ok this restaurant is an absolute sleeper!!!! they serve some of the best malaysian food in the city at fish market. the vibe here is a little strange...the menu is split with half malaysian and half american food, and the restaurant appears to be a similar vibe. it has the ambiance of a sports bar, with sports playing and everything, but the food is giving hole in the wall with grandma cheffing in the back. i haven't tried any of the american dishes yet, but hope to on another visit. i had the following: - yummy noodles: my favorite dish. they serve it as an appetizer but i could easily finish this as a personal meal. i just love thick rice noodles in a curry broth! - curry laksa: this is a smaller portion than i expected but very rich and flavorful. would order again. - stir fried shrimp and green beans: the shrimp paste is authentic. if you're into the fermented taste characteristic of most malaysian food, give this a shot read more

Fishmarket II - YUMMY NOODLES - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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My favorite summer treat is at Dominique Ansel on Spring Street - watermelon with watermelon soft serve in between and chocolate seeds! I also got some Cronuts made with passion fruit to go home with. read more

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Since we were craving rendang and Southeast Asian curry, Fishmarket in the East Village came to mind. It was relatively quiet when we visited on a Saturday for dinner. Upon seating, we were given the menu, and we found it very easy to navigate. For appetizers, we ordered 8 pieces of ginger-fried chicken, beef rendang, and Mama's curried chicken for our main entrees. We were blown away with the home-cooked style, and we even complimented Mama as she was seated behind us. Both dishes are delicious and spicy; the beef from the rendang is basically melting in my mouth. It was a delicious dinner with friendly customer service; it also did not break the bank account. If you happen to be craving some authentic home-cooked Malaysian cuisine, this place is for you! read more

Fishmarket II - Beef Rendang - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

The curry laksa is not very flavorful. Maybe it was an off day or I should try other menu items, but the coconut milk flavor is very overpowering and is not the best/freshest flavor, and I wish other seasonings came through more but it was on the bland side. I usually love curry laksas, but I could barely eat half of it. The toppings on it are good though, and the service is good as well. Plenty of seating inside and they have a large menu and bar. read more

Fishmarket II - Curry Laksa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered for delivery. The beef rendeng was about $30 bucks and I got 4 pieces of beef. The crunchy fried rice was ok not the most flavored but the crunchy bits were good. The fish came with more than the beef and the fish was an app. The wings were fried very hard and bbq sauce was sweet. I personally dont think I would order again. read more

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The food here is sooo absurdly good. The beef rendang is a must try. It's a small bar with no liquor (just wine and beer) but worth visiting for the food alone read more

Fishmarket II - Crispy rice - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Caught Fishmarket at an interesting moment right before one of the snowstorms this past winter, and I was the only one in the restaurant. It was dimly lit, and felt more like a bar set up than restaurant even though there were some tables for diners. Staff was very friendly and service for food was quick. Quality of ingredients stood out, as the chef relied on seasonings just enough to complement the Beef Randang. read more

It's so hard to find good Indonesian/Malaysian food so when I got the craving on our last NYC trip we made it over to Fishmarket II It was really hard to choose what to order because the 2 of us wanted to try so many dishes ---curry laksa: the waitress said this was a must order since they are known for it! Honestly never had a curry lasagna quite like this, so many tasty toppings and components, felt very homemade and yummy ---beef rendang: a little more spice (not hot spicy) forward than I'm used to Wish our trip were longer and we could have tried the char kway teow and nasi lemak too read more

Fishmarket II - Curry laksa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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The service was excellent, fast, friendly, and attentive. Our server regularly checked on us, refilled our water and made sure everyone was taken care of which was definitely a plus. That said, if I had to choose between this restaurant and some of the Malaysian spots in Chinatown, I would probably go with the Chinatown restaurants. This place has a more modern, city-like ambiance, but I found the food to be a bit on the salty side. The curry laksa came with a generous variety of ingredients, including stuffed bean curd, eggplant, meat paste, and more. The flavors were good and there was plenty to enjoy in the bowl, but it was saltier than I personally prefer. The beef rendang was soft and tender which impressed me because rendang can sometimes be tough. However, it was also the saltiest dish we ordered, and the portion size felt a little small for the price. read more

