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Unfortunately went on date here with someone who didn't want to try too much LOL! Anyways tried the clams and crab friend rice, both really good. The clams are DELICIOUS but so so salty, maybe it's supposed to be like that? Not sure but flavor wise very good. The crab fried rice is very rich , no notes it was so good. Great spot it can smell strongly of fish sauce hence the name so if you're sensitive to the smell it's smth to note. Service was great staff knows a lot abt the dishes which is nice.
This place lived up to the hype! The atmosphere is so cute and the flavor of the fish absolutely blew my mind! The drinks were good too and the service was prompt and friendly!
Went here while I was visiting NYC and in the area. The place was packed and I didn't get to sit at the table, but the bar area was nice and I was by myself. The meal came with free shrimp chips. The coconut curry was wayyyyy too spicy and it did not come with any vegetables. It felt a little underwhelming and did not have a lot of meat. It felt like it was just curry sauce, but as a soup. The marinated raw crab was tasty, but I wish it came with rice or something. The cocktail Melon e melon was tasty; very different than any type of cocktail I ever had.
Overall: 5 stars Saw an unbeatable Uber Eats promo that was BOGO Pad See Ew so of course I had to try. Pad See Ew - Comes off very well with the essence of the wok and all the correct flavorings of sweet soy and fixins of chinese broccoli. There is a subtle spiciness that persists and intensifies likely from an abundance of pepper powder, which makes theirs distinct. The pork is appropriately fatty to add a delicious tender flavorfulness to the dish. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race
Portion sizes are quite small considering the price! I think the black ink calamari was very good but sadly very very small considering the price. It had a super nuanced flavor though and was a really interesting bite each time. Its salty, then umami, then creamy. Very gorgeous presentation.
Fish Cheeks in NoHo is my go-to destination for high-end, innovative Thai food in New York City. The restaurant takes a decidedly contemporary approach to Thai cuisine, with a menu that highlights bold regional flavors rather than the familiar, standardized dishes found at many American Thai restaurants. The happy hour menu is excellent, and the cocktail program is equally creative. On my most recent visit, I tried the Nam Gin Martini--unusual, beautifully balanced, and delicious. If you're dining solo, I recommend sitting at the bar, where the talented bartenders are happy to offer excellent mixology advice. There are several dishes I especially recommend. The Zabb Wings are crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a spicy, tangy dry rub of toasted rice powder, chili, lime, and mint. They're intensely flavorful and highly addictive. The Steamed Whole Fish is another standout: a whole branzino swimming in a vibrant, intensely aromatic broth of fresh chili, lime, mint, garlic, and culantro. The pork belly with chili and garlic is another dish worth ordering if you're looking for something rich, spicy, and deeply savory. Fish Cheeks was founded in 2016 by Thai immigrants--brothers Chef Ohm and Chat Suansilphong, along with Jenn Saesue and Pranwalai Kittirattanawiwat. The restaurant was born from their frustration with the homogenized "one-page" menus that dominated American Thai dining, which often centered on sweeter, standardized dishes such as Pad Thai and Massaman curry. Even the name reflects the restaurant's philosophy. The fish cheek is considered one of the most tender, flavorful, and prized parts of the fish in many Asian culinary traditions. When Fish Cheeks opened at 55 Bond Street, the team famously adopted a strict "no Pad Thai" policy, encouraging diners to explore regional Thai specialties and seafood dishes such as crab curries and whole steamed fish. It was a bold gamble that paid off, earning critical acclaim, including recognition from The New York Times. In 2022, Executive Chef Dustin Everett, formerly of Momofuku Ssam Bar and Pig & Khao, took over the kitchen, introducing seasonal dishes while preserving many of the restaurant's signature favorites. The experience extends beyond the food. Fish Cheeks plays contemporary Thai pop music, giving the restaurant a lively, distinctly modern atmosphere. It feels energetic without losing its connection to Thai culture. One important thing to know: this is not the restaurant for you if you're looking for Pad Thai. Fish Cheeks is about pushing beyond the familiar and discovering the bold, complex flavors of Thai regional cooking. The restaurant is popular, especially during peak dining hours, so reservations are highly recommended. Sitting at the bar for a cocktail and a few dishes or settling in for a full meal with friends, I always find Fish Cheeks to be one of my favorite places in NoHo for adventurous, sophisticated Thai food.
