Was here with a group of 4 and had a great experience! Definitely make a reservation since they are normally packed. Since it was first time, our server took his time to explain all our options and told us about the membership. This turned out to be an awesome deal since you can use it at all the other restaurants in their network, which I already go to but never knew. You could choose from a ton of appetizers, meats, seafood, etc., all of it tasted great. A5 was great quality and flavorful. You have 90 min total with 70 min to order, so definitely make sure to keep ordering! With the Gold membership, it came out to $65 a person (each membership covers 2 people). Would come back again! read more

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Had to come back again, it is always amazing food, great value, friendly servers, and solid ambiance! My first chubby club restaurant visited and remains my favorite even after multiple visits! If you want to sign up for Chubby Club to get the $26 discount off your meal here and other chubby restaurants sign up using my referral code *** K4REZII *** to get more points, discounts, and even free promo gift cards! (unsponsored, I am just a chubby club fan! :) ) read more

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The meat quality is excellent! Everything tasted fresh and well marbled. For the silver tier, we had plenty of variety to choose from. We ordered every single cut on the silver option. I had just enough space for the tom yum hot pot at the end - it had good flavor and creaminess from coconut milk or cream. Mildly spicy. A notable highlight was their assam milk tea!! What a unique option included AYCE. I love that you self order everything through the tablet, that way you can look back at the order history and see what you've ordered. There were sooo many side options too from dumplings, to torched salmon nigiri, hand rolls, and fried rice. In addition to everything you order on the tablet, theres MORE at the self serve bar: veggies, drinks, sauce, soft serve ice cream. Note: reservations for parties of 3 or more. Definitely one of my top AYCE bbq experiences. read more

Been to the West coast locations a few times, I got excited when I found out another location was finally opening up on the East coast!! Came here the first time on a Saturday night and was a 10/10 experience! From service to the food, nothing to complain about. The hostess and our server Cody H. were great and made the experience great from the start. My best friend are foodies, we love how there is a self serve station for drinks, sides, sweets, sauces, and even rice!! Meat is really top quality, melt in your mouth and flavorful. And love the premium tier, it's worth it! 100% recommend this place to anyone. Place is aesthetic and clean as well! As much as I don't like driving to the city, this is worth the trip..I even ended up signing up for the membership...meaning I'll be coming to the city more often especially just for Chubby Cattle! The only complaint is that we were seated at the end of the restaurant right under a vent that was dripping on the table, that we didn't notice until near the end when it landed directly on the grill. read more

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Great food, great decor, and amazing service from Sherry!! AYCE wagyu, with a lot of different appetizers and sushi to choose from. Will recommend this and will try all the other restaurants from their brand. Only tiny suggestion is if you're a table of 4, the 10 plates maximum goes fast. read more

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Amazing experience as usual! Cody was exceptional and so attentive. Literally went so above and beyond. Great music and great vibes! Phenomenal food and quality meats. Will be back again (we've been here 4 times already haha) read more

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Came here today for Vday. It was packed but we reserved a table 1 week ahead. This spot is very spacious and you get your own table of 4. They have nice music and not as loud as other bbq spots. The food here is amazing. This is my 3rd time here and the quality is as good as when they opened. My server Angie was very attentive and helpful. Shout out to the amazing service. I will be back again. read more

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amazing food and service! TK was super clear and helpful. He guided us throughout the food cooking process and explained clearly what to do for cooking. He sold us on the membership right away as he highlighted clear benefits read more

Was able to get a reservation for Chubby Cattle for a birthday this weekend. There is seating downstairs and upstairs. I was seated upstairs. Winston was our server, and you are asked if your a member and what tier you would like to order from. This was my first time, so chose silver as there's a lot of food and drink to go around. You are allowed to order 10 items every 7 minutes. Winston gave us an hour warning mark and at 70 minutes it was last call. You have a total of 90 minutes. It is a lot of food, and the standouts include the wagyu sushi, brisket, salmon carpaccio. Fruits was fresh and sweet. Wish I could stomach more, but it was just too much. Good service, very happening ambiance with music and hip decor. read more

