Chubby Tan exceeded my expectations! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. Every dish was well prepared, and you could tell they use quality ingredients. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Service was quick without feeling rushed, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Great food, great service, and reasonable prices--it's easy to see why this place is so popular. I'll definitely be back and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal. read more

Chubby TAN - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Gyutan no Lemon is so popular in Japan that getting a res can be nearly impossible, and people sometimes wait hours for a table. Now Chubby Tan has brought their famous ultra-thick-cut, charcoal-grilled beef tongue to NYC. I feel like NYC has been lacking a good gyutan specialty spot, so I'm really glad they're finally filling that gap! ＊Combo S+++ $52 (+ Mango Thick Cut $5.99) Perfect if it's your first time! You get to try the ultra, classic, and thin cuts with green onion. I upgraded the classic to the mango cut, and it ended up being my favorite. It locked in the juices so the thick gyutan stayed tender and juicy. The thin cut was my least favorite. It dried out quickly and didn't have that chewy beef tongue texture. ＊Combo A $56 (+ Ikura & Egg Rice $14) The ultra-cut gyutan was PHENOMENAL when eaten right off the sizzling plate! Super thick but surprisingly tender. I loved it with a squeeze of lemon, while the wagyu miso was so addictive that I wiped the plate clean. I also tried the ikura & pasteurized egg rice. Honestly, I don't think it was necessary since I liked the plain furikake rice better with the curry. But they were generous with the ikura, and I loved the savory pops with the creamy egg yolk. *Eat the gyutan asap! Since it comes on a hot sizzling plate, it can overcook pretty quickly. *Each combo set comes with gyutan miso soup, gyutan curry (SO GOOD), salad, and rice. ＊Mentaiko Zucchini $3.5 ＊A5 Wagyu Rib $6.9 I'd recommend getting the mentaiko zucchini for some extra "fiber" lol. It was very creamy and juicy. The wagyu rib was a bit salty for me, but I feel like it'd hit better with a drink or beer on the side. read more

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Torn. Love the concept but the value isn't quite there. Good service. Responsive and accommodating. Matches the price point. We pointed out that our group was missing the last course of our set and they made sure to fire it ASAP, and sent over a few cans of sparkling yuzu drinks. I always say, mistakes will happen and service will never be 100%, but service recovery should be and they took care of things here. The food was solid. I went with a decent sized group of 5, with adventurous eaters and former residents of Japan. The thinner cuts of beef tongue were flavorful and tender. Ironically the biggest disappointment was the ultra thick cut, ending up too rare and flavorless. You can address the latter with sauces but there's no helping the fact that the thick cut was barely even warm in the middle. Even if you want a thicker cut I'd recommend upgrading to the mango cut for a better experience. It's a rich cut that can hold up to a bit more cooking, especially as crispy edges bring needed flavor and texture. Everything adds up though. We all needed to add on food to fill up because the portions are quite small. I was really excited to try this but ultimately I was disappointed. I'm glad this concept exists, and membership can alleviate the value concerns across their restaurant group, but I can't see myself visiting regularly. read more

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This place really encapsulates Japan Izakaya culture so well. I loved the bar seating and overall vibe. Before ordering, everyone is given a complimentary set with beef tongue soup, rice, wagyu curry and a couple of sauces. I came to Chubby Tan to try the beef tongue of course, but was too intimated and ended up ordering the wagyu set... oops. Quality was spectacular and flavor of sauces and seasonings worked really well. Meat was cooked well and the wagyu steak was so good. I did however, order a side of beef tongue just to try it. It had a really nice sear on the outer edges and cooked to a nice pink color. Texture of the tongue was very unique so just not my cup of tea in general, but it was cooked it perfectly. Service was great and the staff thoroughly explained all the dishes and offered recommendations as well. read more

