Decorated with thatched accents, bamboo and earthen tones, this Alphabet City spot provides an entree to Cambodian cuisine. South Asian herbs, fruits and vegetables distinguish a number of the dishes, including pumpkin-stuffed tilapia wrapped in kaffir lime leaves with coconut red curry sauce, and braised oxtail prepared with Pernod, honey, tamarind and ginger.
THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Arcane Restaurant Review:
Avenue C continues to work at becoming the next fun restaurant row in the East Village, with Arcane filling the void left by the closure of Bao 111. Overseen by a charming France-born, Guadeloupe-raised brother-and-sister team with a group of talented Caribbean cooks, Arcane dishes up French-Caribbean cuisine in a cozy, friendly room with an uptempo island vibe. A richly flavored conch stew...
Tiny East Village eatery boasts bold Caribbean-French flavors and island-friendly vibe. Tender, West Indian-style lime chicken, fresh fish with passion fruit mustard, and a ten-dollar hanger special top the list. Warm, birch wood bar, casual booth seating, and potent fruit-based cocktails up the ante. Don’t miss the hand-sewn voodoo dolls lining the back wall.