Parking and seating : adequate parking and plenty of seating…read more Ambiance decor: nice Asian decor, spacious Service: staff were friendly and we were greeted as we entered Food: good temperature, fresh, tasty

This was my first time experiencing dim sum. Our friends have been asking us to go and took the…read morelead on ordering. We had a large group of about 15 people for a birthday dinner. We had a large room to ourselves which was nice but most of our group was sweating with how warm it was in there. The server was nice and food came out quickly. Food wise- individual meals can be ordered but we ordered a variety of items and all shared. My favorites were the Singapore rice noodles and the bbq pork fried rice. We tried a few varieties of dumplings- some baked and some steamed with a variety of meat (pork, shrimp, etc) plus soup dumplings. I don't know if I had a favorite. They were good but none stood out to me as the best. We also got some more dessert-type items at the end- pineapple buns, red bean buns, baked egg tarts, etc. The red bean ones were my favorite- really good flavor. Overall, it was a fun experience. I would go back for other group dinners and do the family-style meals again.

Lucky Cat Dim Sum has accomplished something that many restaurants attempt and few pull off. It…read morerespects tradition without being trapped by it. Tucked away off Old St. Augustine Road in Mandarin, Lucky Cat Dim Sum serves some of the freshest dim sum in Jacksonville. Everything arrived steaming hot, a small detail that makes a big difference. Dim sum is meant to be eaten fresh from the basket, not after a leisurely stroll around the dining room. The classics were all excellent. The chicken shu mai were substantial, flavorful, and held together beautifully. The black pepper beef short ribs were fall-apart tender. The fried shrimp balls delivered the kind of crunch that announces itself before the flavor arrives. The barbecue pork bun was pillowy soft and packed with a sweet-savory filling that lingered long after the last bite. Dessert was equally successful. The mango mochi had the ideal chew and was loaded with chunks of ripe mango. The taro Lucky Cat bun, shaped like the restaurant's mascot, could have coasted on appearance alone. Instead, the filling was smooth, lightly sweet, and thoughtfully restrained. What separates Lucky Cat from every other dim sum restaurant in Jacksonville is its willingness to have fun. The menu is filled with East-meets-West creations that could easily become gimmicks in less capable hands. Everything Bagel Buns, Buffalo Chicken Buns, and other familiar flavors offer diners an approachable gateway into the world of dim sum. The standout was the Cheeseburger Shu Mai. It sounds like the sort of thing that should fail spectacularly. Instead, it works. Seasoned ground beef wrapped in a delicate shu mai wrapper and topped with melted cheese. The beef carried a bold Cajun kick, the cheese added richness, and somehow the whole thing remained balanced. It tasted far bigger than a single bite had any right to. I've eaten at every dim sum restaurant Jacksonville has to offer, and Lucky Cat stands at the top of the list. It delivers the classics with confidence while bringing enough creativity to keep even seasoned dim sum fans interested. The best dim sum in Jacksonville, and one of the most enjoyable meals you'll find anywhere in the city.

I went here with my aunt because we love dimsum and have been wanting to try lucky cat for some…read moretime. The place itself is small, but has a nice cozy vibe to it. We were seated right away and service was great. We ordered a few dishes to try. Stuffed eggplant - my aunt liked it. I am not a fan of stuffed eggplant. Fried shrimp balls - we both enjoyed it. Red bean paste bun - very good. Highly recommend you get this and try it OG chili oil wontons - it was good. Had a distinct flavor that I can't make out of what it is. Pork shumai - I enjoyed them. Good and juicy. Sesame balls - soooo good. We both loved it. Overall, great experience and good food.

One of my fav spots in Jax. The food is fire and so is the playlist. It had me singing between…read morebites. We got the chicken soup dumplings, potstickers, chili dumplings, and some of the noodles. The chili dumplings were our favorite along with the noodles. Everything here has such good flavor! I want to try the soup dumplings that includes all the different meats. We also got some green tea and boba tea, which were both yummy as well. I believe I got the mango one that I really liked. The vibe is cool in here and the service is good. Definitely add this to your list to try if you haven't!

Cool little place located in an area surrounded by other restaurants. Modestly appointed with a…read morecouple of large screens looping pictures of menu items. Service was fast and friendly. QR code menus provide pics of the food along with prices. You order on a sheet in what I would describe as sushi style. Pretty simple concept. We started with edamame which came out fast. Chicken karaage followed close behind and I felt it was well executed. We asked for some sweet and sour sauce as none was served with the chicken. I found that kind of odd as I've had it served with a ponzu or spicy mayo other times at other establishments. The Mongolian beef was very good but my only complaint was the portion of beef in the dish. It's been like 100° lately so we weren't in the mood for soup dumplings. We'll have to come back when the weather is a little cooler. Overall a good experience.

