This place was lowkey insane -- felt just like a chaotic late-night BBQ spot back in China The skewers were crazy good, the vibe was loud as hell, and honestly I'd totally come back. read more

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This place is amazing! The staff are SO friendly and the quality of the meat and seafood are great! Tan, an employee, was super helpful and gave me and my friends free drinks! 100% recommend if you want amazing bbq in SoCal! read more

Tan was very nice! Quick and helpful service and very welcoming. He made our experience! The food quality was great aswell. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Had a great dining experience at Chubby Skewers. They open late till 3 am. This spot is very popular, hence, the long wait. Suggest you either come early or later in the evening. The place is pretty cool. Feels like you are at those night market street foods where you sit low to the ground. Once you get your table, just head on over to the skewers and get the different skewers they have there. All sorts of meat cut, seafood, and veggies. Bring them back to your table and start cooking. Cooking was quite fun actually. You know your foods are fresh. Service was pretty good. They clear your table very often. All skewers are $1.20 per skewer. At the end of your meal, they count the number of skewers you had, multiply by $1.20. Very simple process. We had fun dinning here. Would definitely be coming back here for sure! read more

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The first moment you walk in. I thought the service was a bit AWKWARD. I am not sure how to explain it but, it's like they're there but, not there? Anyways, let's go check out the FOOD, I thought to myself... SKEWERS: 10/10 for the Veggies, the fish cake and fish balls... WAGYU: 8/10 Not bad. Just becareful because it cooks really fast!! ALL THE SKEWERS were pretty small. $1.20 each... The tables were VERY LOW! LOW RIDERS!!! I wish we could have some chili oil, ponzu sauce or something liquid. But, I understand that for safety reasons we need to keep it DRY... It's a fun experience to try ONCE!!!! I rather go to the Chubby Cattle or other Chubby groups... CAUTION: There's an automatic gratuity!!!! Not a BAD IDEA CHUBBY SKEWERS!!!! read more

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Chubby Skewers was a unique experience! My husband and I have been wanting to try this one out since it opened. We arrived on a Saturday evening without having a prior reservation. We got there around 8pm and got sat around 9:10pm. There was a wait outside the door already and the plaza was packed. There is parking behind the restaurant. I suggest looking for one there if you can because you could leave through the back. While the wait was longer than we expected and became restless, when we finally sat down and ate, we agreed it was worth it. The tables and seats are at a lower level. It was fine for me because I'm between 5'2 and 5'3, but if you're taller, it may be uncomfortable. If you have a group larger than two, it will be tight. The waiter will explain what areas of the table to be mindful of when you're cooking because they stay hot when the burner is on. There are instructions on the cook time for each protein, veggies, and fruit. All skewers were in the self-serve area. There was also a QR code to order items from the kitchen. Each skewer was priced at $1. There was a promotion for signing up for the Chubby plus membership. I don't remember if it was the first 30 skewers are free or discounted. Please check with the staff. I only have the Chubby Club One membership that applies to Chubby Cattle in Rowland Heights. I learned later that you could still earn points no matter what tier/membership you have. They had a wide array of skewers! We got all their Wagyu options, lamb, okra and veggie kabobs in every round. We also tried their chicken skin, abalone, pineapple, and ordered the cucumber salad from their kitchen. There was self-serve water there too. They had two large dispensers of ice water and one cucumber-infused. After the first round, I found it was easiest to cook all the meats at the same time because they require the same amount before turning over. The Wagyu can burn easily, so keep a close eye on those. Also, the oil will splash a little. You won't be able to sit that far back without bumping into the other party. Again, this was a unique and memorable experience!Similar to having street food in Asia I've heard. So if you're looking for that type of vibe, I would recommend to try this at least once. read more

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The food was good. I like how you can pick what you want and take it to your table so you don't have to wait. There was a limited selection of items though. I feel like they can work more on creating more selections of food. The servers don't really check up on you here. And when the check came, the tip was default on 18%. I don't mind providing a good tip but I felt like the service was lacking. Another thing to note was they did not have charcoal here when I came. I love the taste of food that's cooked with charcoal. So I was highly disappointed when they said they were out. read more

