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Awesome girls night spot! My friends and I went here last night had a ton of fun. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. For cocktails we got the cry baby and the baby's blossom. Both were so good but I did like the cry baby a bit more. We got a ton of dishes and shared them (I'd recommend this so you can try everything!). Fried chicken bao buns - these were so good! A unique take on bao buns and so yummy. The chicken was delicious and I'd get these again! Crab Rangoons - also delicious! The sauce tastes a little bit different than the normal sauce that comes with crab Rangoons but it was so good! I really liked that little twist. They also had a ton of filling so I'd get this again. Rice cakes- these were okay. The presentation was pretty but compared to the rest of the food these were just okay. I wouldn't get them again. Pad Thai- DELICIOUS. My favorite of everything we ordered. The noodles were perfectly saucy and it was so yummy. Even when I was full I just wanted more of the noodles because they were that good. Tempura sweet potato roll- given the name, expect it to be sweet. It's yummy but it was more sweet than I expected. Salmon teriyaki - soooo good. The pineapple adds such a good flavor to it, I would totally get this again. Overall I'd recommend this spot! The food and drinks were great, and the service was quick! I'll definitely be back!
I'm actually surprised the reviews for this place aren't a bit higher. For one, the location is pretty solid (for Southie, at least) and for two, there's something for everyone (assuming you're good with Asian fusion). I'm not sure I'd come here for sushi, since there are plenty of other options elsewhere, but the main dishes aren't bad. I've had the Thai Curry Noodles, which while they don't have the traditional flavor, are super creamy and hit the spot. This time, I went with the Spicy Beef Noodles, which had a nice flavor, even if a bit one note with the spice. The portions are also pretty big, which is always a plus in my book. The vibes are fun - you could really come for food or drinks (or both). Despite being busy, we got our food in a reasonable timeframe. For Asian in Southie, no complaints from me.
Wow we stopped by Fat Baby for a last minute dinner for my fiancé's birthday since we were in the area. The place was pretty packed but we were able to sit at the bar immediately. Our bartender was so friendly, and my espresso martini (with star anise and some Asian flavors) was great! Lively fun crowd and ambiance. We were surprised by how delicious and affordable the meal was! Hand rolls were amazing at around $5-6 each - we especially loved the wagyu and hamachi. I'd pass on the tuna. Mongolian beef and chicken were both great, even the noodles were yummy! Will definitely be back for more hand rolls and to try more Asian fusion dishes. Happy we found this place.
What am I if not a fat baby? I went on a Tuesday night, so it was much quieter, but I can imagine how lively it would be on the weekend! Very chill and relaxing vibe. The servers were also very attentive. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the salt and pepper chicken (the dipping sauce was addictive), Brussels sprouts, and so beefy rolls (I know, I was surprised too). I would skip the spare ribs (way too heavy on the soy sauce without any sweetness to balance it out) and the orange chicken (Trader Joe's mandarin chicken is better). The lo mein was okay, and so were the wontons (next time I want to try the chili wontons).
We ordered take out from Fat Baby while visiting Boston. It was delicious. We had a couple of dishes such as the Fried Chicken Bao, Short Rib Chow Mein, and sushi (that I can't remember the name to). The short rib lo mein was the best thing on the menu!!! So flavorful and moist. It wasn't chewy or dry at all. O would go back and dine in for sure. We didn't experience the service or ambiance since we did take out.
note: this is a review only for the maki monday special. after seeing the fatbaby $32 "all you can eat" maki monday promotion on instagram, i made it a mission to eat at fatbaby. as a new southie resident when this first monday rolled around fattbaby was my first stop. the decor of the interior is nice with florals and dark wooden paneling around the restaurant itself. it was pretty busy for monday and we walked in with no reservation and were able to snag bar seats. maki monday is only a few select rolls on the menu and the rules are this: 2 rolls for each of the first two orders, and after that, it's one roll per order. i went in confident that i would be able to crush 5 rolls flat but there was a considerable wait time between each order of rolls. not sure if this is AYCE strategy or if it was because they were genuinely busy. the rolls themselves were smaller than i was expecting but were tasty nonetheless. i got the spicy tuna, the weekender, the crunchy maki, and the weekly special. all were great. there is a rule of no sharing so i wasn't able to experience what the rest of my party had but we liked it well enough. the drinks looked fun so we will be back to try more of the menu and the drinks!
