MidtownJapanese
Lucky Cat Japanese in Midtown
The mood
Minimalist, refined · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
Glazed grilled eel
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A mid-priced Japanese restaurant in Midtown. Reviewers single out the Japanese food, suggest it for a few friends, and call the space cozy. Known for its glazed grilled eel.
“Lucky cat is located in Midtown NYC, a hub of Japanese business and the people. Our large beckoning cat, the symbol of Maneki Neko culture of Japan, is made and decorated for greeting y'all the welcome. The restaurant is run by chef/partner Koji KAGAWA, with the concept of "Izakaya", a sort of informal gastropub for Japanese, commonly visited after work-drinking.”
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Minimalist, Refined, Calm
- Perfect for
- Dinner, Afternoon Hangout, Happy Hour, Date Night
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- We recommend making a reservation ahead of time. Book your table today! We are taking online reservations. Did you know we do catering? Whatever your occasion, however big or small, we have the perfect options to choose from.
The details at Lucky Cat
- How to visit
- Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in · Catering
- Dietary options
- Vegan · Vegetarian
- Setting
- Indoors
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Cozy · Trendy
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible restroom · Wheelchair-accessible seating
What reviewers mention about Lucky Cat
Moodap read 10 public reviews of Lucky Cat and counted what they talk about.
- Japanese food8 of 10
- Small groups4 of 10
- Cozy room3 of 10
- Date spot3 of 10
- Evenings3 of 10
- The food3 of 10
- High energy3 of 10
- Great service3 of 10
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Good to know about Lucky Cat
Lucky Cat is at 232 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, in Midtown, Manhattan.
You can call Lucky Cat at (212) 838-5333.
Expect about $20–40 per person at Lucky Cat.
Lucky Cat is known for its glazed grilled eel.
In the 10 reviews of Lucky Cat that Moodap read, the most mentioned are Japanese food (8), small groups (4), cozy room (3), date spot (3), and evenings (3).
Dinner, afternoon hangout, happy hour, and date night.
Yes: delivery, takeout, and catering.
Yes: vegan and vegetarian options.
Lucky Cat lists: wheelchair-accessible restroom and wheelchair-accessible seating.
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