A great spot for a solid Chinese meal--and surprisingly, an amazing banana cream pie! The service was friendly overall, although our table wasn't checked on very often since it was so busy. That said, the food more than made up for it. Our favorite dish by far was the Spicy Calamari with Basil. It's something I'd absolutely come back for--the calamari was tender with a great texture, and the sweet, savory flavors paired perfectly with everything else we ordered. The Garlic Chili Green Beans were another standout. They had great flavor and still retained a nice crunch instead of being overly soft, giving them the perfect stir-fried texture. The Vegetable Chow Fun (with beef added) was decent but a little dry for my taste, so it's probably not something I'd order again. By the end of the meal we were completely stuffed, but we couldn't resist trying the banana cream pie. It looked huge when it arrived, and we honestly didn't think we'd finish it--but it was so delicious that we ended up eating the whole thing. Definitely don't skip dessert! I also appreciated that when I asked for hot sauce, they brought out several different options to try, including what seemed like a garlic chili sauce, chili crisp, hot mustard, and sweet and sour sauce. It was a fun touch that let us customize each bite. The restaurant also has a lot of history and character. We walked in casually without realizing it was a more upscale sit-down restaurant, but it ended up being one of the highlights of our day. If you go, the Spicy Calamari with Basil and the banana cream pie are absolute must-orders! read more

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I've been here twice now, once to try the food in restaurant (randomly), and the second time recently for a friend's birthday. Both times, the food was good. My goal is to come here during dine downtown week in January to try that menu since I hear it's worth it. For parking, it's either street parking or you can do valet parking in the garage right next door. There is no self parking in the garage. Street parking is self parking. The restaurant itself is like a long, large hallway. When you walk in, your greeted by the host desk. Then you walk towards the back and pass a bunch of booths, tables and the bar area to the right. It's built like a Craftsman style layout. When I was here recently, it was for a friend's birthday and there was a group of 10+ of us. They only do family style food so our group was split into 2 tables and each table ordered their own entrees and meals to eat family style. I was at a table of perks I had just met that night, but we had no issues sharing plates. This may not be for everyone, do you can still order your own entrees, but there won't be much variety if you don't have a lot of people. The food was good. We ordered wallet shrimp, Buddha's delight, the curry noodles/chow mein, garlic green beans and chicken chow mein. All three good was good. I would say it's above average and comparable to Din Tai Fung, but a bit cheaper. I liked the walnut shrimp, garlic green beans and buddhas delight. Service was decent. It could've been better, but could've been worse. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. I'll be back when dine downtown rolls around. read more

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for the price i was expecting larger portions, but I did have this for take out, so I think if I would have had it in restaurant, I would have had a different viewpoint getting to experience the ambiance as well. . the seasoning and quality was excellent though. honey walnut prawns were really good. Perfect crispiness and actually crispy walnuts. I think a crispy walnut in a honey walnut shrimp is a must. IDK how I went for so long without being obsessed with honey walnut shrimp. the green beans were delicious. even getting them takeout, they remained crispy. They were also well seasoned. It was a chilly garlic rather than just garlic, which I liked. normally I feel like garlic green beans are under seasoned, but these ones were well done, flavoring wise. The orange chicken was really good. It actually tasted like purposeful seasoning rather than just relying on the orange to carry it. I wish it was crispier, but it probably would've been had I ordered it in restaurant. I wish the chicken pieces were smaller, but that's my personal preference. The chicken was really good quality/ cuts of meat. No fat or weird textured pieces. read more

Came here during my lunch break from work to eat with a friend. I heard they updated their lunch menu so def wanted to check it out. Their lunch menu got updated in price, options, and they now include an egg roll with any order from their new lunch menu. They have some old dishes from their previous lunch menu and some new ones. My friend got the orange chicken lunch special (from old menu) and I got the brandy fried chicken wings lunch special (new dish on lunch menu). The chicken wings were extremely crunchy and the egg roll was tasty especially with the dipping sauce. I was impressed with the amount of food they give for their lunch special that I ended up having leftovers to take home for dinner. We also got a slice of banana cream pie to share and that did not disappoint. I would say their banana cream pie is a MUST TRY if it's your first time eating here. Overall, I would love to take my husband here sometime to try more of their menu that's off the lunch menu! read more

