“Fan-Fang” in chinese means ‘good food’. And it rightly so at the Fan Fang Chinese food joint at Manorama Junction, Panampilly Nagar. Started in 2001, a venture by parent company Sreyas multi food court, it has since then become a prominet part of Panampilly nagar. Thronged by crowds of all age groups, with take out as an option for the lazy, it is a popular spot to eat at.

Bangkok crispy chicken
Fan Fang is nicely located so that it can be easily located from the intersection after the South Overbridge. With a subtle chinese look from outside and less so inside, don’t let the decor or ambiance fool you. Just because it does not fit exactly into a ‘chinese’ ambiance doesn’t make the restaurant’s food taste bad. Well lit and airy, the simplistic spartan style may be liked by those who prefer good food to cosmetic appearances.
Food itself is hot and piping, the kitchen is open to your gaze so that you have your heart at ease and your stomach growling waiting eagerly wishing that each order that comes next is yours! Soups take a deviation from your regular ‘chinese’ menus.

Oriental Pot Rice
The menu has nearly 200 different dishes to choose from, Both chinese and the new thai dishes they have added. Soups like the Fish Tom-Yum, mixed seafood soup and the chicken talumein soup are some of the favourites. Starters was more of a confusion with french fries to drums of heavens to make your mouth water. You can also go for some of their momo’s served in wooden baskets to add that ‘authentic’ touch.Taking on the main course you can go for something from the variety of combo meals or order rice and noodles with side dishes of your choice, ranging from vegetarian delights, seafood, poultry, beef and lamb. Be sure to try their tofu as they are one the restaurants that makes some of the best tofu dishes. A reminder for the health conscious. Crackling spinach with tofu is one of their signature tofu dishes, which is also available with paneer.

Chicken thai rice
With a bewitching list of rice and noodles to choose from, the whole process is daunting yet enjoyable. Who doesn’t enjoy food? If you are too lazy to choose a rice and a side dish then go for one of their Hot sizzler platters, which is served with rice and vegetables. With a choice of seafood, meat and paneer, have a try of sizzlers done in Chinese style.

Banana fritters with icecream
Fan Fang has a special offer on weekdays. There is a discount of 15% which is a pretty good deal. So if you have a craving for chinese food any day of the week in between monday and friday, check Fan Fang out. They also cater to parties and have a party hall with a seating capacity of 100.
To have a meal in house or take out either ways, the quality of the food is good. For a meal of two with soups, a starter and a rice and a side dish, it would cost you Rs 200 per person. If it leaves you satisfied and full then it’s worth the money. Don’t let this article be the judge, eat there and find out yourself the delights of Fen Fang.


















Recent Comments