The Lan Kwai Fong area is known for a popular cluster of bars that jockey for position on these crowded, narrow streets, but Good Luck Thai Café deserves a visit even if you don’t dig the British pub scene that surely attracts healthy hordes of ex-pats. This little spot with outdoors seating is more than a place to soak up the alcohol after a night full of strong libations. In fact, we came here during the afternoon for lunch, and though we did miss out on laughing at all the drunks after the sun goes down, we did get to enjoy some uber-tasty Thai food at a leisurely pace.
Dishes ranged in price from HK$20 to $120, with vegetables, chicken, beef, seafood, and tofu all featured on the menu. I tried to go with the chickpea curry (HK$38), but our gracious waiter said that dish is only offered at night. Instead I opted for the braised bean curd with vegetables, with an order of freshly made bread and a red bean with coconut milk drink for HK$15. My adventurous companion ordered Logan’s Juice, but our waiter thought she might not like it, so he brought back a small glass for her to try first—it was okay, but she decided to instead go with another drink with a coconut milk base. These cool beverages were absolute treats, though I didn’t do myself any favors by accidentally biting down on a piece of ice with my tooth that needed a root canal.
There isn’t anything especially noteworthy about the décor here--the food and service are the main attractions. I will say that the bathroom has to be the smallest one I’ve ever been in. I felt like Han Solo trapped in the trash compactor on the Death Star.
Both of our dishes were cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of spice. I gobbled mine up like Lard Ass at the pie-eating contest in Stand by Me. We thought about ordering some dessert, but really, our coconut milk drinks were plenty big and plenty sweet, so we just finished those up and skipped it. For their attentive service and cheap/tasty eats, Good Luck Thai Café is a spot worth checking out. And hey, if the whole ex-pat pub scene is your game, the center of it all is literally right down the street.