I visited Chubby Cattle and let me start by saying... I usually dread buffets, but Chubby Cattle might have changed my mind a little. Everything was fresh, and I loved that the food was cooked right in front of us. That made a huge difference for me. It did not feel like your typical buffet at all. It felt more interactive and elevated. The options were endless! They had everything. Dumplings, fried rice, sushi, steak, shrimp, ice cream, slushies, like it just kept going. I am definitely spinning the block on this one when I go back to Atlanta again. read more

The service staff here were pretty kind, when first entering, they were extremely attentive, and we were seated quickly on a weekday. I did join the membership program, however, I am questioning its value due to the fact that a lot of the benefits are in California where I'm assuming they may be based. Go into this with the expectation that it is different from Korean barbecue, because it is Japanese. However, it is just as delicious. I was a bit upset about the lack of a chicken option, you're going to have to choose between kaarage or a New Orleans style chicken cartilage to grill no boneless / marinated breast or thighs. Go in with the expectation that your eyes may be bigger than your stomach cause you will be charged for access food. However, the quality of the meat was great all of the steak options we had were enjoyable, along with the pork belly! We did get silver cheer, which had a member pricing of $45.99, which I think is typically about $55 without. It's a very well decorated establishment, it reminds me of a street that you'd see with the awnings, it's a fun environment to be in. It's also nice that drinks are included with your meal. I think I'll visit again just for the fact that I'm a member, or one of the sister locations opposed to the one in Atlanta. read more

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I was traveling for work and accidentally stumbled into what I can only describe as a dojo of deliciousness and honestly, I'm glad I did. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted warmly, like you've just been accepted into some secret society of meat lovers. Fair warning: this place gets busy in the evening, so do yourself a favor and make a reservation or at least hop on the waitlist unless you enjoy staring longingly at other people's eat. They offer a membership with different tiers (free, about $28/year, and another higher one I don't recall the cost), but the perks are solid--birthday meals, discounts for you and your guests, and on this visit, they even hooked us up with a free premium cut of meat. The environment is comfortable and lively without feeling chaotic, and the servers? Absolute pros. They'll even step in and help cook the wagyu so you don't accidentally turn a masterpiece into charcoal. Now let's talk food. The quality of the meat is legit great cuts, fresh, and the portions are perfect. You get enough to enjoy a variety without hitting that "I can't breathe" level of full. The setup is basically a buffet-style dream: grab your drinks, rice, veggies, and load up on meats like you're preparing to hibernate for the winter. Bonus points: * Tables have built-in ventilation, so you don't leave smelling like a campfire * Minimal grease splatter (your clothes will thank you) Surprise MVP cut of meat of the night? The tongue. I didn't expect it, but it was seasoned perfectly and incredibly tender. Also tried the "fagra" (I'm probably butchering the spelling), and that was phenomenal too. Oh and if you are in the mood don't sleep on the sushi. Fresh, well-made, and a great addition to the whole experience. Is it a little pricey? Yes. Worth it? Also yes. The quality, experience, and service back it up. Overall, this place absolutely delivered. Great food, great service, great vibe. I'm already looking forward to coming back, especially when I can bring the family to a spot closer to home in Cali. Come hungry, come curious, and maybe come with a strategy... because you're going to want to try everything. read more

Amazing food, beautiful restaurant. Ricky was very attentive, and quick. Definitely would come back. I might like the food more than Wagyu house. The buffet is bigger here read more

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First time and the experience was 10/10. I got the Gold tier so I can try the A5 Wagyu. Nite the first 2 section of the gold tier: you can only order 1 order from each section and that's it. Then the rest of the selections within the gold menu is unlimited, on top of everything in silver tier. I was too hungry to take pictures and wish I could have take more pics. Overall the meat quality was top notch. The A5 melts in your mouth. And some other meat, the seasoning was really good with peppery taste. I recommended getting the gold tier. All the sauces were good as well. And the sides. The handroll sushi was great! And the tomyum soup was so delicious! They also have 2 different types of milk tea for unlimited drinks! And the matcha Mille crepe was so good as well! I love the decor of the place with manga covers and Japanese styles. Shoutout to our waiter Ricky for helping my group of 6 people cooking the meat. He was very accommodating and answer all our questions! read more

