First time here. Heard plenty about it, just needed to try it for myself. Everything was amazing. Food, delicious. Drinks, unbelievable. And the service, was over the top. Steven was such an amazing server. Very polite, always on top of it, always made sure we were taking care of. 10 out of 10. Will definitely come back read more

Thanks Austin for the excellent service! Everything was delicious. Will return soon!! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Good beef and fish! Chun is the best owo she hooked it up!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Chun!!!!!!!!

Today I'm sharing my experience at Chubby Cattle 牛武士 in Diamond Plaza, Rowland Heights. Chubby Cattle has opened several locations in the San Gabriel Valley and continues to evolve its brand. But one thing stays consistent: every location has a recognizable style. This one is the flagship location in the SGV. We getting in right when dinner started was easy. While waiting, my daughter spotted a row of classic arcade machines and immediately found Street Fighter II. She was ready to challenge me, but before the battle even started, our table was called. Sometimes, the little details show how much thought a restaurant puts into the experience. Waiting is usually boring, but someone decided to turn it into a childhood memory. And that alone is worth remembering. Walking inside, I didn't feel like I was entering a typical restaurant. It felt more like a night market. Cold dishes, snacks, desserts, ice cream, drinks, and a bar area are spread throughout the space, creating a Japanese street-stall style atmosphere. You have to walk around, and your eyes keep discovering something new. A yakiniku restaurant suddenly feels more lively and down-to-earth. We chose the second menu tier, which includes options like A5 Wagyu, assorted beef tongue, and aged steak. For the limited items, I picked the lobster roll and seared uni. Only today did I finally understand the name "牛武士" (Beef Samurai). Before this visit, I never really connected the name with Chubby Cattle. Today, I got it. Because these 90 minutes felt less like a meal and more like a battle between samurai. Every seven minutes, you can order ten categories of items. Plate after plate of beef arrives while the clock keeps moving. You enjoy every bite, but there is also a sense of urgency. It reminded me of eating Jiro-style ramen in Tokyo -- almost like a small test of discipline. A little like a samurai training. I've seen mixed reviews about Chubby Cattle, including comments comparing it with nearby Korean BBQ restaurants. But I don't think they should be judged by exactly the same standard. The simplest example is the sauces. Many Korean BBQ restaurants make Chinese diners say, "I wish they had this sauce." Here, you get Japanese yakiniku sauce, ponzu, sesame salt, Chinese-style lamb skewer seasoning, egg yolk sauce, and more. Almost every flavor profile is right in front of you. A flagship restaurant isn't just about having the biggest space. It's about putting almost everything it has on the table. Of course, with such a wide variety of food combined with the richness of Wagyu, some people may naturally feel it's a heavier meal. That doesn't necessarily mean the ingredients are poor quality. While beef is the star here, the supporting dishes -- desserts, beef rice, fried items, and more -- are also better than what you usually expect from an average AYCE restaurant. To me, this place isn't simply about "all you can eat." It's about creating a complete dining experience. Our server Michael also made the experience better. He never kept reminding us about the time limit, and we never felt rushed. The grilling service was handled the same way. Other than meats where the cooking level really matters, he didn't interfere too much. Some people enjoy controlling the grill. Others would rather let someone experienced handle it. Good service is supposed to make guests comfortable. Not tell them how they should enjoy their meal. If I had to rate it, I would give it around 4.25-4.5 out of 5 stars. The two things holding it back: First, I personally am not a huge fan of the nightclub-style interior. Second, the 90-minute time limit. It does make the experience feel rushed. But interestingly, that same limitation is also what leaves you wanting more. Sometimes the best restaurants are not the ones where you leave completely full and satisfied. They are the ones where, when you walk away, you think: "Maybe I could have had just a little more." And sometimes, that little bit of unfinished feeling is exactly what creates the reason to come back. read more