Came here on a Monday night around 10 PM and was pleasantly surprised by how busy it still was. We ended up waiting about 20 minutes for a table. There isn't much room to wait inside the restaurant, so most people were standing outside. We chose to wait in our car until we received the text that our table was ready, which made the wait a lot more comfortable. Once seated, the experience was straightforward and fun. The skewers are self-serve, so we grabbed what we wanted and started cooking right away. There's also a QR code at each table that allows you to order additional dishes. The only extra item we ended up ordering was dessert, and I'm glad we did. Their s'mores dessert was excellent and really fun to cook over the grill ourselves. We tried a little bit of everything. The squid and shrimp were standouts for me, although we definitely found ourselves reaching for the Wagyu skewers the most throughout the meal. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. Service isn't necessarily very attentive, and you'll usually need to flag down a nearby server if you need something. Also, any food ordered through the QR code can take a while to arrive. Fortunately, since most of the meal is self-serve, it wasn't a huge issue for us. The food is really good, the prices are pretty reasonable, and the overall dining experience is a lot of fun. One thing to note is that they play EDM music throughout the restaurant at a pretty high volume. If you're into that type of music like we are, it definitely adds to the atmosphere. Overall, we had a great time and definitely plan on coming back. read more

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There's usually a long line here, and we waited close to an hour before getting a seat on a Saturday night. You come here for the skewers and not the ambiance because it can be cramped and smoky. All of the skewers are available to pick up at a common area, along with all of the spices (though the spice game could be a little better). I like there are a lot of different skewer options, but make sure to choose carefully as a lot of the skewers are oily with fat and once you pick a skewer you cannot put it back. My favorites are definitely the basic options with brisket (lean and fattier options), short ribs, and lamb, but the tripe and tendon is very tasty too. Overall not a bad spot for skewers, but I do think there are some better ones around the area. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Unique experienced you pick the types of skewers meats and grill yourself. And create your own rub. You pay the number of skewers you ate. We try the Lychees beer and its light & sweet. Good fast service! read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Had an amazing time for a friends birthday! An awesome self-serve skewer experience with everything from a variety of beef cuts, pork, lamb, veggies, & seafood. You can also order from their menu as well for other Chinese favorites like Cucumber Salad, alcohol, noodles. I would recommend getting the Chubby Group Subscription, since it does bring down the skewer price from $1.20 to $1 per (our bill discount = the membership) Their system although counting generic metal skewers does know which meat cut you get! Plaza = not a fun parking experience Ambiance = Reminds me of food stalls in Asia Wait Times = 60-90 Minutes on weekends. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Came here with a group for a birthday. First time I've been disappointed by a Chubby Group spot. The place seems different and fun at first, but it gets chaotic fast. The meat selection isn't great, and after a while everything starts tasting the same--you lose track of what you're even eating. With their membership it is not expensive, but honestly it feels like a lot of work for not much payoff. Wait was long, and the back room was really hot. Seating is low, street food style, which sounds cool but isn't comfortable if you're there for a full dinner. Service was good. Staff was helpful and kept clearing plates quickly, which I appreciated given how busy it was. There were a couple good bites in there somewhere... couldn't tell you which ones though. IMO, I rather go visit their other locations for BBQ, this place seems to cater to a younger crowd looking for a few bites of yakitori. read more

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This place is freaking cool as hell. Feels like your walking into a movie set or a late night food spot you see in another country. However the food was not good. Nothing had flavor. And it smelled terrible like armpit in their im not sure if its cumin but its whatever seasoning they use. Real quick you basically pick out your own meat to take back to your table and cook them on a live fire even with the seasonings just nothing was really good or flavorful. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Parking is difficult Skewers are $1.1 each and the portions are tiny tiny tiny. Like probably 15cents worth of beef (2 small pieces) per 'skewer'. 1 chicken wing is 2 skewers worth. So stingy with the portions. The grill itself is tiny and takes too long to cook the meat. They also charge like $3 seasoning fee (?). The tables are so low I bumped my legs/ knees so many times. Uncomfortable. I spent like $30 and left still starving. Much better off going to AYCE kbbq. read more

Chubby Skewers - Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

What a great experience! I've only ate at another skewer place so I enjoyed how this place was set up to really be immersed in the experience. Having it be $1.50/skewer is so dangerous with a hungry group like mine! Thankfully, halfway through we had a server keep track of the skewer counts for us. There's a good selection of meats and vegetables, but you definitely need to keep a watch on the sticks so they don't overcook/burn. My group decided to stick some raw garlic onto empty skewers and that changed the trajectory of our whole meal! Definitely will plan to come back! It gets busy so put your names down early. read more

