Soojin K.

I really enjoyed the $1.50 skewers. It's nice because at other chubby establishments, you feel the need to over-eat. This allows you to eat as much as you need. There is a charcoal fee, and a seasoning fee per person which could potentially throw others off. Our server was very kind, he explained everything very well and was quick. The tables are very short and your knees hit the table constantly. It's the perfect late- night place to go for some protein

Kyla H.

Upon entering there are low sitting, Asian street food style table layouts and $1.3 skewers are all self serve. Table service is mainly for ordering drinks since there is a QR code for menu items. Our server Nathan was very pleasant and attentive!! I would say that we ate enjoyably within a $30-40/p budget. My main critiques for chubby skewers would be the long wait times, inconvenient table heights for taller guests, and doubling up skewers on some meats/seafoods without reflecting the portion size.

Kenny N.

Came here on a Sunday evening. Join the waitlisting and it stated about an hour to an hour and a half. Sadly it was much longer than that. There is a yelp waitlist that you join. The restaurant itself is designed to be very packed and street-like. The table is low and the sitting is also low to the ground. Also note if you have a large party more than 4, try to get there early as this restaurant is not designed to support only 4 people. Also I am starting to notice a trend at most Chubby locations, small tables, small grill or not enough of it, and packing people in like cattle. It seems like they are trying to get you out of there as fast as possible. Either way back to the restaurant. You get one grill no matter how big your party is, there is a table free and a seasoning fee which they don't tell you about so be prepared to account for that. All the skewers are in the back in the fridge, lucky they are labeled with what is in each fridge. I would still go for the beef and pork as the skewers for like the chicken skin and veggies aren't skewered correctly so it is hard to cook them as you can rotate them to cook on all sides - basically one side is heavy and it just keeps spinning unless one person wants to hold it in place. They have some seasoning at your table and there is a little bit more in the back near the skewers. You can also order additional items via QR code, which this team isn't too familiar with at the moment. When I scanned the QR code, there were items "ordered" already for my table which we didn't order and according to the waitress, it was not appearing on her side. After multiple closing and re-scanning of the QR code it finally started working correctly. Skewers are about $1.30 each unless you have a membership which then drops it down to $1.00 only after spending $50 dollars and it also covers your table fee and seasoning fee. Cooking the skewers can take a bit depending on your burner, hopefully it isn't hotter on one side than the other like mine. But you will probably need to move things around once you get used to it. Tip is to put a set of skewers on the top rack to get it somewhat pre-cooked and then bring it down to char the outside of it. This will speed up the cooking of your skewers.

Susan W.

Shoutout to Emily for an exceptional level of service during our meal. We waited about 45-50 minutes for our table for 4 and then dove right in. It's a fun experience and something to do occasionally. I think we would rather not cook most of our meal, but we would do it with friends again. The beef was great as was the pork. Most of the chicken and seafood was just okay. We ordered a few things from the kitchen and they were okay also. It's currently BYOB. The chairs are low, but they do have backs. The real estate on the table is pretty cramped, but they do clear space quickly. We may be back, but we probably won't rush.

Clarissa C.

This was such a fun experience!! Perfect spot to go with friends and grill together!! The skewers are honestly on the smaller end, and at $1.30 per skewer (with some items having two skewers inside it so $2.60), it does add up fast. The two of us ended up with 40 skewers. There's a few large fridges with a huge selection of skewers, and you just go up to grab them yourself! At the grill, bottom rack is for meats, top rack is for veggies. The Wagyu beef pieces were delicious, but stand outs were the New Orleans chicken, the Chinese broccoli, and the corn!! There's a 0.99 fee for spices and seasonings, but the spice blends were genuinely so so so addicting and it was not spicy at all. We also got the s'mores at the end and I loved how it was nontraditional! You get the marshmellows, then chocolate sauce, then graham cracker crumbs. This was delish! Our server Nathan was super nice and taught us all the basics!

Kangni X.

Our server Joséline was very helpful and attentive. We got 50 total skewers for 3 people and was happily full. Fun experience and the ambience was great with lots of throwback kpop soundtracks. The food is really easy to cook with seasoning to add on top. We mostly just got skewers since we love the seasoning. But they do have a menu with prepared dishes/sides to add to a more balanced meal. My group just wanted to grill. We focused on the wagyu neck and lean. They also had chicken heart. There were some items listed on their menu cards on the table that didn't exist in their physical selection so there might be some variation between locations.

Sheyenne H.

If you have the patience to wait up to 2 hours, you'll be rewarded with quite an awesome experience of picking your own skewer with different cuts of meat (wagyu, chicken, pork, shrimp, scallop and some veggies like zucchini, corn, pineapple etc. and then grilling them for as little as 2 minutes (depending on the meat). Service is very attentive without being intrusive nor repetitive. Shrimp has 2 sticks so the price is double, surprisingly more premium than the wagyu lol. It can get chaotic by the fridge but we managed. Prepare for heat or warm interior, can get a bit trying when there's a heatwave ;)

Nolan F.

