A $19.90 roti wrap you build yourself: Phat Boy, Brisbane City

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Menu highlights

Highlights from Zen’s visit.

• DIY pulled pork roti with slow-cooked overnight pork, warm flatbread, and crushed peanuts ($19.90)
• Mixed entree platter on a bamboo stand featuring satay chicken, spring rolls, and curry puffs ($19)
• Crispy pork belly stir-fried with Asian greens ($19.90)
• Thai chicken cashew nut stir-fry served with rice ($17.90)
• Green pandan tapioca pudding with lychee and coconut ice cream ($10.90)

At a glance: what we ordered

• DIY roti pulled pork ($19.90)
• Mix entree ($19)
• Crispy pork with Asian greens ($19.90)
• Thai chicken cashew ($17.90)
• Pad thai chicken ($17.90)
• Coconut and pandan rice ($4.50)
• Virgin pina colada ($15)
• The Passion cocktail ($19)
• Tapioca pudding with lychee ($10.90)
• Roasted coconut ice cream ($16.90)

Rolling Up the DIY Pulled Pork Roti

If there is one absolute non-negotiable dish to start your feast at Phat Boy, it is the DIY pulled pork roti ($19.90). The pork is slow-cooked overnight until tender, arriving at the table alongside warm flatbread, crisp lettuce leaves, pickled vegetables, and crushed peanuts. You tear off a piece of roti, pile on the fragrant pulled pork, layer your toppings, and wrap it all up for a rich, satisfying bite.

To keep the communal sharing going across the table, the mix entree ($19) presents a stacked selection on a two-tiered bamboo stand. The platter brings satay chicken skewers with dipping sauce, golden curry puffs, crispy spring rolls, and san choy bao lettuce cups. Lifting a satay skewer or dipping a crispy spring roll sets a relaxed, fun pace for the rest of the meal.

Wok Classics and Crispy Pork Belly

Moving onto mains, ordering big is part of the experience. The crispy pork with Asian greens ($19.90) delivers a satisfying crunch from the pork belly alongside stir-fried greens that balance the richness. For gentle heat and crunch, the Thai chicken cashew ($17.90) combines tender stir-fried chicken with fresh vegetables, roasted cashews, and a side of fluffy white rice.

No casual Thai feast is complete without noodles, and the Pad Thai chicken ($17.90) delivers flat rice noodles tossed with bean sprouts and sweet-savoury stir-fry sauce. Pairing your mains with a side of coconut and pandan rice ($4.50) gives you the perfect base to mop up every bit of sauce left on the plates.

Standout Tapioca Pudding and Tropical Sweets

Even after a generous spread of savoury dishes and colourful drinks like The Passion cocktail ($19) or a cold Virgin Piña Colada ($15), saving room for dessert is mandatory. The absolute standout dish of the visit was the tapioca pudding with lychee ($10.90). Tinted a vivid green with pandan, every spoon combines chewy tapioca pearls, sweet lychee pieces, and a scoop of cold coconut ice cream for a memorable contrast.

For an equally delightful sweet finish, the roasted coconut ice cream ($16.90) arrives served inside a whole young coconut shell. Topped with a pineapple slice and a mini paper umbrella, it lets you scoop up smooth coconut ice cream while digging into the tender young coconut flesh inside.

Planning Your Visit to Brisbane Quarter

Phat Boy is conveniently located on Level 2 of Brisbane Quarter at 300 George Street, right in the heart of Brisbane City under W Brisbane. The restaurant opens Monday through Friday for lunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm and dinner from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, as well as Saturday dinner from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

On-site undercover parking is available at Brisbane Quarter via 81 North Quay through Wilson Parking, with evening rates starting from $10 when booked online in advance. Whether you pop in for weekday lunch specials or gather friends for slow-cooked pulled pork roti wraps, Phat Boy offers a vibrant, flavourful dining option in the CBD.