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    Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights

    4.9 (12.1k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBarbeque, Japanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Rachel K.

    We loved our experience here at Chubby Cattle! From the moment we sat down, the vibe was fun and the food was delicious--fresh ingredients and everything cooked to perfection. What really made the night special, though, was our server, Jacquie. Her service was truly amazing. She was attentive, super friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed before we even had to ask. Great food is one thing, but stellar service like Jacquie's is what turns a good dinner into an unforgettable experience. We will definitely be back!

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    Karla B.

    I had a fantastic dinner here with my partner for his early birthday!! At the end, they even surprised him with a birthday song, which was so cute and made the dinner extra special. The food is always amazing, and I love coming here. I have the Chubby Pass, so each time we come it's cheaper with the discount. We got the Silver Pass today and had a really good variety of selections. I especially love all the meats and seafood! The service today was okay. I can't say it was the best compared to the previous times I've been here. Our server wasn't as attentive to us, which was a little disappointing. Other than that, we still had a great dinner and really enjoyed celebrating his early birthday here!

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    Melissa M.

    Always a great experience here. Make sure to make a reservation if you don't want to wait long otherwise get ready to wait 1-2 hrs.. Love the eating-at-the-street-market vibe. Play video games while you wait for your seat. The silver tier gets you a lot already. Carpaccio is included with all tiers and seriously adds to the value. We had a ton of steaks and you can also get wagyu sliders, egg tarts, tempura, miso soup anytime. They have really stepped up their service. Chun H was super helpful and attentive. She was awesome!

    Dulce M.

    Chubby cattle has been on my must try list for a solid year now. I have gone to Wagyu factory in Rancho and my friend always raved about the handrolls here which u found funny because i don't think I've ever seen sushi at a BBQ spot. We stopped here on a Thursday right as they were opening and we had reservations so we were quickly seated. The prices are lowkey wild but it's Wagyu and fresh sushi? Can't really complain... I believe we opted for the gold tier and it was 3 of us. The food gets ordered on an iPad so you don't have to wait on a server (i love places that do the, it cuts down on wait time) and the bar foods like fries, rice, drinks is something you just get up and eat. Personally i don't fill up on the fried foods and aim to just eat meat lol the quality of the meat is great, when you walk in you see all the dry aged meats they have and its nice to see all the different cuts they have. The sushi was surprisingly fresh and we fucked heavily with the yellowtail hand rolls! The carpaccio was also good and honestly all the cuts of meat were quick to cook. On that note the servers do come over and help you cook but nothing crazy where they cook the whole meal so you're still cooking half the time. I will put in one complaint and that is that the bathrooms are legit hell. Why are they so hot? I felt like i was in a sauna fighting for my life and the music is so loud im assuming it's so you're not hearing your stall neighbor blow the bathroom up next to you? Plz add AC to the bathroom it should not be +90 degrees in there! But overall fun experience would come again.. they also have a few arcade games in the front to play while you wait. So that's a plus...

    Dumplings were not good
    Krystle A.

    Edit: I was contacted right away and they fixed my issue with the app. The place still has good food and good service but the app mishap just got me upset. The place is overall clean and I would still come here for the good food and service. I'll be coming back again one day, I have to use my chubby cattle membership to good use!! Someone needs to talk to me, I have been trying to get a hold of Jacquie who was the server who helped me on my husbands bday Aug 17 and convinced me to get this chubby cattle club membership. I paid extra and she said the app would upload 1000 points for referral, I did NOT get the points and she said additionally I would have a coupon for some Special meat. I don't like being tricked, I paid for this membership because I was led to believe I would get these perks. I have been trying to call the restaurant and it keeps ringing. Please contact me asap.

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    David A.

    WOW What can I say that literally 11,000+ other people haven't already said? There are McDonald's in Manhattan that don't have this many reviews. There's a reason this place is consistently hovering near 5 stars with this many reviews. Long-ish wait over a half hour for a party of four. Thankfully this is in a shopping center so you can walk around and spend time exploring DuoDuo Snacks in the same shopping center or hanging out talking with your party. Our server was nice and explained everything, and swung by our table to cook our wagyu meats. Our grill was changed out often. We went hard and chose the Diamond Tier because we needed to eat A5 Wagyu beef. Legitimately, I've never tasted anything as nice as that wagyu beef and it genuinely welled my eyes up with tears. I got so sentimental over how good it was. I looked over at my friend Matthew and he looked shocked, too, when we were tasting/experiencing the wagyu beef. Made the mistake of eating rice with curry and burgers and items from the self-serve section. Save your space for the meats. Try the special cuts that are one of each per person for whatever tier you're in. Eat everything with limits first - and meet those limits to get your money's worth!

