Let me tell you something....as someone who is allergic to every onion and its cousin, as well as only consuming chicken & fish - I did not want to come here. But, I wasn't paying and I'd been snowed in for a week so, yeah, the lady did not protest too much lol. Anyway - GFC is walk-in only. We got lucky and were seated right away. We got right to ordering. GFC Wings, The Rolls, Crawfish Dumplings, and a carafe of house Sake. Our server was soooo nice. Let me reframe that...just about everyone we encountered were very kind. Even the other customers. To be clear...we ended up ordering a 2nd order of wings. I finished the crawfish dumplings AND the rolls. I should have placed an order to go. I already know what I'm going to order on my next trip. I'm also trying to figure out how to get GFC to the house for the man's birthday since they don't do takeout. read more

Beautiful ambiance in this smallish establishment that serves creative Japanese pub food. Ramen noods are house made and served in small bowls. We had the coconut curry broth which was a lite curry style but the winner here was the super crunchy wings in a ginger garlic sauce. Also a fav was their dumplings - simply to die for. Their specialty drinks are very creative and delicious- not to be missed. I would go as far to say this is more of a busy drinking place with excellent small plates. Service is a little sluggish for this always full spot so come early and be prepared to wait, walk-in's only. No reservations. Owners are a cute married couple; the husband is Mexican and the wife is Japanese and the creative mind behind the menu. Authentic fare, truly delicious read more

Good Fortune was an interesting place we wanted to try after seeing it on "The Great Food Truck Race". They opened at 4PM which we waited in line for them to open, got a table immediately and they filled up quickly. The staff were very nice and attentive. Atmosphere was great, but once the dinning room fills up and the music playing it's gets a little difficult to have conversation. Onto the food. The biggest disappointment was the one thing we wanted to try "Slap Noodles" they do not have on the menu. We were told it was due to having a small kitchen. The best items were the GFC wings and the crawfish dumplings which were both full of flavor and crispy crunch that is hard to find. My wife got the chicken rice bowl which was mediocre with not much flavor and the chicken was dry. I got the Classic Mane noodles, my daughter got the Big City noodles and my son got the Spicy Pork noodles. The homemade noodles were probably the best part where the rest was pretty bland and tasted similar. All in all I would definitely go back and try some others but mainly for the wings!! read more

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If you find yourself in downtown, this place is a must try. As someone who came from the west coast, this is some, if not the best Asian food I've had since relocating to Tennessee. All of the dishes are expertly crafted with fresh ingredients and combine such unique flavors together. Everything I had was genuinely outstanding, my favorite being the tofu and I cannot wait to come back here. read more

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This was my first time trying Good Fortune and I'm so glad I did!! They're always packed, but it was nice to finally experience what I've heard so much about. The food was delicious!! My ramen & the honey wings were perfectly prepared. The environment is upbeat with a nice music selection and the low hum of conversations. The dining area is small though so be prepared to be close to your neighbors. Overall, the food and service are great so it's worth the visit. Note: parking is limited on busy evenings and weekends because there's only street parking since they're located off of Main Street Downtown. read more

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We were lucky to get a seat at the bar on a busy Wednesday night. There are great small plates for sharing, and we tried the potato dumplings, charred edamame, impossible meat dumplings, and the rolls. All were great. Our bartender recommended my Bruce Lychee cocktail which was so refreshing and the perfect tart compliment to the food. read more

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We enjoyed our meal from start to finish. The dumpling appetizer was very good, as were the chicken wings. The crunch on the wings was...*chef's kiss.* They have a choice of Japanese whiskeys, which I've never tried, so I had the Old Fortune which is an Old Fashion with one of the aforementioned Japanese whiskeys. The ramen itself was excellent, with delicious broth and ingredients. The noodles are noticeably better than other ramen we've had at other places. It was worth the drive downtown to eat here, so if you're staying downtown you're in a great position to have a really nice meal. read more

Good Fortune - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Great Friday night in Memphis We were staying in the neighborhood and had been to SOB before It kinda looked dead but Good Fortune was really rockin A lot of diversity going on in this part of Memphis these days Food was great, but the drinks were off the chart Had a great time with May serving drinks Thanks for a memorable night read more

Good Fortune - Pork dumplings Spicy - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

