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    Fat Moon Restaurant & Bar

    4.7 (35 reviews)
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    Asian Golden Biscuits
    Chi C.

    Fat Moon is a hidden-gem destination that deserves its flowers for both a delicious menu and a team that works overtime on entertainment. While I've only visited twice, it's been clear the love their staff provides in engaging with each customer. The menu is a mix of Asian-American dishes with a bar flair, including dine-in on traditional tables and at their bar. I thoroughly enjoy their Signature Fried Rice, which you can also add a protein for extra $$. This time, I dined with three friends (of which two are regulars!) and had the luxury of tasting some of their best cooking. The Firecracker Chicken lives up to its name in spice, and the only drawback with the Golden Biscuits is that there's not enough of them. A big incentive to visit and try their food is their weekly bingo, occasional karaoke, and watch parties for all Philly sports. While normally laid-back, the atmosphere accommodates all food lovers and those seeking an elite bar scene. I genuinely feel this spot flies under the radar, and is well-deserving of a visit for their food and drink.

    Christopher F.

    We came in as a group for dinner while in town for the holiday. The dinner was set up as a buffet of several different foods. We had two different kinds of chicken wings, fried rice, calamari, and fried cauliflower. The restaurant did not have any chafing dish options so by the time I got some food, it was cold. The staff was helpful and it's a fun place for karaoke, but the experience didn't seem very special.

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    Katie S.

    Fat Moon Restaurant and Bar hides an incredibly cozy and aesthetic interior behind its unassuming, brick exterior. They've got fried bar food down to a science and I'd highly recommend their Asian-American fusion entrees! They also have different fun daily events- I'd highly recommend Tuesday night Bingo! --- Fat Moon Restaurant and Bar is one of the few places in Philadelphia I am a regular at. The food is exactly what I'd want to eat with a drink in hand- it's deep fried to perfection, rich, and delicious. The first time I dined here I didn't expect much, but was blown away. Then and consistently now, the service is especially fast, the servers are incredibly friendly and attentive, and it is typically pretty laid back and quiet (volume-wise) unless there is karaoke, a game, or evening programming happening. The interior is very clean and has some tables along with bar seating. The men and women's bathrooms are incredibly clean, as well. Fat Moon offers Happy Hour deals on weekdays from 5-7 PM Mon-Wed and from 3-7 PM Thurs-Fri. They're open from pretty early all weekdays to late night every day. They host Bingo on Tuesdays, and some Wednesdays. (I'd recommend checking their Instagram for the latest schedule of events.) The Bingo is really fun, and I am on a quest to win! The current prize is Peelerz snacks and a free drink. The crowd is always a lot of fun, and it's the best part of my week. Currently, I'm on a quest to try everything on the menu. Personally, I think their entree and rice/noodle dishes are tastier than their appetizers. I've tried about half of the food menu and here are my favorites, in order: (1) Honey walnut shrimp; (2) spicy scallion noodles; (3-tied) Asian golden biscuit, and (3-tied) signature fried rice; and, (5-tied) dynamite shrimp and (5-tied) Mongolian beef. The shrimp are pretty jumbo and a fairly generous amount is given. The noodles are very flavorful and thick. The fried rice is chef's kiss perfection. I genuinely love the food! It really hits the spot. My only complaint is I wish there were more vegetarian options (e.g. tofu). Some honorable food mentions: (1) chicken katsu curry, (2) lemon chicken pop, (3) hot and sour soup, and (4) cheese fries. The katsu curry feels very homey and is a huge portion. The lemon chicken pop is highly recommended if you're there for happy hour. The hot and sour soup is a massive portion if you get the large (~ 10 small bowls) and comes with bamboo and black fungus. The cheese fries once again prove that Fat Moon has deep frying down to a science, and is crispy perfection. I can't really recommend their (1) crab rangoons- only 4 pieces/$10 but tasty, (2) chili garlic cucumber salad- too overwhelmingly sweet for me, and (3) fat moon chicken- very divisive dish for my party since I felt it was too rich and creamy for my taste, but others loved it. For me, any restaurant can serve good food but not many can feel cozy and inviting. The owner Bill, the Bingo host Z, and the servers are all incredibly friendly and welcoming. I'd highly recommend anyone looking for a new bar or restaurant to give Fat Moon a try! I hope you'll love it as much as I do!

    Esy C.

    Food: didnt order that much food but the cocktails were SO good perfect ratios not too sweet, not too strong but can definitely taste the alcohol Atmosphere: such a cute cozy vibe, can go to watch sports games or just hang at the bar Service: fast, nice servers attentive. Tips: no need for reservations usually, they dont do karaoke all the time Can just order food and no drinks for a good asian fusion meal

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    Ping R.

    Fat Moon is a fun bar and hangout spot with a surprisingly unique menu. It goes beyond typical bar fare, offering dishes like creamy udon noodles and katsu curry chicken--unexpected yet delightful. A huge karaoke screen and stage at the front adds to the lively atmosphere. The decor is cute and has a space/sky theme, fitting the "Fat Moon" name. Located near the city center, prices are average for the area. The cocktails lean towards the sweeter side (my partner enjoyed them, but I opted for gin rickys). The crowd is always diverse as far as ages, and the atmosphere is very casual and welcoming.

    Linda L.

    Came here on a Sunday night and it was the perfect place to host a group celebration. We did catering from Fat Moon and the food was delicious! Very flavorful and unique compared to other bars. Shoutout to the staff and bartender for their generosity and putting up with our loud karaoke-singing crew. They are super attentive and made our experience the best. It felt like family. Bonus: huge projector at the front of the restaurant to watch the games (or karaoke).

    Spencer W.

    Pretty good standard food. Hope they do well Once they get their liquor license could be a fun bar spot or karaoke

    Dyamond J.

    Family owned restaurant in Spring Garden. I ordered the scallion noodles with chicken. I was able to change the spice levels to my liking. We also got the pan fried dumplings. Everything was great and came out quickly. The staff there is very friendly and attentive. They also have happy hour Monday through Friday, karaoke and open mic nights open. I didn't get any alcoholic drinks here but they do have a liquor license. I would definitely come here again. Definitely check this place out with friends if you're looking for a new place to try.

    Helen W.

    The owner was really nice. Servers are very attentive and constantly refilled my drinks without me having to ask. My cheesesteak egg rolls were good. My entree was also tasty but the star of the show was the garlic fried rice!

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    Scott O.

    What a wonderful hidden gem. The owners of this place really make you feel like family when you come in. Very warm and happy place. Absolutely loved the kimchi fries, as well as the cheesesteak egg rolls. We got the crab fried rice and it was great.

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    Hailey M.

    Great food and nice ambiance! They had some interesting menu items that are fat moon specialties and some more classic well known dishes. The happy hour menu also looks pretty good!

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    Awesome place, great food environment and kareoke. Local neighborhood spot with a ton of regulars

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    Great bar. Fantastic drinks and food. Would 1000% recommend. Service is great as well and extremely friendly.

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    Dinner is amazing, shared wings and the curry is a go to. They just started breakfast and it does not disappoint.

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    Friendly staff, great food. Spicy scallion noodles were a yum choice. Good selection of bottled drinks too.

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    The food is amazing here. I loved it took my dad here and we almost ate everything in the menu.

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