Cravings satisfied! Ambiance is good I feel Like I'm in China.My kids enjoyed it too. Servers are very attentive. Will be coming back for more! read more

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The best taste ever. Very fresh. Cara takes care of our table very nicely, def coming back!!! read more

Chubby Skewers - The best taste !!! Cara takes care of our table really nicely . Def Coming back. - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Our waiter tan was very attentive and helpful. Food was delicious. Will definitely be back

This place is a MUST try!! Prepare to have a wait time, especially later into the night, and I had a bigger group so we waited around an hour. The chairs and tables are super low but it is definitely a vibe reminding me of sitting for street food in asia. All skewers are only $1 and there's so many different variety, from wagyu meat, chicken feet, purple yam, and many other options. They have other options beyond the skewers as well if you want stuff besides just skewers. I like this concept and it is a good restaurant to chat with friends. This is definitely more affordable than Chubby Cattle and I like that you can eat according to how hungry you are! Parking: Located in a pretty decent sized plaza, but does get busy during peak hours read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

The experience is quite cool, but the tables are so low :( Was a little hard to eat and did unfortunately make my body feel a little cramped. Also our grill was unevenly hot even after getting some help with it; so cooking did take a while. Really liked some of the beef options, but could have done without the veggies because on the grill format it really did take forever and ever. read more

First time trying Chubby Skewers in Rowland Heights. Overall, it was an okay experience. The food was decent and the concept was fun, but the restaurant was pretty hot inside, and the seats were very uncomfortable--especially since the tables and seating are quite low. I'm glad I tried it once, but unfortunately, the overall dining experience wasn't enough to make me want to come back. Hopefully they can improve the ventilation/temperature and seating comfort in the future. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I liked the concept of this place but it's definitely lacking in a few areas that could use improvements. - Better air conditioning. It was way too hot inside. - Dipping sauce. I didn't mind the dry powder stuff but could have used some sesame or soy sauce for dipping - higher tables. We sat on the low tables and I couldn't get close enough to the table to eat properly. Lots of meat options though, which is the main saving grace read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Delicious as usual! Got to try the oysters on this visit and man they were delicious. Staff is always friendly and nice! Lively atmosphere for dinner. Remember to get cucumbers to help with all that protein read more

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I rly liked the vibe of the restaurant, feels super authentic. Only note is that it is super hot inside, so be prepared. I would have loved it if the AC was higher because the stove was also rly hot so everyone is basically sweating. But food wise, everything was rly yummy, the skewers are on the smaller side but for $1 per skewer (with the membership) it is very worth it in my opinion. Service was rly great as well! read more

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It is very hot inside this restaurant. Ventilation is not great. I understand that it's a grilling restaurant so there is a lot of heat generated. But I wish something could be done about the heat. The seating was kind of weird and uncomfortable. You sit very low to the ground. Basically the chairs are low to the ground which makes sitting to eat slightly uncomfortable. Did not expect that. Food is good though. Plenty of Wagyu skewers to choose from. Also a great assortment of non-beef choices too. I like this place but the heat and low seat is not good. read more

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This Chubby location is like Northern China style skewers. I would give 4 stars if the AC worked. It was really hot inside. I understand that there were a lot of stoves and customers. However every single person as sweating really badly. Service was ok. Ambiance was low chairs Chinese style skewers. If you like that, you would like that. read more

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Another Chubby Brand location that's worth visiting in my opinion. The wait times can be quite lengthy so just be prepared. Parking is also very difficult in this complex. However, there is an another parking area behind the business that had many spots. The set up at Chubby Skewers is meant to mimic street food style grilling of your own skewers and to your liking. The self serve area has numerous choices of beef, pork, chicken, vegetables and many more. The seats are very very low just as an FYI and grills can get very hot so be careful during dining. The location is always busy and they are open late til the early morning. Skewers are all $1.20 per! Kitchen items can be ordered via QR code on your phone. It's a unique dining experience. Between us, we did some work with the amount of skewers we ate. The cucumber with house dipping was a great palate cleaner. Staff checks in periodically and does a count on skewers midway during your time. My favorite were all the beef Wagyu and the lamb. Make sure to use the dry seasonings to elevate all the flavors. Chubby Skewers was a good time! ( ^_^)b read more

