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    Chubby Cattle Hotpot & Sushi - Denver

    4.2 (1.7k reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Ngiri
    Lainey W.

    The concept is AWESOME to have AYCE hot pot, sushi, and bbq. What ends up happening in practice is I found the quality of the items not as good. Very disappointed in the Ngiri- found it chewy and fishy at times. Rolls were better but still not great. Would go if you want to try all the cuisines but not if you're just looking for an AYCE sushi spot

    Alexandra D.

    Really hard to choose with so much food--there was a lot, and I didn't even know what to focus on first! The service was quick, and everyone was very attentive. We chose to sit in the bar area, and we weren't disappointed. I enjoyed everything. The broth was delicious, and my husband and I loved the selection of dumplings, noodles, and all the different items you can add to your broth. The meat was great too--thinly sliced and ready to cook in no time. I also learned something new! I had no idea there was a little train that brings your sushi roll to the table. I didn't know how to send it back either until someone kindly showed us. And I definitely wasn't expecting the train to talk to us when the roll arrived--such a funny surprise! The sushi selection was very good as well. There are lots of options on the conveyor belt and several rolls to choose from. Honestly, it's hard to prioritize when everything looks so tasty. It really is an experience. Since the only option is AYCE, don't expect to come in for just a few small bites. Will I go back? Absolutely. It's definitely an experience I'd love to repeat.

    DaNeysha C.

    Overall the food was a solid choice for a casual night out with a friend. I liked that Chubby had a lot of selection to choose from for a hot pot. The ambiance at this place felt very authentic with the Japanese decor. My sushi that I got which was eel was very good. However, I thought that the service here was not as good. Our server didn't really check on us. Our waiter just gave us menus and left. He did not once ask us if we had been to Chubby Cattle before. He just assumed that we knew what to do and how to work stuff. Other than that Chubby Cattle provided good food and atmosphere.

    Katie F.

    This spot has been on my list to try forever now, so when the opportunity to dine here before the Botanic Garden lights - my friend and I made our way over! SPACE: Located on the corner of S Broadway and Ellsworth, the shop is easy to spot, offers nothing but street parking and is pretty small inside. However, they utilize their space well. Tables scatter the main dining area, along with a wraparound bar that allows for diners to snag the sushi on the rotating belt. It's cozy, to put it best. We were seated near the front window, which was perfect for us, to dine and soak in the whole place. SERVICE: We were greeted by a friendly woman as soon as I walked in. I explained this was our first time here, so she could give us the how to's of ordering and the process. She sent the server over to explain that to us - which was quick and to the point. Pick your poison - All you can eat bbq grill or hot pot - and sushi. Head to the station in the middle of the restaurant for your soup fixin's and BOOM. Easy peasy! Service is a-okay, but the initial server/host seemed annoyed by everyone. she was on her phone alot and rolled her eyes a few times. awkward! SIPS: We sipped on water, but the menu offers a variety of cocktails, beers and NA creations. Def worth a look! SUSETENANCE: YUM!! I had never done hot pot before and opted for the spicy tonkatsu broth - which was SPICY. woah - but so delicious! I added in some ramen noodles, bok choy, shrimp, shrimp shumai, and other yummy ingredients from the hot pot station and enjoyed adding to it as necessary. My friend seemed happy with his creation as well. We also chose two different sushi rolls each time to experience more flavor and loved all we chose. We were quite full after our two rounds of rolls and stuffed full of broth when we left. Everything tasted fresh, delicious and was a fun introduction to hot pot! SPECIALS: $40 for All you can eat hot pot and sushi - you can't beat that. For an extra $10, adds the bbq grill option. SO FUN and not bad on the wallet. I look forward to coming again sometime soon!

    Sashi
    Tippy P.

    We called to make a reservation but they said we'll be added to the wait list. This location is outside of downtown so we had to drive around couple blocks for street parking. Small restaurant with a conveyer belt in the middle. The wait for a table was over an hour, we had 5 people in our party and they wanted to sit us at a big table. At one point I didn't mind if my party was broken up and put us at the conveyor belt. We finally sat down and did the most. Since it was all you can eat, we had hot pot and sushi. Our table was full of plates. At the end, we were trying to finish the sushi because it was closing time. The employees were super nice and told us to not rush while they cleaned.

    The pink roll,  Mango de roll and Nugget roll.

    My favorite place to come when I visit Denver ! Sushi and ramen at the same time is the best. Ambiance to always great and vibrant. Service was great. Sushi came out a little slow but that was never an issue, super happy with my experience. I would recommend it to anyone coming to town.

    Rachel M.

