The Lucky Bee
(Now Closed)Thai Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Cathy CervenkaNovember 7, 2016Amazing innovative menu & the owners are delightful!! Try the raw oysters with their unique chili sauce & the cocktails served in fresh coconuts! #luckybeeme
- Jordan MJune 1, 2016Decor is super pretty in pink. Recommend the betel leaf of crab, duck larb and papaya salad.
Noah WeissMarch 22, 2016The coconut chicken curry is phenomenal, as are the fried chicken wings. All the entrees are like 1.5x sized, so fairly reasonably priced. Not quite Uncle Boons good, but worth going to.
Kiwi WangFebruary 3, 2017They really nail their curries and fish! Apps are simple but fresh- the smashed cucumbers are actually great. Cocktails are delicious and vibe is cute and kitschy.
Tiger BeerSeptember 14, 2016Treat yourself to a $3 Tiger Beer at The Lucky Bee as you explore the LES' 100 GATES Project, an open-art exhibition comprised of 100 street murals painted by notable artists on exterior gates. Read more
Cole KennedyMarch 3, 2016Cool vibe and friendly staff are reason enough to check it out, but as far as food, snag the dumplings and the coconut chicken curry (though massaman with lamb also looked stellar).
MarcJanuary 26, 2016TastingTable: Market-driven SE Asian street fare spot is opening-w/o gas hookup...will be cooking w/induction burners. Expect dishes like coconut chicken w/lemongrass, peanuts, oysters & Thai chili
TiffanyApril 4, 2016Get a large plate and a small plate to share between 2. The coconut chicken was so tasty and try the dumplings too.
Anand AgarawalaJune 22, 2016Betel Leaf of crab & dumplings were off the chain. Awesome vibes, decor and Aussie hospitality at this buzzing spot.
Dooorie YApril 15, 2016Best Thai food in NYC! The duck laap, Siu's lobster congee, chicken wings... Omg everything is amazing here
- F. BastardNovember 29, 2016Surprisingly good food given the party atmosphere and kitschy vibe. The braised short rib and the smashed cucumbers were our faves. Fun for a group.
Danielle PurslowFebruary 6, 2017Super fun ambience - must tries are the chicken wings and papaya salad. Oh...and if you're looking for a fun night try the Zombie.
Tabi YooFebruary 29, 2016The papaya salad is a MUST! Would recommend getting it to start, but saving some to eat it with the coconut chicken!
Amy CummingsFebruary 12, 2017The coconut drink is super fun, and the chicken burger with sriracha mayo is to die for.
Maya ShanmugamApril 7, 2016Bigger portions than expected; I love their Khao Soi + the massaman lamb curry (the lamb just falls apart 😊)- Felix BoehmeJune 11, 2016Red curry, coconut braised short ribs, pork belly buns were all outstanding. Great cocktails too.
Ms HeleneJune 7, 2016Overpriced & under flavored. Delicious vodka, matcha & bee pollen cocktail $15. Skip betel leaves and papaya salad. Get the fresh oysters with sweet spicy dressing.
Literally Everything!!!! My favorites are the chicken wings and the papaya salad 💖💖💖💖
Will SchollMarch 3, 2016Everything is great! $1 oysters during happy hour. Coconut chicken is mild and delicious.
Avneesh KohliMay 16, 2017Really cool, unique ambience and the pork dumplings were great. Loved this place.- Caroline ChungFebruary 29, 2016More South-East Asian than strictly Thai menu. The massaman curry was delish!
Garrison PriceJune 29, 2016Cocktails are awesome. Oysters and chicken wings were super tasty. Sit at the bar.
Emily WilsonMarch 18, 2016The space is kind of cramped and the decor is too kitschy. While the food is good, a lot of it is too sweet, overpriced, and definitely not on par with the best Thai spots in NYC.
Craig AustinMarch 16, 2016Our dishes from the opening menu were great, but no standouts. Cocktails were the highlight.
Lisa ParavanoFebruary 28, 2016holy smashed cucumber salad goodness.. best thing you'll ever put it yo' mouth 😜- Chase BrattonApril 23, 2016This place is a great sensory overload. The food is really good, but the $14 cocktails were terrible for that price point.
Katie HallAugust 8, 2017For what it's worth, I work in the service industry in the city. I can't speak to the food's quality, because unfortunately I never received any service. No waiter appeared. I ended up walking out.
Saarim ZamanMarch 18, 2016It's honestly over priced for the quality, I'd much rather drop the $$$ on somewhere actually super dank like uncle boons, not some new 'hip' mediocre LES Thai spot
Yuri VictorAugust 8, 2017Horrible service, more like no service. No one came to our table ever. Waited 30 minutes and left.
Ranu RajkarnikarApril 14, 2016Meh. The food is good but service is slow & disorganized. Space is laid out oddly as well. If you must try it, I recommend the Khao Soi and green curries, dumplings, papaya salad & tapioca dessert.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
(844) 364-4286
View menu on http://luckybeenyc.com/menu#menu-1
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dessert, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO
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- 8.0
"Everything here is so good! You can also order off seamless since it’s super small and hard to find an empty seat"
Ruchita Poddar - 8.8
"Tom yum soup was so flavorful. And I ordered the Khao Soi (with spicy level 3) and it was absolutely delicious- wish I could have finished the whole thing! Cool interior/decor too."
Jasmine Mehrabi - 8.2
"Absolutely loved this place. Fantastic bartenders, drinks and Calamari."
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