Fatty Crab
(Now Closed)Asian Restaurant, Malay Restaurant, and Thai Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Food Network and Epicurious
175 Tips and reviews
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Grace CheungApril 16, 2011The Chili Crab was the lowest level of heaven. Dip the bread in the sauce. Nasi Lemak had lots of exploding flavours too.
AerieFebruary 24, 2012This laid back and fun spot has an environment and menu inspired by Malaysian street food. Something so unique, it can only be found in the city that never sleeps!
Momar VisayaMarch 3, 2012Try the Chili Crab - Specialty of the House, Chili Crab with chili sauce, white toast
Riddhima HindujaSeptember 28, 2015Get the pork buns as an appetizer! Crispy and delicious! #justafoodie
Zach MaierDecember 15, 2011Good selection if spicy drinks that compliment the food well. Try the michelada or the chupacabra.
BravoJanuary 27, 2010In the West Village. Don't miss the Pork Belly & Pickled Watermelon Salad. The Skate is pretty fantastic too. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef- when you are in the mood to work for your food: chili crab for sure, delicous, messy and great bread to sop up the chili sauce
Jerald MaghirangMarch 31, 2013There's a Google offer, 20% off your bill. Valid through 6/12/13. Order the pickled watermelon and crispy pork belly!
Try the "recession special", a slippery slope since 2008...
Village VoiceDecember 20, 2010This Choice Eats attendee brought Fatty Devils (Deviled Eggs) to the event and handed them all out before the night was over! Delicious!
YunsunDecember 28, 2010And, if you don't want the mess of the crab, you can just order a side of toast & the chili crab sauce!
Annie TolochinskiJune 25, 2015The main dish was so spicy I couldn't eat it. Pork buns were actually really good but coupled with a pushy waiter - I wouldn't come back.
Shah Abdul-WahidJune 15, 2015The worst Malaysian/Chinese food I have had the misfortune to eat. Waited years to try this place - the was no singular good or authentic taste to any of the dishes. The rendang was sweet. Go figure!
Melanie W.February 20, 2013Do yourself a favor and order extra toast to soak up the sauce from the chili crab.
Cece LAugust 4, 2013Wear long pants if you're going to sit outside in the summer; this is a mosquito alert.
Aimee DuellJune 28, 2011insanity. deliciousness. pork, crab, short ribs, curry. and a dark dishy ambiance. Read more
Suejin YangMarch 15, 2009The pork belly sliders and chicken rice are ridiculous. Also, the bread and sauce that accompany the signature crab dish can be ordered as a side. Don't miss out on any of this!
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Alex StillJanuary 18, 2011The old fashioned here is the later version, muddled fruit and sugar with bitters, rye and soda. FYI
maja griettingAugust 18, 2015The sliders were ok. The watermelon and crispy pork was awful. Seriously. The pork was only fat, lukewarm fat, accompanied by four cubes of watermelon. The waitress recommended this to us.
Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 21, 2016If you visit Fatty Crab don’t forget to pair your favorite dessert with Pueblo Viejo Añejo
Find. Eat. Drink.August 14, 2010The crispy pork belly and pickled watermelon salad is a fav of Chef Gabe Thompson (dell'anima). Read more- Danny RoaJuly 11, 2015Decent food but expensive. Staff checks on you every 5 minutes, eager to clear your table.
Philip PaulAugust 1, 2010If the weather is nice, sit outside. This is really exquisite Southeast Asian seafood. The dining room music is way too loud, alas.
ThrillistMay 7, 2010Stop by on any Monday to stuff your face with all-you-can-eat Chili Crab for $39.
- Pueblo Viejo TequilaFebruary 15, 2016When you visit Fatty Crab, start by ordering a delicious cocktail mixed with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
Masha MurakhovskyFebruary 10, 2012Super spicy food, not for the faint. Papaya & mango salad is so so so good!
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011It’s true…the chili crab is a must. Messy, but a must! - Inspector
- Pueblo Viejo TequilaDecember 8, 2015If you are in Fatty Crab, try a Margarita with Pueblo Viejo Blanco.
- i'll have the usual please: pork buns, duck, watermelon/pork salad, fish & sambal, coconut rum drink...
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South East Asian Funkiness - Fatty Style!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- Noon–11:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- Noon–Midnight
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 352-3592
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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