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The best AYCE wagyu place in Irvine (in Jamboree Diamond plaza) Quality meats, good service, nice ambiance. Come around 5pm to avoid long line.
First time here and we have to give it to 3 stars . I do want to shout out to Elisa who helped lifted our experience from the get-go. Elisa cooked for us, and she did an amazing job indeed. However, the line management was totally flawed. We waited in line, a staff added each party from front to end of line to the waitlist. She agreed we wouldn't need to stay in line and will get texted when it's our turn. Wrong, so wrong. Those who stayed in line got to check in with the front receptionist first. We were misled, unprofessional. I had to check in with receptionist myself for a table. Past forward, 2nd mismanagement was when we were told to wait outside for someone to call us as too many ppl waiting indoors already. Well, they never called even after 10 mins. I literally saw ppl who checked in after us got seated first. I came in and observed the backend staff would seat whoever she MEET first in the lobby instead of perhaps going by the order of "checked in" parties? I am overly disappointed. The food is delicious at first and quickly got fatty with bad taste in you mouth if you don't balance things right. You only get 70 mins to order, but the menu is hard to grasp with its unfriendly design. The restaurant is so much tighter than expected. Most Tables are close to one another. The sauce bar? Just prepare to hit traffic there and try not to hit anyone.
Came here for dinner around 4:30pm to avoid the long wait so we only had to wait about 15 minutes. We chose the Platinum Tier for $98 per person. Overall a fun experience with some unique meats/dishes (stone axe full blood wagyu tongue, wagyu uni caviar nigiri, Hokkaido uni mentaiko). I personally didn't think platinum was worth it since the stone axe full blood wagyu tongue was not my style (chewy, too soft, and really had a tongue-like texture). The Hokkaido uni mentaiko had a cool presentation, but not my fave. Their unlimited meat options were pretty good, but nothing astounding and memorable. I think I only really liked 2 or 3 of their meat options. My fave meat of the night was the A5 short rib thick cut. I also enjoyed the Argentina shrimp (only cuz it was slightly sweet/tasty and my husband peeled it for me)! The salmon carpaccio and salmon nigiri was average (didn't have a strong salmon taste and didn't seem super fresh) The self service station is fun - a good variety of veggies like mushrooms, edamame, radish and desserts/fruit. The sauce bar was pretty average. Service was interesting. At first they helped to cook the specialty meats, but then they stopped midway, so some of the meats got burnt. They are also really strict on the 90 minute limit for a table. The clock pretty much starts right when you get seated (even before they start explaining the menu and before you get your first order on the table)
Lots of variety, clean, nice service, quality self-serve area for sides, dessert, drinks, etc. My only complaint is with the membership communication. I bought it online wanting to go to Mikiya often, but pretty soon after I bought the membership, Mikiya pulled OUT of it all together! I missed the chance to get 3,000 points for my birthday meal because of the lack of communication that Mikiya was even pulling out. It was a mess. I told my server. She tried to get the manager to do something about it, but the manager did not do anything about it, unfortunately. Regardless, our server was very nice. I do love the choices and variety. It's just that it's pricey to go there even with the membership discount because I can only eat so much in one sitting for it to be worth it, besides on special occasions, maybe, of which I sadly missed out on.
We visited this restaurant for lunch with friends and opted for the golden package, as we preferred a lighter meal. Although the restaurant was very busy, we only had to wait forty-five minutes for our table of six, which felt quite reasonable compared to the two-hour waits I have experienced at other Chubby Cattle locations. The restaurant is very clean and the staff were friendly. I felt the condiment bar was not as extensive as at other locations I have visited, but the meat selection is decent and the food arrived promptly after we placed our orders through the system. I would certainly recommend trying this place, and I wish you luck with the wait time. I believe this is the only location that does not utilize member NFT reservations.
