Chubby Cat Sushi was one of the best Japanese food meals we've had in a while. Our server was excellent - friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, fast, and excited about the menu and the food. He took our spicy garlic edmame order right away as well as our sake order, recommending the Tozai Snow Maiden Nigori sake, commenting about its slightly cloudier, thicker consistency (I typically like a drier sake but I would definitely order this sake again). The edmama came out in a small bowl and pieces of it were literally flailing around, nice touch and I have no idea how they did that. The sake came out in a little, square wooden box with ice and two small shot glasses. For apps, we tried the Chubby Cat salad, which was delicious - with a very light dressing on romaine, cucumber, fennel, tomatoes, and sesame dressing. The pork gyoza was also amazing with a nice dipping sauce. We also tried the lychee blossom cocktail and loved it. It wasn't too sweet and had three skewered lychees. I also tried a single piece of unagi which tasted great and the tobiko sushi. For mains, we tried torishoyu ramen with chicken and kimchi added and the grilled dry-aged Spanish branzino. Ahead of our meals, the server came to our table with a tray of different chop sticks for each of us to select. Nice touch! The ramen was delicious and I thought that my branzino was outstanding! It arrived in a very large dish (our 2-top table was low on real estate), the skin was perfectly crisped, and the meat was tender - I loved the green yazu chimichurri and the roasted vegetables. The interior has been redone from the prior ramen restaurant that was in the space - the black blinds are quite striking, the hanging flowers, pictures on the walls and even the glass refrigerator with the hanging-by-the-tail full fish make everything seem very well taken care of and fresh. The cute little chopstick holders were a nice touch. read more

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This is a spot I'll definitely revisit... it's SOOO close to 5 stars for me, but on this first visit the drinks and food didn't necessarily "Wow" me, thus the missing star... although everything else did! PROS: - Located in the heart of the busy Delray Beach social strip, so it's easy to find and locate parking - Staff was super courteous as soon as we walked in and the entire time we were there - The ambiance inside and out is excellent... you can see lots of thought was put into the decor. It actually took us a minute to decide whether to eat inside or outside, both were eye catching... but with the amazing weather that day we chose outside! - The entire restaurant was clean and tidy - Drinks & food were brought out quickly - Outdoor dining area is somewhat enclosed from the street and has lovely pink Cherry Blossoms all over the ceiling, creating a pretty & semi-private outdoor setting (no seating beside the sidewalk like many other patios) - The cost/value for the meal was average for the area CONS: - The cocktails we ordered were not strong... we actually couldn't taste it in either of our drinks (and neither of us drinks excessively btw!) - Also the rolls we ordered lacked a little bit of flavor... needed perhaps a sauce of some kind (and we all know I eat a LOT of Japanese food so I know what I'm talkin about! Lol!) All in all though this is a spot I'll definitely visit again... I actually look forward to it. And yes, as per usual I'll update you again when I do read more

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Super tasty and fresh sushi in the Delray Area! My friend and I came in here for a fab sushi dinner to celebrate my birthday. For starters, our server was really sweet and friendly; she also recommended several tasty cocktails. I had one of the high balls (second from the top on the list) and my friend had this lychee spritz cocktail - both were delicious. After ordering, we got to select our own chopsticks to use with our meal. We had the trio toro sushi, the tri-scallop roll, pieces of o toro and scallop sushi, the chubby maki roll, the linux roll, and scallop tobiko rolls. Everything came out truly fresh and tasty - I would recommend all of the dishes we had to be honest. We then also had the mango popsicle as a birthday dessert. The decor was adorable as well, and they had cute cat merch as well. Definitely would recommend stopping by if you can! We will definitely come back! read more

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Amazing find! Was just passing by and saw the sign for Friday & Saturday late night happy hour so we had to try it! Not only was the food great but so was the service and the vibe! We sat outside in what looked like a rose garden. The dishes were also so adorable! Will definitely be back! read more

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This review is for the DIY sushi making class. A friend and I went today and let me say, it was amazing! It was worth it for the price as well. You get an appetizer of gyozas, choice of beverage (sake or bottomless mimosas), and then you choose three different fish to begin making your sushi rolls. You get all of the makings you need to customize your rolls. It was a fun experience and then of course getting to eat your creation afterwards. You can take whatever you can't finish with you and they give you a cute insulated bag with a ceramic soy sauce holder and post card. The service was excellent and everything tasted fresh. We're looking forward to coming back for a meal! read more

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Really enjoyed the food. All the wagyu dishes were cooked perfectly. Wagyu sando was fire. Gyoza had the perfect crisp. The restaurant has beautiful decor. Service was quick, friendly, and helpful . Kimchi Caesar was lovely read more

