Ben gave us one of the best dining experiences we've had at Chubby Cattle. From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the menu, offered great recommendations, and made sure our broths, meats, and drinks were always taken care of without us ever having to ask. read more

I went to eat here with my friends and the food and service were excellent. Our server, Ben, was nice and great. He made sure our orders came out in a timely manner. read more

Thanks to our server Ru!!! She was great, the best, better than I've ever seen! If anyone asks me who the best server is, you know what I'll say? It's Ru! Ru is the best server!! read more

My wife and I recently went to this Chubby Cattle in Little Tokyo, it was my second Chubby Cattle experience, the first one was in Pleasanton, CA in the Bay Area. We made a reservation for a Friday night and we didn't have to wait too long after the we showed up for our reservation. We ordered the silver All You Can Eat (AYCE) package which is one of least expensive one but in our opinion met our needs. We had 90 minutes for our dining experience, we could order by tablet and could order 10 items every 5 minutes. - We ordered as much Wagyu as we could, I really recomment the O-Toro but warn you that as the fattier pieces of cow the grill flares up a lot. - We had their corn and durian cheese which were interesting, the durian is mashed and you can taste the durian. - We had the wagyu and different raw fish nigiri or in carpaccio. The raw fish seemed pretty fresh. We tried avoiding the things with a lot of rice so not to fill ourselves up too quickly. We mainly ordered Wagyu which seemed good quality. It was pretty crowded but not too loud. I do like this place had a heavy HAVC/hood, it didn't mean we didn't smell like bbq afterward but it helped some. Our tablet orders seemed to be come around pretty quickly. Our server did come by to check how we were doing, also kept us informed of our time limit (but not a way that made us feel rushed), and of course the server tried to get us to get a paid membership. - Paid memberships get you more perks but in my experience like most other memberships is only useful if you go the Chubby Cattle or their affilates a lot. While it was good, it's probably more of a special occassion thing, so I didn't opt in for the membership. We left very full and very satisifed. read more

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Thx! Kevin rocked & the food was great! I took my daughter in her BF and I was skeptical but I'll be honest I think I give most of what we had a thumbs up I loved it read more

I have been to Chubby Cattle 3 times this year so far. My brother has a membership so we get a bit of a discount on our visits. We always opt in for their most basic menu since we don't think their top tier additions are really worth that extra $. Our go-tos are the brisket and tongue for the meats, salmon carpaccio (I wish their other carpaccio option didn't have the spicy on top of it, but on the side). Their salmon and yellowtail nigiri's are good, though the salmon to rice ratio is not good... can't finish the meal without their soft serve! Unlike the other locations, little Tokyo's does not have a liquor license. I remember going when it first opened and had asked for the aycd beer option as the other locations, but was told that they were working on their liquor license. It's been more than a year now and unfortunately it seems to still be in the works? Or maybe they think its not necessary for this location. Kevin was our server twice this month and was great. I forgot the girl's name we had the other time but she was very nice to us. There have been times in which our orders would either take too long or not come at all. Kevin was able to extend our time when we called this out. I really like the fact that I can make reservations for lunch time (I think you can't for dinner on weekends). I've come for mothers and Father's Day and didn't have to scramble for a reservation! There's a parking structure next door that makes it very convenient. Otherwise, street parking in the area can be a nightmare. read more

Great first experience at Chubby Cattle in Little Tokyo, LA. We opted for the Diamond Tier and signed up for the membership but looking back, the Gold Tier probably would have been enough for us, but we enjoyed being able to try all of the premium offerings under the Diamond Tier. We made sure to take advantage of all the special items until we reached the limit. The quality of the meat was top tier and the exceptional service made the experience even better. My kids loved the Wagyu Foie Gras Nigiri and the Wagyu Uni Caviar Nigiri, both of which are part of specialty items which surprised me because they normally don't eat stuff like that. While you can definitely taste the difference between the limited special items and the unlimited menu offerings, everything we tried was delicious. In addition to the meats, they also offer sushi and a variety of hot dishes. If it's your first visit, I recommend taking full advantage of the menu and trying as many items as possible. A few things to keep in mind: There is a strict 90-minute dining limit. You can order up to 10 items at a time. Diamond Tier special items are limited to two servings per person. At this location, you can join the live waitlist through Yelp if you're within a 5-mile radius. The price person could be intimidating but it's well worth it. Can't wait to come back again. read more

