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Fat Panda

233C Canley Vale Rd, Canley Heights NSW 2166, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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233C Canley Vale Rd, Canley Heights NSW 2166, Australia

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+61 404 180 066
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 5:30 – 9:30 PM Friday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fat Panda

Fat Panda delivers city-grade Japanese fare and fusion handhelds at Canley Heights prices. Grab a perch by the counter to watch the chefs slice raw fish to order, or slide into a booth with friends over Asahi beer and lychee cocktails. The kitchen leans inventive with wagyu beef tacos and crunchy soft-shell crab baos, yet keeps orthodox staples tight—from thick-cut salmon sashimi to rich tonkotsu ramen and steaming udon.

  • Inventive Fusion Handhelds: Crisp nori and taco shells cradle rich wagyu beef or fresh raw fish, paired alongside steamed baos packed with crunchy soft-shell crab.
  • Open Sushi Counter: An open-counter setup lets diners watch chefs slice thick cuts of fresh fish and roll sushi on the spot.
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Why Diners Choose Fat Panda

Discover why diners choose Fat Panda for vibrant Japanese fusion, generous portions, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

  • Generous, Fresh Japanese Portions

    Diners consistently highlight fresh sashimi, generous donburi, and hearty portions that deliver filling meals at neighbourhood prices.

    Got the rice bowls which were such a good filling portion size and comes with a side of miso soup.

    Tedi James

  • Creative Japanese Handhelds and Tacos

    Handheld fusion creations such as wagyu beef tacos, sashimi tacos, and loaded baos offer creative alternatives alongside classic sushi rolls.

    the wagyu beef tacos were to die for so juicy and heaps of flavour

    Marissa

  • Sharable Feasts and Weekday Deals

    Shared plates, sushi platters, and weekday group specials make the venue an easy choice for casual outings with friends and family.

    Especially the specials on Tues, weds and Thurs.

    Frank Ly

  • Welcoming Group and Family Hospitality

    Families and dining parties feel welcome with thoughtful accommodations, fast table service, and kid-friendly menu picks.

    they serve my children very enthusiastically, which makes me very satisfied.

    Trung Hieu Nguyen

  • Atmospheric Vibe and Cocktails

    Thoughtfully curated music, cocktails, and intimate lighting provide a vibrant backdrop suitable for dates and relaxed evenings out.

    Great vibe and selection of music. Not too loud so you can still enjoy your conversations

    Phuong Nguyen

  • Front-Row Chef Counter Craftsmanship

    Guests can sit near the open-counter bar and watch the sushi chefs slice sashimi and assemble rolls up close.

    its always nice to watch the chefs prepare it infront of you

    Aj Geha (Live2Live41)

Signature fusion creations and beloved Japanese dishes praised by diners

  • Wagyu Beef Tacos

    the wagyu beef tacos were to die for so juicy and heaps of flavour

    Marissa

  • Sashimi Tacos

    I highly recommend the sashimi tacos, surf n turf roll, Harvey bay scallops and sashimi.

    Amy Ho

  • Scallops

    the scallops had the best flavour I've ever had

    Joyfull L

  • Tonkotsu Ramen

    the flavour bomb winter warming tonkotsu ramen were other favourites of mine.

    Ingrid Norris

Other favorites

Shareable sides, fusion handhelds, and handcrafted specialty cocktails

  • Soft Shell Crab Bao

    The bao is moist and soft, unlike other baos I've had, and the crab is crunchy with soft meat. Saucy and full of texture, the soft-shell crab bao is a MUST!

    Jasmine

  • Lychee Sour

    The lychee sour is a must as well ... You will not regret it!

    Joyfull L

  • Pork Gyoza

    We dined on a few different options, including the California crab and katzu chicken rolls, pork gyoza, Waygu beef nigiri, salmon carpaccio and Waygu beef tataki.

    Lydia Isaac

  • Kingfish Carpaccio

    The carpaccio and bao are perfection, in particular.

    Nat Bejain

Beyond the menu

Memorable gestures and thoughtful hospitality that stand out to diners

  • Complimentary Drink Replacement

    Staff replaced a customer's accidentally spilled drink at no charge without hesitation.

  • Front-Row Sushi Prep Counter

    Diners can sit by the open-counter layout and watch the sushi chefs slice raw fish and handcraft rolls up close.

  • Accommodating Special Deal Options

    Servers proactively offered a flexible half-portion deal with a soft drink substitution when ordering weekday specials.

  • Family & Child Hospitality

    Waitstaff provide warm, patient hospitality tailored to families, ensuring children are attentively looked after throughout the meal.

Before you head over

Practical dining advice on reservations, menu highlights, and weekday promotions.

  • Book Ahead for Weekend Dinners

    Weekends draw lines outside on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings; calling ahead the day before allows you to reserve a table and skip the sidewalk queue.

  • Explore the Fusion Handhelds

    Beyond standard rolls, try the house specialty fusion handhelds like wagyu beef tacos, sashimi tacos, and soft-shell crab bao buns.

  • Take Advantage of Mid-Week Deals

    Stop by on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday nights to take advantage of recurring mid-week value promotions like gyoza-and-beer combos and salmon specials.

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