Meekel was amazing! Our favorite homegirl:) He did his job very well, and made sure we were accommodated!

Restaurant was beautiful! The atmosphere was amazing--you really feel transported to another place. The food was delicious, and my husband especially loved the chicken skin dumplings. We had a lot of fun trying all the different hot pot options and dipping sauces. Everything was very clean, and the staff was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Will we be back? Probably not, only because we've realized we're just not hot pot people. That said, we'd absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to try something new or wanting a unique dining experience! read more

Chubby Cattle - Entrance - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Food score: 4. From basic to diamond package, you get plenty of food. I had Diamond in LA little Tokyo location and it was very memorable experience. I tried silver in Novi. I found there are a lot more off menu stuff you can choose in the "food market" here in addition to what's on the digital menu. This is the upside of this location. As to the food from the menu, the freshness and quality of the seafood seem not as good, but I overall, it meets my expectations for buffet style of food. For soup base: My husband chose Tom Yum and I had House Broth. Tom Yum is fine, but I won't choose House Broth again - too plain even for someone who likes mild. Service score: 4. You can't make reservations so I suggest you come earlier or later of usual dinner hour. In case of longer wait, stop by nearby TESO and do some shopping there. We were told about half an hour wait upon check in but the actual wait felt shorter. The table does turn around very fast. Our server is friendly and warm, but the people who clean tables seem a bit burnt out: the dishes were threw into piles and the sound of dish clashing are as loud as the music. Ambiance: 4.5 Nicely decorated with Asian themes and inviting warm lighting. It will be good if they can turn down a bit the sound of dish clashing! Overall: a trendy all-you-can-ear buffet! Nice to experience at least once if you like Asian food and Shabu Shabu. Come hungry, eat like no tomorrow! read more

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Food poisoning concerns and low quality food are very real here. I lucked out with only a mild case. Multiple reviews about it and this place has been open less than a year. One location shut down for this exact reason. Review is negated due to this. read more

I've been watching all my west coast friends experience Chubby Cattle with envy - especially the hot rice dispenser!! I'm so excited we finally have a location here in Michigan (as of the end of last year (Nov 2025)). So Chubby Cattle is AYCE Shabu Shabu (Japanese hot pot)! They stand apart from other AYCE shabu places I've had in LA because they offer many tiers of wagyu - from American to Australian to A5. It was worth it for us to get the Gold Tier (at $80/pp) to have basically like a beef taste-off. You could really tell the difference with the A5. Also, we ended up LOVING the tom yum. Usually I'm not a tom yum broth girlie but the beefiness needs some acidity to cut thru. Tomato would probably be a good bet too! But we did house broth and tom yum. Also, as our server recommended, the gomu is the way to go on the sauce! They also have an expansive hot food and small dishes section that is so neatly organized and refreshed regularly. For the hot food, you can't miss their egg tarts! They're done portugese/de nata style and they're dang good and AYCE too. Liz B, our server, was such a sweetheart! Attentive and gave great recs and also proactively anticipated any needs (e.g. like scissors for seafood, even asked if we wanted a certain sauce, etc). You rock! They're pretty strict about the 90 minutes but we didn't need the full time - we were STUFFED by the time 60 minutes rolled around. The only thing that was disappointing was their matcha mochi - texture was way off and not fresh. Otherwise, had a great experience and will definitely be back. read more

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A nice decor inside. And very friend staff. You order food on iPad and they come very quickly. They constantly remove the empty plates on the table and tops off the soup broth soon as it is boiled down. The beef are tasty but it's paper thin. I wish it was bit more thicker. Also side dishes are surprisingly tasty. I liked takoyaki very much that it has alot of octopus inside. Fruits were crispy and sweet. Desert cakes are soft and moist but not overly sweet. The price is not cheap but the quality and service are excellent. I even enjoyed the milk tea at the drink bar. Overall I enjoyed dining at this restaurant. read more

