This review is strictly for the Banana Cream Pie and for the young man up front who had me acting out of character over a Strawberry Cream Pie. Listen, on a real bad day, I'll pour some bourbon neat. But on a regular bad day? Banana cream pie from Fats will have me forgetting my problems real quick. I walked in knowing exactly what I wanted, two slices of Banana Cream Pie. No distractions. No new friends. No plot twists. I couldn't wait to get home to have me some silky banana cream pie (lol). Then here comes the young man at the front, asking if I've tried their strawberry pie. Sir... stay focused. I said no, asked if he tried it, and if it was actually worth betraying my original order. He said he liked it. That slice of strawberry pie made it into my order. Y'all, he didn't lie. That Strawberry Cream Pie? A solid 9/10. Had me questioning my loyalty for a second. Banana cream pie, never disappoints. Will always be my favorite. Now, did I need three slices of pie? Absolutely not. Did I eat like I lost custody of self-control? Yes. Will I be back to do it again? I'll always be a repeat offender. lol read more

This place is awesome! I mean look at the inside of the restaurant in the picture! A real deal experience every time we are in town this is a MUST! Service is great no complaints, I highly recommend if you are a big group this place you will enjoy tasting different plates that can be shared. Great place read more

Fats Asia Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Ambiance is gorgeous inside here. Their service is especially great but we had experienced change of shift so we may have been forgotten somewhat? Food was Americanized Chinese & tasty. If you want true Chinese food you might try a different restaurant. Bc my wife had somewhat limited food selections she had to exclude some food choices so at times the dish appeared somewhat empty. It's very apparent so maybe make a different selection or even a different restaurant. My salad was just ok nothing to write home about. Would we return? Maybe...it is a beautiful restaurant inside! Bc we were there for happy hour it got crowded in the bar area FAST!!! So plan ahead or you might have a quite a wait for your table. read more

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Had a lovely evening at Fats last night. Great atmosphere. Fab service by Josh at the bar. Not only did he create fab margarita, he also made a great non alcoholic refreshing and delicious drinks topped with mint and blackberry. Took his reco on the chicken lettuce wraps with plum sauce. So tasty and very nice portion. Along with potstickers. They have extensive food menu but this was perfect for the appetite. read more

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Good service. Great food. Six of us came to dinner after seeing Godspell at the Harris Center. We shared a Dim Sum Basket with dumplings and potstickers - yummy. Then we order entrees to share family style. Everyone chose a favorite to share: Honey Walnut Prawns, Orange Chicken, Chicken Chow Fun, Kung Pao Chicken, and white rice. It was all delicious! read more

We go to Fats weekly (usually Fat Tuesday happy hour) the tables at the bar fill up quickly. Tonight we tried 2 new dishes. The tempura asparagus was amazing with a delicious aioli. The eggplant chicken dish was quite tasty with an amazing sauce. As always our servers & genius bartenders Ann & Sean made our drinks perfectly & extra delicious. They are both so helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! Cheers. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the food at Fats! Came here for a company lunch and was sat in a back room. The long table was able to accommodate all 25 of us. We came on a Tuesday and ordered food from the Fat Tuesdays specials. We were able to call and order ahead of hand, which was helpful when ordering for such a big party. My favorites were the prawns, Mongolian beef, and the chicken chow mein. Their banana cream pie is great and must get! read more

We took the MIL to Fats for a pre-birthday dinner since hers is on Thanksgiving this year. This restaurant has been a staple in Folsom for a long time, sadly we haven't been here in ages. Which gave a perfect opportunity for this review. There is ample parking. Inside is decorated beautifully and plenty of booths and tables to accommodate large and small parties. They also have a bar area with televisions for sports fans. Our server was friendly and very efficient. Bring an empty belly because Fats serves family style and their portions are generous. We dined on won ton soup, garlic noodles, orange chicken, and pork fried rice. They even celebrated my MIL's birthday with a complimentary slice of their famous banana cream pie to her delight. Thank goodness for their to go boxes! If you are looking for a delicious meal in a lovely setting Fats will hit a home-run for you! read more

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Came here on a Sunday for lunch and not busy at all so we were seated quickly. Our waitress informed us they do family style with the plates since it was our first time here. We ordered four dishes and did have some leftover to take home but I was expecting a lot bigger dishes. I ordered the honey walnut shrimp and beef chow fun. The shrimp was really good! I liked the crisp from the lightly fried batter and the amount of sauce was good. The beef chow fun was too salty for my liking. My sister ordered the Kung pao shrimp and bulgogi lo mein but I was too full to try her food. I also got a slice of banana cream pie to go since Fats is known for their pie. I thought the pie was okay. Definitely on the pricier side. Service was good though. Restaurant is dimly lit but lots of seating and tables where you could have a large gathering here. read more