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    Larry N.

    ALWAYS hits the spot "your tummy of course" :) Took a friend to her first Chubby experience on a Wednesday evening. Made reservations of course. Its located in the diamond plaza, parking was easy. When we got to the front door artwork was pretty cool, once we step in everything look like we were in a different world. Arcade on the side, design all over the place had me like "whoa". Everyone seem like there where having an amazing time. Check in and waited no longer than 5 mins to be seated. Our waiter was Mello, he explained some area that has certain things we want to try. We ordered from the screen and food came out in no time. Everything is delicious, a little different from Cerritos menu. They didn't have the calamari :( All in all it was great, food fresh and delicious, service was on point.

    Julie N.

    We don't really go to Chubby Cattle anymore, but our friends chose this spot, so we went along because we didn't want to be rude. It's all-you-can-eat and you get 90 minutes, which honestly is fine and pretty normal for this type of restaurant. You order everything through a touchscreen at your table, and we were told we could place another order every 7 minutes. The problem was that even though we were ordering, it took a really long time for some of the food to actually come out. When you're already limited to 90 minutes and can only order every 7 minutes, slow service really cuts into the experience. By the time we brought it up to our waiter, he told us we should have said something sooner because they're very strict about the 90-minute limit. I thought that response was a little dismissive considering the delay wasn't on our end. They have four different AYCE tiers, and we chose the second-lowest tier, which still had plenty of good options for us. The food quality itself was actually good, and they have a really cool rice dispenser that we liked. The egg tarts for dessert were probably one of my favorite things we had. Overall, our bill came out to around $78 per person. At that price, I just don't think the experience was worth it, especially when you're watching the clock and waiting for food that you've already ordered. If a restaurant is going to be strict about the 90-minute limit, I think they also need to make sure the food comes out quickly enough for customers to actually enjoy those 90 minutes.

    Ian A.

    Chubby Cattle BBQ (Rowland Heights) continues to be a magical experience. Our server (Kelly L.) charmed the entire table. My family and I made precious memories. Chubby Cattle BBQ (Rowland Heights) functioned like a seamless machine. Customers join an electronic waitlist at the counter; customers can wait at a complimentary arcade machine lobby; and customers receive updates via text. My family and I arrived on a Saturday (around 11:40AM), and we waited about 12 minutes to be seated. Chubby Cattle BBQ (Rowland Heights) also offers MORE food than just barbecue. There's a wagyu cheeseburger station, fried food area, wagyu curry rice station, juice & milk tea station, ice cream station, sushi, and so much more! It's so delicious! AHH!! We had the Gold Tier Menu ($78 - Original Price, $65 - Member Price). There's also a Senior Discount and Child Discount. Children under 100cm (3' 3") eat free, and children between 100cm and 130cm (4' 3") receive a 50% discount. Our server (Kelly L.) is methodical, charming, professional, and hardworking. Kelly clearly explained the ordering process (touch screen device at table), and Kelly would help cook some of our meats for us without prompting when she was available. Kelly maintained a cheerful and kind demeanor all throughout. (Note: There's a 70 minute limit on ordering food via the app, so I recommend ordering a bunch the moment you sit down.) On ambiance, Chubby Cattle BBQ (Rowland Heights) continues to be spacious, upscale, and comfortable. It's a very beautiful spot. I felt happy as I feasted. YUM!! Overall, I happily recommend Chubby Cattle BBQ (Rowland Heights)! Our server (Kelly L) and our experience was even better this time around! We all left with happy smiles and full bellies. I enthusiastically recommend!! 5 out of 5!!

    Be aware that tip starts at 18% and was based on the non-member pricing.
    Gabby R.

    Good food, ambience, and staff. I appreciate the variety of side dishes and drinks they offer. An was a great host. One side note is that the pre-calculated tip on the check started at 18% and was based on the non-member pricing (even for members). Doesn't seem genuine.

    Jadrick T.

    Wait expectation is terrible. I was told 10-15 minute wait. Wait was an hour and change. Only come when you have reservation. Mind you this was on a Tuesday. Also, service was terrible from host to servers. Servers are children and extremely incompetents. Worst experience from a chubby restaurant. I can't believe how bad of an experience I received from this dump. Don't believe the good reviews they bribe you

    Susie T.