They had a pop up this past weekend at The Liquor Store Restaurant and I was able to go! After their participation in The Great Food Truck Race everyone was so excited for the Slap Noodles. Due to it being a pop up there was a bit of a wait but everyone was so nice from the bartender to the guy slapping the noodles were nice! It was my 1st time in The Liquor Store but I'll be back. It was a very cool laid back vibe. I ordered The Beef Noodles and the Wings. The noodles were very tender and tasty and the beef had a nice flavor. The wings were delicious, covered in a sauce that made you look at it twice. Be on the lookout for the next one and get there early. read more

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I feel like every time I go out of town, we have to try a local Asian spot. Good Fortune was walking distance from our hotel so we decided to give it a try. It was crowded but luckily we did manage to get one of the last available tables. Our waitress was great. She was very attentive. I ordered the dumplings and my husband ordered the chicken and rice bowl. We loved the food. The dumplings had a chili oil on them so there was a spicy kick. I appreciate how attention to detail the restaurant is. There were about 7 dumplings on my plate and the waitress came back and said "we owe you one more" and they brought a fresh one for me. It was a nice gesture where if they didn't tell me about it, I probably would not have noticed. The star of the show was the Taiyaki. We saw photos on Yelp and knew we were going to order it. They change the flavor periodically. When we were there, the flavor was apple pie. It has caramel ice cream, apple pie filling and of course the Taiyaki pastry. It was the best ice cream I had. The portion was huge so I was not able to finish it. The prices were very fair for what you get. 2 entrees and 2 desserts came up to around 50 dollars. In this day and age, it's not a bad deal. If you need a break from the typical Memphis tourist spots, go to Good Fortune! read more

Good Fortune - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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You'll probably encounter a wait at Good Fortune, but it is worth it! There is a good variety of vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes. A friend and I got basically all of the vegan appetizers or dumplings and everything was fantastic! Once seated, the service was great and food came out very fast. I hope I find myself in Memphis again, just to go here! read more

Located in the up-and-coming South Main neighborhood, Good Fortune serves up a variety of tasty made-to-order Japanese cuisine -- including ramen soups, rice bowls, and a small selection of hot and cold appetizers -- in a very casual ambiance served by efficient and friendly staff. I wasn't expecting to find freshly-made, tasty, and authentic ramen in a city known for barbequed bologna, but I had to try Good Fortune after receiving a glowing recommendation from the owner of DVOUR. I usually order Kuro Miso (or Spicy Pork) ramen served in a pork broth, but our server recommended the Coco Curry ramen ($17), a vegetarian dish made with hand-pulled noodles in a coconut-milk based broth and topped with fried tofu and and thai basil. YUM! One of the best ramen soups that I have ever had! My dining companion had the Tan Tan ramen ($17), a vegetarian dish made with hand-pulled noodles in a vegetable broth and topped with vegetarian soboro (which has the flavor and appearance of ground beef, scallions, cilantro, and chili, which she really enjoyed. Our server. Natalia, was fantastic and offered some terrific recommendations for our first trip to Good Fortune. The portion sizes were very filling and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. We will definitely be back next time we're in Memphis! PRO TIP #1: Flavortown Mayor Guy Fieri visited Good Fortune in the 2024 Diners, Drive-ins and Dives episode "From Noodle to Strudel". He and owners Sarah Cai and Arturo Leighton made the Crawfish Dumplings and Big City ramen. read more

Good Fortune - Coco Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

It's become a tradition for my friends and I to find an Asian food joint when traveling from out of town. As soon as we saw a picture here with Taiyaki, we immediately made plans to visit! Good Fortune is a great local spot that's away from the touristy areas. It has a great vibe and friendly staff, too! Their menu had so many good options to choose from that I honestly had a hard time deciding. I went with the GFC wings and I couldn't get enough of it! And of course, we had to end with what we came for, the Taiyaki (fish-shaped bread with ice cream.) They have rotating flavors and had an apple pie one while we were there. It was foodgasmic, to say the least. I love this place!! I'd absolutely come back in a heartbeat. read more

Good Fortune - Taiyaki - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This place is amazing. I went in tonight and our server was Sid. We sat on the patio. Sid gave us excellent service, he was really kind and really funny. The music was great and it wasn't too loud. The patio was beautiful, and traditionally decorated. We ordered a rice bowl, pot stickers, edamame, lemonade, and two cocktails. The food tasted so amazing and I really recommend the pork pot stickers. They tasted so good. The edamame was really tasty too. Definitely give this place a try and ask for Sid. read more