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Came here on a Monday night to celebrate a friend's birthday, and we had an amazing experience! The food was delicious, with so many great options to choose from, especially at the self-serve section. Our server, Kenzie, was fantastic. She was attentive, friendly, made great food recommendations, and kept the conversation fun throughout the night. We asked her to playfully embarrass our friend with a birthday song, and she fully committed! She had staff come over, and they sang loudly with so much energy--it made the celebration even more memorable. Great food, amazing service, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back! read more

Had such a great time here celebrating my mom's birthday with my partner! We decided to get the Silver Tier, and since I have a Chubby Cattle membership, we were able to get the member price of $49.99 per person instead of the regular $58, which made it an even better value. The food was delicious, and there was a great selection to choose from. A few of the items were a little on the salty side, but everything was still fresh and enjoyable. The highlight of our visit was definitely our server, Austin. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and checked in on us throughout our meal to make sure we had everything we needed. His excellent service really made our celebration even more enjoyable. If you're visiting the Chubby Cattle in Rowland Heights, definitely ask for Austin, you won't be disappointed! Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommend for a fun meal with family and friends! read more

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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! read more

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Came here the 4th time because I love the variety of food options and quality! But this time I feel disappointed because of the service. Now I understand it's the weekend it is crowded so people get tired. But how come you only get tired to certain table and be happy with selected table maybe because they have higher tier I won't name the waiter so it doesn't affect him but I hope he can see this review. Chubby cattle has been popular for its service and food. I really am sad and disappointed that we don't have the same service attitude because of the tier we chose. At the end of the day, we're all customers. Should not be discriminated. read more

WOW. that's how i feel about this place LOL. we came to Chubby Cattle for the first time for our anniversary and it didn't disappoint. we made a reservation for 6pm and were sat on time! note though: the parking here SUCKS! it's a whole center so there is a lot of parking, but it does get very busy during peak hours (especially on weekends), and you will be circling for a bit to find some! so just plan accordingly with timing :) we did the gold tier for $75/person, and honestly it gave you everything you needed!! including their hot bar of all the foods!! i can't even remember what they had bc i was just living in the moment and it felt like meat heaven! LOL some standout favorites: - A5 wagyu short rib & A5 wagyu otoro thick cut: we chose these as our special meat options and they did NOT disappoint. melt in your mouth delicious! shoutout to our server for cooking it for us bc i was so scared to overcook it haha - creamy spicy tom yum soup: OBSESSED and so warming!! make sure to order this fast bc they run out of it!! and it is SO worth it! it honestly helped settle my stomach after i ate too much beef... which in turn helped me eat more LOL woohoo! - honestly any of the beef: 10/10 !!!!!!!!! overall it was such an amazing experience and i can't wait for the next special occasion to go again! :-) read more

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I love Chubby Cattle, by far Rowland Heights is the best location due to size and the atmosphere. Service is always on point but WOW to our server Chris!!! He offered gloves to peel my shrimp! His service is attentive but not intrusive. Will always be a fan !!! PS. I wish they keep the veggies station though. read more

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Finally got to come and have lunch here. My friend has a membership and we got a discount of $8 per person as we purchased the silver tier. The restaurant was definitely not anything I ever imagined. They have a sitting area where you can play games; there is a section just for take-out drinks. The actual seating area for dine in is pretty big and can accommodate any number in size for group dining. Food is ordered through a monitor which is pretty cool; don't have to wait for a server. The quality of meat is top quality. As the saying goes, "You get what you pay for," and you definitely do. My favorite was the brisket. Having milk teas as drinks is a nice touch as well. I've never had a $64.00 (Tax and tip included) lunch but for a first time experience, it was well worth it. I ate so much meat that I was full for 3 days. Lol. Will come back again. read more

