
Lucky Cat
232 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
The restaurant is run by chef/partner Koji KAGAWA, with the concept of “Izakaya”, a sort of informal gastropub for Japanese. Here food is a very authentic feel to it, served in a tapas style.
Appetizers
- $5.00EdamameSoy bean.
- $6.00Spicy EdamameSoy bean with shio sesame oil. Spicy.
- $5.00Shio CabbageCabbage and konbu with shio sesame oil.
- $6.00Tako WasabiOctopus wasabi.
- $8.00Tori Kara AgeJapanese fried chicken.
- $7.00IkagesoDeep fried calamari legs.
- $8.00Ebi ShumaiSteamed shrimp dumpling.
- $8.00GyozaPan fried pork dumpling.
- $6.00Age TakoyakiOctopus balls.
- $5.00KimchiSpicy napa cabbage.
- $11.00Buta KimchiPork belly, boiled egg, kimchi, and scallion.
- $9.00Sui GyozaGarlic Chip, Pork, Garlic, Chive, Spicy Oil
- $11.00OkonomiyakiJapanese pancake with pork and egg
- $11.00Kimchi TofuSpicy Napa Cabbage, Poached Egg, Garlic, Chive
- $6.00OshinkoJapanese Pickled Vegetables
- $5.00Umami CucumberSpicy Cucumber
- $8.00ChikuwaDeep fried fish cakes.
- $13.00Mentaiko PastaSpicy cod roe pasta w' bacon
- $8.00NAGOTA TABA WINGJapanese spicy deep fried chicken wing
Salads
- $7.00Seaweed SaladSeaweed and Hijiki.
- $8.00Brussels Sprouts SaladCrispy Brussels sprouts with sweet soy and balsamic.
- $10.00Tuna Avo SaladTuna and avocado with sesame dressing.
- $6.00Green SaladMixed green salad with tomatoes and corn
- $10.00Salmon Avo SaladSalmon w/ avocado and sesame dressing
- $7.00Crispy KaleParmesan Cheese, Sweet Soy
Sushi Rolls & Sashimi
- $8.00Tuna RollTuna, Dried seaweed and sesame seed.
- $8.00Spicy Tuna RollTuna mixed with spicy mayo, Spicy chili powder, Scallion, Dried seaweed and sesame seed.
- $9.00Salmon Avocado RollSalmon, Avocado, Dried seaweed and sesame seed.
- $8.00Shrimp Tempura RollShrimp tempura, Spicy Mayo, Eel sauce, Dried seaweed and sesame seed.
- $7.00Cucumber RollCucumber, Dried seaweed and sesame seed.
- $7.00Avocado RollAvocado, Dried seaweed and sesame seed.
- $15.00Crispy Rice with TunaCrispy Rice, Tuna, Spicy Garlic Oil, Sesame seed.
- $10.00Kani Shrimp Tempura RollKani, Shrimp tempura, Spicy Mayo, Eel sauce, Dried seaweed and sesame seed.
- $15.00Crispy Rice with SalmonCrispy Rice, Salmon, Spicy Garlic Oil, Truffle Oil, Sesame seed.
- $10.00Salmon TiraditoSalmon Tiradito with Sesame Cream Sauce
- $13.00Scallop TiraditoScallop Tiradito with Ponzu Truffle Oil
- $12.00Yellowtail JalapenoYellowtail Jalapeno with Shiso leaf Sauce
- $12.00Tuna TatakiSeared Tuna with Garlic Soy
- $12.00
- $3.00Miso SoupTofu, Scallion, Wakame
- $15.00I LOVE NEW YORKSalomon ,avocado,tempura flakes and Tuna slice on top with poke sauce
- $15.00MIDTOWN EASTShrimp tempura ,avocado ,seared yellowtail top with eel sauce , kochijan sauce and jalapeno
- $15.00AVOCADO FACE MASKEel ,cucumber, avocado slice on top with eel sauce
- $15.00FutamakiTuna, shrimp, masago, cucumber, tamago, takuwan, yamagobo, shibazuke
Robata
- $13.00Set APork belly, Meatball, Scallion, Gizzard, Thigh, Skin
- $19.00Set BSalmon, Scallop, Shrimp, Corn, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Scallion
- $18.00Set CAsparagus Bacon, Pork belly, Pork cheek, Short ribs, Meatball, Scallion, Onion
- $2.50SkinChicken Skin
- $2.50ThighChicken Thigh
- $2.50GizzardChicken Gizzard
- $2.50HeartChicken Heart
- $3.50MeatballChicken Meatball
- $2.50LiverChicken Liver
- $2.50
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- $2.00
- $5.00Short RibsBeef short ribs
- $3.00
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Donburi
- $12.00Spicy Tuna DonSpicy tuna, scallion, sesame, alfalfa and spicy garlic oil.
- $11.00Chashu DonBraised pork , rice with special sauce and scallion on top
- $11.00ChahanFried rice with pork , egg , scallion and red ginger
- $13.00Ebi ChahanFried rice with shrimp , egg and red ginger .
- $12.00Jalapeno ChahanFried rice with pork, jalapeno, egg and red ginger.