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First time coming to Fats - you walk in the place is stunning inside! We had the pad Thai so flavorful and not too heavy. The orange chicken was crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet with a kick! . And the crab rangoon...Absolute perfection--crispy outside with a creamy, flavorful filling. Service was friendly, attentive and did not feel rushed. read more

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Everything was amazing! Skylar is the best waiter ever! Fantastic happy hour. Can't wait to go back! read more

Fats Asia Bistro - Honey walnut shrimp, happy hour special. Fantastic!!! - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

Such a wonderful experience. I went here with my husband and grandmother and we had a great time. We each got something off their Tuesday menu where everything is $17 and the portions were perfect. I got a sour watermelon margarita and it was so delicious I just had to get two. The emperors garden is a delicious meal for vegetarians as it offers a wide range of vegetables. You can also add tofu, which was cooked perfectly! Highly recommend Fats for anyone looking for something more upscale and intimate. It was delicious, service was phenomenal, and we will definitely be back. read more

Fats Asia Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

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Great ambiance, food and service! We had garlic green beans, walnut shrimp, orange chicken, shrimp chow mein, dim sum basket, Genghis khan beef and of course the banana cream pie. The serving sizes were generous and the wait staff wonderful. read more

Great service at the bar from master mixologist Dan. Very personable and professional. I had the Louie shrimp salad soooo good. Lots of shrimp and wonderful Louie dressing. This is a very comfortable spot not too loud but a happy place to be in. When in town this is it! See you here read more

Fats Asia Bistro - Shrimp Louie salad - Chinese Near Me - Folsom, California

The place and service has lost its touch. Back then it used to be great now...not sure what happened or if there was a change in management...let's just say for the price it's not worth it...yes, the vibe and esthetics are good, but for the food -I would highly recommend going to those small local Chinese restaurant, which you can really get your money's worth for flavor, and taste and not too oily or burned. First time I've seen a burned Fried rice. The staff- the energy or vibe isn't there. Yes, I know it's weekend and people are tired and there are moments when it's not your day or feeling it, but if more than one staff gives that energy, instead of feeling relax and happy to be able to enjoy your family time, you just end up being disappointed. read more

Drove by here in a road trip. Saw the Happy Hour on Yelp, so ventured in. There was about only a 5 to 10 minutes wait at the bar area (for HH, only the bar tall tables). Ambiance was nice, like a upscale, PF Chang copy cat restaurant. Noise level was also not loud, beautiful decorations and spacious. The server was as attentive as he could be. He was also bar-tending at the same time, as serving the tables at the bar area. We ordered a few items in the Happy Hour menu, as it was only around 4pm: neither lunch or dinner. The presentation was quite nice. However, all dishes were quite bland. California roll was only 4 pieces. If the chefs put slight more effort into the flavors of the all the dishes, I would have given 4 stars. Ribs were too salty. The fried rice could use a bit more salt. The pot stickers could have been pan fried slightly more for a crispier texture outside. The chicken could have more salt. And I do not eat very salty food too. Definitely a place I would not purposely come, driving a long way. It was convenient and just there. Parking was easy too, a covered one level garage, or plenty of outside parking. read more

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Our absolute favorite for delicious Asian food! And the banana crème pie is marvelous. Always great service, always an enjoyable experience. read more

We had an awesome dinner with friends. It was my wife's birthday the prior Thursday but couldn't get reservations till late that night so we came in early Friday. Carlos served us and he does an excellent job every time! This restaurant looks very nice and is clean ever in the restroom.. read more

This restaurant is beautiful! Love the setting, they have sections where they can seat a party of 8, perfect for celebrating Birthdays and Anniversary with your family. The service was bit disappointing as one of our friends order never arrived even after being reminded several times. The food is decent but not the best Chinese food in town, we ordered bunch of dishes buy nothing was spectacular to say it was yum. Don't go here expecting the best Chinese food, go here for experience. read more

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Fats Asia Bistro, I am in love with this place. We literally spent about 3 hours here just eating and vibing. Alejandro, made is feel like we were VIP from start to finish. He gave us great drink recommendations and he was there every step of the way to make sure we had the best dining experience possible. I can't wait to come back. We came here to celebrate a birthday which was great. Now it's time to bring the hubby and a few couples so we can just vibe. read more

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Love Fats Chow Mein and I always request more veggies. Waiter so personable. Great lighting & decor. read more