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Finally able to try it for the first time. Me and my three kids got the gold membership and we did the annual membership as well. Quality of the meats were mix- some were really tender, some a bit difficult to enjoy even though it was cooked medium. I ordered some of the sushi items and the raw fishes were fresh. So you could order in 7 minutes interval for food ordering. Our fault was, we ordered too little at a time (it was our first time), and the portion came out very little, and it took 7 min to re ordered and even that, took a while to get our next batch of order. I ordered the sukiyaki pot during our second round of ordering, and it came out 6 minutes before our time was done - you only had 70 min seating down time. I observed other tables, they were pro bruh, they ordered what they like in 7 plates, 5 plates, so they got enough for the first round. Our server was awesome, we got seated at 5 pm when the restaurant was just opened (with yelp reservation at 5 pm). Our server was attentive, but after 520 pm ish, he was busy with other tables and we had to struggle asking for the fire to be turned down/ to ask for forks, etc. The unlimited drinks also not as flattering. I just felt that it made us full faster and enjoyed less meat. For above $300 meals, I felt that the glass should be real glass, not disposable cup and would be nice for more desserts variety. My daughter, 11 yrs old, only eating edamame, seaweed, rice and kimchee, so that was a huge waste for the full price meal. So for the price, I thought it was a bit much with the time spent, quality of meat and serving time. Especially for family with little kids. It was very crowded inside, with music here and there, lots of lights, it was fun, like night market atmosphere. With get it yourself drinks, people were everywhere. read more

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A very good place for wagyu beef. They have all you can drink milk teas with boba, soda, and slushes. Overall I highly recommend this place who loves wagyu. read more

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Best Chubby Cattle BBQ by far! We went here to celebrate our friends' birthdays and though it was a far drive, it was so worth it! This location beats the ones we've been to. It's so spacious, it's super clean and the sides station was perfect. They even have a dessert station! And the service was great, often checking on us, changing the grill and cooking the meats! Ok now onto to the food. I mean what can I say, the Wagyu selection from the Silver tier offers the most tender meats and the sushi options were also very good! We ordered a little bit of everything so we can try as much stuff as we can possibly consume and it did not disappoint. Trust, order the Wagyu items, try the hand roll sushi, seared salmon and they even have a couple of sashimis! They also have rice dispensers at the sides station - put that in a bowl and pour curry on top and omg, so good! Can't wait to try other locations closer to home but idk how they can top this spot tbh. There's plenty of parking in this plaza so it makes it even better. Happy eating! read more

I am back at my favorite Chubby Cattle BBQ restaurant to celebrate. This time, I noticed it changed how we ordered the food. Now there is a TV screen where you can place your order. Our dining experience started with something we didn't expect. The stove was not working. No matter how hard the server tries. The worker was quick to work on a resolution. He moved us to a different table. However, the new TV screen ordering system didn't work. The server himself tried, and the manager tried again. The TV screen order system still couldn't work. But our server works the magic and orders the food for us. So, he came by often to check on us and ordered our food and drinks. This made up for the unfortunate TV and stove problems. My friend was there for the first time, and he was impressed by the service. The food was amazing, and the service was excellent. I will come back more often. read more

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Walking in, I was amazed by how nice the restaurant looked. From the cute games in the waiting area, to the decorations, the ambiance was amazing! Service was also top tier. I wish I got the name of our server but he was amazing as well as all of the other staff. He went out of his way to ensure we got points in the app, and made the whole process super easy. On to the food, I gave absolutely no complaints. The quality of the meat was amazing. There were sooo many food options as well, apart from just the grilled meat. From ready to eat sliders to cheese corn, you have a wide variety of things to choose from. Make sure to hit the dessert side as well! I can't wait to visit other Chubby spots! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Came here with my girlfriends and we got sat with Kenzie as our server, and honestly she made the whole meal better. She was so sweet and personable the entire time! We did the Diamond tier and Kenzie cooked the A5 Miyazaki Ribeye perfectly for us! Also got the melon cocktail and the melon soju, both really refreshing and paired so well with our meal. We had such a great time! See you soon Kenzie read more

