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I keep coming back because the food and service are consistently excellent. The pho and the noodle dish with pork (Bún thịt nướng) are what I usually get. A friend says the tofu curry dish is their favorite.
Lucky corner definitely knows how to deliver on spice. Duck Dumplings (4) $9.25: these were definitely tasty and still crispy from their pan sear, the dumplings are filled with duck meat, cilantro, scallions, and shiitake mushrooms. Green Papaya Salad $13.95: I usually get the papaya salad, but this last time that I ordered it, I felt like it was a little different. Normally there's never pork in my papaya salad, but this time there was also it did taste a bit different. Not sure if I liked it as much. Beef at the Corner $17.95 (during dinner): I got this extra spicy and they definitely delivered on that. This was my first time trying this dish and I thought the beef was cooked beautifully in their sauce. They had broccoli on the side and it came with rice as well. Beef with Chili and Lemongrass $17.95 (during dinner): this is usually my go to dish because I do enjoy the aromatics from the lemongrass and the spiciness from the chili. The beef is always tender, and the sauce is flavorful. Service here is always good even though for the most part we order takeout. They do charge a 3.5% fee if you pay with your credit card, but if you pay with cash, they give you a 4% discount. Their lunch hours are Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM. They also have a Pho and have vegetarian options as well. This is a family owned restaurant that is located in the Westview Promenade. They also have a full bar inside. There's plenty of seating inside and I can see parties being held here as well.
Everything is good. Started with Pork Bao Buns & Calamari. Very good. The Beef Vermicelli Coconut Sauce (order rice with) & Pork in Chili Garlic Lemongrass Sauce are both exceptional. Servers are so helpful & friendly. Decor is nice although the lighting could be a little lower. Drinks - Glass of wine (nice pour) and Lychee Martini (nice compliment to meal) Can't leave without Coconut Sorbet in a 1/2 Coconut shell
Lunch They don't deserve even 1 star. Rate - Below Zero! Ordered seafood hot pot, it was the worst I've ever had, I've eaten it in many places. For the $18.95 Lunch Special, you get 3 shrimps, some gray-colored, cheap crab meat, 1 small pc smelly sea cucumber, the vegetables smell moldy, and rice. It was stale gray rice - you have to be color blind to call it yellow rice. Inedible food went right into the garbage. See the picture. Rice for $19.95 ?! In the menu stated seafood, but where is the seafood? This place is a total rip-off. Stay away from this place.
Amazing place! The ambiance is great, the food was delicious. All we ordered tasted amazing. Something new I tried in this place was the pineapple rice... it tasted amazing, it was a little bit spicy tho
Expectations: Flavorful asian food - causal lunch or dinner spot. Exceeded expectations: I would bring out of towners here or even a place to celebrate a special occasion. The food is that good. The only dish I seem to order is the pumpkin chicken curry. My only complaint and next time I will Say something ... if you order this- ask that the pumpkin is cooked tender or soft. A few times now the pumpkin has been not fully cooked. (And yet, it's so good that this place still gets a 5 for me).
Let me start this review by saying how great the service was. The staff were friendly and attentive, and they came to check on the table at the right time, which is very important. atmosphere of the restaurant was mixed of modern western and asian flavor, interesting in a good way. Even though the restaurant's name says authentic Vietnamese, but their menu consists of Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese foods selections. It's not a bad fusion as long as everything is tasty and tastes as they should. This time around, we only ordered Pho, chicken skewers, spring rolls, summer rolls, fried rice, mango sticky rice, and ube cheesecake, therefore cannot be certain of the authenticity on other cuisine, will return to try more items on the menu. Based on what we ordered, everything was delicious. Chicken skewers were juicy; tofu summer roll were small but fresh made; spring rolls were good; both house special pho and beef brisket pho were delicious and came with a good amount of meat. Mango sticky rice was good in portion and taste, especially the green color rice truly brought out some appetite. It was my first time try Ube cheesecake, not only it was pleasing to eye , also tasted great, cheesy creamy and not overly sweet. Reasonable pricing. Convenient parking out front. Highly recommend by @WineDinenVacay Will return for more great experience.