    My husband wants to give this place a 5 but for me its just a 4! Lol. The inside is very cool! I love the cut outs of samurais and various things on the wall. They have to have one of the best aesthetics for decor in a restaurant I've ever seen! The only problem is they're very cramped and their hot foods, sauce station, dessert and ice cream station is very oddly placed and inefficient. Another problem, and I see this as an important one bc it can and WILL deter people from going here, is the ventilation and AC. There is no AC! Or maybe its not working correctly? This makes me feel sorry for the very hardworking servers. This is why this place gets a 4. The bussers, and servers must be dying from heat bc if I WAS and so were my babies in the stroller, they must be miserable! I saw a patron bring a portable fan. The dedication! She must love it here so much she came prepared. Sadly, this made me think heavily whether id be coming back to this location. They have 4 different tiers. The silver tier which comes with A LOT and most of all the meat you could ever want is 58$ and if youre a member its 50$. The next tier is gold at 78$ and 65$ for members. This tier gets you some special dishes like sushi toro and other items like lobster and scallops. You also get a5 wagyu short ribs and lamb. The next tier is diamond tier at 88$ and 75$ for members. This tier comes with everything in gold tier plus striploin, wagyu otoro thick cut meat and special dishes like foie grois nigiri, uni caviar nigiri and a special cut of shoulder clod. For the platinum tier, its 98$ and 85$ with membership. This tier has everything but all the meat is upgraded in quality. This tier is the exact replica of diamond tier but with their meat being top notch. The hot foods was very underwhelming but they had a few great items. The curry (really phenomenal), egg tarts and maybe the burgers when they are fresh. They had sparkling soda, lychee flavor. That was nice. Desserts were scarce and the ice cream machine tasted funky. Now, why this place is totally awesome! They do have one of the best meat quality! Almost all their cuts was fantastic! I loved the finger meat cut, and the steak, and the tongue, and ofc the squid! They had other various things like cartilage chicken which is one of my favorite foods in this whole wide world. They had awesome sushi and carpaccio. Their eel and avocado was delicious! I enjoyed the sushi very much and ate all that i ordered! For me, the stars of this place was the high quality of meat and service! Absolutely wonderful people here and a good time if the AC was working properly! I will definitely think about coming here again but perhaps the vegas location. Ive had a membership for a couple years but never thought to come bc its too far from san diego and Vegas. I haven't been to niku X in over 10 years and I've been to X pot once. I cant say I was very impressed, but I definitely don't use my membership much. However. I will be going to niku X soon as I have 50$ voucher and I will try the ayce at X pot as I will be staying at the venetian next month. Maybe my opinions will change. I think the chubby group has done well and has lots of partners. Perhaps, joining the membership might be good for people now since they've extensively expanded their network! Its worth a try for their membership if this chubby cattle bbq rowland heights was already fantastic!

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    Elijah I.

    Arriving back again and it never fails to disappoint. Service was amazing and the new additions since my previous visit are ahead of its time! The automatic rice machine is game changer. Love that you game play arcade games while waiting for your table. Will be back!

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    Food was great specially the beef belly and my sever (jacquie) was fantastic. Would definitely comeback for the food n for the great service

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    Do they take Apple Pay?

    Yes

    Can you join the waitlist at 3:00 for a 5:00 slot? since it is closed from 3-5

    No, but you can sometimes join the waitlist in-person if you go at 4:45!

    Are they charcoal grills?

    No, it's a hot solid round griddle over a flame

    Is the unlimited milk tea included in any tier?

    Yes! I have frequently gotten the cheaper tiers, and they always include the milk teas. There are a few options, ranging from the Jasmine to their signature. It is located near the front alongside Chubby Tea.

    How many people can be seated at one table?

    How much is the babeque?

    Silver - original 55, membership 49.99 Gold - original 75 membership 65 Diamond - original 85… 

    Can you accommodate a party of 16 to one table or will we be split up?

    They will be split up, even if you booked the VIP room it can't seat 16 at one table.

    According to Chubby Cattle's website, its Silver Membership cost $930 and Gold Membership cost $3675. Is this true? I read some comments here that membership is only $28.

    The membership you see on the Chubby Club website is a lifetime membership (NFT holder) and the membership for $28 is annual for one restaurant of your choice. They also have another membership for $88/year for all locations. Chubby Cattle website… 

    Do they allow single guests to eat?

    I always went solo there

    Is there a chubby cattle in Irvine?