My husband and I decided to try this location for my birthday dinner. It was a Sunday night. We joined the waitlist at 530pm and got seated at 6pm. We decided to go with the gold menu and we were happy with that. My husband loves beef tongue so when we're eating somewhere with good beef tongue, that's all he'll really order. The other variety was perfect for me. I really enjoyed the Tom Yum soup. I always order some seafood on the side(squid, shrimp, scallops) and add to the soup so it's kind of like a mini hot pot for me. The self serve area is a little cramped. So you're bumping shoulders to get things when it's crowded, which it's usually always crowded. The service was amazing. Our server was Andy. He was attentive the entire time. He cooked meats when he saw our grill empty and let us know if he was going to disappear for a few minutes while tending other tables. He was always moving. Also very informative. Most of the meats are coated in a lemon aioli of some sort. I love citrus so it didn't bother me but my husband wasn't a fan of it. I ate a lot of the A4 brisket. The wagyu steak was tough and too chewy, I don't recommend that cut. Everything else was great. I one thing that keeps me from coming to the chubby chains more often is the very strict time limit. It's 90 minutes total, last call at 70 minutes. I don't get out with my husband alone very often. So when we can enjoy a meal without our kids, I like to actually enjoy it. No matter how great service was, I always feel rushed. I hate it. I get that there's a wait and they want to turn over tables quickly to make more money but for the price they charge, I'd want a 120 minute limit. I was already put off when 120 minute limits were put in place but more are leaning towards 90 minutes and that's just pushing it in my opinion. But besides the time restraint, the food and service was amazing. Definitely worth a try.
Andy was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment we sat down, he was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. He consistently checked on us, made sure we had everything we needed, and provided genuinely outstanding service throughout the entire meal. His positive attitude and attention to detail really stood out, and you can tell he genuinely cares about giving his guests a great experience. The food was also excellent. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and high quality, and we were really impressed with the overall meal. The atmosphere made the experience even more fun too. The anime and sumo-inspired vibe gives the restaurant a really unique personality and makes it feel energetic and memorable without being over the top. Between the amazing food, awesome ambiance, and Andy's 10/10 service, this was a fantastic experience all around. We would absolutely come back and would definitely hope to have Andy as our server again.
Food was excellent. Variety of meats to choose from including seafood. Jason was very helpful. Got me a chubby club plus member for 40 bucks. Good food, good atmosphere for friends and family to enjoy.
Service is impeccable. Our server cooked all of our meats for us and everything was so so SO tender. I feel like theres not much to say, the food kinda speaks for itself.
Update (9/12/26): Someone on their team messaged me and asked for details of my visit, particularly the "timing of your dining experience" with the date, time, reservation name, table number, and receipt. Makes you wonder-- how does checking the timing actually play a role in how my dining experience went? Are they actually going to do something to remedy this or cross reference whether or not I dined here and if things are really how they transpired? In the instances which I have had a negative dining experience, someone reached out to apologize without asking for so much information. I also received a DM from another user about how many Chubby Cattle's reviews are very suspiciously formulated, and the lower reviews get pushed down. See it for yourself. Regardless, this whole experience has created a sour mark for me. ------ First time at this location and I'm not keen on returning any time soon, especially after comparing this to my experience at Wagyu Factory, their other Chubby Group establishment. The atmosphere and interior decoration are nice, but a facade that fails to mask the many issues in the restaurant. The restaurant was extremely loud and I could barely hear my server since he didn't project his voice- I had to keep asking him to repeat what he said. I didn't like being asked twice about upgrading to become a member. It seemed like a timeshare presentation as the benefits kept being emphasized. When I dined at Wagyu Factory two days prior, the server asked my group if we were celebrating anything (which was a yes), but when I dined at Chubby Cattle, the server