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Just went back for a friends birthday. Kevin provided amazing service. He was very nice accommodating allergies and double checking with us. Food was excellent! read more

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Kevin is THE GOAT!!! Excellent service and brilliant recommendations. Made our night great and definitely will be coming back to request him as our server. read more

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Our first time at Chubby Cattle! My husband took me for my birthday celebration. We had a fantastic experience and our service was top tier. Thank you to Ru who made our first experience here amazing! We got the membership and will be coming back ASAP! Thank you again to Ru who took such good care of us. read more

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Ridiculously good GO It's worth it I wish I could do it for the first time again read more

Our experience at Chubby Cattle was fantastic! I came with a party of 6 and it was all of our first times, so we didn't really know what to expect. Our server, Troy, was extremely attentive and patient as he explained how everything worked. He was an amazing server, 10/10! The quality of the meat was fantastic as well. I don't think we had a single bad item. Definitely a must visit!!! read more

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Every visit has been an amazing experience and this one was no different - food quality was excellent and service was always on a timely manner! Because my reviews are usually about the same thing the highlight goes to the server for the day: Esther! She was very friendly and energetic, in a way that only enhances your dining experience, so if you meet her then you're in for a good time! read more

My partner and I are pretty much regulars at the Chubby Cattle franchises. It was our 3rd year anniversary so of course we had to celebrate at Chubby Cattle! Food: Always amazing here! The day we visited, the salmon nigiris and the a5 wagyu striploin was our favorite! The otoro was also so yummy! Service: As always... incredible! Today our server was Jonny P. and he probably has to be our favorite server so far! My Chubby One Membership ended the month before so I had a couple of questions before renewing it and Jonny P. was absolutely so helpful! The whole time, he was going above and beyond and we made the nicest small talk with him :) Ambiance: Great! From everything inside to the little stations, everything was clean and tidy as always! Overall, love coming here monthly and we can't wait to be back! read more

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First time trying Chubby Cattle in Little Tokyo with my friend and it was pretty good! This place is very expensive but that is to be expected given the quality of meats (wagyu) being served. The interior is clean and the seating is well spaced out. We also loved our server Esther, she did an amazing job serving us and giving us the best experience we could have!! Food: 5/5 -all you can eat wagyu, with tasty fatty cuts and fresh meat -my top picks: 1. Wagyu foie gras or wagyu uni caviar raw (special dishes - gold tier) -incredibly tender, meat is soft and has a pleasant umami taste -can only get 1 per person (at gold tier) but it was the best dish on the menu! 2. Beef tongue -if you don't mind eating beef tongue, this cut of beef is thinly sliced and not too fatty -it also isn't chewy at all, great to balance out all the other fatty cuts of meat 3. A5 wagyu otoro thick cut (gold tier) -has a nice beef flavor to it, goes really well with the salt that they offer Most of the other meats were pretty decent too, but I would not recommend the tender meat (personally). I did not think it was tender at all. Service: 5/5 -Our server Esther helped us explain the whole ordering process and was very knowledgeable about the different meat options available -Esther also helped us cook the meats the first time around and gave us tips for grilling the meat (and how it differs from KBBQ) -Esther also gave us great reccomendations and was very attentive and kind Price: -We got the gold tier, which costs around $80 per person -Price can be lower if you pay for the membership ($28/year), and membership price can apply to two people! -overall decently worth it for the price if you get the membership -note for membership: it will automatically renew unless you choose to change it Critiques: -We had to wait over 2 hours to get seated (because of a clogged drain, not because the space was busy) -The vanilla hand crank for the ice cream machine was broken :( -The restaurant limits you to 90 minutes of eating time, and you can only order in the first 70 minutes. We thought we could use a little more time read more

