They wanted to charge me $15.00 for tip with out asking me. I asked them to remove it and the manger said no. The waiter came walking to me with an attitude and said I don't want to fight with you so I will remove it. Then I paid and she screamed at me and said don't come back. We use to always come and enjoy the food. We even brought family from out of town to dine at your restaurant. And left with an embarrassing experience. Over $15.00 How rude and disrespectful. Train your servers better. read more

I rarely take pictures of the good because when it comes I'm ready to dig in! Love the vibe of Lucky Ginger it's great for a date night but also just a vibe to come sit at the bar eat some delicious pho, noodles, or curry while drinking a beer and watching the Bucks game. The service has never disappointed. I'd keep an eye out and follow their social media as well, they have some some fun pop events they do once in a while. Great spot in the Third Ward. read more

Lucky Ginger - Dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Jalapeño margarita, lychee mojito, cosmo ... great bartender!!!! Great apps! Soups! And per previous reviews- the entrees speak for themselves. read more

Lucky Ginger - Jalapeño margarita, cosmo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It checks the box if you want Asian food. But it unfortunately didn't deliver in flavor. The Drunken noodles were a favorite. But the pho was disappointing. Service was ok. read more

Five star Asian Fusion here! With everything that's going on, we're trying to support local and get take-out a few times a week. We've (somehow) never tried Lucky Ginger so figured now is the perfect time. I can't speak too much to the pick-up process, but from what my parents said, they're being extremely sanitary and conscious. Currently, only two customers are allowed inside at a time - love that. Thanks for contributing to social-distancing Lucky Ginger! The food though... yes! I had such menu anxiety with what to order when trying to decide between pho and the pad kee mao (drunken noodles). To be honest, looking at photos on Yelp and social helped me conclude drunken noodles as the best choice. The dish consists of thick rice noodle stir fried with eggs, bell peppers, baby corn, onions, carrots and I added shrimp. It's all smothered in a delicious thai basil sauce. I went for "level two" on the spice meter and it was perfect. Also, five starts for their egg rolls. I mean, you can't really go wrong with ordering these, ever. The sweet tangy dipping sauce was great. My husband went for the special pho, which includes steak, brisket and meatballs, and gave it a thumbs up. My parents split the massaman thai style curry and had good things to say about the flavor and added crunch of cashews. All and all, I'm still full. Can't wait to dine-in in the future! read more

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Favorite pho & dumpling place in MKE. We live in Waukesha and drive to the third ward for LG.

This place got two stars based on the venue which was downscale and trendy. The service was deplorable (but the guy got his 10% tip of course) and the food worse. Just some examples, we asked for a certain drink and his response was "no" and he walked away. We ordered different drinks....and the Coke smelled and tasted like chlorine bleach. We had them replaced and the server put them right on the edge of the table between us (we were sitting close side by side). The dumplings were hard and chewy, the chicken satay was radically overcooked and the Lad nah noodles looked like sludge and had the same texture ...... and tasted like wet dog. The prices were obnoxiously high for the product offered. We did not complain, simple didn't eat, but we did pay over $100 for this epic fail. then we went elsewhere to get some supper. read more

Lucky Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I'm sad because this used to be one of my favorite takeout spots for basil fried rice. Within the last few months, the quality and consistency has gone down and I can't justify spending $17 on a dish where the shrimp will be overcooked, the spice level is a shot in the dark, and the rice isn't all seasoned. I'm hoping this was just a fluke, but I'll be taking this out of my rotation for the time being. Maybe the issue is just dining out! Fingers crossed. read more

Vibe was great and the view was amazing. Their Yuzu Sangria was really good and the pad thai was so good. Theor level 2 for pad thai didn't have any heat to it for me, I would go up to level 3 or 4 next time. read more