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Last year we tried Wagyu House and ended up getting a membership. This year I was excited to try their sister location. Unfortunately, I ended up disappointed. The place is located right where Perimeter Mall is. I haven't been on that side in years, so I had no clue that you have to pay to park. No biggie. I went with two other friends. Initially, the told one of my friends that she could do the $35 special on her on, but once our time started they came back and told her she had to go with what the table is going with. Which I thought was the rule, but didn't know if they were slightly different than Wagyu House. The layout of the restaurant gives off casual vibes and is nice. There weren't a whole lot of ppl there. One of the reasons I chose the weekend is because of the seafood options. However, there were no crab legs or AYCE seafood options. That was my first reason for feeling like I got cheated because in the 90 minutes we were there, it never came out. The other issue was that the food we ordered didn't come out. When it did, all the food was not delivered to the table. We had to ask our second server for the food because the first server said she would check on it, but it never came. At the time one of my friends hit me with some crazy news and therefore I didn't make a big fuss with the manager. The Wagyu that came with our tier was absolutely delicious. Everything else was meh. To me I feel like we were cheated out of experiencing what we came for. Speaking with another friend, who went to the Duluth location the week before, and both of us agreed that Wagyu House was much better. I don't know when I'll give them a second chance, but I do believe in them having one. read more

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Chubby Cattle coming to ATL was a huge win for the food scene. AYCE lovers, this place absolutely delivers. The service, management, and Chubby Cattle team is consistently great, and the food quality never misses. There are so many delicious options. You order most items straight from the tablet, plus there's a buffet area for extra goodies. The selection is impressive- Wagyu, a wide variety of proteins like pork belly, beef, steak, and more, plus some dim sum favorites, sushi, nigiri, curry (special shoutout to the rice machine, because yes, it deserves its own moment), dumplings, fried bites, a solid drink selection, and even desserts including some soft serve ice cream and bubble tea (without the boba) to finish strong. This location is in front of Perimeter Mall. The ambiance is another highlight. This Chubby Cattle location is spacious, perfect for larger groups, and has a fun, lively vibe. Walking in genuinely feels like you've been transported to another country- great energy, great atmosphere, great time. Pro tip: There's a set time limit for AYCE, so order strategically and keep an eye on when you can submit additional rounds on the tablet. Plan wisely and you'll leave very happy (and very full). Also, there's some paid parking right out front but you can park for free at the mall near Cheesecake Factory. Overall, Chubby Cattle is a must-visit if you love AYCE done right. read more

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We came for lunch right at opening and opted for the Diamond tier. There's a 90-minute dining limit, so pacing matters. Mixing richer, fatty cuts with leaner ones is the way to go in my opinion. Standouts for me were the shank and the Australian wagyu, both excellent in flavor and texture and offered that rich-lean balance. Service was attentive and efficient, especially since we were one of the first tables of the day. I imagine things could feel more rushed when the restaurant is busy, but our experience was smooth and well managed. Located in the former Breakers restaurant space. Would return. read more

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The service was great I really like how they changed the ordering into iPad and the sushi is freakin great dare I say better than meats even tho the meats were pretty high quality. The seats are nice and stoves are clean. read more

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The food was good. You have to go to a salad bar to get some of the meats, rice, fruit, soft drinks, sushi and desserts. Staff was very friendly. read more

I love ayce bbq and went to try out this new restaurant that opened in perimeter! They have everything you can think of - sushi, all kinds of wagyu, dumplings, vegetables, slushies and more. I enjoyed everything we tasted! I am normally hesitant of buffet sushi but these were being made fresh and were very good! Some of my favorite meats were the miso brisket, short rib, and wagyu ribeye! They also had a miso soup and rice machine. The rice machine is so smart because it is way more hygienic than having to self serve/scoop out a container. For drinks I got a lychee slushee which was delicious. We also ordered from the bar the matcha peachtree which was my favorite - very unique taste of peach and matcha! The soju-rita and lychee martiniz were also good choices. I would definitely recommend this spot. Pro tip- to save $ try coming in the week day or for lunch :) read more