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Sadly, one of the most disappointing visits to Fat's. My wife and I have been loyal patrons of Fat's for many years. On Friday, February 20th, I was surprising my wife with a lunch reservation. We were seated promptly and are request for a table was honored. The waiter was friendly, but after our order was placed, he only came by twice one time to check with us, but only to see if we wanted to order something from the bar. And the final time to deliver the bill. All the other contacts were with the bus staff, who were very accommodating. We ordered the Mongolian beef, the Imperial chicken fried rice and salt and pepper chicken. The salt and pepper chicken was very good, but the Imperial fried rice was bland and very sub-par the Mongolian beef was tough and not prepared with any thought to the quality that we have enjoyed in the past. Other than the salt and pepper chicken the other two dishes were what may be expected at an inexpensive Chinese bargain buffet. We have come to expect much better food quality and service, but this time we left disappointed and not happy with our experience. You may be thinking why didn't we bring this to the attention of the server or manager, but by the time we saw the server at the end of the meal we were having to move on with the rest of our day. read more

WOW! WOW! WOW! Yes, Fat's Asia Bistro is very "WOW" worthy! And after an incredible lunch with the Girl Friends, I feel compelled to sing its praises! It has definitely been a minute since my last visit to this beautiful restaurant! Before Covid, for sure. Why has it taken this long to return? I plead the Fifth:) On point customer service, fabulous food and drinks in such elegant surroundings. I arrived before my Sacramento girlfriends! They are actually the ones who selected Fat's for our much needed gettogether and food date. And I thank them for that. It was the reacquaintance I needed to put Fat's back on my dining and happy hour circuit. Greeted so warmly by Ben, who was the ultimate one-band man, welcoming committee! He patiently let me look around to decide upon the perfect place to conduct "girl" business over drinks and food! He even suggested the best of the best tables for that very important agenda:). After peeking outside at some nicely shaded tables and the main dining room, I decided upon a high top table in the bar where no patrons had yet landed. Such a show stopper of a bar! Gorgeous. As I sat, Whitney, the bartender, was there in a flash. The great customer service just keeps on coming! There is no need to look at the drink menu. When I am at any of the "Fat's" restaurant locations, one of the award winning Mai Tai's is always in order. Always! I enjoyed watching Whitney mix up her potion for me as she was the front and center entertainment. And it was wonderful! Exotically delicious! Thank you, Whitney! The Girls arrived ready for drinks and food! Again, our lovely bartender and server, Whitney, was table side and taking drink requests. A bottle of Sauvignon Blanc was ordered and in no time arrived on ice! The chicken pot stickers were chosen as an appetizer, and we were on our way! So, I have reviewed the 5-star ambiance and customer service. Let us talk food! Menu highlights include Chinese, Asian Fusion, and Seafood staples. There are so many items from which to choose! Those starter chicken and spring onion pot stickers were delicious. They hit the spot with the just perfect temperature, glass of SB. Our main meal order consisted of stir fry Garlic Green Beans, Mongolian Baby Back Ribs, and Hong Kong Special Chow Mein. All three dishes were superb! Hot! Fresh! Delicious! 5-plus stars! The ribs were mouth-watering. Wok-tossed with a Mongolian glaze. So meaty. We were licking the glaze off our fingers:). The presentation was beautiful. Without asking, Whitney brought us steamy, wet cloth napkins, which we gladly accepted and appreciated. The green beans were garlicky and cooked to perfection. The sauce was addictive. Yum! The HK Special chow mein consisted of shrimp, scallops, chicken, barbecued pork, and vegetables over soft pan-friend noodles . So satisfying! This is food I remember loving before Covid. My dining experience today reminded me of what I have been missing. There is a Happy Hour, which I look forward to returning to soon! My favorite Mai Tai is on HH list! Woohoo! And should you have room for dessert, we all know about the famous banana cream pie. This is a classy, upscale restaurant with first-class servers and spectacular inside architectural features. The food is simply not to be missed! While casual is the dress code, it just feels like you should be dressed to the nines as they say. Even the restrooms are lovely and so clean. Someone is doing a magnificent job managing Fat's Asia Bistro! Thanks, again, Ben and Whitney, for the wonderful customer service. See you soon! read more

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Went here a few (3?) years ago and really enjoyed it. Was really craving hot and sour soup so placed an order for 2 orders of soup Mongolian beef and orange chicken (which their website said was one of the most popular dishes. ) The soup was OK, but the chicken was so tough we didn't eat it. My husband said the Mongolian beef was just OK. Normally, we aren't picky about different dishes because everyone prepares them differently, but these were so much more expensive than other local Asian, I expected them to be great. read more

Good place! Staff are friendly and the food is pretty good. Some of the decor is nice. I'd go here again!