    I've been looking forward to trying this spot for years as I've never had hot pot or conveyer style sushi. While the staff was very friendly and helpful when informing me about the process, the food itself left a lot to be desired. Two of my friends came to visit from Hawaii and Maine; needless to say, they expected sushi with a bit more flavor, meat (rather than 80% white rice - not necessarily sushi grade), and variety. The hot pot was okay - by the time I tasted the dumplings, lettuce, and noodles I put in there, the flavor was boiled down quite significantly. The sushi was lackluster - I didn't really get a feel for the taste profile aside from trying my friend's eggplant Parmesan (which is a very interesting take for sushi!). Our waitress didn't check in on us aside from the initial order. Meh. Go for the experience, but don't hold expectations for anything life changing.

    Confirmation I was there.
    Mia B.

    I ate here on Dec 28, I took a while to write this because I was so disgusted and shocked. I was sitting at a booth by the KITCHEN when my friend looked over my right and we saw a COCKROACH on the wall. THEY HAVE ROACHES! The waiter immediately killed it and asked us to leave, which lets you know this is something not new to them. Beware.

    Tonkatsu spicy base, yakiniku
    Nina C.

    Incredible experience. Came in around 3pm on a Saturday. Added ourselves to the waitlist online via Yelp and it was perfect timing because when we arrived we were next. Got sat at the bar - the perfect spot for the conveyor belt sushi. There are 2 options (the $40 AYCE tier and the $50 AYCE tier) - the more expensive option comes with a yakiniku grill and AYCE wagyu. This is totally worth it. Everything was so fresh and such high quality for an all you can eat, the seared salmon nigiri was incredible. The quality of the sashimi alone made this worth it, much less with all the other options. And the conveyor belt sent out a good variation of tasty dishes to supplement. Of everything, The tuna wasn't the absolute best quality, at least on the day we went, it was a little dry, but everything altogether was an insane meal for an insane deal. I left needing sweatpants and a huge nap. Success. Will be back soon.

    Yakiniku and hot pot
    Alfred S.

    When we got there it said there was a 1 hr wait, the workers quickly went over the list and called to confirm who was still waiting. They were able to get us seated within 10 minutes. The service was quick when we first got seated but between the first and second round it took a while for them to come by and check on us, but after that they came by pretty often. The place isn't too big but it and like they filled it out pretty well to maximize the amount of people they can fit. It is good for families or go people that don't mind a loud atmosphere. I like that they have hot pot, yakiniku which is like kbbq, AND sushi plus a consist belt sushi. The food was pretty good, the beef was buttery and tasty and the sashimi was really fresh. I really enjoyed it!

    Min K.

    This place was way better than I expected and at a very reasonable price point considering what you get. To start, depending on the time of day and what day it is, you choose your menu. Everyone must order the same thing at the table. The difference is, if you go for lunch M-T it is $10 cheaper but you do not get the Nigiri. This place has everything - a sushi conveyor belt, hot pot, sushi train and KBBQ. I went with the hot pot which also included the sushi. Pro tip - the stuff on the sushi belt is not always great looking so you can order the rolls and Nigiri directly from the server. Prior reviews said that the sushi was not good but I was pleasantly surprised by the freshness and taste of the Yellowtail and salmon. In my opinion, better than the hotpot and I wish I had ordered more. I did the Tom Yum for the hotpot. I followed the advice of other posters and took out the lime pieces so as to not make the soup bitter. The meat selection was OK and not necessarily prime. The veggies and greens were serve-yourself from the fridge. The ambiance was more of a college hangout place and was fine. The service was not particularly friendly and the check-in at the front was staffed by a tablet where you type in your name to add yourself to the waitlist - but none of this was an issue as the overall experience was great.

    Hotpot Meats
    Leo K.

    Didn't get to try the popular Chubby Cattle in Vegas due to it's insane wait times, so I made the push to try this location in Denver before I left. After arriving too late one night, and a water leak the next day, we finally got seats with the 3RD attempt. The wait is almost as ridiculous. Signing up for the waitlist at 7pm on a Friday night meant almost a 2 hour wait. If you think hotpot and bbq at the same time is overwhelming... try adding a conveyor belt sushi on top of that! Despite having so much going on, there were quite a few items under their selections for each cooking style. The nigiri's I ordered were solid quality, though they only had the most basic fish. The Sweet Shrimp was probably the best item on the sushi menu, which they were sold out of, of course. The veggie selection for the hotpot were spread between two medium sized shelves, and had the most basic napa cabbage, tofu, fishcake, fishballs, noodles, etc. The hotpot meats were very standard as well, quality didn't really stand out. We did have a small complaint about how the Tom Yum broth flavor was a bit salty. And now to knock off an entire star was the BLANKET of seasoning they add on top of the Wagyu meats we ordered for the bbq portion. I am not exaggerating when I say EACH thinly sliced piece of meat had enough salt and pepper on it to season an ENTIRE 10 oz steak. And even when I tried scraping most of it off, AND rinsing it in my hotpot broth, the salty taste was pretty distinct. What is with Denver and it's overly season food??? Would've been nice for the waiter to give us a warning when we placed our order. The topic for the rest of our meal was whether the cold weather permanently dulls the locals' tastebuds because we've had this issue with several other Denver restaurants. Had it not be for the coat of seasoning on the bbq meats, I'd say this was a solid meal that I would be revisiting in the future. #337

    Spicy Tuna Handroll
    Shelby S.

