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    Lucky Ginger

    4.0 (287 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Tofu pho
    Marissa P.

    I don't eat pho often, but after this experience, I'll DEFINITELY be having it more! Yesterday, on a chilly day with temperatures in the single digits, a friend and I stopped by Lucky Ginger for lunch and sat at the bar. We both ordered the tofu pho. It was delicious, but I wanted to provide a PSA for plant-based folks: the broth is beef-based. They brought out sriracha and hoisin sauce to add to the pho, along with all the fixings like sprouts, jalapenos, and basil. The soup was light yet still filling and comforting. The broth was flavorful, but I really enjoyed customizing the pho to my taste with the extra toppings. We visited on a Monday afternoon when it wasn't busy. At our seat by the window both the service and lighting were great. The woman who helped us was quick and even took a moment to chat - so welcoming! Looks like there were more tables in the back for busier days too. Definitely a great spot tucked into the Third Ward!

    Veggie pho (I already dug into it) and lychee ginger martini (I already drank it.  lol).
    Rednek G.

    Every time I've been here, the food has been absolutely BOMB!! Excellent every time. And everyone here is all high vibes. This is a classy, yet still very comfy place. Thank you so much for being so wonderful!

    Caes F.

    Lucky Ginger gives Bar Vibes. The establishment sells Thai/Asian Food. I was craving pad Thai and this place was recommended by a couple of individuals local to the area. I ordered the Pad Thai with Chicken. Service was fast and friendly. The flavor was decent and I ate it all.

    Pad Thai
    Diego V.

    We sat at the bar at Lucky Ginger and had a great experience! The ambiance was solid and they were playing some good tunes while we were there. The pho was very good and hit the spot even on a warm night. The pad Thai was spicy with a great nutty flavor! The service was good, but with only one person behind the bar serving it did take some time to get a second drink. Will be back again!

    Menu
    Jasmine G.

    Came here to try the Pho! It was some of our personal favorite. What makes this Pho so delicious is the broth, it's very rich in flavor, savory with a hint of sweetness. We also tried the Chicken satay (comes with 4 skewers, not 2) which was very nicely seasoned, peanut sauce could use a bit more peanut flavor, but overall quite tasty. We enjoyed the vegetable and special pho, both wonderful, but would like to see a bit more of the accompanying garnishes like bamboo shoots, jalepeno, etc! Waitress was prompt and got us sauces and drinks quickly, overall we will be coming back as the Pho broth is quite to-die for!

    Celeste L.

    I went here for lunch and tried the calamari for appetizer and the pad see ew/noodles. Super tasty! They have booth and table seating and has a nice view of the river. Service was good, it was a pretty slow lunch / time. I always ask for no straws, to avoid plastic use

    Pad Thai
    Grace Q.

    LUCKY GINGER: A HAIKU Bursting with flavor, Izzie's service steals the show, Pure delicious magic! *vegetarian friendly

    Pad Thai
    Lauren S.

    I'm visiting from NYC and the pad Thai here was better than any local delivery spot I've tried at home. I did a level 3 of spice, which was the perfect amount. The portions are HUGE and enough to feed 2-3 people sharing. I also started off with the calamari which had really nice seasoning. The atmosphere itself is no frills and very basic, but that's all it truly needed. The staff was also attentive considering how busy it was with phone orders, people picking up and a packed dining room with some also at the bar.

    Everything Pho
    Helen L.

    I came here earlier this month with some friends after we stopped by the state fair. Since everyone was at the state fair, it was easy to find street parking. We came for dinner. We were able to quickly grab a table and menus were placed in front of us. We then decided to order some apps and our entrees. We went with the chicken wing and beef sticks. The chicken wing was more crispy/burnt than we expected but we still enjoyed the taste. Then we ordered two phos and one pad Thai. Our server forgot to put in the pad Thai but she made up for it later. The phos were pretty standard so I'm glad it tasted like what pho is suppose to taste like. The pad Thai was huge and easily shared by the three of us. When it comes to Asian food, Lucky Ginger did a wonderful job with the taste and presentation.

    Basil fried rice
    Courtney G.

    I ordered here through DoorDash and was excited to try a new Asian food spot in my new city. Honestly, I was disappointed. I'm not knocking any stars off for it being delivered since sometimes that can ruin dishes, but this wasn't the case. The egg rolls were still crispy when they got to me and were pretty decent. I saw a lot of hype on the dumplings but wasn't too impressed with them. For entrees, I ordered the basil fried rice and the pad thai. First, the fried rice was pretty good. I asked for no spice since spicy rice doesn't sound right. There was spice in the rice (lots of rhyming here lol). Although I asked for no spice and my rice was above medium spice, it still tasted fine. I would ensure there isn't spice next time so I can taste the rice. Now, the pad Thai. I was contemplating writing what I had to say about it, but from other reviews I saw, it looks like others felt the same. I'll make this short and sweet. It was the worst pad Thai I've ever had in my life. There was no flavor whatsoever, and it was very dry. The beef was almost nonexistent in the container; if it was there, it was dry, too. I don't like my pad Thai super saucy but this had no sauce anywhere in the dish. I've had my fair share of pad Thai, and this is one I would avoid. I'm hoping if I do have another visit here, I'll try something else and hopefully have a better experience.

    Amy K.

    Went to dinner on a whim on a Thursday night with my husband and a friend, and it was great! There is a bar right when you walk in, so the seating situation for dinner in was a little confusing at first. They definitely do a big takeout business, there were alot of orders lined up on the counter for pickup. We found our way to the dining area in the back, and our server was very kind and welcoming. Unfortunately they were out of 3 beverages those on our group wanted to order; the Thai iced tea, a rose wine and ingredients for a seasonal cocktail, so that was a little surprising! We found other good options. Food was really good, our table got egg rolls, dumplings, calamari, 2 noodle dishes and chicken pho. Dumplings are clearly homemade, and absolutely worth the 25 min wait mentioned on the menu!! The egg rolls were hot and crispy, but average flavor I'd say. Calamari was cooked well and had a really good seasoning on it. The chicken pho was everything you want a big bowl of pho to be, and was perfect for me once doctored up with all the fixings; fresh jalapeno, spro uts, hoisin and lime. One of the two noodle dishes was a bit too salty, the other was perfect. Dining room ambiance leaves a bit to be desired, but the waitress was so friendly, helpful and caring to assure we enjoyed our meal. As many places are, I think they are struggling with staffing issues, but the food and service did not show it! Absolutely recommend for a casual bite out with friends or takeout when you are craving something tasty.

    Special Pho
    Lilian X.

    My go to for many years here is the special pho. They used to have one of the best pho broth in town but it doesn't taste the same anymore. A good broth should be boiled 12-24 hours, rich & thick in flavor. The menu states "rare** beef slices and brisket" yet what was delivered were extremely fatty pieces. Typically a good broth is worthy of sipping without having to add sauces, I found myself adding hoisin and Sriracha to give it more flavor. Update less than 24hrs after: got food poisoning from the pho!! Will call restaurant for awareness.

    Charley B.

    This is a quaint space is a cool neighborhood. You'll find most of your favorite Asian-influenced dishes on the menu. My well portioned chicken Pad Thai was expertly prepared. The staff was friendly and helpful.

    Massaman curry and Red Curry with Tofu

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    Awesome food! Very generous portions and so flavorful! I highly recommend. Will definitely return.

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    Yummy! Great downtown spot to grab noodles. Dumplings are a must. You can request how spicy you would like your dish. Fun!

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