Excellent beef short ribs Excellent eggs buns…read moreGreat service. Nice, clean interior. We eat here about once a month.

I've been craving for a Taiwanese beef noodles and vegetable spring rolls, and came across this…read moreplace. It wasn't a new place for my husband since he'd been here before. 1. Beef noodles - the broth taste decent and had just enough spicyness to my liking. The beef was tender and I would say to it's price has reasonable amount. Although I thought it has the wide rice noodle but instead it came with the thin noodle. Overall, their beef noodles satisfied my cravings. 2. Veggie spring rolls- this actually surprised me as it came out super small ‍and almost nothing inside. At first I thought the wrapper maybe was just thin and will have a good fillings inside but I was wrong. 3. Pork steam soup- my husband ordered this. He was a bit disappointed as it was dry inside. Service- we noticed that there's just 1 all around server which made the wait time longer especially when the customers started to showed up. Ambiance- it was strategically located and the inside has enough space even with the numbers of occupied tables when we were there.

Hot and fresh. Really like this place. It was all good…read more Great place to get a lot of dishes and share with a group. Lo mein was very good!

Wow what a great dimsum house and I love dimsum I've been…read moreto there place in Jacksonville on Baymeadows And just as incredible Highly recommended and very clean and friendly

Authentic Cantonese restaurant in Jax!…read more Love the location. Close proximity to many shopping destinations near by. Dishes: They have full service push cart dim sum during lunch hours. Especially enjoy the rice Turnip cake that reminds me of my childhood. They also have sticky rice and savory short ribs. Other Delicious highlights include the fried taro balls with the soft centers encased in the crunchy fried outer dough. Yum yum yum One can also order off menu a la carte. . Dinner is table service. Best seafood pan fried noodles on this side of town. The Cantonese ginger scallion lobster is the bomb. Paradise in your mouth. Service: Efficient food service to your table. Agree with other reviewers that some wait staff have a cold persona. My advice is bring your appetite and your stomach will happy. Keep calm and munch on!

This is probably one of the only dim sum restaurants with the authentic Hong Kong style carts that…read morethey push around and you pick your items from the carts (Tim Wah has it sometimes). I would come back for the experience but the quality of the food was mediocre. The best thing I ordered was the roast BBQ duck; not the juiciest but had good flavor. The turnip cake was mushy in the middle and hard/chewy on the edges; wouldn't recommend it. The beef rice noodle rolls had no flavor at all and it was ground beef for the filling instead of a compacted beef roll like a mini meatloaf that most dim sum places have. The staff was friendly and helpful.

I've never looked around the food court when I've gone here. So, I was ready to check it out and…read moremaybe try something. It was only 3 places open, one was all meat, the other was a bakery and this one that had a tofu option. Everything smelled good, so I gave it a shot. She kept asking me if I wanted vegetables with it, I said yes, with vegetables. She yelled back to the cook in her language; I thought! When I got it, it didn't have any veggies. I took it back to her, and she was happy to have the veggies added. Customer service was good, I have no complaints. But the Tofu......That wasn't a good choice! No flavor, a lot of sauce with no flavor! and the hunks of Tofu! Did you see how big they are cubed up? They can cut them in a triangle so it's easier to eat, because I didn't get a knife to cut it! Yea! I wasn't happy with it! All this seasoning in this store, and it was bland! COM'ON man! Maybe the meat choices taste better, give it a shot, looks like a lot of people like the food here.

I always love places where you can get dimsum as takeout, but it can be hard to find good quality…read moreones. Luckily Mai Xiang Kitchen is one of the good ones! The food comes out hot and fresh and while it is on the pricier side when it comes to dim sum, the servings are pretty big. Highlight for me was the crystal shrimp dumplings. They come stuffed full with these huge chunks of shrimp and the wrapper isn't too thick or chewy. The sticky rice was also pretty decent and had a good amount of meat inside. Usually the pan fried radish cake is one of my favorite dishes, so I am a little more picky when it comes to these. So I thought these were okay. They still hit the craving, but it was a little more dense than I was expecting. The server was also super friendly, making sure she got our order right despite a little bit of a language barrier. And our food didn't come with any chili oil or soy sauce, but when we asked for some, they were happy to provide.