Loved the Malaysian offerings here. Came with a big group and they were very accommodating to us, service was excellent. Definitely will be coming back here for more of that laksa. read more

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Delectable, delightful, delicious! Lovely food. The delivery take a while (took 90 mins), but if you order in advance you just have to account for that. We tried the fish and chips (good, not UK good, bur good), curry laksa (fab and you can request no pork), beef rendang, crispy fried rice (shrimp), shrimp dumplings, scallion pancake. All great. read more

I been wanting to visit this place for a while now. It's difficult to find a really good laksa place in the city and I was so excited to finally find one. I came first time during lunch hours but they were closed! The yelp hours need to be updated. I visited again during dinner time and they were open. It was pretty empty inside just another table dining. Staff were friendly and the food was served quickly. Ordered the curry laksa and the rendeng beef. I felt like the portion size was a little bit small. The curry laksa was not bad but didn't have any seafood, just tofu and what seemed like a meatball/fish cake. But flavor was not bad. The noodles were also not quite what I expected. It was like meifun noodles but I was expecting more thicker noodles. Overall: it was not bad but didn't quite meet my expectations. I wouldn't come again. read more

Fishmarket II - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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Upon entering you walk into what seems to be an American bar but in actuality once you sit down you get a completely different menu than you would expect! Quiet but quick service, we went with the top 3 most popular dishes. Our favorite was the crispy rice and the potatoes in the curried chicken were delicious! The curry laksa was a new taste to us but also good. read more

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Great food great service! Fried rice is super crispy, wings are crunchy as well. Nasi lemak was also really good read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place! I came here because of the perfect 5 stars on Yelp and Mama did NOT disappoint!!!!!! I had made a reservation for 5 and a baby on Easter Sunday and was greeted by one of mamas sons and a lovely waitress who let us have a table in the back that was more quiet than the front area, they even offered to let us watch whatever we wanted on both tvs! We ordered family style off the menu and got the crispy rice, char kueh teow, beef redang, mamas chicken curry, lots of fresh roti, and the laksa. I cannot tell you what I liked best because it truly felt like every bite was better than the last. I was truly blown away by the flavours mama was cooking up in the back, and the fact that she came to check in on us too! If you're looking for authentic Malaysian, and some incredible service - this place is a MUST! read more

Fishmarket II - Mama's Curried Chicken, roti - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Possibly the kindest owner in all of east village working with his mom to make quality, home style Malaysian/canto food. It's lovely. The style of the restaurant is a true mix of cultures which was fun to see. You think you're walking into an American bar, but the menu has delicious satay, dumplings, and curries. Only in NYC :) Got the curry laksa and the nasi. Both were awesome and plenty of food for us 2. If you're debating on going, just do it!!! read more

Fishmarket II - Curry Laksa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best curry laksa's and beef satay I've had in a long time. Everything was full of flavor and authentic. We got to meet the owner and most of the recipes are made by his mom. We had a incredible experience here. If you are around the area looking for homemade Malaysian food and drink it is definitely worth a try. read more

Fishmarket II - Curry Laksa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

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- everything was amazing from the throw back 90s alternative rock music to the absolutely delightful server (Heather), Alex the bartender is also great - the mussels were delicious and perfectly cooked, came with a side of little fried roll/bun/dough things that were a little sweet and went well with the sauce - we ordered two noodle dishes and both were really tasty - I've never been it their other location (fishmarket I) but I'll certainly be back to try the other items on their menu at this location - recommend: garlic wings read more

Fishmarket II - a bowl of mussels and bread on a table - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

We savored both the dishes and the pleasant surroundings. I can't wait to satisfy my cravings at Fishmarket II again. They managed every detail expertly. The service team showed genuine warmth. Our party will come back here. read more