did not ask us about celebrations when we did have a birthday to celebrate. I noticed tables around us were sung to for their birthdays, so I guess if you want that service, then you have to speak up somewhere in between your timeshare presentation. I also think it's odd that the time limit starts before the server speaks to you, so if this is your first time here and you have questions (like my group), then you're losing time. Our grill was on high but the meat cooked very slowly. It took 15-20 minutes for the grill to heat up the first set of meat we placed down, so we were sitting there waiting since it's such a small grill. It was around 35 minutes into our meal when the meat actually started cooking at a respectable time. Our server also commented "your meat is overcooked" at one point, which was off-putting because it wasn't charred or burned, and even so, everyone has different meat temp preferences. There was no ice in the soda machine, and the ice cream machine wasn't working correctly because the ice cream came out very liquid and with ice crystals, like a melted slush. The slushy machine was the same- thin and liquid. The self-serve aisle is very narrow. If this was Japan then sure, 2-3 people could walk side by side with enough space. I noticed a lot of people had to walk sideways because they couldn't maneuver between people standing at the sauce or veggie station. Takoyaki barely had octopus in it. Lobster dumplings were forgettable. The restroom is also oddly placed after the employee station where they place the dish bins and other plates. I'm not sure how sanitary that could be with people walking to and from the bathroom consistently. I was surprised that our server gave us our bill while we were still eating. We had over 30 minutes left of the meal (sat down at 5:02PM and the bill was printed at 5:53PM) and plenty of meat on the table to get through. He came back shortly and asked if I wanted to pay by card or Apple Pay. It gave us a poor impression and we felt that they were hinting us to wrap it up. Overall, the customer service and experience was *extremely lacking*- weird that there's so many reviews shouting out their server and how great their experience was. The only positive that I can list is that our empty trays were quickly cleared by staff walking past our table, and that there's different tea options.
I'll review this from start to finish. Showed up at the plaza at 12 thinking since it was raining, the restaurant would be less busy than usual. Nope, the plaza parking was packed and took me 20 minutes to find parking. Once I was able to put my name down, the wait ballooned to about 40 minutes. Hostess was nice and the waiting area had a couple amenities which I appreciated (fighting game arcade and some tea). Once we were called we waited inside for about 5-10 more minutes as our table was getting ready. It was cool seeing all the dry aged stuff in the front. We were a party of 2 and ordered off the gold menu. You get 1 round of special meat order and 1 special dish. We had the a5 short rib and the wagyu uni caviar nigiri. That nigiri was amazing. Shout out to our server Jason who recommended it. Jason also cooked the a5 meats so we don't mess up an expensive cut like that. It was cooked perfectly to our request of medium rare. We ordered all the tablet recommendations for beef and then some other ones. I'd say the wagyu steak was my least favorite. That just reminded me of a cheap chuck steak. Everything else was amazing though and lived up to the hype everyone else is saying. Wagyu nigiri was my favorite, but the yellowtail carpaccio came in a close 2nd. The beef tongue platter was probably the best beef tongue I've had at an ayce bbq place. Honorable mentions to the brisket, a3 cube and top blade steak. I had some of their gyudon and burger in the self serve area. Both were fantastic. The drinks were also really good. I tried all their teas and the passionfruit one was my favorite. Pretty cool there's no extra charge for these. The only reason why this isn't a 5 star was we didn't always get what we ordered on the tablet. The eating time limit is quite strict. So the multiple times (about 4 times) we didn't get our order, that's just wasting your eating time sitting idle. Shout out to our server Jason again that when we brought it up, he put in an override order and we got our food within minutes. I would never go to an a la carte japanese bbq place again. The value and service here is insane.
We've been to the Rowland one, but not this one. The ambiance of the whole thing inside is great! Service was fast and attentive as usual. We had Jason and he was informative on what meats to get. How to cook them and the membership program. It's a bit smaller than the Rowland location, but has the same great meat quality and service. Would come back!