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Had lunch here because my friend suggested this place for their lunch special. I was at first a little intimidated because I saw it was more on the high class for Chinese food. But when I walked it in was pretty normal. Located in downtown, you do have to park on the street if you're lucky or garage parking. They seated us right away. The interior was nicely decorated with lots of seats. The building itself felt like one long hallway. They have a happy hour menu from 11:30-3pm. I got the orange chicken and it came with a lot chicken, an egg roll with sauce and choice of side. I got the fried rice. My friend got the banana cream pie to share with me. They also gave us fortune cookies at the end. My bill came out to $20.12. So cheap for high class Chinese food! Bathroom was a big small but clean. They only had 2 stalls. We couldn't finish our food so they packed it in to go boxes for us which was nice I didn't have to put it together. And they were nice to come around to fill our waters. One of the owners came up to us and asked us how was the food. I thought that was nice. I would definitely come back. read more

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First time in Sacramento. Great service. Great ambiance. Great History. Great food. Great company. Five Star experience all around. Ordered the orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, and beef chow fun. Beef chow fun was the star for me along with the shared banana cream pie. read more

Permanently scarred - meat allergies, seafood allergies, any allergies beware. Prior to making reservations I called and asked if there can modify options due to meat and seafood allergies, yes was there answer we can modify. Prior to sitting for our reservation I asked again, do they cook in same wok, I'm allergic to meat and seafood, answer, we cook in cleaned woks. Ordering from our waiter, I specifically told him, I am allergic to meat and seafood. Halfway in, I found chicken in my supposedly safe to eat dish. read more

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It's not for me. Frank Fat's essentially is a fancier version of P.F. Chang's, but with slightly more "authentic" Chinese food. It's good, but the flavors are not true to authentic Chinese cuisine. While some of the dishes (Veggie Fried Rice) have that authentic flavor, the others (Fried Chicken) are just not good or done right. In fact, don't get the Fried Chicken. As for the pies, the Banana Cream Pie was awesome. Actually, it was borderline Epic. The Chocolate Cream Pie was a miss. Too much cream and the chocolate didn't go well with the crust, which was too salty. While the banana pie hide the bad crust, the chocolate wasn't able to. The service was excellent. Prompt, attentive, and done well. The restaurant itself mimicked a very narrow club/ bar with some tables and dining behind. Felt like a darker and more expensive P.F. Chang's. I'd only go back for a slice of the Banana Cream Pie ($10), to go. read more

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Came in for the happy hour menu plus!!! Dillon was the server at the bar... Ordered the Saigon crispy chicken-little on the crisp side but tasty. the appetizer sampler- favorite was the pot stickers- from the regular menu and lettuce cups from the happy hour menu (I would suggest ordering all the appetizers from the happy hour menu) Also ordered the Asian pear, the red lotus and a Mai tai from the happy hour menu. All the drinks from the happy hour menu were well made. Of course had to have a slice of the famous banana pie-thin crust loaded with bananas and cream!! Our servers at the bar (Dillon and Billie (?)) were friendly and talkative. They gave great service. Restaurant was nice, clean and inviting. Been around Sacramento since the 60's and should have come here sooner. Hope to return someday soon!! read more

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Phenomenal Chinese food in the Capitol City. High class yet still served with the portions of a mom and pops spot. It's always a nice treat when my lady and I plan a date night to Frank Fat's. Our latest visit was no different except we added a couple new to us items to our visit. The Yu Kwok appetizer was brought to our attention by the Taste Duo on Instagram. It's almost like an empanada yet shaped like a ball with a a crispy outside and filled with meat (beef and pork). We absolutely loved this. They also came with some delicious sauces. Will be a must have with each coming trip. Before our food came we got a couple adult drinks. Went with the Mai Tai cocktail and my lady went with the Bellini Martini with white peach.. She loved it so much she got another. It was light, tasty and very smooth. Of course we had to have their orange chicken (bomb!) and the honey walnut shrimp. Both dishes were crazy good. Finished a great meal with their world famous banana cream pie. I was stuffed! The bill was not cheap by any means but this type of dinner is necessary to keep a healthy relationship functioning :) read more

