Omg this place was fantastic. I tried this place at my friend's suggestion and I would absolutely come back here again. We came here as a walk-in and were able to get seated with a limitation of our dining. The service was quick though the bathroom situation wasn't the best. They only had two bathrooms for bigger place. The food was great. We got the coconut crab curry, crab fried rice, calamari and duck curry. My favorite was the coconut crab curry, which is what their known for cause it's so good but also spicy. I would absolutely come back here again! read more

Fish Cheeks - Coconut Crab Curry - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Time: around 4:30pm Party of: 3 Meal: Happy Hour - everyday 12pm to 5pm *HH Dozen ($22) *HH Nam Gin Martini ($14) x2 *HH Spicy Mango ($14) *HH Cremant de Bourgogne, Burgundy ($12) x3 *HH 'Muscadet' Domaine de la Geraudrie, Loire ($12) *Corn Salad ($15) *Rice Salad ($18) *Wings ($18) *Pacific Baby Prawns ($18) *Chp chili ($1.50) *Tax ($16.18) We were meeting up a girlfriend and I think she suggested Fish Cheeks. She got here first and grabbed a table for the three of us. The HH isn't bad. The cocktails were a little weak for me - very sweet and juicy, so I switched to bubbles afterwards. Food wise, I was pescatarian at the time, so only tried a few items. The oysters were standard, tho I find it weird they charge you for hot sauce. I'm guessing that was the $1.50 charge listed above since they gave us peppers instead. The prawns were crispy and had good flavor. Service was fine. Our server was attentive and friendly. It was earlier on a weekday and rainy, so the vibe was very chill. The space is very colorful as well. Going to the restroom is like playing roulette. There is one on each side (or maybe two) so it's a gamble as to which one you think will free up first since they are on opposite sides of the resto. Fun spot for HH. REVIEW #4019 read more

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Fish Cheeks, I miss you! Truly enjoyed my time at Fish Cheeks-especially on a super rainy day! We made reservations early bc they get packed fast! Because it was a rainy day in SoHo we asked if they could seat us earlier and they made it happen!! Lovee the vibe, the bright colors, traditional yet modern decor, and the extremely friendly staff! 5 stars to the chef because every dish satisfied every flavor profile, perfect balance of heat, sweetness, saltiness, and acidty- so much flavor!! I drank all the sauce with the Branzino! I will definitely come back with a group to enjoy the seafood tower during happy hour! read more

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Service was lovely, the place can def get packed but still felt roomy enough to sit. Can get a little loud sometimes. We got the happy hour oysters which we loved, especially the little shallot crisps. The chili garlic pork belly was nice and crispy, goooood amount of spice level. The prawn karee was the star, such good flavor and fresh prawns. We also got the signature coconut crab curry which had a nice coconut flavor, felt like it was lacking a bit in the crab flavor and meat. Overall thought it was yummy but felt slightly overhyped. read more

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All these dishes went great with rice and were very tasty! Just thought overall it was a bit overpriced. They were very gracious with letting us move back reservation times and were fast with service read more

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The food at Fish Cheeks does not miss!! Everything is super flavorful and memorable. My favorites are the coconut crab curry and the pork cheeks. The curry is rich and so good, and the pork cheeks are insanely tender. I'd skip the corn salad, which is good but in my opinion not as special compared to their other apps like the wings. Service is always great, and they have a gluten-free menu if you ask, which is really helpful. The space is nice too, and they have a second floor now. Definitely a spot I want to go back to again! read more

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Wow wow wow was this place fantastic. Highly recommended by a friend and a quick 15 minute train ride from our hotel in midtown. The way to go here is family style so you can order a bunch of dishes. The restaurant is a welcoming space of high energy and delicious Thai aromas. We were taken by our friendly host to our table on the second floor where our attentive server explained the menu. Get everything. But seriously, we enjoyed the fried chicken wings, pork cheeks, crab fried rice, coconut crab curry, steamed fish, and tofu.everything was so flavorful and delicious. We're already talking about going back before we leave. read more