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Went with some friends for dinner. The place is small but quaint and wasn't crowded when we arrived. The food was great. We had the charred edamame, dumplings, and the GFC chicken wings. My friends had the chicken and roast pork rice bowls and I had the Big City Ramen. Service was fast. read more

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Went to celebrate my 60th birthday at Good Fortune. The restaurant has beautiful murals for the decor. The dishes have an Asian flair which compliments the food. The food was delicious. I ordered the chicken wings and crab dumplings. Both dishes were flavorful and had an awesome sauce and texture. My aunt had the Homemade Pulled Noodle Soup which was spicy but not overly spicy. The noodles were tender and tasted yummy. We also ordered the pork steamed dumplings which were filled with pork and I think some veggies. Those were tasty! Brought my own cake to celebrate. Our waitress was so nice and kind. She was attentive and checked on us frequently. I think her name was Hope. Thanks for great service. I will come again since our visit was so pleasant and the food was extremely delicious. My birthday was one to remember. Glad we came here to celebrate my milestone birthday. read more

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Overall it was a great visit to this restaurant. They have a lot of great vegan or vegetarian options which is a plus. Our server was patient and very attentive. We enjoyed sitting on the patio just make sure they give you a fly swatter to sit on your table because the flies were relentless. Great food and everything was fresh. For the price of the food it compares with the quality of the meal. I will return and try something else. read more

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I enjoyed everything I had and the customer service was excellent. Even with the busy Friday night crowd, we were consistently updated on our wait time and ultimately given the option to sit at the bar so of course we did! The staff was friendly and our food and drinks came out in a timely manner. Here's what I ordered: Last fall I discovered that I absolutely love ramen so I got the TAN TAN NOODS and it was perfect! (This is a vegan dish but it certainly didn't taste like there was no meat in it!) Whenever you can get the special, get the special! I had a BLOOD ORANGE TEQUILA cocktail as part of the month's drink special and I loved that it was just the right amount of sweet. (I actually like to taste my alcohol.) Lastly, I know you see that piece of chicken all by itself. I didn't order it for myself, I was blessed with it. Get the GFC WINGS Trust me on this! read more

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Good fortune was absolutely AMAZING! priced perfectly with indoor dining and an outdoor patio. The servers were personable and I can see why the place is busy. I love the vegan offerings and I honestly think they have the best fried tofu bites and chicken tenders EVER ! I'm not even a chicken tender kind of girl and would order these again. I think whoever is cooking is consistent , the food was flavorful and great for family style. I can't wait to come back again and order up more great food and vibes read more

Good Fortune - Impossible rolls, passion fruit and ginger sake , another blue sake, chicken wings, chicken tenders , tofu bites, crawfish dumplings , - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Came here after a play. Hostess was really nice but it was soooo loud it hard to hear. I decided to sit at the bar. They had hooks for purses which was a plus for me. I wanted to get the wings but that was the first thing they said to me was they were out. I decided to try the rice bowl which was really tasty and the pork dumpling. That was not good to me. Was not a fan at all. The ube lemonade had a funny taste to it as well. Idk wasn't my vibe. read more

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Wow! Just wow. The noodles were delicious... broth had the perfect amount of heat (Spicy Pork) and the meat was melt in your mouth tender. I love a place with Pu Erh tea on the menu too! read more

Good Fortune - Spicy Pork and Pu Erh Tea - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Overall, great experience. Only thing I didn't love was parking/wait. This restaurant was clearly popular for a reason. The entire vibe was great along with delicious food!!! Their plating was clearly beautiful and detailed as well. Every dish we ordered was superb. Nothing was too salty or mushy. I wish I remembered our servers name but she was so kind! read more

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Service was great and food was 10/10. The vegan dessert was great too not too sweet 1000/10! read more

Good Fortune - Coconut curry - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Omg 5 stars all around ... yes yes and YES !!! They are amazing!! The most amazing wings I have ever eaten in my life .. I'm not kidding!! Awesome patio .. dog friendly on the patio .. you have got to come try this place!! AMAZING read more