So happy that I found another solid Malaysian food place in the city!! As someone who visited Singapore and KL often growing up, I have been on the hunt for Malaysian food when I moved to NYC! The curry laksa here definitely hit the spot!! Although the soup isn't as heavy on the shrimp flavors, its garlic-y and coconut-y aroma is highlight of this soup! As soon as staff brought it out, you could smell the onion and curry immediately! The thin rice noodles are my favorite and love how they are al dente and never got soggy. The laska also featured stuffed eggplant and stuffed pepper (kinda like the 煎酿三宝) which I loved!! I think its stuffed with pork/shrimp and goes so well with the curry. The dish also featured a good amount of tofu puffs, bean sprouts, and bean curd sheets. The beef rendang is typically my other go-to. The version here was a little different but still delicious! Instead of chunks of meat, their beef was more shredded/pulled. The rendang base featured kaffir lime leaves which offered a fresh contrasting flavor to the spices/curry (more than what typical lemongrass would do). The spicy chicken and green bean was pretty standard. The sting beans were crispy and chicken tender. The sauce was a little more generic like a stir fry but I did appreciate the sesame oil and chili oil. They do have rotating specials but didn't get a chance to try. The restaurant itself only had moderate amount of tables but they do have some bar seating. Our server was really nice but maybe a little too attentive. Overall loved the familiar but also new flavors and definitely see myself coming back! read more

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First visit here on a Sunday night. The place was completely empty. I ordered the curry laksa, my favorite soup, for $24.83. The portion size leaves a lot to be desired for that price. The soup is very salty & oily. And the spice level was too high for my taste. I didn't find the soup to be enjoyable at all. The chunks of eggplant are thin and overcooked rather than thick & juicy. There's supposed to be fish in here, but I couldn't make out what kind of fish because it was cut in thin strips that were slimy on one side & crispy on the other? I'm sorry to say I didn't enjoy this at all. The lady who took my order was friendly & nice, but the laksa was overpriced & not to my liking. read more

Fishmarket II - Curry laksa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Very curious if Fishmarket II will ever become Fishmarket I or not (ha!) Curry Laksa - soup wasn't thick so he doesn't feel too heavy like typical Laksa, yet very flavorful with a strong spicy kick. Wish there's cilantro in the soup flavor. Some basic fish balls which were boring, with some meatballs and tofu skin. Overall a great dish. Stuffed Eggplant - not bad but would be better with more stuffed fish/shrimp, can't really taste them. A bit greasy. Would come back! read more

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This place delivers taste without emptying wallets. Staff ensures every aspect of the meal goes well. The menu items taste great and the employees are nice. The price structure matches the food standards. The team at this place is trustworthy. read more

This addition makes our area feel more like a destination. This spot has good kitchen talent. Employees performed without error! Both the food and customer care were outstanding with zero issues. This restaurant avoided any service issues. read more

It's cute that Yelp thinks it can categorize this utterly uncategorizable restaurant/bar. The menu is half American bar food, half Malaysian. On the night I was there, it was just me, eating a shockingly delicious and rich laksa; the server's mom, whose laksa recipe I was enjoying and who sat in the back proudly overseeing my reaction; and a couple guys at the bar, obviously there to watch the game and really not interested in the food, cautiously selecting 'whatever noodles aren't too spicy'. It's good that they specified, though, because my laksa was VERY spicy. I had to ask for more napkins just to soak up everything leaking out of my face. It was also great. Stuffed with uncharacteristic ingredients like crispy fried beancurd skins, fish and meat stuffed in eggplants and peppers, and pork meatballs, its bright red chili oil swirled menacingly atop the deeper cream stew. read more

There's so much to say about this place. The team combines genuine kindness with vigilant service. The food quality showed its newness and had great flavor. You get good value with tasty food here. This place provides the entire experience. read more

Think the original Fishmarket in FiDi but newer and closer to folks who live in midtown. From the same owners, we were happily taken care of by Jeff who kept the food, drinks, and sake flowing during our dinner. The restaurant is new and bigger with high ceiling and more space, and of course has a juke box. Similar to the menu at the original location, we got our beloved go to dishes; crispy fried rice, yummy noodles, and garlic wings. We also got the dumplings, calamari, scallion pancakes, chicken curry, laksa, and beef rendang. Everything was hot, fresh, and authentic. Some of the dishes are pretty spicy though so if you're not a fan of spice, I would stick to the must get fried rice and yummy noodles. Overall super fun place to have a good time with friends. I highly recommend this place and cannot wait to return! read more