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While honoring Asian Pacific Heritage Month, the California Museum and Frank Fat's restaurant presented A Taste of History of the famous family owned 87 year old Frank Fat's restaurant in downtown Sac. Jerry Fat (son) and Kevin Fat (grandson) spoke of how the restaurant came about, and its history, popularity with politicians and dignitaries, the food, the restaurant's expansion, and the family's invo. It was a fun afternoon with so many interesting facts, and we were treated to sample a few of their specialties, Yi Kwok-a beef and pork dumpling, and their foil wrapped chicken) and their famous Banana Cream Pie. The bites and banana cream shooter were delicious. The event was held upstairs in one of the private dining rooms, but we were also able to see the legendary dining room and bar with their historic photos displayed in the entry. read more

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Great lunch specials at the iconic Frank Fat's! For $14 each, we received a nice portion of Chinese Chicken Salad and Kung Pao Chicken. There was some heat in both so we cooled our palates with their scrumptious Banana Cream Pie! Service was excellent with great water service! Bathrooms were clean and nice as well. The ambiance is fancy and full of cool decor, but not pretentious. read more

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I was in town for a weekend getaway and I visited Frank Fat's. It's always super busy but it's worth the wait. I highly recommend you make a dinner reservation. The food is always so fresh and the service is amazing. Every time I've visited I've had a party of at least 8 and it's always so amazing how fast we get our food. My favorite dish is the crispy chicken along with a Mai Thai. The restaurant isn't very big but they manage the seating very well. read more

The honey walnut prawns were so good! I have to say that these were different from other places that I've tried. The singapore curry was okay. Flavor was definitely there, but it wasn't as sauce heavy which I would've preferred given the name. The banana cream pie was free as part of their social media promo! I enjoyed the free part, but the slice itself was hard to cut the crust. This was place was definitely a chinese restaraunt surrounded in downtown. My server really checked up on us. I don't know if I'd go again for the food, but the vibe is nice. read more

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We went during dine downtown to try Frank Fat's for the first time. We loved the ambiance of the early 2000s high-end Chinese vibe. Make sure to read the history of the Fat's and their treasures around the dining hall. All the food was fresh and delicious. Even the fried and sauced items held their satisfying crunch, which is rare. The walnut shrimp was especially standout! Perfectly crispy with that rich, creamy sauce. Seriously one of the best Chinese meals I've had! Between the chocolate and banana, banana pie was definitely delicious and rightfully famous. There was a small hiccup with service toward the end, but the staff handled it gracefully and professionally. That kind of recovery earns respect, and I'll absolutely be coming back. read more

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The food was just average and nothing really stood out. I've had much better Chinese food at typical local restaurants for about half the price. At this price point, I expected something comparable to Dragon Beaux inside Sky River, which serves excellent Chinese food. The service was okay. Our waitress was pleasant, but I didn't like how she served the dishes. Instead of placing the plates down gently, she pushed them across the table, which felt a bit impersonal. We ordered four dishes, and each one seemed to be missing something flavor-wise. The walnut shrimp could have used more sauce, and the salt and pepper calamari was too salty. Overall, the meal wasn't bad, but it didn't live up to the price or expectations. Unfortunately, I don't think it offered enough value for what we paid. read more

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Surprised to hear this place ever had a Michelin star. It was overpriced and mediocre at best. Went to a going away party here and had a reservation for 10 people. We were sat right in the front of the restaurant which felt a little unpleasant given our party size but we made it work. The server came over and was incredibly polite, and asked about our drink orders. To begin, I wanted a bottle of Albariño but unfortunately they were out. The other options were not of my preference but I tried a Napa Sav Blanc anyway. It was served in a thick glass and not to my standards so I passed it down the table. The other end of the table ordered two bottles of red. They seemed satisfied with their order. We ordered a few appetizers and many entrees but not one stood out as amazing. The best thing was the sliced jalapeños in the dishes. I expected the eggplant to be more tender and less soggy, the green beans to have more of a char and less saucy, the Singapore noodles to have meat that wasn't cooked to rubber, the orange chicken to have more crunch with the bite, the salt and pepper chicken to have higher quality meat, etc. The best thing at this restaurant was the dessert and I seriously give three starts for the quality of staff and their banana cream pie. It was delicious!!!! Had this been a stand alone dessert establishment, they would get 5 stars from me. It makes me wonder if they cook it in house or order from a supplier. Ultimately, it has potential and I wonder what the experience was during the Michelin days. read more

