Lucky Chicken
“Despite that the place does look borderline sketchy, the chicken is absolutely delicious – I just had the chicken – didnt try the pita or sauce – but it was amazing and perfectly cooked.”
“The quarter rack ribs are great too, and I'm a fan of the gyro ($5.99) here and there.”
“Still, if you want some good food fast, their delivery can't be beat!”
Lucky Chicken
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Decided to give Lucky Chicken a second chance and they deserve +1 star from my previous rating. I ordered the Lunch Special #4: Quarter chicken with 2 sides and a drink. I'm stuffed like a turkey on Thanksgiving. The chicken was seasoned perfectly, not too salty and bursting with flavor. The meat peeled right off the bone. The pita bread was amazing as well. If you've ever had naan, the pita bread is just as delicious. Perfectly grilled and flavorful, wow. My tastebuds were dancing with joy this afternoon.
The two sides I chose were salad and mashed potatoes. The salad was great except too much dressing (vinegarette?) but the mashed potatoes gave me goosebumps because it was sooo good. I'm not sure if its real potatoes or from the box cause I've definitely had better but for a fast food joint, these mash potatoes are highly recommended.
After paying for my order I waited maybe 2 minutes max for my order to complete. I did go after lunch rush hour (2:15p) though.
For a hole in the wall spot, the chicken isn't bad! Options are pretty small (chicken, burgers, ribs, gyros… on sammies, platters or salads), but that's kind of what you're looking for here, no? They'll put the chicken on the charcoal as you order it, so be prepared to wait a few minutes after you order. Totally worth it though, as the chicken is always hot, moist and flavorful. What else can you ask for when you order chicken… expectations are low 🙂 Stop going to a diner for a lame chicken dish and come here (take out/delivery) for a better product at a better price. Most dishes are under $10. With online ordering available, def order ahead!
I don't think Lucky Chicken is the kind of place you'd stop inside if you were hungry and happened to see it, unless someone had recommended it to you. So consider this a recommendation for this fast-food alternative spot.
I work in the neighborhood and never really noticed it until coworkers gave me a tip about it; since then, if it's one of those rare days I didn't make my own lunch to take in my nifty lunchbox, there's a good chance I'm going to stop by Lucky and grab it to go. There's not much offered in terms of service; small sit down area with a counter and I've taken food to go for almost all but one time. However, the girl I usually encounter is incredibly nice and I've never had anything but good vibes from the other staff here. I usually order my pick-up online and it's really always punctually ready to be extracted out of the restaurant, so I can be back out the door.
You'll notice the menu is pretty vast, and as you may imagine where they shine is the chicken. A half chicken lunch combo meal is not to be missed ($8.99) ; the chicken is prepared with love, so it's soft and tasty and the two sides don't hurt either. Salad and beans are a good combo,, their fries are pretty decent but I'm not a fan of the mac and cheese as it felt a little flavorless. Well, you can't get everything right. The quarter rack ribs are great too, and I'm a fan of the gyro ($5.99) here and there. Lamb gyro is better tasting than the chicken, but the chicken is very tender; not the best you'll ever have but good enough for return visits. If you are looking for a healthy, muscle-building meal , the gyro sandwich without white sauce (or on the side) is the way to go; very hearty , filling and packing some LEAN chicken at the expense of some flavor. Lucky Chicken definitely has some Greek involvement somewhere in the ownership, so the gyros are a strong suit, as well as the souvlaki platters. Beware, they're messy no matter how good you think you are, so you'll be using a knife and fork eventually.
I'm actively grateful that Lucky Chicken is where it is; you'll get a quick lunch or dinner with no frills, for a reasonable price. With a menu so large for such a small place you can't expect them to hit the bullseye on everything but they do a great job trying.
Wandered in because my boyfriend and I were STARVING. It reminded me of the old school establishments I used to go to as a kid in the 90s. A bit dingy and outdated, but good food off the grill nonetheless.
I ended up getting the gyro plate and my boyfriend got the burger plate. The gyro plate was pretty good! The pita was soft, there was a lot of food on the platter, and it was all decently good. Nothing to complain about, really.
Additionally, the woman who helped us was very nice. Not too much of a talker, but she was very accommodating. I probably wouldn't seek this place out, but if I were in the area, I would stop by if I were hungry.
Very delicious roasted chicken. Ribs were also really delicious & flavorful. Ordered from here so can't comment on the restaurant itself but the food is damn good.
Not quite as good as Pio Pio but they are also cheaper and have many other offerings besides chicken. Great deal for lunch if you're not on a diet. Every time I walk by the place I see succulent whole chickens grilling by the window and they always look delicious. Would come back to this place if I needed to grab lunch and was nearby. It's more of a convenience than a destination.
The smell of charcoal broiled chicken fills the air before you even reach the doors.
We came here a couple times since it's close to NYUCD. They have affordable meal deals and you will leave more than full. The No4. Quarter Chicken Special is my usual order. It comes with your choice of two sides. Total comes to around $7.
Though the smell of the chicken is amazing, unfortunately the flavors aren't as mind blowing. I wouldn't say that this is my favorite place to get broiled chicken. The skin is a bit underwhelming and the meat itself is not as juicy as I'd like it. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. If you have be in the neighborhood often, this place is gold. Seating is limited. This is self service type joint.
Affordable prices with generous portions.
This fried food didn't exactly sit lovely with me the second go around. Both times I had this food it was via take-out with my staff. Mostly everyone was happy with their meal and the portion sizes are very large. I had chicken fingers which were okay, with 2 sides (mash and yellow rice), it also came with a soda – all for $7.99. That's a pretty sick deal in the city for a big meal. Overall the quality of the food won't blow you out the water but for a cheap meal it's a good go.