Fat Baby is one of our favorite places for a casual, tasty dinner out in Southie. They offer a variety of Asian dishes from classics like orange chicken and beef and broccoli to sushi rolls, bao buns, and dumplings. Sometimes Asian fusion restaurants can sacrifice quality for overly broad menus but Fat Baby pulls off well-executed dishes across the board with bright, rich flavors. They also have great cocktails and a solid wine and beer selection.
My friend and I came here for dinner on a Friday. We had a reservation but it wasn't too crowded so we probably would have been fine without it. Service was friendly and attentive and ambiance was comfortable. To drink I ordered the Fresh Start, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was very refreshing and light. I do think it could have used a little more vodka but other than that I was satisfied. To eat I ordered three fried chicken bao and the mushroom dumplings. I loved the bao and the dumplings were delicious too, but I'm docking a star because I found a large piece of plastic in my dumplings. The waiter was very apologetic and comped that dish but it's a little hard to imagine how that ended up in my food... all in all I would give Fat Baby another try next time I'm in the area and would certainly come back again for cocktails, if nothing else.
Great service, great food, great drinks. Definitely recommend for a good date night with the girls or your significant other! Our waitress was extremely nice and accommodating
Fat Baby is the embodiment of Tik Tok in a restaurant. It's a vibey fusion restaurant that plays Gen Z music. Service was fine. The server didn't check on us that much but they do have lots of food runners to get the food out when it's ready. I would suggest focusing on the left side of the menu and highlight anything fried as their fried food was amazing. I was intrigued by the interesting ingredients of their sushi rolls, but I felt like the flavors clashed more than went together. Last note, they have surprisingly very cheap beer. What we ate: - Fried Chicken Bao: Amazing, must try - Fried Tofu Bao: Really good, great option for the vegetarians - Rice Cakes: Really good! The fried cakes were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Great! - Coconut Shrimp: This breading and fry was done to perfection. - Avocado Roll: This was the best roll we got. Less ingredients than other rolls but the flavors mixed well - Spicy Tuna Roll: Wasn't a fan of the aji amarillo sauce with this roll. Too sweet to go with the rest of the roll.
This lively bar/restaurant is a fun location in Southie. The food is prepared well and quite tasty. The bar is also fun and lively, it's a nice stop along the way for a night out or if you're looking to have some fun and hangout for a bit.
Cool digs with aged (or meant to look aged) brick and Asian murals. Lots of bar seats and high tops with some booths. The menu is half sushi, half Asian fusion. We tried the latter. Wings: Honey habanero with decent crunch, decent moisture, noit quite juicy but definitely not dry. Sauce had a bit of heat and more sweet, but very lightly applied. Not saying they were a frozen product or bad, but just kinda "there." Decent enough; no better, no worse. Fried dumplings: Ditto. Scallion pancake: Ditto on the pancake, but unique and impressive whipped edamame dip made with hummus. Brussels Sprouts: Billed as kung pao and had peanut crumbs, but not much sauce or zip to it. Again, pleasant enough, but just kinda "there." Boneless Ribs: Tasted more like marinated steak tips, with not much glaze, not much flavor, and a dry feel. Broccolini was voluminous, but I think mostly regular broccoli, and mostly stalks. It's a fun place with friendly service and pretty good value. Food isn't bad, and it's certainly creative, but not really compelling enough execution-wise to want to go back.
