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Lucky Cheng's

24 First Ave., New York, NY, 10003
nr. 2nd St.
212-995-5500

6.4 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
57% Would you go back?
57% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
42% Would you go on business?
42% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 5.6
Service: 6.9
Décor: 6.4
Value: 5.7
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Horrible waste of an evening

gpsysoul from 73130 | Posted on 6/5/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

Having been to the Lucky Cheng's in Las Vegas (which was beyond fantastic - food included) we ventured to the original in NYC. HORRIBLE!!!!! Only 1 queen - not really a show by any standard - food was so bad you could not eat it. Disgustingly dirty place. NEVER GO HERE!!! WASTE OF MONEY!

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3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

A gem of the East Village!

Paula212 from 10009 | Posted on 3/18/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

Brilliant! I'd heard a lot of stories about crazy nights with lap dancing drag queens and unsuspecting brides to be! We went for my friends Bachelorette Party and had a total blast! Our food came out on platters so we got to try everything, I loved the honey chicken and pad thai! Cocktails were divine and our waitress was absolutely fabulous! The penis cake topped it all off! Can't say enough, loved it, going back!

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2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Most Memorable Time...

1967 from 10009 | Posted on 1/11/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR A SLEAZY, RAUNCHY AND INCREDIBLE NIGHT WHICH MY DAUGHTER LAUREN WILL NEVER FORGET . THE PLACE IS A ZOO, THE WOMEN GORGE AND OUR SERVER "CHLOE" WAS MAGNIFICENT AND SHE BUSTED HER LITTLE TUSHIE FOR US. THE ENTERTAINMENT IS GREAT, THE COSTUMES ARE GORGEOUS. INCIDENTALLY THE FOOD WAS DELISH (AS FAR AS I WAS CONCERNED BEFORE I CAME IT WASN'T ABOUT THE FOOD) BUT SURPRISINGLY IT WAS GREAT AS WELL AS THE SPECIALLY ORDERED CAKE. THE PLACE IS A BLAST AND WHAT CAN I SAY NONE OF US WILL EVER FORGET THIS VERY LOUD AND DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE. I MET TOMMY WHO WAS A DOLL, BUT WANT TO PERSONALLY THANK ROBERT WHO SPENT MANY A CALL WITH ME ON THE PHONE IN PREPARATION AND WAS ALWAYS VERY PATIENT, AND BELIEVE ME BABY I'M HIGH MAINTENANCE. P.S. I CAN'T BELIEVE MY DAUGHTER AND MY NIECE WALKED THROUGH THE STREETS TO THE PARKING LOT WITH THEIR PENIS BALLOONS ON THEIR WAISTS AND HEAD (PARDON THE PUN) JOHN WAS INCREDIBLE (STRAIGHT OR BI? WE WANTED TO TAKE HIM HOME ) LOVE NORMA JEANE (THE BEAUTIFUL HOT MAMA)

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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

BEWARE - most disgusting trashy place in the city

melis323 from 10065 | Posted on 11/29/08

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 1
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

this is one of the dirtiest most disgusting places ive ever been to. the food is awful and overpriced. the bathrooms were a disaster with toilets over flowing and paper all over the place. the shows are so/so and all the people that work there harass u for money the entire time. awful experience - STAY AWAY

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1 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

THE BEST TIME EVER!! YOU MUST EXPERIENCE IT!

BirthdayPartyof5 from 11377 | Posted on 11/19/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

Lucky Cheng's was the BEST restaurant/club/bar I have ever been to and I've been bartending for over 20 years. If you want to laugh your ass off while your eating delicious food this is the place you want to be. The staff is amazing, they were so on point for the entire night, they never broke character once. They are so funny and nice at the same time that you want them to insult you. I haven't laughed that much in years. Plus, the food was absolutely delicious, I recommend the Thai Marinated Beef and Fried Basil Appetizer, incredible!! I could go on and on but I'll just say, you don't want to miss this experience!!! PS- This is from 5 women out for a Birthday Party!

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39 out of 89 people found this review helpful.

I lauged, I gasped, I saw some guy's ----

nykim23 from 11106 | Posted on 6/26/07

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 7
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 6

The first fifteen minutes of my Saturday night at Lucky Cheng's involved both watching our party's bride-to-be give a half-naked straight man a wild lap dance to win a drink called the Pink Pussy and getting flashed by a poorly dressed singing transvestite (because a bridesmaid slipped him a ten on her way to the bathroom). The bride and her mother are rather conservative, so I was worried, but we arrived already tipsy, ready to don our penis-shaped balloon hats and celebrate. Be prepared, however, for somewhat shocking vulgarity (think Margaret Cho levels). I did not expect much from the poorly-reviewed food, but it was tasty, if not memorable (though how high were my standards after four drinks and no dinner?). Almost every menu item has an additional charge, so the price quickly climbs above the promised $32. I recommend finishing the night off with Imelda's Shoe (life-sized and chocolate). While this isn't a restaurant you'd visit regularly, it was perfect for our bachelorette party. *** NOTE: Drinks are expensive, so hit another bar first to liquor up and lower inhibitions. ***

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134 out of 237 people found this review helpful.

whatever happened to baby jane doe?

Cosmo | Posted on 4/11/05

Overall Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 3
Service: 9
Décor: 6
Value: 5

The overall excitement of this expierience has come and gone . This is due to the loss of some of the fabulous gals that have shined in only the way a true cheng girl can. Its like going to what was a hit Broadway show years later when the award winning cast has gone. Still an experience if you haven't Gone.

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258 out of 517 people found this review helpful.

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