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The wait here can be brutal--almost 2 hours when I went. If you want to avoid that, definitely come right at 5 PM when they open. As for the food, it's very rich and decadent overall. They offer four tiers, and we went with the Diamond tier since I can't eat as much as I used to. I'd recommend getting their membership ($28/year). You get $10 off, can add one extra person to your party, and also receive a free meal around your birthday (the day before, day of, or day after), so it easily pays for itself. Each location seems to have its own specialty and pricing. This particular spot is smaller, and honestly, I prefer the Monterey Park location--shorter wait times, faster service, and they serve lobster tails instead of lobster rolls. Here, the lobster roll was disappointing--mostly bread, served cold, and lacking in lobster. One dish I'd skip is the A5 Wagyu uni caviar nigiri. It tasted off and nothing like fresh uni. Highlights for me: A5 short ribs Ribeye Strip loin After all the rich meats, I liked switching it up with their cooked items. The chicken wings were amazing--piping hot and crispy (I ordered a second round). The calamari was also excellent. The unagi over rice had a perfect balance of rice to eel. A few downsides: The lighting is quite dim, making it hard to see the food clearly (and tough for photos). The drink bar is limited, though I do like being able to grab canned sodas. The milk tea needs work--too milky and lacking tea flavor. On the plus side, the matcha cake was a great dessert to end the meal. read more

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It was my first time coming here and I was very impressed with the atmosphere. The outside is very dirty and crowded which is not the restaurant's fault, but it did make coming inside and finally sitting down to eat a nice break from the commotion outside. The grills are metal mesh which made the food nice and crispy. We tried the silver tier and ended up signing up for the membership in case we come back - the perks seemed well worth it. Minus one star because my food didn't come near the end and it seemed like our waitress only gave us an hour to eat on our timer so we were rushed but also had to wait for some dishes that never came. I highly recommend getting the gyoza and burger or whatever you want that takes longer first and then order lots of meat because that is much quicker. I liked pairing the mocha cake with the vanilla ice cream. Very refreshing! read more

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Had to come back for the second time since the first time was amazing !! I will say the the servers here are so cool and friendly Jonny helped us out today he was awesome We ordered diamond tier and let me tell you the food does not disappoint - all the meats are top tier - the ambiance is clean and everything you want a Korean bbq to be read more

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We met up here for a friend's birthday and chose gold tier. The quality of everything was phenomenal, and the taste was fantastic. Pretty sure the A5 wagyu was just melting in my mouth. From the non-premium menu, we were allowed to order up to 10 plates at a time every 5 minutes which was more than plenty for us. Tommy, our server, was the real star of the visit. While the place is cook-it-yourself, he offered to help with the more expensive cuts, and sure enough, he cooked it to perfection for us. He also checked in with us often, so we were never left wanting. He even made sure our birthday friend felt special. 10/10 would meat here again! read more

I've been here many times now, and can say it is definitely worth being a member. We had reservations and arrived on time and were seating pretty quickly. We got the Gold Tier, which I think is the best one. All of the meat was melt in your mouth tender. The A5 brisket was probably my favorite meat. We saw they added a lobster roll which I think is new so we tried it. It was pretty tasty although it was too much bread for me. Our server Ben was really amazing. I had a peanut allergy and he made sure to make note of that which I really appreciated! He was extremely nice and attentive and always checking on us. Thank you so much, Ben! read more

Food 200% Service 300% Ambiance 100% Look for ESTHER if it's your first time cause she will guide you through the alphabet of being here and being a chubby member read more

Esther was amazing walking us through our first time here. The food was AMAZING and I think ordering by tablet is so neat. read more

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Exceptional service by Troy during lunch today. Amazing meat quality as well.. great selection of drinks and thEreS ICE CREAMMM read more

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I've only ventured downtown three times in the last 11 years, but this meal was worth every second of rush hour traffic on Highway 10. We opted for the Diamond selection, and it did not disappoint. The A5 Wagyu was great!--specifically the Wagyu with foie grass. Nice well ventilated space and excellent service! read more

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I've been wanting to try this spot for awhile now. Tried it for my mom's birthday. It's definitely a good spot for Japanese bbq. Im more of a no marinade type of person so wasn't a huge fan of all the options. read more