    Coming soon at the diamond jamboree plaza!

    Walking on Sunday?

    Yes, you can walk in but there will be a long wait.

    Do they have late-night specials? $1 a skewers?

    No, but down the street, they have Chubby Skewers, which are $1!!

    Do they accept walk in?

    Yes, but wait times could be long. Try to join the wait list on yelp ahead of time when you know you're on your way to save time.

    Do they have gift cards?

    Yes

    Do I have to pay for a 3 yr old?

    They charge based on height, not age. Children under 39" are free. Children between 39" and 51" get 50% discount.

    I'm confused about the membership tiers. I have bronze tier, do I eat free on my birthday if I bring a paying friend?

    The bronze tier is for the Chubby Club app! That keeps track of your points every time you eat at a Chubby location! The free birthday meal is if you pay for the membership each year! So, for your birthday, you get a free silver meal!

    How much for two people ordering from the gold tier?

    $75 / person gold $85 / person premium

    Do they accept cash?

    Yes, they do.

    If I got a membership from Mikiya does it also work for Chubby Cattle restaurants?

    Regular membership may be used, but if you have PLUS membership then you will get a discount.

    How much is the membership?

    I believed it was $28/ year. Paid almost a year ago

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    4.1(860 reviews)
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    This was probably the best curry spot I've had in a long time after. It is comparable to Curry…read moreHouse. The curry is a very deep and rich flavor. If you can handle spice, I loved the regular spice level, otherwise mild is there next level down and was perfect for my friends. Out of the hamburger, chicken katsu and the pork tenderloin katsu, I would have to go with the chicken. It was juice, tender and so delicious. The pork was a little bit more on the tougher side when compared to the chicken. But no matter which protein you go with, they were all delicious. A curry plate also comes with soup and salad. Both were served right away and very delicious. Despite how small the salad bowl was, they really stuffed it with salad. The server is nice and parking can get pretty crazy if you come during a rush. This is a great spot for a curry fix and would highly recommend.

    Food, 5 stars. Service, 2…read more When my party was first seated we were asked for our drink order. We told the server we needed a little time and they rolled their eyes and walked away. Oookay. When they came back we all asked for water and we were told I had to get rid of my energy drink I had with me. I understand their policy is no outside drinks but it's not like the entire table had teas from another shop, it was one person with a small energy drink can. Really nitpicky and stupid to enforce but whatever. We ordered our meals and everything came out great, the food was really tasty and fresh. Zero complaints about anything we ate at all! The katsu were all fried perfectly, very juice and quality meat. The curry was just a touch spicy and very flavorful. I especially loved the fried tofu, the dashi was some of the best I've had. At the end of the meal we said we had a cake and were told if we wanted to eat it there (with our own plates, napkins and utensils that we brought) it would be a $20 charge. I've never been to a place, especially an Asian restaurant, that has such a crappy policy. We reluctantly paid it but won't be coming back. We celebrate every birthday in the family at restaurants and this is the first time we've ever had pushback over cake.

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    4.7(824 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$$
    Wheelchair accessible
    Free parking

    Came here for a birthday celebration and the staff was so attentive and amazing! Food was so good…read moreand 10/10 would come back again.

    If you want a hot pot experience that is truly worth the price, Yumiyaki is the spot. We opted for…read morethe Diamond Menu at $88 per person, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. Seeing our friends only a couple of times a year called for this kind of birthday celebration. The highlight of the meal is the sukiyaki option. Before they even pour the broth, the server grills the initial cuts of Japanese A5 Wagyu right in front of you to flavor the pot. It is a fantastic presentation, and the meat melts in your mouth! The brisket was my Hubby's favorite! It truly does melt in your mouth! For the all-you-can-eat rounds, the A5 chuck ribeye and brisket are incredible, offering a perfect level of richness. Beyond the hot pot, the Diamond tier gives you access to premium sushi and specialty items. The A5 nigiri with foie gras and the uni toro bowl were exceptional and tasted incredibly fresh! Those were my personal favorite! They also have a great self-serve bar stocked with high-quality sauces, hot pot sides, prawns, scallops, and wagyu curry. We finished our lunch with their ice cream dessert, but the green tea ice cream didn't taste anything like green tea so I may opt for another flavor next time. The customer service was attentive throughout the night, ensuring our meat plates were constantly replenished during our 90-minute limit. I was relieved we had a waitress that was knowledgeable and helped us a whole lot with the process and the menu. Reservations -Using the Yelp reservation helped secure our spot in the event there were a lot of people that day. However there wasn't a wait when we showed up on this particular Sun at 11:30 am.

