Still as good as ever! Recently dropped in on a Sunday evening to celebrate my mom's birthday. About 4 of us yet the wait was only about 15 minutes despite a crowded restaurant. My mother uses a power chair and we were a bit nervous having her navigate through the restaurant but the front of house staff here never let that be a hinderance on our experience. We got a nice table in the middle of the restaurant. Beautiful interior. Old school art work yet still really chic. Our server was super gracious. He was checking on our drinks throughout the whole meal. Our orders came out really fast even with most tables full of patrons. Food was phenomenal. My mom has lived in Sacramento her whole life yet had never been to Frank Fat's. She was impressed by every dish we ordered, particularly the honey walnut prawns. She is a big fan of beef chow fun. It's the one dish she likes to try from various Chinese restaurants. The rendition Frank Fat's serves comes spicy with sliced jalapeños. The noodles are fat and delicious. This was a really good dish I'd order again. My son absolutely devoured his brandy fried chicken. We all finished sharing the famous banana cream pie. Everyone loved it and it was a great way to end a perfect birthday dinner for my mom. read more

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A little while ago, we went to one of the restaurant weeks. We did come here without a reservation (which it seems it's a good idea to have if you want to come here), but they were able to accommodate us at the bar. I was hesitant, but curious to try Frank Fat's, as it seems to be Americanized Chinese food, which it sort of is, but there are definitely elements I appreciate of it. Some of the food was a bit on the heavier side like that of a traditional Chinese restaurant, but I was surprised at how well seasoned a lot of the dishes were. Overall, I would say the portions are also fairly sized despite us having gone to the restaurant week. Prices are on the higher side for a Chinese restaurant, but I guess you get a bit more service here! Their cocktails were solid, and I remembered them being on the strong side. The banana cream pie is actually pretty good. Is it life changing? No, but it is worth trying if you're in the area. The place seemed small from sitting around in the bar area, but it's also surprising how far back the restaurant goes. The restaurant feels very old-time Chinese-American vibes. Staff were very friendly on the two occasions we have come here. Parking is paid street parking, but not unusual for this neighborhood. Overall, I would totally come back for a special occasion! read more

Wow I haven't been here in 30 years. We had an event with Yelp so I decided to eat dinner here with the wife. We found parking on the street around the block. I made reservations and they sat us right away. They have a large bar area where you could sit to. Two separate dinning rooms. The decor was nice and Asian. The staff were nice an friendly. We asked what to order and our server suggested the honey nut shrimp but I get that from other places. She also recommended the steamed cod. So we got that. It looked nice but really had not flavor. Which was disappointing. What was worst was my Peking Duck. You know I love duck so I had to try it. Dam I have never had such a bad piece of Duck. It was like they roasted the duck then deep fried it. So dry and not like any Peking Duck I have ever had. I just couldn't contain myself and had to say something. I had eaten most of it since I did like the bao . She said she would tell the manager but nothing came of it. Oh well. Don't get it. Lastly we got the chilly green beans and they were just ok . Nothing special at all. The entire experience was nothing to write about. What a disappointment. I probably will not come back. I couldn't believe how many people were in this place either. It was different. We were the only Asians in the place and there were a lot of customers. Note to self.... tourist trap read more

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Got an order General Chicken with Broccoli to go. Very easy to call in order, and designate time I would pick up. They have a couple of passenger loading zones right in front I was able to park in one right in front to run in and grab my order. Staff was friendly, and had my order in short tine. Its a little higher end, but the flavor of the food was top notch. Big pieces of chicken lightly battered fried and covered in a tangy sauce with just the slightest heat . Broccoli was fresh and cooked just right. I got my order to go, but from what I could see from the lobby, its very nicely decorated and nice inside. read more

Frank Fat's - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Came for the Yelp "Slice of Sac" banana cream pie, stayed for a fantastic lunch! Sitting at the bar for lunch was exactly what I needed. The atmosphere was great for people watching, and the food was top-notch. I had the Buddha's Delight with tofu, and the flavor in the garlic black bean sauce was incredible! Topped it all off with a slice of their famous banana cream pie, which was pure perfection. Frank Fat's never disappoints--a true Sacramento classic since 1939! read more