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The famous Tokyo restaurant Gyutan Lemon has finally made its way to NYC! Since I've been to the original location in Tokyo, I had to check it out and see how it compares. - - - - - - - - - ~ Combo A: Ultra thick gyutan set $56 ~ Rating: 4 / 5 The set comes with 6 pieces of ultra thick-cut beef tongue, salad, and beef tongue soup. Unfortunately, the quality was a little inconsistent. My first serving appeared to be a cut closer to the tip of the tongue, which tends to have a coarser texture, and it was also slightly overcooked. The staff were incredibly accommodating and replaced it with a new serving cooked medium rare. This time, the cut seemed to be a center cut of the tongue, making a huge difference. The texture was more tender and bouncy, with the juicy bite I was hoping for! The beef tongue soup was also excellent, packed with large chunks of braised tongue that were soft, flavourful, and comforting. ~ Uni ikura rice ~ Rating: 4.25 / 5 Can't remember how much the add-on was, but it was worth it! The uni was creamy and rich, while the ikura added little bursts of briny sweetness. Mixed with the rice, every bite was packed with umami and disappeared way too quickly. A simple add-on, but one of my favourite parts of the meal! - - - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Not sure... My Hong Kong friends are going to laugh when they see how much I spent on this meal! The beef tongue is good, but paying over 3x Japan prices for a product that doesn't really match the consistency or quality of the original is a tough call. A nice treat once in a while, but not somewhere I'd find myself returning to regularly unless I'm really craving gyutan! read more

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I'm so sorry to report, but this was a a miss from me. Those beef tongue chunks were just so large and tough. I did like the ribeye, though. The crab roe was fun and exciting, but didn't taste like anything special. I mean, it's a nice fancy place, but I don't know if it's just worth the money. Funny enough I've been to this exact location, which was also a wagyu restaurant before Chubby tan was here and I really enjoyed that place. The service was great. The food came out fast, and the waitress was very nice and helped explain the menu and the Chubby membership program to me. I did get the Chubby membership because I do generally like Chubby places, and I go to a lot of them. read more

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Very high quality ingredients Salad,soup, curry and everything is so delicious. I love how they have directions on how to properly enjoy the dish I got the S+++ bowl because I wanted to try all the different cuts of the Beef Tongue read more

Chubby TAN - Soup - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great stuff. The space is fully bar seating so you're close to the action. Altho a touch too warm given I went during the summer heat but that's okayy. Service was good, very helpful server explaining stuff. Very efficient tho it wasn't busy when I went. Food was great!! Def recommend trying the set that has all parts of the tongue. Spend the money to upgrade to the mango cut tongue... the cutting makes a big difference! Overall I love beef tongue and the place makes it shine. One knock on the rice. The roe version didn't really wow me. Can stick with just regular rice read more

This place has such a nice cozy and welcoming atmosphere! I didn't see any side tables and only booth seatings (which is great since you get to see them cook your food) but I'd recommend only coming as a group of 2 since it'll be easier to talk to one another! The food on the other hand was such a great and unique experience. I've never tried cow tongue before and I can't say I'm the biggest fan of it but I'm a texture person and this wasn't for me. However I can say that it was very tender and cooked to perfection, and so were the other dishes we ordered! read more

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As a huge fan of beef tongue in all its forms, I can say this certainly did not disappoint! The space is small but cozy, with long bar-style seating. Directly across the bar is a beautiful charcoal grill - when the chef cooks the tongue, you can see a column of flame as fat drips down from the grill, perfuming the meat. Overall, the tongue is great - for the thin and medium cuts, they did dress the tongue, but you still get some really solid beefy flavor. The lemon adds some great acidity without overpowering the taste of the meat, similarly for the miso. The ultra thick cut is definitely the star of the show, with a fantastic mouthfeel and great flavor. The rest of the add-ons (rice, salad, curry) were nice, but the grilled tongue was definitely the highlight of the meal. Each set runs around $40-50, which was a little pricy for how much meat we received, but for a premium cut, I think it could be worth it. Probably my only complaint is that the tongue cooled pretty quickly for the thin/medium cuts; they came out in very quick succession, and by the time I started on the medium cuts, it had already cooled. The thick cut tongue was served on a very hot plate, which helped preserve the temperature - I wish I asked for a separate hot plate to warm it up, which I saw the person next to me request. The restaurant is still in its soft opening phase, and I'm excited to try it again in the future to see if they make any changes! read more

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I came when they just opened, no wait. I ordered the combo set S+++ and my mom ordered the combo set B. Amazing experience, just the hot weather outside and no ac inside, we finished the meal than 30 minutes. My first time trying thick cut, so delicious but I do wish they served everything all at once instead serving the different cut individually. I wish it looked like the picture in the menu. The soup was a little salty and the curry was rich flavor. The salad was refreshing, I wish a bigger portion, of course. It worth it to try it once especially if you like beef tongue. read more

