Had dinner here last night with a group of friends before staying for mahjong. All of us were so pleasantly surprised by how phenomenal the meal was! Tiger shrimp, spiced squash, dirty rice & roast duck were beautifully plated, tasty and each has the most delicious mix of textures! Service was outstanding and it was so much fun playing maj with the special tables! Highly recommend!! read more

Lucky Danger - Tiger Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lucky Danger is a casual spot- good for dates or friend groups (saw many groups of 4) and it's in a great location downtown. I booked a reservation on Opentable at least a week out for a Friday night for me and my husband. We parked a few blocks over on Indiana Ave & between 4th and 5th streets (there is metered parking), but it's close to a couple of metro stations. We arrived a few minutes early prior to our 6:30 reservation, but they seated us immediately. The place was already busy, and the tables turned over quickly. The food we ordered arrived quickly and we were done in about an hour. Tough decision on what to order, since to us many of the menu items looked good! We went with two small plates: short rib & bone marrow dumplings (came as 5 dumplings- delicious) and the Chinese snap pea and asparagus salad (it wasn't that exciting- we'd skip this). We ordered the crab lo mein, because it seemed to be the most popular dish (for me it was ok, since the crab falls off the noodles and doesn't really stick). We also ordered a half duck (under the Large Format menu section). It comes with side containers of rice, plums, cucumbers, and butter lettuce, so we ate it wrap-style. I didn't take a picture of the duck dish when it arrived at our table, which was unfortunate, because the description says sausage came with, but we didn't think we got the sausage, and couldn't prove it when we asked after eating. They were out of ginger-scallion biscuits! Our water glasses were always filled up, empty dishes cleared, and they swapped out small plates and utensils quickly. They even cleaned our table twice when it got messy! We would come back, because we enjoyed our food and trust that the other menu items are worth coming back for! read more

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Food was excellent - service each time has not been great. Want to go and try brunch next. read more

Fantastic Chinese-American food! Initially, I wasn't sure about this place, as Americanized Chinese food can be, well, not so great...but I was pleasantly impressed by this restaurant. Service was good and attentive, and the ambiance was cozy and definitely way more elegant than your typical American-Chinese fast food place. I tried the following: - Crab rangoon - I'm not a fan of cream cheese, but I really enjoyed the sauce a lot. That sauce was damn delicious. - Sticky spicy beef - the beef was delicious and juicy. Definitely has a spicy kick! - Crab lo mein - amazingggg. Definitely a must-get! The portion was large too, which pleased my very-hungry eyes. - Mapo tofu - great flavors, with a spicy kick. It tasted authentic with some creative modern twists that I don't typically see (shiitake mushrooms and rice cakes). My partner doesn't like rice cakes in general, but she enjoyed the ones here. The rice cakes seemed to be homemade, and the texture was perfect--soft and tender. read more

Kinda pricey for dinner but good food and fantastic happy hour! I enjoyed the sesame chicken meal for $15 and Sage Dynasty happy hour cocktail for $8. Happy hour is only at the bar. There is limited seating. I tasted one dinner plate, the Maryland Monkfish Mosaic, which was delicious but a bit small for $20. My friend loves Mahjong here. read more

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We had a great date night at Lucky Danger! We sat at the bar and ordered a drink while we waited for our table to be ready. My husband got a tea drink that came in an adult sippy pouch. And I had a lemonade. We ordered the crab rangoon and the savory Allium pancake appetizers. We also had the crab lo mein and the Chongqing chicken. Our favorite dish was the crab lo mein. It was creamy and crabby, and the noodles were definitely handmade. Soo good! We liked all the food. The chicken was super spicy. I'd recommend making a reservation at Lucky Danger! It's a fun and trendy Chinese restaurant. read more