Went with a group of about 20 on a Saturday afternoon around 3 PM. The service was very good and the staff did a great job accommodating such a large group (shout out to Kurt speaking viet), the food itself though was pretty underwhelming. The limited quantity premium meats that you're only allowed to order once for the table were chewey but good. After that plate though, most of the other meats felt pretty subpar. The aesthetic of the restaurant is very cool and definitely one of its stronger points. The artwork covering the walls adds a lot to the atmosphere, although once you actually look at it, reeks of AI generated art and becomes hard not to notice once you start thinking about it. My biggest issue with the layout was the self serve area where you get drinks, sides, sauces, desserts, etc. It is WAY too cramped, shuffling and bumping and grinding, all it was missing was some R Kelly at that point. We were there around 3 PM on a Saturday when the restaurant wasn't even particularly busy, and it was already difficult to move around. I can't imagine what that area is like during peak dinner hours. One thing I would definitely recommend is keeping a close eye on your time while you're there. The dining experience is timed, and it goes by surprisingly fast, especially with a large group. I would recommend continuously ordering or at least always having something in the order queue, even if it's just a small order. Between waiting for food and everyone getting up for drinks, sides, sauces, and other items from the cramped self serve area, you can use up more of your dining time than you realize. Just something to be mindful of so you can actually make the most of the experience. Overall, the service and atmosphere was solid, but the meat quality after the limited premium selections and the cramped self serve setup brought the experience down quite a bit for me. For a restaurant built around premium all you can eat Wagyu, I expected the meat itself to be the highlight. As of right now, not on the recommend list, best way to describe it would be "aight".
Was in the area for work. Tried their to-go bento. My order was ready on time. The person helping me at the front was friendly and helpful. The food itself was really good quality for the price. Rice was cooked well and the meat quality was great. The seaweed salad was a bit sweet for me but the kimchi was good. I got the gyudon beef bento. They also give you the food in a really good quality reusable bag. Would avoid this parking lot on busy nights and weekends. Parking was fine for weekday lunch. read more
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Jasmine L.
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My first time trying Chubby Cattle since it had opened in Diamond Jamboree and it did not disappoint! The store itself is really big and the ambience is on point. An AYCE experience that had a ton of variety, from sushi to various drinks to a decent selection of meats. I had the Silver Set which I think worked out perfectly for a table of two. The service was quick and extremely kind and overall, a great experience! read more
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Jasmine L.
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The food is outstanding! Choice beef and sushi. Also many other dishes. It's ALL you can eat. Please come hungry! Thank you Josh for helping us out since it was our first experience. He walked us through the menu and how to experience the restaurant. We even joined and are now Chubby Members:) This place has a great concept and great food. It's fun and enjoyable. Pricey but expected for the amount of food you will have. Also I appreciate Callie. We can eat 12 PM on a Saturday and we're seated pretty swiftly. read more
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4 months ago
Hear me out... my first chubby cattle experience was in Rowland and that set the bar pretty high. So when they opened this location, I was so excited to have a chubby cattle close by! Wait: we waited 2 hrs before we got seated Parking: free parking but can be hard to find parking since this plaza is always super busy! They do have a parking structure too! Layout of the restaurant: in the back there is the hot bar food, the drinks, the ice cream (pretty much anything you can grab yourself). I felt like it was a bit congested since the area is small and busy because everybody is trying to grab what they need. Service: they cooked the premium meats for you. The quality of the meat was incredible. Melts in your mouth! They were a bit pushy with selling their membership. I wish their membership would include not having to wait so long. read more
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Jasmine L.
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4 months ago
We got here on a Wednesday around 5pm and only had to wait 20 mins to be seated. We got the diamond set menu. I introduced my coworkers to this and let's just say they fell in love and went crazy from this experience. Even one of my coworkers who's extremely picky with food and rarely eats the same things as us also enjoyed the food. I had chubby cattle for many years now so it was nice to share what I love with people I work closely with. Service was amazing. The server kept checking on us every 15-20 mins. All the meats came in quick. They are all good quality and amazingly delicious! The à la carte menu that items like sukiyaki, carpaccio and Wagyu nigiri was soooo good. So many options!! Definitely recommend getting the garlic butter on the side to dip your meat. Get the membership it's worth the price and investment! read more
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Jasmine L.
