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Fatty Crab

643 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 352-3590

www.fattycrab.com

Fatty Crab is chef Zak Pelaccio’s Meatpacking District homage to his time spent in Malaysia. It is a worthy companion to Zak’s other successes, Chickenbone Cafe and 5 Ninth. The menu is composed of small plates that are served when ready, and sharing and sampling many of the fantastic variety of dishes is encouraged. The plates explore the broad palette of Malaysian cuisine with dishes from pickled vegetables to fiery hot chili crab to sweet barbecued Malaysian chicken wings. These are full-throttled flavors that reveal a sensuous side. The food at Fatty Crab is authentically messy, so you might leave the experience ready for a shower but with a sense of well-being and glowing lips.

Reviews

exotic and fun

Reviewed by judithgreen on August 02, 2007

judithgreen's rating:

"Try going in the afternoon, it is cool and quiet then. Each dish was unique, texture and spicing. Nothing you could ever make at home! I particularly liked the Fatty Duck on toasted rice. Even things which sound awful, like pickled watermelon, were delicious. Keep an open mind, and have fun!"

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Reviewed by ajones on April 20, 2007

ajones' rating:

"Went here on a Wednesday night. Nate and I took a cooking class with the Zac Pelaccio and he was just opening this place. It took me too long to get here. There were two of us and we didnt wait long for a table. Cool, dark and noisy. I had a Fatty Sling before dinner. This cocktail tasted just like that tropical baby food, you know? I love that stuff. For dinner we shared porkbelly tea sandwiches, which were the highlight of the meal. We also had the Melay Fish Fry which was just pretty good. The Skate Panggang was awesome! I really want to go back and try the rest of the small menu. The wine is nice and you can also get PBR in a can for 3 bucks. How kitchy. "

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Kang Kong!!

Reviewed by haonusa on March 23, 2006

haonusa's rating:

"This place is killer. I went by myself on a Wednesday night and waited about an hour for a table. This place is extremely small but well worth the wait. It is also noisy and crowded but I don’t mind either of those things. One of the first things that hits you when you walk in is the smell of spice and the bumpin music The watermelon pickle and crispy pork salad was a great way to get the taste buds going. The Skate panang was a very well done entree. I also had a side of Kang Kong Blachan which was one of the spiciest dang things I’ve ever had. My head was full of fire yet I couldn’t stop eating it. Fatty Crab also has a very well chosen wine list. Someone obviously puts a good deal of time into finding artisian producers and also finding wines that go well with the spicy food. Lots of Austrian, German, and Alscae whites. I wish more places put this much thought inot their wine lists. Can’t wait to go back. It will be a must next time I’m in NY."

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