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My now second favorite restaurant by Chubby Club, Chubby Skewers is a, as the name implies, primarily skewers type of place. It gives off chill vibes eating skewers from a street vendor to me, and the quality of meat is amazing. Like all of their locations, an appealing factor is the wagyu used as meat, and it does not disappoint! There is a massive wait if you go during peak hours, so expect an hour long wait if you go right when it opens up until their late night hours start, but maybe during the week you'll have some grace with entering. I really do love their options for skewers, and with everything priced at $1.50 or $1 if you're a member, it is very much worth it. There's a variety of seafood options as well as meats, with my favorite being the black pepper wagyu skewers. It also cooks the quickest in my opinion which is nice. I'm a big value person, so the rest isn't as worth it, but honestly, eat to your heart's content here. In the end, it's pretty easy to get your moneys worth anyway given the overall experience of cooking with people you enjoy spending time with. read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I want to say 3-4 Stars. Food: not very many veggie options. Plenty of meet options from beef, pork, chicken heart, duck tongue, etc. You have to cook/grill on your own. There are seasonings on the side that you can use. You do have to pay for the seasonings, and that they dont tell you before hand its charged automatically and the wsit staff will briefly tell you when you pay. They have a QR Code menu that you can scan for other cooked dishes, cold side dishes, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. The staff are pretty good in terms of bringing you the ordered food timely and also picking up dishes that you are done with. My only concern in this restaurant is the infection control aspect of the seasonings (the different seasonings are placed in a stainless steel like shaker container, located on your table). My family and I went there today.I observed a table across from us that opened the container of seasoning and stuck their used chopsticks inside the seasonings, so that the seasoning can come out faster. I totaly lost my appetite. I'm pretty sure that the seasoning containers are not cleaned out nightly, nor refilled with new seasoning nightly. Ambiance/service All good vibes. The wait staff are super nice, helpful, and quick. My other riff are the tables and seats. They are set so low its uncomfortable. I would go back. But i will nit season my meal with the seasonings on the table. Even if im paying for them. Cheers! read more

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We drove almost an hour to try this place. The first mistake we made was not joining the Yelp waitlist before arriving. I didn't realize there was one available. If we had, we probably would have been seated right away instead of waiting another 1.5 hours after arriving at 9:00 p.m. It was too late to go somewhere else since many restaurants were already closing, so we decided to stay. There was a no-smoking sign outside, but some people still smoked while waiting, so we had to stand elsewhere until our table was ready. The atmosphere just wasn't for me. Once we were seated, I could barely fit in my seat because the tables were packed so closely together and the person behind me took up most of the space. I almost had to sit sideways just to have enough legroom. The floor under our table was also very dirty, with grease and food scraps everywhere. It looked like the area hadn't been cleaned before the next party was seated. The music was extremely loud to the point where everything was vibrating. I had to practically yell just for my partner to hear me. Between the cramped seating, the dirty floor, and the overwhelming noise, I couldn't relax or enjoy the meal. Everything felt greasy so I kept my gloves on the entire time. I felt bad for bringing my partner here and was almost embarrassed to ask if she had enjoyed the experience. $1.20 per skewer seems pretty reasonable to me but not every skewer is worth $1.20. I mainly only grabbed meat but the cost added up very fast. We weren't planning to eat much since it was already late, but the portions were small and I ended up grabbing more than expected because I was still hungry. We ordered oysters too but they were not that great. The only skewer I regretted getting was the chicken wing. They weren't prep'ed very well and took forever to cook due to how thick they were. Very easy to burn them when the inside was still raw. I counted the skewers twice before the waitress did and I didn't get overcharged. I like skewers, but this restaurant was simply too loud, too cramped, and too greasy for my taste. Personally, I wouldn't return. 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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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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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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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