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Had the spicy pork ramen, it did not disappoint. Spiciness was on point, noodles were perfect. Only downside was i wish the bowl was a little bigger to move things around in it. Service was great, sat at the bar. I will be back! read more

Good Fortune - Spicy pork ramen - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Cute spot with friendly staff, fun drinks, and delicious food! Highlights included the thick and chewy dumpling wrappers and flavorful chili crisp, the crisp on the tofu, the butter hints in the wing sauce, and the chili salt to coat the edamame in. Would definitely return!! read more

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After further consideration, I'm updating my review. I'm a well traveled ramen eater and although the ramen didn't meet my expectations, every thing else exceeded! The ramen was closer to a 3 for me, but the service was a 5! My husband and I traveled from Dallas to try this place and it was pouring down raining. We had our dog so the only option was the covered patio. Due to the rain, Good Fortune wasn't allowing service on the patio, but once they saw our beautiful baby boy, they made an exception. What a wonderful gesture! Shout out to the business owner for taking time to receive my message and respond informatively and politely. We will be back next time we are in town and will even try the ramen again! read more

Good Fortune - Took my 118 lb Great Dane. Very dog friendly! - Ramen Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I give this place 5 starts because for someone who's into this type of food it'd be great. However for me personally it wasn't the best food experience. Not because anything was wrong but it's just not my vibe. The ambience was great...it's small and quaint with good music & energy. The service was great. Food came out PROMPTLY! I can also appreciate that everything is made fresh. What we ordered: Bruce Lychee: 10/10 probably should have gotten another one! Wings: 10/10!! Idk how they got them so crispy yet tender but they were AMAZING! Wing places should def take notes! We had the lemon pepper flavor (it's a seasonal flavor). It gave more of a garlic parm but I didn't even care they were so good. Big City noodles & Chicken rice bowl: The ramen just tasted like chicken nothing more nothing less. I also would have maybe liked a few more veggies and for the noodles to be cooked a little longer. But these are personal preferences. I don't say don't try it. The rice bowl was cool the flavor was good. I didn't personally care for the texture of the chicken but the crunch was good and the flavor. We were constantly checked on & the manager even gave me my money back for not eating much of the ramen. That was very commendable and good restaurant etiquette!! He def did not have to do that! I wasn't expecting anything back cause it was something that I personally didn't care for & not the restaurants fault. Seems like they work really well together also!! My son said we have to come back for the wings alone. So we'll def be back!!! I do wish however that they had a chicken/beef option for the dumplings but again a persona preference of mine. Overall good experience and we'll be back!!! read more

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The food and service here are both phenomenal. I've never had to wait too long for a table and always loved everything I got. The sweet glaze on the tofu bites and wings is unlike anything I've tasted anywhere else! read more

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We were immediately greeted at the door and our waiter was lovely! The chicken bowl was flavorful, but the chicken was cooked too hard. The wings took to long to come out, BUT they made it right by giving me the wings. The wings are absolutely amazing!! They are crispy and flavor loaded! I would certainly get the wings again! read more

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Great vibes and excellent service. From the decor to the way the staff treats guests -- everything feels well thought‑out. I had a wonderful time and will tell my friends about this place! read more

This trip to Good Fortune didn't live up to the flavorful experience we had last time. First off, the wait was pretty long. We arrived, put our name down, and were told it'd be about 45 minutes. We went next door to a bar to kill time, but when we came back at the 45-minute mark, they told us it still wasn't ready--even though three tables were open. An hour and 15 minutes later, we finally got a table, but only because we kept asking if anyone was going to sit at those open spots. I ordered the lemongrass mojito, which was fine, but honestly, it wasn't a mojito at all. It only had mint as a garnish on top and none in the drink itself, which was a bit disappointing. On a positive note, the crawfish dumplings were amazing--10/10, and I'd definitely order them again. However, the chicken ramen was very bland. It had little to no flavor, and honestly, I could've just added soy sauce to it and it would've been better. I ended up not eating much of it and brought it home to add garlic, hoisin, and soy sauce to the broth, which made it more palatable. Even then, the chicken was underseasoned and overcooked. All in all, I'd probably skip the ramen if I return, but I'd definitely come back for those dumplings. read more