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Food was amazing! Dimly lit, cozy booths, plenty of shareable menu items and of course specialty drinks. Service was great from welcoming bartenders to friendly servers. We were full on appetizers, so I can't wait to go back and try some more main courses. read more

Frank Fat's - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Ordered to go on Uber Eats - my husband was down town and I was creating some yummy Frank Fats!! Good was ready in less than 20 minutes - service is always fast and friendly - but food was sooooo good even as a to go - saved the banana pie for dessert -yum - I can't recommend FF more read more

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Came here for a special occasion, it did not disappoint. We just so happened to come in and were able to enjoy their wonderful anniversary set menu. Everyone in our party absolutely loved it! The Honey Walnut Shrimp was the best I've ever had and honestly, the Banana Cream Pie was absolutely worth the hype. They were also SO accommodating. Our party size changed a couple of times and they were more than happy to help us adjust. On top of everything, the vibes were glorious! Took me back to all the time I spent in SF as a kid. Couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate! read more

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Yooo what a phenomenal restaurant!! Loved everything!! Orange chicken tasty and juicy, sweet and sour pork packed with flavor and delicious pineapple chunks, the best garlic chili green beans ever, and the chow mein was top notch!! Absolutely incredible banana cream pie!! I see why they are famous for it. The service was great and the restaurant looks really cool on the inside. read more

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I've been here twice now, once to try the food in restaurant (randomly), and the second time recently for a friend's birthday. Both times, the food was good. My goal is to come here during dine downtown week in January to try that menu since I hear it's worth it. For parking, it's either street parking or you can do valet parking in the garage right next door. There is no self parking in the garage. Street parking is self parking. The restaurant itself is like a long, large hallway. When you walk in, your greeted by the host desk. Then you walk towards the back and pass a bunch of booths, tables and the bar area to the right. It's built like a Craftsman style layout. When I was here recently, it was for a friend's birthday and there was a group of 10+ of us. They only do family style food so our group was split into 2 tables and each table ordered their own entrees and meals to eat family style. I was at a table of perks I had just met that night, but we had no issues sharing plates. This may not be for everyone, do you can still order your own entrees, but there won't be much variety if you don't have a lot of people. The food was good. We ordered wallet shrimp, Buddha's delight, the curry noodles/chow mein, garlic green beans and chicken chow mein. All three good was good. I would say it's above average and comparable to Din Tai Fung, but a bit cheaper. I liked the walnut shrimp, garlic green beans and buddhas delight. Service was decent. It could've been better, but could've been worse. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. I'll be back when dine downtown rolls around. read more

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Came here for our dinner date. Food was really good. I'm writing this review in hopes the manager reads it. Our server Luis was amazing! The service he provided was like none before! He made sure everything was perfect! So kind and professional. He even made sure he held the door open as we exited the restaurant. Thank you Luis! read more

Frank Fat's - Dinner - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We haven't been to Frank's Fat in quite a while, and I've been meaning to return ever since I saw that they brought back the duck. Unfortunately, our experience this time was quite disappointing, especially because I used to really enjoy this restaurant. The Peking duck was not at all like I remembered. Previously, the skin was separated from the meat and cooked to a wonderfully crispy texture. This time, however, it didn't resemble authentic Peking duck style, and the meat was extremely dry, almost as if it had been overcooked. I was really looking forward to this dish, so it was a huge letdown. The eggplant stir-fry was another disappointment. It had far too much vinegar, making it almost difficult to eat. The orange chicken tasted good, but there were so many bones in it that my husband, who has sensitive teeth, had to be extra careful while eating. On a positive note, the spicy beef chow fun was excellent and easily the best dish of the night. I do want to give credit to our server, who was wonderful and attentive throughout our meal. They consistently made sure my water glass was filled, and I truly appreciated the great service. Unfortunately, despite the excellent service and the one standout dish, the overall food quality left us disappointed. It's sad to say that this may be our last visit, especially since I genuinely used to love this restaurant. I was hoping to enjoy the same quality that made me want to come back, but sadly, this visit fell short of my expectations. read more