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Worth the wait Didn't have a reservation and we were seated within 30 minutes at the bar The ambience is floral and cute with plenty of tables and a nice bar for seating as well The service was great, and our glasses were always full (we go the spicy items so it was much appreciated) Food. Absolutely outstanding. Worth the hype. Best thing we had were the scallops - the curry paste was savory and elevated this dish. ITS A MUST ORDER The mussels were grilled and served on a chopstick with a delicious curry glaze on top. Unique way of eating them and it was a great way to start the meal. Next favorite was the coconut crab curry (scallop, curry paste edges it out) We also love the shrimp special- entire shrimps coated in a sweet spicy sauce, and you could eat both the head and the tail. It was a fantastic meal and would recommend! Definitely going back and trying their duck/ fish items read more

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Fish Cheeks has been on my restaurant list for a while so very excited to have finally tried it. The restaurant itself is super cute. There's really nice decor throughout and a lot of seating options on both sides. I love the little fish scale details as well. Me and my friend both enjoyed our cocktails, and I believe mine was called tongue and cheek. We started with the zabb wings which came highly recommended and they did not disappoint. The dry rub is delicious. We also had the corn salad which was a good side and some oysters of course. For the main course we shared the steamed fish and fried pork belly. Both were big portions and enough to share. The steamed branzino came literally steaming to the table and it was really good. The friend pork belly might've been my favorite and had a nice spicy kick to it with that crunch that I love for pork belly. Overall, will come back for sure. read more

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Expensive but VERY good, my favorite was the crab coconut curry. The steamed fish is a classic, sooo tender. The inside feels very elevated and elegant, with beautiful, large windows. The staff are very kind, and the food arrived very quickly. read more

Fish Cheeks - coconut crab curry. pork belly - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Came in and got a seat at the bar right away on a busy Thursday night. I came here with one mission -- to eat the coconut crab curry. Mission accomplished. This meal was so flavorful and good, I will definitely be back for it. read more

Fish Cheeks - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Fish Cheeks was on my list of to try spots in NYC, and it didn't disappoint! My favorite dish was the whole steamed branzino with herbs - if you love sour food this is for you. The broth is soo yummy and I loved how the fish was deboned already! The coconut crab curry and crispy rice salad were both delicious and definitely on the spicier side!! Service was super sweet. read more

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We came here unexpectedly with friends. They booked an extremely last minute reservation just 15 mins before arriving, found on Beli. They just told us we had to leave the table by a certain time for the next reservation, and it was at least 1.5 hours time, completely fine with us. I love when restaurant hosts give us that option. The place was packed, so glad we made it in. Very pleasantly surprised how good the food was! We got drinks to start, which were particular good and strong. Favorites were the Punch Drunk Love, Panang Negroni, and the Ya Dong Party Shot. The shot was good, came with this pandan chaser, mango bites, and totally worth it in my opinion for $10. For the record, they have daily happy hour from 12-5pm which we unfortunately missed. Dishes shared were the: Crab fried rice - this was incredible. The rice was nice and greasy, full of crab flavor and had this side fish sauce with chilis. I would highly recommend you spooning that sauce all over the rice to enhance the flavor. Steamed fish with Thai Herbs - wow! Huge wow!!!! The favorite dish of the night. The steamed branzino was good perfectly, very soft. It went wonderfully with the Thai herbs - chili, lime and cilantro- I could put that sauce over everything. I was eating it by itself with rice, no shame there. The fish was also served over heat, so it kept warm the entire time we ate it. Prawn Karee - tiger prawn with curry powder - delicious! This was another great dish with the sauce that was truly irresistible. It was very pungent and slightly spicy, lots of fish sauce in a good way. I kept eating it by itself. Coconut Crab curry - pretty good, probably my least favorite but just because everything else was so stellar. This dish is quite spicy though, probably like an 8/10 with a late heat. Really good though. Overall the service was great too. Food came out quickly, and hot. My only sadness is that this restaurant is so far away from me. Loved it so much, would highly rec for someone wanting casual Thai food and or cocktails! All the flavors were very delicious. read more