Similar style to Niku X, but a vastly superior experience overall. The food, atmosphere, and service were fantastic, with our waiter Justin providing impeccable care. The self-serve stations (milk teas, egg tarts, crepe cakes, and sides) are an incredible bonus. We also loved the Chubby Plus membership perks, which let us sample some amazing exclusive dishes. Can't wait to return! read more

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Great service and good quality of food. We did the gold tier and it has decent quality of food to choose from. I would say for someone that can't eat as much you can stick with the silver tier. The gold tier additional items were not really worth it. The Hokkaido uni and lobster roll was very disappointing. Some of the American Wagyu cuts were too chewy and disappointing. They have a small hotpot option that I thought was nice to diversify between hotpot and bbq. The drink station with unlimited milk tea is good. I would say that they hold you to the 90 minutes limit and give you a bill at 90 minutes before you even finish your food. Towards the end we were getting our meats delayed and couldn't order another round. They definitely slow down in their service after the first two rounds. read more

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Chubby Cattle is a high end AYCE Japanese barbeque restaurant with quality cuts of beef. We were helped by Stephanie and manager Jayden- both have been very helpful and friendly. The cuts were beautifully marbleized with a melt in your mouth texture. Sushi, rice dishes, and soup are also included in the AYCE menu - nothing gets boring for the 90 mins you are alloted to order. Everything is so good!! Stop talking and keep ordering! They have a self service station for drinks, small appetizers, and dipping sauce. Drinks beside soda included milk tea and matcha. The coolest thing was the automatic rice dispenser. We loved their curry and beef stew station- top it with their half boiled egg and it's perfection. There was a cheese custard station as well that had a durian flavor! There are different tiered options - we went for gold and signed for the Chubby club plus membership. We want to try Mikiya and their other affiliated restaurants in the future with discounted pricing and birthday perks. read more

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Came here for dinner with friends and we had such a good time! This AYCE Japanese BBQ spot offers not only a variety of wagyu meats but also sushi, appetizers, and even desserts and milk tea! Service here is pretty quick and very attentive. The interior is thoughtfully decorated and really reminds me of BBQ and drinking spots in Asia. We ordered a variety of meats and everything was delicious. I was pleasantly also surprised by how good their sushi and handrolls were--I could've eaten a dozen more if I had the stomach space. Their milk tea options were also delicious and I really enjoyed them. Would definitely come back here! read more

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I have read about this place for months. Finally last Saturday, 5/30, I decided to try it. I went with my sister. The ambiance is really amazing. The quality of the meat and sushi are exceptional. Our waiter Ayuta is wonderful. Since this is our 1st time, he went through the menu with us. He is so patient and friendly. He explained about the membership and we were some! . I definitely recommend this place. I will definitely be back again. Thank you read more

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My friends and I went for the silver tier option since we felt it already offered a good variety. It was very convenient being able to order from the iPad. You have 90 minutes and can order up to 10 items every 7 minutes, and the iPad will not let you go over that limit. Between the four of us, we went through about 25 plates and left completely stuffed. As some reviews have mentioned, the meat was not the highest quality and the texture was not very pleasant for most dishes. The standouts for me were the beef tongue, wagyu brisket, wagyu short rib, and Argentine shrimp. The nigiri sushi was also a nice break when the meat started to feel overwhelming. The hand rolls and carpaccio looked good, but I was not a fan of the thick sweet sauce that came with them. The drink selection was also pretty underwhelming, and I ended up drinking water for most of the meal. Do not sleep on the fruit. The pineapples they had out were some of the sweetest I have ever had. The ambiance was loud and lively. They played a lot of EDM from the 2010s, which felt quite nostalgic to me. read more

