpowering on the veggies and ramen. The thick slices of meat taste great standalone and the oxtail wonton is heavenly alone as well. I ate them asap so they didn't became overly salty. Overall, ok food, terrible décor choice.

We came here for a late night snack. The food was excellent, the service was excellent! We ordered the pork belly bao buns and crispy duck tacos. They have chili oil on the table. It's mild so we used a lot. Great atmosphere as well.

This spot is definitely a keeper. The food was delicious and it was nice and quiet for the time I went there. The service was exceptional and my server recommended lots of different food options including the specials for the day. I'll definitely come back here next time I visit.

Bring a sweater, it's cold in here. I had to order a hot tea to try to warm up. It would.have helped if the teapot had done a better job at straining the tea leaves though. The food was good, though. I enjoyed the bao, and the salad had the right amount of crunch.

Went to lucky belly for the first time! My husband and I enjoyed the portions! Staff was nice and we were able to reserve a spot before arriving! Ambiance was dim lighting, good music, and yummy food! Glad we were able to visit on our trip!

Found this place through Yelp, and decided to give it a try given its high rating. The restaurant is really small with limited seating, so our party of four had to wait around 20 minutes to be seated at the bar. their main menu item is their Ramen, but they have quite a selection of appetizers as well. We tried their shrimp and kimchi Ramen, the brisket Ramen, and miso braised lamb shank with mushroom porridge. The lamb shank was by far my favorite dish - I've never had anything like it, and everything was super flavorful and perfectly seasoned. I wasn't a huge fan of either of the ramen dishes. I feel like they were lacking in the variety of ingredients used in each one. I would give this restaurant a higher rating if they had better Ramen options.

9 years later, and I'm at it again! Lucky Belly is ALWAYS AMAZING; Service and Food quality

Dead roach in the female bathroom. Additionally, the overall cleaning in the bathroom makes you concerned as to the cleanliness of the kitchen. The food is not worth the risk of a food borne illness. I won't be going here again.

Went to Lucky Belly on a Saturday night. Made a reservation, but could've chanced it with walking in as it wasn't completely full yet when we went. Had the duck tacos and dim sum trio sampler to start. Duck tacos were amazing. The dim sum trio was good since it included three of their appetizers in one plate, allowing you to try more of the menu. It included the belly bao, lobster shu mai, and oxtail dumplings. For the entrées we had the belly bowl and Lobster moco. The belly bowl came with 4 pieces of pork belly, which is a pretty generous portion. The lobster moco tasted like it was a lot more expensive than it's price. They definitely didn't skimp on the lobster. It was incorporated into the fried rice and generous portion in the lobster cake(patty). Service was good and attentive. The only drawback is the parking, but nothing the restaurant can do about that. There's street parking and some parking garages that are close by. Would suggest the street parking if you're able to find it since it's free at night. If not, the parking garage is $1 every half hour, but you'll only have to pay $3 maximum if staying past 1.5 hours.

This ramen spot was located in Chinatown of Honolulu, Hawaii. Parking can be hard if no spots are available in the adjacent pay lot. The outside is unassuming but the interior decor is minimal artsy bar vibe. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The food here was upscale specialty tonkotsu ramen. The beast bowl consists of Arabiki sausage, braised brisket, and char siu with a soft slow egg and bean sprouts. The noodles were thick and chewy, my preference for noodles. The broth was rich and flavorful. However, the duck taco appetizer took the cake for me. Flavor bomb. Overall ramen experience was on point. I would definitely enjoy another round when I return. Mahalo Lucky Belly. My belly thanks you.

CODY hasn't been here in 7 years CODY came in for dinner CODY sat at the bar CODY ordered the Lucky Bowl CODY food was tasty, the broth has a pleasant spicy tinge CODY liked that they give you alot of food CODY bartender was friendly and helpful CODY dining area was clean CODY will return to order more food

We made reservations and surprised it was empty when we arrived good timing. Quiet cute restaurant. Great customer service and food was ono. Love supporting small business. We ordered appetizers and two main dishes and a cobra Kai cocktail perfect not sweet. Parking was easy to find and prices are reasonable. Good location and all near other restaurants easy to find. Thanks for feeding us for lunch!!!

Luck Belly is serves up Instagram picture worthy food, but that unfortunately does not include incredible food. They have one of the most expensive bowls of noodles at $25 but although there's a lot in there, it falls short of being worth that price in flavor. I have to say that they did cook the egg better than most, but other than that the nothing stood out about the dish. The broth was lackluster and actually surprisingly most of the food was as well. I don't know if it's lack of seasoning or what, but almost all of the food looked really good but didn't have any type of memorable flavor. The best dish was probably the smoked octopus. The pork belly bao and the oxtail dumplings were ok, but nothing to be amazed at. The fried fish looked amazing - maybe that one was a winner although I didn't hear much from the person eating it. Then there was the weird statements of only having one wine (maybe only one red wine) and only one type of dessert. Finally, there was a weird thing. The waiter kept refilling glasses with water (good) but somehow ignored the main guest of the party - never refilling the glass despite various attempts at placing it different positions of the table LOL!

