Fat ni BBQ

I recently visited Fat Ni BBQ, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The restaurant specializes in Chinese street-style skewers, and the variety is impressive—everything from cumin lamb and pork belly to grilled squid and vegetables. The flavors are bold, especially the seasoning with cumin and chili, which makes the skewers taste authentic and addictive. The portions are generous, and it’s fun to order a bunch of different skewers to share. The menu also has noodles and other side dishes that pair well with the barbecue, making it feel like a complete meal rather than just snacks. The atmosphere is casual but lively, which works perfectly for a group outing or a laid-back dinner. Service was quick, and the skewers came out hot and fresh. Prices are reasonable considering the quality and variety. Overall, Fat Ni BBQ is a great spot if you’re craving something different from typical American barbecue. It brings the taste of Chinese night markets straight to Texas, and it’s a place I would definitely go back to with friends.

Really tasty and flavorful skewers (their specialty) but don’t skip out on the noodles! A unique spot with quick and friendly service. They have a self-serve sauce bar that is a plus. Overall on the pricier side and I don’t usually leave full without dropping a pretty penny.

The skewers were packed with authentic cumin flavor. I tried their lamb and eggplant which are delicious. My friends had the cake, pork belly, and squid and were all satisfied. Food was affordable as well will late closing time which is great!!! The complaint I have is the restaurant is short staffed when the restaurant is fully packed. It was a little chaotic.

I have seen this place for years now and finally got to try it. I don’t know what I expected but was sadly disappointed. I have not tried many skewer places so I’m not really sure what it’s suppose to taste like but it had a strong lighter fluid taste. You could see the chefs cooking it on a grill, so maybe it’s the seasoning that tastes like lighter fluid? Could just be us though, other tables did not seem to complain about it.

Great 'new' experience! Went here with a group after being recommended it - it was exciting up til we sat down in which we received water and some edamame and then were left to figure it out on our own. After we made selections we had to find someone to take our menu for preparing. The menu can be hard to garner how much food you will get per item, but it's able to be mostly worked out. The oil slick noodles, the wheat noodles were great accompanying all the meats, as was the pita bread. For skewers - I'd recommend the pork belly, lamb, and quail (although quite small). Also USE THE SAUCES for variety, they help as most meats all have the same aftertaste/profile.

Great food, loved the Lamb Noodle Soup, Eggplant, A Choy, and Fish Tofu! The spice powders were pretty tasty to go along with the other lamb/chicken/beef tendon skewers we got. Probably wouldn't get the Scallops and Enoki again, but they were still pretty good.

The servers were nice, but we had no idea what to do, and never got an explanation. I do not understand if we did something wrong, in which I apologize for, but the food was genuinely a hard eat. The skewers were extremely chewy, and the seasoning on top of them was burnt. It tasted like charcoal. The bread was doughy in the middle, but tasted like lighter fluid. Again, we had no idea what to do, and everyone around us seemed to enjoy it and had no issues. So this could be our fault, but this was our experience.

Food is decent. Spicy if you don't like spicy with lots of flavor. Everything is seasoned well, and the lamb skewers are especially good. Our waitress was friendly, but the restaurant did smell slightly bad like chemicals when I first walked in

I couldn't stop thinking about the lamb skewers so I had to come back! They were fantastic!! The shrimp skewers were good as well but it was hard to peel the shells off. Service is always quick and exceptional! On a Saturday evening it's as busy as the parking lot but the quality of the food was still the same which was FANTASTIC!! Can't wait to go back!

Interesting and good introduction to Chinese BBQ. Had a large selection of meat skewers, noodle dishes and breads. While some things were better than others, all things were great. While we ordered everything up front, it would have been nicer if the skewers were brought out over time instead of in large groups. It ended up that many were cold by the time we ate them. There was a portable grill on each table but, if it was intended to keep the skewers warm as I had seen in some YouTube vids, that was not offered to us. Some of the meats were very difficult to remove from the skewers especially after they cooled. My favorite was the lamb. The kidney, heart and gizzard were less enjoyable than expected. Noodles were unique. Preferred them in the soup rather than dry / stir fry. The Pita Bread preferred over the Chinese buns. Smashed cucumbers were tasty. Be aware there is a "sauce bar" where you can get spices / sauces for the meats... another thing we had to figure out on our own. Overall a good experience.

