Vibrant, upscale Thai seafood w/ bold, spicy flavors. A must-try for adventurous foodies!
This upscale Thai spot in the heart of Manhattan offers a vibrant and adventurous dining experience, with a strong emphasis on seafood and bold flavors. Known for its lively atmosphere and innovative take on Thai cuisine, it's a place that sparks conversation and leaves a lasting impression.
The cuisine is primarily Thai, with a significant focus on fresh seafood. Standout dishes frequently mentioned and highly recommended include the crab fried rice, Zabb wings, steamed fish, and various curries, with many noting the authentic and often intense spice levels. While most dishes receive praise, some find the cocktails to be overpriced or forgettable, and a few have noted a decline in consistency or found the overall experience not living up to the hype.
"Highly recommended dishes include the crab fried rice, Zabb wings, steamed fish, and various curries, particularly the spicy coconut crab curry. The oysters during happy hour are also a popular choice."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the vibrant and authentic Thai flavors, particularly noting the exciting seafood dishes and the generally enjoyable experience. While most feedback is positive, some mention it can be pricey or that service can be rushed.
Important Note
Some diners find the cocktails to be overpriced or forgettable. A few reviews mention that the service can feel rushed, and there have been occasional comments about the restaurant not living up to its hype or a decline in consistency. Reservations might be necessary, especially for larger groups.
"The user is inquiring about minimum spending requirements for a party of 9 at Fish Cheeks, which was quoted at $85-$90 per person for a birthday dinner."
Neutral"Fish Cheeks was suggested as a dining option that aligns with a specific price goal. It's recommended as a place to go after The Nines."
Neutral"In response to the argument about Fish Cheeks representing Thai food differently, this commenter points out that the original post's examples were more specific regions."
Neutral"This commenter argues that Fish Cheeks does represent Thai cuisine in a way different from stereotypical American Thai restaurants, even if not strictly regional within Thailand."
Neutral"The commenter acknowledges the apology but notes that while Fish Cheeks serves modern Thai food, the service on their last visit was 'pretty meh'."
Negative"The commenter apologized for misinformation regarding Fish Cheeks being regional."
Neutral"Fish Cheeks is clarified to not be regional, as it offers dishes from all over Thailand and a fine-dining reinterpretation of modern Thai food, rather than a specific region."
Neutral"Fish Cheeks was initially suggested as a regional Thai option."
Negative"The user explains their rushed experience at Fish Cheeks, noting the quick service from cocktails to entrees, which impacted their overall enjoyment despite the food being delicious."
Neutral"The user recommends the wings, crab fried rice, and whole branzino at Fish Cheeks, also mentioning the Choo Chee scallop and Duck Curry as go-to dishes."
Positive"The user asks what dishes are recommended at Fish Cheeks."
Neutral"In response to a negative review of Fish Cheeks, the user stated it has been a 'knock out every time' they've visited."
Positive"The user was underwhelmed by Fish Cheeks, finding it good but rushed, and felt the much-hyped coconut curry was only slightly better than their local Thai place."
Neutral"Fish Cheeks was listed as a potential option for a restaurant with a good vibe, alongside Malatesta and Il Buco."
Positive"The commenter enjoys Fish Cheeks in Manhattan but notes it is not traditional Thai cuisine."
Positive"Fish Cheeks is recommended, specifically for their whole fish with herbs."
Positive"The commenter found Fish Cheeks disappointing and average at best, despite its popularity on Reddit, suggesting better, less-hyped Thai options exist in Manhattan."
Negative"Fish Cheeks is mentioned as a Manhattan Thai restaurant using elevated ingredients and creative recipes, but the commenter implies other places might be better."
Neutral"This user mentioned Fish Cheeks as a favorite Thai restaurant, following closely behind Bangkok Supper Club. They were responding to a recommendation request."
Positive"This user expressed strong enthusiasm for Fish Cheeks, stating they 'FRICKIN LOVE' it. They were looking for Thai food recommendations."
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