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We came here for a Dumpling making brunch and had so much fun! The restaurant itself was beautiful! Decor and small details even at the table were top notch. It was bottomless mimosas or sake and your glass was never empty..She was always there topping you off! We started with pork belly Caesars salad, which was tasty then went on to making our own dumplings. The instructor showed everyone up close and was around when we needed him and definitely helped everyone "start off" cooking our dumplings but the mimosas took over and he just ended up cooking.. LOL You can say it was bottomless dumplings too.. We made so many, it was way more than what anyone could eat. The products were top notch so as ugly as our dumplings were made, they all tasted great! The only thing I would have added to this event would be some sides to break up the dumplings...Maybe some bok choy or greens and some fried rice. Otherwise, great experience and restaurant. We will be back for a regular visit but also for their sushi making brunch! read more

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Loved it here. We stopped in for the late night happy hour and it was amazing. Great service. Very professional and friendly. The vibe was old time Japanese. Loved the cat dishes and decor. Tried about 6 dishes and will be back for more! read more

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Lovely happy hour time. The food is consistently delicious. The service is excellent. And the view is right on the ave. Dog friendly too. Such a great sushi and ramen place to come to. read more

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Came here for my birthday with my boyfriend, atmosphere is modern and trendy without feeling too gauche. The service was good and attentive, you get to choose your own chopsticks too! Unfortunately when i went they were all out of my two favorite beers but the food was amazing. The menu is meant for sharing so between me and my boyfriend we ordered the shishito peppers, chirashi don, chubby fight roll, and the branzino! Of course this is more on the pricey side since this is no average sushi place. All the dishes were amazing and beautifully presented and i would go back just to eat the roll again. read more

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Sarah is an absolute gem -- a brilliant bartender with a warm smile, effortless charm, and unmatched skill. She crafts cocktails like edible art, remembers your favorite drink before you ask, and makes every visit feel special with genuine care and playful energy. Whether she's expertly mixing a classic or inventing something new, her attention to detail and magnetic personality turn a night out into an unforgettable experience. If you want world-class service, great conversation, and drinks that taste like celebration, seek out Sarah -- she's simply spectacular. read more

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I enjoyed Chubby Cat Sushi! The inside of the restaurant is so cute! The food was delicious. Our waitress was so sweet and answered all our questions/provided amazing recommendations. The cat theme of this restaurant was purrrfect! I loved how we could choose our cat chop sticks. read more

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Delray's newest sushi spot, Chubby Cat is located steps away from El Camino and the Ave. The whole "cat" theme is adorable. The food we ordered, which consisted of sushi and uni pasta met our hexpectations. Fresh and flavorful. (I hate whenever sushi leaves a fishy aftertaste in my mouth.) read more

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An absolute gem of a restaurant. Rowan provided outstanding, incredibly well-mannered service that truly elevated our evening. Between the top-notch hospitality, excellent food, and beautiful ambiance, it's undoubtedly the best sushi spot in South Florida. read more

I didn't take enough pictures, but everything we had was delicious. Service was incredible. They explained everything perfectly and we will definitely be back so she was the most fresh I've had in Del Ray. read more

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We came here for a Dumpling making brunch and had so much fun! The restaurant itself was beautiful! Decor and small details even at the table were top notch. It was bottomless mimosas or sake and your glass was never empty..She was always there topping you off! We started with pork belly Caesars salad, which was tasty then went on to making our own dumplings. The instructor showed everyone up close and was around when we needed him and definitely helped everyone "start off" cooking our dumplings but the mimosas took over and he just ended up cooking.. LOL You can say it was bottomless dumplings too.. We made so many, it was way more than what anyone could eat. The products were top notch so as ugly as our dumplings were made, they all tasted great! The only thing I would have added to this event would be some sides to break up the dumplings...Maybe some bok choy or greens and some fried rice. Otherwise, great experience and restaurant. We will be back for a regular visit but also for their sushi making brunch! read more

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Absolutely amazing. The fish are all dry aged. It's so good. The dumplings are fire. I'm obsessed. I love the decor as well and I love the little cat chopstick holders. They're so cute. Our server, Rowan was really really nice and super informative . Definitely coming back! read more

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I went here for happy hour with my friend and we were honestly so surprised by the quality of the food. The food and especially the raw menu was amazing we enjoyed it throughly and the service was top notch and we never waited long. For the salmon crudo, definitely get the coconut sauce it comes with. Also the cat decor was adorable and all the cat themed made the restaurant experience even better. Definitely will be back soon! 10/10! read more

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My first time trying this place and overall it was pretty good. I have an extensive outdoor seating area and the inside although not very big was nice and well maintained. It a core is plea pleasant which makes your stay very comfortable. The food was above average but pretty expensive for what you're getting, granted you were in a very expensive area but still higher priced in other local restaurants. Service is very good our server was very attentive and made sure we were happy all the time. Had a couple drinks and they were very tasty as well read more