Came for a quick bite, this place was pretty busy but we were able to get a table pretty quickly for 2 people. The host was cheerful and matched the welcoming vibes of the place. They had a nice bar area with dim lighting. The vibes were nice and seemed like a fun spot to just chill with friends in the booth seating area. They have a variety of rolls including specialties and regular rolls. They also had many other items on the menu including baos and noodles. We got the Spicy Tuna and that was amazing. It was the perfect amount of sauce ratio on it. The vibes were nice and the waitress was pretty attentive while and before we were eating but it did take a bit of time to get our check. read more
Came here early in the evening. Wasn't too busy at the time, but the place gets packed into the later hours pretty quickly. Drinks were good, food was good, ambiance was nice and as expected. Vibes were pretty cool too, it's like a fusion Southie, Asian vibe. Service was just ok. Nothing special. My one complaint is the food needs to be cooked longer.. I ended up accidentally eating raw chicken and I also received an egg where the white was uncooked. I know they serve sushi here, which I love and got, but make sure to cook the poultry products through! No real excuse here since when I order the place was more than half empty. read more
20 days ago
Absolutely loved it! Food and drinks were delicious, staff super friendly, and great music playing. Short rib chow mein...chefs kiss! read more
6 days ago
Awesome girls night spot! My friends and I went here last night had a ton of fun. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. For cocktails we got the cry baby and the baby's blossom. Both were so good but I did like the cry baby a bit more. We got a ton of dishes and shared them (I'd recommend this so you can try everything!). Fried chicken bao buns - these were so good! A unique take on bao buns and so yummy. The chicken was delicious and I'd get these again! Crab Rangoons - also delicious! The sauce tastes a little bit different than the normal sauce that comes with crab Rangoons but it was so good! I really liked that little twist. They also had a ton of filling so I'd get this again. Rice cakes- these were okay. The presentation was pretty but compared to the rest of the food these were just okay. I wouldn't get them again. Pad Thai- DELICIOUS. My favorite of everything we ordered. The noodles were perfectly saucy and it was so yummy. Even when I was full I just wanted more of the noodles because they were that good. Tempura sweet potato roll- given the name, expect it to be sweet. It's yummy but it was more sweet than I expected. Salmon teriyaki - soooo good. The pineapple adds such a good flavor to it, I would totally get this again. Overall I'd recommend this spot! The food and drinks were great, and the service was quick! I'll definitely be back! read more
I'm actually surprised the reviews for this place aren't a bit higher. For one, the location is pretty solid (for Southie, at least) and for two, there's something for everyone (assuming you're good with Asian fusion). I'm not sure I'd come here for sushi, since there are plenty of other options elsewhere, but the main dishes aren't bad. I've had the Thai Curry Noodles, which while they don't have the traditional flavor, are super creamy and hit the spot. This time, I went with the Spicy Beef Noodles, which had a nice flavor, even if a bit one note with the spice. The portions are also pretty big, which is always a plus in my book. The vibes are fun - you could really come for food or drinks (or both). Despite being busy, we got our food in a reasonable timeframe. For Asian in Southie, no complaints from me. read more
8 months ago
Wow we stopped by Fat Baby for a last minute dinner for my fiancé's birthday since we were in the area. The place was pretty packed but we were able to sit at the bar immediately. Our bartender was so friendly, and my espresso martini (with star anise and some Asian flavors) was great! Lively fun crowd and ambiance. We were surprised by how delicious and affordable the meal was! Hand rolls were amazing at around $5-6 each - we especially loved the wagyu and hamachi. I'd pass on the tuna. Mongolian beef and chicken were both great, even the noodles were yummy! Will definitely be back for more hand rolls and to try more Asian fusion dishes. Happy we found this place. read more
What am I if not a fat baby? I went on a Tuesday night, so it was much quieter, but I can imagine how lively it would be on the weekend! Very chill and relaxing vibe. The servers were also very attentive. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the salt and pepper chicken (the dipping sauce was addictive), Brussels sprouts, and so beefy rolls (I know, I was surprised too). I would skip the spare ribs (way too heavy on the soy sauce without any sweetness to balance it out) and the orange chicken (Trader Joe's mandarin chicken is better). The lo mein was okay, and so were the wontons (next time I want to try the chili wontons). read more