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I made a reservation 1 month in advance because this spot is pretty popular and for good reason. I'm typically not big on Thai cuisine but dang did this slap. We ordered the crab fried rice and duck curry. Crab fried rice: 5/5 amazing, I have no notes on this. They use quality fresh crab meat, and it's paired with fish sauce and a cilantro sauce. I mixed in some of the duck curry with the rice which was phenomenal. Duck curry: 4.5/5, also delicious. The duck was tender and melted in my mouth. It sits in a wonderful curry that tastes balanced. Not spicy, not too coconut-y. Just right. read more

Fish Cheeks - Rawaaeng Duck Curry - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Fish Cheeks is such a vibe. Elevated casual dining that feels perfect for a long lunch or happy hour moment Service was about 7.5/10. It was pretty busy for a Tuesday afternoon so the waitstaff wasn't overly attentive, but they always made sure we were good which I appreciated. I kicked things off with the Tongue & Cheek cocktail. I swapped the vodka for gin and it was chefs kiss. Super refreshing with a touch of sweetness. For my second round, I asked to take the black sesame out so I could really enjoy every sip, and honestly? Even better We started off with the half dozen Market Oysters, and let me just say I'm usually not an oyster girl. But these? Super fresh, clean, and the texture was perfect. I tried one.. then somehow ended up having a few more. *Not pictured :/ Next up was the Squid Ink Calamari, my first time having calamari that wasn't fried, and they nailed it! Still packed with flavor, tender and honestly refreshing compared to the fried version We also ordered the Zabb wings. My friend hyped them up so much that I might've set my expectations too high. They didn't fully meet the hype, but still solid fried chicken overall. Now the let's talk about the star of the show: Crab Fried Rice. 100/10. No notes. Easily my favorite dish on the menu and something I'll be coming back for alone. The Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs was simple, fragrant, and just straight up yummy. Comforting in the best way To wrap it up, we shared the Panna Sticky Rice Ice Cream, my first time trying and I lovedddd it! Such a perfect sweet ending to lunch Overall, Fish Cheeks absolutely delivers on flavor and atmosphere. A great spot for sharing dishes, trying something new, and wanting to come back for more! read more

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Wow I thought I had truly tried top tier Thai food in the city, but...Fish Cheeks you are the exception and a Thai restaurant I would cosign for. Passing by, before seeing the namesake, I thought this was an Aussie restaurant given the lighting. The aesthetic / decor / people / food-everything is just thoughtful to the tee. We ordered: Mama Tom Yum Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs I appreciate that the menu is majority seafood and a nice variety of veggies / meat. Would not recommend playing it safe and simply ordering crab fried rice / curry because you can always order that elsewhere. Only gripes are that given the price points, (i) why doesn't the steamed fish come with a side of rice? (ii) there should be serving utensils accompanied with the dishes since the vibe is family style, or that option should at least be offered Nonetheless, make that reservation and the happy hour time range / pricing is exceptional to others that make it two hours and offer little to no range. read more