Best Vietnamese food around! All you really need to know is that the place seems to always be busy. We didn't have to wait for a table but there weren't man left. Extensive menu, very good, friendly service and, yes, delicious food. I got the caramelized pork in hot pot which came with a size of steamed veggies and rice. While at first I wondered about the flavor of the steamed veggies it was the perfect complement to the flavorful pork! My friend got the Chicken with Chili and Lemongrass. He said it was tender and flavorful. It's absolutely worth being again. It did have some heat...3 out of 5 he said.
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No wonder this is the best place in the area to eat Pho. As soon as they bring you your bowl you're overwhelmed with how good the food smells. It's flavor is so fresh! We ordered beef pho and tofu pho in vegetable broth. Both were amazing. The service was fast and the noise level not too high. read more
7 years ago
Absolutely love this place!! I have been going to Lucky Corner for years! Each time I go, I never leave disappointed. The service is always good. Their servers are great, quick and always with a smile. Tonight we ordered spring rolls for an appetizer. Crispy, flavorful and perfect combination with the sweet and tangy dipping sauce. Then for our main meals, we ordered Chicken Fried Rice, Pho Ga and Grilled Beef with Lemongras. Seriously everything was delicious as always. I suggest if you're ordering any Pho, medium is enough. My mom couldn't finish her large soup. She was so full. But if you want leftovers, order large. The fried rice is very misleading because it comes in a dome shape. But when you starting picking from it, the rice is double the amount. Definitely perfect for leftovers. Lastly, I always order the Grilled Beef with Lemongrass because it AMAZING! If you want a bit of heat, ask for the CHILLI oil. But don't put too much, it is really hot. Five stars every time! read more
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I've been going to Lucky Corner since I was 10 years old and I've never been disappointed. Finding good Vietnamese food in the area has been difficult over the years. I take all of my friends and family here and they always want to come back! For starters, if you love pho then definitely get it here, but if you're willing to try something new and on the spicy side then go for the Spicy Beef Noodle soup (it's AMAZING) and so flavorful. I also enjoy the Lycheetini if you feel like having a lightly sweet cocktail for the night to balance out the sweet and salty. My top entrees are the Cubed Beef Steak (Medium Rare) and squeeze a little bit of the lime juice over it to add extra zing. I also enjoy the Black Pepper Shrimp & Scallops, Caramelized Catfish, or the Chilean Sea Bass if I'm feeling a fishy mood. For people who love poultry, go for the Lemongrass Chicken because the flavor is incredible. The servers are nice and attentive. The bussers are super sweet and willing to go the extra mile to help you when needed. The owners are so beyond great as well! During the weekends there is a hostess/manager named Emily who is awesome as well as she's always smiling and willing to help the whole team out. As far as the decor and ambience, it is so comfortable and nice to be here. I'm big on the quality of the food, but the interior is important as well because it helps with the oveexperience. It's always clean and smells great and the lighting is spot on. Usually I'm a booth person, but I'm totally fine with sitting in the normal chairs, as they're just as comfy. If you haven't checked this place out yet then you should definitely give it a go because there's a big variety of foods that accommodate to the whole family's every want and need. You won't be disappointed :) read more
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My fiance and I decided to tag along on a dinner date, and I'm glad we did! We arrived around 7:30PM and there was a slight wait, 40 minutes to be exact. Luckily it wasn't too cold so we waited outside where there were some benches. The food was very good! I ordered the crispy pork (which really did have a kick to it), and my fiance ordered the cubed steak. The vietnamese iced coffee and thai iced tea was good as well! read more
Stopped in for lunch yesterday and the food was phenomenal! The staff were very nice and friendly! I think it's also because my sister and her family are regulars here and I completely understand why. The food is high-quality! If you feel lazy driving to Eden Center in VA this place should definitely be an option. They serve pho, rice dishes, and a lot of entrees to choose from. The crab wonton for appetizer is a must try and the seafood crispy noodles is bomb! In my past visit, I ordered the Mango chicken and I wish I had ordered that instead of trying something new. The Ginger chicken didn't compare, it was good not great. I'm a Thai ice tea feen and the drink here wasn't too sweet which I love! Awesome overall....can't wait to be back! read more
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Trung H.
