Lucky Vegetarian
“Me and my girlfriend were out and about on 8th Avenue when we spotted this place located underneath what appears to be a Buddhist temple(?).”
“I had the hot & spicy clay pot which was so good and very spicy!”
“The crispy duck, while clearly not duck, does a miraculous job of making tofu seem like layered filo dough.”
Lucky Vegetarian
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Lucky Vegetarian's street entrance is at the bottom of a steep stairway with narrow steps. There's no handicapped alternative. My elderly parents love the restaurant and it's hard for them. The Buddhist temple above doesn't mind us using their stairs, and they close at 6:00. In the windowless basement there's a bright decorative panel that adds light kinda like a window would. The tables are large, for groups of 8, so if you're a couple you may need to share with another couple. Not a problem. Similarly, portions are generous and the soups come in large bowls for 6.
So far, when I've been there, my party has been the only non-Asians, and I'm glad the staff are as welcoming and friendly to us as to everyone else. English is difficult for many of the staff but they try patiently to help us understand everything. Beyond the name of the dishes in English, there are no descriptions of dishes on the menu. It's helpful that some items are pictured on the TV. There's limited phone internet access in the basement but there's free wifi so we can see the many more pictures of the food on Yelp.
I find that eating at Lucky Vegetarian is somewhat like foreign travel… I might not get exactly what I think I've ordered, but I'm adventurous. Well, adventurous because everything is delicious, and VEGAN. Dishes on my recommendation list, so far: tofu bamboo shoot soup, crispy duck, shrimp dumplings, edamame watercress crystal dumplings, Buddha's delight taro bowl, twice-cooked pork, orange beef, bbq spare ribs.
The prices in general are very affordable, and there's a loyalty card too. After 9 lunch combo platters, which are only $6.50 including soup, you get the 10th one free.