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I celebrated my birthday at Chubby Cattle Little Tokyo, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The food was top-tier--everything was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. From the high-quality meats to the rich broths and variety of options, every bite felt indulgent and worth it. It's clear that Chubby Cattle takes pride in both quality and consistency. What truly made the night special, though, was the outstanding service. Ben, our server, went above and beyond to make my birthday celebration memorable. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and making sure everything ran smoothly throughout the meal. His positive energy and professionalism really elevated the entire experience and made us feel genuinely welcomed. The atmosphere was lively yet comfortable--perfect for a celebration with friends. Between the amazing food, great ambiance, and exceptional service, this was a birthday dinner I won't forget. Huge thanks to Ben and the entire Chubby Cattle team for making the night so special. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an outstanding dining experience! read more

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Nessie was great! Service was amazing and definitely would come back. Food was delicious read more

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First time at this location. Great publici parking structure next door, so very convenient. It the heart oh little Tokyo. We're fans of Chubby and have visit a few other locations and styles of cooking. The interiors are typical dark and Asian inspired, thought the lighting was a little off at our table, my section of the table was in shadow. Great friendly service. They kept checking on us and clearing out the empty fishes. Finally decided to join the pair membership and with one more visit we'll be even. Now just have to make sure I'm in town for my birthday to take advantage of the free meal. read more

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With all the hype/overwhelmingly positive reviews, I came in with confidence of a having a pleasant experience at Chubby Cattle. Unfortunately, it didn't quite turn out that way. To start off, let's start off with the positives. The food quality is amazing. It's hard to complain with the mouth-watering marbled meats being dished out at you. The drink selection was solid as well! Proteins and side dishes also cams out very timely. That said, why the 3 star? For a place that markets themselves as an upscale dining experience, there were so many small things that absolutely missed the mark. The most egregious was that as a party of 9, we were only allotted one grill. And that grill mind you, had a finnicky temperature balance in that basically only the center was really hot. These two reasons made it absolute nightmare to cook for our entire party of 9 in a timely manner. And that brings up to point number 2. There's a dining limit of 90 minutes that's tracked by the ordering tablet. With this supposed amount of time to order, we basically decided to "stock up" on things out of fear of reaching the time limit and not being full. This was exacerbated with every protein only coming with 2-6 pieces, which meant it would take appx. 5 plates to feed 1-2 pieces per person at a time. It wasn't until 3/4 into our meal did our server tell us that he could override the time limit. Asides from these two, other things like not having much space to set aside dirty plates, lack of visibility on the grill due to the vent blocking the ceiling lights (thus making it harder to see how done the meat was), etc. made this a frustrating dining experience. I definitely wouldn't call this an upscale dining experience based off my visit here; it's more like an "okay" restaurant that just happens to serve wagyu-- thus the price point. The small details just aren't there. read more

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Their food was great! Service was 5 stars. Thanks Tommy. Restaurant was clean and vibes were great. It's not massive or overwhelming so it felt cozy and intimate. Music was upbeat and fun. Great energy! My only complaint would be that their drink selection is limited and I also felt pressured to order super quickly. It was like a quick table turnover type situation. Other than that it was great! read more

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There sure are a lot of reviews here. Some of them seem to be sketch and just shout outs to certain employees. I agree that the staff were friendly though. Originally, we made reservations for dinner. We decided to do a late lunch instead. We joined the waitlist on Yelp and it was going to be at least an hour wait. The restaurant is on the smaller side. We walked around Little Tokyo and slowly made our way here. Silver tier was good enough for me. The menu online shows it's $55 per person, but I guess they raised their prices. The menus had stickers over the prices and each tier increased by $3. We were given an iPad to order from and was informed we can order 10 items at a time. There is also a 90 minute limit. In the end we were able to consume 12 orders of meat, 4 plates of sushi, 6 plates of vegetables, and a plate each of the seafood and signature dish- 24 in all. I couldn't keep track what some of the meats were. Some of the beef was chewy. My favorite was probably the beef tongue. The king oyster mushroom and zucchini were quite thin, so I wished they put more on the plate. There is also a self-serve drink station. I liked the milk tea. We were full for most of the day afterwards and skipped dinner. I don't think I can do AYCE too often, but overall we a nice experience here. read more