Finally got to try fish cheeks after having it on my want to try list for too long, and it did not disappoint! The flavor of everything was amazing especially the manila clams with sweet basil. Unfortunately, the clams did have some sand though, and they were a bit small. We also tried the coconut crab curry, and the flavor was soooo delicious. I really liked the spicy kick. It is salty alone, so make sure to get a side of jasmine rice :) The prawn karee surprised me the most. It was sooo good. The prawns were huge and tasty, and this is saying a lot because it was a rare occasion where I enjoyed prawns!! (They're usually not worth peeling...). I liked how they added egg and onion in their sauce, and the sauce was actually divine. Not too salty, yet not too bland, quite perfect. It wasn't busy on a Wednesday around lunch time :) Cute interior and seating inside!
Came here for restaurant week and was super excited to try some of the popular menu items... - Calamari, (4/5): was lightly fried, and there was a sweet sauce drizzled on top which was not my favorite, and made it a bit less crispy - Zabb Wings, (4/5): the dusting on this chicken was really nice, but it was on the dry side. it reminded me of salt and pepper wings - Crispy Pork Belly with Garlic and Chilli, (4/5): very generous portion size! I took it with my back home. while it was def crispy, as defined by its name, it 100% needed sauce to bring more juice in - Red Snapper, (4/5): it was very nicely seasoned and fried, but once again, a tad bit in the dry side. Not spicy at all despite the intimidatingly large amount of chilies, and is good with rice - Pandan Ice cream with Sticky Rice, (4.3/5): pretty satisfying not too sweet dessert- I wasn't sure what it was exactly, but the chewy mochi bits were really delicious I definitely think I had some expectations coming in from all these reviews which were not met, and was surprised by how many fried options the menu had. I think the experience would've been elevated if the dishes weren't too too dry.
Super tasty food - every bite was incredibly flavorful. The best crab fried rice I've eaten - so juicy and tasty. The hype is real and I can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu soon!
Came in for lunch at 12:30pm on a weekday reservation, there was no wait time for us but we did notice a line forming by the end of our meal. We shared the Steamed Branzino and Coconut Crab Curry with an additional rice bowl between 3 people, and it was enough to fill us for lunch. The steamed branzino's fish sauce, lime, and spice flavor combination was perfect and the texture was so soft. The coconut crab curry was amazing too, it wasn't fishy or heavy as some curries can be. All of this with rice rounded out the meal. I'm still thinking about it days later - I would definitely come back and try the other dishes!
It's shameful it's taken me so long to eat at Fish Cheeks. Thai is one of my favorite cuisines, and Fish Cheeks is one of those restaurants that reminds you why. I'd be pressed to find better Thai food in Thailand. As the name implies, this menu is seafood centric with a few pork options. We ordered the pork jowls, larb, mussels, crab fried rice, crab glass noodles, crab curry (sorry, we love crab). Larb, so good. Loved the crispy pork and sausage with cabbage wrap. The bbqed mussels had incredible flavor with a tasty curry dipping sauce. Jowl was tender, fatty, with a fresh fish sauce. Crab fried rice, excellent. Crab curry, very tasty. Crab glass noodles, sooooo good - must order! Overall Fish Cheeks is everything and more. I can see why this restaurant has remained so popular since opening years ago. Five stars!
I just love this place - never disappoints The collaboration with Kwame Onwuavhi was excellent
What an incredible Thai experience. This was our first time and definitely cannot wait to go back. The service was amazing and the dishes we ordered were like none other. The crab noodles were amazing alongside the pork salad we had. We cannot wait to try their other items!