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I love chubby cattle group. So when I saw this newly open place, I had to check it out. There is no tiers at this location. It's one price all you can eat. I like that you can grab your own meat as well so you don't have to wait for the servers to bring it to you. I love the decor at this location. It's a little different than the others as well. They also have manga lined up all around the whole restaurant. Do not open the manga books, please they are displays only. I noticed some of them were open. I like the idea a lot since sometimes when the kitchen is backed up, you have to wait for them to bring it to you at the other locations. I also love that this location has more variety when it comes to the side, dishes and buffet option. They actually have more desserts here and they also have a lot of different appetizers as well and the buffet. The only thing I didn't like about this location was you have to have a chubby group membership in order to get the more premium cut meats. I go maybe once a month and to a chubby group location. Maybe I should get a membership but usually at the other locations you can get Gold or Diamond tier and you can get Wagyu Otoro. It's one of my favorites and its melts in your mouth good. At this location, they only had regular Wagyu cuts, which wasn't bad, but I really like getting the diamond tier. Ever since my trip from Wagyu house I've just been blown away by the A5 Wagyu. I just can't eat normal Wagyu anymore. I probably would come here again for conveniency, since they grab your own option was nice. On days where I don't feel like walking definitely the other location. read more

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It is cool, trendy spot with great food quality and amazing decor if you love manga. But because of the crazy crowds and slow service, it ends up being a pretty exhausting and overpriced dining experience. read more

So my sister and I weren't too keen on the traditional Thanksgiving meal this year so we dined on shabu shabu at Chubby Cattle at the Perimeter Mall today. I don't know what restaurant this used to be but they've transformed it into a hip Korean bbq spot. Inside is really nice, clean with urban vibes. Service was good. Whenever we got ready to put meat on the grill, our server was right there to assist. Our grill was changed halfway through the service to make sure we got great tasting meat each time. It was some of the best Japanese BBQ I've eaten, with tender cuts of wagyu beef that melted in my mouth. The AYCE bar with other pieces of beef and seafood plus Korean sides, soups, dumplings, drinks and desserts was plentiful. It was a delicious meal where I got to try some interesting dishes and spend some quality time with my sister for fun times and good laughs. read more

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Five stars and then five more for good measure I keep coming back, and at this point it feels less like being a customer and more like being part of the story. The real magic? Kailani. Kailani doesn't just provide service, she curates an experience. From the moment you sit down, she's attentive without hovering, warm without being forced, and somehow always three steps ahead of what you need. Refills appear before you notice your glass is low. Recommendations land perfectly. Every interaction feels intentional. It's rare to find someone who makes consistency feel this effortless. Every visit, same excellence. Same energy. Same genuine care. If customer service were a craft, Kailani would be a master artisan. That's why I'm a repeat customer and will continue to be one. Highly recommend asking for her. read more

My friend found out about this place online so we made reservations in advance. Unfortunately, we were not able to stick that reservation time so I called when we were on our way and put our names on the waitlist. Even though they estimated a 45 to one one hour wait, we will get a table in about 30 minutes. There were plenty of tables available, so they must've been understaffed to be having people wait. We enjoyed a variety of their dishes, including the proteins, vegetables, soup, dumplings, sides, and the plethora of drinks. The quality was pretty solid, and the staff were as friendly as they're busyness would allow. Overall, we had a good time, but the expense is a little too steep for me to justify coming again. Cool environment, but I would prefer to return to a different Korean barbecue spot. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

First time trying this sort of cooking. Not my favorite but a good experience. Went on a Sunday and seems like the server was rushing us out (maybe shift end?). Restaurant was not busy. We were hoping to have more guidance as it was our first buy we had to guess how to cook it. Server did explain the pricing and soups. Told us the kids were to be charged half price but when ticket came, one of them was charged at full price. In conclusion, it was not a good or bad experience. On the expensive side. Tip was included but I think it needs to be looked at. I guess I missed the part of "fine dining". During my serving days, tip was at most 15%. Anything else more than that is exaggerated. Then they hand you the card machine also asks for tip. So be careful and make sure the tip is not added before double tipping. read more

