Update - I had read on Reddit that they had scaled back their hours and dining options. But I really wanted to get their crispy pork belly for the Super Bowl and then also celebrate the upcoming lunar new year in Petaluma with hot pot and take friends who have never experienced it. I could never get an answer when I called. I drove by to check on Fantasy and it looks like they are closed!! But for good? Mixed signals. Googling them says they're temporarily closed. Then here on yelp, there is no confirmation of that. But then the photo I took from their door says they're selling the tableware and the sign in Chinese is saying that if somebody wants to take on the business to call that number. I really hope another business that is legit and has hot pot takes over. Maybe they are on a lease that has kept them there? My best outcome wish for them is that they can open up in a better location that is more of a strip mall. The current location and the dilapidated sign wasn't good advertising for new patrons, sigh. please come back! Or if you start up another restaurant, please let me know! read more

Fantasy Restaurant - Sad sign that I hope is temporary - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

I totally was that weird kid who ate strange food growing up. I would rather eat lobster or artichokes than chicken or green beans, and given the choice I'd gladly eat my body weight in dim sum over basically any other food. That hasn't changed at all for me as an adult! In Sonoma county there was really just one place with dim sum, and lots of people wanted more options. I tried other restaurants with their dim sum adjacent menus, but they were pretty mediocre and mostly focused on fried pot stickers or the occasional steamed siu mai. Once I heard fantasy was starting a true dim sum menu, I knew we had to try it. The day we arrived I was solidly in my third trimester of pregnancy and getting around was a chore, but that wasn't going to keep me from dim sum. We were the only guests the whole time on the day we went there, which was weird to me given how good the food ended up being! Service was great, super friendly and just lovely folks. The restaurant was clean and we'll organized, and the menu was a good mix of traditional favorites and some trendy BAO for the insta. We ordered a little of everything , which to me is why dim sum is so fun. Food came out super fast, and we tucked right in. Surprisingly to me, my favorite dish is one hubs picked on a whim, the spicy won tons. The flavors and textures were on point, and even with pregnancy heartburn, the spice on these things was well worth it. Super delicious. I felt the pandan and black sesame bao were overly trendy for my taste, but I'm sure those who are new to dim sum could see these options as easy introduction into the food. Really good experience here with very tasty food, nice people and quality dishes. I'm still getting over the idea of expensive dim sum because of growing up eating it in SF with low costs in a humble setting, but for this overall experience I felt the prices were fine. I will definitely be back, and eager to try the rest of the items on their menu. read more

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I was very surprised by how great this place was as it was not my expectation to find good Chinese food out in Petaluma. However, I was very impressed as the food was exceptional from start to finish. The steamed fish was a standout: perfectly cooked, delicate, and full of fresh, clean flavor. The duck was equally impressive--tender, juicy, and well seasoned. Besides that, the crispy pork belly is a staple and it did not disappoint here. Had a very nice and hearty meal! If you're looking for Chinese food in the area, then I definitely recommend coming to this place! read more

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For Cantonese food in Petaluma, this place is pretty legit! They have the BBQ meats hanging and that's when one knows, the Cantonese food will be pretty authentic. Even though it's next to a Quick shop seemingly looking like a 7/11, he interior decor of this restaurant, is well decorated for Chinese new year and clean for the most part. Their roast pork belly is tender and skin is extra crunchy. Do order their Lobster noodles! The lobster is superbly fresh and they even have the tank displaying the seafood! It's delicious and well worth the $30. My husband likes Westlake beef soup and it was on point. Their fresh steamed soy sauce fish was $60 per pound, which is way overpriced. It was probably priced that way because of CNY! We opted to just get their sea bass steamed collar. It was on the chewy side. I would skip it or order it another way like maybe in the clay pot. They have a sport's tv screen playing which helps with the ambiance as well as a screen of food photos next to the entree names, which was helpful! Service was attentive. They charge for tea. One can't be picky since this is the only Cantonese restaurant that is pretty authentic for this neighbor. They even had roast duck, beef stew daikon clay pot, bitter melon entree, bbq pork chopped to order, hot pot and etc. roast duck was a bit overrated. I've had better. Overall, if one is craving for authentic Cantonese food in Petaluma, go here! read more

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I ate there Christmas Day with my daughter. Their food is addicting. Ate here with a friend today. We had sizzling prawns and scallops,steamed sea bass collar and vegetarian chow fun. Everything was delicious, the vegetables were perfectly cooked and crisp, the scallops were the best I ever had in a restaurant and the sea bass collar was so delicate and tasty. Can't wait to try other new dishes from their extensive menu. Service was warm and attentive. The restaurant is so clean and attractive and authentic, read more