Frank Fat's - Bar - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I would give 10 stars or more just for the service alone. Luis, our server, was absolutely phenomenal. It was our first time here and we wanted to try it out for my father's birthday, who loves Chinese food.I appreciated that they had lots of variety as well as the basic dishes. We didn't know where to start so we asked Luis, who was kind enough to run thru their best selling dishes. He passed by again and showed us what the dishes looked like too. He was super attentive and personable. He was very kind and made us feel super welcome and taken care of. The food was fantastic. We tried the - Mongolian bbq ribs - spring rolls - crab Rangoon - honey walnut shrimp - salt and pepper calamari - pork fried rice - Mongolian beef - Orange chicken - chow mein - green beans Everything was delicious. 10/10. Highly recommend the honey walnut shrimp and salt and pepper calamari. For our leftovers, we even had another server who kindly packed our food. Idk when we last had that happen at a restaurant. It was so nice! The interior decoration and ambiance was very cozy and elegant at the same time. We also tried the banana cream and chocolate cream - and these were so yummy! When we were walking out of the restaurant, several team members thanked us for coming. It made us feel very special. Thank you Frank Fat's team (including Luis) for making our dining experience here one-of-a-kind!! We'll be back for sure. We hope you continue to be very successful! Everyone go support them. read more

Came here with my family for the Sac Dine Downtown event and y'all - this place is everything I hoped for and more. We had a rezzy and showed up early but got sat right away. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful in explaining the Dine Downtown menu set up. Service was quick too. For drinks we ordered a Paloma, Asian Pear Martini, Lychee Martini and Berry Lemon Drop - all so delicious! For the apps, we got one potsticker and one roll. So good. Idk if they're frozen or not but they tasted so fresh and crispy. The entrees come out family style - which is different than most restaurants for this event. The servings were hugeee, which was totally fine because we all had a good sized leftover to take home. Their menu consisted of beef veggies, orange chicken (so crispy and good), honey walnut shrimp (bomb), fried cod (a new item but surprisingly fantastic), shrimp friend rice & for dessert - their famous banana crème pie. Now, I'm not a banana person at all but you guys - besttt dessert. It was so fresh. They said they make it daily. Banana was fresh. Homemade whip cream. 12/10. By the end of dinner we were absolutely stuffed but this by far was the best dine downtown experience I've had. Absolutely worth the price and the atmosphere and staff were incredible. Thank you, Frank Fats! (Also, valet parking for $12 is literally right next door so you don't have to worry about finding a spot in midtown). read more

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Full disclosure: 5 star service, 4.3 star food. Ok, now that I made that clear, another disclosure: I tried this restaurant during the "Dine Downtown" event, so this review may be slightly skewed. Came in on a Friday evening w/reservation. The place is long, vs large, which will make sense if you go. Nice decor also. Food Items: Pot Stickers: 3.4/5 - Was fine. Not my favorite. Vegetable Spring Rolls: 3.7/5 - Was fine. Greasy (in a good way) Honey Walnut Prawns: 5/5 - Yes. No notes. Saigon Crispy Chicken: 4.8/5 - Pretty good. Fancy orange chicken. Fried Fish Fillet with Ginger Sauce: 4.6/5 - Was fine. Crispy, sauce was mild. Would like it tossed a little more. Cauliflower with Beef: 4.2/5 - Fresh and tender. Flavor was milder than I expected. Shrimp Fried Rice: 4/5 - Nice portion size. Decent sized shrimp. Banana Cream Pie: Contested - Friend enjoyed it. Fresh banana forward. A bit excessive on the whipped cream. - I understand the banana is the star, so I won't make noise about the crust (I prefer a good crust), and the filling (I prefer banana pudding and banana slices in a pie) - so...yea, try it if it's your thing. Bonus Section: Chocolate Creme Pie: 4.1/5 - remove the excess whipped cream, I would be here for it (or have it be a dollop of Chantilly - I know, it's French so I get it) Oolong Bourbon Cocktail: 4.2/5 - Unique. Mild. Fine. Forever grateful to our awesome server, Luis. He made this night pretty dope. Also, parking was interesting. The meter maids be lurkin', make sure that parking is topped off or a $75 ticket will be gifted. read more

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Always passed by this place but never tried it. Finally stopped in during happy hour and I think overall it was ok. Decent menu, prices were ok. Overall I feel like it was trying too hard to be this upscale Chinese food place. Idk, I'd come back to try the regular menu but wasn't blown away by this visit. Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Ambiance: 3.5 Marcels foodie score: 4 read more