Dropped in today for lunch with a couple coworkers. Understand they're just shy of them being open and they had just started being open for "lunch". Imagine our surprise though when we found out there isn't really a lunch option, just straight up $60 all day dinner unless we sat at the bar and ordered something else (really wasn't well explained and until after we'd been sat). With the sticker shock behind us we went to work and largely was impressed with the offerings. It's obvious the meat quality is superior than just about any other ayce kbbq spots out there, maybe aside from their own top tier offerings at their other locations. While variety is good and I'm sure some ppl will appreciate it, it's pretty obvious the "also rans" are just there purely as filler. By that I mean the Chinese food section, the curries and stews, really didn't look very appetizing, and the couple bites I did try were very meh (salt and pepper shrimp for instance, just go for the cocktail shrimp instead). I will give credit to the vegetable bar for having fresh and varied things I've not seen elsewhere such as shishito peppers, king mushroom salad, etc. The dozen or so Japanese/sushi options were hit and miss, I enjoyed the seared beef and salmon nigiri, but the rolls were no better than sushi kingdom quality. Special shoutout to the Wagyu slider though, that was done surprisingly well and my coworker went back for seconds. Regarding the meat itself, vast majority of what they had and we tried were various cuts of Australia Wagyu, some lean some fatty and none we didn't like. Didn't wander much into the marinated offerings, or the fresh seafood, but looked to be plenty of options there as well. Overall, good spot and great service from John. I'd come back despite the higher price tag. read more

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I'm literally obsessed with the quality of their beef, seafood, curry, and stews. Pure comfort food and impeccable cozy private booth vibes. Skip lunch and bring your empty stomach here for dinner. This is the best Chubby Group restaurant concept yet with more of a buffet. Jet is our favorite server here. read more

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Little confusing how everything works at first but worth the learning curve. Great new dishes to step out your comfort zone. Selection of meats are not bad either. read more

10/10 loved everything here. Trang was an amazing server and super informative. My favorite was the wagyu uni caviar nigiri as well as the wagyu wrapped enoki. The matcha crepe cake was wonderful. Big fan of the lychee slushee. Not to forget the music as well. The vibes were vibing for sure read more

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Great experience overall! Our server Trang was super friendly and attentive, helped us grill the meat, and made great menu recommendations. The food was really delicious, and everything she suggested turned out amazing. The atmosphere is also very photo-friendly, perfect for taking pictures. She also took the time to explain the membership points and benefits, which we really appreciated. Excellent service and great food -- would definitely come back! read more

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Can only rate the service because it was so bad we got up and left before ordering. Very bad attitude from the bartender while we waited for our table to the waiter who had an attitude once we didn't want to upgrade to the higher option. read more

christina did a phenomenal job serving us. I specifically asked for her solely due to spirit! The food was so good! The ambiance was a 10/10. ! read more

Ricky was amazing. Very attentive and also they helped my friend get his phone after he dropped it in the couch. Would come back and lose a phone again. read more