Fish Cheeks - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

This was my first time in New York and with food allergies it's always hard traveling and foodie things. My boyfriend wanted to take me to a really good Thai restaurant so we found this one in their downtown area. Perhaps I'm wrong. We went to so many places during the day, I kind of got lost.... So please excuse me if the location is wrong. Never done less we were able to get a table without a reservation, but it took about two hours on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated around 8p.- 1 hour timed dinner. I was really worried our server wasn't going to come back with a menu that I could eat in time because she had to go ask her executive chef what I could eat since some of their dishes contained MSG in the marinade. About 10 minutes later we had our drinks and the menu I could order from. I was sad that three of the main dishes I wanted to get all had mono sodium glycinate/MSG pre-marinated in the sauce. Nevertheless, we ended up ordering five different dishes, all pictured. Ink squid calamari Tom som corn salad Mussel gorlae Steamed fish with Thai Basil herbs (has MSG) Choo Chee scallops Grilled mackerel Coconut crab curry Each dish had a different flavor and spice to it! Such a different array of foods and flavors I couldn't really decide which was my favorite since they were also different and unique! Everything tasted delicious and we got some leftovers also! Hee The seating was very casual, ambient lighting, with a 60 minute cutoff for dinner! Lol I guess that's just how New Yorkers go about eating. Lol I forgot to time our dinner, but I guess we are in and out in 60 minutes? Lol the lychee mixed Lacore cocktail I had was delicious and my boyfriend loved his whiskey cocktail as well! I would love to give this restaurant 5 stars- but I can't since they cook with MSG! Ughhhh. I would love to come back here, but I know which dishes I could get now so I would just order the six dishes above again. The other one sadly all have monosodium glutamate/MSG, which I'm highly allergic to. It's so frustrating being Asian -American and being allergic to my own cultural food! read more

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Delicious as always tried the new restaurant week specials. Calamari was crunchy sweet and delicious. The scallops were the favorite delicious creamy curry. Fish dish was spicy. read more

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Wow, fish cheeks! I wasn't familiar with your menu!! This place is amazing! I came around 5p on a Friday and, thankfully, there was seating at the bar. The service was great. The bartender was very helpful with drink recommendations and explaining dish spice levels. The Melon E Melon cocktail was really yummy with the perfect amount of sweet. The Zaab wings were incredible. Packed with flavor that had me licking my fingers clean. The Coconut Crab Curry was extremely tasty. So rich and creamy with a subtle kick of spicy that gradually got spicier as you go (in the best way possible. And they did not skimp on the crab. I was blown away! I'm a huge fan of Thai food but this place is on another level. I can't wait for them to open one on the west coast. read more

Fish Cheeks - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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I was expecting a lot from this restaurant and it did NOT disappoint!! I went with a friend for dinner recently. This is what we ordered: Zabb Wings: 5 out of 5! Lemony, spicy, salty bites of flavor! Almost too spicy for me but not quite. Crab Fried Rice: 4.5 The perfect complement for the steamed fish. Delicious in its own right with the 2 sauces it is served with. Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs: 10 out of 5! Flavors that simply knock you out. The most delicious fish I've ever had. LITERALLY. The only complaint I have about this restaurant is by the end of our dinner, which was about 7:45 pm, the noise level was so loud my friend and I were literally shouting to have a conversation. After a few minutes I just couldn't take it anymore and we started looking around for our server to get the check and leave. In spite of this, looking into my future, I just can't image coming to New York City and NOT coming to this restaurant. I think I will just always have to come to this restaurant on any future trip. But I think I'll come earlier, maybe no later than 6:30 pm, so I can be finished before it gets super loud. read more

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One of my favorite places to visit in New York. The best and absolutely tasty Thai food in the city. I try to come back every single trip. The food is always fresh, hot, and delicious. The flavors and the aroma of the food is just astounding. I really wish they had something similar in Florida, I would truly become a regular. I was greeted right away, and sat almost immediately which I mean , we love that right? For drinks of course I had to try the mocktails and oh my goodness the phony Negroni could have fooled me because it gave me a punch to the stomach haha. It was good in a weird way but not for me lol. I also tried the Coco bah, and yes I will definitely become a regular Coco bah drinker. Honestly anything coconut can never go wrong with me, so I had to get another . I tried the Zabb wings to start so flavorful my goodness, a perfect lemon pepper taste and fried to golden perfect. For my main entree I tried the steamed fish with Thai herbs honestly I'm not sure I can describe the perfection I tasted. Besides a perfect mixture of sweet, salty, and a hint of lime. It is mildly spiced topped with devious peppers and onions. I always pair this with the sticky rice, I love the sticky rice it's absolutely incredible. All in all, Fish Cheeks you're so cute, lovely, and tasty. I forsure will come back again when I come to NY , I'm hoping sooner rather than later This feels like a love letter haha read more