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I'm so happy that Fishmarket II has made its way to the East Village! I'm a sucker for Malaysian food and Fishmarket II simply checks all the boxes. My friend and I ordered Mama's Crispy Fried Rice, Chow Kueh Teow, Curry Laksa and the Stuffed Eggplant and everything was so incredibly flavorful and delicious! Picking a favorite of the four dishes would be like asking me to pick a favorite child. I can't pick. However, I will mention that Mama's Crispy Fried Rice really stood out to me because somehow, someway, they were able to make every grain of rice in the fried rice crispy! I've had crispy fried rice before but it's usually chunks of rice. Not at Fishmarket II! All in all, I had a wonderful dining experience at this restaurant. Our server was super friendly and helpful and the food was spectacular. What more can one ask for?! I can't wait to come back soon! read more

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I've just finished enjoying leftovers from my fantastic dinner at this restaurant last night and had an out of body experience savoring every last bite. Though they've barely been open a couple of weeks and are awaiting their liquor license, have yet to finish setting up their shelves, and had not a single other patron inside while we dined here, we had no reason for concern. And even though we were missing the rowdy bartenders and raucous clientele that the original location was known for, we came for the food and the food spoke for itself. Every bite was packed with flavor and had us reaching for more bites long after we felt full. We ordered every dish from the rice & noodles section, which included the Chow Kueh Teow, Mama's Crispy Fried Rice, and Curry Laksa. Chow Kueh Teow is considered the national dish of Malaysia, and theirs was made with fragrant stir fried rice noodles with shrimp, Chinese sausage, egg, and bean sprouts. It had a nice charred "breath of the wok" flavor that makes this dish so special. Mama's crispy fried rice came highly recommended by our server and those who reviewed the original location. What was special about this was that the crispy grains of rice were separated instead of coming in chunks, making for a really nice texture that was fun to eat. My favorite had to be the curry laksa, which warmed my soul on this cold winter night. The crispy bean curd chips soaked up the flavorful broth, and the minced shrimp, fish, and stuffed eggplant toppings made it feel like a luxury dish. Having the leftovers for lunch today sent me to nirvana, I just enjoyed every bite so much. The stuffed eggplant made with panko breaded and fried minced shrimp and fish stuffed eggplant was also a highlight, with plenty of protein in each piece of eggplant. I'd love to see them add any Malaysian desserts to the menu to complete the experience. Our server was very friendly and the food came out speedily. I know they're aiming to recreate the magic of the original location once they get their liquor license and I can't wait to return when they do. read more

4.5 stars. The fried rice - what makes it special is the texture. Think hints of scorched rice flavor and texture - but the crispy rice bits are air-ier and lighter. It's not like the burnt rice that sticks on your teeth. Each grain is detatched from one another so it's also not like clumps of rice. It's a super fun texture. I thought the flavor could a bit stronger - but maybe I was hoping for a tad bit more of sweetness from the sausage flavor. It comes with a nonspicy sriracha tasting sauce. The curry laksa to me was super spicy. The flavor was good but if you're not good with spice, beware. I enjoyed the eggplant. Each eggplant - the skin was super crispy and has a giant shrimp in each one. The sauce that came with it was another highlight. Service was good! read more

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The kitchen team delivers the same great food every time. The dish showed respect for ingredients. The energy here is uniquely appealing. The staff showed flexibility with our group and served us attentively. I'll definitely be back without delay. read more

Fishmarket II seems to be a hidden restaurant/bar offering some authentic Malaysian dishes. As a whole, it's probably quite average, but the beef rendang and the curry laksa were some memorable dishes and definitely above average. Service is great as well. read more

We got to try Malaysian food in NYC and noticed some differences. Their signature curry laksa serve with bihun noodles instead of the regular yellow noodles, eggplant and the broth was not thick or rich in flavor. It was still tasty but my favorite meal has to be the slow roasted pork belly marinated in soy mushroom vinaigrette. What we got: ~ Signature Curry Laksa (RM93 / $22) ~ Ginger Chicken Wings (RM72 / $17) ~ Slow Roasted Pork Belly (RM85 / $20) read more

