Authentic Thai seafood w/ bold spices & fresh ingredients. A vibrant, unforgettable culinary journey.
This Thai seafood restaurant is a culinary gem, celebrated for its vibrant and authentic flavors that transport diners straight to Thailand. With a focus on fresh ingredients and bold spices, it offers a unique and exciting dining experience that sets it apart from other Thai establishments.
The food is a highlight, with many customers raving about the authentic and spicy Thai seafood dishes. Specific recommendations include the crab fried rice, steamed fish, and Zabb wings, though some note that it can be quite expensive.
"Highly recommended dishes include the crab fried rice, steamed fish, Zabb wings, and the spicy coconut crab curry. The oysters during happy hour are also frequently mentioned as a great value."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Thai seafood, with many considering it a standout dining experience.
Important Note
Some users mention that the restaurant can be expensive, and a few have reported a decline in food or service quality over time or found it to be less impressive than hyped.
"Fish Cheeks is mentioned as part of a Thai food renaissance in NYC."
Positive"The commenter found Fish Cheeks to be a great restaurant but questioned its value as a Restaurant Week option, suggesting it might not be as good a deal compared to other places."
Neutral"Fish Cheeks' steamed fish with rice was highlighted as one of the commenter's favorite dishes in the city, despite being outside the specified street range. It's noted to have a fish sauce broth, which contributes saltiness, but is considered very good and light."
Positive"The commenter loves the happy hour at Fish Cheeks, specifically mentioning cocktails and oysters, calling it one of their favorites."
Positive"While the user had their birthday dinner at Bangkok Supper Club, they mentioned hearing positive things about Fish Cheeks, which is owned by the same people."
Positive"For a special occasion like an anniversary, Bangkok Supper Club is recommended for its amazing food and service, though it's one of the most expensive meals in NYC. Fish Cheeks is more casual and seafood-heavy, not typical Thai fare."
Positive"Fish Cheeks is consistently good and holds up over time, while Bangkok Supper Club was initially impressive but lost its novelty after a few visits."
Positive"The user ultimately chose the cilantro lime fish from Fish Cheeks and highly praised its flavor."
Positive"Fish Cheeks has a light, airy, brunch/daytime feel, especially good in warmer months. Bangkok Supper Club is moodier and sexier, but both offer excellent food."
Positive"The commenter had an amazing meal during a collaboration event with Kalaya."
Positive"Fish Cheeks is recommended as a great Thai food option for delivery."
Positive"Fish Cheeks has better food but bad service, while Bangkok Supper Club has a nicer dining room and strange cocktails."
Positive"The commenter highlighted the cilantro fish dish as a favorite in the city and also recommended the grilled mussels, coconut curry, and fried rice."
Positive"The commenter recommended trying the cabbage dish at Fish Cheeks, stating it's very tasty."
Positive"Fish Cheeks was recommended because it's better and also amusing to say the name."
Positive"The commenter stated that Fish Cheeks has some of the best drinks they've ever had, specifically mentioning the garlic martini and Penang Negroni."
Positive"This commenter recently dined at Fish Cheeks and found it lived up to the hype."
Positive"Fish Cheeks offers an elevated but more standard Thai meal, a significant step up from typical neighborhood spots."
Positive"The commenter disagreed that Fish Cheeks is mid and recommended Pranakhon and Thai Villa in Manhattan, noting Thai Villa's beautiful dining room."
Positive"Fish Cheeks was recommended as a cheaper and more casual option."
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