Soft Shell Crabs
What restaurant (preferably below 14th street) has the best soft shell crab right now? I have been to NY Noodletown and want some other good suggestions....Anyone had them at Little Giant? Does Momofuko have them in season now?
rosep
May 01, 2008 11:28AM
Momofuku Ssam Bar has them, at least they did last week, but not when I dropped in this weekend.
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does anyone know if mary's fish camp or pearl oyster bar has them? and if they are any good? how about tabla?
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Tabla does have them -- semolina crusted and fried -- but I haven't actually tried the dish, sorry.
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im thinking aquagrill
what were your thoughts on Noodletown? i thought they were to salty
im a big fan of sauteed sscrabs versus fried
curious where i can find those!
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they are a bit salty at ny noodletown---but i think that's part of the method...i like them there but i want to find some really fresh sauteed soft shells to try out...i am suspicious of the freshness at noodletown sometimes.
spotted pig does not have them tonight, by the way...but i have heard EU serves them...anyone had those?
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I am also jonesing for them. I am looking for someplace casual or better still takeout in or around E or W Village? Any Chinese or Vietnamese in this area make them?
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We had them as an appetizer at Perilla 2 weeks ago. They were superb.
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how were they done at perilla? and is perilla good in general? what else did you have?
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I second the Perilla rec. The softshell crab dish is superb.I think they're coated in flaxseed, deep fried, and served with an awesome combination of a passion fruit vinaigrette and ramp 'kimchi'. I've had them twice so far....
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I had one sitting at the bar of Mermaid downtown. Nicely done.
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streamwise gave a very good description. Other dishes we have particularly liked are duck meatballs, pork belly, kingfish, and duck. And the red velvet cake, yummy. I think every dish I have had there has been excellent.
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Not sure if they have them right now, but Gotham has offered some delicious soft shell crab entrées. I remember it being served with couscous and possibly fruit (?), which somehow made the dish less heavy. Call ahead to check.
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Had a great version at Picholine tonight--you might be able to order them separately on the bar. They just showed up on the menu today.
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thanks, everyone! i am going to try them all, i think. i have a real craving for them this season!
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just as a follow-up--perilla's were fabulous...flax seed crusted with black chickpeas..and a sweet and tangy sauce...lovely
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le gigot. west village. fabulous on a salad. the fish market is a half block away and i think the chef hand picks them. also, not fried, which is a welcome relief. call to see if they have it on their specials.
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