Fat Ni is a really great place to come with friends and I love their Oil Spill Noodles and pork belly skewers. The interior and ambiance are very upbeat, and you can see the charcoal grill they cook the skewers on which is pretty cool. The skewers have a nice smokey flavor and the pork belly and lamb ones were super crispy and delicious! The beef skewers were a bit dry and not as good in my opinion. Maybe it was because I was super hungry that day but I kind of got hooked on these Oil Spill Noodles which were so flavorsome and had delightfully chewy noodles. Definitely worth trying this place at least once.

Service was quick and food was reasonably priced. The skewers are priced by the stick so you could really rack up the bill quickly if you eat a lot so recommend grabbing one of the bowls they offer too! In the same lot as 99Ranch so plenty of parking unless you come on the weekend where this area can get pretty busy. Can't wait to go back with more friends.

This place was good. I'll come back to eat if my friends are craving it; but if I was gonna choose a place for dinner or to recommend someone, I'd choose somewhere else in the area. There are a lot of options to choose from but when it came out it ranged from being a little too salty or a little too dry for me. I will say that the chili oil noodles were delicious though and I love that they have a sauce bar!

Casual BBQ/skewer place with fast service! Fat Ni BBQ is located in a mall with plenty of other Asian stores. My friends and I came around 4 PM so it wasn't crowded at all, inside is spacious with multiple table seatings. The menu has various skewer options, noodles, rice, and drinks. Each table gets complimentary edamame beans. We weren't too hungry so we order 1-2 skewers per person. I got the chicken heart skewer ($2.50). My skewer had good amount of meat on it, well cooked and not overly salty. Overall solid Chinese BBQ place with good skewer and relaxed atmosphere. Would love to try the other skewers and beer tower my next visit!

The oil spill noodles here are delicious and QQ. The meat my fiance had was a bit dry but the prices here were very decent. Good fast service. Love the tiny kids jeep blasting music out front lol.

The service here was superb! The waitress had so much energy and was very helpful with our questions. They let us know that they offered a great deal for the beer tower! Not sure if it's available anymore but that was a pleasant surprise. Ordering from a sheet of paper was very convenient. Unfortunately they don't offer any rice dishes. Only noodles. The food came out fairly quick. The chicken, pork belly, and Taiwanese sausages were super tasty and bursting with flavor. The seafood ones (shrimp squid and scallops) were okay. Veggies were good! Unfortunately the food gets cold as they bring everything at the same time and they don't offer anything to keep the skewers warm like other places. This is a great place to hangout with friends and enjoy delicious street food and some cheap beer! It is cheaper than other places I've been so I'd definitely comeback sometime!

This is my favorite late night spot. The beer tower is only $20 and can feed about 4 people. I highly recommend the bacon and enoki skewers. Overall, this is a great casual place for large groups.

I hadn't been to Fat Ni BBQ since 2020, but decided to revisit with a friend who had never tried it. The concept and interior is fun, but the food feels overpriced. We ordered enoki mushroom skewers, bacon-wrapped enoki mushrooms, beef, chicken, lamb, Chinese buns, and scallops, but they ran out and substituted with oyster king mushrooms. The food was good, but the same spice on everything got a bit boring. Service was quick, nice, and efficient. Overall, I wouldn't personally come back. It's not bad, but not worth the price for me.

Tip: whatever you wear here will smell of delicious smokiness so wear comfortable clothes. This place is sooo friggn good. That smoky flavor is really addicting. They do give you a complimentary serving of edamame here but it was so good we got the big portion instead. The noodles here are wonderfully chewy so I think it's made right then and there at the restaurant. The meats are so tender and surprisingly not dried out even though it's smoked/grilled. I recommend the bacon covered mushrooms. It has the right amount of savory goodness that compliment the mild enoki taste.

