This Fatty Crab is much, much larger than the original. It still has that Malaysian feel, with its brick and wooden decor.
I started with the oyster and pig trotter banh mi sandwich ($12). The Banh Mi sandwich is one of the latest NYC restaurant crazes, and Fatty Crab's take on it was unbelievable and mind-blowing! I loved the flavors and textures of this sandwich.
For my entree I got the short rib rendang ($25) with kaffir lime, coconut, and chili. I enjoyed this dish a lot too. There was a great balance of sweetness and spiciness, and I could not put my fork down to take a break of consuming this dish!
Fatty Crab on the Upper West side is just as good as its downtown brother. I am happy for all the Upper West Siders who do not have to travel that far now for amazing, flavorful, and powerful Malaysian cuisine.
Fatty Crab
2170 Broadway (bet. 76th and 77th)
New York, NY 10024
212-496-2722
www.fattycrab.com
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( 3 / 394 )Hey NYC FOODIES! Check out this deal at old school restaurant Delmonico's!
Delmonico's, America's first fine dining institution and home of the nation's best steaks, is running an amazing deal tomorrow and Saturday.
Delmonico’s is offering a $35 dollar (plus tax and gratuities) special, which includes a 3 course dinner and a complimentary glass of champagne.
Special Menu:
Lobster bisque with warm Maine lobster salad and fresh caviar
Or
Roasted red and chioga beets, mâché and Goat cheese salad
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2nd course(choose one)
Braised Chicken Ala Keene over buttered noodles
Or
Roquefort cheese crusted NY strip steak served with asparagus and Delmonico fingerling potatoes
Or
Grilled branzino with pizzichi
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3rd course(choose one)
The classic Baked Alaska
Or
Molton chocolate pr ofiteroles
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3 course dinner
35 dollars plus tax and gratuity excludes all beverages except glass of champagne that is served in the beginning of the meal.
Offer for 2 days only Friday 5/22 and Saturday 5/23
Must mention code mem509 or print out the web log to get offer. Customer must state that they are reserving for memorial weekend celebration.
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( 3 / 417 )Hey Foodies out there, check out this cool event at Bouley this Thursday, May 28th!
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( 3 / 354 )Last Sunday for Mother’s Day the NYC FOODIE and his family did what most families across America do on Mother’s Day; we went to Chinatown for a dim sum brunch. I love dim sum, and go to Chinatown on a regular basis to consume a hodgepodge of these Chinese delights. There are a bunch of dim sum spots in Chinatown that I like, including Ping’s Seafood and Jing Fong. On this day (created by Hallmark for capital gains--every day should be Mother’s Day!—duhhhh) we went to Red Egg, a spot I had never been to, but had read about.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, I realized I had no idea how to get in; it was tricky (I think the handle on the door had broken and was missing, but there was no signage). It took me a few minutes of walking to other addresses on the block to find a door, and peeking inside the window, til a hostess opened the door for me. But once inside, I found the sleekest and most modern of all dim sum houses in Chinatown, with some tasty bites too!
I love dim sum because you get to try a little bit of everything, and the NYC FOODIE’s family shares EVERY dish we order when we dine out. (PS. NYC FOODIE PET PEEVE #1- People who order the same dish as their dining companions, when dining out- come on people! Learn to share and expand your culinary horizons!)
We ordered a plethora of tasty dim sum, and all were pretty good. Red Egg is different than many of the other more authentic dim sum spots in Chinatown, for instead of ladies wheeling around carts, and you point to what you want, here, you check off on the menu what you want to order, which is nice.
One stand-out was the addictive garlic spare ribs.
The only dish I could have done without was the shrimp salad with Huacatay salsa. This taste of Mexico in Chinatown was bland and not good.
A real keeper was the braised noodle dish, which was great.
Red Egg is definitely a dim sum dining destination in Chinatown. For the sleekest dim sum experience in this part of town, bring your mom, or bring a friend, but bring an appetite and get "sum"!
Red Egg
202 Centre St. (at Howard St.)
New York, NY 10013
212-966-1123
www.redeggnyc.com
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( 3 / 305 )Last week I went with my fam to Kuma Inn, a Lower East Side Asian tapas spot I had been to before, and loved. I was excited to go again. Kuma Inn is definitely a foodie destination for those in the know, for it's not too easy too find, situated on the second floor of an old building, above the Bulgarian bar Mehanata. Definitely a hidden treasure!
Once you find the place you will be in for a real treat of some great Asian tapas that are really well priced, with nothing above $12.50, making this a true great bang for your buck!
It's definitely better to go with more people so you can try more dishes, and another aspect to note it that it's BYOB which is not only awesome, but keeps your check low by the end of the meal! (Of course, when your mom pays for your meals, the check is always low--thanks mom!!)
My family likes to share (perfect for a tapas restaurant) and we got a bunch of great dishes.
A special of shrimp shumai was probably the best shumai I've ever had! I loved the chewy texture, the freshness of the shrimp, and the sauce.
Pan roasted ocean scallops with bacon, kalamansi and sake ($11) was absolutely delicious, and sat in very soothing sauce.
A special of calamari with a sesame sauce was really tasty and addictive.
Yellowfin tuna tartare with a rice noodle crisp ($10.50) was simple and refreshing.
Steamed P.E.I. mussels in kaffir lime coconut curry ($11) was also a very addictive dish. (I had the most empty shells on my plate!)
The Washington state, Willapa Bay oyster omelet ($9.50) I loved. It was unique and delicious!
We also got two sides of rice; the garlic rice ($2.50) and the coconut rice ($2.50), which were great, and I would recommend getting to complement the tapas.
Kuma Inn is one of the great hidden treasures in NYC. Not only is the food great, but the low prices will keep you wanting more. In this economy, sometimes it pays to search low and high for the perfect spot.
Kuma Inn
113 Ludlow St., 2nd Fl, (bet. Delance and Rivington)
New York, NY 10002
212-353-8866
www.kumainn.com
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