6 months ago
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
4 days ago
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
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
8 months ago
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
8 months ago
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
The food was very flavorful. The seafood tower was an unexpected surprise with raw seasoned crab meet. I was planning on skipping that. Huge mistake!!!! I definitely saved that for last. The clams, oysters, and condiments to dress them were perfectly planned! The corn salad was also very tasty. It is very important to order everything early on some dishes take longer than others. Including the fried whiting, but definitely worth the wait. The service was good. The waiter was on top of it clearing our plates and adding fresh ones through the courses. The ambiance was very casual. Family welcomed. I saw dates as well as small children. The more the merrier. read more
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
2 months ago
Fish Cheeks is always a vibe I love the colorful aesthetic and lively atmosphere. Last night, I ordered two of my go-to favorites: the Manila clams with sweet basil and the coconut crab curry, along with the Tongue & Cheek cocktail. The flavors in the Manila clams were still a 10/10, but I was disappointed by the portion this time. I had more empty shells in my bowl than clams with meat! I'm not usually one to complain, but I honestly should have said something. The coconut crab curry, however, knocked it out of the park as always. The flavor is out of this world, and the succulent lumps of crabmeat practically melt in your mouth. Pro tip: If you order both dishes, mix a little of the sweet basil clam sauce into the coconut crab curry. The combination is incredible! The Tongue & Cheek cocktail was divine mildly sweet, refreshing, and incredibly smooth, with a velvety texture from the egg white. Service was mixed this particular evening. The host came across as a bit rude and seemed to have an attitude, but thankfully, my bartender was attentive, knowledgeable, and accommodating throughout the night. Despite a couple of misses, Fish Cheeks remains one of my favorites for its bold flavors, beautiful atmosphere, and consistently unforgettable coconut crab curry. read more
3 months ago
The lemongrass was super tasty in both dishes. Fish and mussels both cooked to perfection. Excited to try more of the menu! Definitely make a reservation as early as possible because they book out very quickly! read more
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
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
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
Great vibes and super friendly service. The vegan tofu dish was absolutely delicious. The tofu is the perfect texture and the spicy flavor of the red curry was delicious. The food is kind of expensive but is super yummy. read more
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 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
I was traveling solo for work, and heard about this place. Amazing traveling alone, walked up and got a seat at the bar right away. Cute decor and totally approachable space. The bartenders were friendly and the service was great. I ordered a drink and the fish dish. It was delicious, kind of too much food for one person but super tasty, slightly sour and spicy. read more
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
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
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
3 months ago
Hiked through the cold to Fish Cheeks at 4:30 PM on a Saturday without a reservation and got a table, conditioned on leaving by 5:15 PM. Seating is cozy, and booth tables are pretty snug. We ordered the corn salad, crispy rice salad with pork, and chicken wings. The corn salad came out fast and was great. The wings were amazingly crispy with a sweet umami dusting. The crispy rice salad was good, though a bit salty, so we added jasmine rice. Overall, it was a great meal, and I can't wait to return when we're not in a rush to try more of the menu! read more
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
3 months ago
I wanted to be spontaneous and try a restaurant in Williamsburg. We were greeted by Amanda and Che who were the friendliest host I have met in a long time. We didn't have reservations but a table opened up quickly. I love the esthetics of the restaurant and all the murals on the walls. Their spicy mango cocktail seems to be their top seller because almost every table had a glass, just be warned it comes with a whole chili pepper inside. I also tried non alcoholic Coco bah which was simple and refreshing. Food was all unique Thai food and flavorful. I told them I have a shrimp allergy on our lovely server Emma wrote on the menu what had shrimp or shrimp ingredients on the menu. For appetizers my friend tried the squid ink calamari and Grilled Pork Cheeks both incredible starters. My friend had the crab fried rice which is also popular in the restaurant and 30 day dry aged beef Kaprow. The dish looks like ground beef but the flavors were amazing with garlic, basil and hot chili. I will definitely want to go back and try other items on their menu. read more