Huge variety of meats, seafoods, and veggies. We ordered A5 lean & fatty wagyu, A5 brisket, wagyu tongue, black pepper wagyu, A5 wagyu neck, beef rib fingers, Shrimp, Scallops, New Orleans-style chicken, Chicken cartilage, Pork belly, Lamb , etc. Everything looked fresh, or not expired, when we pulled it from the fridge. Rice was cooked perfectly, better than most restaurants, which is a big deal for me lol. We didn't order sides or drinks so can't speak to that. I like the simplified pricing of $1.30 per every skewer. Not a fan of how many tables are crammed into the space. I wouldn't go during peak weekend dinner hours. Service was good; Jocelyn was helpful and regularly checked on us.

Jonathan B.

The food at Chubby Skewers was pretty delicious! We got mainly the wagyu skewers since we felt like they were the most worth it. Each skewer is $1.30 ($1 if you have the membership). This allows you to try so many different items but also not break the bank. I will say the skewers do add up if you're trying to get full from just skewers! I'd recommend maybe ordering rice or other dishes. The service was great; we had Reen as our server, and she was explaining to us the concept and gave us tips/tricks. She made sure to check up on us every once in a while too. You are also responsible for going up to the fridge and grabbing as many skewers as you want, and you cook it at your table. The ambiance is great; I like the decor and style the restaurant brings to Chinatown. However, I don't like how low and u comfortable the seats are. As someone that's 6 foot, it's pretty hard to sit there comfortably. Also, I felt like the fridges tend to get a little crowed with people picking and choosing. It's definitely a place I'd recommend to try out though!

Len L.

There is a waitlist kiosk when you enter in the second door, make sure you register. I did and you are sent a notification on your cell. I was #13 and you can walk around the mall area while your table is up. It was 10 min and I saw tables leaving and my status was not moving so I went in to ask. Hostess told me I am #11 but my phone showed #13. 5 minutes later to my surprise, from #11 to #1 in less than 5 min. I did not complain but took the seat. The table was fairly small in height and once I was seated, my knees could not fit under the table. You get a tray to walk to the frig and grab any protein skewers, I was not a member so I paid $.30 more per skewers. There are skewers that have more the 1 skewer, so you can be paying $3 for 1 protein. Drinks and other dishes can be ordered on a QR on every table. Water is free and it is self-serve which is located by the frig. I have to say it was fun to pick and grill on your own but for $80 bill, I was still hungry. They do have parking validation and accepts Apple Pay.

Crystal C.

Overall, this was a pretty underwhelming experience. I've been to other Chubby Group restaurants, and this was definitely my least favorite. The ambiance was nice, and the concept of grilling your own skewers is fun, but we've had much better skewer spots in SoCal. The biggest issue was the food quality. The meat felt scrappy, the skewers were really small, and the Wagyu didn't taste like Wagyu at all. I would honestly rather they charge more for better, more substantial skewers because these felt like they were just made up of random bits and leftovers. The variety was okay, but once you get back to the table it is hard to tell what you picked since everything starts to look the same. There were also some design flaws. The metal skewers are meant to be eaten off of, but they get extremely hot, so you either have to wait or slide the meat off before eating. That led to another issue because the meat kept getting stuck on the skewers. On top of that, they only gave us wooden chopsticks and a plastic fork, which kept bending when we tried to get the meat off. Service was not great either. The hostess walked us through the self service setup and said our waiter would be right with us, but no one ever came. In terms of pricing, I think it is only really worth it if you are already a member since skewers are $1, though even then they are quite small. Non member pricing is $1.30 per skewer. It is probably the most affordable Chubby Group restaurant I have been to, but the value still did not feel worth it given the portion size and quality. Overall, it is a cool idea with a nice atmosphere, but the execution really missed the mark.

Rosie L.

Grilling your own meat skewers finally made its way to Chicago! The vibe is so much! So the way it works is that you go up to the cooler, take a tray and grab the skewers that you like and you grill it at your table. Each skew is about $1.30, which includes Wagyu beef, abalone, shrimp etc, If you sign up for their yearly membership, you can get the skewers at a discount for $1 and 30 free skewers for your birthday! They also have other side dishes such as beef noodle soup and tofu. Right now it's BYOB. It's so much fun! Highly recommend it!

Grace Z.

Came back 2 days later because food was so good!! Showed up at 10:30pm on a Wednesday and there's a handful of empty seats left but still busy. The small table seating is definitely way more comfortable for 2 people. The cucumber salad is top tier!! I will be ordering this every time I come LOL. Beef finger and beef ball were the highlights of today's meal. Ended with the fried taro balls and it was delicious. Service today was better than the other day. Our server Jocelyn was super tentative to us and checked in with us every now and then. She also walked us through the bill when it came time to checkout. Will definitely be back regularly for a late night meal!