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The food here was excellent! I ordered the Mussels Gorlae, Corn Salad, Green Vegetable Curry, Steamed Fish, Prawn Karee, Jasmine Rice and Butterfly Limade. The filleted branzino, steamed with a tangy lime sauce was delicious, so much so that we forgot to add the container of condiments (cilantro, hot peppers and lemon slices)! The prawn karee had big juicy whole prawns in eggy, peppery, tomato based goodness. The mussels were grilled little tasty morsels of fishy flavor. Again, we didn't bother with the included sauce so as to not soften the delightful crispness of the mussels and shallots. The green curry vegetables on top of the fluffy, still warm jasmine rice was a decadent side dish. The corn salad was fresh with big chunks of corn and a nice fish sauce based dressing. The limade was refreshing with just the right amount of acidity but not too much. A really fine meal...will definitely order again. Very neatly packed and fast delivery. Highly recommended. read more

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The first time I went to Fish Cheeks was before the pandemic and I remember loving the crab curry but not much else. I just went back again and I loved every dish!!!!! So kudos Fish Cheeks for getting better with age. The only reservations available for three people on a weeknight were at 5:15pm and then after 9pm so you can see how popular this place is. I was shocked to see they expanded the restaurant since I last came -- it looks great! The servers were all nice and the food came out quickly. I loved all our dishes but especially the steamed fish. We also ordered: - Shrimp in 3 crab sauce - Mussel gorlae - Coconut crab curry - Choo chee scallop - Sticky rice with ice cream for dessert Honestly this might be my favorite Thai restaurant in Manhattan for the dishes alone. read more

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Fish cheeks is top two Thai spots in Manhattan for me for the steamed fish alone. I swear they put crack in it or something. We ordered the corn salad, the pork cheeks, the coconut crab curry, the wings, and the steamed fish. - Corn Salad: classic and so delicious! I haven't found a corn salad since I've been to Thailand so I was so excited to eat this one - Pork Cheeks: tangy and perfectly cooked - really good but small for the price - Wings: crispy and coated in a sweet and savory seasoning. This is one I think you could skip because in my opinion, it wasn't standout. - Coconut Crab Curry: creamy, slow hitting spicy flavor, and lots of crab meat. Overall really delicious - Steamed fish: unbelievable. The fish is so soft and juicy. It's covered in a citrus, cilantro, savory sauce that pairs so well with the fish. I honestly wish we got two of these. The service is fine with servers filling drinks quickly and providing good recommendations. The ambiance is decent - not too noisy but the tables are fairly close together. Overall I will continue coming back for the steamed fish and to try other dishes on the menu! read more

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Ambiance - casual, neighborhood gem, love the interior design Service - exceptional, our waiter was nice and friendly Food - pork cheeks was tender and juicy, crab aob woonsen was packed with flavor, coconut crab curry had a good kick to it read more

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Hiked through the cold to Fish Cheeks at 4:30p on a Saturday with no reservation. Glad to score a table with the condition we were out by 5:15 because of upcoming dinner reservations. Got sat quickly, there is a decent amount of seating for a smaller establishment but tables sharing a booth bench are kind of snug next to each other. We ordered the corn salad, crispy rice salad with pork, and chicken wings. Corn salad was great and came out quickly. Crispy rice and chicken wings came out later; wings were some of the best I've had anywhere and weren't drenched in sauce. Incredibly crispy with a sweet and umami dusting. Crispy rice salad was good but a little salty, we actually got a side of jasmine rice to offset the saltiness. Overall had a great time but would love to explore the menu more when not in a time crunch. Can't wait to return! read more