You know, I really wanted to like this place. I initially saw an instagram post from a reputable food influencer raving about this place --- I guess... scratch the reputable part out now - but I wanted to splurge on some good food since we've been good on trying to save money especially since we're in this economy right now - anyways I digress. Here's what we ordered: 2 lamb skewers 4 beef skewers 2 chicken skewers 2 scallop skewers 1 leek skewer 1 broccoli skewer 1 stir fried beef noodle 1 soy bean noodle All totaled to be almost $60 without tip. I think that's a little pricey for a skewer place in my opinion. Skewers were seasoned with the same seasoning. The lamb, scallop and chicken were okay - a bit overcooked. The beef skewers were tough, it almost seems like they cooked the skewers ahead of time and when ordered - they let the cooked skewer sit on the grill for a min and then served which explains why a lot of people were saying that it's overcooked. The noodles in both of the noodle dishes were bland and the ground beef served in the soy bean noodles was really salty. The only redeeming thing from this meal was the vegetable skewers - even though they used the same seasoning. It was the only thing that I can throughly chew and consume. In my opinion, this skewer place may be the worse skewer place I've actually been to. I don't think we'll be coming back here.

Great flavor and lots of options! Lunch seems to be a good time to visit if you're looking for quick and personalized service. The waitress was super nice and gave great recommendations based off the fact that I came with a non-Asian friend. The Oyster Mushrooms and A-Choy are always a must. You can't go wrong with the Beef Skewers or Chicken Heart either. The skewers have a great smoky flavor and they grill to get it crispy. The Pork Belly was a bit too crispy for my taste, it got dried out. The other weak point was the Lamb, which I found cooked well but underseasoned. We also ordered half a braised chicken and some other skewers for a total of ~$75. A bit pricy, but still okay. DFW does Chinese BBQ skewers well, and this place is no exception. One of my favorite places I've tried so far!

This is my first time going to a place that specializes in skewers, although I've had plenty of Japanese style skewers in my lifetime. The variety of meats were pleasant to choose from, however I wasn't very impressed by the quality of meat.. also I felt that a lot of the skewers were overcooked. Unfortunately the flavor was there but it was just too salty after a handful of skewers. It's like they use the same seasoning in every skewer. I had to use a lot of lemons to help break down the salty taste. I did enjoy their oil flat noodles, those were delicious and a great price. All and all, the bill was surprisingly expensive but I guess we ordered a lot. If I'm craving meats I'd rather go get kbbq. It's not a bad place if you want to experience a staple of Japanese culture.

This was a fun experience! I loved the beef stir fried noodles. Lamb skewer was my other favorite. Staff was friendly. The restaurant was lively. I wish some of the other meat skewers we got had more flavor to them. The corn came dry with no flavor or seasoning. They had a bar with self serve dips. So good.

I always love coming here because it's always consistently delicious. Everything we ordered came out perfectly and so tasty. I will never get tired of this place. The sauce bar is pretty small but I find myself very content with the mixture of the chili oil and sesame sauce. Service was really good and on top of our order.

We love the food here but ever since we found out my husband can't have gluten we have stopped coming. I've tried to reach out to the restaurant to ask if their meats are marinated in any sauces with gluten but have received no response :( We would love to return again! Please share which items on your menu are gluten free

Celiac friendly. I've been to both locations (Carrollton + Plano) and both times the waiters were accommodating to my gluten allergy. Not everything on the menu is gluten-free, so be weary and double check with your waiter. The majority of the items I ate were the meats on the skewers and some greens.

We finally made it for lunch! They are closed on Tuesday. Who knew?! Not us obviously since we had plans to come earlier this week lol. Anyway, we made it. The skewers were well seasoned and tasty. The scallop one was a shock. It's like a baby scallop cut into 6 pieces, so make sure you order more than one. The Chinese buns didn't really have a lot of flavor according to my lunch date. What I did really like were the chicken hearts, pork belly, bacon enoki and cilantro though I didn't taste any cilantro, and the lamb cumin noodles. Loved the noodles. They were coated in flavor, long and chewy. There are other skewers I want to try, so I will definitely be back.

