Fat Baby – Japanese
This vibrant neighborhood haunt pulses with energy, drawing guests into a stylish, dimly lit space where the air is thick with the sweet and spicy aromas of a bustling kitchen. Shareable plates of crispy honey sriracha wings and golden scallion pancakes take center stage alongside tender steak tips, offering a bold and playful reimagining of Asian-inspired comfort food. The lively atmosphere and punchy flavors create a spirited experience where every bite, from the crunch of coconut shrimp to the savory pull of boneless spareribs, is designed for communal celebration.
118, Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA, 02127 +16177663450 https://www.fatbabysouthboston.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Rice Cakes - $16: Tuna, ponzu, spicy aioli, wasabi tobiko Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoons - $13: Sweet chili plum sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Sriracha Wings - $16: Sake soy marinade, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancakes - $12: Edamame dip, sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lettuce Wraps - $16: Popcorn chicken, sweet + spicy aioli, cilantro lime slaw, thai vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Chicken - $17: Spice mix, Sancho pepper honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Spareribs - $16: Broccolini, fried garlic, Chinese BBQ Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $15: Mango habanero sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Skewers - $15: Ginger soy marinade, scallions, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tips - $19: Teriyaki bourbon marinade, pickled shishito peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
Bao Buns
- Waygu Sliders - $14: American cheese, spicy mayo, jalapeno relish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bao - $11: Pickled yellow bell pepper, tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak & Cheese Bao - $13: Tenderloin, mozzarella, banana pepper sauce, pickled red onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Bao - $11: Spicy Korean glaze, japanese mayo, house pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Bulgogi Bao - $13: Braised short rib, Dr. Pepper marinade, cucumber salad, radish Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu Bao - $9: Miso cream, chili crisp, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Dumplings
- Pork Dumplings - $14: Lemongrass, ginger, ponzu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Beef Wontons - $16: Dan Dan sauce, sesame, crispy chili oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Dumplings - $16: Truffle ponzu, garlic chip, chive Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porcini + Shitake Dumplings - $15: Soy brown butter, fried enoki, scallion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Dumplings - $15: Thai green curry, basil, Togarashi Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Soup Dumplings - $13: Chili dashi broth, pea tendrils Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai - $15: Steamed pork & shrimp, shitake mushroom, chili soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Veggies + Salads
- Edamame - $8: Smoked sea salt or spicy togarashi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts - $14: kung pao sauce, peanuts, sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Cauliflower Bowl - $13: peppers, caramelized onion, cilantro, avocado, sweet potato, chickpeas, micro sprouts, lemon yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Peanut Salad - $10: Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, wontons, carrots, snow peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Sweet Potato Balls - $12: Whipped feta, agave vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles + Rice
- Lo Mein - $16: Red bell pepper, snow peas, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $14: Edamame, green pepper, peas, sprouts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Curry Noodles - $16: Roasted chicken, rice noodles Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Chow Mein - $16: Roma tomatoes, Korean glaze, spice mix Dietary tags: Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken - $18: Broccoli, orange, Thai chili, jasmine rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $14: Rice noodle, tofu, garlic chives, bean sprouts, peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Noodles - $19: Wok tossed sirloin, wide rice noodle, black bean chili sauce, garlic chives, baby corn, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Mongolian Beef - $21: Onions, peppers, chinese broccoli, choice of white rice or lo mein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Ramen - $19: grilled broccolini, sweet soy egg, chili, scallion, cilantro and white onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Rolls
- California Roll - $13: Crab stick, cucumber, avocado, wasabi tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Roll - $10: Jalapeno + mango salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $13: Spicy aioli, fried basil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Maki - $13: Fried shallot, spicy aioli, tempura flakes (Choice of tuna, salmon, yellowtail) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- E.T Roll - $18: Tempura fried tuna maki, avocado, eel, spicy aioli, kabayaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Specialty - $16: Aji Amarillo, charred pineapple, jicama Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki Roll - $17: Torched salmon, crab stick, cucumber, avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- So Beefy Roll - $15: Short rib, spicy queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon Roll - $19: Snowcrab mix, tempura shrimp, eel, avocado, truffle kabayaki sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Electric Ebi - $19: unagi & avocado on the inside topped with Ebi shrimp & yuzu maple syrup Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The French Maiden - $18: Seared ribeye, creamy peppercorn sauce, crispy enoki mushroom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Tuna Roll - $18: Mixed crab salad & cucumber on the inside topped with spicy tuna, chopped scallions & orange soy glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Weekender - $16: Smoked salmon, tempura pickled red onion, scallion cream cheese, mango habanero hot sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $18: Cucumber, crab stick, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, tobiko Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock Shrimp Roll - $18: Tuna, cucumber, tempura rock shrimp, scallion, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Sweet Potato Roll - $15: Tempura sweet potato, sesame, avocado, kabayaki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Volcano Roll - $17: Cucumber, avocado, topped with baked crab & salmon, spicy ginger glaze Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Shogun - $19: Jalapeno tempura & asparagus on the inside topped with kampachi & caper paste Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri + Sashimi
- Tuna Nigiri/Sashimi - $9: Yuzu, shiso paste Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Nigiri/Sashimi - $9: Maple syrup, truffle oil, cured egg yolk Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Nigiri/Sashimi - $9: Thai chili, honey, chive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Nigiri/Sashimi - $12: Soy, kizami wasabi Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel Nigiri/Sashimi - $9: nori wrap, white sesame seed, peach bbq Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kampachi Nigiri/Sashimi - $9: soy, furikake seasoning Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Hand Rolls
- Wagyu Skirt Steak Hand Roll - $8: Truffle kabayaki, quail egg, chive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torched Salmon Belly Hand Roll - $8: Maple syrup, yuzu, charred pineapple Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Hand Roll - $7: Tempura shiso leaf, passionfruit leche de tigre Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Hand Roll - $7: Chili crisp, scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Hand Roll - $6: Vegan spicy mayo, roasted beet, crunchy sweet potato Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- Spicy Tuna Poke - $19: Avocado, wakame, charred pineapple, sushi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Salmon Bowl - $21: 8oz grilled salmon, sushi rice, steamed bok choy Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Beef Rice Bowl - $16: Sesame beef, fried egg, Shitake mushroom, carrot, bean sprouts, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Cry Baby Cocktail - $16: Ghost tequila, lime, hibiscus, elderflower Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Green Machine Cocktail - $15: Blanco tequila, pineapple, mint-cilantro-thai basil puree, habanero agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Scorpion Bowl - $45 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sapporo - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- The Pale Rose - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ozeki Sake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Hidori Soju - $15: Apple or Green Grape Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Restaurants near Fat Baby
- Waku Waku — Japanese
- Avana Sushi — Japanese
- Genki Ya — Japanese
- Teriyaki House — Japanese
- Wagamama — Japanese
- Yamato II — Japanese
- Wagamama — Japanese
- Redwhite Boneless Ramen — Japanese
- Santouka — Japanese
- YōKi Express — Japanese
- Love Art Sushi — Japanese
- Shore Leave — Japanese