    To celebrate my 30th birthday, my wife curated a weekend full of experiences for us, including tasting a few restaurants around Colorado we had not yet tried.   Our first stop for the weekend was Chubby Cattle. Chubby Cattle is a smaller restaurant, jam packed with a bunch of flavor and amazing staff. We were able to sit directly in front of the conveyor belt sushi, after joining the wait on Yelp (waited about an hour for a seat, which is not too bad on a Friday night) and it was such a cool experience. We went with the Regular Dining option which included all Nigris and Sushi Rolls, the Conveyor Belt sushi self-serve and HotPot all you can eat.     If you've stumbled upon any of my other reviews, you know that we have been in search of a Ramen broth that competes with our favorite in St. Louis, Nudo House. We finally found it.   I ordered the Spicy Miso and my wife got the Spicy Tonkotsu. We selected Beef Brisket and Pork Belly as our meat and then at the self-serve station picked up Udon Noodles, Imitation Crab, Shrimp, Bok Choy, and our array of sauces.   Spicy Tuna Roll 10/10   A classic of mine. It is my go to anywhere I decide to grab sushi from and this one was fresh and delicious. It also came on a little boat at the top, and I just thought that was the coolest thing!   All other Sushi 10/10   Because we tried the Conveyor Belt Sushi, I can't tell you the name of these rolls as they were not listed, but I will tell you that every single thing we ate was delicious. For someone like me who is a little finicky about my sushi flavors, this is the perfect set up because you get to experience a roll, without having to order the entire thing. The only downside to that, is if you like it, grab more than one plate because there is no guarantee it is coming back!   Spicy Miso Base 10/10   The flavor on this was absolutely everything I had been looking for. I wish I had known that in advance, because there honestly wasn't any additional sauce needed. Every single thing that we cooked in it absorbed the flavor and it had such rich and distinct flavors to it.     Spicy Tonkotsu 10/10   This is what my wife ordered, I only had a few sips and ate some of the food that was put in it, but we both agree it was delicious. It is not unnecessarily spicy and really paired well with the Udon noodles. While the restaurant is a smaller space, the team works so efficiently to ensure they are grabbing any empty plates, refilling drinks and making sure you have everything you need. Overall, we had an amazing experience here and I cannot wait to return, I am thinking about convincing my wife to go back today!

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    Ask the Community - Chubby Cattle Hotpot & Sushi - Denver

    Is there secure parking? Do they have on site security? Do they have stupid signs saying no concealed carry? Denver is not where I'd locate any business ...

    I don't think they have a parking lot, let alone a secured one. There are metered parking spots out in front and along the side streets.… 

    Do they have Youtiao (油条)?

    They do not at least when I was going. Moved couple months ago so have not been.don't know if they added to the menu

    Is this all you can eat?

    All you can eat only sushi and hotpot. There is no à la carte option. Everyone at the table must dine the same menu option "easy lunch", "regular dining", or "wagyu bbq."

    Do they have a different price menu for weekends?

    Where can I park my car if I want to have dinner at this place?

    You'll have to find street parking. There's also a lot behind Ted's Clothiers but a little bit of a walk.

    Do they have a working online reservation system? The link on Yelp to their website seems to lead to a broken reservation form.

    No. It is first come first serve.

    Are you still doing AYCE on weekdays?

    Is the restaurant open? I have been trying to get reservations but haven't been successful. I have tried to call them and also use their online calendar. The calendar doesn't show any available dates and no one answers their phone.

    yes. Walk in only! their system is so screw up. hopefully they will fix it soon and the menu so people can see what is on it.

    Is the AYCE lunch menu different/limited compared to the AYCE dinner?

    No difference. Same menu

    Do they have the electronic ordering or conveyer belt back and functioning again? The limitation to the current ordering system is far too slow.

    They do not have it working, and with the ordering restrictions they have in place, you are waiting for food, much more than you are eating food.

    Will Chubby Cattle be open on Thanksgiving day?

    Yes

    I tried to call several times to make a reservation for 10 people but can't seem to get anyone. Is there a different number to call?

    No. We just went there and had no problem getting in at 6 pm on week night. The thing here is you have 90 minutes to continue to order food if you do the 32.00 dinner which is the whole menu. After the 90 minutes you can stay until your food is… 

    How many people can fit in your VIP room?

    Our VIP room seats 9 people.

    Do you need a reservation to eat here?

