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RestaurantsLocal Favorite, Visa, Lunch Spot, $$, Late Night Dining, MasterCard, American Express, Restaurants, Notable Beer List, Seafood, Malaysian
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The brain child of talented chef / restaurateur Zak Pelaccio, Fatty Crab is an homage to Malaysian cuisine and culture. Nestled in the West Village, Fatty Crab serves up authentic Malaysian specialties bursting with flavor like his Watermelon Pickle and Crispy Pork Salad & Wonton Mee Soup. Look for inventive cocktails like the Fatty Sling and East India Cocktail. The comfortable atmosphere inspires a vibrant energy, thanks in part to the young, highly knowledgeable staff and fun mix of rock-n-roll classics playing in the background. The menu lends itself perfectly to whatever night you have in mind, whether you're in the mood for noodles and wine, Chili Crab and cocktails, or bar snacks and beer (of which there is a wide selection including Hitachino and Rogue Black Obi Soba).
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Top Sentiments among Fatty Crab Reviewers
Overpriced Fatty Crab
Yummy Chili Crab sauce
Good crab sauce
Good dishes
Excellent steamed pork buns
Delicious octopus salad
Wonderful flavors
Great wine selection
Soft boiled egg shooters
Recommend short ribs
Customer Reviews (83)
DJZouk
on Citysearch Oct 11, 2009We met people here for dinner at 6:30 on Friday night. From the decibel level, I should have suggested we walk. We were literally shoved into a table and the rush to order was on. This was at 6:30 not 8. We were given no time ... (more)
Ebenezette
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2009I thought rock bottom was reached when I was waited on by a waiter talking into his cell phone at the same time as he served; but I now have to state I?ve been subjected to a new low. The Fatty Crab was a hip little ... (more)
ripfuel45
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2009Great food. Thought watermelon, pickles, and pork belly was a weird combo but proved to be delicious. Like the other reviews mentioned, chili crab with the sauce will make you forget the damage it did to your wallet. ... (more)
ceany1
on Citysearch Apr 25, 2009This was a great meal with very good food and service. I'd heard about it for a long time and only just tried it. Everything we ordered was good - particularly the Fatty Duck and the mini sliders. Would highly recommend! ... (more)
Felix
on Citysearch Apr 19, 2009It still baffles me that people complain about the size restrictions of the OFC. Their new spot is whatever, the food's fine but who the hell would want to eat dinner on the UWS, anyway? And for all the scene-sters or ... (more)
wildajean
on Citysearch Apr 19, 2009I had to sit with my girlfriend in the middle of the place. We had elbows bumping into us and other guests hovering over us as we ate our food. I don't care how good the food is, no one should be subject to that kind of ... (more)
CSMobileUser3
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2009Good quality food, great Asian taste. Hip staff. Pricier than Citysearch suggests. Crab was $42, which is twice the price of crab in Chinatown. The sauce with the crab is almost worth the price in itself. I'll be back ... (more)
tac6811
on Citysearch Feb 28, 2009I don't write many reviews, but after lasts night dinner I felt compelled! All I can say is WOW! Everything from the service to the food was incredible. The watermelon with fried pork, toasted tamaki duck, chili crab ... (more)
ploppy
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2009This is the first review I have ever written on any website, ever. Here goes.... The food, service and staff at Fatty make it one of my favorite places in the city. I eat there at least once a week. I literally have ... (more)
claire124
on Citysearch Nov 23, 2008I have never had the food, but they make nice shots and drinks- just dont come with a huge group because it is a very small group. (more)