Pros: - the draft beer is really cheap. - love their scallops. - get their special seasoning salt. I use this with my oil noodles and the lamb skewers. Cons: - service can be slow sometimes especially if you are a hangry person. - depending when you go, the edamame can be old.

The food here was really good. My favorite skewer is the lamb. The enoki mushroom was good too. Chicken heart was too tough to eat. The eggplant was very hot. I liked the oil spill noodles too. Very yummy

We came here as a party of six and we're immediately seated and served. A few of us ordered the noodles and boy! That was spicy! We weren't aware there was a sauce bar until after our meal, but since we finished everything it clearly didn't matter! My only complaint is that ordering is a bit confusing and they are a bit heavy handed on the Chinese five spice. The kind of heavy handed where the spice will just flake off up your nose.

You can't go wrong with just about any of the dishes served here. Skewers are definitely amazing! Service is prompt, friendly and ambiance is casual. Relax, have some food, good beer (generous portions too) and enjoy with friends, family, loved ones.

My friend was in town and I took her to Fat Ni BBQ. I ordered Sautéed Spicy Chicken Noodle and it was really good and helpful service too!

I've tried this place about 3 times now, and the first 2 times were pretty good. The last visit was very off, though. The food generally comes out pretty quickly. Everything is seasoned with the same flavoring so it kind of gets boring if you're looking for variety in flavor. Service is nothing notable, but they get the job done. My biggest issue with this establishment is the cleanliness. My 3rd visit here I visited the bathroom for the first time. It smelt so repulsive and just felt dank and dirty. Back at my table, the waitress starts clipping her nails 10 feet away from us in plain sight as we are eating. I lost my appetite immediately. The food and price are decent, but I don't think I intend on returning.

My sister sent me a video of this restaurant and I had just had to try the hand-pulled noodles. My "oil spill noodles" did not disappoint! Tender, just enough heat, lots of flavor. Skewers were fine, but noodles are the star here. The beef skewer was the best. Scallops had good flavor but were tiny! Service was good and waiter helped us, pointing out a few things as we ordered. We were served edamame immediately upon seating after a being greeted. I'd like to try a noodle soup next time.

This place can add up quickly so be mindful on your choices. Do you really need 4 skewers of pork belly? Yes. Actually, my absolutely favorite skewer was the tendon. When done right, tendon just melts in your mouth and has almost a sticky consistency that I love but I know it's not for everyone. The hardest part about ordering so many skewers is eating them while they're still hot. Because once they cool off, it just doesn't taste as good. The only complaint I have is that everything was really salty, including the bowl of noodles that we ordered. Again, the noodles were hand cut and delicious, but also a bit salty. I would love to go to their Plano location to see if it's any different.

Good tasting different skewered protein Got lucky this time and met the owner and founder of Fat Ni ( I believe)

Oooooo mmmmmyyy God! This place is amazing!!! I tried almost one of everything and everything was amazing except the corn. The corn is dry and lacking flavor. Things still 8/10 for me! I'll be back for sure!

The server was nice, which is the best thing I can say. The food was awful, and we tried a variety of things including the lamb, beef, chicken, pork belly, Taiwanese sausage, squid and Chinese bun skewers, along with the egg plant and potatoes. The flavor was one note, with everything tasting the same, same seasoning which can best be described as one part bastardized Old Bay, two parts (very) dry rough cumin powder, and one part barbecue lighter fluid. We were excited to try it, but will not be going back.