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I love me some lucky danger! This place has so much to offer--great fun and great food! My personal favorites are the dumplings and crab lo mein. There are no words for the crab lo mein--it's SO tasty oh my gosh. Succulent, fresh, aromatic, and has a citrus punch. The service is also incredible, your glass is never empty and a plate never sits in front of you empty. It's a very fun environment and loud, although there are tables that provide some a bit of quiet from the two bar areas. They also offer Mahjong lessons and tables to rent. It's a fun way to spend a weekday evening but you do need to book through OpenTable in advance. read more

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A good variety of happy hour options. Seating is at the bar, first come first serve. The Lo Mein, Mapo tofu, and Dumplings were all very good. Everything was well seasoned. We really enjoyed the food. read more

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Went there Wednesday evening with a reservation and seems like they had a large table walk in and couldn't offer to seat us at the reservation time - however, I chose to give them 5 stars because they went above and beyond to try to make us comfortable at the back bar and gave desserts on the house for the inconvenience. To me, that's 5 star service. The food was also delicious, the crab lo mein was my favorite. We got an app and 3 entres to share between 3 people and it was plenty! Ambiance is nice, they have the front part and then a back bar and some tables kind of hidden. read more

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The best happy hour deal I've had in a while! I went here with 2 of my friends and entrees were just $15, cocktails $9, dumplings $6-$8. Such a great deal! Happy hour is only by the bar but we got there right at 5 so didn't have to wait to get a spot, it did start getting a bit full as the evening went on so just a warning if you want to snag the happy hour deal! The place itself is tastefully decorated and even the serving ware has a pleasing vibe. Can't wait to come back! read more

Lucky Danger - Chicken dumplings, Sichuan beef dumplings, crab rangoons, mapo tofu - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place has some buzz, but my experience was mixed. Despite several open tables that didn't fill during my time there, I didn't have a reservation and was told to wait 15 minutes or so in a loud and cramped bar area. Make a reservation I guess. Service continued to be a mixed experience. It took a while for them to get to me, and they seemed focused on a diner who I guess is an Instagram influencer who someone there follows (apparently they don't follow my Yelp account), but I could not in good faith accuse them of failing to keep me hydrated and well looked after either. The menu has shifted with time, and they have some labeled vegetarian options but these can be limited. The only one on offer the night I happened in was the classic ma po tofu. Their rendition was certainly interesting; it had a note of sweetness uncommon to this dish, but could not be accused of lacking in salty or savory flavor, and came with mushrooms and rice cakes for a dynamic textural experience. I attempted to order a fancy beverage that was supposedly on tap to be told they were out of it, so I asked if they had tea, which oddly was not on the menu. They ultimately brought me a good quality tea and didn't charge me for it; the food was on the higher side and it is an expensive neighborhood, so I'll take that. The desserts looked intriguing but I did not have room. The actual quality of food was good and DC is not overflowing with middle- to high-end Chinese cuisine, so I really want this place to succeed. Offer me some more vegetarian dishes and maybe I'll come back or try their Virginia location. read more

Lucky Danger - Tea - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Recently visited Lucky danger for restaurant week and the ambiance and decor was very eclectic and fun - that was one of my favorite parts! We had a condensed menu for restaurant week which included some of their top sellers. We started with two versions of dumplings which were delicious! The morels and sweet corn sauce was incredible. For our entrees we got the duck fried rice which had foie gras woven throughout it - YUM. The only thing that feel short was the dessert. The apple moon cake was very dry and lacked flavor and texture. It needed a bit more complexity of flavor and textures to match the rest of the meal. read more

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So, I attempted to dine in here one time before during the Thursday Dinner event in Downtown DC. It was busy but the young lady was not the friendliest. So, I ended up leaving instead. Fast forward to me bringing my friend visiting from out of town here during a less busy time to try the happy hour menu! We had a long day at work and wanted some good drinks and food. This experience, the same host was a bit more friendly. The issue we had was the bar seating. My understanding is that it's first come first serve. However, two women were holding two bars seats and when we asked about them, they told us their friends were on the way. We turned and just stood up at the bar by the wall, instead. We had already walked there and was ready to just move along. Our bartender was attentive and he made us some great drinks. The food was good, too. Here lies the additional issue that really kind of turned us off. We stood there for an HOUR! A WHOLE HOUR before those two seats being held were occupied! They were allowed to hold those bar seats for that long but that was a financial loss on the business. We came ready to buy plenty of drinks and food but ended up getting one drink a piece and three appetizer before moving on to have actual dinner somewhere else nearby. We basically watched those seats go unoccupied for that long! If it's FCFS at the bar, enforce that, please. That was my 2nd bad experience with service here, which sucks because the food was actually good and I work in the vicinity but I can't say when I'll return for a 3rd opportunity to be slighted here. read more

