Lucky Cat Dim Sum has accomplished something that many restaurants attempt and few pull off. It…read morerespects tradition without being trapped by it. Tucked away off Old St. Augustine Road in Mandarin, Lucky Cat Dim Sum serves some of the freshest dim sum in Jacksonville. Everything arrived steaming hot, a small detail that makes a big difference. Dim sum is meant to be eaten fresh from the basket, not after a leisurely stroll around the dining room. The classics were all excellent. The chicken shu mai were substantial, flavorful, and held together beautifully. The black pepper beef short ribs were fall-apart tender. The fried shrimp balls delivered the kind of crunch that announces itself before the flavor arrives. The barbecue pork bun was pillowy soft and packed with a sweet-savory filling that lingered long after the last bite. Dessert was equally successful. The mango mochi had the ideal chew and was loaded with chunks of ripe mango. The taro Lucky Cat bun, shaped like the restaurant's mascot, could have coasted on appearance alone. Instead, the filling was smooth, lightly sweet, and thoughtfully restrained. What separates Lucky Cat from every other dim sum restaurant in Jacksonville is its willingness to have fun. The menu is filled with East-meets-West creations that could easily become gimmicks in less capable hands. Everything Bagel Buns, Buffalo Chicken Buns, and other familiar flavors offer diners an approachable gateway into the world of dim sum. The standout was the Cheeseburger Shu Mai. It sounds like the sort of thing that should fail spectacularly. Instead, it works. Seasoned ground beef wrapped in a delicate shu mai wrapper and topped with melted cheese. The beef carried a bold Cajun kick, the cheese added richness, and somehow the whole thing remained balanced. It tasted far bigger than a single bite had any right to. I've eaten at every dim sum restaurant Jacksonville has to offer, and Lucky Cat stands at the top of the list. It delivers the classics with confidence while bringing enough creativity to keep even seasoned dim sum fans interested. The best dim sum in Jacksonville, and one of the most enjoyable meals you'll find anywhere in the city.

Lucky Cat is one of Jacksonville's best hidden gems. It's a casual, always-busy dim sum spot where…read morethe food comes out fresh as it's ready, adding to the experience. Everything we tried was delicious--from the juicy soup dumplings and shumai to the chili oil wontons and fun specialty buns. The flavors were spot on, portions were generous, and every dish arrived piping hot. The servers are consistently friendly and welcoming, and while the atmosphere isn't fancy, that's part of the charm. Just great food, great service, and a place you'll find yourself craving again and again.

Tried YH Dim Sum and it totally hit the spot!…read more Everything we ordered was on point the shrimp rice rolls, sesame chicken, and BBQ pork were all so good. Flavor, texture, portion... no notes. The lychee martinis were a highlight (especially since they were doing BOGO ), and the staff made the whole experience even better super fun and great energy. If you're craving dim sum and a good time, this place is definitely worth the stop.

I love visiting Saint Augustine so I was so excited when I found this dim sum restaurant!…read more Unfortunately I was very disappointed. I was dining by myself. I always order a lot of dishes because I like what I like and I also know I'll have leftovers. I sent back the pan fried taro pudding because it was so bland and it didn't have many of the main ingredients in it. If it were there, it was so skimpy I didn't find any. (The Chinese sausage and dried shrimp) The pain fries soy sauce noodles were overcooked. It's suppose to be pan fried and it was not. Also very skimpy on the black mushrooms. Not very flavorful. The Steamed shrimp dumplings were mediocre. The skin was gummy and fell apart. The shrimp filling wasn't too bad. The shrimp with rice pasta was probably the best dish there. But it was still lacking in flavor. The steamed ribs with black bean sauce was very bland. The ribs were tough and tasteless. The braised chicken feet were over cooked. The texture was horrible like eating mush. The flavors were also off. The egg tarts looked good but the flavors again were off. Borderline going bad. It had that slight aftertaste of sourness. The shell was also flavorless. The BBQ pork buns were also disappointing. The ratio of bread to filling was off. Very small amount. But I was a little happy this happened because the filling didn't taste good at all. The hot tea was also disappointing. I always order jasmine tea when having dim sum. They used a low quality tea bag instead of real loose jasmine tea leaves which also includes the flowers. No fragrance at all of Jasmine tea. Needless to say, I will not be going back on my next visit. It was very expensive for what they give you. Especially since the food was so bad. I gave it two stars because the service was very good and the view was decent. I am Chinese... born in Hong Kong. So I know what dim sum should taste like. I wish I had seen the review that had a photo of the salt and pepper shrimp before I went because I would not have gone. Their salt and pepper shrimp is not authentic and I would have not gone and saved myself $80 for my lunch.