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    Kobe Gyukatsu

    4.1(832 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$$

    Kobe Gyukatsu is a restaurant we frequently visit. My children especially love the place. This time…read morewe went as a party of seven on a Tuesday night. There was no wait, and we were able to be seated right away. They have a promotion going on where you can order two Gyukatsu sets and get one noodle dish for half off. So we ordered two beef Gyukatsu sets, our favorite, and also the cream udon. We also ordered a Pork Cutlet set, Agedashi Tofu, and Chicken Karaage. Below are my ratings: Gyukatsu set: 5 out of 5. This is what they are famous for. You cook the beef on the hot pot, and it is tender. The dipping sauce adds to the flavor, especially the one with wasabi in it. The cabbage salad is perfect. Cream Udon: 3 out of 5. The cream on top looks very interesting, but after a few bites, it does feel a little too creamy and heavy. Pork Cutlet: 5 out of 5. Huge portion of two pieces, worth the price. Tofu and Karaage: 4 out of 5. Good. Overall, we loved the meal and the service, and would definitely come back.

    Kobe Gyukatsu offers a distinctive take on Japanese comfort food in the 626, with its signature…read morebeef cutlets at the heart of the menu. Service was attentive throughout our visit, and we took advantage of their summer special, which offered 50% off a second Premium Gyukatsu Set with the purchase of one. **Premium Gyukatsu Set: 4/5** Made with American-style Wagyu prime short rib, the gyukatsu was incredibly juicy and tender, with beautiful marbling throughout. A coating of fine panko breadcrumbs formed a golden-brown, crispy crust, creating a satisfying crunch with each bite. The set came with a personal tabletop grill, allowing you to sear each piece to your preferred doneness for an interactive dining experience. Accompanying the gyukatsu were rice, miso soup, and several small sides, with the shredded cabbage standing out for its refreshing contrast to the richness of the fried cutlet. The corn salad, however, felt somewhat like an afterthought and wasn't particularly well executed. An assortment of seasonings and sauces was also included to pair with the meat. The specialty salts complemented the beef especially well, while the gyukatsu sauce had a light, savory flavor with a subtle sweetness that enhanced its natural character. The only miss was the wasabi sauce, which was dominated by an overwhelming horseradish taste. **Takoyaki: 4/5** The takoyaki had a delicately crisp exterior that gave way to a molten, creamy center. Each piece contained a sizable portion of octopus, while the bonito flakes on top added a smoky umami depth that paired nicely with the generous drizzle of mayo and takoyaki sauce. Kobe Gyukatsu delivered an enjoyable meal, with the quality of the dishes and tableside grilling among the main highlights. There's certainly enough here to warrant a return visit.

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    Kobe Gyukatsu - Nice aesthetic

    Nice aesthetic

    Kobe Gyukatsu - Premium Gyukatsu

    Premium Gyukatsu

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    Mo Mo Paradise

    Mo Mo Paradise

    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    My family and I dined at Mo-Mo-Paradise recently, and we all absolutely loved every single second…read moreof it. There were four of us, including my 6 year old nephew, and it turned out to be the ultimate family meal. Since it was my very first time experiencing hot pot, I wanted to go all out and try a bit of everything. So we ordered both the Wagyu Experience and the Mo-Mo Experience, which gave us access to all four delicious broth bases. While waiting for our main meat cuts to arrive at the table, we checked out the self serve area. Their savory Japanese curry is mouthwatering, and they had a cold noodle dish that was super tasty. I had to exert some serious self control not to fill up on the curry before the main event, but it was just so good. Once the meats arrived, my sister showed me how to cook them in the bubbling hot pot. Every single broth had its own unique, rich flavor profile, and every single one was delicious. The quality of the meat here is premium grade, and the marbling on the Wagyu beef was absolutely outstanding. I'd love to see where they source their meats because everything tasted ridiculously fresh, right along with the items at the veggie station where they offer over 20 different vegetables, noodles, and toppings. This place is also a major win for families. My nephew said he actually likes this place way better than Korean BBQ spots because smoke doesn't blow in his face! On top of that, I absolutely love that they offer a kids' achievement incentive for straight A students. It's such a wonderful touch for families. And I loved the ambiance with fun tunes playing throughout the restaurant. Just writing this review is making my mouth water thinking about the incredible food we had. I cannot wait to come back and try out some of their other locations!