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Fancy Chinese. I would say between parking and service it's more of a 3.5 but since no half stars I rounded up for sake of the restaurant. We came on a Saturday evening but had reservations. We still had to wait about 5 min or so and were sat at a table across from the bar that was incredibly loud and lots of people walking behind us, not ideal. Initially the service was great but then when we wanted our check it took 10+ min for anyone to come back. The dishes are good but pricey. We shared the honey walnut prawns and appetizer platter. They give you 4 sauces. The prawns were good and decent portion but small shrimp. The appetizer came with a variety of everything. Eggrolls and salt and pepper chicken were my favorite on here. I also had a lychee martini which was pretty good and reasonably priced at $12. It is cute inside but I prefer a more authentic experience. read more

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A great spot for a solid Chinese meal--and surprisingly, an amazing banana cream pie! The service was friendly overall, although our table wasn't checked on very often since it was so busy. That said, the food more than made up for it. Our favorite dish by far was the Spicy Calamari with Basil. It's something I'd absolutely come back for--the calamari was tender with a great texture, and the sweet, savory flavors paired perfectly with everything else we ordered. The Garlic Chili Green Beans were another standout. They had great flavor and still retained a nice crunch instead of being overly soft, giving them the perfect stir-fried texture. The Vegetable Chow Fun (with beef added) was decent but a little dry for my taste, so it's probably not something I'd order again. By the end of the meal we were completely stuffed, but we couldn't resist trying the banana cream pie. It looked huge when it arrived, and we honestly didn't think we'd finish it--but it was so delicious that we ended up eating the whole thing. Definitely don't skip dessert! I also appreciated that when I asked for hot sauce, they brought out several different options to try, including what seemed like a garlic chili sauce, chili crisp, hot mustard, and sweet and sour sauce. It was a fun touch that let us customize each bite. The restaurant also has a lot of history and character. We walked in casually without realizing it was a more upscale sit-down restaurant, but it ended up being one of the highlights of our day. If you go, the Spicy Calamari with Basil and the banana cream pie are absolute must-orders! read more

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My parents gave us a gift card for Christmas and we went here for dinner. We ordered appetizers, a nice bottle of wine, a few entrees to share, and of course banana cream pie! We splurged since we had the gift card and it was a special occasion for us. The service was fantastic - the waiter was very attentive. The food is the best! I'm still thinking about the food we had here. The banana cream pie was delicious but we were so full we couldn't even eat it. We're planning to come here more often after trying it out. My husband has never been and I haven't been there in 20-30 years! The restaurant is beautiful and I love the decor. It's kinda hidden away since it doesn't look like much from the outside. We enjoyed our visit so much and want to try more items! read more

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I was excited to try this spot as it states it was established in 1939 with some great history. Personally for me the interior seemed a bit out dated with low lighting. However, our server was incredibly well informative and friendly. We ordered and enjoyed our meal. Food comes out family style and we were incredibly full. My only criticism was that the orange chicken seemed to have no crunch. We had vegetarian tofu and mushroom dish that had a great flavor profile. I especially loved the fried rice as it tasted similar to the cooking profile of a Benihana style fried rice. read more

In honor of dear dad, we decided to check out a famous spot located next to the Sacramento state capitol called Franks Fats. Circa 1939 and stamped on the cement at the front door. This is a famous Chinese food spot for local politicians for lunch and NBA stars and now the Oakland A baseball team. There is no back door or underground tunnel entrance or exit. Our server Yee was super nice and he liked us so much that he gave us a free slice of their famous banana pie. This pie is made fresh everyday. The pastry chef has 2 sous chefs to help. Their orders can be up to 300 pies a day! This very flaky thin crust with the beautiful layered at an angle with a fresh whipped cream topping. We wanted to try it but didn't want to get super full. We ended up finishing the complimentary piece of pie. We also had the wok fried pork spareribs that had this lovely seasoned jalapeño with that crispy bite but be careful of the bones. It reminded us of chicken wings. That crunchy crispy outside with perfectly cooked meat on the inside. The tip was to use the hot mustard and ketchup to dip it in. They give you a plate of various sauces from mild to super spicy. The sweet and sour soup is also made fresh every day with chunky vegetables with lots of flavors. We had the shrimp dumplings which were freshly made. The crab rancons were our favorite with chili sauce. These beautifully star shaped treasures were our favorites. We were super full. Parking was available due to no games going on. The street has parking but next door there is a valet lot for 12 dollars. If you're ever in the area, this is a must try experience. The place was packed but they let us stay and close the place down! Hence, this is why they've been open since 1939. Mahalo Timothy O'Connor for the recommendation! Loved the Buddha belly by the bar area up top. read more

