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Lucky Belly, Honolulu, HI

Lucky Belly

4.7
4.7
366 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
Thank you for choosing Lucky Belly! We are located in the heart of Chinatown's art district. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome.

We are mostly known for our ramen, which is comprised of a tonkotsu and miso based broth. We have a vast selection of delicious sake to choose from and pair with your meal as well as handcrafted cocktails from our bartenders. See you in soon!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 531-1888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Cruz
  • Catering
    We can create a menu based off our menu selections or any similar requests. If you are interest please contact our event coordinator, Kelsey Cruz, at kelsey@breakingbreadhg.com. Thank you!
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are available at our sister restaurant, The Tchin Tchin Bar. For inquiries please contact our event coordinator, Kelsey Cruz, at kelsey@breakingbreadhg.com. Thank you!
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    Smith St.
  • Parking details
    Parking is available by paying the meter on the street. The price is $3.00 per hour. There are also a few municipal parking lots surrounding the Chinatown area. The cheapest one is in between Nuuanu Ave. and Smith St. on Beretenia Street. It is located under a condominium and basketball court and is very secure.
  • Public transit
    Hotel Street and Maunakea Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 366 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

366 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, and great ambiance. Can’t go wrong coming here.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    We ordered ramen and our waiter Nick brought out the ramen. He had his thumb in the broth. Seriously gross!! Dude, get some food safety training. The ramen broth came out lukewarm. I had the beast bowl, the brisket dumplings were cold inside. Not lukewarm warm, not room temp, cold. Next to us a family with 3 children under 8 left the restaurant. Nick brings out a gigantic dirty mop and starts swinging the mop head. Mop water flying all over, you can smell the old mop water. Dude, it’s just about closing time, hold off on the dirty mop at least until the customers leave. I used to love Lucky Belly. No redemption left, too many dirty habits and no over sight.

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  3. KeithB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great appetizers. Be careful, we ordered too much!

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  4. JoaoM

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and so was the service. Would definitely go back next time I’m in Honolulu!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service! The trip sampler was a great way to start our meal and would highly recommend it.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing food. A must try in Honolulu! Highly recommend the oxtail dumplings!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Beast Ramen is one of the best things I’ve ever had. Duck tacos were excellent too. Will be back!

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  8. visitor

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We really enjoyed going to the Lucky Belly. The menu was small, but very interesting and we tried several items. Bao buns were the best. Oxtail dumplings were ok and lobster dumplings were unfortunately not good. Mixed with something that tasted fishy. Ramen noodles were excellent, large portion, but dish was too salty. The tables are spaced well, not comfortable seats, noise level was not bad and service was terrific with great servers. The only thing that turned us off were the filthy bathrooms and sticky floors. To me, that is a sign that the kitchen is dirty as well. We will probably not go back due to the relatively high prices and the above concern.

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  9. MelanieK

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food, different cocktails but a bit overpriced. Server attentive.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    We dined here last year and it was amazing. This experience was much different, almost as though it had changed hands. The special (pork bao, lobster shu mai, and oxtail dumpling) promised to be delicious but in reality tasted previously prepared and warmed (not hot). They were out of several menu items —including peanuts for the Chinese Chicken salad —which seemed odd since there were hardly any diners. Our server was friendly and we wanted to love the place since we drove across town from Waikiki to dine there. Unfortunately we won’t be returning.

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  11. Blissfuladventures

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Made a reservation a few hours before we dined. Made comments of a special occasion- occasion being newly engaged. Walked in, host greeted us- no mention of congratulations. Very cold, sat under the AC, server asked if we wanted hot water. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. Ordered the special $30, then the bibimbap. Stomach pains (no related to restaurant or food ordered) cut our visit short. No acknowledgment of engagement, do restaurants read notes made on reservations? Smh

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  12. KatieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yummy Yummy food!! Great dinner out with Friends.

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  13. LTrynboe

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food. Nice presentation. No dessert. Server was kind.

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  14. Krystal

    Vancouver

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Great experience and great service! Food was excellent as well !

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  15. LarryC

    Hawaii

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in Honolulu. Food was fresh and delicious. The best item not on the menu is the staff. They are professional, yet warm and welcoming. We go out for dinner many times a week and this is one of our favorite “go to” places in the city.

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  16. GracieS

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We arrived on time and were sat down immediately. The waitress was nice enough and offered her suggestions but when I asked her about if the grilled octopus is tender she told me yes, it was. But when I tried it, it was tough and chewy! I told her about it and she did nothing; hence the low score review! We've eaten here many times before and it's usually much better quality. The pork belly bao were as delicious as always, sake was tasty, and the desert was whimsical. Other than the chewy octopus it was all good!

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  17. JaneM

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Food, very inventive! Who doesn't want lobster shu mai, lamb lumpia, cone sushi with bone marrow risotto and pork belly bao. The ramen menu is amazing! Great wait staff and reasonable prices. A local gem.

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  18. Kristopher

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ana & the Bartender were amazing! He made my mule extra spicy upon my request and it was perfect! Food was great, loved the duck tacos and lobster moco. Go check them out!

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  19. PaulE

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience1
    Second visit and sad to say it has gone downhill. There was little to no ambiance, the staff did not seem to work well together and our server was not very friendly or professional. The food was decent but our overall experience was disappointing.

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  20. PManna

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful shishito peppers and ramen. Great location and stop before seeing Jake at the Hawaii Theater.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our waitress was incredible. One of the waitstaff called in sick, two were covering the entire restaurant. Her recommendations with description were on point. The snapper and brisket bowl were the absolute best. Great selection of sake.

