the fatty bao

although this place is super popular and the food is great tasting as well we were pretty disappointed on our third visit there a month ago. upon arrival we were seated at one of the sofas and have a three month old baby so wanted to lay him down on the sofa and we saw that there was a dead cockroach on the sofa along with some dried food. not only that there was also cockroaches which were on the table once we finished our food and were waiting for our bill. a restaurant of this quality needs to improve on its hygiene and ensure that atleast these aspects are taken care of. that was extremely disappointing.

these guys are all about the money.. we were a couple and the place was almost empty.. all we asked for is better seating to spend quality time..the waiter ranjan was so impolite to even accommodate our request and suggested that the reviews that we give did not matter as they already have so many good ones.. please take cognizance before visiting this place as they do not care about your experience..

bland food , surprised it was rated 4.5

the pickled sangria was good. definitely recommend it. ordered ramen and dimsum, they were all good. but there is only 1 veg dessert option which is some wierd berry crumble.

others had japanese cheese cake which they really liked.

loved everything i tried here.

•chilli crab & prawn bao - soft bao with perfect flavours. recommended.

•smoked chicken & spinach dimsums - juicy and crunchy. the sauces / dips given with the dimsums are too good.

• spicy salman, cream cheese & cucumber uramaki (sushi) - moist rice, good meat and well made sushi. not spicy for indian palate at all.

• tsukemen ramen (chicken) - we ordered this with add-on of wild mushrooms and double chashu which is crispy pork. this dish won our hearts. good quantity and amazing flavours. must try!

• chamomile tea- perfect accompaniment to a great meal

• to finish of this lovely dinner, we ordered the japanese cheesecake - so soft and yummy, every bite melts in your mouth.

good service, worth a visit when you don't mind spending on great food. ambience could be better lit, but that's negligible. definitely going back to explore more from their menu.

the ambience is really dingy and has a very low vibe to it. i had travelled from the other side of the city to eat here, but i was utterly disappointed with the experience. to start with, even though i had a reservation, i was offered a really bad table. when asked if we could take a better placed table, i was told that it would not possible since it was reserved for someone else. all the while that we were there, about an hour, nobody occupied that table, while we struggled with our bad table. the food was average and the menu had no freshness to it. you can find the same menu at any other asian restaurant. even the flagship dish, the baos, were also only okay-ish. not worth the hype.

the search for place to eat dumplings is over. if you love dumplings bao and ramen you mushy try this place once for sure. this pan asian restaurant offer variety of dumplings from veg to non veg filling to choose and try. i ordered non veg dumpling it was delicious and came with sauces. i ordered red sangria and fresh orange juice it was good. dessert was cheesecake it was yummy. ambience was good and staff were very courteous. love this place and would visit again to try out their menu.

we reached the restaurant at around 12 we had made a reservation . so we got a table immediately. for starters we had 1. teriyaki chicken bao 4.5/5
2. dancing prawn 4/5
3.koren fried chicken 4/5
4. cottage cheese pan seared bao -3/5
5. japanese cheese cake 4/5
6.peach iced tea
7. sakura sakura
over all food -4/5
ambience 4/5
service 4/5
clean plates and tables totally good service and pleasent experience . makes me wanna go again and try out other items in the menu .

a pocket friendly immersive experience!

although famed for their baos, the fatty bao offers more than just open and closed baos. delicately sealed dimsums, to the umami flavored ramens, tender yet crunchy sushis, their flavors are mild when required (sushis and dimsums) and furiously hot where needed (pan seared soba noodles). dimly lit, a compact yet breathable dining space, this place makes for a perfect weekend dinner

we started our meal with edamame, tofu and chilli dumplings, that were piping hot, glazed and succulent when they arrived. the first bite was a combination of crunchy and soft textures, and the chilli added a mild spiced flavor to it. once we devoured this, we then moved to the drumstick and mixed veg dimsum, and this one was a hit on the table, that we ordered for two more portions. the chestnu, drumstick and veggies blended so well, and with a slight dip on the sauces provided at the table, the flavors had a delicous after taste too. every bite of this felt satisfying. the thin coating of the dimsums when combined with the crunchy yet cooked veggies within hit the right notes in terms if textures and taste both.

we then tried the cottage chese pan seared baos, that arrived on a cast iron pan and with an array of sauces and dips, an extension to the ones present on the table. the baos were tender, delicate and flavorful, with the perfect mix of sweet and spicy, and the cottage cheese chunks added a great chewy texture to the filling.

the ramens were the biggest hit on the table, especially amongst those diners in the family that tried it for the first time. my brother devoured his via malaysian ramen that had a memorable after taste, and an umami flavor. the exotic mushroom was a hit with my husband, a soppy noodle with lotus stem and exotic mushrooms that paired well with the miso within. the pan seared soba noodles formed the base of a semi fried tofu garnished with brussel sprouts and sauces. this when paired with the red thai curry was a spice affair and too hot for my palate. although it had a great flavor, the spice profile was high-very high.

finally our stomachs were full and hearts content. even though there was no room for dessert, there was also no room for regret, because it was a meal that truly made us go nom nom. the service, food and taste made a remarkable impression here. will definitely visit again and again and again

the food was epic! the teriyaki bao, asparagus cheese sushi and smoked spinach chicken dim sums were all amazing. not the biggest fan of the ramen but the dessert japanese cheesecake was the perfect ending to the meal. i am looking forward to visiting again soon!

ambience is cute and friendly. the food is really good. one of the best asian restaurants in bangalore. i loved the teriyaki salmon and cheese sushi with wasabi. tsukemen ramen was so fulfilling with crispy chicken which was the best part. the roasted duck kimchi fried rice was good too. baked wonton cups were on the okay-ish side. the mocktails melon supper and bora bora were good too. overall it's a very good place to fill your tummy with joy!