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They have different tier levels to choose from. The higher the tier, the more expensive and better quality options you can get. We did the Gold tier which is about $78 per person before taxes and tip. I'd say it was pretty worth it. Everything was great except I found a hair in my food. It was only one dish and I'm glad I caught that. My favorite meat was either the finger meat or the short rib. Service was good, Josh was our server. You order the meats and some other options on the tablet at your table. They also have a lot of food items you can just grab like a buffet. They had rice, curry, miso soup, veggies, drinks, desserts, and more! I really enjoyed their Samurai milk tea. I loved the layout of this place too. Felt like you were in a small town haha. There are games you can play outside too. Parking is always awful at Diamond Jamboree so just be aware of that! read more
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Jasmine L.
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12 days ago
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Been a member since this place opened and the food and service is still EXCELLENT. I brought a group with me this time in which 4 out of 6 people were new to the experience and they had a great time. The quality of the meats is still the star of the show as I let the. Try all the meats the silver tier had to offer along with some sushi and carpaccio options. Jason was very attentive and prompt. His friendly personable attitude was a big part of the reason 2 of my friends decided to become a chubby member just like me by the time we left! Great spot and looking forward to the next visit! read more
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1 month ago
Our first time at Chubby Cattle and it was a great experience. We got gold tier and it was a good bang for your buck. The meat was very tender and the food bar was fully stocked with lots of different options. We were there during peak dinner hours so keep in mind it does get busy, but they bring out the meat very quickly. Sushi was yummy! Our server Alex N. was attentive and very friendly. We will be returning again! :) Thx Chubby Cattle staff! read more
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Jasmine L.
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14 days ago
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One of the best AYCE spots for both BBQ and sushi! The meat quality was impressive, and the seafood tasted incredibly fresh. Staff was friendly and tentative. They cleared plates quickly and made sure the self-serve station stayed clean, organized, and fully stocked! Interior was modern with dim lighting, creating a cozy atmosphere! Tip- Parking is limited in the Diamond Jamboree plaza. There's a parking structure located in the back! read more
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What can I say that hasn't been said about this place? The food is always on point and the serive is top notch. The burger sliders might be a low key delicious item that I recommend you do not skip. The wagyu has japanese certifications and the line is always out the door. Highly recommend trying this spot out if you have not been before. Come ready to eat! Also the sushi here is great and all you can eat as well. The milk tea on tap is always quite nice as well. read more
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I came here after my brother's graduation and birthday celebration, and overall it was a really enjoyable experience definitely a good spot for special occasions. The food quality here is top-notch. We chose the Gold tier, which was around $78 without the membership. They also offer a membership program that lowers the price or gives discounts if you come back often, at least from what our server explained. There's a 90-minute dining limit, but honestly it still felt worth it. They also have a bar area with plenty of extra items like desserts, drinks, soups, and additional food stations, which made the experience feel more premium. Service was good overall. The server helped grill the meat for us and was attentive throughout the meal. The only downside was that we were asked multiple times to join the membership program even after politely declining. Other than that, the service experience was solid. The ambience is pretty chill, though it can get loud when the restaurant is full and the music is going at the same time. Overall, a great place to celebrate special occasions with high-quality food and a fun dining experience. read more
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The vibe, the food and the service here are excellent Only problem is the wait when I came was almost 3 hr. The price is a bit high in my opinion from the selections of the menu, types of meat & seafood, since I have been to many different restaurant with the same style. Overall, it is a good experience read more
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2 months ago