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Spot is great for large groups and is definitely great for a late night hangout spot. They were playing EDC highlights when we visited and it fit the vibe. The music was very loud and I did feel overstimulated at first since it was my first time going. The meat quality was good, with a solid selection that stayed well stocked throughout our meal. Service was attentive overall, and we felt taken care of the entire time we were there. One part of the experience that made me a little uncomfortable was when we were offered complimentary drinks, but afterward there seemed to be an expectation to leave Yelp and Google reviews. I personally felt a bit pressured in the moment. The server ended up just taking my phone and writing it for me. While I know I could have declined, it did make the experience feel slightly awkward for me. Overall, the food and service were good, and I can see this being a fun spot for groups who enjoy a louder, high energy atmosphere. read more

This place was so hyped, but I don't think it fully lived up to it!! Definitely worth trying once for the experience, but I wouldn't go back. The meat selection was pretty limited. I did enjoy the grill-it-yourself setup, that part was fun! But... you have to pay extra for sauces + seasonings I think?, which didn't sit right with me lol. The vibe is very street food style.. cute, but you're sitting on low stools, so not the most comfy. Service was also a bit slow, & there were some communication issues... Overall: fun experience, but not somewhere I'd return to!! Maybe the other chubby places like chubby cattle! read more

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Love the food here. Get a skewer, cook it yourself, and enjoy. There's a decent variety of cuts and meats. The ambiance is interesting, it's like those roadside skewer tents in China where you sit on a low stool while cooking over a fire. It's definitely a vibe at Chubby Skewers. It's a bit loud but def still a nice spot to hangout with friends. Only thing I don't like is that once you go into the restaurant, you come out smelling like heavy BBQ. Ventilation doesn't seem to be the best here. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Chubby Skewers is worth checking out, but come during the weekdays Mon- Thurs when the wait isn't as long. If you come on the weekend, get ready to wait an hour or 2 to get seated. We went on a Thursday night and we got seated right away. Upon entering, I noticed how warm it was inside. I wish it was cooler especially with the cooking that's involved. It would be nicer for colder AC. The kabobs being $1.20 is a pretty good deal but it stacks up fast. You definitely get the most bang for your buck if it was mainly wagyu beef. My favorite was the black pepper one. There are some seafood that will come with two skewers for a more expensive price. We got shrimp and although it had a good flavor, $2.40 just for one small piece of shrimp is pricey. On the good note, the dry seasonings complement the meats pretty well and was pretty addicting. I think it is still worth experience to check out. It was pretty cool having to cook the meat yourself. Just don't come entirely hungry cause it takes some time to cook the meats! read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I love chubby skewer!!!! Love the food, when we want small eats! Service is always great! Coming here tonight we were greeted by Ellie! She is sweet and very attentive! Love the atmosphere, always relaxing read more

5-STAR EXPERIENCE! Not sure how many 5-Star reviews I have to make... But if you are looking for a new experience, come here! The A5 Wagyu skewers are juicy-bomb! The service is friendly, no matter who you are. The ambience is off the hook! Drinks only orders are welcome here! As for the music, I love how the volume is not too low or too loud. You can still carry a good conversation while enjoying the ambiance. The selection of EDM is my favorite. Think Darude's Sandstorm, and Greece 2000 - some throwback modern mixes too are encountered. Don't complain about the short stainless steel tables. Stretch your hips out if you need to prior to coming. read more

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Park: Busy lot but free Almost a year later and I came back. It is a fun experience to take your friends. This time, the heat was perfect. The skewers cooked quickly and evenly (if you watch them correctly). I would say this is more of an experience based restaurant but the skewers were definitely good. I would come back and I did ;) read more

waited for two hours on a weekday night but that was to be expected. they are located in a plaza so I walked around while waiting and got some drinks. I would say this place is much more about the experience than the food. they have all the meats and veggies out in an area and you can go up and grab as much as you like. while the meat was good, tender, and flavorful with the dry spices you can dip it in. I found it hard to get full as the skewers are quite small and the cost adds up pretty quickly. probably wouldn't come again for the food but was a fun experience. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Chubby Skewers is a great late night hangout spot for a large group of friends. I'd recommend coming earlier rather than later into the night as it does get quite busy once it hits 8pm onward! It's located in a plaza with rather tight parking so you might have to circle a couple times during peak hours. You grab your own skewers from the raw meat bar along with other non raw meat items like fish tofu, various sausages, and veggie skewers. Everything besides the wagyu ones are $1.10 each. Be mindful of how much you eat as it's easy to keep cooking more and pay more! You get to season your own skewers as well with their different spice blends which i appreciated. Only complaint is that the seating is rather uncomfortable after an hour of eating. I understand it's to mimic the Chinese street food ambience, but I can't imagine how a taller person would be comfortable sitting in the short seats. read more