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It boils down to the fact that I wish they had the Korean grills. Broth just isn't the same. Meat was good. Pricing, ok, once in a while, not too bad. Service is good. Place is clean. Stuff comes exceptionally fast. Only down sides are the limits on the Wagyu when you do even gold and the fact that I'm basically doing Korean fondue when I want BBQ. They also wouldn't let me sample the broths before picking. I wound up changing out the spicy tankutsu for tom yum. Probably a one and done for me. I'll take Fogo de Chao or Texas De over this any day. read more

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Went to try it out. Got in by 4:10pm. People are waiting for tables already. Kiosk to check-in and join the waiting list. Seated within 5 minutes. Eric is waiting on us. Ordered two gold set meals. Limited Waygu special with one order per guest. $165.36 (less tip). Seafood is one order per guest. The crab was cold, hard to crack and water logged. The clams fell out of their shell. The squid were tiny pieces and easily got lost. The beef, chicken, mussel, abalone, rice cake, veggies and mushrooms were all good. The spicy broth isn't spicy at all, but the dipping sauce gives me much more flavor. The sesame balls and starters weren't so good. Fruit was rather sad as were the deserts and fried rice, kimchi too. All orders must be in within 70 minutes of your visit and you must be done dining within 90 minutes. It's loud and busy and hectic around the buffet area. The kimchi Baos were good. Service was good. The bone marrow wasn't so good, had little bits of meat to it. My husband wasn't a fan. For a nearly $200 meal for two, it was worth maybe $100. read more

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I've been here twice so far, and I recommend spending the extra $10 to get the silver set: the Australian Wagyu is so much more tender and melt-in-your-mouth than the American. In terms of cuts, the ribeye was my favorite (most tender), followed by shoulder (stronger beef flavor, still tender), with brisket at a distant 3rd (tougher and chewy). The kurobuta pork was fresh, tender, and rich in flavor. Appreciate that they use organic chicken. They use good quality meats here! The seafood selections are okay - nothing special. I'd recommend focusing on the beef and pork. My brother did like the sweet shrimp (one of the specialty dish options): fresh, clean flavor. The sides/appetizers are what keep this from being 5 stars - they are hit or miss. My favorite sides there were the Wagyu fried rice and the karaage (Japanese fried chicken): the fried rice was flavorful and delicious, and the karaage was seasoned well with crispy breading and a juicy interior. Sweet potato fries weren't bad either - not too greasy and had the right amount of salt. The curry was run of the mill (tasted like the cubes from the grocery store), gyoza was not bad. The sides from the menu are not worth it: lots of filler! The "shu mai" is the worst. It's traditionally made with pork and shrimp, but this one is just stuffed with glutinous rice, which I've never seen before. The shrimp appetizers also have a lot of filler and/or breading. Thankfully I knew to avoid the filler items the 2nd time around so I could just have more space in my belly for the meats. I did like the desserts from the tablet: the plain Swiss roll was delicious with the cream in the middle and the chocolate crepe cake had delicious chocolate cream in between the layers. They were not too sweet! The custard egg tart from the buffet line, not so much: the custard tasted like movie theater butter which is not at all how it's supposed to taste... I appreciate the good variety of veggies and noodles that you can add to your broth at the buffet bar. In terms of the broths, tonkotsu is the one I enjoy the most, by far: it's got a rich depth of pork flavor and just goes well with everything. The house broth was really bland for me and the sukiyaki was overly sweet. For the sauces, there wasn't a huge selection. I wish they had a peanut sauce (I like mixing that with soy sauce and sugar at Kpot), but the sesame sauce did the job. Service was pretty quick: meats came out within a couple minutes of ordering and they also cleared out empty plates often. Wait staff was helpful. Our waiter Alan and he did a good job explaining how everything worked. He also gave us a heads up when we only had 8 minutes left to order food (70 minutes of ordering time, 8-10 dishes every 6 minutes, 90 minutes total). Ambiance is also classy: love the Asian lanterns and decor. It is clean inside and not too noisy at all. This place is pricier than Kpot, but with the much higher quality of meat and better broth (tonkatsu), it's worth it as a treat every once in a while. I am definitely open to going back in the future! read more

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First time at this extremely trendy spot and it did not disappoint! The ambiance is so fun and instantly transports you to Asia, in my personal opinion. They went above and beyond with designing up the interior space to make it appear like you might be in a small alleyway grabbing some food, very night market-style! Our waiter - Ruby!!! - was absolutely incredible from start to finish and given that I came here with 2 of my friends and it was all of our first times, she was able to break everything down for us succinctly and clearly. There is definitely a time limit per table - 90 minutes - and that pressure is put on you right away, but it ended up being the perfect amount of time so we didn't feel entirely rushed at the end of the meal by any means. It was just a lot at the top that essentially as soon as you are seated at your table, your time begins! So if you haven't been here before, I would definitely recommend taking a look at the menu ahead of time if you can just to get a bit of the lay of the land and make that start of the process easier. We had to choose right away which level of dining we were going to go for and thankfully, my group and I are very decisive so it wasn't a long conversation to decide (especially given the entire table needs to do the same level as well. Ultimately, we went with the Gold Wagyu set, which gives you Japanese Wagyu! I have heard the basic wagyu set (American wagyu) is not good, but that the Silver Wagyu set (Australian wagyu) is definitely decent. For our first time, we wanted to ball out and it was absolutely worth it! Each set gives you specific limited items as well and the ones at the Gold level - especially the wagyu nigiri - were to die for! Service was crazy fast, we placed an order for all of our meats and other side dishes we might be interested in on the tablet and then went up to the counter to get our sauces and other side dishes. By the time we got back to the table, all of our ordered items were there in a tower at our table and we basically only got up once or twice after that to replenish side dishes for the rest of the time. Everything we had was DELICIOUS, but the particular stars aside from the wagyu nigiri, were all the Japanese wagyu dishes AND the chicken skin gyoza. Holy guacamole we got so many of those lil chicken skin buggers because they were ADDICTING and I have never had anything quite so yummy before! I completely get the hype of Chubby Cattle! It is unlike hotpot anywhere else in Michigan right now so is definitely a place you want to check out if you're a lover of the hotpot style of dining. So fun, such a great time! I will definitely be back soon! read more

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This was a neat looking place, that was not very well thought out or priced out. I was kind of excited to see a possible competitor for K-Pot, but this wasn't it and it's ridiculously expensive. We went here for a birthday, and probably won't be back. The atmosphere is nice, don't get me wrong -and they have the ability to serve large groups as well as a couple, but the little bits of shaved food they give per request and the limited amount of veggies and other choices available make it not worth the trip. You have to serve yourself for whatever you want to add to your soup. This makes you have to get up and navigate a tiny maze full of people, staff working and others walking through. Once you're at the service area there are many standing deep waiting to grab items, while staff is hurriedly replenishing it all. The space to get around each other was not well thought out, and the price for a meal was literally double what K-Pot (or any other Korean barbecue) offers. I think we spent $38 per person with an option for $50 and a "membership" price you can purchase. The highlight however was our server Alan. He was a great guy, very friendly, very knowledgeable, extremely patient and took the time to explain literally everything, as we had a language barrier with our party. He was very much appreciated, and deserves a medal! We tipped him well for the highlight to the tough experience. I hope we run in to him again if he ever moves on, we can't say enough good things about him. We didn't voice our concerns to him, we just tried to make the best of it, and his stellar personality made the trip memorable. I personally don't recommend this place due to pricing, choices and portion, as well as the quality of food. Better to try K-Pot or something similar and save a few bucks, while not leaving hungry and disappointed. But if you do, at least ask for Alan's section so you have an enjoyable experience. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience. The shabu is fabulous and a fun way to have a great dinner. Bring an appetite, as it is an all you can eat extravaganza. Bao, our waiter was very friendly and helped explain how ordering works. You use an iPad to order the meats you like and then cook them in a boiling pot of the broth that you choose. You get 90 minutes to eat all you wish, sounds like it would be rushed but it's really not. We did the Sukiyaki and the Tom Yum broths and both were great. Lots of choices of meat and seafood with additional items like noodles and other side dishes and you will not leave hungry at all but instead will end up delighted by the amazing meats. The various kinds of Wagyu are amazing. A really fun experience and a great restaurant for a special occasion. read more

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Came here for me and my husband 14 year anniversary and we checked in at 4:30 at the hostesses for a chrck in time of 7 or 7:30 because I did the research and seen this place gets very busy and we wanted Tobe able to enjoy this new experience that's kind of like kpot. Now for anyone who thinks it's just like kpot you are alitt mistaken because it is slightly different. Let me explain how - We were a table of 2 we chose 2 broths to dip our meat in. There is no grill so it's basically you are making your own ramen. Depending on what you purchase depends on what meats and such that is brought to your table. We ordered the dinner of $98 per person so had unlimited waygu meats and everything else on the menu . We walked up to bar thst had the noodles, veggies and everything you would put in the broth. There was also white and waygu fried rice . At the bar were drinks as well like teas and sodas. There were also a few salads to like Kimchi. There was also a few fruits. On the table is where you order some Appetizers and all the meats. We could order unlimited of all these. We also had strawberry and plum Suka . Didn't have much alcohol content in them but they both were sweet and not bad to use. The dessert options were nice as well. I really liked the thinly layered chocolate cake.it had a chocolate mousse filling. The decor was vibrant and I enjoyed how they had it set up. Our server was cool. He answered every question we asked and at the beginning of our dinner explained everything to us on how it works there since it was our first time. We will vote back to have this again. read more

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Imagine my surprise when I learned that the Chubby Cattle group had expanded their footprint and opened the first restaurant in the state of Michigan about two months ago. There are numerous restaurants from their portfolio in the LA/OC area, but none have made their way to my hometown. I met with a good friend and his wife for dinner recently at Chubby Cattle Wagyu Shabu House. The location was a corner suite in a random strip mall not far from the Novi Town Center. I expected more signage to be posted on the facade and marquee, but all that existed was some sidewalk signs. A Yelp tablet was available in front of the service counter to enter your party name to the waitlist. I didn't see the waitlist functionality activated on the business listing which was too bad because that meant you had to physically show up and type your name into the tablet. We arrived about ten minutes before they opened for dinner at 5 pm. Customers were allowed to enter early and use the tablet which we did. Within 15 minutes, a hostess escorted us to a booth that was across from the buffet stations. The dining area was a mix of tables and booths. Our server came over and explained the different pricing tiers and what the unique meats were available for each one. Ultimately, we stuck with the Basic Wagyu Set that cost $48 per person with a $10 discount if you were a Chubby Cattle member. The Wagyu selections consisted of American Chuck Ribeye, American Brisket, and American Shoulder Clod. The other available meats were Jidori Organic Chicken, Kurobuta Pork, and Lamb. More premium Wagyu cuts, Specialty Dishes, and Seafood Platters were offered at the higher priced tiers. Before deciding on the proteins, we had to select one or two broths from the seven different varieties. Our picks were the House Broth that the server described as fishy and the Spicy Miso Broth that he said was not very spicy. A communal pot with a divider in the middle was placed on the burner at our table to heat up the two sets of liquid. We asked for a tray of each of the three American Wagyu types for each of us along with an order of the Jidori Chicken. While those were being prepared, we went to the self-serve buffet stations. I got a glass of the Assam Milk Tea while my friends tried some of the fruit tea choices. My milk tea was creamy and not too sweet. A rice dispenser plopped out a scoop of rice into a bowl in which you could pick a small, medium, or large serving. That rice served as the base for the two kettles next to the dispenser. One contained Wagyu Beef Stew and the other was filled with Wagyu Curry. I placed a scoop of the latter onto a large serving of rice. The curry was savory and not spicy. It was so hearty that my friend went back for a second serving later. Each of us picked up assorted hot and cold items from the different buffet stations. I especially liked the Egg Tart because they were full size, and you don't normally see this Chinese dim sum item at the run of the mill Asian buffets. It served as a secondary dessert because of its sweet creaminess. The broths were boiling, and the raw meats were delivered by the time we sat back down. Between ten to thirty seconds of "swish swish" time in the broths were all that was needed to cook the meats. The Wagyu portions were thin but very tender. The lamb didn't have a strong gamey scent while the chicken was pretty bland. Ninety minutes was plenty of time for us to enjoy the hot pot experience and to nosh on the following cooked products that we ordered from the tablet at the table. * Fried Rice * Octopus Xiaolong Bao * Pork Dumplings * Shomai * Shrimp Tempura * Takoyaki From the above list, the tempura and takoyaki were the best of the choices. For dessert, there were selections available on the tablet, and we each got a different item. Mine was the Matcha Mochi that came as three pieces. It was the softest mochi I have tasted which was impressive for this type of restaurant. The basic set was a tad pricier than a regular AYCE Asian buffet, however the quality of the meats was superior. The one negative I had was the unavailability (sold out) of certain items that you had to order from the kitchen (e.g. Lobster Dumplings). I gave a 4.5 star rating for our meal at Chubby Cattle Wagyu Shabu House. read more

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We came for lunch on Christmas Eve and it was pretty empty. Got seated immediately. Our waiter June was very polite and helpful. He explained the menu and dining process well. We decided to splurge and chose the Diamond Wagyu set which is $98 per person. This comes with unlimited Japanese A5 wagyu. We definitely tasted a difference between the Japanese wagyu compared to the American and Australian. Our favorite was the Japanese A5 Wagyu Brisket. For the broth, we chose half Sukiyaki and Spicy Miso. We loved the Sukiyaki and didn't really care for the Spicy Miso. They have a nice selection of various beverages and a great sauce, bar and veggies and sides bar such as kimchi and an octopus salad my fiancé really enjoyed. For dessert, we really liked the earl grey Swiss roll. read more

Chubby Cattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Wow. First time in a while I was pleasantly surprised eating a meal at a restaurant. Actually. I admit I was a little intimidated by the cost of the meal but it was definitely worth. We got the Gold level meal and the Japanese A5 was so tender. Bao was our server and he recommended the sukiyaki broth, and he nailed the rec. The meat compliments the broth and it's light enough that you can keep eating without it feeling like too much. I'll definitely be back. Because they just opened this location, they have a special on their membership - usually it's $58 but it's $8 so it was a no brainer to sign up. If you're in between on this place - just try it. It is worth it! read more

Chubby Cattle - The aftermath. Food was so good the camera did not eat first - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

This place is amazing! Our dining experience was top-notch. We are out of towners and are very impressed. The food is very fresh, authentic, delicious with a lot of variety. This is a great Hotpot place and you start out with a very nice soup broth as the base. You order the meat that you would like, and then go get the-all-you-can-eat vegetables, toppings, and accompaniments to cook in the broth which was one of my favorite parts. There was so much variety and lots of different types of mushrooms, even the expensive kind. I was impressed with the authenticity of the Asian vegetables. There was wood ear, Napa cabbage, bok choy, and many other healthy ingredients to make the hot pot so delicious. And the Wagyu meat was top notch, very flavorful and so thinly sliced that it cooks in only a few seconds! It was one of the nicest meals I've ever had and the hot pot experience is so much fun. The service was excellent! Our server explained everything so well and since it was our first time there, made a few no-pressure suggestions that helped us. I definitely would like to go back if I'm in the area again! read more

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After reading the reviews, I was fully prepared to wait at least an hour to get seated and was so excited we were seated right away. We came on a Sunday before noon and was greeted right away when walking pass the second set of doors. There is a sign in kiosk to the left for when it gets busy. When you step in, get seated and look around the restaurant, you can't help but feel you stepped into a studio Ghibli film (spirited away). It's so clean, not very loud, with wait staff checking in so your plates don't stack up. Ruby was our server and was attentive, helpful and informative. She made a dipping sauce that was perfect for our meats and veggies. You definitely want to skip the sides/appetizers if you want to get the most bang for your buck. We got the gold tier, which allowed us to order some seafood and get a specialty dish. I ordered bone marrow, since I had never had it before. It came with a few pieces of toasted bread, with a spicy seasoning decorated on the plate. I don't know what bone marrow is supposed to taste like but it was okay. Don't think I'd order it again. My hubs got the wagyu roll, which was delicious. I don't like wasabi but it didn't overpower the beef. We ordered the tom yum broth, which was pretty strong. I thought it would be a little lighter, so I'll probably skip this one. The other broth we ordered was a soy sauce based which was our favorite of the two. As for the meats, I honestly couldn't tell much difference (maybe I was cooking it wrong? ) but it tastes most like the broth and dipping sauce. Overall, the experience was great. We did end up getting the membership since it took almost $60 off our total and we can visit other CC restaurants and reserve seats. Definitely would recommend if you are a fan of hot pot or shabu shabu, or just soups. read more

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Let's start with the positives; Meekel was fantastic! The food was great. We went with the silver, and I think it's worth it. There's a self serve area with gyoza and sweet potato fries and all sorts of fixins... We got the tom yum and spicy tonkatsu broth. Great service, great food and it's a very cool spot. Still a soft opening. read more

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I was excited to find an all you can eat hot pot in the area and the food was good. It gets pretty busy quickly so I would recommend getting there and expecting a little wait depending on the size of your party. Our server Meekel was very attentive and helpful answering our questions. The main downfall for me was the stringent timing on ordering and eating. I understand the 1.5 hour time limit on actual eating but it was unclear when the timer started (people at my party started a timer when we sat down but we were told before our timers went off that our time was up). Additionally, you can only order meat in 6 minute intervals so it got complicated eating, getting up to get vegetables, and ordering during those intervals. Overall the experience was good though and I would recommend Chubby Cattle to anyone looking for a hot pot experience in this area. read more

Chubby Cattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Long review so please read thoroughly! 4.5/5 Place is very cool to introduce people to ShabuShabu.The concept is there and it's an enjoyable time. First to start our waiter Alex was amazing. Very attentive and helpful to explain everything we didn't know and answer questions. I'll definitely come back just for him. Definitely need more employees like him as he really seems to enjoy his job. We did not have a wait time as we came when it was not busy which is a plus! Food overall was good. You pick two broths (we did sukiyaki and spicy miso) for the table. Sukiyaki is like a shoyu based broth but theirs was kinda sweet which I enjoyed. The spicy miso tasted just like that, spicy miso. The price is expensive, but you're paying for good quality meats. A5 is expensive and you get 3 slices of 3 cuts. Wish that was unlimited but I understand why it is not. If they did, the price would be way more expensive. But for 80$ and you get unlimited American and Australian, not bad. The limited seafood is a bummer because I would love unlimited mussels. So they lose a star for that. You do get a special item and we picked the sweet shrimp and the wagyu nigiri. Both were delicious! (To note for 100$ they do have the unlimited everything). They do have some other unlimited things you can order. We ordered the lobster gyozas to cook and the broth and they were so good. The pork slices were very good. Might have been my favorite of all the meats. The chicken was my least favorite because it was very thin. I think my favorite cut out of all the meats to be honest was the Australian Wagyu brisket. I ordered a lot of that. The buffet had some interesting things. They have a rice dispenser which is cool and you can add curries to them if you like. I loved the milk tea. It was so good. I saved it for last and mad I didn't get it first. I also enjoyed the light flavor juices they had. I mixed the peach and strawberry together. There is also a coke product soda machine. They had corn cheese which I am not a fan of but my table enjoyed. The gyozas (fried) were amazing. The sweet potato fries were good too. They have some veggies, noodles and other interesting items you can get as well. The kimchi there was pretty good too. I did not try any fresh fruit as I was already too full at the end. We ended our meal with the crepe cakes. I was not a fan but the table loved them. To add I do not like crepes so this is why I didn't. We did end up getting the 28$ membership for the year. We saved 20$ on our bill that night and started earning points. You can also do the other membership too. I say this is a great place to go and it is fun. As someone who thought it wasn't worth it and went to try it, it's definitely worth it! read more

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Sam was incredibly helpful and explain the ordering process well. Some members of our party had never had hot pot before so it could have been an overwhelming number choices. read more

The service was great, Alex was very attentive and super helpful. It was our first time there, and he guided us step by step on what to do. The food was good, I would stick to the meats and don't order too much of the side dishes. The speciality dishes were good, our personal favorite was the wagyu nigiri. We got the gold, and the japanese wagyu was definitely worth it. It was tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to splurge a little on dinner for quality meats and a good time. read more

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Back again! Ruby and Emily were so hospitable :) we loved our time here, everyone I bring is so impressed by the selection and our fav is still the nigiri and egg tart read more

Bao was our server and he was amazing we will definitely come back! The atmosphere was so nice and they definitely give you your moneys worth. read more

My husband and I have been here twice now so that should tell you something! The food is hot pot style, and you can choose two types of soup, several options for meat, and appetizers. There's also a small buffet for rice, sauces, condiments, and ramen toppings. The service is great and the servers check on you often. The ambiance is lively and modern. The downside is that there is little space to move freely, and sometimes it feels like a lot of the staff aren't sure where to go or stand. Worth checking out and deciding for yourself! read more

Chubby Cattle - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Came here for the first time since they opened with my husband and cousins. There were 7 of us, and they seated us at 2 tables next to each other. Our server, Liz, was so knowledgeable and helpful through the whole process. Even though we've eaten at kpot and many hot pot places before, it was helpful to have the menu/ordering method explained. We all did the diamond (you have to all order from the same menu per table), and we got unlimited everything. The Japanese A5 Wagyu was what I mainly came for. The beef quality is really good if you compare to kpot. The sukiyaki and spicy tonkotsu broths were delicious. I really enjoyed the special items, like the sweet shrimp sashimi, Wagyu beef nigiri, and Wagyu bone marrow. The matcha milicrepe had a good matcha flavor but lacked texture. The earl grey cake was very fragrant and delicious though. The decor and ambiance is really nice but a little tight and crowded. The line to get drinks and the sauce bar was long and not very efficient. It would be better if drinks and sides/vegetables were made orderable on the tablet so there's less foot traffic and line getting backed up. This was quite pricey for being only shabu shabu and no bbq. The Wagyu beef is really good but not worth $125 (after tip) per person. We felt like we needed to eat so much to make it worth it, and it kind of ruins the experience. Liz was a wonderful server and deserves another shoutout though! read more

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It pains me to leave a negative review, especially because my first visit here was wonderful following the grand opening. The service was attentive, helpful, and made me excited to come back. Unfortunately, my second visit was a completely different experience. The main issue was our service. Our server entered one of our broths incorrectly and, when we asked about it, reviewed his iPad and insisted we had ordered it that way. It was clear the mistake was on his end, but the interaction made us feel like we were inconveniencing him. Not wanting to waste time fixing it, we kept the incorrect broth. We also felt very rushed throughout the meal. During my first visit, the pacing was relaxed and enjoyable, but this time our server repeatedly pushed us about our table time even though we still had plenty left. He put in two orders for us and never came back to check on us, so we eventually used the iPad ourselves to place additional orders because no one had returned to our table. At the end of the meal, one friend didn't have her wallet but wanted to use her membership. Our server questioned her in a way that felt accusatory, warning her about membership suspension if she were using someone else's account, which was uncomfortable and unnecessary. Finally, while we were reviewing our receipt (two minutes after it arrived mind you) our server came back to ask us to leave for the next reservation. Overall, the experience felt unnecessarily rushed and lacked the level of customer service we received on our first visit. read more

great experience! great food! Liz was our server and she was fantastic and very helpful in explaining everything.

We came here for the first time today and our server (Liz) was incredibly kind and helpful trying the menu for us. The food was amazing, but we definitely had too much meat : We love this place and the atmosphere.if we come back to Michigan we'll definitely come back! read more

My rating if two stars reflects the service and communication my party of 6 received while attempting to dine on Sat evening. With no reservations or call ahead the only way to add yourself to the wait list is in-person. We were notified of a 90 minutes wait so ,with ZERO waiting area, we choose to go next door and sit at the bar. ** Disclaimer ** Chubby does not have a liquor permit as of this post or a bar area. We returned to Chubby when we showed 9 on the waitlist. This can be monitored through the Yelp App. We checked is with the Hostess we were present. We initially showed at 1830, at 2030 we were still 4 on the list. When asked an approximate time we were told 4 minutes. Another 20 min went by with zero searing for 6. A group ahead was split into a 4 & 2. At 2045 we left and went else where. The. Losing was at 2200 so if we ever were to be sat we would have zero time to shovel food into your body so late. My advice, show up at 1700 when they open or go during the week. read more

I'm so happy to see my favorite chain open a Shabu house here in MI. I have tried Chubby Cattle BBQ, Mikiya Wagyu Shabu and Wagyu House in CA and been craving for it since I moved to MI. The food and meat are fresh and high quality with a variety of choices for meats. They have a bar section for sauces, veggies, seafood, sides, and fruits. I love that they have milk tea, shaved drinks, and desserts like other Chubby Cattle locations (Mikiya doesn't have that). Our server, Ruby, was very friendly and attentive, and she helped us clear our table often so we have more space. We bought the Chubby Club Plus member cause we will be a frequent customer here, and the deal is worth it if you come here often. read more

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We got there when it first opened at 5pm and people were already seated. We got drated right away and Liz B came to greet us and tell us how it goes. My husband and I decided on the Silver wagyu set. It was one up from the basic set. The reason we went for that one was because you can get the bone marrow. Probably the best thing at this place besides the wagyu meat. Everything is basically self served like drinks, appetizers and other things you can put in the hot pot. I will say that area is super small and sometimes get a little too crowded, especially being where things are being served out of. All the meats u order off a tablet and some other things too. I would stay away from the dumplings and other add on from the tablet as we did not think they were good. To be honest they tasted like this got it from a box. However, the desserts were amazing and come with the meal. Liz B was very attentive, even to the point of making sure we got all our meats we ordered. You get a 90 minute eating time and at the 70 minute point they do last call for ordering anything from the tablet. Was not sure if it was busy or not but someone came up to us after the 90 minute mark and told us that we had gone over by 10 minutes. We honestly wete just sitting there chatting but I guess u cannot do that. Would definitely go back. However, some of the foods were not good and being that assertive on getting people out in the 90 minute mark is a little too much. read more

Chubby Cattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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We were first-time customers and we got fast, efficient, and helpful service from Kaylee F! Food itself was good but a greater range of desserts would be nice. Atmosphere is GORGEOUS and very picture-worthy. Perfect for a date night. read more

Chubby Cattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

This was my first time here and I was not disappointed! The food selection was awesome. The quality of meat was superb! The servers were above and beyond in their service. The restaurant itself is very beautifully decorated! I am looking forward to my next visit! read more

Really enjoyed Chubby Cattle with my family! The inside is super cute with a modern, trendy vibe. I liked that we could order everything ourselves on the iPad, super easy and convenient, but if we needed anything else, our server (I think her name was Madison) was great and very helpful. The meat is sliced very thin (which makes sense for AYCE) and cooks quickly. The best part was the open sides bar, the noodles, veggies, and sauce station make it such a fun, customizable experience. The milk tea on tap was a cool concept too, even though I've had better. It's pretty expensive, so more of an occasional treat, but definitely a fun spot to go with family or friends. Honorable mention EGG TART was so buttery read more

Chubby Cattle - dessert, mochi is a pass for me, crepe cake was lowkey frozen, earl gray was the best one out of the 3 - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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My shabu spot in Detroit. Food was delicious. I loved the bone marrow, service was amazing Alex was our server very polite and friendly explaining the menu he even made us a delicious sesame sauce. read more

Chubby Cattle - Bone marrow - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

This was my first time here and wanted to see what the hype was about in social media. We got there right when they opened and the wait was not too bad. The staff was very nice throughout the experience. The food was good just not great, we chose the silver package and which came with seafood this was very fishy and we did not eat it. The tables are a bit small for all the trays and items they bring out which is overwhelming. They are pretty strict on the 90 minute rule but with it being so busy there was a delay at times for our dishes. I would say try it if you want but don't run to go here. read more

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Good food. Plenty of time. If you are Japanese, I recommend maybe the house soup and tonkotsu soup. Spicy miso had no "koku". I hope to take my family next time. Gold level for those who wants to try A5 Wagyu from Japan! read more

We just had dinner here with diamond selection. The wagyu is unreal and seafood platter with unlimited option are to die for! Evening is amazing. Alan is our server and he was super helpful! Highly recommend! read more

Chubby Cattle - Hot Pot Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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