When the menu says "crispy" tofu, does that mean its deep fried?!

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Not necessary to deep fry with pool of oil, you can pan fry or grill to get the crispy result.
2 tablespoons of oil is enough to pan fry 1 pound of tofu in skillet.

Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch or 1 inch cubes (preferred).
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the tofu. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and lightly crispy.

Crispy Fried Tofu
block firm or extra firm tofu
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp flour
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
In a small bowl, combine the tofu with the remaining ingredients, except the oil, and toss gently to coat the tofu well. Or, place all ingredients in a zip-lock bag or covered container and shake well.
In a large frypan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the tofu.
Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and lightly crispy.

It is most likely deep-fried tofu called "agedashi-dofu" in Japanese. It is usually cooked in a tempura pan or heavy frying pan at 170 degrees.

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no, they grill it in front of you. theres no deep frying involved. they squirt some oil on it and grill it on a super hot grill and coat it with sauce.

yes deep fried.
Make a batter out of panko, or seasoned flour. Dredge tofu chunks in egg then the panko and deep fry them a minute, they don't soak up much oil, so they are not fatty.

99.9 percent sure thats what it means