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Really great dinner experience. This place is really busy. A lot of big parties so the wait is kinda long. Staffs were really friendly and attentive. We opt for the silver course which still offers a great selection one meats and appetizers. Ordering was very easy via the tablet at the table. You can order up to 10 things at once every 7 mins. They allow 1 hour of ordering but an hour and a half total meal time. We ordered to the very last minute. There are condiments, cold appetizers, drinks and dessert that are self serve. Food came relatively quickly after ordering. Most of the meats were pretty good with exception to some that are on the tougher and thicker side. Our favorite is still the brisket. Appetizers were pretty good. Some worth noting is the shrimp tempura and the hand rolls. Dessert was ok. They had cake, mochi, and egg tart. The mochi was very hard. Probably dried out in the fridge because it was uncovered. But the filling inside wasn't too bad. read more

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Great selection of options on the menu! Not a fan of AYCE personally but love the fact that there's both meat, sushi, and other items on the menu. Some items were not worth the calories like the takoyaki balls because it was very mushy and didn't really have any octopus! We got the gold tier and it was definitely on the pricier side but hey it's Manhattan... you're able to order 10 items every 7 minute. My friends and I were going at it but towards the middle the food started to slow down. The fire was lighter and the speed of the food and dishes coming out slowed down a lot, which was fine for us but it was definitely noticeable. Highly recommend to try it out though! read more

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Food was great and Mishca, our server, was amazing! She explained everything thorough and made sure we had everything we needed quickly. If you can, ask for her! read more

In this age of social media and fomo, sometimes things get overhyped and fail to deliver on the buzz. Luckily, Chubby Cattle, while difficult to get a reservation at times, lived up to the hype. We came here on Thanksgiving weekend for dinner when all the transplants left the city. It was a bit difficult reserving a table otherwise. Anyway, we got the gold tier for dinner and while it was a bit pricey compared to other AYCE Asian BBQ joints, it was well worth it. The waygu beef we got was on point. The sushi we got was very good and quiet honestly on par with some Omakase places we have been to. The other cuts of meat we ordered were delicious too. The prepared foods like cheesy corn and ice cream and egg tarts were very good. The service was very attentive and quick. The decor was fairly modern. Overall, it was a good dining experience even with the heftier price tag. I would recommend this place and would come back. read more

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Casual, upbeat all-you-can-eat for 90 minute Wagyu place in NYC. We went with the gold tier because it was our first time trying this resto and we wanted to try the Japanese Wagyu dishes that they had ( that wasn't part of the silver tier), like the Japanese Wagyu cut, nigiri Wagyu with uni and caviar. Our servers were nice and friendly and explained the menu to us. You order every 7 mins and it includes hot sides like gyoza, fried rice, tempura etc and cold sides like nigiri salmon and yellow tail and the like. Our meats came out nicely plated even as it is being an all you can eat, it leveled up the experience. Would come back! read more

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I think this is the perfect place to share my review for Chubby Cattle... I got the Chubby One membership the second time I came, and now on my third visit I've officially upgraded to the Chubby Membership GOLD Hands down, this is the best AYCE spot ever--especially for AYCE WAGYU. The meat is always fresh, the sushi options are delicious, and honestly...I'm in love. Not a big sushi fan? No worries--they have amazing cooked appetizers with plenty of options. Plus, the miso soup bar, curry bar, and self-serve ice cream make it even better. This has officially become me and my boyfriend's monthly date spot *will take more pictures next time* read more

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I took my parents out to dinner here and showed up about 30 minutes early. Unfortunately, they don't seat you until the actual reservation time and there's no bar to grab a drink while you wait, which would've been nice. We went with the Gold Tier. It was plenty of food and definitely decent for the price. You get what you pay for though. The "A5" Miyazaki/Wagyu isn't the highest quality. Very thin slices and honestly not the best cuts. The star for my parents was the egg tart. Soft, creamy, and that flaky crust was a winner. A few dishes stood out for me too. The steamed egg was fluffy and comforting. The wagyu foie gras hand roll was delicious, but it's only one per person. You do most of the grilling yourself and drinks are self serve from a station that felt a bit chaotic. Overall, the experience was okay. I'm glad we tried it, but I don't think I'd rush back. read more