As a huge fan of Fishmarket in the FD, I stopped by the new location, one late night to pick up some food, and was so pleased that the quality followed the brand to Alphabet City! When I tell you the food is sent from heaven, I'm not exaggerating. Recipes are made with love, and you can taste it in every bite! My favorites are the scallion pancakes, fried shrimp dumplings and the ginger fish soup (SO good!) I also love the crispy rice, and so many other items on this menu. You really can't lose. It's so cool that there is more seating and space in this location, as Fishmarket FD gets packed and seats are coveted spaces there. Fishmarket II has plenty of room front to back! I can't wait to get back to hang with Jeff and the gang for some good food, classic music, and a warm shot of Jameson! Five stars all day every day! read more

Craving spicy noodles for the cold? Come here. The laksa is the perfect balance between creamy, savory, spicy, and it's so full of toppings that it makes every bite taste like a first bite. Start with the stuffed eggplant if you're feeling extra hungry and want something tender and delicious. The server was also incredibly attentive, she gave us shots of sake on the house because we were celebrating and the chef was so sweet too, she came to check that we were fully satisfied! I will for sure be back! read more

Fishmarket II - Stuffed Eggplant - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Really enjoyed the outstanding service of this family owned restaurant. Since some of their most popular dishes are spicy, you can ask to make it less spicy if your tolerance is low. Everything was made in the kitchen fresh. My personal favorite was the stuffed eggplant. It's similar to the stuffed eggplants in dim sum but much crispier and bigger. A true authentic Malaysian-Cantonese gem. read more

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Best fried rice and laksa noodles I've ever had in NYC. The curry laksa is rich. The fish balls in the soup is slightly crispy and very flavorful. I should've told them I want it mild because it's very spicy. The crispy fried rice has a golden layer of crispy rice on top of regular fried rice. It tastes so good with the sriracha. I will definitely go back to this place again! read more

Fishmarket II - Mama's Crispy Fried Rice. So good! - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Ooooomg!!! I have gone to original location last spring and WE LOVED IT but it was a bit far for us without car. Very happy that we found you in neighborhood!!!!! Food is amazing. Service is amazing and shot shot shot we will come back again very soon read more

Fishmarket II - Curry Laksa - Malaysian Near Me - New York, New York

Portion was really small. Entree was size of an appetizer. Service was really nice and food came out quickly but it didn't taste like rendang. It was not thick and curry like other places and tasted more Thai with all aromatics that kept needed to be removed before eating. I have had rendang in atleast 20 different places in NY and LA and this was not authentic read more

After reading the reviews, we decided to give this place a try. When we got here, the place was empty and we were immediately seated. The restaurant is very long, with one wall being entirely made of bricks. White marble tables line the brick wall while a long bar with nine tall chats sits against the other wall. The restaurant is also very dimly lit, with the lights coming from small round circles in the ceiling as well as a row of glass ceiling lamps. There is also an armoire near the back by the restrooms. Daughter ordered the Nasi Lemak, which was traditional Malaysian curried chicken dish served with peanuts, boiled eggs and rice topped with chili sauce. She's allergic to peanuts and asked if she could have it without peanuts and they delivered. She thought that it was ok but the entree was a bit small. We also ordered the Pork Belly Pot, which was slow roasted pork belly marinated in a soy mushroom vinaigrette served over bok choy with sautéed garlic and oil. The pork belly was nice and soft. The marinade was the right touch. Lastly, we had the Chow Kueh Teoh, which was homemade rice noodle stir fried with jumbo shrimp, sausage and bean sprouts. I liked this dish a lot. It was just the right amount of salt. Kind of reminded me of chow fun. Service was friendly but a bit slow. All our entrees came in one at a time. About 15 minutes in between, which was weird. When we got our 2nd entree and waited 15 minutes, I asked about the last entree and was told it'll be 2 more minutes. I'm glad we were the only ones there. Imagine if we weren't? It would've been slower. By the time our orders came, I was starving. I was still hungry after the meal because the entrees were small. Overall, I wasn't impressed with the slow service and don't think I'll be returning. There are other places to check out. read more