Hey Mia, first of all, thank you and your family for being such great…
8 years ago
wow! we stopped in so hungry and frustrated that other places were closed, since we are from out of town. Firstly, the food was great and very reasonably priced! My duck was flavorful and tender, and the red curry it was in had some good spice. Nothing mind blowing, but tasty in a familiar way. The highlight of my visit was hands-down the service -- more specifically, my waiter, Cesar. To be that smiley, responsive, and kind near closing time was so impressive to me! He checked in on us and I saw him laughing with his coworkers -- showing me that he was probably a pretty nice guy to be around. I was actually really moved that he went the extra mile to make sure that my sister and I had a delicious, speedy, and comfortable meal. You're the man, Cesar! read more
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Hadn't realized there was two locations until today when my gps guided me up from NOVA. LC1 has been my long time staple for excellent food in the Frederick area. LC2 is much nicer inside however my table rocked like in old ship...not cool in a pho restaurant where hot liquid is a plenty. I started with the special app, Peking duck roles which were out of this world in both flavor and texture. Next I had the lime beef salad medium rare and I asked them to make it spicy. It was very tender and delicious and full of flavor. I was sweating pretty good by the time I was done. Love the heat!!!! I took a papaya salad to go knowing full well how delicious that is since I've had it several times at LC1. I've also had the pho at LC1 several times and it's always been top notch. I have no reason to think LC2 would be any different but I'll try it next time to confirm. My only issue is with the bathroom cleanliness. The men's room urinal has a wall with a decent collection of buggers on it suggesting there is a serial offender and possibly someone who works there. There is no excuse for this to not be wiped down. Everyone apparently just ignores it. It's gross! Despite the bathroom issues, overall this restaurant is a great choice for dinner with plenty of heathy and spicy options. read more
2 years ago
Needed lunch after a visit to the nearby Toyota dealership - and Pho was on my mind. I wanted Pho Ga - but did not want a large bowl. They had an option below the large - turns out to be a little smaller than I was expecting - but overall - a tasty bowl of Pho Ga. The broth appeared to be a chicken-based broth, which is always a good sign. The broth was middle-of-the-road from a flavor profile perspective. Reasonably good, but not amongst the very best I've had - it will do in a pinch! Chicken was tender, broth was hot and steaming, and the rice noodles were not clumped together; the plate of aromatics was fresh and crisp. I added the Basil, bean sprouts, jalapeño slices and lime, then tasted the broth again. Pretty tasty! The place was packed during lunch time for a weekday - seems like a very popular place! The decor is very nice, feels a bit upscale compared to most Pho/Vietnamese restaurants. Service was good. The signs in the window indicate they accept American Express. When I attempted to pay with Amex - my server told me they don't accept Amex. So management of the Lucky Corner - you need to fix this - there should not be an Amex sticker on the window if you don't accept it! Looking forward to my next visit! read more
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Trung H.
