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The Lucky Bee

(Now Closed)

Thai Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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The Lucky Bee

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Cathy CervenkaNovember 7, 2016
Amazing 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, 2016
Decor is super pretty in pink. Recommend the betel leaf of crab, duck larb and papaya salad.
Noah WeissMarch 22, 2016
The 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, 2017
They 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, 2016
Treat 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, 2016
Cool 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).
EaterMarch 16, 2016
The Lucky Bee is the new farm-to-table Southeast Asian cafe from restaurateur Rupert Noffs and former Fat Radish sous chef Matty Bennett. Read more
MarcJanuary 26, 2016
TastingTable: 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, 2016
Get a large plate and a small plate to share between 2. The coconut chicken was so tasty and try the dumplings too.
ReserveFebruary 3, 2016
These delectable pockets of goodness from The Lucky Bee are filled with sesame and pork, then topped with Chinese black vinegar, ginger and a sprinkling of cilantro. Read more
Anand AgarawalaJune 22, 2016
Betel Leaf of crab & dumplings were off the chain. Awesome vibes, decor and Aussie hospitality at this buzzing spot.
Dooorie YApril 15, 2016
Best Thai food in NYC! The duck laap, Siu's lobster congee, chicken wings... Omg everything is amazing here
F. BastardNovember 29, 2016
Surprisingly 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, 2017
Super 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, 2016
The papaya salad is a MUST! Would recommend getting it to start, but saving some to eat it with the coconut chicken!
Amy CummingsFebruary 12, 2017
The coconut drink is super fun, and the chicken burger with sriracha mayo is to die for.
Maya ShanmugamApril 7, 2016
Bigger portions than expected; I love their Khao Soi + the massaman lamb curry (the lamb just falls apart 😊)
Felix BoehmeJune 11, 2016
Red curry, coconut braised short ribs, pork belly buns were all outstanding. Great cocktails too.
Ms HeleneJune 7, 2016
Overpriced & under flavored. Delicious vodka, matcha & bee pollen cocktail $15. Skip betel leaves and papaya salad. Get the fresh oysters with sweet spicy dressing.
Jess NhaJanuary 17, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Literally Everything!!!! My favorites are the chicken wings and the papaya salad 💖💖💖💖
Will SchollMarch 3, 2016
Everything is great! $1 oysters during happy hour. Coconut chicken is mild and delicious.
Avneesh KohliMay 16, 2017
Really cool, unique ambience and the pork dumplings were great. Loved this place.
Caroline ChungFebruary 29, 2016
More South-East Asian than strictly Thai menu. The massaman curry was delish!
Garrison PriceJune 29, 2016
Cocktails are awesome. Oysters and chicken wings were super tasty. Sit at the bar.
Emily WilsonMarch 18, 2016
The 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.
EaterFebruary 11, 2016
This new farm-to-table Southeast Asian cafe has unique atmosphere with 60's style lamps and stripes all around. The food is equally as unique with coconut-braised short ribs as the headliner. Read more
Craig AustinMarch 16, 2016
Our dishes from the opening menu were great, but no standouts. Cocktails were the highlight.
Lisa ParavanoFebruary 28, 2016
holy smashed cucumber salad goodness.. best thing you'll ever put it yo' mouth 😜
Chase BrattonApril 23, 2016
This place is a great sensory overload. The food is really good, but the $14 cocktails were terrible for that price point.
Bridgette BekFebruary 17, 2016
Excellent music. Good flavors but nothing mind blowing.
Felix BoehmeJune 11, 2016
Make sure to make a reservation.
CharlottesMay 20, 2016
Super fun decor and playful menu. Decidedly young crowd. Nothing too serious.
Aaron BouvierMarch 25, 2017
The food was great but way too expensive—especially the cocktails.
Alexandra FanningMarch 30, 2017
Amazing food - pricey
Zack KantorMarch 20, 2016
tasty appetizers, but overall not quite worth the hype
Angeli de LeonMarch 16, 2016
Coconut chicken 😍
Katie HallAugust 8, 2017
For 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.
William NelliganMarch 26, 2017
We shared five or six plates. Five or six of them were underwhelming.
Sydney MMarch 23, 2016
Coconut poached chicken
Travis WaggonerMay 21, 2016
Fresh flavorful food.
Bryan LeJune 11, 2016
Curry Braised Short Rib
Saarim ZamanMarch 18, 2016
It'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
Andrew HoagApril 19, 2016
Red curry FTW!
Dmtiry RomantsovFebruary 29, 2016
Love this place!
Yuri VictorAugust 8, 2017
Horrible service, more like no service. No one came to our table ever. Waited 30 minutes and left.
Ranu RajkarnikarApril 14, 2016
Meh. 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.
TigerApril 14, 2017
Food was awful for the price.
Michael CJune 5, 2016
Overpriced Thai food. Wasn't overly impressed.

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