The Lucky Cat is an Asian restaurant at 282 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, rated 4.4 on Google, with more on its website. Asian restaurants reward a little strategy at the table: many dishes are made for sharing, so ordering several across the group lets you balance rich, fried and fresher plates rather than everyone having one bowl each. Regulars tend to ask staff what is good that day, since specials often reflect what is freshest. Heat levels vary widely between regional styles, so it pays to say how spicy you like your food. A busy dining room midweek is usually the surest sign you have picked well. On Petone's main strip, The Lucky Cat gives Lower Hutt diners a handy spot for a casual Asian meal.