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Besides the broken AC, it wasn't THAT bad. I love that it's unlimited garlic - I heard the Vegas one charges by the skewer of garlic. The seasoning was great, meat quality wasn't bad - some were kinda tough but maybe cause I overcooked it? I had 2 kids with me so maybe it's a me problem. Went there around 6:30pm on a Sunday and there was still a wait, crazy! I do want to come back though, without kids, maybe it'll be a different experience. I wish people wear the gloves to grab the skewers..pretty gross when they don't. read more

So good I've already been back twice! This place gives authentic China vibes. Love the vibe and the food is good too and affordable. The best part is that they are open until 3am every day. Good place to drink/chill with friends :) for the order menu I've tried the cucumber salad and the cold noodles, both of them were so good! read more

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My husband and I love coming here because it's cheap and a fun time. My favorites are the finger meat, lamb and intestine skewers. It does get hot inside and it is very loud so if you are easily overstimulated and sensitive to heat, this isnt for you. The service is usually good, the parking lot sucks but that's typical for LA. I just really wish the staff were more assertive with the (lack of) hygiene from customers. Use the gloves!! I once saw a customer take some skewers back to their table with their bare hands, just to walk back to the buffet bar and put those same skewers back onto the bar!! There should be staff overseeing/managing the buffet bar to prevent this kind of stuff. I also wish the grills/tables were a tad bigger. read more

Tan and hin are super chilll food is good and cheap , a little greasy, but good spot for drinks Service is ok you use QR code to order these guys begged me for a 5 star review when I gave 4 and they wouldn't stop until I gave 5 read more

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

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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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I thought Chubby Skewers was a fun concept to enjoy as a group. It's the perfect spot when you're not ready to call it a night and wants to keep the soju flowing with light bites. The drinks queued up perfectly while we wait for the skewers to sizzle away over the grill. Lamb, Beef Tongue, & Peppered Beef, just keep em' coming. Smashed Cucumbers were light and refreshing, such a nice contrast to balance out the grilled meat. Foiled Enoki Mushroom was cooked in a flavorful, spicy broth that begged for a bowl of rice. Downside was the ventilation, the restaurant filled up with smoke and it was difficult to want to sit through it all. Low seating was uncomfortable especially for large group. I personally would return with a party of 4 or less for a more manageable dining experience. Keep the bill under control because those skewers added up faster than you'd expect. read more

Skewers were really good and definitely a fun time with friends. I would say the price is fair for grilled meats. It gets a bit smokey and warm in there because of all the grills! read more

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I was recommended Chubby Skewers from my server at Chubby Cattle a few weeks ago. I decided to try it out with my family when they visited. The skewers are all $1.10 and the skewers are more on the smaller side. However the flavoring was great especially with all the seasonings they provide you. The overall quality of the meat was good and they have a good variety of appetizers. The pear soda was amazing, however very price, at $10. Service was okay, I feel like the service could've been smoother, when giving the check. We waited a while, but we were not in a rush. The inside was on the smaller side but there was plenty of room for you to get your skewers, waters, and walk around. read more

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We are a Chubby member and been to many Chubby locations. Many of them are overhyped. This is one of them and will not be coming back. First, the interior is very street food feel with the small low chairs and table, and you grilling your own food. This place is a safety hazard. Lack of ventilation, extremely hot inside, and the AC is set high. The table is small and the grill is very close so you get heat blown onto yourself. You just want to eat fast and leave. You can't enjoy the food. Not a pleasant experience. There isn't much selection of skewers and other food on their QR code menu. Their A5 Wagyu isn't truly A5 Wagyu. We buy Japanese A5 Wagyu and had it in other restaurants and this isn't it. The customer service, rush. From when we walk in, rush on explaining to us what to do. To rushing us to hurry up and eat. We didn't even ask for the check. The guy walked towards us and started counting the skewers. Then the lady came over and gave us the check and we didn't even say we were done. There were other customers that were there before us and the worker didn't go over there and start counting. We felt like we were being kicked out. read more

I love this place my friends and I come here like once every other week!!!! We seriously love this place so much! It definitely helps when you have a membership because the skewers ends up being $1 each!!! read more

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

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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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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

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

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super tasty! employees were very nice and very helpful. skewers are very well priced and i loved how it was open so late at night. very loud almost club like inside but still a nice fun experience 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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