Frank Fat's - Salt & Pepper Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

The walnut prawn lunch special at Frank's Fats was so good I briefly considered ordering a second plate "for the table." There was no table. Just me, living my best crispy-shrimp life in Sacramento. Crispy, perfectly sauced, and dangerously easy to finish in five minutes. Old-school Sacramento charm with food that still knows how to show off. read more

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I don't like bashing restaurants because I know the industry is tough. But sorry the food is just not good here. We ordered a lot of food for 6 people and didn't finish most of it. Basically it was cornstarch galore, way too greasy, soggy, limp, too sweet, too spicy. The leftovers were thrown in the trash at home. The ambience of the historical building is amazing though. Bill came out to $310 for a party of 6. Left a $30 tip. Unthankful waitress wasn't happy with that and she didn't say thank you when she seen us walking out. I also want to add the staged photos doesn't match the actual food. read more

Frank Fat's - Ordered a lot. Most of it wasn't eaten. - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've lived in Sacramento for quite some time but had never been to Frank Fat's until recently. Overall, the ambiance and service were good! However, given the price points, I was expecting more flavor. I ordered the dumplings, egg rolls, walnut shrimp, fried rice, banana cream pie, and a Mai Tai. I really enjoyed the walnut shrimp and egg rolls, but the rest of the dishes were pretty bland, even the Mai Tai tasted watered down. I hate to say it, but in terms of flavor, it's on par with Panda Express. read more

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Visiting Sacramento and had the most absurd craving for a good Chinese restaurant. I took to Yelp and realized there was Frank Fat's within walking distance from my hotel. It came recommended by a friend and my bartender and the valet attendants at my hotel. It had to be good and we had to check it out. We arrived at the podium and the hostesses were able to get us into a quiet corner booth without a reservation. Heather was our server and service started off slow, but she recovered quite nicely after making it to us. Our busser was a stud and stayed on top of filling our waters and clearing our dishes. We started off with a paloma and a whiskey neat and their pork belly with bao as an appetizer, It was a special and so glad we didn't sleep on it. Their homeade chilli oil was an amazing accompaniment to my meal. I could have done without my paloma. It was more sugar than anything. I love my generals chicken so I ordered one and added their Singapore noodles because some curry sounded good and an order of kung pao chicken. The kung pao here had other chiles and that combination with the ginger took that dish to the next level for me. If I came back, I wouldn't reorder their General's chicken. It was more like a sweet and sour chicken. It's just not my cup of tea. I loved the art and having different dining rooms. I loved having a quiet corner. We stuffed our faces and had plenty of leftovers to take back to the hotel. New world co fortune cookies were a nice treat. We had banana cream pie to-go. It was amazing! I guiltlessly devoured every morsel. Sorry not sorry. Thanks Frank Fat's for a nice dinner. We hope you're still here next time we're in Sacramento. read more

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An institution in Sacramento, and finally went to try this place out. Compared to other Chinese places, I was hoping for a bit more. The portions were smaller compared to other places, even with their family style claim. For the price they were charging, it seemed like it wasn't enough food. The service was really good though, consistently checking in and anticipating our needs. That was probably the highlight of the experience at this restaurant. It was very Americanized, but not a complete surprise given its longevity in the area. The menu reflected that, it felt like. Not that many options compared to some other restaurants, and there are a bumber of available options are more American Chinese. That may have been the first Chinese restaurant I've been to where the only language on the menu was English, but that's merely an amusing anecdote. We ordered a few items, and I was left hoping for more when it came to the taste. The garlic chili green beans were very plain. There weren't huge hits of either garlic or chili, when it comes to the taste. We got the prawns, which seemed to be a favorite among customers. They didn't have many walnuts or sauce. Compared to other renditions found at other establishments, it was definitely flavored down. We got orange chicken, and they weren't anything to go crazy for. I've had better at other places and for cheaper. The Hong Kong style noodles were interesting. While they are supposed to be crispy--and interestingly, the waiter made sure to ask if we wanted them the traditional crisp way, since apparently they offer it not crispy--they weren't. The crispy was difficult to explain. It was harder than a chow mein, but very soft and soggy compared to a normal HK noodle. It didn't have the crunch and crispiness you'd expect. The sauce was also not as good as I'd hope. It definitely felt it was watered down in taste. Given the clientele it made sense, but i wouldn't exactly come back clamoring or suggesting this place for people that want real good Chinese food. In Sac, there are numerous options that would serve that purpose better. read more

