Malaysian & Chinese fusion w/ amazing fried rice & laksa. Vibe is sports bar, but food is worth it.
This East Village establishment offers a unique blend of Asian and Malaysian cuisine, noted for its outstanding fried rice and laksa. While the food receives high praise, the ambiance is frequently described as a stark contrast, resembling a sports bar with bright lighting. Despite the unusual setting, many patrons find the food compelling enough to overlook the atmosphere.
The restaurant is celebrated for its excellent Malaysian and Chinese-Fusion dishes, with specific callouts for its fried rice and laksa, with one reviewer calling it the best laksa they've ever had. While the food garners significant praise, the dining environment is consistently described as a mismatch, akin to a sports bar with bright lighting, though some patrons still enjoy the food despite this.
"Customers highly recommend the laksa, fried rice, and Char Kway Teow, with many considering the laksa to be among the best they have ever tried."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the food, frequently highlighting the quality of Malaysian dishes like laksa and fried rice. However, the restaurant's ambiance is often noted as a significant drawback, with descriptions ranging from a sports bar to having excessively bright lighting.
Important Note
The restaurant's interior and lighting are frequently described as a mismatch for the food, resembling a sports bar with excessively bright lighting, which some find off-putting.
"Recommends Fishmarket II for its amazing Malaysian food and friendly service, noting it's usually not busy."
Positive"This user mentioned that while they haven't been to Fishmarket II, they've been told it's good for Char Kway Teow."
Neutral"This restaurant serves Chinese-Malaysian food and offers free sake shots. The original location at South Street Seaport has a dive bar vibe and offers free whiskey shots."
Positive"FishMarket II in the East Village is suggested for solo diners, praised for its nice bartenders and reliable bar seating, though the drinks are described as uninspiring, the food is considered a favorite."
Positive"Fishmarket is confirmed to be a Malaysian food establishment, with its East Village location noted as amazing for Malaysian cuisine."
Positive"This user loves Fishmarket, particularly their curry laksa."
Positive"This user states the original Fishmarket also has a bad vibe, smelling like either bleach or a foul odor depending on the day, but they still eat there frequently."
Positive"The commenter notes that Fishmarket II's interior and lighting resemble bars in small towns, contrasting with the food, which they still enjoy."
Positive"This restaurant is described as having awesome Malaysian food served in a sports bar with excessively bright lighting, which is a mismatch with the food."
Neutral"Fishmarket ii in the East Village is highly praised for having the best laksa the reviewer has ever had."
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