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The hot pot experience was above average overall. The broth had good flavor, though it wasn't anything especially memorable, and the ingredient selection was solid but fairly standard. read more

Fantasy Restaurant - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

Great food and generous portions! The bbq pork won ton soup was huge and had a very generous portion of bbq pork; egg rolls were perfect and the xlb Shanghai soup dumplings were delicious! As usual, I over ordered! But leftovers were good next day read more

Fantasy Restaurant - Pork won ton soup - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

I got the BBQ port and roast port belly and salted fish with chicken fried rice take-away. I arrived at 11:30 AM on Sunday and they opened right on time. the BBQ meats are fresh and hot, not leftovers from the day before. Food taste authentic and spot on with Hong Kong style cooking. I am impressed. I wish they would open also restaurant in my home town of Concord. I will return next time i'm in Petaluma. read more

Fantasy Restaurant - hot and fresh! taken on Sunday 01/19/2025 right when they open at 11:30 AM. - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

I recently had my first ever "hot pot" experience at the fantasy restaurant in Petaluma. Not sure what I was waiting for, but we will definitely do it again soon, I hope. Not every Cantonese restaurant is set up for hot pot. It requires built in heating elements within the dining tables. Kind of like fondue, you order the soup base and vegetables and meats that you will then cook yourself in the pot. It might help if you go with somebody that has done it before because I didn't get the indication that the servers would be all that helpful in that regard. I guess that's one reason why I give them four stars and not five. The service wasn't overly friendly in anyway but more like efficient. But really what does that matter when the hot pots themselves are super delicious when combined with the sauce combinations, the fresh ingredients that go into them and the warmth you get all over from having a nice Ramen-like hot pot for lunch or dinner. read more

I hope they don't close down for good, Their food is fantastic and they keep with the traditional Chinese cuisine, similar to the great restaurants in Chinatown in San Francisco, plus they sold food you can't get in Sonoma or Marin. they really need to upgrade their Menu and put a decent sign outside, for years I drove by their place and couldn't tell what kind of place it was, it was so small and out of the way. it might help them to rent a better location because Business in Petaluma is picking up due to the thousands of new people moving in, and we need a good Chinese Restaurant in Petaluma. read more

Had a great lunch today. The server was very attentive. The roast pork was marvelous - crispy skin, juicy and tender meat. The stirred fried beef Ho Fun was flavorful. The salted fish and chicken fried rice was tasty. Each grain of rice was coated deliciously. read more

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Great food and very friendly people. Their bbq pork is amazing. Will definitely be coming back.

Fantasy Restaurant is my favorite local Chinese restaurant and they recently upgraded by added some delicious new dishes to their menu. We now have Dim Sum in Petaluma! The XO rolled rice noodles are scrumptious. We also had the hot pot which is yummy and fun for the whole family to cook at the table. The staff are friendly, helpful, and very accommodating to the needs of children. read more

I actually don't know where to start. It was my dad's birthday, and he told me he wanted Chinese food and wanted to go to Fantasy Restaurant. When we walked in the door it felt like something that I didn't know was missing was now back in my life. You have the live lobster and crab tanks as you walk in with hanging pork off to the right. But there was an elegance that was modern and serine. There was a beautiful wine rack and what looked like Sake taps behind the counter. Right away we were greeted by Joanne, hopefully I spelled that right and were given a table. We started off with their Honey Pork and both my dad and I have to say it is the best we have ever had in our lives It was fresh and moist and the flavor was exactly on point. The second plate was the Crispy Duck and it was fantastic. Obviously the skin was crispy hence the crispy name but not only was it crispy but it had flavor and we devoured it really fast. Next, we got the Hot and Sour Soup which had great flavor but unfortunately for both me it was to spicy and I could only get through half of my bowl before I had to give up. I can't handle the spice but my mom finished it, had seconds and had nothing but good things to say about it. The next thing that came to us was Fried Shrimp and Rice Balls. Now these were great. We were told they were hot, not spicy hot but temp hot. They were the size of a baseball and when I opened mine up, I could see the steam rising up and I knew it was gonna be hot. After a couple of seconds I couldn't help myself and gave it a whirl. It was so good, the tempura was light and the mixture between the shrimp and the rice all chopped together was magical. Now I have to say is when the true test for a Chinese restaurant comes for me, and that is how they make their honey prawns. Well WINNER WINNER HONEY PRAWN DINNER. Wow not only did they use real prawns unlike every other place that says they do, but you actually get shrimp. Not only were the prawns huge, but the sauce was perfect. I could go back every day and eat that. The last thing we got was the combination fried rice and again, it was a homerun. The rice was cooked perfect, the chicken, pork, eggs, everything was just amazing. This is a Restaurant that deserves more people to know about it. I am in shock at how good every plate was and how they were able to pack so many flavors into every bite. This is definitely a restaurant that I will be going back and I hope this review gets more people around Sonoma County to give it a shot. It is worth every penny. read more