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Permanently scarred - meat allergies, seafood allergies, any allergies beware. Prior to making reservations I called and asked if there can modify options due to meat and seafood allergies, yes was there answer we can modify. Prior to sitting for our reservation I asked again, do they cook in same wok, I'm allergic to meat and seafood, answer, we cook in cleaned woks. Ordering from our waiter, I specifically told him, I am allergic to meat and seafood. Halfway in, I found chicken in my supposedly safe to eat dish. read more

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My co-worker and I stopped in for a piece of pie. The staff welcomed us in and were super fast at getting us that pie to go. Love that I work across the street. read more

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It's not for me. Frank Fat's essentially is a fancier version of P.F. Chang's, but with slightly more "authentic" Chinese food. It's good, but the flavors are not true to authentic Chinese cuisine. While some of the dishes (Veggie Fried Rice) have that authentic flavor, the others (Fried Chicken) are just not good or done right. In fact, don't get the Fried Chicken. As for the pies, the Banana Cream Pie was awesome. Actually, it was borderline Epic. The Chocolate Cream Pie was a miss. Too much cream and the chocolate didn't go well with the crust, which was too salty. While the banana pie hide the bad crust, the chocolate wasn't able to. The service was excellent. Prompt, attentive, and done well. The restaurant itself mimicked a very narrow club/ bar with some tables and dining behind. Felt like a darker and more expensive P.F. Chang's. I'd only go back for a slice of the Banana Cream Pie ($10), to go. read more

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Came in for the happy hour menu plus!!! Dillon was the server at the bar... Ordered the Saigon crispy chicken-little on the crisp side but tasty. the appetizer sampler- favorite was the pot stickers- from the regular menu and lettuce cups from the happy hour menu (I would suggest ordering all the appetizers from the happy hour menu) Also ordered the Asian pear, the red lotus and a Mai tai from the happy hour menu. All the drinks from the happy hour menu were well made. Of course had to have a slice of the famous banana pie-thin crust loaded with bananas and cream!! Our servers at the bar (Dillon and Billie (?)) were friendly and talkative. They gave great service. Restaurant was nice, clean and inviting. Been around Sacramento since the 60's and should have come here sooner. Hope to return someday soon!! read more

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While honoring Asian Pacific Heritage Month, the California Museum and Frank Fat's restaurant presented A Taste of History of the famous family owned 87 year old Frank Fat's restaurant in downtown Sac. Jerry Fat (son) and Kevin Fat (grandson) spoke of how the restaurant came about, and its history, popularity with politicians and dignitaries, the food, the restaurant's expansion, and the family's invo. It was a fun afternoon with so many interesting facts, and we were treated to sample a few of their specialties, Yi Kwok-a beef and pork dumpling, and their foil wrapped chicken) and their famous Banana Cream Pie. The bites and banana cream shooter were delicious. The event was held upstairs in one of the private dining rooms, but we were also able to see the legendary dining room and bar with their historic photos displayed in the entry. read more

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The honey walnut prawns were so good! I have to say that these were different from other places that I've tried. The singapore curry was okay. Flavor was definitely there, but it wasn't as sauce heavy which I would've preferred given the name. The banana cream pie was free as part of their social media promo! I enjoyed the free part, but the slice itself was hard to cut the crust. This was place was definitely a chinese restaraunt surrounded in downtown. My server really checked up on us. I don't know if I'd go again for the food, but the vibe is nice. read more

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We went during dine downtown to try Frank Fat's for the first time. We loved the ambiance of the early 2000s high-end Chinese vibe. Make sure to read the history of the Fat's and their treasures around the dining hall. All the food was fresh and delicious. Even the fried and sauced items held their satisfying crunch, which is rare. The walnut shrimp was especially standout! Perfectly crispy with that rich, creamy sauce. Seriously one of the best Chinese meals I've had! Between the chocolate and banana, banana pie was definitely delicious and rightfully famous. There was a small hiccup with service toward the end, but the staff handled it gracefully and professionally. That kind of recovery earns respect, and I'll absolutely be coming back. read more

