Malaysian & Chinese-Malaysian food that blows minds, served in a sports bar with a dive vibe. Amazing laksa & fried rice!
This East Village gem offers a delightful escape into the world of Malaysian and Chinese-Malaysian cuisine. While the ambiance might resemble a sports bar with bright lighting, don't let it fool you – the food is the star here. From highly praised laksa to excellent fried rice, each dish promises a flavorful experience. It's a spot that prioritizes taste above all else, making it a must-visit for adventurous eaters.
Specializing in Malaysian and Chinese-Malaysian cuisine, this restaurant is lauded for its outstanding laksa and flavorful fried rice. While the food receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, the dining environment is frequently described as having a sports bar-like atmosphere with bright lighting, which contrasts with the quality of the dishes.
"Customers highly recommend the laksa, particularly the curry laksa, and also praise the fried rice."
Customers rave about the exceptional Malaysian and Chinese-Malaysian food, often calling it the best they've ever had, despite the establishment's less-than-ideal ambiance.
Important Note
The ambiance is frequently described as a mismatch with the quality of the food, resembling a sports bar with bright lighting.
"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."
Positive"A user recommended Fish Market II as a place for good fried rice in the East Village."
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