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Fish Cheeks is hands down the best Thai food I've had in the US. You'll need to make a reservation as it books up quickly. The interior is dimly lit and cozy, making it a perfect spot for date night or group hangout. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share, and everything was amazing and packed with flavor. The crab fried rice, coconut crab curry, zabb wings, and fish were all standouts. The curry had a surprisingly spicy kick that I really enjoyed. They started us off with free shrimp chips as well. I'd order everything again without hesitation and will definitely be back. It's on the pricier side but definitely worth it. read more

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My friend and I wanted a place for dinner after a show and I wad really happy that I could book a 10:00 reservation for a Saturday night. There are fewer and fewer places where that's possible. We were seated around the corner from the bathroom but we were tucked into a nook that was quieter, and with comfortable seats (most of the other tables had different seating from ours). The waitress gave us a number of recommendations since we hadn't been before. For a starter we had a delicious, brightly coloured sweet corn and tomato salad. We both could have gone for another order of that! Our waitress suggested the crab curry, which we ordered. My friend loved that. I really liked the grilled mackerel, which was the whole fish. There were different textures and flavors on the plate that complimented the fish well. There's only one dessert so if you don't like coconut, you're out of luck. But we were too full for more. We were really happy to finally get to try the menu. I hope to go back soon and try some other dishes. read more

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I feel like I've said this very recently, but NYC is crushing Thai food lately. Fish Cheeks isn't new by any means, but it's new to me and I'm the only thing that matters. We were wandering by and hungry, and the nice hostess out front told us they could have a table ready in five minutes. We sat down in the airy, bright room, and an even more personable server found out it was our first time and told us all about the menu. She told us that the crab curry was excellent and their best seller, but she thought the Rawaaeng Duck Curry was equally delicious and more interesting, and that the Mussel Gorlae was a standout as well. We took her up on these recommendations, and added the somtum corn salad. Everything was stunningly presented, and so, so tasty. The duck curry was a combination of the leg confit and the seared breast nestled in the rich curry, and it was outstanding. The mussels were skewered lengthwise, grilled, brushed with a spicy glaze and finished with crispy shallots and a peanut dipping sauce. It was unlike anything I've had before in the best of ways. The corn salad was a fresh pop of color and heat, and the lime cut through the heaviness of the other dishes. All in all, an outstanding lunch that I would happily eat again anytime. read more

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Fishcheeks in NYC Heard a lot of great things about this place, and it's good! Went to both Williamsburg and Noho location, I think a great Thai place to take people visiting. (Spoiler this mango sticky rice was so good and worth just getting this if you went haha) I've tried: Zaab wings ($18) crab fried rice ($28) crab curry ($30) mango sticky rice ($14) Corn salad ($15) Steamed fish ($40) Raw marinated crab ($25) Mango sticky rice was the best mango I've ever had LOL - they have limited numbers so you have to check if they have it and if it's in season. Def get steamed fish, which is what they're known for. Everything else was good! Curry is on the milder side (flavor wise), wings are juicy with good sour flavor, and the crab meat is very tender. Raw marinated crab is good but prefer the Korean one atmosphere is great too, def come try! Instagram; @joangela.eats read more

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Just as good as the last time I visited. I want to shoutout the hospitality from the host, server( did an excellent job at tour guiding my friend's allergy), to the runner. This time I got a few new things and was blown away. 1. Branzino and oldie but goodie. Sauce I practically drank from the dish. AMAZING 2. Pork belly was absolutely delicious 3. Sautéed cabbage in that fish sauce...chefs kiss 4. The Negroni with the curry bitters was INSANE. Really tasted a hint of the curry at the back end which I pleased with. Can't wait to come back and try other things read more

Fish Cheeks - Pork Belly Chili Garlic - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