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Surprised to hear this place ever had a Michelin star. It was overpriced and mediocre at best. Went to a going away party here and had a reservation for 10 people. We were sat right in the front of the restaurant which felt a little unpleasant given our party size but we made it work. The server came over and was incredibly polite, and asked about our drink orders. To begin, I wanted a bottle of Albariño but unfortunately they were out. The other options were not of my preference but I tried a Napa Sav Blanc anyway. It was served in a thick glass and not to my standards so I passed it down the table. The other end of the table ordered two bottles of red. They seemed satisfied with their order. We ordered a few appetizers and many entrees but not one stood out as amazing. The best thing was the sliced jalapeños in the dishes. I expected the eggplant to be more tender and less soggy, the green beans to have more of a char and less saucy, the Singapore noodles to have meat that wasn't cooked to rubber, the orange chicken to have more crunch with the bite, the salt and pepper chicken to have higher quality meat, etc. The best thing at this restaurant was the dessert and I seriously give three starts for the quality of staff and their banana cream pie. It was delicious!!!! Had this been a stand alone dessert establishment, they would get 5 stars from me. It makes me wonder if they cook it in house or order from a supplier. Ultimately, it has potential and I wonder what the experience was during the Michelin days. read more

Frank Fat's - Bar - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great lunch specials at the iconic Frank Fat's! For $14 each, we received a nice portion of Chinese Chicken Salad and Kung Pao Chicken. There was some heat in both so we cooled our palates with their scrumptious Banana Cream Pie! Service was excellent with great water service! Bathrooms were clean and nice as well. The ambiance is fancy and full of cool decor, but not pretentious. read more

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Had lunch here because my friend suggested this place for their lunch special. I was at first a little intimidated because I saw it was more on the high class for Chinese food. But when I walked it in was pretty normal. Located in downtown, you do have to park on the street if you're lucky or garage parking. They seated us right away. The interior was nicely decorated with lots of seats. The building itself felt like one long hallway. They have a happy hour menu from 11:30-3pm. I got the orange chicken and it came with a lot chicken, an egg roll with sauce and choice of side. I got the fried rice. My friend got the banana cream pie to share with me. They also gave us fortune cookies at the end. My bill came out to $20.12. So cheap for high class Chinese food! Bathroom was a big small but clean. They only had 2 stalls. We couldn't finish our food so they packed it in to go boxes for us which was nice I didn't have to put it together. And they were nice to come around to fill our waters. One of the owners came up to us and asked us how was the food. I thought that was nice. I would definitely come back. read more

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Came here during my lunch break from work to eat with a friend. I heard they updated their lunch menu so def wanted to check it out. Their lunch menu got updated in price, options, and they now include an egg roll with any order from their new lunch menu. They have some old dishes from their previous lunch menu and some new ones. My friend got the orange chicken lunch special (from old menu) and I got the brandy fried chicken wings lunch special (new dish on lunch menu). The chicken wings were extremely crunchy and the egg roll was tasty especially with the dipping sauce. I was impressed with the amount of food they give for their lunch special that I ended up having leftovers to take home for dinner. We also got a slice of banana cream pie to share and that did not disappoint. I would say their banana cream pie is a MUST TRY if it's your first time eating here. Overall, I would love to take my husband here sometime to try more of their menu that's off the lunch menu! read more

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Exceptional Chinese food. This & Uncle Yu's in Livermore are side-by-side as the best Chinese food I've had. Make a reservation, as they do get busy & fill up. Fresh ingredients, great dishes & good service. Busy, buzzing ambiance. It can get a bit noisy from conversations in the open dining room. Price is not bad at all for what you get. Highly recommended if you're in the area looking for Chinese fare. read more