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This Japanese BBQ restaurant specializing in beef tongue truly lives up to its reputation. The thick-cut beef tongue is incredibly generous in thickness, perfectly charred on the outside and tender on the inside after grilling. It's bouncy and not dry at all, with absolutely no gamey taste. The aroma is absolutely divine, every bite is incredibly satisfying. You absolutely must try this restaurant when you're in New York! read more

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So excited to know Gyutan No Lemon has a collaboration here in NYC! The food is great and the extra thick tongue is just like in Japan! However, the price is much higher compared to Japan and the portion is only 1/2 of it. You need to get extra food if you really want to eat more real thick beef tongue. Anyway, food is great and service is good. Seating is very tight as expected. If you really like beef tongue, this is a must go. read more

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The staff at Chubby Tan was exceptional in making us feel welcomed and comfortable. They were very considerate in making sure we're all safe and don't injure ourselves with the hot plate. The S+++ combo gives you the best bang for your buck by giving you a bit of everything! I honestly think that was perfect because too much of one piece can be quite overwhelming. From my personal preference, the miso was the best seasoning for all the cuts of meat, so highly recommend getting some more of it! Since it was their soft opening, there were a few kinks to work through. First was the complimentary soup, which was hearty by quite overly salty. The chunks of beef in the soup were nice, but the broth itself was very salty and left us feeling dehydrated after the meal. The second was the tiny amount of miso that was provided in the dish, which is a little dollop in the photo underneath the drink (wish I took a bigger photo), a simple fix if they choose to but the amount provided made it seem like it's just giving you a tiny sample to make you order more. Furthermore, I was provided with salt and wasabi to pair with the meat but my wife wasn't, but wasn't sure if that was because we ordered different things, but that shouldn't be the case since most of what we ordered weren't pre-seasoned. Unfortunately we didn't catch that until the end of our meal since our experience was a bit more chaotic. Third was that some of our orders got mixed up with other diners, resulting in our sides or add-ons going to them instead, which I understand can happen when a restaurant is just starting to find its own rhythm. Fourth, because of so much going on at once, some meats came out only once we finished a prior piece, whereas some pieces came out together at once. I believe it's best to stick with one or the other so the diner can pace themselves accordingly, for I found myself sometimes taking my time to enjoy one selection of meat, and other times racing against time before the meat cooled off to try multiple. Personally, I prefer all at once so I can compare the pieces and even mix and match to play with its flavor profile. My partner got both of her selections before I got my first one, which made our dining experience imbalanced where one of us was watching the other eat. Lastly , the curry came way too early and because of that, it became a thick glob by the time we got our first meat dish. One of the most disappointing part was that what we got fell far short of expectation from the photo on their menu: the thin tongue supposed to come with some scallions seasoning, the curry did not have as much ingredients than the one shown in the photos, the presentation of our meats on multiple hot plates made it less aesthetically pleasing, and the amount of miso given to us definitely pales in comparison to the amount shown on the photo haha (I attached a photo of how the meal was supposed to look like and you can judge yourself). Although of these issues ultimately detracted from our overall enjoyment, we both nonetheless had a pleasant experience, especially since the staff were all so nice and friendly. We truly believe that once Chubby Tan gets more experience and is receptive to diners' feedbacks, that they'll master the flow and efficiency to provide one of the best, if not only, beef tongue specialty restaurant in all of NYC. We hope our suggestions can help Chubby Tan strive to become even better and we can't wait to come back to give Chubby Tan the 5 stars we both know they are capable of achieving! Thank you for reading and best of luck! TLDR; highly recommend getting the S+++ set with the mango cut, egg, and extra miso add on! read more