    I came here with my family this past weekend. We tried all the soup bases and all the meats. The…read moreshabu shabu didn't really taste like anything. Perfect for the person who really wants to taste the flavor of the meat. My order of favorites was 1. Tonkatsu, 2. Sukiyaki, 3. tomato, and 4. Shabu shabu. I highly recommend the Wagyu experience. Every meat on that list was delicious!! They have a self serve station with noodles, rice, curry, and many other things. The shabu curry from the self serve station was SO good. The fountain drinks and tea are self serve as well. My son loved trying all the different drinks. Shirley temple was his favorite. Mine was the brown sugar milk tea. We left so full. I honestly can't wait to come back

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    Mo Mo Paradise - Located in Rowland Heights, Mo-Mo Paradise is definitely a great spot to eat at.

    Located in Rowland Heights, Mo-Mo Paradise is definitely a great spot to eat at.

    Mo Mo Paradise - Frosty top Kirin beer

    Frosty top Kirin beer

    Mo Mo Paradise - Super sweet setup around the induction cooker

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    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights

    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights

    4.2(3.7k reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Kopan Sushi & Ramen in Rowland Heights always hits!…read more There is a closer location, but I enjoyed dining at this one. My wife and I have dined here a few times and other visits with my cousins. The parking near the entrance are usually occupied and some of spots in the lot are compact so just an FYI. The location is nice and the staff will acknowledge you as you walk in. There are a number booths for intimate seating. There is a sushi bar towards the back of location and also bigger tables for larger groups. Kopan offers a lot of various items from the sushi, sushi rolls, ramen, curry and even a limited time wagyu menu. Each visit has been a positive one. Some days have BOGO 50% on rolls. The quality of the sushi rolls is fresh and nicely presented. On a few recent trips, we tried the Wagyu Uni Sushi which was insane! I tried the Chicken Curry Katsu which was delicious. Served on a hot stone and full of flavorful curry with a large cut of chicken katsu. Overall, the menu options and a good quality service make this location a stand out. Thanks, Kopan Ramen! ( ^_^)b

    I love this place...the staff is so warm and friendly and welcoming and accommodating and pleasant…read moreand all the above!!! My helper was Jade and she made my experience so lovely. The food is amazing as well. I never leave that many reviews but they deserved it!!! I will be back!

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    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights
    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights
    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - Rowland Heights

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    iWagyu

    iWagyu

    4.9(2.4k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    My husband has been raving about this place every since his first visit, so I was super excited to…read moretry it. During our visit, we went with the Chef's Recommendation menu and also added mentaiko buttered scallops. I love the interior of this place. The service was also impeccable. Braised Beef Tongue - Practically melts in your mouth Wagyu Carppacio - This dish had so many textures to it. You have the raw beef carpaccio, the salad with sauce on top adds flavor to it, and finally it has the Lays chips on top to give it some crunchy texture. Japanese Wagyu Sukiyaki - My favorite thing from this evening. They do such a great show of preparing this for you and you get a dipping plate with a raw egg to get all the flavors in this. The sukiyaki sauce in the bowl was super flavorful and strong. Wagyu Short Rib - This definitely tastes better using the spices they give for your meal. It's more on the lean side so it was very easy to eat iWagyu Prime Short Rib - This has a little bit more fat and on the chewier side when ate plain. But with the dipping spices, it definitely brings out the saltiness the meat needs Wagyu Bibimbap - The staff will mix this in front of you and make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed so you can get a little bit of seaweed, wagyu, sauce, and rice in every bite. Of course by the time we got to this, we were way too full so I only got a few bites in before I had to call it and to-go the rest. Mentaiko Buttered Scallops - This was amazingly creamy. However I did make a mistake by adding this to the chef's recommendation. The Chef's Recommendation is curated where everything compliments each other. The mentaiko buttered scallops had their usual strong salty taste and super creamy due to the butter, but it was too strong when added to the Chef's Recommendation that I could barely eat it during the meal. Our next return, I will go with just the chef's recommendation to avoid messing up the balance. But the chef's recommendation was curated very well if you're not sure what to get! The bibimbap and sukiyaki were the chef's kiss

    Second time coming here for a birthday celebration. Food was delicious and service was ok. Overall…read moreexperience was neutral, felt like they were rushing everything. Lol Ambience is quiet and relaxed, but the rushed service just didn't match the mood. Glad the food hit the spot, but hopefully they let us breathe a bit more next time! Lol

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