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Amazing dumplings and drinks! We came during happy hour and tried both the beef and chicken dumplings and they were both so flavorful, we couldn't decide which we liked better. Drinks were boozy and delicious. We really liked the Ju Zi Sling and imperial mule. The Lucky Danger lager was really bright and refreshing. General Tso's chicken was good, although we would have preferred a crispier batter on the chicken. Our only complaint was that it was quite cold inside at the bar, and there was also no hot water in the restrooms. Service was great and the bar was very busy and lively. We can't wait to come back! read more

Lucky Danger - Beef dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Had a lovely Restaurant Week meal there with a friend, and from how busy it was on a Tuesday at 6pm, I'm guessing others did too! The drink I wanted (Jú zi Sling) was not available, so I tried the Empress Tea (whisky, pear, and chrysanthemum tea). It was kind of tiny, but incredibly delicious. My friend suggested splitting all the dishes we got, because she's awesome. For the small plates, we ordered the blistered 5 spice squash and the crab Rangoon, followed by the mapo tofu and crab lo mein for entrees, and one of each of the desserts. Both of the appetizers were excellent. I wouldn't have picked the squash, but I'm so glad we got it. The flavors were complex, a little bit spicy, and a whole lot delicious. The crab Rangoon were fantastic as well - that sauce is amazing. The two entrees were also fabulous. We both tried the crab lo mein first because it was less spicy than the Mapo tofu. It was fantastic. The sauce was incredible, the noodles were the perfect amount of chew, and there was loads of crab on top. The mapo tofu was like "hey, I'm great too!" as we were eating the noodles. It had rice, cakes and tofu and ground beef and a nicely spicy sauce. So good. For me, the desserts were the only letdown. Banana bread pudding was fine, although I was a little confused by some of the flavors, like having both lemon curd and chocolate in the same dish. And there was something about the egg tart. I just didn't like, which may have been the compressed pineapple. It's weird because all of the ingredients sounded great. In addition to the food being great, the service was really fantastic. Our server Natalie was incredibly helpful and there whenever we needed her, as was the rest of the team. I also really liked the ambience of the restaurant, even the candles that look like a fire hazard on the way to the bathrooms. This was my first visit, but I'm definitely coming back! read more

I appreciate that they have Happy Hour at the bar 6 nights a week until 6:30. Good food and drink options for really good prices and pick service. My husband and I went recently for a casual date night and really enjoyed it. We'll be back. read more