Hot pot / shabu / whatever you wish to call it - they do it well ! Great Hong Kong style food ! Favorite Chinese food in the northbay !

Fantasy has amazing hot pot, though we've come here repeatedly for their other excellent dishes. But it's the hot pot that drives my daughter to ask to come here every few days, and I can't say I disagree. read more

This place rocks! I lived just a couple blocks from here for a few years and became a regular. Their duck is incredible and so is their orange and sesame chicken those were all my go-tos. The people there are really kind and they get the food out quick. We often called and ordered to-go but the inside is very comfortable as well. read more

I have eaten Asian cuisine all over the bayarea. This funky looking place has the finest overall tasting dishes. I will drive miles to get a decent BBC pork, theirs is easily the best. I had the Honey Walnut Prawns and they were magnificent, wow, crunchy and fresh and not tiny little shrimp, these were large prawns. My only native is the Hot and sour soup was a touch to spicy for me, but i just may be a snowflake when it comes to spicy foods. Overall a fantastic meal. Note to self never judge a book by its cover. read more

I wanted hot pot, but I learned it's only served for dinner. So take note if that if you are looking for the same. I stayed and ordered one of their specials. It was the sea bass collar with tofu in clay pot. The brown sauce with the tofu was my favorite part of this dish. The BBQ pork buns were yummy! I recommend them! read more

Fantasy Restaurant - Steamed BBQ Pork Bun - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

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We enjoyed the hot pot a lot. The broth got better as we cooked the meat and vegetables, so we took the leftovers home and had a wonderful noodle and won ton meal in a couple of days. We had to return soon after for their siu yuk - roast pork. Really nice having a restaurant with these offerings in Petaluma. read more

Fantasy Restaurant - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

Very very VERY bad service. Asked for two orders of steamed pork bun. Only got 1 because they forgot about my order and didn't communicate. Then I was made to stand right in the middle in front of everyone and blocking the walkway and other customers waiting to order. Gave it another shot and ordered pipa duck. They said I have to order in advance so I called in and ordered at 12pm. I kept mentioning I want pipa duck and they said it was the same as roast duck even tho I specifically specified pipa duck only. They said order would be ready at 6:30pm. A good 6 hours notice. They didn't even have it ready and tried to sell me roast duck. Told me pipa duck needs to be ordered 24 hours in advance but did not disclose that to me nor does it say on their site. It just said (order in advance). Horrible service and horrible compensation. read more

The restaurant decor is quite nice, but I feel like the Chinese food is just okay. I've done takeout here a few times and each time I felt like the food was about average with a typical Chinese restaurant. My standards for Chinese food may be pretty high though given the large number of options available for good Chinese food in the bay area. But I feel like this is a very reasonable place to grab some quick takeout. read more

Not sure if they changed owners, but price gauging your customers is illegal - Covid or no Covid! This place is no Fantasy, it's a freaking NIGHTMARE! $15 for a pot of tea, they're not even located in SF! The city won't charge outrageous prices for tea, some places are still free. And where's the beef in their Mongolian beef, don't make the mistake of ordering any beef dishes off their menu. The spareribs consisted of all bones, and was overwhelmed with pineapples. The duck was old, had way better whole ducks in SF for cheaper. There's a mandated 18% gratuity added to your bill. There were only 2 tables when we dined, this place will eventually go out of business, it's highway robbery the prices they're charging. Our non-fulfilling dishes made our total bill go over $200, that's insane! Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. P.S. Some Yelpers feel the same way, read their honest reviews. read more

