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    Lucky Star

    3.3 (157 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mongolian beef lunch special with bbq pork appetizer.
    Pat F.

    I can't believe I've never reviewed my Lucky Star! A neighborhood strip mall Chinese place family run and pretty popular with local diners. Note that most of these diners are the older white folks like myself. I've been going here occasionally for lunch for years from daughters playing softball tournaments nearby years ago and regular work of mine in the area. The wife pretty much runs the front end and she is great, hardworking, and polite. Her three kids have always had their own booth next to the POS table with their artwork and toys adorning the wall and table that they hang out in during time off from school while parents run the restaurant. They've always been well behaved and cute to watch. Now the oldest is a host! Pretty good performance too but still reverts to hanging with his siblings during low points. I usually order a Mongolian beef or occasionally another choice. What I like about their lunch special is that you pick your appetizer and soup and that includes a won ton soup option. Love those things compared to a usual Chinese lunch special. The beef is good but really heavy on onions and scallions! I love these but just too much for me. The rice could really be a bigger serving! A little bbq pork with a really good condiment portion is great and wonton soup average but still tasty. This is a solid three star place and I want to give a fourth but their food just doesn't quite get it there! But I'd recommend this to anyone in the area after a decent Chinese meal however the Hawaiian bbq place nearby has been getting my quick cheap lunch business lately as it's a better value for better food. Lucky Star is definitely a valued local establishment worth supporting.

    Ma po Tofu
    Paulo L.

    We were headed to Trader's Joe and was hungry. We decided to eat at the Chinese beside TJ. They served tea in a traditional pot and it was a good tea. Next came curry chicken. thin sliced tender chicken in an earthy deep flavored curry but with a hint of sweetness (tasted like fruit based). It has a nice warmth like a hug. We also got ma po tofu. my litmus test for a good Chinese restaurant. The verdict is beautiful crafted tofu in a deep luxurious brown gravy with ground pork. Not too spicy but definitely a bit different from the other spicy ma po tofu dishes. Highly recommend both dishes. Why? We had to order extra bowl of rice to sop up the gravy. Yum!

    Jumbo shrimp

    I ordered Jumbo shrimp and I got home took a bite and got no shrimp only the tail. This is not after I ate it it is before. All of them were like this.

    My seafood noodles. This is a fraud. Won't be returning
    Christy H.

    Food was too sweet, teriyaki like. I ordered the seafood chow mein. The noodles came out like as if it's a teriyaki noodle. The sauce is a sweet soy based. Only a few scallops in there that's a size of a dime, maybe smaller. Two tiny azz shrimp that's about a size of the tip of my pinky. Three shriveled calamari. Service was sub at best. The dinning room was occupied by three tables, kind of sus. But the health rating scores were EXCELLENT. Food came out piping hot, hence the two-star review. Sorry but I won't be back.

    Blue Chow mein was really horrible

    Service was great ! The food wasn't as good as we have had before. Oh well. Delivered quickly.

    Ambiance - so traditional Chinese
    Scott B.

    "Well, bless my lucky star!" I stopped in at 2PM for 'lunch' (lunch menu pricing extends to 3:30PM). Lucky Star is a modest strip-mall restaurant with a very, very traditional Chinese 1950s ambiance. You enter the front door into a glass box that in turn has an entry door to the restaurant. The carpet is a faded red and green Chinese Paisley design. The booths are solid red textured plastic and the tables are a low contrast pastel purple. Low-watt yellow lamps hang over each booth and the quiet music playing in the background is the same we've all heard a million times (it repeated over and over for an hour!) All in all, Lucky Star is one big Déjà Vu experience. It doesn't stop there. An ornate heavy menu is already on your table. Shortly, a teapot of fresh brewing tea arrives, and the waitress takes your order (I ordered Kung Pao Chicken). The Kung Pao chicken comes with your choice of soup, appetizer, rice and fortune cookie. Considering that hot tea is included, this is a real value at $9.50. All of the lunch menu entrées range from $8.50 to $11.50, and the variety offers something for everyone. I 'thank my lucky stars' that I ordered won-ton soup, but was served hot'n'sour soup by mistake - best mistake ever, the hot'n'sour was absolutely delicious, had all the ingredients and flavor we all remember and love. I chose the BBQ Pork appetizer. Three large slices came chilled with traditional sesame seed, hot mustard and catsup sauce. The flavor of Chineese pork with mustard was unique and aromatic. All of the ingredients of the Kung Pao Chicken were diced the same size, even the chicken. The celery, carrots and of course peanuts, stood out. Although traditionally considered a spicy entrée, this was more mild and deep in flavor - a comfort food for sure. I realy enjoyed it! ...also very easy to eat with chop sticks! I have no complaints, this was Chinese food at its traditional best. But be aware, there is a $ .45 charge for paying with your debit card. You don't even know it until you sign the receipt! No big deal for me, Lucky Star's prices are more than reasonable ! Damn! I kept humming that background music in my head for an hour after leaving ! 4-Stars - Scott

    Restaurant dine is unavailable due short of staff. Take out only!!!
    Dubs Y.

    No dine in Short of staff. Take out only. Food is good services is fast and plenty of food. I want to sit down

    Wonton cup app
    Jm P.

    The almond chicken was crispy, the kind of crispy where it was teetering on dry. My son liked the wonton soup app so much so that he wanted a 2nd serving and my hubs liked the veggie egg rolls. I eat Asian food all the time so I felt like it was standard Chinese food but next time I'll order something different. The staff were quick and there's plenty of parking since it's in the same pavillion as Trader Joe's and LA Fitness.

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    Ordered food to go. Quality was great. Food was ready when i hot there. MuShu Chicken. Always great for take out.

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    Solid spot for tasty food - quick and easy to order online. We picked it up to go and the staff were friendly during our brief interaction.

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    The food was very subpar. Had the almond chicken. It was very dry and not edible. Won't chance eating here again.

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    Our family's go-to Chinese restaurant. Delicious food, fast and friendly service, and big portions

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