New spot Alert!! We got a NEW Asian spot downtown that I saw, so I pulled up!! It's a couple bars in there, & a Mahjong room!! They hold classes on Wednesday's, or you can come in & rent a table. I'm here for the FOOD!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @_luckydanger . Location Reviewed: 709 D St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Crab Rangoon ($14 with snow crab, Tobiko, ginger, scallion, Old Bay, & cream cheese). Some of the BEST I've have with real crab meat!! LIKE THAT! Their Hamchi Crudo ($20 with raw thinly sliced yellowtail, daikon, coconut, roasted peanuts, coriander, & black garlic). If raw fish is your thing...this is for you!! Fresh fresh, & flavorful!! STAMP!! Sticky Spicy Beef ($16 with short ribs, candied cashews, Birds Eye chili, passionfruit, green papaya, & basil mint). Spicy, well cooked, with a hint of sweetness. STAMP!! Their Lychee Limeade ($8 with lychee puree, lime, & lemongrass simple syrup). Get it!! That's it. STAMP!! Their Heritage Pork Char Siu *Feeds 2 to 3 people*($65 Chinese BBQ, Napa cabbage slaw, green apple, butter lettuce, & rice). A tangy thick bbq sauce, with juicy hot, meaty pork!! STAMP!! Crab Lo Mein ($35 Maryland blue crab, leek fondue, Shitake, caramelized whey, & kaffir lime). Plenty of crab, fresh toppings, with slick noodles!! STAMP!! Their Apple Pie MoonCake ($13 with spiced apples, bourbon vanilla ice cream, apple butter, & a brown butter crumble). Rich, sweet, with plenty of apples!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: Try everything I STAMPED!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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The food here was sooo flavorful and delicious!! Service was a bit slow and the food took quite a while to come out especially considering the restaurant wasn't full. Overall we really enjoyed the meal and would definitely return. It's especially close to the downtown DC holiday market so if you're doing some shopping you can walk here after for an incredible meal. read more

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We came here at my friend's suggestion before a play at Shakespeare theatre company. My friend and I shared all our food. We shared the crab rangoons and beef short rib dumplings. We also got the Chinese egg noodle and tomato as our entreee and apple mooncake as our dessert. Everything was absolutely wonderful! We especially liked the crab rangoonsand Chinese egg noodle and tomato though I wish there were more noodles in there. The apple mooncake was wonderful also! I didn't love the beef short rib. It was okay, but there wasn't a lot of filling in there. The service was great! We quickly received what we wanted. The ambiance is great and next time, I would definitely try to come for some mahjong. Overall, I definitely suggest trying it out, especially if you're a fun of Chinese food! read more

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Chinatown's newest addition, Lucky Danger, is where you'll want to be this summer. I love mom & pop Chinese restaurants, but I also enjoyed this refreshing, elevated take on Chinese-American food. You can enjoy full-service dining at this location with 3 bars, each with a different theme. my favorite room is in the back with Mah Jong tables inspired by the movie Rush Hour 2. Newly-opened DC lucky danger location is a great addition to the Chinatown/Penn Quarter area. This location is the only public Mah Jong bar in Washington, DC! Crab Rangoon Lo Mein Whole Crispy Flounder The Flounder feeds 2-3 people also came with a delicious Green Papaya Salad and White Rice read more

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I came for happy hour (bar only) and got the Lucky's G&T and crab Rangoon. I'm a crab Rangoon fanatic and this is one of the best crab Rangoons I've had. There is actual crab, good amount of filling, has a nice crispy wrapper, and the sauce really compliments it. Service was good, however could have been more attentive despite the bar area being half busy. read more

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My friend had a giftcard so we came to Lucky Danger to try some of their entrees and apps! We got 2 orders of dumplings for $7 as part of their Thursday appetizer special, a very good deal that is worth the money. We also got the allium pancake and the egg/tomato noodles. I think the allium pancake was my favorite out of the two, definitely some interesting flavors. My friend really liked the tomato egg noodles. I felt they tasted kind of flat, very one-note tomato flavor. Overall service was great and I heard there's mahjong tables so that's pretty cool. Food was just okay for me, not sure if I'd come back for that without a giftcard but cool place! read more

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Food was awful. Basically a bowl of spicy grease with some dumplings/wontons. I ate the wontons because I was hungry but the broth was gross. Grease floating. The fries were edible but not worth what they charged. read more

Lucky Danger - This is the broth from the wonton soup. - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious cocktails and appetizers! The crab rangoons were the perfect snack and had a really good flavor. The food menu has limited choices but I was pleased with both items I tried. The service was fast and friendly and plenty of available seating when I stopped in on a Saturday night. read more

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After taking a mahjong lesson here I knew I needed to come back and try out the good. Restaurant week was the perfect excuse! The crab lo mein was a fantastic dish following a flavorful beef appetizer (don't remember the name). I'd say this spot is worth a try if you're in Chinatown or on the Mall. Definitely one of the best meals so close to the monuments- leagues above those food trucks! read more