I was so happy to find a place that does hot pot in Sonoma county! And the food is amazing. The front is a little hard to see initially but once you're inside it's clean and well kept. We went for the spicy soup, I've tried mild and medium and would recommend going mild unless you're a big spice fan. This trip we got the premium tender beef, supreme lamb shoulder and tiger prawns (deveined but not de-shelled). The PT beef is definitely my favorite, then the lamb. Sliced pork is great too! For 2 people we got 3 meats, 3 veggies and 2 noodles (could have done with 1 noodle) and both ate our fill of everything. Don't forget to order sauces for dipping! The service is great! A little on the slow side at times. But the quality of the food definitley makes it worth it. read more

Fantasy Restaurant - Hot pot. Napa cabbage. Egg noodles. Leak flower sauce. - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

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Delicious and absolutely authentic, unlike so many of the Chinese restaurants in this area. Staff is very nice too. We love the steamed fish! read more

We were excited to see that there was a local hot pot place. However, we didn't see anywhere that they only offered it at dinner time but we made the best of it. As this was our first time we tried a little of everything. We sat at a large round table which was fine for the 5 of us. Except we were right next to the lobster tank and it was pretty loud. It made conversation difficult if you weren't sitting right next to someone. The salt and pepper pork chops were lightly battered and fried. Great crisp to them and cooked perfectly. The BBQ Pork egg noodle soup has broth that was so flavorful and the texture of the won tons were great. We will definitely be ordering both of those dishes again. The roast pork had great texture and some pieces had more flavor than others. However, it was on the edge of being cold which for something that has such high fat content was almost an unpleasant texture in your mouth. The beef chow fun had good flavor and the meat was tender for the most part. But that is where the greatness for us stopped. The other dishes were lack luster. Either lacking in flavor or (in the case of the sesame chicken) the meat was dry and hard to chew. The Shrimp fried rice was beautiful to look at but lacked flavor overall. The short rib clay pot was tough. read more

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My prayers have been answered. Hidden away in a quiet corner of Sonoma county lies this sweet little joint that sells the hot pot of my dreams. For the last few years I have been driving down to Oakland to get my fix, but along the way I have been passing this little hidden gem in Sonoma county. There is so little information about this place online. I have looked up countless times where a hot pot place is located near me, but was always directed to San Fran. First and most importantly, the broth. Their house original is a simple bone broth that is rich and smooth. My personal favorite is the homemade spicy. It has lots of peppers floating in it and has that amazing Chinese spice fragrance. Ask for it mild if you don't want your tongue to burn. Mild was delicious, next time I'll try medium. Secondly the meats and veggies. For such a small and quiet restaurant, the selection is great, and oh so fresh. We selected the beef slice, potato, bean curd, Chinese doughnuts and instant noodles. They had seafood, lamb, a great selection of mushrooms and veggies... There was so much to choose from, and only two of us so I had to hold back. Finally, my favorite part was the sauces. I opted for the house made chili sauce, that was smokey and spicy. A little went a long way, but it was an amazing addition. I also got housing and seaseme that added great variety to my bites. The staff was kind and attentive, the food came out quickly. It was the perfect combination of affordable and delicious. If you know hot pot, you will love it. I need more people to know about this place, because I absolutely loved it. Don't think twice, go check this spot out. Apparently their other food is good too, I'll have to go back with more people so I can keep ordering! read more

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Looking for the most amazing roast duck? This is the place. Better than duck in Hong Kong! Roast pork belly is the best too. They also sell salted garlic peanuts in tubs! read more

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The food is absolutely delicious. If you want real Chinese food from Canton, this is the place. Yes people it's pricey, hello Covid. Be grateful they are still in business. Covid has ruined prices for everything let's be honest. Please do not dwell on the fact that now your dish now costs more. If you do then you're missing out on authentic Chinese food and the fact that you don't have to cross Golden Gate Bridge for the amazing food. The owner is really nice, the place itself is clean for sure. Everything we ordered was scrumptious. read more

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Greatest Hotpot style dinners in the NorthBay. They had a selection of foods I couldn't find locally and the quality was excellent. read more

We have Chinese hot pot in Petaluma! I have had their bbq but first time for hot pot. Super delicious and great service. We are going back next week. Now we don't have to drive to SF for our hot pot. read more

A great lunch or dinner spot. Great food!! We had the Chicken chow mein noodles , Mongolian beef & the Orange chicken. My Grandson loved the chow mein & Orange chicken. Orange chicken was fresh and crispy! Mongolian beef was tender! Each plate was perfect!! Not overly salty.. Felt good after the huge lunch. With plenty of leftovers for the 3 of us!! Good value for the quality meal. Food came out kind of sporadic as it took a little bit to get all 3 dishes to the table. Service was excellent tho! We'll be back for their great BBQ pork !! read more