Bottom Line: 100% recommend for scarce occasions. How it works: This is all you can eat. You have 90 minutes to eat from the time you place your first order, your last order must be placed no later than 70 minutes. They offer a membership: $20 annual fee which gives you a discount for you and one guest for each visit, and $59.99 off your dinner the day before, of, or after your birthday. I have to give the same tip that I give for all AYCE restaurants: MINIMIZE CARB CONSUMPTION. Rice is very cheap, but filling. You are paying a high price for quality meat, take advantage of the expensive options. I'll nibble on a couple grains of rice with each bite of meat so I don't fill up too quick. They have 3 menu tiers: Silver (Cheapest): $55.99/$45.99 for members/1 guest per member - No specialty options -- Disclaimer: This tier has wagyu options, but not A5 wagyu options Gold (Mid tier) Recommended if you have been here before: $78/$65 for members/1 guest per member - Includes all Silver Tier options - Offers A5 Wagyu options. - Each guest can choose one specialty dish out of 5 different options. - Each guest can choose one specialty meat (different from specialty dish) out of 6 different options. Diamond (Highest tier) Recommended if you have never been here before: $88/$75 for members/1 guest per member - Pretty much the same as Gold except each guest gets two specialty dishes each. Environment: Low/mid light ambience. Not too loud if you get one of the private rooms, you can easily converse with your table. This location is HUGE compared to the same restaurant in Duluth. It has its own bar and an entire room dedicated to self-serve options. Food: Not much to say about this other than it is fantastic. You're eating some of the highest grade beef you can get: Wagyu. My friends and I got the Diamond tier for my birthday. My absolute favorite specialty dishes are the Wagyu Foie Gras Nigiri and Wagyu Uni Caviar Nigiri Raw. The dressing that they use perfectly complements the natural flavor of the beef and the toppings. While the specialty nigiri and hand rolls are a single serving, the other specialty meats/dishes can be shared if you have a decent size party (4 or more). The other AYCE options are included with all tiers. This includes sushi, seafood, dim sum(not available the last time I went to the Duluth location), rice dishes, and various soups. - My favorite of which are the salmon carpaccio(maybe nigiri at the end of the meal because of the rice), A5 Wagyu tartare, and Creamy Spicy Tom Yum Soup. Service: The service was fantastic. Our server, Gary, was very transparent about how to get the best value out of our money. The overall staff went above and beyond what we usually expect. We ordered a pitcher of beer and they poured all of us glasses and made sure each of the six of us had a full glass. Gary was very helpful whenever we had questions/confusion about the menu or our orders. He really made it feel like he was there for his customers rather than just for a paycheck. Bottom line: This location was a much better experience than the Duluth location. It's bigger, has more options at the self serve room, includes a full bar for you to sit at while you're waiting for your party to arrive. The service was great. The only two complaints that I had were about how long it would take some orders to come out (This I can understand more because of how busy I can imagine the staff is), and the meat sticking to the grill. They didn't have any oil to spray on the grill because the wagyu fat is supposed to take care of it, but it did cause issues cooking the thinner meats, especially the mushroom/pineapple wrapped brisket and the plain wagyu brisket itself. All that being said, I would highly recommend this restaurant AND the $20 annual membership. I visit this restaurant maybe 3-4 times a year. It's expensive, but a good spot for rare special occasions and your birthday. One last shoutout to Gary for being a fantastic server read more

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What really threw me off about this place was that we were expecting the chubby cattle experience we had in Duluth and this was an entirely different restaurant. I feel like that should be noted somewhere on the website. The food and options were wonderful, but I'm not sure I like how the raw meat is just sitting out there for everyone to grab on their own. I much prefer the experience of having raw meat delivered to my table. The floor was also really slippery when we went which made me concerned I would slip while holding a bunch of meat up stairs. The buffet variety was nice - almost made me want to eat buffet stuff and less Korean bbq stuff. I think the hardest part is if you go with a large party and everyone grabs meat "for the table" and then you just end up eating way too much. Less of a problem when you order at the table since you are all together. Cute place and great location next to the mall. I didn't try the drinks but it looked like there were good options for drinks too. read more

Starting off by saying the Chubby Cattle brand is great. Been to the Duluth one multiple times and have always had a great experience. I was excited for this location as it has a lunch time option and bar. Here's what happened: 1) They open at noon 2) I made a reservation for 1pm 3) I arrived 10 minutes late at 1:10pm 4) They said the food was not ready yet and to come back in 20 minutes at 1:30pm 5) I didn't have time for this as this was a weekday lunch and had to get back to work 6) So we left Very strange that they opened at noon and food would not be ready for 90 minutes after they open? read more

I came here for their grand opening and I really enjoyed it. So many options, omg! The food was delicious and the service was great. Highly recommend. read more

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Our first time at chubby cattle and we did a team dinner here! John was our server and he went above and beyond. We were lucky to walk in on a weeknight and no wait at all for 6 of us. Food was great, plenty of options and food came out fast. John offered to help us bbq the meats and it definitely made the experience much better! The place is quite large. Plenty of parking being at the perimeter mall. read more