The zabb wings and the crab fried rice were very good. As well as the steamed fish! Everything was well seasoned and had a burst in flavor. There were also good non alcoholic options. The only con was that there are only two restrooms in the entire restaurant? There was always a line and that's a bit too uncomfortable for me. read more
Every dish was excellent. Crab curry was probably the best thing to highlight here. Crab fried rice was also great. Good wok aroma. Chinese people would know what that means. Fried fish was good but it was a 190+ LDL score waiting to happen. Zabb wings were a delicious as expected. Corn salad was a surprise. Very good. read more
9 months ago
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
10 months ago
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
9 months ago
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
9 months ago
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
11 months ago
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
3 months ago
Fun, bright experience. Staff were friendly and knowledgable. We got the steamed whole fish which was fully de-boned; it has traditional Thai flavors and was herbacious. We also got the crab curry which had a strong crab flavor but was a bit spicier than we had anticipated-- still delicious! Their ice cream dessert is to die for; a must try! read more
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
9 months ago
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
9 months ago
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
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
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
2 months ago
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How long should I plan for dinner?
1.5 hours max... not really a lingering type of place. It will take that long to get a drink & your food
Is it realistic to eat outside in their dinning shed in January?
Greetings! Our outdoor seating is heated and covered, and we are able to provide blankets as needed. However, it all depends on the weather and temperature outdoors. Most days are quite comfortable in the outdoor booths.
Is the bar on a first come basis or reservations required?
Greetings. Bar seating is first come. However, if you are interested in bar seating as a reservation, you can include it in your notes and we will do our best to accommodate that request.
Hi, I have an amex gift card that's loaded onto my phone. Would it be possible to pay with tap to pay? (Apple/Android Pay?)
We do have tap to pay for in person transactions.
Is anything on your menu gluten free?
Hello. At the moment there are only a few items that have gluten and cannot be modified, however most of our menu is GF. Thank you for your inquiry!
Are there heaters/heat lamps for the outdoor seating? Have an outdoor reservation for tomorrow.
Looking forward to having you join us. Any outdoor reservation spot available on RESY.com is for a heated booth, however we do keep sidewalk seating available for walk ins if outdoor is desired.
Do I need to show my vaccination card if I take a outdoor seating?
No, you only need your vaccination card for indoor dining
Can you provide us with the summer 2021 NYC Restaurant Week menu? Understand it's for Tahoe our only. I do not see it in Instagram or anywhere else. Thank you?
We are currently working on a pdf of the menu to post. Until then, please take a look at any delivery/take out platform we are on, and look for the Restaurant Week menu there. We are currently live Monday to Friday.
Is the lunch menu the same as the dinner menu?
Yes, at the moment the menu is the same for both lunch and dinner.
Is the outdoor seating covered?
When we were there over the winter, there was covered seating against the facade plus also a covered structure along the sidewalk.
Is it super busy on Saturday evenings? Should I/do I need to make a reservation?
First time i went was on a Saturday. It was packed. Reservations were made upon arrival.
Why are reservations only possible on the weekends and not the weekdays on Resy?
That's not true. It's for everyday of the week
Sit down dining? Can we call to make a reservation?
They don't take reservations by phone but keep an eye out about two weeks out for them. They have indoor and outdoor dining. Outdoor dining has heaters and indoor dining is at 25% capacity with dividers between diners. All in all, felt safe eating…
Do they have alot of vegetarian options?
Yes, I recall they had a Vegetable Green curry that is made with eggplants and cauliflower.
Is there long wait time without rsvp?
Yes the wait time can be significant. The restaurant is fairly small so tables get taken fast. The food is delicious and well worth the wait if you have time. But i highly highly recommend making a reservation.
Do they have high chair?
I have never encountered babies or children under 2 in my 3 visits. Maybe because some things to eat are slightly spicy
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