I have worked in downtown and come to third ward a lot for the past a few years, but I was surprised that I had never given this restaurant a try. I am glad I did today, with a colleague who likes this place a lot and comes here for lunch very often. We walked in at 11:40 on a Monday and we were the only table in the restaurant. Nice chill vibe. Our server was very friendly. We both ordered the lunch specials. However, we were not sure why it took them almost 20 mins to prepare for our soup and egg roll. My small Tom Kha soup was nothing really special but a good and light start for a weekday lunch. Not as thick and heavy as it looked. A coconut milk base with a decent amount and variety of vegetables and a nice hint of lemon flavor. My colleague enjoyed her egg roll like as always. She said it was fresh and crispy. Our main dishes came in a perfect portion for us! My pad Thai with tofu (level 5 spicy) was very good. Although I am not a pad Thai fan, I have had a lot of Pad Thai before and I really like the Pad Thai here. The noodles are thin and narrow and packed with flavors. Not too oily and not dry or mushy at all. The tofu cubes are deep fried to be crispy. The taste of the whole dish was slightly sweet (as it should be) and not as spicy as I thought. The peanuts on top add the nice nutty flavor and the raw bean sprouts on side are not overpowering. Overall, it is a delightful dish and a nice balance of everything! My colleague got a basil fried rice with chicken. She liked it and finished her plate too. Given how much I like basil, I would love to come back and try the basil fried rice (or maybe just get their pho) soon. Compared to Dandan, I like Lucky Ginger much more. read more

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food is excellent! wonderful atmosphere with a great view. the seafood pho is the best on the menu!

We ordered the pork dumplings and they were a good start. Very tasty and filling. We also ordered the curry rice and the pad Thai. We asked for a level 3 spice--and it was a little underwhelming. The flavor was pretty good for both dishes. Food and drinks were moderately priced. Service could have been a little more punctual, but nothing serious Our rating is a 7.1/10. Overall, 4/5 stars. Would we revisit: yes. read more

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I was not expecting this place to be as roomy as it was. The atmosphere was great with the cream city exposed brick. As far as the food, it was amazing!! I got the Tom kha and meat pho. I have had better Tom kha soups but the pho was amazing. I wish it had more meat in it but that flavor was amazing. I would definitely go back and I want to try the curry and pad Thai. read more

Best Asian food we've had in along time. Stoked about finding this place and can't wait to go back! Cool bar and busy atmosphere.

An update and upgrade are needed. Lucky Ginger continues to make my taste buds very happy. Since my last review, I've ordeeed the pork belly skewers, beef skewere, Crispy Squid, Lao Sausage, Korean Short Ribs, and the Lad Nah seafood combo and beef. Plus, I always order the dumplings on every visit because they are my favorite dumpkings in town! They're great pan fried, but I prefer them steamed. They started doing Sushi Sunday recently, and I hope to get there to try one of their popular suahi burritos soon. Be sure to check this place out, if you still haven't! read more

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Very quiet on a summer Thursday eve I had the pork belly app which was quite good. For cocktail basil/ strawberry vodka treated me well :) I had the short rib which was very nice and came with rice and egg as well as kimchi. The staff was friendly. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed everything we had at Lucky Ginger. Not pictured, but they have some really good cocktails (mine was strawberry basil). Our family also had their seafood pho and could not stop raving about it! This pud kee mao is quite possibly the best I ever had. Great sauce, perfect amount of spice (we did level 2 and it made your nose run, so beware!) , noodles were just right and I loved that there were SO MANY VEGETABLES. Not old, soggy, or previously frozen vegetables - fresh and crisp, and a lot of variety. Also great quality meat, which can be unfortunately hard to come by with a lot of Thai restaurants in the area. Service was friendly and helpful read more

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Have eaten here several times. Food is always good. Menu recently changed from scanning a QR code to a physical menu. When I paid the bill, several items were higher in price than that printed on the menu. I didn't argue, but left and will keep this in mind the next time I want to eat here. read more

Ordered delivery from here a few times. Delivery service is excellent. Always on time and the food is in good shape. I tried ordering the famous pork belly appetizer before and couldn't get it because it was not available. Finally got it with my last delivery order. It lived up to expectations. I would give five stars. But the red curry disappointed a little bit. It was delicious, but it was watery. My favorite thing about Thai food is it's curries made with thick coconut milk. So, a runny curry is not what I expected. I wish they up their game with the red curry. Also, ordered Thai iced tea which was wonderful except that the half of the glass had big chunks of ice. For $3, I expected more tea. read more

Great service and great location. Good pad Thai and wonderful waitress . Perfect place by the River

This is a good local spot, that delivers good food. I sat at the bar. Service was great. Had the Special Pho & Dumplings. First the dumplings, big juicy and the dipping sauce, Ah Delicious combo. The pho had a great broth. This is a no frills place. But the pricing fits. I'll be back, a Recommend read more

