“Perfect bite = one lightly cured shrimp, one slice of garlic, one piece of bitter melon, the mouthwatering sauce, and 1-2 pieces of bird’s eye chili”
H3
8.8/10Thai
AI-generated summary
Get the . It is the dish people name over and over, coconut rich and actually spicy. The is right behind it, and the and pork cheeks come up a lot too. happy hour is the cheap way in. A few people say portions run small for the price and that the flavors play it safer than the hype suggests.
“Perfect bite = one lightly cured shrimp, one slice of garlic, one piece of bitter melon, the mouthwatering sauce, and 1-2 pieces of bird’s eye chili”
H3
“They both have spicier options and they're both delicious, but I will say that Fish Cheeks is a little more approachable, have better cocktails, and is easier to get a table at, so I'd personally pick them.”
H3
“Tastes like: authentic heat, complex mix of flavors. If you've never had something like crispy rice salad, that is less common dish that I love (so much texture!) But really, i like most things there.”
H3
“Every time I go to Fish Cheeks, I find it less impressive. Everything is less impressive. Service, food, etc.”
H3
“I liked the oysters. But everything else was not worth the hype. The crab curry and some other crab glass noodle dishes were very mid and the crab was tough and over cooked.”
H3
“The scallops at fish cheeks are incredible but more complex than classic scallops (some crunch and a strong sauce)”
H3
“Love the crab curry here and most things on their menu. The crispy pork has some of the best texture I’ve ever had for that dish. Just a tad bit salty”
H3
“those are the best renditions of those dishes I've ever had.”
H3
“their crab curry is an absolute fan favorite. Imo also much spicier than Soothr’s curries. I’m also a fan of the variety on their menu like the pork cheeks, steamed fish, and crab fried rice.”
H3
“Fish Cheeks steamed fish w/ rice is one of my favorite dishes in the city. It's got a fish saucey broth so you'll taste some salt but it's so good and feels light.”
H3
“I love the Fried Fish with Garden Herb Salad from Fish Cheeks. It's tender and crispy fish with a bright, acidic, and spicy pineapple herb salad on top”
H3
“10/10. The red crab curry and crab fried rice are top-tier.”
H2