Lucky Danger: high quality interior restaurant shot

Lucky Danger: clear professional exterior restaurant shot

Lucky Danger: high quality, appetizing food photo

Lucky Danger: appetizing, high-quality food photography

Lucky Danger: high quality interior atmosphere shot

Lucky Danger: appealing restaurant table setting photo

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Lucky Danger

Name: Lucky Danger
Address: 709 D St NW, Washington, DC 20004, Washington, D.C., Chinatown, 20004, US
Telephone: +1 771 233 5454
Price range: $-$$$
Rating: 4.3

★ 4.3 · 98 reviews Washington, D.C. Opened June 2025

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American Chinese cooking with mahjong tables in the back

Tim Ma moved Lucky Danger into a proper Chinatown room in June 2025, with a cocktail bar at the front and mahjong tables you can rent at the back.

Ma opened three places in DC that year alone. This is the one where the American Chinese menu he built his name on finally gets a dining room to match.

What guests say

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Hilda Kroll 851 reviews · Local Guide 31 May 2026

The lunch menu is limited, but there are enough choices to find something you like. The Szechuan Beef and Broccoli Noodles ($16) had lots of sauce and the thinly sliced beef was very tender. Close to the Archives Metro and a short walk to the National Mall.
Saminda 977 reviews · Local Guide 22 February 2026

Wonderfully modern take on Americanized-Chinese food, done by a Chinese-America. Limited but superlative menu, each dish bursting with singular flavor, excellent cocktails and friendly and attentive service made this a great experience for our group. We enjoyed the following: Pork Wonton Soup (Umami broth, crispy wonton, sesame, chili oil) - spicy and hearty opening, excellent wontons Crab Rangoon (Snow crab, Tobiko, cream cheese, ginger, scallion, Old Bay) - probably one of the better versions of this dish, the real crab makes a big difference! Combination Dirty Rice (Shredded peking duck meat, Chinese sausage, white shrimp, persimmon, rouille herbs) - very good overall, great combination of flavors, and just the rice itself was excellent Crab Lo Mein (Maryland blue crab, leek fondue, shiitake, caramelized whey, kaffir lime) - heavenly dish, so many unique flavors, could have eaten this dish with a spoon. The crab and leek fondue flavors made this next level. Chongqing Chicken (Sichuan-style marinated chicken, Yunan chili, pickled Fresno chili, Huacatay, peanut rice) - very spicy and flavorful chicken dish, absolutely loved it. Sticky Spicy Beef (Short rib, Bird’s Eye chili, candied cashews, passion fruit, green papaya, Thai basil, mint) - indulgent, tender and succulent bites of shirt rib, superb flavor. 10/10 meal. Can't wait to return!
Sara Ulanoski 27 reviews · Local Guide 22 February 2026

I came here for the Taiwanese Mahjong Class and it was so much fun! I loved learning to play mahjong, our instructor (who is also the head chef!) was super informative and very nice! They also have great happy hour deals on cocktails and appetizers. I got the Chongqing chicken and Sichuan beef dumplings and both were amazing!! I will definitely be back, this just became my new favorite Chinese place.
Yara G 40 reviews · Local Guide 2 February 2026

Natalie took great care of us during a busy restaurant week dinner. She was so attentive to every detail and made sure we were happy with every part of our meal. The crab rangoons are also a delicious here.
Mahima 142 reviews · Local Guide February 2026

Came for a mahjong event and was not disappointed. The mahjong room and set up were so cool. The food was disappointing only because there wasn’t a lot of overlap with their menu and their other locations. They had one vegetarian option - the Chinese egg noodle and tomato was a really cool twist on traditional flavors. BUT why is there beef in the mapo tofu? I want more vegetarian options - would come back for the mahjong though! 2026 update - went for lunch and it was pretty great!