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Really disappointing experience at the Irvine Chubby Cattle location. The wait was a little over 2 hours for a Friday night which was expected, but our table of 6 was pushed in a small booth with only one grill. Not only that, but the dining time (90 minutes max) started when we walked through the door - not even when we sat at the table. After being seated the waiter took a while to come to get the tablet situated and we saw that the timer had already started. 6 people for one grill and one booth is NOT enough space. We were constantly cooking our meat and ordering per the cooldown but meat took a long time to come out and the grill was not high enough to cook fast enough - we had it at the maximum heat as well. In the last 10 minutes, the waiter did bring out a cast iron grill instead of the standard wire grill, which allowed us to cook a bit faster - we wished he had let us know of this option sooner. But the waiter kept pressuring us to eat faster citing that "Sorry my manager doesn't let people stay over the dining time." I've never ran out of time before at a Korean BBQ and our table really felt pressured by the waiter to eat quickly - it left a very sour taste in our mouth. The meat itself tasted fine but the entire dining experience was horrible. The restaurant is very tight, there is poor air circulation, and there are people walking in the walkways all the time, making it super hectic and smoky. Extremely disappointing experence since we all have memberships at the table too and have had way better experience at other Chubby restaurants. We also asked our family members who visited 2 weeks prior and they also mentioned feeling very rushed to eat and being cut off after 4 rounds for a big party. Next time we will only go to the Rowland location. read more
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4 months ago
Took the family out to eat recently and they had a blast. We been to the one in Monterey Park, but it was our first time at this Jamboree location. Back then, this spot used to be Tokyo Table and they just got bought out. The interior is clean and decorated with bright colors. Once you walk in, you can see a a fridge filled with Wagyu for display. Looks dope. Theres a table where they have unlimited side dishes, a sauce bar, drink station, ice cream maker, and heated countertop with burgers and egg tart. Everything looks well placed, organized, and neat. We ordered lots of different waygu cuts like the top blade, brisket, tongue, and etc. We basically ordered all the meat to try. My favorite was the cow tongue and the short rib. Very juicy and fatty; kinda like eating butter. It's delicious but you can't eat too much or else you'll eventually get sick of it. We also ordered the sushi there and it was whatever. Tasted fishy, but obviously they are known for their BBQ, not fish lol. The scallop was not bad though. We had sake to wash down the oiliness lol. Pretty buzzed that afternoon. The guy who served us was quick and friendly. Tip, don't eat the side dishes first because you gonna get full. I had the Wagyu burger in the beginning, and I couldn't eat that much afterwards. Had about 4 plates of meat to myself and that's it. I understand the demographics and their demand, especially in that upscale market, but it was pretty pricey even more so in this economy. Not complaining, it's still good though but I probably won't come back until another 4 months. Not something I would crave weekly. read more
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FINALLY got to try this place out and it did not disappoint! If you are a fan of AYCE BBQ w/ SUSHI options! This is the place for you! On top of that they got waygu! *pending on your selected option the quality may vary. Prices range from $58-98 but if you have a membership you get a little discount Service was very fast and attentive! The environment is definitely there, on top of the music selection - gets you in the mood to eat AYCE! Will i be back? Heck yes! read more
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We had a great time at this location! Service was amazing and they even have great energy singing for people with birthdays. our server Josh was super accommodating and helped make our experience enjoyable. Meat quality was good and delivered to our table very quickly after ordering. Great place to take family and friends for a special occasion or for anyone who loves beef! read more
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Hi Tin, thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad Josh helped…
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Hi Tommy! Thanks so much for visiting this location! We are thrilled…
