The Lucky Creation Vegetarian Restaurant

This place has been such a staple in my life, such a go-to place, it never even occured to me to write a review - I'd rather just go eat there again! But seeing the ridiculously low current rating for Lucky Creation here (only 4.2) I wanted to do try and nudge it in the right direction - UP. Listen, I get it: The place isn't fancy. To non-Chinese customers who've never been there before, the service may seem gruff. But they have been dishing out an incredible, delicious variety of very affordable vegetarian Chinese food since the world was young. My experience there has always been more than good. Example: When I lived in SF I ate there several times a month. Then I moved out of state and didn't get back to LC for four or five years. When I went back the first time after that break, and was standing outside, one of the waitresses saw me, recognized me (!!!) and waved me inside - AND she asked me if I wanted my favorite dish, the Sweet & Sour Pork. AFTER YEARS she remembered all that. So, for me, as a white woman, I can say that those customers who are put off by the service...Give it time. These are actually some of the nicest restaurant owners I have ever known. And the food is ALWAYS AMAZING. Sweet & Sour Pork, Almond Chicken, the Gluten Puffs, etc. It's the only thing that makes me wish i still lived in SF.

The curry wheat gluten “susage” w/ broccoli was amazing don’t forget to order tea!

I'm not vegetarian but I love this restaurant. I came here with my mom a lot as a kid since I went to middle school nearby. (She isn't vegetarian either) Some of our favorites are the Wheat Gluten Puff Combinations which comes in curry sauce, sweet and sour sauce, and a vegetarian oyster sauce. I'm gluten intolerant now and this would definitely hurt my tummy, but you know what.... I think it's worth it! And it's pretty easy to get it as takeout as well since they have it upfront at the counter. Other dishes I really like are the Paopei Tofu and the Rice Rolls, both of which I vividly remember thoroughly enjoying as a kid. One important thing to keep in mind is that they are closed on Wednesdays, which has caught me off guard a few times when I wanted to get something on hump day. Parking is okay nearby, can be a little difficult since it is in Chinatown and on a hill, but there are parking garages nearby as well .