1 year ago
We ordered take out from Fat Baby while visiting Boston. It was delicious. We had a couple of dishes such as the Fried Chicken Bao, Short Rib Chow Mein, and sushi (that I can't remember the name to). The short rib lo mein was the best thing on the menu!!! So flavorful and moist. It wasn't chewy or dry at all. O would go back and dine in for sure. We didn't experience the service or ambiance since we did take out. read more
note: this is a review only for the maki monday special. after seeing the fatbaby $32 "all you can eat" maki monday promotion on instagram, i made it a mission to eat at fatbaby. as a new southie resident when this first monday rolled around fattbaby was my first stop. the decor of the interior is nice with florals and dark wooden paneling around the restaurant itself. it was pretty busy for monday and we walked in with no reservation and were able to snag bar seats. maki monday is only a few select rolls on the menu and the rules are this: 2 rolls for each of the first two orders, and after that, it's one roll per order. i went in confident that i would be able to crush 5 rolls flat but there was a considerable wait time between each order of rolls. not sure if this is AYCE strategy or if it was because they were genuinely busy. the rolls themselves were smaller than i was expecting but were tasty nonetheless. i got the spicy tuna, the weekender, the crunchy maki, and the weekly special. all were great. there is a rule of no sharing so i wasn't able to experience what the rest of my party had but we liked it well enough. the drinks looked fun so we will be back to try more of the menu and the drinks! read more
2 months ago
Fat Baby is one of our favorite places for a casual, tasty dinner out in Southie. They offer a variety of Asian dishes from classics like orange chicken and beef and broccoli to sushi rolls, bao buns, and dumplings. Sometimes Asian fusion restaurants can sacrifice quality for overly broad menus but Fat Baby pulls off well-executed dishes across the board with bright, rich flavors. They also have great cocktails and a solid wine and beer selection. read more
2 years ago
My friend and I came here for dinner on a Friday. We had a reservation but it wasn't too crowded so we probably would have been fine without it. Service was friendly and attentive and ambiance was comfortable. To drink I ordered the Fresh Start, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was very refreshing and light. I do think it could have used a little more vodka but other than that I was satisfied. To eat I ordered three fried chicken bao and the mushroom dumplings. I loved the bao and the dumplings were delicious too, but I'm docking a star because I found a large piece of plastic in my dumplings. The waiter was very apologetic and comped that dish but it's a little hard to imagine how that ended up in my food... all in all I would give Fat Baby another try next time I'm in the area and would certainly come back again for cocktails, if nothing else. read more
11 months ago
Fat Baby is the embodiment of Tik Tok in a restaurant. It's a vibey fusion restaurant that plays Gen Z music. Service was fine. The server didn't check on us that much but they do have lots of food runners to get the food out when it's ready. I would suggest focusing on the left side of the menu and highlight anything fried as their fried food was amazing. I was intrigued by the interesting ingredients of their sushi rolls, but I felt like the flavors clashed more than went together. Last note, they have surprisingly very cheap beer. What we ate: - Fried Chicken Bao: Amazing, must try - Fried Tofu Bao: Really good, great option for the vegetarians - Rice Cakes: Really good! The fried cakes were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Great! - Coconut Shrimp: This breading and fry was done to perfection. - Avocado Roll: This was the best roll we got. Less ingredients than other rolls but the flavors mixed well - Spicy Tuna Roll: Wasn't a fan of the aji amarillo sauce with this roll. Too sweet to go with the rest of the roll. read more
1 year ago
This lively bar/restaurant is a fun location in Southie. The food is prepared well and quite tasty. The bar is also fun and lively, it's a nice stop along the way for a night out or if you're looking to have some fun and hangout for a bit. read more
Cool digs with aged (or meant to look aged) brick and Asian murals. Lots of bar seats and high tops with some booths. The menu is half sushi, half Asian fusion. We tried the latter. Wings: Honey habanero with decent crunch, decent moisture, noit quite juicy but definitely not dry. Sauce had a bit of heat and more sweet, but very lightly applied. Not saying they were a frozen product or bad, but just kinda "there." Decent enough; no better, no worse. Fried dumplings: Ditto. Scallion pancake: Ditto on the pancake, but unique and impressive whipped edamame dip made with hummus. Brussels Sprouts: Billed as kung pao and had peanut crumbs, but not much sauce or zip to it. Again, pleasant enough, but just kinda "there." Boneless Ribs: Tasted more like marinated steak tips, with not much glaze, not much flavor, and a dry feel. Broccolini was voluminous, but I think mostly regular broccoli, and mostly stalks. It's a fun place with friendly service and pretty good value. Food isn't bad, and it's certainly creative, but not really compelling enough execution-wise to want to go back. read more