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Got the set S+++ and C. Set C was amazing the ultra thick tongue was soooo good and skirt wagyu. Set S+++ wasn't the best in my opinion, as I enjoyed the ultra thick tongue more than the thin pieces but my friend who enjoys leaner meats liked the thin over the thick. However, we never got to try the classic cut as they forgot our order. When we asked for the missing course, we mistakenly thought it was the ultra thin cut missing and not the classic. They didn't seem to believe us that the gave us one less course but eventually gave it to us but when we realized the had given us the ultra thin cut and was in fact the classic that was missing, they couldn't do anything which was a bummer. Regardless, I still definitely LOVED dining here and next time I'd definitely go for the set A or C for more of the thick beef tongue or skirt wagyu! All sets some with the salad which was uniquely delicious here!! The curry was also pretty good. The miso soup had beef inside which was nice surprise but overall bit salty towards the end. Overall was a good experience at least to try out, but I do prefer other chubby branches more. However it is nice if you get the plus membership you get discount at all locations, including this one, and some benefits like salad refill. Also beware there's a bit of a long wait time so arrive early! I arrived at 5pm when they opened along with some other groups of 2 and they didn't start calling up the next round of people until 6pm. If anyone wants to sign up for a membership, use this referral code * K4REZII * to get extra points, rewards and even money voucher after you dine for the first time!! read more

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I can't believe they opened a Japanese-style beef tongue restaurant here. The vibes instantly brought me back to Japan--not just the atmosphere, but the food too. I like that they offer several different set options, so even people who don't eat beef tongue can still enjoy a meal here. I ordered the Combo S+++ with the upgraded mango cut, and it was absolutely delicious. The set came with rice, soup, salad, miso, yam, and the beef tongue, making it a really well-rounded meal. Also, get the membership--it's so worth it! You get free refills on soup and salad. The portions are generous and definitely worth the price. Can't wait until they open the location in LA! read more

Coming from LA I've always loved the Chubby Group restaurants! The first time I actually had beef tongue was a Chubby Cattle Rowland Heights and I instantly fell in love with it. Now getting to try different cuts in a omakase style it was just mind blowing. Walking in felt like I was teleported into a local spot in Kyoto. And let me tell you that the food felt like it was handcrafted by an angel. Thank you for blessing my tongue and I can't wait to be back. read more

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The best beef tongue I ever had in my life! The texture and taste so so so freaking good! I love the vibe and the price it so good Can't wait for the next round read more

I went there for my friend birthday we're just walking in for the six people and the waitlist before us it's just only like 3 names on the waitlist . We arrive late 7pm But since we have the six people we understand that we have to waiting for the big table but unexpected they don't have no table it's just the bar seat that can be seat so we waiting for 2.15 hrs. To be seated And a host let another couple that come after us like an hour to be seated first. That the weird thing for the management of time. Then it making us upset with unprofessional in management. Where do we get a table at 9.pm because three of my friends went to talk with them. About why you let their people that come after us to be seated first so why would you have to have waitlists for. After we sit and have the dinner one of my birthday girl she ordered the expensive set one. But the foods doesn't come in the right direction they missing her food for 2 orders and making so long. And for me they let me sit in front of the sink the for washing their hands and knives. And a chef spray the water in front of me on my food tray. The food was OK not that fantastic is unacceptable price with their experience like this. read more

Delicious curry to pair with their lemon soda!! Keep it coming onegai!! Comfy atmosphere and polite staff - will come back again! read more

Chubby TAN - Delicious curry to pair with the gyutan & lemon soda!! Keep it coming onegai!! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Perfection of the meat. gyutan was so juicy and perfectly cooked, it's so soft i was able to cut through with one bite. amazing. read more

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We've been to Chubby Tan several times now, and it has become one of our favorite spots in New York. The quality has been consistently excellent every visit. The grilled beef tongue is incredibly tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, and the set meals are well-balanced with delicious sides that make the whole experience satisfying. The staff are always friendly and attentive, and the food arrives quickly even when the restaurant is busy. We also love the cozy atmosphere and watching everything being prepared on the grill. read more

Chubby Tan has an amazing thick cut beef tongue. Hats off to the presentation of all the dishes. There was a lot of delicacy and attention to detail in every dish. Dipping the meats into the yam sauce really elevated the flavor. Was really cool watching the chef cook the meats in a rather faded glass panel that basically became a smoke box. I would 100% recommend getting any set where you can try all the different types of meat and having it with the beefy broth soup was also a pleasant surprise! read more

Got the signature set and everything was so good. The different cuts of tongues all had great texture. Would definitely come back again. read more

Chubby TAN - Signature Set - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The combo S++++ is the best and great customer service!!!!!!!!!! Interior is great they only have 15seats available. They don't take reservations ", first OEM first serve read more

I've never had beef tongue anything like this in New York. Amazing experience, S+++ is very worth it.

