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| - Fat Choy is a gem hidden in the back of a tiny casino on E. Sahara, the Eureka, a less than desirable or safe area. The service and food make up for the lack of ambiance. Don't get me wrong - the restaurant is clean and the seating is comfortable and casual. I'm afraid people could be somewhat turned off by the location, but if you want delicious Asian/American comfort fusion head over ASAP.
My husband and I first visited about a year ago. We always get the pork belly bao ($7), a menu must have. Thick pan-seared pork belly on soft bao with peanut sauce and pickled greens. The pork belly is a melt-in-your-mouth crispy delight and the bao are the freshest I've had. Short rib grilled cheese ($10) is another must have for my hubby. Generous amounts of tender meat, cheddar cheese and more delicious BREAD.
The other item I was delighted with was the shrimp toast. A generous portion of shrimp atop a delicate toasty slice of French-ish bread, a tiny fried egg, Chinese sausage, drizzled with aioli. Much, much different than your Chinese restaurant variety. Alas, the server told me it wasn't very popular and it is only served as a special now. :( Same with the bone marrow, not enough orders to keep it around.
Consistently good, fresh, well-cooked food and the friendly and knowledgeable servers keep us coming back. Recommend for a casual night out with friends, date night and don't forget Sunday brunch. :) Ice cold cheap draft beers (Abita Turbo Dog, Widmer) at the bar! ($2.75)
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