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Is Frank Fat's Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Sacramento, CA)

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As of September 2026, Frank Fat's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
visitsacramento.com

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What the source shows: Yelp's page for Frank Fat's shows a menu update dated 2026-04-25 and continued listing at the L Street address; Visit Sacramento's business directory lists it as an active downtown restaurant.

  • Season / episode Season 8, Episode 1
  • Original air date
  • Address 806 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814

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What happened after Man v. Food?

On Man v. Food, Casey Webb visited Frank Fat's in downtown Sacramento to try the Honey Walnut Prawns and Brandy Fried Chicken, per episode listings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes. Frank Fat's is a Chinese-American restaurant founded in 1939, a block from the California State Capitol, according to Visit Sacramento's business listing, and is one of the city's oldest continuously operating restaurants. The episode aired July 2, 2019, as the season 8 premiere. Since then, the restaurant has continued serving at its original 806 L Street address; Yelp's page for the restaurant shows a menu update dated April 25, 2026, and the business is listed as part of the Fat Family Restaurant Group. No change in name, ownership, or location has been reported since the episode aired.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 8, Episode 1
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Honey Walnut Prawns and Brandy Fried Chicken
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Frank Fat's

Frequently asked questions

Is Frank Fat's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Frank Fat's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Frank Fat's after Man v. Food?

On Man v. As of September 2026, Frank Fat's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Frank Fat's located?

806 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Frank Fat's?

Season 8, Episode 1 of Man v. Food, first aired July 2, 2019.

Is Frank Fat's still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

Since then, the restaurant has continued serving at its original 806 L Street address; Yelp's page for the restaurant shows a menu update dated April 25, 2026, and the business is listed as part of the Fat Family Restaurant Group. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
806 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Venue type
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Official website
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