This is the ONLY place in North Bay to get authentic Chinese (specifically Cantonese style) food. It satisfies a craving without having to head to Oakland or SF. The food lacks a bit of "wok hei", aka breath of the wok to give it the true smokey flavors of Cantonese food. A couple of dishes I would recommend: If you can handle spice: Spicy Pork Ear Spicy Beef Tendon Crispy Roast Pork (Tends to be on the leaner) Honey BBQ Pork Princess Chicken Roast Duck Sugar Pea Sprouts Chicken and Salted Fish fried rice (not on menu) read more

My first time here trying the individual hot pot. Broth is so tasty. Meat and vegetables are so fresh and good portion. It was so good that I forgot to take pictures!!!! Service is great. I can't wait to come back! read more

Love this place. Quality ingredients, dishes are authentic and not sweetened (except for dishes known for sweetness, like orange chicken), very tasty food. And the duck dishes are awesome! read more

WOW. We've driven past this place so many times and never stopped, and we finally did! I'm so glad we did: the prices are insanely good and the food is amazing. We found out it's take out only but one of the staff came out to take our order: it took less than 10 mins for them to prep our meal. We picked two items on special. They have soooo many menu items you will want for nothing: Hong Kong BBQ, hot pot and so much more! We were so impressed with our food - orange chicken had literal orange on top, and my shredded duck stir fry was so delish. Tons of food in the portion, we ended up splitting ours in half to save some. Can't recommend this place enough - support local biz!! read more

Fantasy Restaurant - Orange chicken - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

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We have been here a few times. The food is always fresh. I recommend having the hot pot, but only order 3-5 items for your group. We over ordered by A LOT. The steak is thinly sliced and delicious. The crabs are in a tank, so you know they're fresh. Service was prompt. read more

This is an update to my original review about their hot pot. We recently went to have hot pot there again and actually, was quite pleased with the experience. The house original broth and house spicy broth were both umami packed and flavorful -- orders of magnitude better than what we had the first time around. I know there's a trend with hot pot restaurants to charge for the sauces, so I don't want to give the impression that Fantasy is doing something unsavory, but most of the places, even high end places, will charge $3-4 per person for the sauce bar. At Fantasy, you order the sauces a la carte and it's not cheap. $2 for shacha (Chinese bbq sauce), $2 for chili sauce... ok that's not terrible, there's actually enough quantity for both of these for two people (even some left over, which we took home). What really got me was $1.50 upcharge each for cilantro and green onions -- this is totally insane to me because I can get the entire bunch of cilantro for 99 cents at Safeway. IMHO, the garnishes should be free. Regarding the hot pot prices -- the soup bases were on par with other restaurants, though you get a lot less because they serve their hot pot in small, individual pots. The meat, veggies, and other items were reasonably priced, especially for the quantity. All in all, it was pretty decent. We still prefer having hot pot at home -- it's far more economical, but in a pinch, when we're out of hot pot soup base, we'd definitely head to Fantasy again. FWIW we also tried to order some roast pork belly by weight but were told ordering by weight is only for to-go orders... no way we're paying 50% more for 1/2 the amount of meat. It's crazy to me that throwing the meat onto a plate incurs such a steep markup. It's not like you get something different or better if you eat it in the restaurant, but I don't make the rules :) read more

Fantasy Restaurant - To-go BBQ prices as of 1/22/23. When you phone in orders to go, be sure you're ordering the BBQ by weight and confirm the price. - Cantonese Near Me - Petaluma, California

We came here last minute on Christmas because our plans through because of covid. Driving up it seem kind of like a hole in the wall restaurant. Our table ordered hot pot and I was happy to see that we each had our own pot. Some items were pricey but what isn't these days. We ordered beef, shrimp, pork, noodles, potatoes, cabbage and I don't even know what else. They also have these little side tables to bring up next to your table so it's not so crowded. We also ordered a few sauces but I just remember 1 was a chili sauce. Everyone was super nice and tons of traffic for to go orders. We can't wait to go back. read more

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I love Fantasy, its delicious Cantonese style of cooking, being a native of S.F., growing up in Chinatown with that style. I love the roasted duck wonton noodles soup, the pork belly with crispy skin and the Westlake minced beef soup. Everything is delicious! Plus, snow pea sprouts. read more