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I really wanted to go to chubby cattle in NYC since I loved the chubby cattle location in LA. The meat and sushi were good, but I could tell there was a noticeable difference in quality compared to the LA location. I thought the LA location was well worth the price for AYCE food, but at the NYC location I would recommend trying it once only for the experience. Service was 10/10 though! We loved our waitress Kasey and she was incredibly friendly and nice. We appreciated her thoughtfulness in checking in with us to see if we needed anything. read more

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If you're craving a real feast this place will hit the spot. I walked in to get on the wait list for 2 at 8:30pm on a Thursday. The table was available after 25 min. When greeted you are taken upstairs where it's very lively with house music playing in the background. There are many options on the menu but the staff were extra kind and attentive on guiding you through the ordering process. Over all, it was very satisfying- great quality and options! read more

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Sign up for the membership! Christine is amazing!! She brought us everything we needed. The food was amazing! I probably ate too much. I really can't say enough good things. Obviously I will be back. The vibe is awesome! read more

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It's finally here in NYC! I saw several of their locations out west on a recent trip to California but haven't had a chance to try any. After our first family visit and eating for 90 minutes, I left wondering whether the cattle or me will be chubbier after another visit or two. We opted to sign up as members and tried the Gold option this time. To be honest, the limited quantity grilled meat options from the Gold option were good but not too memorable, which had me thinking about just trying the Silver option next time as the regular part of the menu was satisfying and varied enough for me. Our server helped us with grilling the limited quantity cuts and the bonus dishes we got for signing up as members. The rest of the meat we handled ourselves. It was hard to decide a favorite as all the cuts of meat were fresh and well balanced. To avoid oversaturating our palate with mostly meat, we also ordered some sushi and handrolls, which were also nice and fresh. I also had two small bowls of white rice, which came out from a machine. It was not warm enough for my preference. With our meal, we also have access to miso soup, Japanese curry, appetizers, fruits, soda, two milk tea options, soft serve ice cream, and even a baked cheesy durian dessert. In addition, we could order some tom yum soup and kimchi hot pot from our screen. Although the focus is on the meat, there many additional options to build your own unique dining experience. The decor here is fun and transports you to Japan with its privacy booths with curtains. Our server was friendly and patient in explaining to us how to sign up as members and how to order from the touch screen menu. Now if you will excuse me, I will go on a weeklong veggie-centric diet now. read more

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After watching videos on YouTube of the chubby cattle in Vegas, I knew I had to try it when it opened in NYC. It did not disappoint!!! My party choose the Gold level and the meats were top notch. I'm a sucker for waygu brisket and I ordered a lot of that. I will say we just ordered and ordered all the meats available in our level and each one was tender and flavorful. The sauces they provided were a great match for the meats. Let's not forget about the sushi. I ate more than my share of the yellowtail sushi. I believe more than I was suppose too. Loved every mouthful. The curry and the wagyu beef by the rice dispenser was what I came for from all the videos I've seen and it didn't disappoint. The all you can drink soda, bubble tea, ice cream, cakes, rice, curry and waygu shredded beef made me soooo happy. The service was top notch. They were very helpful and attentive. The staff cleared any used and empty plates quickly. Food was brought out very fast. I can't wait to return. Love this place. read more

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Christine was very nice and friendly. We had a great time! Great experience and food was delicious! read more

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Great food, great experience. Standard chubby cattle. Exactly what I would expect. The food is standard to any chubby cattle. I have no complaints. It's mostly self service, they had the standard sides. Eric was very helpful. Eric changed our grill and was very responsive when we were looking for someone to assist us. Not sure the staff member, but the asian male with glasses on the first floot was helpful im explaining tbe menu anf turninv on the gtill. Stephanie with our server. It was pretty standard. We spoke to her like twice maybe three times since we only got the silver. Chill vibes. Great for a group meet up ot a date. The only thing that I did not like was that it was all on the second floor and it was very inconvenient to bring everything up and down the stair when you're sitting on the first floor. I feel like there has to be a better way to get stuff from upstairs. Maybe they could offer a tray for each group so that each individual does not need to make ten trips up and down the stairs to get some sides and a drink. read more