    Highly recommend getting on the wait list (you can do this from Yelp app) - wait times can get crazy long super quick

    Saturday lunch price the same was weekday?

    Yes!

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    4.6(223 reviews)
    4.1 miNorthwest

    From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was inviting and lively, with music pumping that created…read morean energetic and fun vibe. It was the perfect setting for a great night out. The menu offers an impressive selection of sushi, sashimi, and Japanese-inspired dishes. The food was incredibly fresh, and each bite showcased the high quality of ingredients. I highly recommend trying their signature rolls, which are beautifully crafted and bursting with flavor. The presentation was as stunning as the taste. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, making great recommendations that enhanced our experience. Prices are reasonable for the quality and artistry of the food. Overall, Nozomi is a fantastic spot for sushi lovers and anyone looking to enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in Denver with a lively, energetic atmosphere. DEFENETLY WILL BE BACK!!!!

    Good food, good service and clean restaurant. The happy hour menu had a lot of selections and the…read moresushi was nicely done with filling to rice ratios, especially the temaki. The karaage was yum and so was the age tofu. Not to be mixed up with agedashi tofu - as there is no soup, just fried tofu. I wish the tofu was fried more crispy - would be awesome if it was double fried - some outside parts of the tofu were soft and not crispy. The crab salad, seaweed salad and the cucumbers salad were all very refreshing. There was some service mix up where we had to asked for our food order - I don't think it was the waiters, but maybe the communication from the ordering system to the kitchen, and also the beers we ordered didn't come until we had asked for it towards the end of our meal. All in all the food and most of the experience were decent - we shall be back again!

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    Nozomi - Sushi Bar

    Sushi Bar

    Nozomi - Seaweed Salad (~$8)

    Seaweed Salad (~$8)

    Nozomi - Some sushi classics and signatures

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    Some sushi classics and signatures

    Kumoya - Salmon, unagi, and needlefish Sashimi. Smeltfish roe

    Kumoya

    4.4(170 reviews)
    3.5 miNorthwest, Highland

    Wow. Was visiting Denver and wanted to check out some high end sushi w fam we were visiting. Had a…read morerecomendation to check out kumoya & was very impressed. Despite being a bazillion miles from the ocean, our fish was fresh, the creativity, presentation, and the flavor profiles were over the top. We loved every dish. Our server was great. Very Helpful & Friendly. We could have eaten fish all night, but eventually switched to desert. 3 different deserts & each was great

    I've been to Kumoya twice now, once in 2023 and again recently, and I really wanted to love it. The…read morefood is good, the ambiance is great, and the staff is kind when you interact with them. Unfortunately, both visits had the same issue: very long gaps between dishes. On my most recent visit, we waited nearly 50 minutes between courses and never received the remaining three dishes. We ended up asking for the check instead. What made it more frustrating was the lack of service. No one checked on us, and we had to flag down another staff member just to get the check. Our server never came by. It was also surprising because the restaurant wasn't busy. There were open bar seats and plenty of open tables, so I'd be nervous to see what the experience is like on a busy night. It's disappointing because the food is solid, but the pacing and service make it hard to come back.

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    Kumoya - The cocktail bar

    The cocktail bar

    Kumoya - Wagyu tartare

    Wagyu tartare

    Kumoya - Booth in the main dining room

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    Booth in the main dining room

    Mizu Izakaya - Breakfast Roll

    Mizu Izakaya

    4.2(896 reviews)
    3.2 miNorthwest, Highland
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    If you're looking for a dining experience that perfectly balances a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere…read morewith an effortlessly cool vibe, this sushi spot absolutely delivers. The staff were incredibly attentive, welcoming. The menu is quite extensive and they have other food apart from Japanese, such as Chinese inspired dumplings and fried rice. The food itself was quite good. The plating was absolutely stunning. Definitely one of those sushi places that has more sauce on everything but if you enjoy that type of sushi then you're in for a treat!

    This is a Japanese restaurant that's occasionally on our rotation for casual date night…read more That said, it's doesn't really have a proper izakaya vibe and a little bit more upscale. The ramen is really good. The nigiri is also pretty good. The rolls are usually a let down for us unfortunately. That said, the happy hour menu is a good deal for a hang out, especially in large group, and the brunch menu is pretty nice. In my opinion, Mizu was probably one of the better Japanese options back in the day. However, with so many other good spots now, especially with Kawa Ni close by with a better izakaya hang out spot, it's not as attractive of an option, especially given the higher price. It really is not a restaurant that specializes in any particular food, but is certainly a crowd pleaser if you have people that want different things.

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    Mizu Izakaya - Interior

    Interior

    Mizu Izakaya - Crispy Spicy Tuna

    Crispy Spicy Tuna

    Mizu Izakaya - Hot sake.

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    Hot sake.

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