Lucky Ginger - Special Beef Pho - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

For my first time going last night this experience was wonderful!! The service was amazing the pho was the best the only issue was my drink wasn't warm enough ‍! Even the 20% gratuity didn't brother me because the server was exceptionally masterful! Now the men's bathroom was a hot mess and could use a good bleaching and cleaning but I understand. This space was open and welcoming prices were $$ god and the egg roll I could have wolfed down 10 of those !!! I was lucky to try Lucky Ginger I'll be back like next week lol !!! read more

I can't believe that I have never written a review for Lucky Ginger. It is my favorite spot in Milwaukee to get Pho! Their Special Pho is amazing. I also love their egg rolls, they are the perfect amount of crispy and not too greasy. If you're looking for some great Asian fusion, Lucky Ginger is a great choice' read more

Lucky Ginger - Special Pho - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My friend and I went to lucky ginger and split 3 apps and an entree. We got the egg rolls, beef on a stick, and the dumplings. I would skip the beef on the stick, they were a bit tough but the sauce was really good. The egg rolls were good and the dumplings were delicious! The dough on the dumplings were soooo good! For the entree we got the drunkin noodles which were really good! All this was very filling and was a great price! Lucky ginger has a laid back vibe, good food, and the servers were helpful. It has a bar upfront and then dining in the back overlooking the river! read more

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I can't believe it's taken me this long to try this place! I'm a huge fan! We ordered take-out during the Stay-At-Home Order. Food was ready right on time. Upon pick-up, staff was really friendly and conscious about distance and sanitation. They're also offering beer and seltzers for purchase. Tip well if you're able to during this time, my friends! I ordered the Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) with level 3 spice and it was a large take-out container of delicious. The textures and flavors provided by the vegetables made this dish a winner. I loved the flavor and it was a great amount of spice. There was so much food! My quarantine buddy ordered the Massaman Curry with chicken and enjoyed how creamy and flavorful it was. The curry contains potato, carrots, and cashews. We loved the food from here and we can't wait to have it again in the future! read more

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I fault myself for not turning around when I saw how disgusting the front door was ...walking through the restaurant there was another door that was so grubby looking also... then I had to have my seat wiped down before I could even sit... I ordered chicken curry the flavor was delicious but it was like soup and whatever my friend ordered was not even reheated enough where it looked like gelatin and the vegetables were so large... Yet no knife to cut them! read more

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Came in for a late lunch. We ordered the dumplings, special pho, and the Korean short ribs. The dumplings were yummy and seem like they're made to order at the restaurant. Pho and short ribs were very delicious. The broth was completely on point, noodles were cooked right, and plenty of meat for soup ratio. The short ribs took us by surprise as it was unexpectedly good. It was nicely charred with plenty of flavor. Came with egg, kimchi, and rice. Only issues are, like most places during these covid time, is that they're unstaffed and the food took quite some time to arrive. Also, the rice was really stale. Overall, a new go to spot in Milwaukee for pho and pan Asian dishes. read more

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The best food ever! We went 4 nights in a row while we were in town for the Harley-Davidson anniversary rally. We didn't have a bad meal. We sat at the bar and got to know the staff who were friendly welcoming and most entertaining. We wish this could be our local bar as we adopted it for the days we were there. The regular locals were like old friends. The pork belly appetizer was out of this world. I would have ordered it every time but not surprising they ran out. Tom Yum soup and meatball pho had clear full flavored broths that hit the spot. I am a huge soup eater and I finished the bowls even though it was not a cold night for soup. I think I may go back to Milwaukee just so we can eat at the Lucky Ginger again and again. Happy 2nd Anniversary to an amazing team of people. May you have many more years of success. read more