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Update: After sending an email, I was refunded a portion of the bill as a gesture of goodwill and for supporting them as a Chubby Plus member. Due to this, I will update my 2/5 star rating to 3/5 star because of the good gesture provided to remedy my situation. However, I still stand my ground on the fact that they miscounted my skewers. Although they replied in the email, "we confirmed that the final count entered into the system was 203 skewers", I already knew that, which is why it was on my receipt. My complaint was that they miscounted or "accidentally" inputted more skewers than we actually ate and that the tax/tip % is more for large parties IF they have a chubby plus membership because of the way their system works (Charge skewers at original price of $1.2/each and then apply a discount). read more

Owned by the Chubby establishments for Chinese BBQ skewers in RH area, the wait on weekends is one of the worst I've ever come across. I put myself on another waitlist instead and by the time I was finished, I was still on the waitlist for here. My first visit, though, was chaotic and the restaurant is very crowded and blaring edm played. It makes great space for large parties, and it is a vibe to eat on the low tables and chairs. They also took over 25 minutes to make an Indomie stir-fry, and then proceeded to hand us the bill when uncalled for. I like their variety of skewers though as they had seafood, meats, and veggies. The experience felt rushed, and the skewers were taking a bit to cook, so patience is required since you will be needing to serve yourself here. They also kept pushing for us to download their app to receive $2 off and that is their method to place an order. Overall, you can choose to enjoy tasty skewers for a bargain, however, that comes at the tradeoff for reduced service and wait times. read more

Chubby Skewers - Indomie - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Really fun, but very loud and smoky place. Tiny portions but only $1.50-$3.00 each. I wish they had a wet dipping sauce. Only dipping stuff for the food they have are pepper, salt, sugar, and red hot pepper. We left pretty full and it wasn't that expensive. It is not all you can eat like some other chubby spots. The tables and chairs are extremely low and uncomfortable. Very difficult to eat and sit properly and comfortably. That's mostly why this spot gets three stars. The long wait and the uncomfortable seating. read more

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Chubby skewers is such a different place to eat at. I don't love that the seats are so low and the table is too, but I do love the idea. I just don't think this place is ready for older crowds as it may be difficult for them to sit down and get up repeatedly for more food. The food is delicious, and they have multiple spices in the table to season the skewers, but I do wish they would offer sauces. read more

Came here around 1 AM and there was about a 30-minute wait, but that's just because seating is a little limited and it gets packed late at night. Once we got seated though, it was so worth it. The vibes and ambiance made me feel like I was back in China which was super comforting and authentic. I love that the skewers are self-serve. All the meats are laid out in an open area where you can grab however many you want, and they charge $1.20 per skewer. We mostly grabbed the lean wagyu to get our money's worth and it was SO tender. You get to cook everything yourself and exactly how you like it, which made it even better. With all the options and being able to customize it, everything was such a fun experience and it all tasted amazing. Definitely coming back. read more

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We came here at 4:50pm on Sunday and sat down at 5:40ish. We sat down and got to the bar area to get our skewers. The skewers have some raw meat juices on the handles so it's nice they provide gloves. Theres a wide selection, some of the bigger things counting for 2 skewers. The flavor was pretty good. The only thing is that if you come here in a large party the skewers take forever to cook since theres such a small area. We came here as a party of 4 and we all spent half of our time waiting for the meat to cook. I think it would be better coming here with only 2 people. Overall, it was good but I left the restaurant being able to eat more but didn't due to the long cook time of the meat - probably taking 10-20 for another round of skewers. I would recommend coming here only if you were to come here to chat with a friend or on a date, its a good way to talk and catch up while eating but probably not if you are hungry and a big eater. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

We came on a Sunday evening and had about an 80-minute wait, which wasn't surprising. There's a big parking lot, but it was completely full when we went. Seating wasn't my favorite. The tables were small and a bit awkward, kind of like grade school or camping-style seating. If you're tall, just something to keep in mind. It's a self-serve setup where you grab your own skewers, priced at $1.20 each. The meat quality was really good in my opinion. I also really liked their fried crispy milk dessert. Definitely worth trying! Service was just okay and didn't stand out compared to their other locations. One big plus is that they're open late until 3 AM. read more