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The meat kept coming and we were very happy. At one point we held off on ordering. Our service was also amazing, much thanks to Christine for checking up on us. At one point when it looked like she was handling other tables, I tried putting in a grill change request and suddenly she was already replacing it! read more

We were unsuccessful getting reservations in LA so when we saw the Chubby Cattle in SoHo we had to make a reservation! The Chubby Cattle has been opened for 3 weeks. Made our reservations on the same day. We chose the middle Gold Tier. We started with the choices in the Gold Tier. A5 Miyazaki short ribs, A5 Miyazaki rib eye. The Wagyu Uni Caviar Nigiri was the star dish for me. All were delicious melt in your mouth quality. Shout out to Christine who explained everything to us first timers. She helped us order on the iPad and cooked for us the first round of special choices in the Gold Tier. You can order 10 items every 7 minutes. There is a limit of 90 minutes. Christine came by to let us know when we had 30 minutes left and ordered anything else that we wanted. Many choices in the all you can eat sides....I liked that they had lettuce and Kim chi so you can wrap your meat in it. The curry is also yummy. The meat is generous and so soft. Soft drinks, milk tea and desserts too. The decor makes you feel like you are in Japan. My advice is to be strategic! read more

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Came with my husband the other night. He was brought here by a friend and kept on saying that he had to bring me one day, so here we were on his early birthday celebration. Being hungry, everything looked good in the menu. I wanted to try everything. Since my husband was a member and it was his birthday, there was some benefits. The premium items that were included, limited, we ordered, and it was delicious. You can tell the difference from the other regular options. It was a nice independent experience with quality items. The self serve station was skating well stocked. Staff was nice and attentive. Overall a good experience and would need to come back with paced ordering/ slower cooking so I don't fill up quickly. read more

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This location has only been open for a few months, so I'd recommend making a reservation--though the vibe is super casual. They offer three tiers of all-you-can-eat meats; we went with the Silver tier. Ordering is done through a tablet at your table, with up to 10 items at a time, and the food comes out pretty quickly so you can start grilling right away. There's also a small buffet with sides--I really enjoyed the white radish and seaweed salad. They also had miso soup and a DIY dipping sauce station, which was a nice touch. Service was great--our waiter Sam was super friendly and checked in on us several times. Overall, it was a fun and tasty experience. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Amazing service from Tenzin! Gave great recommendations and was always very thoughtful!

food: AYCE WAGYU? SIGN ME UPP! everything was delicious. we ordered from the diamond tier and the exclusive items on the menu was worth. it just melts in ur mouth service: u order through a screen at ur table for the most part. our server TK was amazing though! super friendly and even helped us cook some portions of meat. ambiance: soo cute! the interior was so unique read more

Winston was a goated server and made sure we were taken care of will definitely be back

My friends and I made a reservation for a Monday night and it was packed! Once seated you choose the tier of AYCE you'd like - we opted for their most basic silver tier and quality and choices were still amazing! They offer a good variety of small appetizers and hot foods at their buffet, drinks and desserts that are out are included in the price you pay. The price is definitely worth it since they have so many options for grilling and made to order appetizers and entrees including nigiri, fried foods and even hotpot/shabu shabu. The food comes out relatively quickly and it's a great place to grab food with groups of friends without breaking the bank. Check out my foodsta @chiuventure for a closer look and more details of my dining experience here as well as other establishments in NYC and around the world! read more

Winston might be the GOAT of servers. Very attentive and responsive. Couldn't be here without him !

Winston was great, service was amazing he was very attentive and made the experience even better

My first time coming to this place and here's the thing. First of all, vibe check? Pass!! 100%! Servers are working hard to he attentive and music and atmosphere? Lively and on point! Christine was our server and she delivered us the best experience. She scrolled thru all the goodness we should not miss and explained everything clearly. She gave us the best experience. Food tasted so good. Wagyu nigiri is a must and short rib finger? Muahhhh 100% recommended! Burger slider? You'll be suppose that it's sooooooo goooooooood!!!! read more