Exceptional service and food. I actually like this concept better than the Duluth Chubby Cattle BBQ location. You grab your own food vs ordering every 10min on an iPad. This way you eat at your own pace. 70min to get all your food, and 90min limit to dine-in. Our server was super awesome, and let us stay over bc we were still eating. Ricky is the man! He's in air traffic control school, so go support him! We got everything we asked for (even butter for the crab legs). Can't remember the last time I got such good service. For the food, focus on the sushi, crab legs, and waygu to get the most bang for the buck! Only other request I have are plastic cups vs paper cups (cups ppl can take home-free advertisement). Great addition to the mall area! read more

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Great experience at Chubby Cattle BBQ. The food quality was solid and everything came out quickly, but our server Trang really made the difference. She was attentive, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly without hovering. Our grill and drinks were always taken care of, and service felt effortless. You can tell she genuinely cares about her tables. Will definitely be back -- especially if Trang is our server again. read more

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New location at Perimeter Mall! It's different from previous stores, it has a large buffet line and prices are fixed, there's no tier, $69.99 for weekend and $59.99 for weekdays. The wagyu is very high quality, and I also love the sushi, seafood, and dessert. Our server, John, is very nice and welcoming. read more

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First time at the bbq version (usually go to the hotpot one). It was delicious and had lots of options even on the lowest tier. However, I will say it's not a convenient floor plan. We got seated upstairs and had to walk downstairs and to the far left of the restaurant to get access to all of the sides and non-ipad items. Makes it harder to enjoy your meal when you have to journey downstairs repeatedly. Especially when the floors are slippery from the grease the grills release. I'd go back but definitely would ask to sit on the main floor. read more

The food was great, top tier to be exact. The open selection of the self serve bar was vast and everything was very tasty. The service was great and our waiter was very attentive. He provided a pleasant service and it felt personal, like talking to a normal person. 10/10 The restaurants style I enjoyed it seemed pretty traditional. Not too loud and not too flashy. The booths had PLENTY of space unlike other bbq spots. T The price was definitely worth it. $58/per person and I get to eat all I want of Wagyu and side dishes? Sign me up! read more

Second time coming in tonight and I am thrilled that Chubby Cattle in Atlanta lives up to the experience of the restaurant experience I had and loved in Little Tokyo in LA, but here at home. Our server was Ricky and he did a great job. The only way Chubby Cattle could be better is if they had hot pot/nabe. Fingers crossed! Don't forget to sample the additional sources beyond the ones on the table! Not to be a hater, but the vibes at Wagyu House are all wrong, and Chubby Cattle is AYCE done correctly. It's cute, casual, chill, stuff-your-face fun, and while the views at Wagyu are great, the high pressure upsell and "wait for 30 min despite having a reservation" just ain't it. (If you aren't aware, they are sister brands, same franchise group.) read more

Angel was an amazing server! Food service was a bit confusing at first but he explained it really well for us! read more

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My husband and I went for our anniversary and it was amazing! Food was fresh, staff were super sweet and got sat a lot faster than the estimated time. Our server Anthony was attentive and so nice to explain everything to us since it was our first time. It was perfect for a date, not too loud and very interactive since you have to cook your own food. Thankfully they have a tablet to put in orders on and a self serve station downstairs with drinks, meat, sauce, rice, and so much more! The meat was thin, but so good! Will be back. read more

Trang was great!! Delicious sides and meats, tad expensive and some of the raw was not as high quality but overall great experience and ambiance! read more

So this is my update of my experience at Chubby Cattle a month later. The experience was great and the food was delicious. We bought the membership because my birthday is in February and I'd like to come back to celebrate it. But then I noticed on my Chubby app that I have zero points, that let me mind you, I was told once our dinner was paid for in a couple weeks the points would show up. I did my part and waited... and waited. I contacted customer service about this, and they told me I needed my receipt! What?! After a month? Why would I have kept it since I did what I was told to do on my end. Once I told them this... ghosted! Poor customer service! I'll be deleting the app and take my loss on the membership, we won't be back. read more