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So I just became a member of the chubby group so I'm off to try all the restaurants and this was a fun one. Our waiter Tan was very nice, he explained to us the concept of the skewers and helped us order and enjoy our food. It was really fun! Because I'm a member it's a dollar a skewer. Really fun and interesting way to enjoy an interactive dinner! Chinese bbq skewers I will be back! read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Love this place! Never tried skewers before and I think this was a great first experience. I think everything was reasonably priced however, I do wish they gave more meat :( Pretty much self service since you can go the bar and order on the app yourself. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Horrible service. Was waiting for my desert they brought me my bill before my last order was completed. They were more worried about closing early than making sure i got my order. I guess thats what happens when you pay first . Wasted 25 min waiting for them to say oh wait the kitchen is closed . The girl that was serving us went to the other side of the room and just kept staring read more

This place is all about the experience of sitting on a lowered stool and simulating your street side skewer experience back in Asia. If you have the membership, it becomes a dollar per skewer, otherwise it's $1.2 per skewer. All the skewers are laid out in a buffet style station and you just grab as many sticks as you desire. The total is tallied up at the end. I saw some servers drinking with customers so you know this is one of those places that are down for that. Personally I'd like my skewers cooked and brought to me but to each their own. read more

Skewers for $1.20 in this economy is honestly an INSANE deal. If you're trying to get the most value for your money, I highly recommend sticking to their wagyu options -- those are 100% the move. The wagyu skewers are tender, juicy, and flavorful, and the juices coming off the grill are top-tier delicious. Everything tastes freshly grilled and the quality honestly feels way better than the price point suggests. That being said, even though the skewers are amazing, don't expect this place to make you super full unless you're ordering a ton. It's the type of spot that's best enjoyed with a group of friends, where you can try a bunch of different skewers and make it more worth your while. Overall: amazing prices, great wagyu skewers, and definitely worth checking out -- just come hungry and preferably with a group. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Ordered DoorDash delivery from this Chubby restaurant. The food was delivered fast enough and packaged very well. They specialize in skewers so I got a few croaker fish skewers which were very tasty. We also got old fashioned spicy hot pot, beef noodle soup and spicy clams. The food portions were big and flavors were so comforting. This type of food is great for rainy days at home. We will definitely order deliveries from this place again! read more

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Excited to try this place since it's part of the Chubby group and the skewers are only $1.20 each. Came around 5 and there wasn't really a wait for 5 of us. Restaurant is super small and like all the other Chubby restaurants, they try to cram in as much people as possible. Super cramp and hot in there. Tables are super small and low to the ground for some reason. They crammed 5 of us in a tiny table. They had two bigger tables but they save it for larger parties I guess. Everything is self served besides the food and drinks ordered through their QR code on the table. Skewers were okay but it was hard to enjoy everything when there was no room on the table. They also do an automatic $1 charge per person... You don't have a choice and it really makes no sense to charge for that. If you're looking for cheap skewers and don't mind squatting in a cramped space for an hour this is the place to go. read more

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Being a Chubby Group restaurant, this spot fell very very short of expectation. Nice to try once but I personally won't be coming back. You have to put your name down at the restaurant physically on a Yelp sponsored tablet. You're able to check your wait status on Yelp app. We waited a little over 2 hours on a Saturday night. Current price of each skewer is $1.20 but if you're a Chubby Group Member then your skewer price is $1. Make sure you tell your hostess to add the discount to your tab. Host shows you your seat, they have other items on a QR code on table. But all skewers are self serve on a countertop refrigerated prep style area. Glad this spot is basically priced at how many skewers you consume, makes dinner pretty cheap or reasonable. They have cumin, chili powder and another other seasoning on table for you to dip your skewers in. Huge portions of their skewer options are wagyu so it makes it pretty fatty. Mixing it in the same powder seasoning over and over, we all got taste fatigue. Also the seating is quite uncomfortable, metal folding chairs with minimal padding and height of chair is much shorter than average if you're over 5'1'' you might not have a good time.. Your knee will be hovering over the table, almost feels like your squatting to eat dinner. read more

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Yummy! Busy spot, but definitely great place to go for dinner or late night meal. Lots of different skewers to choose from for everyone. Cook yourself and seasonings on the table. You can order some food they prepare and bring out. Recommend the scallops!! Fun atmosphere for friends and family read more

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