Been wanting to try this restaurant out for a while as it's near home and had good reviews.The food is is decent, pretty much what you can find at any HK cafe and I don't particularly feel like anything stood out.I ordered the chicken nuggets and substituted the rice for fries and also ordered a beef minute steak bun. The fries were soft and crispy (had a coating). The chicken was basic, I have a place for my favorite Taiwanese chicken nuggets and this place didn't beat it. Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with the nuggets here; it's just basic. I think what makes this place standout from the rest is the portion sizes; as it's bigger portion sizes here. Even the milk tea here was fairly basic. The steak sandwich, was decently juicy and had a balance flavor with the onions and mushrooms; but I do feel like it was a bit overdone with the inclusion of mayo. It put the "Fat Boy" in Fat Boy Restaurant, something I could have done without. The bun was nice and toasted.The service could use a bit of work. I was standing near the door for a while as others who have entered after me, and noone even really acknowledges you. It seems to be a trend in this area for restaurants unfortunately. I was also sat at the table closest to the door and it seems intrusive. I'm trying to enjoy my meal and next thing you know, people are standing right next to you. I get that it's a smaller restaurant with limited seating, but I'd like to enjoy my meal in peace; not have people waiting next to me.Free street parking can be found nearby, there's lots. They also accept credit cards, which is a plus.Overall, I'd give it another try. The portions do seem bigger then most HK cafes (made up by the higher price), and the taste is decent. Not a bad experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Simon Y.
A great place in Southeast Vancouver for a quick bite to eat in the Hong Kong cafe style.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Honest Reviews
Food - was good and the portion size was decent. Lots of French fries.Drinks - not as good as other places but acceptablePrice - good valueService - was excellent. Fast efficient servers with really good attitudeOverall - I live in Coquitlam and would drive here for the food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alan Liang
Small and humble place with a SUPER generous amount of food for a quite reasonable price! Servers were kind and polite to us too. I'm bringing my friends in next time ?☝?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Laksa
JJ Jang
Despite not having high expectations, the restaurant turned out to have amazing taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salau Chu (沙騮朱)
Fat Boy's Kitchen, pure Hong Kong style cuisine, the waiters are very friendly and worth recommending, but unfortunately the business hours are Mon-Fri 9am-6pm,Sat and Sun 9am-3pm Evening break.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deborah Cheung
It was a bit expensive when compared to other HK cafes. The food was good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Simon Wong
Location is kind of inconvenience if you don't drive, although the parking is quite easy.Food quality is OK since my order is overcook even it's not busy!Tesla owner will think convenience as plenty of charger is right at front of store!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nikeke M
The taste is pretty good. But the menu really need some updates. Vancouver food is very competitive, the chef should try to come up something new so that guests will not get used to the same taste and stop coming. I’m excited to see the chef create some new stuff! ( Maybe some slight healthier food and etc.) More choice will bring more guest variety and expand the audience group and thus make more money!The space is cozy. Always have to wait these days. (Which is good because it’s popular) The seating r limited. Can’t argue because I can tell the owner tried and did made some changes over the time so the seating is better than before. Thank you for that!The service here is weird. The restaurant is tiny and the seating are limited, the menu is simple. So I think it shouldn’t be that difficult to serve. But the staff here, they always tend to give wrong orders. The waitresses look busy but you just don’t know what they are busy at. They tend to mix up orders. They don’t offer things you actually need, you need to ask them several times and double confirm and now I think triple confirm. (After awhile I feel they are not very focused on the job but maybe on guest or whatever is in their mind)My advice is to focus your mind in serving food and drinks right, make sure at least the cutlets are right, make sure containers are right( before they put attention on some other things)Advice to the owner: get waitresses with more experience, they may not try to act cute or talk cute, but they do make sure the restaurant is functioning with efficiency and clients’ needs are fulfilled. They won’t need customer to ask for containers several times because they know exactly how many containers are needed, even better than customers. ( this is a small thing, but very basic. You get this kind of great service everywhere at restaurants with experienced staff)After all, this is a restaurant which needs high efficiency and accuracy. People who eat here normally has been waiting for a while, it is really unpleasant to get orders mixed up, and waitresses try to act sweet with male guests, but make mistakes and need to apologize back and forth. It makes guests feel very extra, weird and uncomfortable. It’s obvious that the restaurant could have less staff, but better trained ones who actually knows how to make orders right, all customers feel welcomed and not being extra and disturbing.Most guests who come here, are waiting in line, because we love the TASTE. I don’t think people are coming back here for the service provided over the years. The chef is great making food taste so great. Clients don’t have much patience for unpleasant service after a long wait. It’s sad to see the chefs great food paired with poor service.I’ve been a guests here several years now. Looking forward to see some new items, more professional and helpful staff in the future.
Fat Boy Kitchen is a culinary gem, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and an inviting atmosphere. Specializing in hearty comfort food with a modern twist, this eatery serves up an array of delectable dishes that are sure to tantalize the taste buds. From savory classics to innovative creations, each bite is a testament to the chef's skill and the kitchen's dedication to quality. The cozy ambiance and welcoming staff add to the overall dining experience, making Fat Boy Kitchen a must-visit for anyone craving satisfying, flavor-packed meals in a laid-back setting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Declan Tran
Very HK style Cafe.Unfortunately the noodles were overcooked in the hot soup (way too hot).Some other menu items will definitely take me 2 meals.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Michael Hui
Excellent ingredients, skillful cooking, and a calm environment. It reminds me of the best of Hong Kong before the CCP killed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Minute Steak with Two Eggs
Gisele
Really really tasty food. We had the laksa and Taiwanese chicken. They were both very tasty and HUGE portions. Very nice service as well!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Nuggets, Laksa with Grilled Chicken in Rice Noodle Soup
Peter Wong
I ordered via Ubereats this morning. Got the all day breakfast, the macaroni soup that come with an egg and a choice of meat. They forgot the egg in the macaroni soup, also the soup had no taste. I probably got this around 5 to 7 times, each time it came with a big bowl, it came in a small bowl this time which is twice as less macaroni. The all day breakfast eggs were overcooked. Food was bad and I didn't get all my food.
It's really delicious
Been wanting to try this restaurant out for a while as it's near home and had good reviews.The food is is decent, pretty much what you can find at any HK cafe and I don't particularly feel like anything stood out.I ordered the chicken nuggets and substituted the rice for fries and also ordered a beef minute steak bun. The fries were soft and crispy (had a coating). The chicken was basic, I have a place for my favorite Taiwanese chicken nuggets and this place didn't beat it. Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with the nuggets here; it's just basic. I think what makes this place standout from the rest is the portion sizes; as it's bigger portion sizes here. Even the milk tea here was fairly basic. The steak sandwich, was decently juicy and had a balance flavor with the onions and mushrooms; but I do feel like it was a bit overdone with the inclusion of mayo. It put the "Fat Boy" in Fat Boy Restaurant, something I could have done without. The bun was nice and toasted.The service could use a bit of work. I was standing near the door for a while as others who have entered after me, and noone even really acknowledges you. It seems to be a trend in this area for restaurants unfortunately. I was also sat at the table closest to the door and it seems intrusive. I'm trying to enjoy my meal and next thing you know, people are standing right next to you. I get that it's a smaller restaurant with limited seating, but I'd like to enjoy my meal in peace; not have people waiting next to me.Free street parking can be found nearby, there's lots. They also accept credit cards, which is a plus.Overall, I'd give it another try. The portions do seem bigger then most HK cafes (made up by the higher price), and the taste is decent. Not a bad experience.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
A great place in Southeast Vancouver for a quick bite to eat in the Hong Kong cafe style.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Food - was good and the portion size was decent. Lots of French fries.Drinks - not as good as other places but acceptablePrice - good valueService - was excellent. Fast efficient servers with really good attitudeOverall - I live in Coquitlam and would drive here for the food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small and humble place with a SUPER generous amount of food for a quite reasonable price! Servers were kind and polite to us too. I'm bringing my friends in next time ?☝?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Laksa
Despite not having high expectations, the restaurant turned out to have amazing taste.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fat Boy's Kitchen, pure Hong Kong style cuisine, the waiters are very friendly and worth recommending, but unfortunately the business hours are Mon-Fri 9am-6pm,Sat and Sun 9am-3pm Evening break.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a bit expensive when compared to other HK cafes. The food was good though.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Location is kind of inconvenience if you don't drive, although the parking is quite easy.Food quality is OK since my order is overcook even it's not busy!Tesla owner will think convenience as plenty of charger is right at front of store!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The taste is pretty good. But the menu really need some updates. Vancouver food is very competitive, the chef should try to come up something new so that guests will not get used to the same taste and stop coming. I’m excited to see the chef create some new stuff! ( Maybe some slight healthier food and etc.) More choice will bring more guest variety and expand the audience group and thus make more money!The space is cozy. Always have to wait these days. (Which is good because it’s popular) The seating r limited. Can’t argue because I can tell the owner tried and did made some changes over the time so the seating is better than before. Thank you for that!The service here is weird. The restaurant is tiny and the seating are limited, the menu is simple. So I think it shouldn’t be that difficult to serve. But the staff here, they always tend to give wrong orders. The waitresses look busy but you just don’t know what they are busy at. They tend to mix up orders. They don’t offer things you actually need, you need to ask them several times and double confirm and now I think triple confirm. (After awhile I feel they are not very focused on the job but maybe on guest or whatever is in their mind)My advice is to focus your mind in serving food and drinks right, make sure at least the cutlets are right, make sure containers are right( before they put attention on some other things)Advice to the owner: get waitresses with more experience, they may not try to act cute or talk cute, but they do make sure the restaurant is functioning with efficiency and clients’ needs are fulfilled. They won’t need customer to ask for containers several times because they know exactly how many containers are needed, even better than customers. ( this is a small thing, but very basic. You get this kind of great service everywhere at restaurants with experienced staff)After all, this is a restaurant which needs high efficiency and accuracy. People who eat here normally has been waiting for a while, it is really unpleasant to get orders mixed up, and waitresses try to act sweet with male guests, but make mistakes and need to apologize back and forth. It makes guests feel very extra, weird and uncomfortable. It’s obvious that the restaurant could have less staff, but better trained ones who actually knows how to make orders right, all customers feel welcomed and not being extra and disturbing.Most guests who come here, are waiting in line, because we love the TASTE. I don’t think people are coming back here for the service provided over the years. The chef is great making food taste so great. Clients don’t have much patience for unpleasant service after a long wait. It’s sad to see the chefs great food paired with poor service.I’ve been a guests here several years now. Looking forward to see some new items, more professional and helpful staff in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
Fat Boy Kitchen is a culinary gem, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and an inviting atmosphere. Specializing in hearty comfort food with a modern twist, this eatery serves up an array of delectable dishes that are sure to tantalize the taste buds. From savory classics to innovative creations, each bite is a testament to the chef's skill and the kitchen's dedication to quality. The cozy ambiance and welcoming staff add to the overall dining experience, making Fat Boy Kitchen a must-visit for anyone craving satisfying, flavor-packed meals in a laid-back setting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Very HK style Cafe.Unfortunately the noodles were overcooked in the hot soup (way too hot).Some other menu items will definitely take me 2 meals.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Excellent ingredients, skillful cooking, and a calm environment. It reminds me of the best of Hong Kong before the CCP killed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Minute Steak with Two Eggs
Really really tasty food. We had the laksa and Taiwanese chicken. They were both very tasty and HUGE portions. Very nice service as well!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Nuggets, Laksa with Grilled Chicken in Rice Noodle Soup
I ordered via Ubereats this morning. Got the all day breakfast, the macaroni soup that come with an egg and a choice of meat. They forgot the egg in the macaroni soup, also the soup had no taste. I probably got this around 5 to 7 times, each time it came with a big bowl, it came in a small bowl this time which is twice as less macaroni. The all day breakfast eggs were overcooked. Food was bad and I didn't get all my food.