Lucky Danger - Crab lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Lucky Danger offered an excellent Restaurant Week menu. We ordered the short rib and bone marrow dumplings (eat them whole, or oil will squeeze out all over your table!) and the pork wontons; generous bowls of duck fried rice and mapo tofu (you'll need to order white rice separately if you want it); and a yummy pandan cake and egg tart. Good happy hour cocktail deals while you're waiting for your table. There's another bar in the back of the restaurant, just before the mahjong room, if the front bar is full. read more

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Solid spot, good service and good food. Dock was tasty, and mapo tofu was a hit as well.

Chef Tim Ma's Lucky Danger just opened up in Chinatown/Penn Quarter - this is considered their full-service flagship location! The menu is extensive, offering various apps, entrees, desserts, and an extensive drink list (cocktails, bear, wine, whiskey, and even NA drinks). We ordered the following to share: +Allium Pancake - prepared with kohlrabi, cured cucumber, whipped tofu, mandarin, and Osetra caviar +Crab Rangoon - with snow crab, tobiko, cream cheese, ginger, scallions, and Old Bay +Beef Shortrib & Bone Marrow Dumplings - with pickled onions, huacatay, crispy shallots, and horseradish root +the Crab Lo Mein - with MD blue crab, leek fondue, shiitake, caramelized whey, and kaffir lime +a Peking Duck - comes in half or a whole; comes with compressed plum, cured cucumber, fish sauce dressing, butter lettuce, and rice +and, the Whole Crispy Flounder - with ginger scallion, chili crunch, fresnos, green papaya salad, peanut, and rice Portions were generous and ample food to share amongst 6+ people! The space is cool, with 4 different sections and seating - a dining room and 3 bars, which also includes the only public Mah Jong bar (with automatic shuffling tables) in D.C.! Staff and service were friendly and fun! Limited metered street and garage parking available. +shareable apps and entrees +friendly service & staff +limited metered street & garage parking read more

Lucky Danger was such a highlight of the pandemic before they closed in Mount Vernon and I'm happy to report they're back in DC and *incredible*. We did the Crab Rangoon ( $14 ), beef short rib and bone marrow dumplings ( $15 and my personal favorite ), shumai ($15) to start. All were servings of five and delicious. For mains we did the Mapo Tofu ($25) and Chinese Egg Noodles and Tomato ( $25). We finished with the egg tart ( $13 ). Overall the music was a little loud but fun. Happy hour only goes until six. I hope they expand it to 630/7 so more people come in to try it before committing to the full menu. You can reserve mahjong tables in the back! Definitely some of the best Asian food in DC right now. read more

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had a nice meal here for RW, following an ok visit when they were newer. space is nice, they have a bar and dining room up front, an additional bar and dining room as well as mahjong room in the back. cocktails are ok, service friendly, standouts from the menu we've tried are any noodle dish (esp crab lo mein), the noodles are made in house. the rangoons are pretty great too. read more

Came for the mahjong tables! Had a great experience, staff was friendly and drinks were amazing. The only thing I would recommend for them is to add more mahjong tables in the back! read more

Lucky Danger - Automatic mahjong table - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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What we wanted was some Chinese food. This one came up, and the name appealed to me. AshleyDenise was our server and was very nice. The atmosphere was a bit trendy. Rap music was playing when we came in, but it just didn't seem to fit with the Chinese food ambiance we were expecting. My wife and I got Crab Rangoon (Snow crab, Tobiko, cream cheese, ginger, scallion, Old Bay) for an appetizer. It was different, but good. I did not know Tobiko were tiny fish eggs, but they added something to the item and that was fine with me. For entrees we had Ginger Scallion Tiger Prawns (Baby bok choy, oyster mushroom, basil, crispy onion, ginger scallion butter) and Crab Lo Mein (Maryland blue crab, leek fondue, shiitake, caramelized whey, kaffir lime) While the Ginger dish had tiger prawn heads, my wife and I had just had prawns two days ago at another restaurant. They served tiger prawn heads with tiger prawn meat still attached. Here it was tiger prawn heads with some shrimp. There just seemed to be a mismatch. The Crab dish was good, but the noodles were impossibly long. There was no way to get them from the presentation plate to the dinner plate without either making a mess or cutting the noodles before moving them. Neither dish was hot when served and while we left filled, we were rather underwhelmed. read more

