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Fat Mao Noodles

4.4 (118 reviews)
ModerateNoodles, Thai
Closed 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Roti with curry
Dan K.

Given that this is my third time coming to Fat Mao Noodles it should be clear that I love this place. Vancouver has many great food options (poutine, Indian, comfort food etc.) - most I've yet to try but here I am again at Fat Mao. This time round it was the roti (well, every time) and the Khao Sol Chicken Curry with Shanghai flat noodles. The pictures tell you how much I loved it. The service is warm and friendly and the price is right too.

Khao sol noodles
Patricia G.

Located on a quiet side street The place: It's a tiny place with lots of seating. It doesn't feel crowded though. I think because there's a large mirror so it appears larger or something The food: I got the Khao Soi Chicken Curry which I loved. The menu description of it is Braised chicken leg in a rich and creamy northern Thai style curry. Pickled mustard greens and crispy noodles garnish. They recommended getting it with wonton noodles so that's what it did. It was so good. The chicken was fall off the bone, the broth was so flavorful and it was a very generous serving! I found this place on my last day in Vancouver and I really wish I would have found it on my first! They will definitely be seeing me again next time I'm in Vancouver.

Khao soi
Marilyn A.

We were craving Khao soi and Fat Mao totally hit the spot. We split a papaya salad and a large order of Khao soi and the food was plenty. The papaya salad was crisp, fresh and spicy, while the Khao soy was creamy and crunchy and perfect. The restaurant is quite small but we were able to nab a lunch counter seat right away. The service was prompt and friendly We will definitely be coming back again when we have this particular craving. So so good!

Sharlena T.

Wasn't mind blowing or something id go out of my way for but was good. Really liked the soups but feel the noodles can be hit or miss based on the noodle choice Duck braised noodle -3.5/5- sweeter soup which was nice. I enjoyed it but if i had to choose maybe enjoyed the boat noodle or khao soi soups better Khao soi -4/5- enjoyed the soup the most, i felt the chicken was just ok though Spicy Boat noodle 4/5- really flavorful and nice, id recommend the thick or thin noodle but not egg noodle Roti-3.5/5 i liked the roti texture and chew a lot. But the sauce didnt go the best w it Boozy Thai tea- really strong preferred the lychee cocktail better flavor wise. Would recommend regular thai tea if u want a yummy drink Lychee cocktail- pretty good and nice flavor

Braised Duck Noodles
George D.

This small restaurant in downtown Vancouver serves food with big flavor. The service was outstanding. We ordered the Roti with seafood curry dipping sauce. The roti was hot and the dipping sauce was very tasty. I also had a Singtao beer which was ice cold and served in a frosted glass. A nice touch For our main course I ordered the braised duck noodles and my wife had the braised beef noodles. The broth was rich and tasty and the meat very tender. My duck fell off the bones. The veggies were crisp and the noodles great With 1 beer, oolong tea, the roti and two generous portions of soup the total was a very reasonable $52 US (72 Ca). I highly recommend you give this place a try when in Vancouver. They also have a sister restaurant in China Town

Jennifer K.

Came here because it's in the same complex as the Sheraton Wall Centre, where I was staying while in town. The inside is cozy and welcoming--lots of small tables and noodle bar seating, so it's great whether you're solo or with a few friends. The noodles are legit. We ordered the Khao Soi and Nham Ngeaw. Both soup noodles were on point, with complex flavors layered beautifully from the broth prep to the garnishes. You can tell there's care in how each bowl is built. Price is a little steep, but we both left satisfied. It really hit the spot on a rainy day.

Papaya Salad
Thomas A.

A flavor bomb that is conveniently located near the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. The place is small, so it can get busy pretty quickly. My wife and I came here on a whim and had to wait ~10 minutes to get seated. Since it's small, the place can get a bit loud. The staff are so friendly. The papaya salad was fire. It was one of (if not) the best papaya salad that we've tried. It had a great crunch/texture and some solid heat. The peanuts appeared to be dry roasted which added a really nice flavor to the dish. For entree, i ordered the Nham Ngeaw, which was the 1st time i tried the dish. It was pretty massive. Generous amounts of rib meat as well as pork blood chunks. The dish was spicy, fishy, sour, salty...a great umami bomb that makes you want to drink your beer. Really solid dish. Every bite tasted differently. Highly recommend this place.

Khao Soi, Chicken Curry Noodles
Mike Z.

Our party came in while waiting for another seating to try the Khao Soi. The soup base was done very well and the dish was delicious overall. We also shared a string bean appetizer which was great too!

The service was impeccable. The food portions are huge. I tried something new and I just do not think it was my thing.

Beef noodles, Khao Sok and roti
Lory P.

I had been looking forward to trying Fat Mao for a while and heard many people rave about it. I was pleasantly surprised to find this secondary location that we didn't know about. We got the Beef noodles ($23) and Khao Soi chicken ($22), and honestly we were disappointed. Not only was it very expensive, it lacked flavour which was shocking considering how good it looked. I generally love beef noodles and we found ourselves adding spices to be able to finish the soup. The restaurant is small and cosy inside and was pretty busy for a weeknight. Service was average, nothing to complain about there. Overall, I'm not sure I'd return as I think there are better places for these dishes at a better price point.

Febria S.

A few days ago, I stopped by Fat Mao Noodles and it turned out to be such a satisfying meal. We ordered a couple of noodle dishes and everything came out beautifully presented and full of flavor. The broth was rich and comforting, with a deep, savory taste that felt carefully balanced rather than overly salty or heavy. The noodles had a great texture, perfectly cooked and able to hold onto the sauce and broth well. One of the highlights for me was the beef dish. The meat was incredibly tender and well seasoned, with a nice depth of flavor that paired perfectly with the fresh herbs and greens on top. I also appreciated how generous the portions were. It felt hearty without being overwhelming. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed, making it an easy place to enjoy a meal without feeling rushed. Service was friendly and efficient, which added to the overall experience. This is definitely a spot I would come back to when I'm craving comforting, flavorful noodles done right.

Laksa noodle soup
John L.

The service is very welcoming though there is a bit of a wait we were seated quickly. The laksa noodles was delicious. We what tried the blood soup noodles and while it was flavorful, it is not to our taste. There was a electric shortage where the lights flickered and water dripped down on some of the seats. Overall the did was great but can use a bit of maintenance.

Tom Yum Goong
Brandy A.

Oh my goodness this was the most amazing meal ever. Perhaps the best soup I've ever tasted. I had the Tom Yum and I can't wait to go back and have it again. 10 gold stars!

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Very good food, filling and tasty. Ordered online delivery and will get again or go to dine in

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