"If we were 100% certain it wouldn’t get into our eyes, ears, and noses, we’d dive into a pool of the coconut crab curry from Fish Cheeks in Noho. It’s a little sweet with a good amount of spice and big chunks of crab hidden on the bottom, and we often eat it straight without any of the rice on the side. We love the fact that every table gets free shrimp chips with dense, fishy chili jam, and the big family-style portions. The bright, noisy space is always packed, even on a Monday—but if you don’t mind drinking somewhere else for an hour or so, just put your name in for a few seats at the bar." - bryan kim, arden shore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore