It pains me to write this review. I thought that both Fat Mao locations were the same, but they aren’t. In fact, they don’t even seem affiliated. Like, at all. Admittedly it’s unfair to rate this Helmcken location in the context of the Chinatown one. But here I go: avoid the Helmcken one at all costs. Go to Chinatown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Marty J.
Overpriced and below average food. Obvious flavouring agents/msg and the pork was absolutely disgusting, had a strong foul smell and taste like it was from an old pig. Never again. Chef Hung was way better shame it's no more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Stone V
I ordered the curry chicken with the recommended wonton noodles.It was the best bowl of soup I have ever had. Full stop.If you've ever enjoyed a bowl of noodles, you absolutely MUST come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophie Salmon
Best noodle soup! We love fat mao ?❤️
Adrián Lucardi
The beef brisket with wide noodles is way better than the chicken leg with wonton noodles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Beef Noodles
S Darwish
Decent bowl of noodles, but a bit pricy and too noisy
An elevated and unique Asian restaurant in the area that is clean and a little away from the traffic on Granville. My chicken was delicious and fell off the bone, the curry broth was flavourful as well. The iced tea was also good but nothing out of the ordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Khao Soi Chicken Curry Noodles
Law Rence H
Good place for lunch… always craving for boat noodles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
E Z
The noodle soup had great presentation but the taste was just alright. The music was quite loud so it was a bit harder to talk.
The food here was absolutely delicious. We started with roti and curry, which lived up to my expectations. The 'Braised Beef Noodles' were particularly satisfying with their generous portion of tender beef. I really liked the 'Nham Ngeaw' as well, a Northern Thai-style noodle dish I’d never tried before, which offered a delightful combination of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors all in one bowl. The chicken in the soup was also very tender.While I’m eager to try more of their menu in the future, I have to admit, the food is a bit pricey for a casual lunch menu. It’s still surprising that our bill came to over 60 dollars including tips considering this is Vancouver?♀️The quality and portion size of the food were certainly filling though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nham Ngeaw, Roti with Curry, Braised Beef Noodles
Kevin Travelling Tips
Good taste for duck noodle dish but to be 100% honest, not as good as the original fat maa place in Chinatown. They’re absolutely delicious there!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Manu Gill
Excellent chicken curry, great service
Eve Bennett
Hot and sour fish soup is the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Seafood Noodles
DD RR
Really enjoyed the khao soi and fried egg salad! Roti with condensed milk was delicious as well! Definitely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Khao Soi Chicken Curry Noodles
It pains me to write this review. I thought that both Fat Mao locations were the same, but they aren’t. In fact, they don’t even seem affiliated. Like, at all. Admittedly it’s unfair to rate this Helmcken location in the context of the Chinatown one. But here I go: avoid the Helmcken one at all costs. Go to Chinatown.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Overpriced and below average food. Obvious flavouring agents/msg and the pork was absolutely disgusting, had a strong foul smell and taste like it was from an old pig. Never again. Chef Hung was way better shame it's no more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I ordered the curry chicken with the recommended wonton noodles.It was the best bowl of soup I have ever had. Full stop.If you've ever enjoyed a bowl of noodles, you absolutely MUST come here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best noodle soup! We love fat mao ?❤️
The beef brisket with wide noodles is way better than the chicken leg with wonton noodles
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Beef Noodles
Decent bowl of noodles, but a bit pricy and too noisy
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Roti with Curry
Absolutely outstanding Khao Soi! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian Khao Soi
An elevated and unique Asian restaurant in the area that is clean and a little away from the traffic on Granville. My chicken was delicious and fell off the bone, the curry broth was flavourful as well. The iced tea was also good but nothing out of the ordinary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Khao Soi Chicken Curry Noodles
Good place for lunch… always craving for boat noodles.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The noodle soup had great presentation but the taste was just alright. The music was quite loud so it was a bit harder to talk.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
The food here was absolutely delicious. We started with roti and curry, which lived up to my expectations. The 'Braised Beef Noodles' were particularly satisfying with their generous portion of tender beef. I really liked the 'Nham Ngeaw' as well, a Northern Thai-style noodle dish I’d never tried before, which offered a delightful combination of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors all in one bowl. The chicken in the soup was also very tender.While I’m eager to try more of their menu in the future, I have to admit, the food is a bit pricey for a casual lunch menu. It’s still surprising that our bill came to over 60 dollars including tips considering this is Vancouver?♀️The quality and portion size of the food were certainly filling though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nham Ngeaw, Roti with Curry, Braised Beef Noodles
Good taste for duck noodle dish but to be 100% honest, not as good as the original fat maa place in Chinatown. They’re absolutely delicious there!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Excellent chicken curry, great service
Hot and sour fish soup is the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Seafood Noodles
Really enjoyed the khao soi and fried egg salad! Roti with condensed milk was delicious as well! Definitely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Khao Soi Chicken Curry Noodles