This was my second time eating here at Chubby Cattle's new location in Irvine and, like last time, I had a great time. I came for lunch at Sunday and I knew that there would be a line so we arrived about 30 minutes prior to opening to find that there was already a line of about five people! I know waittimes here can get super high so I am glad we came early, because our party of six got sat immediately. We came to celebrate my dad's birthday, and since it was his birthday, he got a free meal with his Chubby Plus membership! Definitely makes the membership worth it. As always, the selection of meats and appetizers were amazing and very diverse. I love that there are so many options to choose from. I just wish the timer was longer, since you only get like 70 minutes to order food and there is a 5 minute stop in between every order so you can only order every 5 minutes. I think this is only a feature in the Irvine location, unless the other locations have changed and added this as well. My girlfriend and I also love the egg tarts. Also, great taste from the new cheese tarts as well! The best part of my experience was definitely our service from Ryan E. He was such a great server, offering to cook the meats for us and helping us out even when we didn't ask for it. I have been to Chubby Cattle restaurants multiple times and nobody has ever actually cooked the meat for us and Ryan E. did it multiple times, despite it being busy. While cooking, he would converse with us and made gaming jokes with my sister, who is typically super introverted and doesn't really talk. I was so happy that Ryan was engaging with my family, even joking with my dad, who is usually a serious guy. The servers sang happy birthday to us as well and it was great vibes all around. Thanks Ryan! read more
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5 months ago
Got there at 5PM, the wait time was over an hour. We put our name into the tablet and waited. I've said this before and I'll say it again. The drivers in the plaza are something else and I'll leave it at that. They have water outside while you wait and they are 2 arcade machines that have a bunch of different games on them . Tried to play Street Fighter, but I don't think the joysticks and buttons are working properly. We finally get called in, about 45 mins. They offer different tiered member ships, which gives you a small discount and possible a free meal on your birthday. We decided not to sign up for it. Our waiter was Ryan, and he was super helpful with cooking some of the meat and explaining things to us. We opted for the gold tier which doesn't give you a whole lot of the good cuts. Most of the ordering is submitted on the tablet at the table. The tablet has 90% of the options, they also have a hot food/ salad area in the back which is in a horrible place and it's impossible to maneuver back there. You'll bump into people no matter which direction you walk. The soft drinks and milk teas are also back there. In my opinion, it's a total mess back in that area. I visited once and did not go back. The gold tier gives you a couple of premium Wagyu options - which were really tender. Once you finish those dishes, you go back to the lower cuts which can be rather fatty and tough. They also have a few of seafood options. The food and meats come out fast, the problem is the grill is smaller than a tradition KBBQ place so the cooking area is smaller. Some of the cuts of meat will take up the whole grill which really limits and kills your timed meal. Overall, our server Ryan was great, the premium cuts were good, the lower cuts were average at best. The hot food/salad/drinks area is chaotic. To me, it wasn't worth the premium price we paid (gold tier) and there's a lot of options in Irvine and have better cuts for a better price. The hype didn't match the quality. I'd skip it. read more
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Hi William, thank you for sharing such a detailed review. We’re very…
20 days ago
Came here for an early dinner as our friends requested Japanese BBQ. Went in early around 430pm as we know that there will be long lines during dinner rush hours and we were seated immediately. The interior of the restaurant really impressed me and my friends as they just recently visited Japan. The attention to little details on the interior are top notch. We chose the Gold Tier which is pretty good considering there is only a 70min time limit for the AYCE. You can order all the meats through their tablet on the table and only 10menu items are available per kitchen order for your table.Portions per plate of the meat were a little small but just right so you can try everything on the menu. We keep coming back for the Thick Cuts as it really melts in your mouth as you bite into it. The beef tongue platter was an absolute flavor bomb as well. They also have Seafood and Sushi options on the AYCE but we enjoyed the Wagyu more as the Uni was a bit too fishy for my liking. There is also a small buffet for the appetizers, veggies, rice, drinks, soup and dessert but the area for the buffet was pretty tight for everyone getting their food. For their desserts we tried their Matcha Crepe, Egg Tart and Cheese Tart which are all good and not too sweet! Overall a very good experience and glad that I brought my friends here as they enjoyed a solid meal after their long trip from Utah. read more
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Hi Claudette, thank you for sharing such a detailed review! We’re…
4 days ago
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Hi David, thank you for sharing your first-time experience! We’re…
5 months ago