Dropped in early when they opened at 11:30, saved myself the never ending queue for a table. Even then, there was about 6 tables before I even got to sit. Our server was fresh for the day and helped us with some of our meats to avoid overcooking some delicate cuts, which is always welcomed. Lot of options to pick from and everything came out relatively quickly. Although we didnt have issues with most of the stuff that came, we do recommend against ordering the lobster roll and bibimbap. Those two werent the smartest items to get in a bbq place hahah. Anyway, we couldn't stop eating and our 90mins were up before we knew it. Don't forget to use the special salt! Its not particularly salty, a little more sweet if anything but it definitely went well with the grilled meats. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

So yummy! Great selection of Wagyu meats. Plus some yummy fried wings and chicken pieces. We really wanted to try the gyoza and kaarage but they were all out. They were also out of some of the platinum cuts of meat so we went with diamond tier. If you're unsure about whatever to get i would say all cuts are delicious. We enjoyed the silver cuts as much as the diamond meats. They offer a variety of drinks including boba and slushies. There are lots of things to add to your dishes like sesame oil, soy sauce, green onion, cilantro, chilli oil etc. I used to hesitate going to Korean bbq because the thought of going out to eat and cooking it myself wasn't appealing to me I'm looking for a day off cooking . I also don't want to mess up the cooking lol but you can't really over cook it. It's so tasty any way you cook it and I love that the waiters come by and help you cook. Kevin was awesome! He was so helpful. We will definitely come back so we joined the club because you get so many perks other than just a discount. read more

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. read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday and Brandon did a great job taking care of us! He entertained us the whole night and made sure the meats kept coming LOL. We did the silver tier and signed up for the membership, getting not only a discount but also a free drink. The selection even for silver was really solid, and we were all stuffed by the end of the night. The wagyu nigiri was def a crowd favorite-- thank you to the kitchen for pumping these out for us! I think they've recently changed their tablet ordering to be stationary rather than a moving iPad, which I have mixed feelings about since the people at the other end of the table couldn't order. That being said, I think the stationary tablet was way cleaner than the iPad LOL. My only complaints were that for a table of 8, the booth was pretty cozy and we could only order 10 items at a time (which is the same for a smaller size party). Other than that, was a fun experience and would come back! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights - wagyu nigiri - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I'v never been to chubby cattle BBQ before. Hubby had visited the original one with his co -workers a while ago. This place is huge with multiple buffet and beverage stations. A mini arcade and a spacious bar in the front. The beer and sake selections were decent but no hard liquor. We decided on a bottle of 720ml cold sake and some Asahi draft beers. The cocktail I tried was too sweet though. We chose the platinum menu with our discounted membership prices. The special meat selections were great. I liked the Argentina shrimps and tom yum seafood soup. Hand rolls were fresh and yummy. The lemon sparkling water was very refreshing. They have a lot of food items, much more than other chubby restaurants we have visited. Not sure who can sample all that foods unless they are very hungry. I am not a big fan of BBQ. I am a seafood eater so what I ate the most were just the shrimps. Service was very attentive and friendly. A great place if you love BBQ meats! read more

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Been to chubby cattle a few times and overall food and customer service have always been great and I've never had a bad experience with this location. The wait times could be a bit long since this is a very popular spot. I do like the way the menu is structured and pricing is fair for what you get out of it. The self service stations in the middle of the restaurant are not the best foods to load up on, I would focus on ordering the Wagyu meat and I'll also get the salmon and yellowtail carpaccio to balance things out. Ambiance inside is great love the design and what's also unique is they have a bar section with a grill so that's something you don't see often. If you'd prefer to sit at the bar and skip the wait for a traditional table then that's a welcoming option for you. Gold tier in my opinion is the best bang for your buck on the menu, it offers good variety at a reasonable price. read more