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First of all, go. You don't have to read my review, go see for yourself. You won't regret it. I stubbled upon Lucky Ginger after getting denied a spot at Odd Duck on mine and my wife's anniversary. And Lucky for us! Everything about this place was great! Located in the Third Ward, we opted to use Uber. The parking is always a messy situation down there, especially in the winter. The ambiance was warm and inviting. Its modern and rustic with a bar in the front and the dining area in the back. I fall in love with small details; the booth seats had coat hangers on the sides, which may seem so minor, but is oh so appreciated. We were immediately greeted by a woman, who we'll just assume was a host?! But seemed like so much more. She added to the warm ambiance by greeting us and showing us to our seats. After sitting down we ordered our drinks and apps. My ex-wife ordered the Mojito and I ordered the Pom Pom Sangria. Hands down, some of THE best drinks I've ever had in Milwaukee. Seriously. They were so delicious. For apps we ordered the dumplings that take 25 minutes and the Crispy Squid. The dumplings are a MUST! So delicious and beautifully cooked, with a nice crispy sear on one side. So yum. The Squid I really enjoyed. My ex-wife didn't care for it too much because it is very breaded. She felt like there was too much bread, not enough meat. I really enjoyed it! I didn't mind the breading! The seasoning is delicious and spicy, but the sauce that comes with it cuts the spice. Great flavor! We ordered Tom Ka soup and the Massaman Curry. Both delicious and warmed us right up on this wintery evening. For the portion of the curry itself, the side of rice was rather small. We didn't ask for more because we ordered with our eyes. But if you're splitting like we did, I suggest asking for another side of rice. You HAVE to get the Korean short ribs; you will not be disappointed. Actually, you'll thank me. The other main entree that we tried was Beef Pad Thai. This was good. The meat was perfectly cooked and (I personally thought) the Pad Thai was some of the best I've had in Milwaukee. We thought we had found our favorite Thai place in Vientiane Noodle Shop, but Lucky Ginger has taken the cake! It's our new favorite place! It was awfully slow for a Saturday night, which was extremely surprising to us?! We hope that this place sticks around so get out there people! We will definitely be back and are so ready to try other items on their menu and drink more of their delicious drinks!! read more

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This restaurant looks way smaller than it is on the inside -- I was so surprised! We came on a night where there was not another soul in the restaurant. Service was pretty good, so we were happy. The pho here is very delicious. But, the potstickers are huge and some of the best I've had. Highly recommend them. Great spot right on water for some thai food. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Lucky Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Food is amazing! Service is good. Ambiance reminds me of some places I have been to in Hong Kong.

Easily the best thai pad ive ever had, the staff was super nice as well. Great seating options in the back that had a good view of the river. read more

The ambiance was nice but the service was not good. After ordering one drink, it took them 40 minutes to deliver it. During those 40 minutes no one came to check in on us. The place was not that busy to justify the long wait time. About 75% of the restaurant was empty. Food was good. I ordered the curry and it was very tasty. However, I am not returning. read more

The food was fantastic! My family loved everything. Loved the view of the river while we ate. Service took a while. So don't be in a rush. Probably staffing issues. But our server was doing his best. Will definitely be back! read more

Sorta like going to a bar and getting good Thai food. Kinda loud if want to have a conversation with more than one person. Service was decent and food arrived quickly. read more

Great spot. I was in town for 2 weeks and it was the best thing I ate during my time there.

Lucky Ginger is hands down our favorite place to eat in Milwaukee. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is great, but the people are what keeps us coming back. My husband and I lived just above them and would get their dumplings and pho once week. Now that we live in Illinois we still make a point to drive up and visit once a month. This is one of those places that you dream about. I'm serious, I dream of these dumplings. Also LOVE the pho, pad Thai, curry, Korean short ribs, crispy squid & egg rolls. There isn't anything on this menu that I wouldn't eat. read more

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I have been to lucky ginger multiple times and love the food and drinks! The bar is in the front of the restaurant and always really busy. The restaurant seating is in the back and generally a cold temperature so dress warm or plan to keep your coat on. The food is flavorful and the spice levels are tolerable. I recommend trying the spa water if you order cocktails! read more

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Had a very nice lunch here. The veggie pho was hot and flavorful. The spring rolls were surprisingly tasty as well. The edamame was overcooked, however, and I wasn't crazy about the prickly pear margarita, which was served in a Collins glass, no salt, and tasted like it was made from a mix rather than freshly made. Service was good, though. I would definitely go back. read more

Really delicious food. Pricey but if you're looking for tasty, up to date food with a unique ambiance here's your spot. Plus you may get lucky and look at the Milwaukee River while you eat! Wait staff was very kind during our visit too. read more

Lucky Ginger - Duck, fried rice, short ribs - Asian Fusion Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin