The food was amazing The ambiance was also great The service I can say that the location is small and if you have a membership please make reservations before walk-in. read more

Overall 3.5 / 5 We went here after doing some shopping around the area. The 2 girls at the entrance were on their phone and looked like they didn't wanna be there, not as welcoming. The waiter brought us upstairs and explained how the system works. It was pretty good but confusing. They start like a 90 minute timer but if you're new then you kind of don't know whats going on so I didn't like that part. The waiter would only cook in the beginning and we had to self cook ourselves. The fried rice took a while to come. The lobster rolls were really good. They got a nice selection wagyu cuts. There are extra vegetables in the back along with miso soup and they also have an ice cream machine. I didn't like how when you're cooking your food, there is no overhead vent like at other hot pots or kbbq places. So the smoke would like easily go in your eyes and idk it just wasn't as pleasant of an experience because of all the smoke- they need better ventilation. Also the tables are positioned far from the seat so you really have to lean forward and your feet don't have much space so your knees are touching the front of the island table and it's just not an optimal seating positioning (this is hard to explain but let's just say the seats are permanently placed slightly far from the table so you have to lean forward). Other than that the food was decent overall. Our waiter did his best despite the things out of his control. I'm pretty sure they forgot my fried rice because it came like 30 mins late after I asked multiple times. I don't really want remove points for that because it was probably short staffed but it was a Sunday so wasn't really that busy as there were a lot of empty seats. Idk I just didn't liked being rushed to eat and esp if the foods not ready and esp since the fried rice was delayed it felt kind of messed up that you put that 90 mins timer when you're not really ready yourself. I would've tipped extra or paid more for a cooking service because I really don't like to cook so I had my wife do the cooking for me but idk I just think that delays things esp if you got a 90 mins timer. Overall I'd probably recommend this place as it has a lot of potential. They have nice beer selection; was surprised they had import beer from Kyoto. Value: I get that it's wagyu but id say it's pretty expensive for what you get and the service. Plus when you pay, the waiter stands in front of you with their payment machine and waits for you to pick the tip choice on the mini computer screen so I didn't like that as that pressures you to pick a higher tip count idk. I prefer old school where you get a paper bill and pay with a card then they should come back with the paper reciept and then I'll pick what tip. And it's weird because they don't even keep cooking all the way so what am I even tipping for if we (my wife) have to cook the food ourselves and get up to get our own drinks and vegetables and what not. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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Ambiance was nice and the staff was attentive but thats as much as I can say for positives. Finally decided to come try this new barbecue place and left disappointed. We got the gold tier as it came with "A5 Brisket." I get that it's an all you can eat and the quality will not be as great, but if you're going to advertise that your meat is A5, I would expect to be served just that. As you can see in the photo, the meat quality is mediocre. The "A5" brisket in question is shown in the photo. The lack of marbling, the excessive amount of fat makes you really question if it is what is being advertised. I've had better quality meat at other places for half the price. Note: A bunch of meats that we ordered did not come and the service is slow. If you're here for the A5 experience, this isn't the place as you get 4 small pieces per person. read more

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Came here around 4pm. Was the 1st on the yelp waitlist. Only took 5min to get seated. The atmosphere today was quite nice even though it was about 100 degrees. The server shows you a menu on the monitor. Ive been here many times. Today I noticed the new soda machine. They also have uni and lobster roll for gold teir. Rest of the menu is the same. Service is still as amazing as when they opened up. The quality of food is the same. Overall good experience. Will come back again. read more

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Came for dinner around 6:00 and was seated pretty quick. It's a little hidden from the outside because there's no big signs but once you walk by you will see. They offer a diverse menu featuring Wagyu, sushi, appetizers, seafood, and more. There is a drink and dessert station and an area where you can customize your veggie and fruit platter. Everything we ate was good and fresh. The upstairs interior exudes the ambiance of a Japanese yakiniku/bbq restaurant. The restaurant is clean and the service was great! Definitely recommend when in Manhattan! read more

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My friend saw the sign posted outside for their lunch special. So, we pulled together 4 more of our besties and booked a Friday Lunch Party. Omg we had a great time!! The food was amazing! And so much of it! Starters, sauces, veggies to throw on the grill with the variety of meats that came with our lunch sets. Desserts and bev too! It was the best time. So Delicious!! Chris, our server was perfection. She was always available, going back and forth clearing plates and changing out the barbecue grill tops. Couldn't be nicer. They didn't rush us out, no problem! We can't wait to book another lunch party at Chubby Cattle! read more

Chubby Cattle - Just getting started - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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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I can't believe I've never been here before. All of my friends have been talking about it! I think this is probably the best restaurant of the chubby franchise. I've been to niku X and chubby skewers as well. You get 90 minutes to dine. I got the silver tier and it came with enough options for us to get a variety of foods. The first cut of Wagyu on the menu was my favorite. The torched salmon nigiri was also a standout. When you go upstairs to the drink and dessert station, it is other worldly. They have a soda fountain, Jasmine milk, tea, assam milk tea, and various juices. They have Millie crepe cakes and egg tarts. They also have the traditional sauce station. Amazing selection. 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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Was walking to the place and saw their awesome mascot outside. Saw it waddle inside. It was really cute. Great idea to have one. Took a while for us to get seated but otherwise the full experience and food options was super! We loved our server, he was so informative and kind. There are a lot of fair food options and are shareable. The lobster roll was amazingggg probably my favorite. We were all eyeing that one. I really appreciate how there are different options of meat, seafood, hand rolls, nigiri, fries, mochi, shrimp tempura, alll the meats so many options, etc. upstairs there are desserts like ice cream, sodas, egg tarts! Some other tarts, seaweed salad, pickled radishes, etc. we would loveeeee to come back read more

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First time here and it was great. Winston definitely made the experience much more awesome. Will definitely be back. Food and ambiance is good and good for family and friends (small or big group). read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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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The food and service is good, and plenty of meat options . Also dessert and beverage provided , no extra costs. read more

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Chubby Cattle was amazing! Went for a birthday dinner and got the Diamond Tier. Angie, our server cooked the Wagyu to perfection and we enjoyed the Wagyu handrolls, lobster rolls, and all that there was to offer. Will be coming back! read more

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Service was attentive Justin was amazing. Overall, Chubby Cattle jumped to the top of my list for Korean BBQ in NYC. If you're craving high-quality, all-you-can-eat Wagyu and a great grilling experience, this is the spot. Highly recommend the diamond tier want those extra premium cuts. I'll definitely be back read more

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

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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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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Sean was the bestest server ever!!! Great food, great ambiance, fantastic service from Sean - can't wait to come back again!!!

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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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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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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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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Our server Christine M was amazing. So friendly and efficient. She explained how it works and helped a friend celebrate her bday w extra yummy dishes! Great service, food, and fun ambiance 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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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

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

Chubby Cattle - Steamed egg - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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As a lover of Japanese bbq I was very happy with this restaurant! Awesome assortment of drinks, yummy bbq and the wagyu was amazing! So good that I signed up for the loyalty account since I will for sure be coming back soon read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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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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

Chubby Cattle - Foie gras meat - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

Great waygu and domestic meat options, fresh sushi and excellent service - thank you Winston!!

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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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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Had a good dinner at Chubby Cattle with my brother. The meat was good, and I really liked the self serve stations because it was easy to grab sauces and sides whenever we wanted. Justin was a great server. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Everything was enjoyable, and it was a great spot for a casual dinner. I'd definitely come back. read more

It's the best in nyc hands down. If you haven't had this food yet....i don't know what your doing with your life. Not only Food but also the staffs are good vibe but obviously you have to bring your good vibe any ways there's one staff name "Mo" he is the best!! He helped me to get the playlist from the manager's phone coz I asked him if he can share lol anyways thank you for making my Sunday happy read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York

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

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - New York, New York