Fish Cheeks was one of the top restaurants I wanted to visit for a recent NY trip! I've seen it on so many lists and it was recommended by chef Kwame Onwuachi for Condé Nast Traveler. I made a reservation on Resy a month beforehand when the reservations dropped. I was on Resy right at 12pm EST and was able to snag a reservation for 2 at 7pm on a Friday. After refreshing, all the 6-7pm slots were gone. The food did not disappoint at all! They gave us some shrimp chips with a dip to start, it was delicious. Next, we got the crispy rice salad & pork. It was good but on the spicy side. For the mains, we got the steamed fish with Thai herbs and the coconut crab curry. Both were amazing and so flavorful. The fish is served whole and comes with an aromatic broth. It was so good but be careful with the bones! The crab curry was delicious, the curry had great depth of flavor and a good amount of crab. I was stuffed at the end of the meal. I also enjoyed the Tongue & Cheek cocktail. It was refreshing and sweet but not overly so. The decor was also cute. I loved the fish shaped lamp shades. read more

Fish Cheeks - Crispy rice & pork salad - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Such a yummy meal! We had a group of 4 and everything we had is a MUST ORDER! Here's what we got (and you should get too): Zabb Wings, Grilled Pork Cheeks, and Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs. Don't forget the white rice and if you want coffee, the Thai Iced Coffee! Such a cozy, delicious meal! The Zabb Wings are something special! The wings themselves were slightly overcooked (just a tad on the dry side), but the dry rub on the wings were SPECTACULAR!! The wings were so zippy and acidic from the lime flavor! I think they use some type of lime powder ??? and it is SO ADDICTING! Great wings The Grilled Pork Cheeks were also great. Nice and fatty and flavorful, especially with the sauce. The Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs was the star of the show! Served on a dish with a flame underneath to keep the broth hot, this fish was AMAZING. The meat was so lush and flavorful from sitting in the broth. And that broth was INSANELY DELICIOUS! Herby and bright and savory and oh so delicious spooned over the rice. SO COMFORTING. The Thai Iced Coffee was delicious too! Creamy and sweet. Almost reminded me of drinking coffee ice cream. Loved it! GREAT MEAL HERE! read more

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I took my cousin around Manhattan since she had not been back since 2008 and my first thought was to bring her to Fish Cheeks because I had such a great experience the first time. We made a reservation for 8 but arrived an hour early. Luckily, even on a packed Tuesday night, we were able to get seated right away. We ordered the Chefs Selection for Two, Selection 1, and it was more than enough. I was completely full but did not want to waste any food and brought some back to our hotel. The steamed fish was as delicious as I remembered and the crab fried rice was the absolute show stopper for us. Our waitress was also very helpful and attentive whenever we needed anything. I highly recommend Fish Cheeks. Make your reservations and enjoy a fantastic meal. read more

Fish Cheeks - Crab Fried Rice and Steamed Fish - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

SERVICE - located on bond st and bowery - spacious interior with lots of natural light and colorful wall decor - recommended to make a reservation as it gets busy - servers are friendly and welcoming - indoor seating for groups of 2-4 diners - food served relatively quickly MENU - thai entrees and appetizers with a focus on seafood - mid day happy hour from 12PM to 5PM daily - limited vegan and vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - tofu pad prik khing (8/10): fried tofu cubes sautéed with spicy red curry paste and green beans and garnished with thai chili slices. This was one of two vegan entrees and it sounded more unique than the green curry. When they say spicy, it delivered. I usually have a high spice tolerance but even I had to take a few breaks to tone down the fire. The portion was the ideal size for one person when eaten with rice. I liked the addition of the beans for a touch of crisp freshness. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes, though I would want to see more tofu based options if possible. read more

Fish Cheeks - Tofu Pad Prik Khing - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