This is one of the best beef tongue spots I've tried. The tongue was sliced to the perfect thickness and grilled just right -- tender, juicy, and full of flavor without being chewy. The seasoning was simple but very well balanced, allowing the natural taste of the meat to stand out. The texture was especially impressive, with a slight crisp on the outside and softness inside. The portion size was generous, and the quality felt very consistent throughout the meal. Service was attentive and efficient, and the overall dining environment was comfortable. If you enjoy beef tongue, this place is definitely worth visiting. I would gladly come back again. read more

Chubby TAN - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Honestly really disappointed with my experience. The service and policies made no sense, being told food can't be taken to-go because it 'won't be good after a few minutes' is ridiculous, especially when most restaurants allow takeout. Further I've had reheated beef tongue before and if I the customer don't mind the 'not good' beef tongue they should just allow it. It felt inflexible and unnecessarily difficult. This also isn't my first issue with this hospitality group. After previously dining at one of their other locations, I experienced severe stomach issues shortly after eating their wagyu hot pot, which made me hesitant to return. Overall, between the inflexible policies and my past experience, I won't be coming back read more

The soup, salad, and curry were all delicious! However, the beef tongue that they are known for was a bit of a hit-or-miss, as some pieces turned out quite chewy. Overall, it was a good experience, but probably not somewhere I'd return to. read more

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New beef tongue spot in the east village!! Super tender cuts and the sides are also fab. The ikura rice is not a must get. Sides of rice are also on the smaller side. read more

Chubby TAN - Combo A - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I had the combo set S+++, it was good, I love the thick cut the most, definitely coming back! read more

Chubby TAN - Set S+ - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

got the uni roe bowl and it was a nice pleasant well balanced meal. really enjoyed the soup and salad too read more

Got the combo B. The miso sauce they give perfectly matches the beef tongue. I also enjoyed the different cuts. For yakitori the m9 short plates was divine and melts on your mouth. Lastly the mentaiko zucchini was nice and fresh. read more

We had a great time here. Get the ikura rice and thick gyutan! The combos all come with taste sides as well. read more

Got so excited to see this restaurant from Tokyo opening in nyc! Both my partner and I felt like it was comparable to its counterpart from Tokyo. It definitely satisfy any beef tongue cravings. The only difference being that it would be more cooked than how Japan does it. I asked and it's due to adjusting to local flavors and food safety reasons. Overall great experience. Ambiance was immersive with open kitchen/grill setup. Service was attentive too. read more

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Chubby TAN is one of Chubby Group's newest restaurant concepts and it is amazing. The restaurant focuses around different cuts of beef tongue and the thick cut offered here is personally my favorite out of all their other restaurants. Presentation is great and you get to watch the chef cook right in front of you. Their sets are very similar, and I believe all come with the must try thick-cut tongue. The ikura rice add on is well worth it, as it is bursting with salmon flavor. The lemon soda was very refreshing as well. read more

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The food was actually really good!! The beef quality really stood out -- both the wagyu and the beef tongue were tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Everything tasted fresh without being overly greasy. read more

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I had the combo C and it was absolutely outstanding. The beef tongue was incredibly tender with a rich, savory flavor that was perfectly balanced cooked just right. The A5 wagyu was the real star of the meal beautifully marbled melt in your mouth delicious. Every piece felt indulgent without being overwhelming. Personally really enjoyed the miso soup, the meat incredibly soft. To top it off, the lemon soda was very refreshing. The environment was very clean and well maintained, which made the whole dining experience even more enjoyable . Overall, an exceptional dining experience high quality, well-prepared, and completely satisfying. I'll definitely be coming back for this again. read more

Chubby TAN - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The thick cut beef tongue was great and yummy. It tasted just like what I had in Japan. The service was also excellent. The server explained to us about every course that was gave to us read more

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Food was quick to come out and service was great! Very aesthetically pleasing and the tongue was super tender. Highly recommend for all to try! read more

Chubby TAN - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York