Trendy place but do t let that stop you from a visit. The food is stellar! We tried most things because wow! Have you seen the menu? I can eat it all! Some was a bit spicy for me but it was well marked. The service was good and he was able to recommend things with ease.

My partner and I came here later at night when we weren't able to make it into OBAKE across the street before they closed their kitchen. We were able to get right in which was nice since we were starving after waiting for over an hour to get into OBAKE. We ended up getting the Crispy Duck Tacos and the Scallop Cone Sushi for apps and for our entrees we got the Lucky Belly bowl and the Beast Bowl. The apps were pretty good. Had a good amount of flavor, seasoned well, and the duck was still juicy. However, the ramen was a bit of a letdown. They definitely used the same broth for both of ours and it was just really lacking in flavor. I took a star off for this because I feel like a good broth is really what makes or breaks a ramen and this one was just not it for us. On the bright side the brisket was at least tender and the noodles were cooked nicely. All in all I could see myself possibly coming back to try the other apps because they all looked quite good but personally I wouldn't recommend the ramen.

This was a great recommendation from a friend who lives here. The snapper was excellent and the presentation even better! The wafu steak and octopus were both good, but lacking in flavor. I was looking for unusual flavors and these were a little 'basic', so I dropped one star. Just 2 of us and this was the perfect amount of food. I definitely recommend!

Man, I am a drunk fool! The coolest bartender here is Jason! And he's leaving! So this trip I went here three times! As always, Jason took great care of us! One night we were obnoxious, so much so, the ladies were doing Mary Mack...LOL! BUT, if they have a fish special, I believe it was Red Snapper, GET IT! It is soooooooooooo good! Mahalo Jason! Best of luck!

Delicious food options and abundant portions are served very quickly with attentive service. Great location in Chinatown along side many other excellent restaurants. They hold their own for top notch food in a busy neighborhood. Duck Tacos and Oxtail Dumplings are outstanding. I can't wait to return to sample more of the menu.

I had high hopes for this place. Good reviews and also recommend. Not sure if it was an off night but both service and food was terrible. The meat was bland (with the exception of the dumpling wrapped one) the broth was bland (tasted like noodle water in fact). Added a second pic to show that I attempted to try it all but ultimately no flavor in the dish itself couldn't finish it (even with the addition of tons of their chili oil). Unfortunately, we left 3 of these bowls and waiter didn't pick up on asking "if everything was to our liking". Matcha tea was bitter as well and waiter burned his hands while serving - not sure how he thought we would be able to manage the cups as well but again, service was not the best.

We arrived on time Friday night for our 10 pm reservation and were seated immediately. The waitress was nice and offered her suggestions but when I asked her about the grilled octopus and whether it was tender, she told me yes, it was. However, when I tried it, it was tough and chewy! I told her and she did nothing; hence the low score review! She didn't offer another appetizer or anything else to compensate so that was a turn off. We've eaten here many times and it's usually better quality! The pork belly bao were as delicious as always, sake was tasty, ramen noodles were good but the broth was a bit too spicy. Their only desert was whimsical. The decor has an industrial look; brick walls, wood tables and benches, but it's nicely appointed. Other than the chewy octopus and the server who did nothing about it, it was good.

Got the lamb leg, crispy duck tacos, beast ramen, pork belly Bao. So three appetizers and one main dish. The menu was missing ~10-30% of the items. The ramen broth was salty but flavorful. Lamb skewers were tender and flavorful. Pork belly Bao had a nice thick cut of pork belly but lacking additives. There was cilantro and cucumber inside with sauce on the side. Crispy duck tacos had tender duck with a crispy taco shell. Likely will not return but decent menu. The reviews are definitely inflated. This location is a drink spot and we didn't have any. Come here for the drinks, but not for the food. Deserves 4 stars but the price to taste ratio, 3 stars.

Lucky Belly really lives up to its name. My belly was quite lucky to enjoy a dinner at this restaurant. The crispy duck tacos and the pork belly bao were some of our favorite dishes of the night. But of course we cannot forget the ramen itself. The beast bowl was a classic ramen bowl topped off with short ribs, ox tail won tons and the most perfectly cooked and delicious brisket I have had in my life. If you're looking for a delicious stop in Chinatown, Lucky Belly is the place to go. 5 stars.