Came here with my family for the Sac Dine Downtown event and y'all - this place is everything I hoped for and more. We had a rezzy and showed up early but got sat right away. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful in explaining the Dine Downtown menu set up. Service was quick too. For drinks we ordered a Paloma, Asian Pear Martini, Lychee Martini and Berry Lemon Drop - all so delicious! For the apps, we got one potsticker and one roll. So good. Idk if they're frozen or not but they tasted so fresh and crispy. The entrees come out family style - which is different than most restaurants for this event. The servings were hugeee, which was totally fine because we all had a good sized leftover to take home. Their menu consisted of beef veggies, orange chicken (so crispy and good), honey walnut shrimp (bomb), fried cod (a new item but surprisingly fantastic), shrimp friend rice & for dessert - their famous banana crème pie. Now, I'm not a banana person at all but you guys - besttt dessert. It was so fresh. They said they make it daily. Banana was fresh. Homemade whip cream. 12/10. By the end of dinner we were absolutely stuffed but this by far was the best dine downtown experience I've had. Absolutely worth the price and the atmosphere and staff were incredible. Thank you, Frank Fats! (Also, valet parking for $12 is literally right next door so you don't have to worry about finding a spot in midtown). read more

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Full disclosure: 5 star service, 4.3 star food. Ok, now that I made that clear, another disclosure: I tried this restaurant during the "Dine Downtown" event, so this review may be slightly skewed. Came in on a Friday evening w/reservation. The place is long, vs large, which will make sense if you go. Nice decor also. Food Items: Pot Stickers: 3.4/5 - Was fine. Not my favorite. Vegetable Spring Rolls: 3.7/5 - Was fine. Greasy (in a good way) Honey Walnut Prawns: 5/5 - Yes. No notes. Saigon Crispy Chicken: 4.8/5 - Pretty good. Fancy orange chicken. Fried Fish Fillet with Ginger Sauce: 4.6/5 - Was fine. Crispy, sauce was mild. Would like it tossed a little more. Cauliflower with Beef: 4.2/5 - Fresh and tender. Flavor was milder than I expected. Shrimp Fried Rice: 4/5 - Nice portion size. Decent sized shrimp. Banana Cream Pie: Contested - Friend enjoyed it. Fresh banana forward. A bit excessive on the whipped cream. - I understand the banana is the star, so I won't make noise about the crust (I prefer a good crust), and the filling (I prefer banana pudding and banana slices in a pie) - so...yea, try it if it's your thing. Bonus Section: Chocolate Creme Pie: 4.1/5 - remove the excess whipped cream, I would be here for it (or have it be a dollop of Chantilly - I know, it's French so I get it) Oolong Bourbon Cocktail: 4.2/5 - Unique. Mild. Fine. Forever grateful to our awesome server, Luis. He made this night pretty dope. Also, parking was interesting. The meter maids be lurkin', make sure that parking is topped off or a $75 ticket will be gifted. read more

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Always passed by this place but never tried it. Finally stopped in during happy hour and I think overall it was ok. Decent menu, prices were ok. Overall I feel like it was trying too hard to be this upscale Chinese food place. Idk, I'd come back to try the regular menu but wasn't blown away by this visit. Food: 4 Service: 4.5 Ambiance: 3.5 Marcels foodie score: 4 read more

Frank Fat's - Salt & Pepper Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place never disappoints. Today I had the orange chicken lunch special and everything was made to perfection. And of course topped it off with my slice of banana crème pie. read more

Frank Fat's - Orange Chicken Lunch Special - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I've lived in Sacramento for quite some time but had never been to Frank Fat's until recently. Overall, the ambiance and service were good! However, given the price points, I was expecting more flavor. I ordered the dumplings, egg rolls, walnut shrimp, fried rice, banana cream pie, and a Mai Tai. I really enjoyed the walnut shrimp and egg rolls, but the rest of the dishes were pretty bland, even the Mai Tai tasted watered down. I hate to say it, but in terms of flavor, it's on par with Panda Express. read more

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Visiting Sacramento and had the most absurd craving for a good Chinese restaurant. I took to Yelp and realized there was Frank Fat's within walking distance from my hotel. It came recommended by a friend and my bartender and the valet attendants at my hotel. It had to be good and we had to check it out. We arrived at the podium and the hostesses were able to get us into a quiet corner booth without a reservation. Heather was our server and service started off slow, but she recovered quite nicely after making it to us. Our busser was a stud and stayed on top of filling our waters and clearing our dishes. We started off with a paloma and a whiskey neat and their pork belly with bao as an appetizer, It was a special and so glad we didn't sleep on it. Their homeade chilli oil was an amazing accompaniment to my meal. I could have done without my paloma. It was more sugar than anything. I love my generals chicken so I ordered one and added their Singapore noodles because some curry sounded good and an order of kung pao chicken. The kung pao here had other chiles and that combination with the ginger took that dish to the next level for me. If I came back, I wouldn't reorder their General's chicken. It was more like a sweet and sour chicken. It's just not my cup of tea. I loved the art and having different dining rooms. I loved having a quiet corner. We stuffed our faces and had plenty of leftovers to take back to the hotel. New world co fortune cookies were a nice treat. We had banana cream pie to-go. It was amazing! I guiltlessly devoured every morsel. Sorry not sorry. Thanks Frank Fat's for a nice dinner. We hope you're still here next time we're in Sacramento. read more