This place is amazing!! We had a 20 minute wait, but it was definitely worth it! The place is small, but the food is mighty!! My sister and I sat at the bar and were greeted and served water immediately. The bar tender offered recommendations for us. My sister ordered the chicken rice bowl and impossible dumplings. I ordered the spicy pork noodles with corn and chicken and pork dumplings. We had the GFC wings for our appetizer. I also ordered the Fresca drink which is on the content inspired menu. Everything was so good! 10/10 highly recommend!!! read more

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Good fortune is an essential restaurant for any downtown Memphis South Main lovers. Featured cocktails with fun cups always hit. Whoever they hired to decorate their interior with wall art is totally awesome, because I always find myself studying the wall throughout the meal. My favorite dishes are the coconut curry, wings, tofu, and pork dumplings. It's hard to go wrong, though their rice dishes are not as good as the noodles. Definitely come a bit early, since they are very popular and don't take reservations!! read more

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This place is good, but definitely not the best ramen I've ever had, but a solid choice. Their ice cream dessert was probably one of the best ice cream desserts I've ever had. They could also work on their staging of food, they brought out 3 of our entrees and then we had to wait a good 5-10 minutes for our other party member to be served. They automatically add in a 20% tip so know that going in. It was $163 for 4 ppl, we all drank water, had one appetizer, all four got ramen and 4 ice creams. read more

We went to celebrate my son's birthday. The hostess could have cared less and was anything but welcoming. The woman bartender was dismissive and also not welcoming whatsoever. We were told the wait would be 45 minutes so we sat in the bench by the bar. I went to order drink but was told I could not because it is only for bar seating which is reserved. So we waited and were finally seated. Our waitress was very nice and did a great job. The food was very good. I support our small businesses, but the people in front of house are what made our evening and experience less than special. read more

I'm staying around the corner from this restaurant right now for business and decided to give it a try. I had looked at the menu before going and some things looked really good, when I was seated the waitress I had was super sweet and explained everything great. I ordered the steamed pork dumplings the cucumber salad and the chicken with rice dish. The dumplings were quite tasty, and it's pretty hard to mess up cucumbers in a vinegar sauce, now the chicken dish looked great and the sauce was tasty but the chicken was deep fried and it didn't say that on the menu. The chicken was basically inedible to me, so I basically picked around the plate at the rice. The waitress apologized and even removed it from the bill, which I more than made up for with the tip. All and all the place is really cute but the food falls way below the average mark for me. My journey continues... read more

This place is second to none. Homemade noodles. Made to order chicken and more! Everything that we've ordered was tasty and great!! Service is top notch and the ambiance of the place also supporting the mood of the night. This is 5 stars place to visit in Memphis! Love it so much we decided to get shirts from them read more

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Oh. Good Fortune. How I love thee.... Let me count the ways... The vibe is really like none other in the beautiful, historic, love filled, City of Memphis. There is a really cool noodle themed mural that runs along the entire wall that took me three or four visits to realize it was all just a bowl of "noods" in art. There are little noodle dudes playing throughout it. The music is loud, it has a hip hop flair to it that just adds to the whole Memphis vibe. The tables are jam packed and I have never been there when it's not completely full. This gives me a great feeling of togetherness when I'm here. The mixture of patrons is that in which I do not believe you will find anywhere else in Memphis. All kinds of ethnicities, genders, and socioeconomic status, can be seen here. You are close enough to just have a conversation with the people around you and see what they had to eat. ;) I love the staff. Talk about even more diversity! There are so many types of people working here. It's hard to describe, you just gotta go. I think this helps add to the charm that brings in so many different customer backgrounds. They all work together to get you some great service man. Food is fucking killer! All of the things I've had were absolutely fantastic. They make the noodles here every day fresh and do not allow you to get them to go, as it would not be anywhere near the same experience if you didn't eat them right as they hit the table. Speaking of that, food comes to you as it gets ready, not all at once. Be ready for that My favorites are GFC Wings, Impossible Rolls & Dumplings, and the Potato Dumplings. I struggle to get away from them and try new things because I crave these things each time that I leave. I must branch out! I MUST BRANCH OUT! '24 - 37/100 read more

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Food was good. Vibe is nice. Service was quick and friendly. A bit loud but the bar staff was attentive. Very surprised and thankful for all of the vegetarian options read more