I swear my pics could not do this place justice! Their ordering system is really easy. Basically, you order the amount of skewers, side dishes, & drinks on a paper list. The products are both in English & Chinese on the form, btw. You can even order a "no spicy" version. The skewers are then made to order, & each one is very flavorful. Along with marinating the protein &/or veggie, they also season in with herbs & spices that compliment it. My personal favorites are the Hibachi squid, lamb, & enoki mushroom with bacon. My fiancé enjoys the pork belly, chicken heart, & chicken gizzards. They also have a sauce bar available if you want to add more flavor. Another plus is that they are open until 2AM! Keep in mind that they are closed on Tuesdays. For more food pics, follow "the.pikachew" on Instagram

Craving late night food. Got to Dfw late around 10pm and looking for something delicious to experience and not expensive. Service was quick and food was delicious. Love the ambience, good time to hang out with friends and have a beer. I forgot to get a picture of the pipping hot bowl of lamb soup which comes with bread, it was perfect on this cold night. Can't wait to visit again when I'm in the area.

the food was very well prepared and delicious. very good seasoning. defensively coming back! The service was very good ! And the ambiance was lively. Good music.

We always get delivery from here. I usually do not review on delivery, only on dine ins, but this place is my exception. We have never been disappointed with this place. They have always been on point and consistent with their food. We usually orders bunch of different skewers and they are always consistently delicious and juicy. They are on point about the spice levels that you chose and are quick with making the order. We are returning customers again for sure.

I've been wanting to try out Fat Ni and it did not disappoint! Came here for an early dinner on Wednesday and loved how fast the service was. As soon as I entered I was seated and with the menu was given a plate of edamame. I ordered a bunch of skewers. Their seasoning on all the different ingredients works so well and tastes delicious. I may be biased because I love seafood in general, but my favorites were the scallop, shrimp and the squid! Can't wait to go back!

Cute place inside! Came with friends and ordered a LOT but my favorite was the lamb. Delicious flavor and everything was cooked well, but what surprised us was the (few) veggies we ordered were also very good (eggplant and leek). Also, shredded potato dish was crunchy and refreshing to balance all the meat. Would skip the "Chinese bun"(馒头). Beware you will smell like the cooking after, but the place does not get smoky. Good service.

The food was a bit more expensive than I remembered, two people came out with a $130 bill (including a 15% tip). The meat on the skewers were a bit hard to chew, and my jaw was hurting a little afterwards from all the chewing. The service was pretty standard, they bring out your food, and refill your water, but don't expect them to ask how you are doing, or stop to chat with you. They had a half-open kitchen. If you sit near the far end, or when you walk by the cash register, you can see the cooks make the noodles, or watch them make the skewers on the coal stove. Your cloths won't smell greasy like when you go into a cook-your-own-food BBQ place. A bit expensive, but worth it if you like Chinese skewers and don't feel like driving to Plano/Frisco.

We showed up with a group of 15 people unannounced and they graciously welcomed us and made it work out. The atmosphere is fun and lively. I ordered the lamb noodle soup and it was wonderful. Other people ordered a lot of skewers, a variety of chicken, lamb, beef, and sausage.

this place is great for a snack! i love skewers, they have a wide variety for meats and for vegetables, and even mushrooms. i got the king oyster mushroom, pork belly, and lamb skewers. each one is $2.75 and comes with a good amount of meat. they were all really good but the lamb was the best - tender and well seasoned and melted in your mouth. i also loved the king oyster mushroom one because it was very savory / juicy. would come here again !

Easily became one of my favorite spots to visit in Dallas since the food was grilled to order, making each piece of meat charred perfectly while still juicy inside. Relatively big spot, so seating was easy and workers were very efficient. I ordered Chicken: Hearts, Gizzards, Skin; Squid; A Choy; Beef & Beef Tendon; Pork Belly; & delicious Corn on the Cob. Like I said, each piece was charred perfectly and deliciously seasoned. See the Reel/TT on @phidingthefam

Chinese skewered BBQ is one of my favorite foods of all time, I grew up eating this, so there's a certain amount of nostalgia here. I love Fatni, the taste here is authentic and reminds me of home. The lamb skewers are my favorite, but their braised chicken is very good as well. They also offer outdoor seating now with pop music playing at night, so it's great for large groups or those that prefer social distancing. It's pretty packed mostly on weekends but their service is usually solid. Highly recommend this place!