Service was excellent Food Mediocre, Fats used to be the place to go to for exceptional Chinese food not for a while now! read more

Stopped for dinner Friday evening, this place gives a PF Changs vibe with palm trees in the middle of the dinning room. The food it self was tasteful, we ordered some appetizers and tea to start with and our dinner over all was tasteful, but going to a restaurant is more than just the food. I found Fats to be lacking pride in its overall service. The bathrooms were dirty, trash bins full, no toilet paper or seat covers and trash on the floor. It was clear no one had bothered to check the bathrooms in the last few hours of the day and maintain the bathrooms clean. The dinning room itself, also had dirty floors, I watched them cleaned a table with a towel they had used on a previous table with what I could assume was dirty water since they brought it from a previous table and proceeded to dust off and wipe all remaining food and crumbs into the floor from the now empty table, with the same towel. The trash was left all over the floor. Our table had left over specks of something left after a wipe down before we were seated. The restaurant itself was nicely decorated, the food tasteful, however I found the overall experience lacking. A clean restaurant is important, perception is everything. Even if you're an hour away from closing. I believe until the place is closed and the last customer has left, a business needs to maintain professional appearance. read more

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the food was ok but fats has lost its ambience. We were served dinner on Mail Mac plates (plastic) when you approach the front door it's very weathered and worn looking like the place is going downhill and not being maintained. The bathroom was very dirty. I was disappointed in the overall condition of the restaurant. read more

Celebrated my mother's birthday here and we were absolutely pleased with the overall experience. A special shoutout to James, who created such an uplifting atmosphere with his friendly demeanor and made sure we were well taken care of from the moment we arrived. Even though he wasn't our server, he truly made this one of the best experiences we've had at this establishment! read more

Consistent in quality of food, service and atmosphere. A rare gem in a sea of mediocre or other local establishments that are sadly not keeping up w/Fat's (Zocolo down the block comes to mind). read more

Ugh! What happened?!? For years we've ordered our favorites. Tonight, first time ever the food was off. Appetizer sweet/sour sauce was too hot. Wonton soup had bland broth. Chicken chow mein had only a whisper of chicken. Sad to experience a family legacy decline. read more

This was a 3.5 for me. Went for the 4 because the service was excellent. I love Frank Fats, and had very high hopes for this place. The restaurant itself is lovely... elegant, with high ceilings and huge palms in the main dining room (they could use a dusting just fyi). The staff is attentive and we were seated and served very quickly. The apps were good - my husband LOVED the panko-crusted calamari and the Rangoon was yummy. The shrimp dumplings were just warm, so I'm assuming they were frozen and not made fresh. Kind of a bummer. Entrees were garlic spicy string beans (delish) and the crowning jewel of Fat's - the honey walnut shrimp mmmm! So, the food feels super formulaic but maybe that's the point? Was a nice evening, with a solid 3.5 dinner. read more

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Such an amazing place! The dinner drinks and service was amazing!! Daniel was our server and bartender and was so attentive and polite!! I will definitely be coming back and bringing my friends and family! read more

Came here last night after our daughters soccer game! We made reservations for 7 and we sat in the back room area. The soft lighting gives a romantic ambiance. The food was delicious we started off with garlic edamame, pork buns & shui mai. All of our entrees were served one by one not having our meals together. Our sweet & sour chicken was served after we were finished eating. The service was great but the only downside was not having our entrees all at once! read more

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It was a rain filled Thursday evening and we went to Fats in Folsom. Over the last 10 years we have been here a few times and it's always good. Parking was easy in the front parking lot. I think the rain kept the crowds light. We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted and drink orders taken. We had some hors d'oeuvres, my favorite being the Calamari. The Calamari was strips of Calamari Steak rather than typical O rings and stringy things. The ambiance is upscale, spacious, and Asian. The Bar service was very attentive and professional. Fats lived up to our expectations. read more

Food didn't taste as good as in the past. Prices were more reasonable than the last time we had take out. Food was lukewarm warm by the time all the dishes were done and bagged. read more

We had an amazing experience on a very busy Valentine's Day! Gigi and Brooke were awesome hostesses they were very welcoming and organized even with the crowd. Skylar our bartender was friendly and attentive, and the drinks were perfect. The food came out quickly and the quality was excellent. Great service all around, we'll definitely be back! read more

Worst food I have ever had; ordered garlic noodles and chowmein and got cold food. No flavor at all. Please save your money and go to panda instead. Also service was ok ok as well. Had a reservation at 730 but reached there early and asked the staff if they can give us table early; they said will give us table in 10 minutes; even thought table was avaible but they didn't give us table until 730. read more

Great food! We visited on a week night the dining room was not overly busy. We were quickly seated! Ordered a few different entrees to share. Our waiter was very attentive. Nice place we will definitely be visiting again soon! read more

Had dinner last Friday night with some friends. Thought the entire meal was quite tasty, well seasoned, and good portion sizes for family style dining. We started with the veg spring rolls and calamari. I enjoyed the calamari as it was hot, crunchy, well seasoned and matched well with the dipping sauce. Not really a spring roll fan but these were ok. Entrees ordered were orange chicken, mongolian beef, mu shu pork, a spicy prawn dish, and green beans. All of the entrees were good, but I am a mu shu pork fan and this dish was exceptions. Service was good and our server was helpful with providing additional sauces for the dishes. read more