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    Fat Mao

    3.9 (284 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Shuang W.

    I came here because the other restaurant on the same street had too long of a line. And I regretted coming here. I honestly don't get the hype and why people say the food is good, it is not. I do like the deco, since I'm a cat person. But food wise I won't come back.

    Vegetarian cauliflower and tofu khao soi curry
    Dana S.

    They only have one vegetarian entree, the cauliflower and tofu khao soi, but it's GOOD. The khao soi curry broth was very flavourful and rich. Perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tart. They prepared the tofu in a way that made it spongy and absorbent of the broth. Huge portion. I came close, but couldn't quite finish my bowl, as much as I would have liked to. Good Thai iced tea too! The service was good; the staff were polite and the food came out in a timely manner. They weren't busy when we showed up around 5:30, but by the time we left it was full since it's not a big place.

    Everett L.

    Little hole in wall place is so delicious. The mapo tofu is flavorful and the roti is amazing.

    Kate T.

    Actually really good! We were originally skeptical and debated whether to go to the ramen place next door but decided to give Fat Mao a try instead. The wait was fairly long (maybe 30 mins?) for a table for 4 but the servers were friendly and nice. We ordered 3 noodles: tom yum kung with glass noodles, kao soi with egg noodles, and duck noodles with flour noodles. Our favourite was the tom yum kung which was sooo flavourful and hearty! The duck noodles were good too but we found the soup base a little sweet for our liking. The kao soi was very tasty but we didn't love the noodles as much. The place itself was small and cozy.

    Tom yum gong noodle soup with Shanghai noodles
    Mimi W.

    Small Thai noodle shop in Chinatown with limited seating. We waited about 10 minutes on a Friday afternoon. Service was just okay. When we came back after stepping away, there was no line and only my name left on the waitlist, but the new host questioned it and had to confirm before seating us. Felt unnecessary given there was no wait. 2.5/5 for ambiance and service given it was expected. We got the Tom Yum Goong noodle soup, which was a bit salty, but otherwise a good bowl of noodle soup, nothing special I would go out of the way for. Same with Hot & Sour Pork noodle soup. They were presented nicely, but for noodle soups that were $20+, the value wasn't there. A bit pricey given the ambiance and location. 3.5/5 for taste and value.

    Cindy C.

    02.09.26 @11:33am Walk in for a table of 2. We actually the first customer of the day. Friendly service. Not sure the hype recommendation for here. The curry is not the taste of the curry i was hoping for and the braised duck noodle is a-bit on the sweet side. Guess is just not my cup of tea.

    Roti with Curry
    Victoria M.

    This is probably one of the most random places to have the best noodle soup in your life! I had their hot & sour pork noodles & it was delicious. I came with a friend who loves this place and got what he ordered. It did not disappoint! Owners/servers were so nice. Great service, delicious food

    Braised Duck Noodles
    Maling S.

    What a fantastic lunch at Fat Mao Noodles in Chinatown today! The place was absolutely bustling, but it was so worth the wait. It was my first time trying it out, though my husband had been raving about it, declaring it the "best soup noodles ever!" (I, of course, had to tease him about who he went with if it was my first time! ) Stepping through the narrow door, the restaurant might be small, but it immediately felt like being welcomed into a friend's home. We kicked things off with their delicious roti and curry--definitely a must-share starter. Then, we dove into the main event: the most incredible, fall-off-the-bone Braised Duck Noodles (duck leg in aromatic soy broth) and a rich, Spicy Boat Noodle soup (rich beef & pork broth with sliced shin & meatballs). A huge bonus? You can customize your noodle type! I did change the noodles from Shanghai wide noodles to glass vermicelli noodles for my dietary needs. Every dish was simply so good, especially the broth, which was incredibly rich and flavourful. The staff were really nice, checking in on us after our food arrived to make sure everything was perfect. We'll definitely be back for more.

    Tom yum goong and Khai soi curry
    Elizabeth H.

    The soup as super tasty and comforting! I appreciate our server being very honest on which noodles would pair well with specific broths. I tried to order my tom yum goong originally with pho noodles and she said no, you choose between these noodle options - I always appreciate positive intervention. No one wants their experience ruined :) the location is small and quaint but still lots of seating. Not overly crowded either! The only downside was walking through Chinatown to get there - not their fault at all, just something to be aware of.

    Platha & Dip
    Huiya Z.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Honestly, it was the best restaurant I had in Vancouver. I went three times during my trip. It was SOOO GUDD. It became a routine to stop by Fat Mao's for a light snack since it was literally downstairs from my Airbnb. Platha & Dip: 5/5 - So good that I ordered it every time I went. Thai Boat Noodles: 5/5 - Never had Thai boat noodles in my life, but I think I found my favorite Thai dish! Creamy Tom Yum Noodle: 4.5/5 - It's good, but the Thai boat noodles are the best.

    Khao Soi
    John C.

    I remember going to Fat Mao a long time ago when it first opened. I remember trying their braised duck noodle, and was honestly unimpressed, so I never went back. What made me decide to return? I discovered boat noodles recently, and very few places in Vancouver serve it. I noticed Fat Mao had it so I decided to give it a try I visited during the weekend. It was busy so I had to wait about 20 min for a table to open up. They were pretty accurate with the wait time and were seated 20 min later. We already knew what we wanted so we ordered immediately. - Spicy Boat Noodle: Not bad. It's decent, but not nearly as good as other places I've tried. The soup is a bit flat and lacks depth. - Khao Soi: Good. I haven't had a lot of Khao Soi, but it was good as I've had elsewhere. Braised Chicken was tender and easy to eat. Service was quick and friendly enough. Overall, I thought it was acceptable. Khaoi Soi was good, but Boat Noodle was so-so. It's a small space, so not a lot of seating. I would consider going back if in the neighbourhood and not busy, but didn't feel it was worth a 20 min wait.

    Khao soi
    Heather T.

    Rich, deep, flavourful broths. If you're looking to get a noodle soup fix other than pho, then this is the spot! I've been here twice, first time I had their special (forgot what it was) and second time I ordered the khao soi. I've been to Chiang Mai and had many bowls of khao soi and this place is nearly there with the flavours. The price per bowl is a little steep (mid $20s) but the uniqueness of their offerings and the flavour punch is worth every penny. Must try!

    Green bean mix
    Deb C.

    Ordered braised duck noodles, chili green beans, Thai iced tea and lychee lemonade. All delicious except green beans weren't what I was expecting - they were kind of like ... julienned stalks of gai lan. Good crispy flavour though with crispy bits of garlic. We shared all except our drinks. I loved my lychee lemonade! I could get that again on a hot day. Broth for soup was good. I forgot to ask for no cilantro but I just discovered my friend doesn't like it either. I could see that portion of braised duck noodles being very filling for one person. Better to share and try other things! We were able to split the bill evenly between us which was great.

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