Last updated on June 8, 2016
Opened by a catering company, the Fat Radish has been residing in LES since early 2011. it’s a really cool, chill place. We arrived on a early autumn evening, and was immediately taken by the warm welcoming lights. A coffee bar out front double as a foyer, and a cruiser bike park by the wall. It feels like I am just visiting a friends place. Pass the hallway where we hang our jackets, coffee bar extend into a wine bar, and open up to a beautiful dinning room. Expose brick wall, large commute table in the middle, huge rustic mirror bouncing off lights, it is all very pleasant, charming.
Oysters!!!
Scotch Egg– seeded Mustard, cornichons
These Scotch Eggs are huge!!! Lightly crusted, soft sausage wrapped with perfectly cooked egg. A two sided of scotch egg should be share with 4 instead 2 person. Love,love, love the little pickles!
Deviled Brussels Sprouts– Bacon, Thai Chili
Using Bacon fat to combat the sprouts’ bitterness. Genius!
Celery Root Pot Pie– Gruyere Cheese, Black Garlic
So, so, so good! Crust is fluffy and crunchy. Open it up, and the celery root aroma smell like I have been transported to a barn in England country side, and a pot of creamy celery soup is on the stove, boiling, and I can’t wait to dig in. it taste as good as it smells. It warmed me up and wrapped me around with it’s coziness. I wish I have this on every rainy cold winter night.
Peeky Toe Crab Gratin– Leeks, Aged White Cheddar, Sherry
Moist, and plenty of crab. The fat of white cheddar is really comforting, hearty. A fantastic dish to share. It would be wonderful to have this as a dip dish on a Sunday football party. Only problem is, to get me to let go of the bowl. However, it is too heavy to eat on its own. I only wish there were more bread. Seriously, four little piece of bread is not enough!!!
The Fat Radish Plate– seasonal vegetables, brown rice, adzuki beans. served with tahini, carrot-ginger, pickled cabbage
Montauk Diver Scallops
Perfectly seared scallops on top of a bed of sweet Potato Mash.
Monk fish Thai Green Curry– wild rice, coconut milk
Not a big hit at the table, sauce was too thin and watery.
Roasted Dutch Morgan Chicken– spinach, cornish pasty, shallot jus
Food is British at the Fat Radish. Some are light but flavorful; some are hearty and comforting. Price tags are friendly as well.
It is loud here. Because people let loose when they are happy. And we were happy here. What a lovely place.
Places like this is why we love lower east side.
(October, 2015)
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