Fat Hippo

Location & Contact:

71 Clinton St
New York, NY 10002
212-228-0994
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Description:

Uh-huh, you probably will end upha!fat after gorging on the delectably sounding grub at this minimalist LES eatery, which chef Ten Vong describes as "New York comfort foodit's got a little international flair." Our stomach's grumbling already: think chili-and-chocolate-glazed ribs with pickled watermelon, and a medley of smoked- and roasted duck with coconut-lime mustard and yuca chips. Vong (Mercer Kitchen), who was born in Malaysia, gives a shout-out to his own heritage too, from tamarind ketchup to crab cakes. But we still dont know what to make of the "fondue burger": skewered sliders "a bit bigger than the top of your thumb," Vong says, flanked by a homemade rosemary bun and dipped into a secret five-cheese sauce. Fondue burger. Hmmm, let's seethere's some Swiss in there, mixed withRepublic of Slob?

Hours:

Monday: 4 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Tuesday: 4 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Wednesday: 4 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Thursday: 4 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Friday: 4 p.m.-4 a.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m, 4 p.m.-4 a.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m, 4 p.m.- 2 a.m.

Type of Meals Served:

Dinner and Weekend Brunch

Price Range:

$$ up to 20 per meal

Payment Options:

Cash, Credit

Reservations:

no

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