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First time in Sacramento. Great service. Great ambiance. Great History. Great food. Great company. Five Star experience all around. Ordered the orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, and beef chow fun. Beef chow fun was the star for me along with the shared banana cream pie. read more

I would give 10 stars or more just for the service alone. Luis, our server, was absolutely phenomenal. It was our first time here and we wanted to try it out for my father's birthday, who loves Chinese food.I appreciated that they had lots of variety as well as the basic dishes. We didn't know where to start so we asked Luis, who was kind enough to run thru their best selling dishes. He passed by again and showed us what the dishes looked like too. He was super attentive and personable. He was very kind and made us feel super welcome and taken care of. The food was fantastic. We tried the - Mongolian bbq ribs - spring rolls - crab Rangoon - honey walnut shrimp - salt and pepper calamari - pork fried rice - Mongolian beef - Orange chicken - chow mein - green beans Everything was delicious. 10/10. Highly recommend the honey walnut shrimp and salt and pepper calamari. For our leftovers, we even had another server who kindly packed our food. Idk when we last had that happen at a restaurant. It was so nice! The interior decoration and ambiance was very cozy and elegant at the same time. We also tried the banana cream and chocolate cream - and these were so yummy! When we were walking out of the restaurant, several team members thanked us for coming. It made us feel very special. Thank you Frank Fat's team (including Luis) for making our dining experience here one-of-a-kind!! We'll be back for sure. We hope you continue to be very successful! Everyone go support them. read more

An institution in Sacramento, and finally went to try this place out. Compared to other Chinese places, I was hoping for a bit more. The portions were smaller compared to other places, even with their family style claim. For the price they were charging, it seemed like it wasn't enough food. The service was really good though, consistently checking in and anticipating our needs. That was probably the highlight of the experience at this restaurant. It was very Americanized, but not a complete surprise given its longevity in the area. The menu reflected that, it felt like. Not that many options compared to some other restaurants, and there are a bumber of available options are more American Chinese. That may have been the first Chinese restaurant I've been to where the only language on the menu was English, but that's merely an amusing anecdote. We ordered a few items, and I was left hoping for more when it came to the taste. The garlic chili green beans were very plain. There weren't huge hits of either garlic or chili, when it comes to the taste. We got the prawns, which seemed to be a favorite among customers. They didn't have many walnuts or sauce. Compared to other renditions found at other establishments, it was definitely flavored down. We got orange chicken, and they weren't anything to go crazy for. I've had better at other places and for cheaper. The Hong Kong style noodles were interesting. While they are supposed to be crispy--and interestingly, the waiter made sure to ask if we wanted them the traditional crisp way, since apparently they offer it not crispy--they weren't. The crispy was difficult to explain. It was harder than a chow mein, but very soft and soggy compared to a normal HK noodle. It didn't have the crunch and crispiness you'd expect. The sauce was also not as good as I'd hope. It definitely felt it was watered down in taste. Given the clientele it made sense, but i wouldn't exactly come back clamoring or suggesting this place for people that want real good Chinese food. In Sac, there are numerous options that would serve that purpose better. read more

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Very good but not very authentic chinese cuisine. Fried rice has proper wok hei flavor. Mongolian beef was super tender. Honey walnut shrimps were a bit small but very juicy. read more

Went to this place while in Sacramento, we had a large group of 11, we ordered a ton of great food! Our servers were amazing! We had the whole upstairs to ourselves. Would come back again. We had the beef chow fun, kung pao chicken, spicy green beans, orange chicken, fried rice, mangolian beef. read more

Frank Fat's - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California