- $12.00Sukitama DonBeef, onion, boiled egg with special sauce snd scallion on top
- $12.00Pork Katsu CurryFried pork cutlet with curry rice.
- $12.00Kara Age CurryJapanese fried chicken with curry rice.
- $10.00Japanese CurryCarrot, potato, pork, curry and rice.
- $20.00Special Unagi DonUnagi Sauce, Tamago, Japanese Pickled
Ramen
- $15.00Lucky Cat RamenChashu pork, scallion, boiled egg, kikurage, spinach, menma, spicy miso and chili oil, in a spicy pork broth. Spicy.
- $14.00Tonkotsu Shoyu RamenChashu pork, scallion, boiled egg, kikurage and menma, in pork broth.
- $13.00Shoyu RamenChashu pork, scallion, boiled egg, menma and spinach in chicken broth.
- $14.00Nagoya RamenMinced pork, bean sprouts, Chinese leek, scallion and chili pepper in chicken broth. Spicy.
- $14.00Spicy Miso RamenChashu pork, scallion, corn, bean sprouts and fire ball, in chicken broth. Spicy.
- $13.00Yuzu Shio RamenChashu pork, scallion, boiled egg, spinach, yuzu skin and yuzu powder in chicken broth.
- $13.00Yasai RamenCorn, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, napa cabbage, spinach and carrots in vegetable broth. Vegetarian.
- $13.00Chicken RamenChicken meatballs, poached egg, menma, spinach and black pepper in chicken broth.
- $14.00Sura Tanmen RamenPork, menma, scallion and kikurake mixed with egg in chicken sour broth.
- $16.00Negasaki Champon RamenPork belly, squid, shrimp, carrot, scallion, onion , napa cabbage and heavy milk in pork broth.
- $15.00SukiyakiBeef with onion, Poached Egg, Scallion
- $14.00HIYACHI CHUKA ( cool noodles)chashu pork, kikurage, menma, corn, cucumber, red ginger, egg, tomatoes, nori with special sauce
Wok Noodle
- $13.00YakisobaPork belly sliced , napa ,carrot ,bean sprouts , cabbage, scallion , red ginger and bonito flake
- $14.00Ebi YakisobaShrimp, napa ,carrot ,bean sprouts , cabbage, scallion , red ginger and bonito flake
- $13.00Vegetable YakisobaCabbage, napa, broccoli ,carrot ,bean sprouts , scallion and red ginger
Japanese snacks and desserts
- $3.50KOIKEYA POLINKY MENTAI COD ROEJapanese potato chips, mental cod roe flavor
- $3.50CALBEE HOT AND SPICYJapanese potato chips, hot and spicy flavor
- $3.25GLICO POCKY CHOCOLATEChocolate cream covered biscuit sticks
- $3.50CALBEE PIZZAJapanese potato chips, pizza&cheese flavor
- $5.00
- $5.00
Special Chiritori Nabe
- $44.00SHIRONEKO ORIGINAL 2 ORDERSour signature 14 hours Pork Broth & Chicken Broth Pork Belly , Cabbage , Beansprout , Napa , Chives , Scallion , Spicy Miso , Sesame
- $50.00AKANEKO SPICY 2 ORDERSOur signature 14 hours Pork Broth & Chicken Broth Pork Belly , Minced Pork , Motsu , Cabbage , Beansprout , Napa , Chives , Scallion , Spicy Miso , Sesame
- $48.00MANEKINEKO MOTSU 2 ORDERSOur signature 14 hours Pork Broth & Chicken Broth Pork Belly , Motso , Cabbage , Beansprout , Napa , Chives , Scallion , Spicy Miso , Sesame
- $54.00BUTANEKO 2 ORDERSOur signature 14 hours Pork Broth & Chicken Broth Pork Belly , Pork feet , Motsu , Cabbage , Beansprout , Napa , Chives , Scallion , Spicy Miso , Sesame , Gyoza skin , Goji Berry , Dried Beet .
Tacos
- $10.00Spicy Tuna Tacos (2PC)Scallion, Garlic oil, Spicy tuna mixed with spicy mayo and shichimi pepper
- $10.00Salmon Avocado Tacos (2PC)Salmon with mustard soy sauce, Avocado
Beverages
- $3.00Ramune OriginalJapanese soda
- $3.00Ramune StrawberryJapanese soda strawberry flavor.
- $2.00SodaCoke, Diet Coke, Seltzer Water, Ginger Ale, Spritz
- $2.00
- $4.00Oolong TeaUnsweeten
- $4.00Jasmine TeaUnsweeten
- $4.00Oi Cha Green TeaUnsweeten green tea
- $4.00Calpico sadaCALPICO Soda is sweet, tangy and refreshing!
Lunch Special Set
- $13.00Salmon Teriyaki Set LunchDeep fried salmon with teriyaki sauce, rice, and french fries.
- $13.00Beef Stamina Set LunchSlow-cooked beef with onion in soy sauce, kara age and rice.
- $13.00Chicken Curry Set LunchJapanese fried chicken with curry, rice and green salad.