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Rolled in at 6:30 on a Friday and got seated immediately, which was the first sign god was on our side. We got the Peking duck fried rice, garlic eggplant, vegetable chow fun, and holy fucking shit, Fat Brandy's fried chicken. My husband literally claims he "doesn't like fried chicken" but he was practically trying to fight me for it like his life depended on it. Portion sizes are enough to survive, but not thrive. The server completely vanished into the shadow realm after dropping off our food, but honestly I didn't give a shit because the food was so fucking good I was too busy ascending to care. 10/10 we are coming back. read more

Frank Fat's - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food was great. Service was quick and though the building is smaller, they make it work. Overall great experience. Went for friend's bday. read more

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Stopped in on our way back to Reno on a road trip. I most certainly can recommend this cozy and classy Hong Kong Asian restaurant. Established in 1939, the menu is delightful, the food is fantastic. Coming back for more as soon as we can. Best Chow Fun outside of Hong Kong, and having been been to HK often. Didn't have reservations, so we ate at the bar. The bartender 'Eddie' provided us excellent service. Everyone was friendly. This restaurant has great food and classic style. 5 solid Stars! read more

Looking for a great Chinese , this is it. The cocktails were ok, but the food was so impressive. The immigrants beef was a favorite. The server recommended rare and it didn't disappoint. We also had their amazing pork fried rice , I'd do that over and over. We also had the king pao, and chili beef chao fun as well... all our choices were perfect and there was other dishes we will come back for... this place is beautiful (lots of art) and service was great too. We sat at the bar to avoid a wait , and honestly would probably prefer that next time as well. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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We had a good family style dinner at Frank Fats. I'd recommend ordering that way too, so you can try a few different dishes here. All of the food was very flavorful and I'd order them all again. We also ordered the banana cream pie. It had actual bananas instead of a pudding base - very good. We'll be back next time we're in Sacramento! read more

Frank Fat's - Ma Po Tofu, Honey Walnut Prawns - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Just got back from celebrating a milestone birthday for my mother. We had a range of tastes to work with and this ended up at a sweet spot for our party. Our server was excellent. I believe her name was Emily. It wasn't perfect but she was so kind and gracious with our party. We had the appetizer platter to get started. Some very tasty chicken and spring rolls the curious pastry covered feel fried ground beef one fell flat. The potstickers were delicious. Very light with a good chew. More of a gyoza style. I had the immigrant beef which was delicious. The brandy fried chicken and honey walnut prawns were both stellar. The kung pao chicken was nice with a good kick. The orange chicken came out very late but still had good flavor. The cocktails were scrumptious! read more

Celebrated our cousins Birthday. We reserved the private room upstairs. It's very private & we had our very own servers which was nice. We sat at tables of 8 with a huge lazy Susan in the middle. We had around 10 courses that included 3 appetizers. I didn't get a photo of the appetizers. I don't member what everything was called but I did my best to identify them in the photo section. EVERYTHING was delicious! We ended with 2 of their famous Banana Cream pies which were amazing! Staff were great. We were able to bring in a cake our own also. read more

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Confession time. This is my first time dining at Frank Fats I know, I know, that's almost blasphemous. But here we are, 2026, admitting my faults. Anyway, Dine Downtown 2026 kicked off today (01.09.26), so what better way than to start at a Sacramento institution? Even though we had a 07:30 reservation, that sat us early. Off to a great start. Another great start? Those cocktails. My husband and I ordered the Frank's Manhattan and the Fat's Mai Tai. That was a really good Manhattan, as was the Mai Tai, but my god. Get the Manhattan. In addition to the Dine Downtown special, we added an order of my husband favorite, hot and sour soup. Probably one of the best hot and sour soup I've had in recent months (besides from my favorite place in EG). The Dine Downtown special forces you to order for two, and it comes with a decent amount of food. We might have been able to finish it all, but it was all very rich, oh so freaking delicious, very Chinese American (which is a cuisine category in its own damn right!). That Saigon chicken and honey walnut shrimp were the absolute shining stars. And that cauliflower beef made me actually like cauliflower. Dare I say, a revelation? Our server Johnny was friendly and attentive, even offering to box up our dessert when he saw my eyes bulge out. We opted to have one slice there take the other home. I mean. What else can I say that hasn't already been said? Seriously. It's an institution for a reason! read more