I don't mean to sound dramatic, but the food here is poetry. I came with my husband for our anniversary dinner, and each bite we took was punctuated by words of praise and appreciative nods. I heard this place was good, but I didn't know it was THAT good. We started with their raw shrimp appetizer which was incredible. The sharpness and spiciness of this dish will sober you up. It was incredibly fresh and nuanced. We also got complimentary shrimp crackers, which came with what I believe is a shrimp and tamarind paste. That dip is a REVELATION. I had never before thought to use tamarind and shrimp paste together in a dip! For the mains, we ordered the crab noodles, fried fish, and crab curry. All were incredible. The crab noodle had such a savory, sweet, umami flavor - I could really taste the celery and cilantro. The crab curry was so rich and spicy. The fried fish didn't taste fishy at all, sitting on a bed of tangy, sweet vinegar topped with herbs, cashews, and diced pineapple. The dishes served here are incredibly inventive, and I loved every thing I tried. This is one of my top restaurants in NYC! read more

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Everything I tried was super good. Need a reservation on resy for sure. Highly recommend trying if you're in nyc! - zabb wings: so good. has a ramen-like addictive dry seasoning that's a little sour/sweet/spicy. One of my favorite bites - coconut crab curry: super creamy but honestly would skip this next time - steamed fish: I could drink the lime broth this came in. Easily the standout dish for sure. Fish is super tender and broth is simply amazing. I still think about this dish sometimes read more

Fish Cheeks - Steamed Fish, Coconut Crab Curry - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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Heard a lot of hype surrounding this place, so was excited when I managed to snag a dinner reservation for the weekend! Here's what we ordered: - Zabb wings- Probably one of my favorite dishes, and one of their most known ones as well. - Crispy rice salad and pork- Not quite what I was expecting compared to other crispy rice salads I've had. The crispy rice and pork tasted a bit soggy, so would pass on this. - Crab aob woonsen- These glass noodles were pretty tasty with a decent chunk of crab meat but portion overall was a bit small. It's certainly a solid Thai spot, but wouldn't confidently say that it's my favorite. I think if you're able to easily get a reservation, it's definitely worth a shot but probably wouldn't wait too long for a table if doing a walk-in. You can probably get just as good Thai food elsewhere. read more

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phenomenal. people were raving about this place and i'm glad it didn't disappoint. we tried: steamed fish with thai herbs: 10/10 crab fried rice: 10/10 beef kaprow: 8.5/0 zaab wings: 9/10 the fish is a must-get, a fan favorite for a very valid reason. melts in your mouth, bursting with addicting, tangy flavors. the crab fried rice was super flavorful and the provided sauces paired well with it! the zaab wings are a great appetizer, flavorful rub with a slight kick. the beef kaprow was yummy too, i was just too blown away by the other dishes. the thai iced tea was a bit pricey but we enjoyed it. definitely on the pricier side but we loved it. it was still packed on a tuesday night, so make sure to get reservations! def a very date night vibe inside!! read more

Fish Cheeks - thai iced tea, zabb wings - Seafood Near Me - New York, New York

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After trying their sister restaurant in Bangkok Supper Club, it was inevitable that I had to try the food options here. Visiting the NoHo location, I initially booked as a party of two, but had to adjust my RSVP to three on short notice. Their email communication was prompt, and I felt a great first impression knowing the speediness of responding to resy changes for guests. Inside the venue itself, we lucked out by having a table by the windows so there was a bit more space. There's indoor and outdoor seating, but do know some of the tables inside can be fairly close (classic NYC dining!). The menu offers a diverse range of options, including a Chef's Selection list for two that's for $140. The dishes are served family style, and each were incredibly delicious. We had a party of three, and decided to split three dishes together. Our choices ironically ended up balancing out the flavors very well, as the saltiness of the pork cheeks just complemented the acidity in the branzino and spice of the curry. My favorite was the pork, but each dish wow'd me away. If I had to nitpick, it's that there's only one dessert item--but it was very delicious and a great finish to our meal. Service was also incredibly prompt, welcoming, and I could tell their effort shine as ours was training a new waitress at the time. We actually received our food relatively quickly, but had a great experience dining for a while. Whether this or their Brooklyn equivalent, Fish Cheeks is definitely worth the visit! read more

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