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    Lucky Buns

    3.8 (111 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Cajun fries thick-cut fries
    Esther A.

    Man, this place is delicious !! Best burger in DC - hands down Already planning my next visit

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    Necola S.

    The food was delicious, the service was quick and friendly, the ambiance is what it is for a food hall. The ONLY issue is the price. For a burger, fries and soda, it was $31.00. The only reason I paid is because I went to the market to check it out, and I did. Taste buds were happy, pockets were not!

    Angelica R.

    DO IT. Get the dirty bird bun and fries. These fries ruined all other fries for me. These are sooo good! Nice and thick with a crunchy outer shell but fluffy interior. The white sauce that comes with them is excellent! The chicken sandwich was also delicious- LOVED the thin sliced white onion and pickles. The chicken was freshly made and we really enjoyed it!

    Dirty Bird Bun, $14
    Calder S.

    I ordered ahead on Toast and got the Dirty Bird Bun ($14) which comes with crispy fried chicken, sriracha, sauce, shrettuce, white onion, and pickles. It was only ok. At first, it seemed very large and impressive. But the chicken piece used had lots of small, thin bits; it was not a nice, thick, juicy piece. Then, it was hard to get all the toppings in the same bite because they we're well distributed across the sandwich. And the sandwich quickly fell apart. The end result was the sandwich mostly tasted like the fried coating and bread. It still tasted ok -- not bad, but not that good either.

    Belly bun and fries @davideatsdc
    David H.

    I guess have never reviewed the union market location - just as good as the others, with a slightly abridged menu (no bogan bun :/). But the lucky bun/belly bun will do (and the chicken sandos), love the thick cut fries and this location has "patatas bravas" aka their fries served with a side of romesco which are delicious. Messy, delicious burgers, melty gouda with a nice peppery/fresh bite from arugula, really like their meat mix/seasoning.

    HOT TIGER BUN* 10/10
    Kiara H.

    Lucky Buns is a cute little spot with delicious sandwiches + burgers. My go-to is the Chicky Bun (tandoori marinated and char-grilled chicken, gouda cheese, lucky sauce, arugula, charred red onion, pickles). *Chef's kiss* This was my first time trying the Hot Tiger bun, which is great if you love spicy food. Unfortunately, my bun had mold. If I'm paying upwards of $16 for a meal, I want it to be satisfied. The employees were apologetic and gave me a new bun, but I will be more aware when I eat here in the future.

    Hot tiger bun with Gouda
    Jamie G.

    If you're trying to avoid eating your weight in a sandwich DONT come here. I LOVE lucky buns and always feel so full when I eat it. Quick service and great food -- you truly can't beat that!

    Chloe L.

    Juicy Burger Bliss! Rating: Lucky Buns at Union Market is a great place to go for an absolutely mouthwatering burger experience. I had their burger recently, and it was surprisingly incredibly juicy and delicious. The patty was cooked to perfection, and every bite was bursting with flavor. I opted to pair the burger with fresh, crispy fries. Yum. I was super full, which I love. No complaints from me!

    Hot Tiger Bun
    Michael C.

    I came and visited Union Market recently, and Lucky Buns caught my eye the most out of all the food stalls. I got a Hot Tiger Bun, and was really happy with my choice! The chicken has a fantastic crisp, and is very well seasoned throughout. Super juicy as well! The chili oil they use actually takes like authentic Chinese chili oil, and it complements the chicken seasoning really well. The other toppings (pickles, ranch, etc.) help balance the sandwich. The bun was a bit sad; I wish they had used a brioche bun for a spongier, bouncier texture, but I'm sure it's just easier to reuse their burger buns. My only other complaint is that the portion size is actually pretty small considering the price. I had to go grab another snack after, while most chicken sandwiches fill me up! Definitely will be back if visiting Union Market!

    TERRIBLE ‼
    Lady J.

    Uber order #BC100... horrible ‼. I ordered a burger well done through and my food arrived cold, and the burger was not done. No bun was in order. I wasted my money ‼.

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    Jacqueline T.

    We enjoyed all of the places we tried at Union Market, but this was our favorite. We were torn between the Mambo Bun and the Dirty Bird Bun and the person ringing us up recommended the Dirty Bird Bun so that's what we got. I kind of wish we had tried the Mambo Bun now since DC is known for the sauce, but that's ok. The Dirty Bird Bun was absolutely delicious. They use a chicken thigh on their sandwiches which is way better than a breast like most places use (in my opinion). The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The sauce was delicious. I'd love to go back and try a burger too. I highly recommend trying this spot when you're at Union Market.

    we got the dirty bird bun and the OG bun. the dirty bird was all gristle. the beef in the OG bun was cold. how do you mess up a cheeseburger?? the top and bottom buns for both were cold - not toasted at all. i cannot believe this place exists, the staff were so apathetic that it was embarrassing.

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    The cajun fries are the best fries in town! Lucky Buns in Adams Morgan is my go to spot for french fries.

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