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We came here for a friend's birthday celebration over the weekend. Since we came right when it opened it wasn't too long of a wait to get a table. I think it was 20mins before our party got seated. The inside was spacious and had many tables. Inside when you first walk in there are cases where they display the beef cuts. In the other side past the hostess area is a small arcade. Along the back side is the tea station for different milk teas and drinks. In the middle where is where all the side dishes and veggies area is. We got seated closer to the back. Our waiter Jackson walked us through how to order and started us with a selection of meats while we went to look at the various side dishes and condiments area. He was attentive and came back to make sure we got our grill changed and to occasionally cook our meats for us. Service was quick and we got our orders pretty quickly after ordering each round off the tablet at our table. The alcoholic drinks were just ok. Meats were easy to eat and flavorful. Overall a nice experience wouldn't mind coming again. Parking wasn't too much of an issue. There is underground parking if lot is full. This place is near many other restaurants and stores. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights - Pika Soju Cocktail - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Another awesome experience. Came in to celebrate my birthday with my best buddy. And if you have a Chubby membership like I do, you definitely plan a meal for your birthday here. This place is top notch in food quality, ambience, and service. It's my second time at this location and they continue to bring you the ultimate dining experience. And to make this day even more special was our server Brandon! This guy went above and beyond. Super Friendly, great humor, quick witted, attentive, constant grill changes, and he always made sure we were doing ok. He really made the birthday celebration personal and special. He and couple other guys even came out with a speaker and birthday signs and sang out! Great times and great memories. Until next time. read more

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Bro I was missing out before I tried chubby cattle! This place has everything from wagyu kbbq meat, salmon carpaccio, and even some dim sum. The value and variety here goes crazy. I made a reservation with a group of 8 people and I'd definitely recommend reserving beforehand. The inside was really big and modern. Kelly was the server for our group, and she was super great and attentive too! Amazing place for birthdays and special occasions! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights - Kbbq - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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First time here and it was an amazing experience! The food here is absolutely phenomenal! We dropped in during the early afternoon, so the wait time wasn't bad at all. The vibe of the place was great, but what really set it apart was the service. Our server, Brandon, was super attentive, and the rest of the waitstaff was just as wonderful. They took the time to explain everything on the menu to us, which we really appreciated. As a major bonus, they have ice cream and slushies! 10/10 recommend, we will definitely be back. read more

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This location is so pretty & has amazing service! I came for my birthday on Saturday when they opened & our server An was amazing! The meat & sushi was delicious as usual! I was surprised by their side bar & loved the wasabi octopus! read more

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Chun has great service!!! I always request her as my server. I love all the food! Super good meat quality and service ~ read more

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Came here 6 pm but had a reservation at 630. They sat us immediately. We didn't wait too long. You get 70 mins to eat. The food quality was amazing. We tried all sorts of Wagyu meats. It's delicious! Kenzie was an amazing server. She was really knowledgeable and super sweet. She checked in on us quite a few times. It's a little loud in here but you can still chat. Overall it was great! read more

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Chris was a nice server! He anticipated my every need. Definitely will always come back to chubby cattle for my BBQ fix.

I understand the hype now!! When we first walked in you can see all the aged meat in the freezers. In the waiting area they have a bunch of old school arcade games you can play for free while you wait for your table. This place is huge! At each table there is a screen where you can order your own food. The food came out very quickly. The service was great. The food was absolutely delicious! The drinks are also included in the meal. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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It was really good and a lot of food. We did the gold package and it was $79 a person. They have a lot of options outside of the meat that you cook. Everything was great. They did not have ice in their ice machine so that was a bummer. It was also really hot inside because of the grills. They also really try to push their membership on you, it felt a little scammy with their sales pitch about the membership. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Rowland Heights - Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I've came to chubby cattle specifically the Rowland location many times and each time never disappoints. the food is always good as well as the service. this time, A was our server and he was very attentive. The environment is always lively and food presentation is nice as always. read more

Great service with An!!! Very attentive and informative! Will be coming back. Everything was great and the dishes came out quickly!

