TLDR
Dive bar w/ amazing Malaysian/Singaporean food & BBQ. Known for free Jameson shots & best fried rice ever!
Details
This spot in the Seaport is celebrated as a unique dive bar offering exceptional Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine, alongside BBQ options. It's known for its lively atmosphere and unexpected delights like complimentary Jameson shots, making it a favored local haunt [1], [2]. Visitors also rave about specific dishes like the chicken curry and fried rice, with some calling it the best they've ever had [3], [4].
Food Overview
The Fish Market is lauded for its surprisingly excellent Malaysian and Singaporean dishes, often served in a dive bar setting. Standout recommendations include the chicken curry and fried rice, with multiple patrons declaring the fried rice the best they've ever had [1], [2]. The menu also features BBQ, and ginger wings are particularly noted as a must-try [3]. While the food garners high praise, one commenter noted concerns about rats near the entrance and a questionable kitchen setup adjacent to the bathrooms [4].
Highlights / Recommended
"Customers highly recommend the Malaysian fried rice and chicken curry, with the fried rice being called the best ever had by multiple patrons. Ginger wings and scallion pancakes are also frequently praised."
Mentioned Dishes:
- •fried rice(2)
Customer Sentiment
Customers overwhelmingly praise the unique and delicious Malaysian/Singaporean food and the lively, chill dive bar atmosphere, often highlighting the complimentary Jameson shots. However, some negative feedback points to potential cleanliness issues, specifically mentioning rats near the entrance and the kitchen's proximity to bathrooms [1], [2].
Caveats
One commenter noted concerns about rats near the entrance and the kitchen being situated next to the bathroom without proper drywall [1]. There is also a mention of distinguishing between locations, with a preference for the 111 South Street address over others [2].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About FISH MARKET
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Provides a specific order recommendation at Fish Market: ginger wing, scallion pancake, and sausage fried rice, with fish tacos as an additional option. Also notes a past anecdote about ordering in extreme cold."
PositiveFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"States that Fish Market rules."
PositiveFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Asks if the East Village location of Fish Market is run by the same owners or a family member."
NeutralFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Disagrees with the suggestion that the East Village location of Fish Market lacks 'douchey NYU frat bros'."
NegativeFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Suggests the East Village location of Fish Market as a better option to avoid frat bros found at the FiDi location."
PositiveFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Expresses strong support for Fish Market."
PositiveFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Expresses strong positive feelings for Fish Market, stating it's spectacular and has become a regular spot."
PositiveFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Reacts emotionally to the recommendation of Fish Market's ginger wings, finding the suggestion perfect."
PositiveFrom post: Whats The Best Gingerforward Food Or Drink Youve
"Recommends the ginger wings at Fish Market by the South Street Seaport, also suggesting their fried rice and noting the complimentary Jameson shots."
PositiveFrom post: Recommendations For Low Key 1 Oyster Happy Hour
"Fish Market by the Seaport is described as a chill dive bar with a great secret Malaysian menu and a very nice owner. It is noted that $1 oysters would require leaving Tribeca."
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"Agreed about Fish Market, stating the fried rice there is still probably the best they've ever had."
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"Listed Fish Market as a good option."
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"Recommended Fish Market in the Seaport, describing it as a sports bar with ridiculously good Malaysian food, particularly the chicken curry and fried rice."
PositiveFrom post: Good Reasonably Priced Sitdown Kind Of Seafood
"This user lists Fish Market as a popular downtown seafood option."
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"The Malaysian food at Fish Market is recommended."
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"Fish Market is praised for its BBQ and free Jameson shots, with a humorous mention of the door's condition."
PositiveFrom post: Where Should I Take My Uncle Offbrand Anthony
"Fish Market in the Seaport is a divey sports bar with excellent Malay/Singaporean food and BBQ, known for its vibe, crowd, bartenders, and periodic free Jameson shots."
PositiveFrom post: 1st Time In Usa And Nyc
"The commenter recommended Fish Market at 111 South Street, specifically mentioning to avoid the other location. They noted it's a sports bar with a Malaysian menu run by the owner's mother and is a fun spot to chill."
PositiveFrom post: Im Thinking Of Heading To Fulton St And The
"This user clarifies that Fishmarket is a dive bar with food cooked by a Malaysian grandma and an owner who is very hospitable."
PositiveFrom post: Im Thinking Of Heading To Fulton St And The
"This user expresses a desire for people to stop mentioning Fishmarket."
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