Do you like hot meat in your mouth? Sucking down some meaty sticks of goodness? Writing this review is making my mouth salivate just thinking about this place. I've heard about the Plano location, but never went to it. Luckily this location opened up and is closer. Ordering is easy. You come in and just order by checking off all the goodies you want to eat on the paper menu. They bring the skewers and food out quickly. = Bacon Wrapped Enoki Mushroom skewers: just ok. A little too saucy. + Beef Tendon skewers: one of our favorites. So tender and soft!! + Chicken Gizzards skewers: good + Chicken heart skewers: good + Cumin Lamb Noodle: Really good. Reminds me of really fresh chow fun as noodles are hand pulled + Lamb Noodle Soup: Really good broth and same hand pulled noodles + Lamb skewers: juicy, tender and our favorite I'll be coming back here as a regular!

So good I actually came here twice in one week. Perfect for large parties, since there's lot of table space and they're able to split checks easily. I loved the soybean noodles the most!!

My wife and I eat here all the time. It's the best skewer place in Dallas area (can't speak for tartans county). I love the lamb skewers and beef tendon. But the standout is the cabbage. It's so good, even my vegetarian loves eating here. Ambiance is lively and casual. Great spot for dinner with friends. Beers abound.

I LOVE FAT NI!! The skewers are so good and reasonably priced. The noodles are fantastic. My favorite one was the oil slicked noodles. The hand pulled noodles were chewy and delicious. My parents were so happy eating there. It made me happy. late hours are always a bonus anywhere! Who wants to go to IHOP or Dennys when you can go to Fat Ni?!?

This was on the list for a while and we finally came by for dinner! They're known for their skewers, and that's what we went for. We tried a whole variety, including lamb, beef, chicken, leets, oyster, squid, shrimp, and pork! I gotta say at about $2-$3 each that's a real nice price for the amount of meat you get on each skewer! Word of wisdom that the seasoning on all the skewers is the same: cumin-based. I really liked the seasoning and the meats were always moist and well cooked. The only thing is they're best eaten hot, so if you eat a lot, the last few may not go down as easily. But regardless, really solid value with great palate variety - go for the lamb and seafood options! PROS: - great value dinner, skewers are on the cheaper side - wide variety of skewer and noodle options available - meat is moist and tender - cumin seasoning is just right, not too strong CONS: - inside service can be a little chaotic at times

Finally a place that sells amazing lamb skewers! They're so nostalgic for me, and my mom and I always talk about how we wish there was a place in Dallas that had authentic skewers. Fat Ni is so good that we came twice in 1.5 days. I would also order their lamb hand pulled noodles and pour some hot chili oil onto them because it was so delicious as well. I highly recommend Fat Ni. Food comes out quickly, and they're open very late.

I saw this place in Houston but I think sadly, it seemed like they closed down. My cousin recommended this place, and we decided to come by and try it. We tried the chicken, beef, gizzard, and bacon wrapped enoki mushroom skewers! Out of all of them, I definitely definitely definitely recommend the enoki mushroom skewers. 5/5 for the taste and presentation. These are really good appetizers or snacks to get. We also tried the lamb cumin noodles, which were so good. The flavor was so good and it didn't feel too greasy or heavy. The noodles are hand-pulled, and the texture of the noodles were perfect. I'm a huge texture person when it comes to food, so I totally approve of them!! I was worried this dish would have too much spice, but luckily, it didn't. The spice proportion was perfect. We also ordered a side of sautéed cabbage, which was flavored so perfectly. They were a little greasy, but I would still recommend it if you wanted some vegetables in your meal. They also have a sauce station, which was really cool! They had a variety of spices and sauces (sesame, chili oil, etc.). Service was good and fast. We came in the early afternoon though.

Food is very good service very nice. I revisited this place a lot.I recommend this place you can try it, you will be very happy, because this is good Chinese food