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Food was great and the service was awesome! Kevin took excellent care of us and took the time to explain how everything worked, which made the experience even better. The quality of the food was outstanding, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We had a great time and will definitely be coming back. Thanks, Kevin, for the excellent service! read more

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Quality was good with variety. Service was really good by Kevin. Wish for more drink options. read more

Always a fantastic experience at Chubby Cattle Little Tokyo! The quality of the meats is consistently top-notch, and the AYCE experience never disappoints, especially when you come with a big appetite. The restaurant has a warm, cozy, and welcoming atmosphere that always makes us feel at home. The service is consistently attentive, friendly, and reliable, and Kevin took excellent care of us tonight, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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One of the greatest Chubby Cattle branch in SoCa! Their menu is one of the most extensive and also most adjustable. Even the silver tier covers a LOT of different cut of meats and is definitely a decent choice (I would say that it got the highest CP value). Situated across from the Japan Village in little Tokyo. This prime location just make this restaurant stand out as there are so many places to walk around after you got a full meal. Reservation is recommended, as the restaurants is not that big. Typical drink included in price. The time limit is 90 minutes. But last order is placed 30 minutes before the end. So you got 1 hour to order. And they used an iPad system, and you can order any 10 items for every 5 minutes. Very convenient as you don't need to find any servers to take your order. We tried all different kind of beef in the silver level. All taste very well. And the salmon hand roll is nice and fresh. Overall a very satisfying meal. Would love to come back another time to shop in little Tokyo and eat AYCE Wagyu beef! read more

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Food was % Juicy, fresh and tasty. Our server Tommy was very attentive and helpful. Apprreciate the help! They even threw a littke birthday song. Definitely a good place for high quality, tasty meat and good service read more

My sister do long drives just to go to this location and I finally tried it. I was happy I did and would come back again! The wagyu was definitely of quality, brought me back to my wagyu bbq experience at Tokyo. I like how they don't skimp on the quality for the sushi dishes as well. The price is justifiable. We are timed but the ordering makes it efficient as we do timed orders on the tablet. The service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere was not smoky and felt spacious. Parking is quite challenging as it is in Little Tokyo but there are plenty of lots around. Fyi-we tried to bring a birthday cake, which was not allowed. They do have crepe cake, which was actually pretty good. read more

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Just had our first Chubby Cattle experience, and I have to say, it was even better than I expected! Ben was our server. He was so attentive, quick, and polite. He really made our dinner feel special. Just ask for Ben, order everything he recommends, and be happy. This is a great spot for a casual family or group meal. And don't sleep on the matcha crepe cake at the end of all the decadence--if you still have the room. read more

For my be-lated birthday dinner (since I celebrate the entire month), we decided to come here for my birthday. We decided to come on a Sunday evening to try and score free street parking. We placed our name on the Yelp waitlist and played the waiting game... I know I always say no to AYCE, but it's Wagyu... I would never say no to quality meat. So, this time around was my second time at this location. Our party of 5 were on the fence about which location to try. Rowland Heights vs Little Tokyo. As Little Tokyo is in the middle of where everyone resided, we settled on Little Tokyo. This location has one of the BEST service. All the servers and staff are amazing providing us with superb service. They are attentive, friendly, and personable. As for the food, we all ended up getting the second tier which was about $75 each. Since, a couple of people in our party had the membership, it was discounted. The food is delish and one thing that stands out about this location is the free drinks and desserts. They have milk tea, soda, slushes, and soft serve! I'm impressed (: read more

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All of the staff were very welcoming - shoutout to our server Esther for being so helpful and friendly! We all got the diamond tier and think it was worth it. Was really excited for the tenderloin-filet mignon but it wasn't even an option on the iPad ordering system. When I asked, we were told the menus are different for each location but the menu for this location specifically lists it. Another thing that was disappointing was quite a few items were sold out/not available. We ate around 8pm so wouldn't think that many items would be sold out by then. Easy parking in the lot next door (right next door on the side closer to San Pedro St) read more

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