This was my first time at a Chubby Cattle location and it did not disappoint. Luckily my friend had looked up their lunch hours (11:30-3) and noted the last call (2:30) since they close before dinner starts up at 5. This place was enormous and there's two tiers for an annual membership that the slightly discounted member pricing for two. Luckily my friend had signed up previously and we ended up going with the gold tier since we wanted some sushi. Your entire party will need to be present prior to seating in which our server would stop by to scan her app to set up our kiosk to order. Major props to our server (hoping it's Brandon per our receipt)!! His recommendations were on point and he had a super friendly, positive demeanor despite the lunch rush. We also learned they were trying a one server lunch shift this past week and it seems two is definitely needed during high peaks. You're only able to order 10 items at a time with a waiting period in between. There were a few self serving stations scatted around which included the average soda machine, desserts (egg/cheese tarts, swirl cake slices), vegetables (the garlic enoki was amazing), dipping sauce, wagyu/curry rice station, and appetizers. 10/10 would go back. read more

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My daughter brought me here for my birthday, and it turned out to be an amazing dining experience. The restaurant has a stylish, modern atmosphere with vibrant glowing signage, and a lively yet comfortable ambiance. We decided to go with one of the higher-end dining options so we could experience some of their premium meats, and it was absolutely worth it. Every cut was incredibly flavorful, and showcased the quality you would expect. It was a great way to sample a variety of meats. What truly made the evening exceptional was our server, Jackson. He was on top of his game, attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and always ready to answer questions or offer recommendations. Between the outstanding food, the unique atmosphere, and Jackson's excellent service, this was a birthday dinner I won't soon forget. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Kelly was very good as our waitress. I was saying I dont ayce at all anymore but I was really surprised at how she cooked our meat for us despite having all these other tables. She was also really nice and she did her best to explain everything (cause it was my first time here). Food-wise, how I've come a long way of not wanting ayce anymore...but I think chubby cattle is ok. If you love AYCE, I guess this might the place for you. There are quite a bit of selection at silver, the seafood were pretty fresh. The meat eventually all tasted around the same ngl. They do get very busy...so if you don't mind waiting then feel free to come and wait. read more

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We are chubby members and we usually dine in the one in downtown LA, but this was our first time going to the Rowland Heights location. We had such a great time with great vibes, great service, and great food as always. They have a beautiful bar area and play all the current R&B songs. It was nice that they had free arcade games to play while you wait to be seated. We did the diamond menu and of course we attacked all of the specialty dishes first. Our server was awesome and knowledgeable and we loved watching the little robot servers bring plates around. We did feel like the location was a little bit crowded and was glad that we didn't have the tables that were near the self-serve bars. There are plenty of options for drinks, side, dishes, and sauces that you could help yourself to. We especially loved the Boba and milk tea that was self-serve. Chubby cattle always has great cuts of meat that are always super tender! Our server cooked all of the diamonds level meats for us to perfection. We were surprised this time around to have the Tom Yum hot pot that was so well seasoned and it had plenty of seafood! The only weird thing we experienced at this location was that they have a 90 minute time limit when they see you, however, midway through the meal our server told us that actually you have 70 minutes of ordering and then the last 20 minutes is to sit and enjoy your meal and have desserts. We had a table of seven and it felt a little rushed for having seven people order within 70 minutes. The other thing we didn't like was that for seating seven people we still only had one grill to work with. The location in downtown LA seats six people with two grills, which is better for people who are eating different options and making your time limit. However, our server was super chill and understanding that we had such a large group and only working on one grill so he still was able to place more orders for us from his computer screen until we hit our 90 minutes. We're always so pleased with the chubby cattle group and once again we found another new favorite location! read more

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They make delicious food and everything tastes pretty exotic. I was surprised how good it was. Prices are pretty high compared to other similar places. But I do like their food and desserts! Service is above average and super friendly!! Ambiance is high end and fancy!!! read more

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