10 months ago
Some of the food is really good and the atmosphere is amazing. We got some sushi, sizzling Mongolian beef and dumplings and they were all great. A lot of flavor. We also got lettuce wraps, which unfortunately were a big let down. We were given the root of the lettuce wraps that had very small surface area to make them but more importantly the lettuce was browning and wilting. We ate the other pieces and after I received the check I mentioned it to the server. They said "it's perfect normal for lettuce to do that" which is not wrong but it's clearly something you don't want to serve. What would you do with this lettuce? read more
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We went for maki monday and loved it! our server was awesome (forgot her name) and we did not feel rushed whatsoever. The rolls were fresh and honestly the diablo was addicting (ordered 3 times as you can see). Definitely a great deal and something fun to do on Mondays. Looking forward to coming back soon (: read more
This place had soo much potential to be great but ultimately fell flat because the wait was ABSURDLY long. My friends wanted the unlimited maki deal on Mondays (32 per person) but in little over 1 hour, they had only been served sushi TWICE. This wouldn't have been a big deal if Fat Baby also didn't limit ordering to two rolls per order at a time. We came in at 6pm and left after 8pm, and neither of them felt satiated at all from what is supposed to be unlimited sushi. They had to wait upwards of an HOUR on their second round of sushi which is absurd. The only upsides of this experience was the sushi itself was delicious and our waitress was clearly trying her best to be speedy in the crowded environment. My Weekender roll was something I've never had before and it was really food. Would HIGHLY discourage people from coming (on Mondays at least). read more
1 year ago
5 months ago
Went here first a very light dinner with friends. The service was great and food was good especially the brussel sprouts. Short rib dumplings were good I just wish they had a kick. I also tried the fried chicken bao buns and tuna hand roll. Nothing really jumped out but I would say this is a solid safe choice especially before a night out. The drinks were also kind of meh but service was attentive and the atmosphere was very lovely and fun. I would give it another try and perhaps try other things on the menu. read more
It's a super popular spot, and I sort of see the reason for it now. The sangria was delicious. The server forgot us a few times but we were chatting up a storm so it wasn't really an issue. The inside is loud and lively, but despite that there were some children there. The Buffalo chicken bow buns were amazing and just the right amount of spicy. I got the Thai curry noodles and it was definitely hitting Indian notes and I really enjoyed it. read more
1 year ago
I went here for food a drinks. It was pretty loud and dark inside. I was a bit disappointed when my gingerbread drink didn't come out with the little gingerbread garnish that they had advertised on instagram. I'm not sure I would have still ordered it had I known I was going to be served a lesser presentation. The chicken bao was good though. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Best lo mein & spicy marg I've had in a LONG time!! Service was amazing and it was a busy busy Friday night and we had a big group. Great spot for a night out with friends. Get different plates to share! We had gotten just about on of everything on the menu to try it out and we loved everything we got. The restaurant was colorful with art and perfect decor. 10/10 experience and would recommend this be added to your must try list. read more
A pretty decent Asian fusion spot in Southie. I was pleasantly surprised at how many things I actually enjoyed given I'm usually skeptical about fusion. All of the "sushi" was gross - I would not recommend any of the rolls. The rice was all mush and practically disintegrated when I picked it up with chopsticks. Sushi aside, I think the appetizers and entrees are the better choices for food. I really enjoyed the salt pepper chicken, chicken Lo mein, short rib chow mein, rice cakes, and fried calamari. I didn't get any drinks but my group really seemed to enjoy them - so get that too? Service was also amazing, given how busy it was - our server always came back to check on us so bonus points for that! read more
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Such a vibey restaurant in Southie. Food is always good, even for brunch. Their maki mondays are also delicious and is a great value. read more
3 years ago
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