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I came here on a Friday night with friends to enjoy some sushi. We had reservations and were seated promptly. There is parking available in the front but it gets packed and we did not see any available spots and parked directly in the garage opposite chubby cat. This a very chic and modern sushi vibe with floral decor and cute little cat figures everywhere and spread on our table. The server also came around at the beginning to have us pic our own chopsticks. This was nice effort to enhance the meal but the food was just not it. We ordered the crispy smelt fish as an appetizer which came in a tempura batter but still have bones inside! I have never had tempura with bones and it was just off putting and difficult to it because there was a bone in every bite. We ordered the Lobster Roll and our friends ordered the cowgirl Roll. We did not read the roll ingredients so we did not know the lobster roll had wagyu and we do not eat beef. This was our fault, I'll admit. However, when we double checked with a staff member (not our server) she told us it was the cowgirl roll...so we were waiting...and waiting...and by this time our friends finished their food. When our original server returned he then confirmed with us it is actually the lobster roll. We ended up ordering another roll which was completely basic and honestly just so we could feel full (since our friends were already finished). I honestly felt like I was eating gas station sushi. We did order the TrioToro at the beginning which was the best roll out of the bunch but I've had better Bluefin tuna elsewhere and it was so overpriced. The spicy mayo was RANCH. It was not spicy mayo. I think the concept is great but there needs to be way more effort in food prep, food quality, menu revision, and becoming well-versed with the names of the rolls, etc. between staff. Our server was helpful though, which is appreciated and acknowledged. I don't think I will be returning to this establishment. read more

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Cute place right off Atlantic Ave. The outdoor area was adorable and private. Our server was polite and knowledgeable. The apps we got were delicious and the leeche martinis were fabulous! read more

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Loved this place! First time going and we were super happy about happy hour being available at the tables. It gave us the option to sit outside & enjoy the beautiful day. We didn't even go inside but the outside was super cute & comfortable. My friend ordered a lychee martini & I had the white peach. I didn't care for the white peach but still had a sip of the lychee and I thought it was better. As far as food we shared a ton-- edemame, gyoza, seaweed salad, beef negimaki(started off with one & ordered another because it was so good). Then we ordered spicy toro roll, spicy bluefin toro crispy rice and our server Kylie recommended the Trio Belly, which was amazing! She was also so nice and fun. Overall great experience & definitely looking forward to next time! read more

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Just came back from another wonderful dinner at Chubby Cat sushi in downtown Delray Beach. This is probably the best sushi experience I've had in Florida so far. There's no sense in telling you what we had for dinner because everything on their menu is creative, unusual and incredible. The service is Manhattan professionalism with a friendly informative twist. Our server was ANDREW, who I will definitely ask for specifically next time we go. He advised us on the preparation and ingredients of each dish we questioned, and helped us make healthy delicious choices. (Andrew, if you're reading this, remember to Google "Jiro dreams of sushi" documentary on YouTube). Beautiful Sarah, the partner/manager, made our dining experience, even more pleasant with her welcoming charm. We can't wait to go back there and try more new dishes that we've never had before. Bill & Sandy Kreisberg. read more

We absolutely loved Chubby Cat! One of the best restaurants, as a sushi and cat lover we got the steak sando, ramen, the rice less salmon sushi roll, and the garlic fried rice. Everything was amazing, we sat outside and everything came out as it was ready so my boyfriend and I ended up sharing everything and it was honestly very enjoyable. We went on Valentine's Day and we are going again tonight which made me realize that I never wrote a review, which they deserve! The food was delicious, the cat dishes are adorable, and the service was excellent. Can't wait to go again tonight! read more

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Yes! Excellent, inventive and fresh sushi. Nice service too. We went the week it opened. Chef came out to describe the dishes because servers were all new. The soy sauce is homemade and extra delicious! read more

Chubby Cat is a great addition to downtown Delray and after several visits it remains consistently good. The sushi is better than many local restaurants with good nigiri and rolls, also the menu offers some unique items. An Edamame Dumpling appetizer was excellent as was grilled/skewered chicken but I was surprised at how good the Chicken Ramen (Torishoyu) was and it can be difficult to find Ramen without a pork base but Chubby Cat has it and it's worth ordering. Noodle dishes were simple, nice and light and is a good choice if someone doesn't want sushi. A casual vibe and great service enhance the good food. read more