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My friend and I stopped by around 3 PM on a weekday for a late lunch. My friend had seen lots of recommendations online for the restaurant which is why we decided to stop by but the food was just...ok. When we stopped first stopped by, we waited a bit at the front before the hostess came up and let us know that since it was Happy Hour at that time, we were only allowed to sit at the bar. We sat down and our bartender started to assist us with ordering. He was so friendly and helpful. We ordered a lot of items of try: -LETTUCE CUPS: Flavor was ok but was just way too salty. Additionally, there was no fried vermicelli noodles or anything in it which just made it feel like it was missing texture. On the side, they only had 4 small, trimmed pieces of lettuce served with the mixture so it just felt a bit like they were skimping with the lettuce. -CHICKEN CLAY POT: Was pretty hefty on the chicken portion but, again, flavor was overpowering and overly salty. -FAT'S BRANDY FRIED CHICKEN: The chicken was very well fried and came pimping hot straight out of the fryer to us. It just unfortunately was oversalted like the other dishes. -BANANA CREAM PIE: I saw online that there was so much praise for the pie but once we bit into it, it just felt anticlimatic. The banana was a bit underripe so it had a sharp aftertaste and was not very sweet. There also seemed to be vanilla pudding and whipped cream topping which was tasty. But the crust it was on was a little stale and not fragrant at all. All in all, a bit disappointed especially with all of the praise we saw online. As when we went, we got a pricy, ok American Chinese meal. read more

Ordered through DoorDash for our wedding anniversary- food was delicious We ordered: Brandy fried chicken - I am pregnant and the chicken made me a little food averse so I don't try these but my husband said they had an interesting flavor to them and probably wouldn't order them again. Combination fried rice - this I would eat as just an entree all on its own it was delicious and addicting! Tons of flavor, not too salty, great combination of Chinese sausage and shrimp and had a smokiness to it from the wok possibly? Honey walnut shrimp - smaller sized shrimp but they give you a hefty family style portion . The shrimp had a crispy coating, the walnuts were cooked perfectly soft. Did not pack utensils unfortunately in the to go bag but we made it work haha. read more

I love asian food and have been saving this one for a special occasion since it is so well-loved and pricey. I ordered the honey walnut shrimp ($26.75) and the Yu Kwok dumplings ($18.75). The honey walnut shrimp didn't come with rice or any sides and was a pretty small portion and the shrimp were small. The shrimp were cooked well and tasted good and you do get a good portion of walnuts, but for almost $30 I can not justify getting this again. I think $20 is the most I could possibly pay for such a small amount of food and even then that is high. The Yu Kwok dumplings were uninspiring and boring and I did not enjoy. The sauce packets did give it a bit of flavor and they were moist but at the end of the day it was just a fried heavy dough ground meat dumpling and I would not order again, regardless of price. I was not impressed with this restaurant and I don't think I would return and I do not get the hype, but it was not bad. read more

Honestly, I expected more. The honey walnut shrimp were crispy but had 6 measly walnuts and no sauce. The fried rice was the best item in my opinion. Overall average is the best description. read more

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We came here on a Friday night and found the place on Yelp. We got seated right away upon arrival. The fried chicken was decent but the cod was very rubbery! I used a fork to cut thru and it did not work, then I used a knife and it finally cut thru. The fish was definitely overcooked and it was coated in a batter. The fish was so rubbery, my husband and I could not eat it. We told the Server that fish is not suppose to be like this. He took the fish back to the kitchen and came out and said they are "out" of fish, we ordered green beans instead and the dish came back decent. For dessert, we ordered the signature pie and it was on the house. Overall, this is an American Chinese restaurant, I would say like PF Changs. The chef needs to learn how to cook fish because the way it was cooked, it was like a meatloaf! read more

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I came here for dinner on a Thursday at 6 PM. With a colleague. It was empty -ish but by the time we left at 8pm it was packed. I got the sampler appetizer with egg rolls, dumplings, yu kwok their specialty and chicken. My least favorite was yu kwok. The dumplings and salt and pepper chicken were good and the eggrolls were OK. The banana pie was really good. My colleague got the half peking duck buns and he said it was OK. I know this place is very popular but I wouldn't say it's the best Chinese food I've had. read more

Frank Fat's - Banana cream pie - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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