I loved everything about it. The only thing I could say was, I wish they had more soup in the…read moredumplings and quicker service

Go for dimsum!! All the dimsum we tried was hot, fresh, and tasty. Very good variety! Good for…read moregroups as everyone can try different dimsum to find their favorites. Our favorites were the roast bbq pork buns (baked char siu bao), lotus leaf wrapped rice (lo mai gai), and the chewy fried dimsum (ham sui gok). And the radish cake with XO sauce! Good spice level. Service is friendly and prompt. The tasteful interior is nicely lit, not too bright. There is bar seating but most sit in one of the many booths, and there are bigger tables for large groups. I almost can't believe dimsum this tasty exists in Port Orange. We're excited to go back and try the roast duck!

Second time here. First time had the soup dumplings and it was good. This second visit was even…read morebetter. Two of us had lunch and shared short ribs(amazing), string beans (the best string beans ever), Mongolian beef (delish) and scallion bread- least flavorful item but dipped in soy vinegar and pepper oil. I can't wait to go back and have the same all over again!

We placed a fairly large to go order for 430pm. I got a text saying it was ready at 425 so I came…read morein, but ended up needing to wait about 10 mins. I'll start with what I would get again: the stir fried green beans, zen chili wontons, stir fry noodles, and the truffle pork soup dumplings. We got the signature sampler and I thought the truffle pork soup dumpling was the only one I would get again. The general tso chicken had good flavor but was super tough and stringy that we actually ended up throwing most away. Scallion cakes were flavorless. The rest of the things we got were just ok- Sweet & sour baby ribs, signature bao steam, shrimp & pork dumplings. There were a few other things that I wanted to try, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. Staff was friendly and the ambience was nice but definitely casual.

Super authentic Chinese restaurant with delicious freshly made dim sum dishes. They also have a…read morevariety of entrees you can order. I love how this is a true Chinese flavored restaurant vs Americanized Chinese restaurant. Portions are huge, super family friendly. Restaurant is spacious and service is good. They even provided us with free charger to charge our phones. Very happy with my dining experience here!

We have been here many times but had the worst service tonight…read more We waited almost 2 hrs to get our food. When arriving it took 25 minutes for a waiter to come over and take a drink order. We then placed our orders 4 people and and then proceeded to wait 2 hours to get our food while other tables were getting food and we're already eating. We asked for the manager who could not explain why we were not getting our food. Ultimately we did not have to pay for our food. We gave the waitress $20 tip because she so frustrated with the kitchen and manager. Food is good but the service today sucked

Best dim sum in town! The price is so reasonable. They steam the dim sum after you order. This…read morerestaurant is known for food, not for the service. The restaurant is bright and clean. I'd go back every time for dim sum.

Excellent beef short ribs Excellent eggs buns…read moreGreat service. Nice, clean interior. We eat here about once a month.

Wow. Who would have thought. First try and perfect. The buns were super delicious and our bowls…read morewere as well: the rice was cooked perfectly, the orange chicken is unique as it is skinless with a crunchy topping, teriyaki was not too sweet. Loved them they give you sriracha chili sauce with the meal. We tried the Mongolian beef, BBQ and custard..ALL delish! Will order from here again. For a chain, impressed. Far better than other Asian food we tried here like Green Papaya. Will eat here again.

I should've read this place reviews before ordering. I ordered a chicken teriyaki bowl that kept me…read more wondering where's the meat it was more likely sauce. The bao was too sweet for my taste. Flavor over all wasn't there, the "chicken"sauce didn't taste like teriyaki at all. BTW the portion for the price not worthy. For sure I won't recommend or eat from this place again.

Excellent dim sum. About the same as Ten Ten, but less crowded. Slightly less quality than YH…read moreSeafood at 20% less cost. No lines, crowds, easy access and parking. Very fresh. Highly recommend.

This place was mediocre. We didn't have high expectations but didn't expect portions to be so…read moresmall. We wanted some dim sum and saw some good and bad reviews, so we thought we'd give it a try ourselves. The portions were small, and some dishes lacked flavor. The beef with rice roll was probably one of the better dishes, however, it was too salty. The congee was extremely small as well. Food took a while to come out. Inside felt clean, but we probably won't be back when we're in Florida.