Neal, I will get that sticker taken care of immediately -- you're…
8 years ago
The only place with the best warm duck salad and tofu salted pepper. If you're going to splurge this is the place to do it. The Vietnamese coffee had the best combination of sweet but also strong in flavor. The tofu salted pepper were crispy with the right amount of seasoning and a hint of ginger and spice. The warm duck salad is amazing as always with a side of black pepper sauce and chili oil (try that combination if you haven't). To finish it off with the spectacular mango sticky rice. The bartender was extremely charismatic and attentive, which boosted the ambient and comforting feel of the restaurant as a whole. Overall, a pleasant lunch experience. read more
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Living in dc you know that your options are super limited when it comes to high quality Vietnamese food. You may be tempted to say that Eden center in Annandale comes close but it really doesn't. For a short weekend trip out of the city make your way to Lucky Corner in Frederick MD right off 270. There are two locations but this newer one is grand, luxurious, elegant, and really classy. Service: There is ample staff here that all attend to your needs. They are friendly, attentive and professional. When they found out it was someone's birthday at our table they celebrated with a mouth-watering flan dish at the end! The general manager and chef came around and even greeted us and get our feedback it was great! Food: Most importantly after all! Our table tried the grape leaves appetizer, the chili curry chicken, the bo Lac Lac (cube steak), pho with bo vien (meatballs), and the lemon grass beef! All of which were just to die for. Cooked to perfection, flavorful, large portions, and cute displays. Overall: Clearly lucky Corner knows how to serve up top notch food at a good value in a prime location. It's service also makes this a 5-star establishment. Will definitely return and look forward to what this place will serve up in the future! read more
4 years ago
Really enjoyed my noodle soup. The portion was large and the broth very warming. The noodles were a little gummy. The menu was overwhelming, but looked appetizing. The restaurant is going for a Vietnamese cuisine with lots of Thai(ish) options. I'd like to try some of their other food. read more
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Super friendly staff. Food was delicious! They offer a variety of south east Asian dishes. Had the Singaporean noodles with combination meat (chicken, pork, and beef). They were not stingy with the meat portions, meat in almost every bite. Also had the crispy spring rolls which were delicious as well! Wife had the chicken with chili and lemongrass dish. Had a great sweet spicy flavor. We also order mixed drinks/cocktails which were on point too. Definitely recommend and will be coming back! read more
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The first time I came to Lucky Corner, I came because the Pho was recommended to me. I was told that it had the best Pho. I initially rated as a 4 because I had confused Pho with Ramen - forgetting that Pho is not typically spicy. And I love spice! Pho, to me, in general is not as flavorful as Ramen. Anywhoo...I digress.... On Mondays, most places are closed in Frederick, MD. I take evening classes, so on most weekdays when I come home most places are also closed. Lucky Corner was open on Monday and was open as late as 10 pm. I decide why not give it another try considering they have good ratings. I arrived 9 pm and was seated promptly. The menu is extensive so I asked for a recommendation. The curry dishes (tofu, chicken, or shrimp) were recommended by the waiter. I decided to get the SHRIMP CURRY (CA RI TOM). It is listed as a medium spice level but coming from a spice enthusiast, I would say this was not spicy. That was perfectly okay because it was still absolutely delicious! It is my understanding that Vietnamese cuisine is low on the spice level in general compared to other Asian cuisines (https://www.thetoptens.com/countries-with-spiciest-food/). The curry had a great portion of well-sized, JUICY, fresh shrimp mixed with string beans, snow peas, carrots, pineapples and red bell pepper in red curry and coconut sauce. I did not eat the large sized onions tho. It comes with rice, although, I think I would prefer to have with noodles next time. My food was prepared very quickly. I was in and out within a half hour (9:30 pm). Enough time to go catch a late movie nearby in the same shopping center. The value you get for the food is also great as well. You will get a great meal without breaking the bank. I found it refreshing to hear another waiter have a pretty in depth, personable discussion with another customer. I like when an establishment can find a great balance between professionalism and being personal. read more
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Trung H.
Hi there, Courtney. Thank you so much for coming here to leave us…
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Pleasant surprise while we were visiting from out of town. Flavorful food, lovely wait staff, nice ambience and cannot beat the price for a good meal. read more
6 years ago
Good food. Fire cracker shrimp appetizer is definitely recommend. Crispy pork belle and cubed beef steak was also delicious (recommended by our waiter) read more
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5100 Buckeystown Pike
Ste 174
Frederick, MD 21704
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