Popped into Lucky Danger & staff was super friendly, greeting us with smiles and making us feel right at home. The has a simple & cozy decor. Service was lightning-fast, with our order arriving in no time. The food? Absolutely delicious! Bone marrow dumplings were a standout--rich, flavorful, and perfectly crafted. Every bite was a treat. Highly recommend this spot for a tasty, welcoming Chinese-American dining experience. read more

Wow, this was a fantastic experience! The ambience is cozy and warm, but also fun and upbeat! They played late 90s-early 2000s hip hop and R&B. So fun! The service was attentive and fast. It happened to be DC restaurant week, so I got 3 courses for $55, which is a great deal! I started with the crab Rangoon, which was full of crab and very creamy. However, the absolute star of the meal and the reason for my extremely quick turnaround on this review is the crab lo mein. WOW! The flavors were perfect! I would describe it as perfectly Al dente, springy noodles served in a rich tom kha soup broth that thickened as it cooled. So flavorful! There were lots of porcini mushrooms, ample amounts of fresh lump crab, all topped with what I would describe as a type of pico de gallo, cilantro, and crispy onions. It was INCREDIBLE and I literally ate every last drop. I can't tell you the last time I did that. Dessert was the apple pie mooncake, which was nothing special. However, I'm tempted to fly back to DC just to have the crab lo mein again. I had the White Lotus cocktail, which was very refreshing. Such an awesome spot! read more

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Nice spot! Went there mainly because of an Inkind promotion (highly recommend that app btw). Got takeout during lunch hours. Food was good! Portions were big. Inside is kind of a diner vibe, but with a bar and booze available. Quiet street with parking but an eight minute walk from the National Gallery. Happy hour menu looks like a great deal. Bartender poured me a glass of water while I waited for my takeout, which I always take to be a good sign. Dug the ska/reggae playlist. Nice people working there. Would definitely go back! read more

Went to Lucky Danger last night to check out the Mahjong tables! One thing to note is they don't say on their website but you CAN play American style Mahjong- just make a note when you are reserving a table. (bring your own card, obvi). We also ate dinner there afterwards on the restaurant side. The service was good and we had a great time. Tried a lot of dishes and my favorites were the duck, the crab lo mein (very saucy), the crab rangoon and the sticky spicy beef. I enjoyed the cocktails I got (singapore sling, Lucky's G&T), and they also have wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks! read more

Service was great and attentive. The ambiance is also great and this restaurant has a lot to offer. The highlights were the Peking duck and crab lo mein. Both dishes were unique and very flavorful. Also had the cup chicken and the crab Rangoon's. For dessert we had the bika ambon. Overall, this is a great experience and I am already looking forward to going back to indulge in the whiskey bar. I do want to highlight that I believe the prices are a little high and some dishes need some refinement but overall, this is a great addition to Penn Quarter will be visiting many more times hope to see More evolution in the menu as time goes on. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area or looking for something different in Chinese fusion cuisine. read more

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I fear it will be hard to get a happy hour seat at Lucky Danger in the future. A very generously portioned and extensive list of entrees ($15), apps ($7) cocktails and beer. Our crab rangoon did not last long but very creamy and paired well with a chili sauce. Sesame chicken was not overly breaded or too thick with cornstarch. Everything was fresh and flavorful. read more

Lucky Danger - Sesame chicken - Chinese Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Sticky beef was excellent and the bone marrow dumplings are delicious. For the main course we had the whole flounder = outstanding. Service was really good. read more

Good food, very poor service. Only person working is the front host woman and the chef who presents the dishes.