We came here on a Monday for an early dinner and there was a small wait already at 4pm. We got seated after 15 min which isn't too bad. We were down to our table and they explained the process of order and the different types of packages they have. We choose the diamond package and also got their membership. The self serve area is a bit small but they have a wide variety of things such as: sides, sauces, drinks, dessert, rice, and fruits. On their menu, they have a large selection of sushi and high quality meats. They also have regular meats as well but they arent as good. And of course the high quality items are limited depending which package you choose. We were so full after a few rouds of meat and sushi. Our waiter, Aspen, was attentive and helpful. We really enjoyed our experience here celebrating my husbands bday. Will definitely be back to try their other items. read more
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Hi Vanessa, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to…
3 days ago
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Hi Sambath, thank you for your continued support! We’re so happy to…
3 days ago
Food is delicious. Will definitely come here again and feast! Andy was an amazing server. Since it was our first time visiting, he was super helpful with instructing and recommending how to cook the different meats. We loved every bite! read more
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Hi Angie, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to…
3 days ago
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Hi Laura, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad Andy…
Amazing service from Alex at this amazing Chubby Cattle in Diamond Jamboree. This is by far our favorite of the Chibby Group. The meats are amazing and the drinks are really good too. This plaza has so many good restaurants but this place stands out. We are so happy to support you guys we got an NFT and joined the membership! Thank you for feeding us! Happy Yelping! We will be back! read more
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Thank you so much for the love and support, Connie! We are absolutely…
5 months ago
First time at Chubby Cattle and the experience was great. Love the ambiance here and it really reminded me of Japan! The meat selection was excellent and sushi was pretty good quality. The service was also stellar -- Emily was a fantastic server! Emily made the whole experience so much better with her charisma and suggestions. All the staff was also so on point with changing our grill and clearing empty plates without us having to ask. These little things honestly add so much to the whole experience, there's really not much more you can ask for at an ayce restaurant. While it is slightly pricier than other ayce meat spots, it's so worthit for the quality of the meat and the experience. We will definitely be back again! read more
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Hi Angelica. Thank you for choosing us for your first visit and for…
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Ask the Community - Chubby Cattle BBQ
Does this location sell gift cards?
Literally just gave them a ring and nope they don't offer gift cards.
Is this place OK for one person to eat? Will you still get quality service and quality food if you go between no more lunch and dinner hour?
Yes definitely, they have seating on the bar thats perfect if you are just by yourself.
What's the wait time right now?
Depending on the time and day you go. They said the wait can be up to 2 hours
How do I get a table at opening hour? Is there a waiting list?
1. Show up early and wait in line. There's a chance you'll get one of the first seating but depends how many people ahead of you and how large your party. Go earlier on peak days/hours.…
I don't understand the whole ordering process and couldn't find any explanations. Do you pick some items from the lists? Or are you served all of them? Could someone explain it to me, please? Also, do you have to cook everything yourself? Thank you.
you order through tablet and specialty meats depend on your tier. Speciality meats are cooked by servers but the ones that are AYCE is self cook.
Is there a different pricing for kids?
It goes by height, 100cm and under is free, 101cm-130cm is 50%, 131cm+ is full price.
Is there a way to join the waitlist online ahead of arrival?
Irvine location and Cerritos location don't take reservations. No yelp waitlist either. First comes first serves.
Important deciding factor for me, does this location put hot mustard on their sushi? I know Cerritos does 🤢 instead of typical spicy mayo that all there other locations do.
no hot mustard on sushi
Hi Team, what is the maximum number of guests you can accommodate at your largest table?
In regular dining you can probably fit 8, the VIP room can fit up to 12 (tight squeeze). There are tables that fit 8, and can accommodate up to 14 (with the end having a gap but next to a booth seating 6).
Does this location have plans to open for weekday lunch soon? As someone who works in the area and goes out to lunch every day, I can say that this place will have a healthy customer base that will keep it busy during the lunch hours.
Most CC locations open for lunch shortly after completing their soft opening.
Do they take reservations?
Walk in only. If you have a Chubby Club NFT or app status of Silver+ you can make priority waitlist requests (24+hours) on Discord once they become available (usually a few weeks after soft opening).
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