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I found this restaurant while trying to escape the chaos of Atlantic Avenue on a busy Saturday night with my kids. We specifically wanted to sit inside, but the hostess insisted there were no tables available. When I stepped inside to use the restroom, the dining room was nearly empty, only two tables seated. After pushing back, she suddenly "found" us a table. That shouldn't require a negotiation. I understand not every restaurant caters to families, and that's fine. But basic courtesy and honesty shouldn't be optional. Our waiter was kind and tried to be helpful, but overall service was slow and inattentive at time given the empty dining room. Dirty dishes sat on the table, and my empty drink was taken without even asking if I wanted another. Several items we ordered were completely forgotten, but by that point we had already waited so long that we lost our appetite and didn't even bother addressing it. What made it more frustrating was watching three sushi chefs standing around, yet it still took nearly an hour to get a single roll. It just didn't add up. At this point, I'm starting to wonder if my expectations are too high, or if bare minimum service is simply the standard here. Either way, the experience felt off. read more

Tonight I spent a very romantic evening at chubby cat for my anniversary. Andrew was our server and boy did he knock it out of the park. We arrived had a wonderful sunset view on the outside patio.After we were greeted we immediately got offered complimentary bubbles placed a few small bites orders and Andrew was explaining the menu to us. Had a plethora of sushi and every item got better and better. My favorite dish aside from sushi was the NY negimaki it screamed umami on my palette. The cocktails were delicious as well the samurai butter and the nightshade kiss were phenomenal. The food, the drinks, the service, and the ambience was a 10/10. I would recommend this place to everyone and their mothers. And to finish the night we shared a Korean peach ice cream with Wagyu butter ghram cookie crumbles. read more

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Fun Wednesday night girls happy hour! We ordered martinis at the bar & then sat outside & ordered. The truffle fries are insane! We had a few sushi rolls & had so much fun! Nice crowd, pretty atmosphere & cute serving items. Walked across the street after to watch the drum circle! Great people watching! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The food was amazing, ordered takeout and I went with the miso soup, and the cowgirl roll. Definitely will be ordering again soon. read more

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Cute spot . Nice cat decor. Unfortunately food was lacking flavor . Spicy sushi not spicy. Curry dumplings fell flat as well . Just blah. Honestly best thing on menu was the chicken wings because they had flavor. read more

The food is very delicious. I sat at the bar for Happy Hour and tried many of the plates offered. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Sara at the bar was friendly, professional and provided excellent service. I will definitely be back. Very authentic Japanese food. Beautifully decorated interior. read more

i just had one of the best dinners of my life. the whole staff was incredible but ANDREW was AMAZING he explained everything and gave us the best service. food WAS INCREDIBLE every single thing we ate was mind blowing. this is my third time here and everytime it's spot on. highly recommend this place it's truly a hidden gem read more

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Love this location and new restaurant vibe. The food is amazing here. We had the tonkatsu ramen which was super flavorful. Excellent service. It's good for a quick bite or a more extended experience. We were in a bit of a rush but still wanted delicious ramen and this place always delivers the flavors! read more

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Chubby cat is a great place for wonderful sushi and good times . Menu is creative and Svc is attentive and friendly . So happy they are in Delray! read more

Everything went well! Service was amazing, food was immaculate, presentation was top notch, decor was simply stunning. I love cats! This was an amazing experience read more

***** Food ***** Server Ryan ***** Ambience Went tonight for early Valentine's Day happy hour. First time. Everything was great. I won't waste your time talking about the food. Just be lucky enough to have Ryan as your server, tell him your likes / dislikes and you will have a fabulous evening. So glad we found Chubby Cat. read more

Overall I think this place is a great addition to Atlantic ave. As a Japanese inspired restaurant (more fusion than pure Japanese) I recommend these changes/additions. The Katsu Sando looked nothing like the photo, and was far too small for the cost. It has potential but the portion size should be adjusted. (Better yet keep a small portion and just lower the price giving the option to buy multiple) A Japanese izakaya essential that would be a fun touch/addition would be a a yakitori/kushiyaki grill (binchotan) where you can get fairly priced skewers. This would create fun ambience, experiential dining and great authentic foods. Every Japanese izakaya should have Karaage (please add to the menu) And for the drink menu any Japanese inspired bar menu should always have Lemon Sours and Umeshu (plum wine) or a Umeshu no Sodawari. (Umeshu with Soda) Overall 4/5 those additions would make it a 5/5 I would come back read more

Food, drinks and service were great. Enjoyed everything we ordered. We will definitely come back during our next trip to Del Ray.

Server Andrew was amazing!!! And the manager Sarah was soo sweet and attentive!! my friend and i came in and unfortunately the kitchen was closed but Sarah accommodated us and sat us at one the beautiful inside booths and provided us with some really cool facts about the restaurant and their products they have to offer! Our server Andrew was amazing like i said, very attentive and not only that but also so patient with us especially with it being the end of the night and probably his shift. Not once did he make us feel rushed or like we needed to leave! My friend and i had the lychee blossom drinks which would bomb.com and we also had a matcha cheesecake that Sarah had suggested to pair with that was phenomenal! both were soooo delicious and we plan on coming back very soon to enjoy more! we will definitely be requesting Andrew! read more