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  22. MaxB

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I hosted 3 guests. Two froM out of state. Very impressive food, drinks and service. Glad you’re still in business and hope you can reopen for lunch someday. Also hope more parking options in the future.

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  23. AJR2U

    Anchorage

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The only thing that would make it better is a larger wine selection.

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  24. CammyB

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a must when we come to Honolulu. Fantastic cocktails, super great and diverse options. And the staff are always fun and friendly.

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  25. JoeL

    Hawaii

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I in our adventure to try new restaurants found this gem. The ambiance, service, and food were excellent. We very much enjoyed the duck tacos to start the meal. My wife said we are definitely returning to Lucky Belly again. Amazing restaurant.

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  26. MarkB

    Hawaii

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very nice for foodies. The fusion menu was excellent. Food and service excellent. Limited selection of wine, not sure why, but that is not the focus. No desserts, again, not sure why, but not the focus. Parking is very difficult and very expensive. Parking is OK and cheap if you can get street parking, which is highly unlikely unless you just stumble into the unicorn of an open space. If not, you have to pay at a lot which is absolutely brutal with no validation. Parking is a huge detractor, but not sure what Lucky Belly can do about it. More of a city problem I suppose. Just need to factor parking in when going to Lucky Belly.

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  27. RachelL

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Reserved a table for 2 @ 5:15p. When I arrived, I was told by host that our table was reserved at 6pm so we could “either stay for 45 min or sit at the bar. I recommend you sit at the bar”. So, we sat at the bar because we wanted to stay longer than 45 min, but that wasn’t the experience we wanted. What did I make a reservation for? So that was weird, but food was outstanding as always and the bartender was very nice. We will return, but I will be more specific abt our table expectations when booking next because it affected the experience. The bathroom floors need some love, the rest of the place feels clean and posh. Good vibe.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Duck tacos were excellent. My wife loved her lobster moco.

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  29. JLVL

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Good local place. A limited menu, but all the choices hit the mark.

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  30. PatriciaO

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Flavorful mix of Japanese and Korean. Excellent selection of sake. Friendly service. Very large portions. Not much for gluten free diners.

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  31. Local808

    Hawaii

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ramen was so delicious . Do have the lobster dumplings! Off the chart. ambience was very good and easy booking w/open table . But don’t be alarmed.. its very pricey for a bowl Of Ramen. Cheapest price for food is $28

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderfully friendly and professional waiter. The cocktails we’re scrumptious and the food delicious!

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  33. alan

    Hawaii

    29 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Very disappointing meal. After getting 5 star ratings does not look like restaurant cares to maintain them. Menu shown of restaurant website des not reflect current prices, everything went up considerably. While it is my first time there i can not imagine coming back. Restaurant was known for it is ramen, what i got i can do lot better in Stix Asia or Hokkaido ramen festival in Waikiki. Both are fast food where ramen is much better and half price of lucky belly. Mine was very salted. Bi Bim Bap is nothing more that bowl of rice for $26 with few tiny pieces of brisket. Scallop cone sushi did not have any bone marrow or truffle flavor. All i found is tiny piece of cut up scallop in tofu skin in so called risotto. Does not look like chef knows how to make risotto. Call ahead and ask what items on menu not available. In my case was 3 and menu is very limited. And ask for table near window as far as possible from toilets. They don't even care to keep doors closed and it smells so badly from there. Total waste of money

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  34. LindaM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! Service was outstanding too. We had the specials and loved it!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. This place never disappoints. We had two orders of Ramen and the special of lobster moco.

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  36. Savy

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Tasty cocktails, quaint ambiance, make a reservation as it’s a smaller spot. We decided to try a bunch of appetizers and everything was delicious!! The lobster dumplings in a beurre blanc sauce were my favorite, pork belly boa buns, duck tacos—amazing. Must come back to try their ramen!

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  37. Malaea

    Hawaii

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, friendly service. Nice place to meet up with friends.

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  38. Cynth

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food has gone downhill. Beets and lettuce in the beet salad were not fresh or tasty. The ramen was good (size has been reduced, but was still ample), but lukewarm. The waiter was surly. Also, we were right under two air conditioning vents and it was uncomfortably cold. This used to be a spot I really liked but we won't be going back.

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  39. AliceK

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved the special appetizer- lobster, oxtail and pork belly 2 each. Then we split a ramen bowl. Everything was very tasty and more than enough for two.

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  40. sunrise

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Three coworkers attending a conference shared a variety of dishes and found each dish to be unique and wonderfully delicious! The waiter was friendly, helpful and thorough, and we enjoyed the area of Honolulu where the restaurant is located; a mix of old and new.

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FAQs

Lucky Belly offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 531-1888.

Lucky Belly is rated 4.7 stars by 366 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lucky Belly

50 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817-5102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Smith St.
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available by paying the meter on the street. The price is $3.00 per hour. There are also a few municipal parking lots surrounding the Chinatown area. The cheapest one is in between Nuuanu Ave. and Smith St. on Beretenia Street. It is located under a condominium and basketball court and is very secure.
  • Public transit
    Hotel Street and Maunakea Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jesus Cruz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 531-1888
  • Catering
    We can create a menu based off our menu selections or any similar requests. If you are interest please contact our event coordinator, Kelsey Cruz, at kelsey@breakingbreadhg.com. Thank you!
  • Private party facilities
    Private events are available at our sister restaurant, The Tchin Tchin Bar. For inquiries please contact our event coordinator, Kelsey Cruz, at kelsey@breakingbreadhg.com. Thank you!
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