The food was very good, the meat was well marinated, and our server Valeria was great!

We finally had the chance to try this spot after seeing numerous TikToks about it. We went on a random day and honestly, the wait wasn't too bad. It took about an hour before we got seated so we spent our time at DuoDuo Snacks across the street until we were called. Once we got seated, that's when the excitement started. They have a great selection of ala carte items as well as preset menus. The price for the 2 people preset menu was affordable and definitely looked like it would feed us both. Meat quality was on point. Everything tasted amazing. Their signature sauce made by combining a creamy sesame paste base with soy sauce and vinegar was the star. Joshua Favin was Joshua Fabulous that night. His service was impeccable and added to our overall experience. Update: We went again a week later with a few of our friends. We got the 4-5 people preset menu and it definitely had some heavy hitters. We had a total of 7 meat dishes, the kimchi fried rice, and some drinks. Our server this time was Nicholas. He was such a personable guy and tended to all of our needs for the evening. His service for our table was stellar! We didn't lift a finger all night. We had an incredible time. read more

This place just opened recently, and I really enjoyed my experience here. Our sever was Neal, and he was very nice and helpful to our table. He was very positive, moved fast, and always helped us with our requests. The food there was amazing. We got the combo set for 4-5 people, and there were so many meat choices. The presentation of them was beautiful, and we enjoyed the marinated meats the most. There were also 6 sides presented when you get your table. They're refillable if you order one of the combo sets I believe. The interior looked so cool and futuristic, almost like you were in another world. There were screens all over the place, and the place was new and clean. read more

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the man is really nice and food is also good. I Really like the meals and wonderful service! It!b!n read more

I saw mostly 5 star reviews for this new restaurant so I came to try it out Long wait times even on a weeknight, so plan accordingly. I also know someone who put their name down, went home and came back because the wait was over 1 hr. They give 10 min leniency after they call your name. I noticed there was a patio and a waiting room by overhearing the hostess. Unsure what the criteria is, but we weren't offered to go wait in those areas. I also heard some guests had reservations, and I think that's reserved for high level chubby members. I guess you gotta spend a lot of money to get that privilege. Otherwise, expect to wait a while like the rest of us. The ipad where you put your name down is in front of the restaurant, but most people come through the back bc that's where the parking lot is. Our server Bryant was probably the best part about the restaurant experience. He was attentive, and can tell he's out here working hard. I saw him be in charge of a couple of tables besides ours. I think because he was in charge of so many tables, he didn't get to come check on us as often. I also read some other reviewers that the servers cook our meats for us. It wasn't the case for us. They load the meat on the grill and that's it. We flip it/cut it ourselves. We went with the 2-3 people combo, and it ran $90 or so since we have membership. The most tender cut for me was the rib finger. The ginseng one is supposedly their signature, but didn't taste anything ginseng about it. Most of their meats are marinaded, and the marinade is pretty similar to one another. That's why the sesame paste sauce that is usually used in hot pots was a weird idea. I didn't think that sauce went with the meats. They also have other sauces if you ask. It came in a 3 section tray that had a dry rub usually for skewers, a vinegary one, and a garlic tasting one. The garlic one was the best. I also asked for salt and sesame oil, and Bryant gave it to us. The sides included kimchi, potato salad, lettuce, tofu skin, pickled radish, pickle cabbage with cucumber, and seaweed salad. I guess they were trying to do the fusion with Korean and Chinese here. Didn't think any of them tasted exceptional. I think I liked the tofu skin the most. So... overall a 3.5 for the food. The service is a 5/5. Would I come back? Maybe... it is slightly more expensive than Baekjong across the street if you're only ordering food for 2-3 people. I think I liked the sides from them more. Out of the chubby group restaurants I have tried, I think Chubby Cattle is the best because it's AYCE. read more

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Bryant was our server, he was amazing. Very attentive and constantly came by to check in on us even though it was busy on a Thursday night! This review is nothing against him, if you go try it out, Bryant is your guy. I'm giving this a 3 star not because it represents all the food, but because there was a lot of inconsistencies with the food. One thing I recall having trouble with is cooking the food! There was not a lot of space for the fats to drop in the pit, this would start fires well beyond the length of the tongs - I had to constantly wait for fire to die down and rotate around the pit like some imaginary bonfire was in the middle -_- The marinated pork belly was great, so was the rib fingers! I cannot say the other meats were great cuts, they would heavily require the sauces.. speaking of sauces, I don't think the sesame paste had any business being there. Don't get me started on ssamjang (soybean paste), that also did not mesh well with the types of meat. The star was the semi-spicy skewer sauce, that seemed to work best with the non marinated meats. Bryant did suggest us the 2-3 person combo, great amount of food. Even if they only give one rice, we get unlimited potato salad (with our membership), which I thought was the best side they had. I did not like the seaweed or kimchi much.. felt like it was preserved. There was a worry about wait times, the yelp sign in has some wildly inaccurate estimates. Always assume the max wait time +10-15mins. That's what we noticed with others around us as we waited. Would I come here again? Maybe if we selected meats instead of a combo.. maybe. But the sides were overall disappointing. Who knows.. read more

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Long wait but very good! Jacky was our server and the absolute best. He's hilarious and made the dining experience even better. I always find it awkward when the servers cook for you since it's an extra person there but he was chill. The meat was all fresh, sides were good, and soup was yummy. The cold noodles is also a must. It was perfect to pair with the meat. Would skip the corn cheese though. read more

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Jacky was great at taking care of our party, not only was he attentive but he also had great knowledge regarding the menu! The food was excellent, as expected from the Chubby group. I really liked the cut with the pineapple! read more

This place was sooo good! We ordered the 2-person combo and it was such a good deal for the amount of food you get. Everything was fresh and delicious. Also... about the peanut sauce!! I normally don't like peanut sauce, but theirs is so good. I was putting it on everything. The service was amazing too. Our server was so friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. I can't wait to come back! Only thing is - my boyfriend's birthday is July 5th and we came on July 3rd and they couldn't honor the birthday discount (1 day prior & 1 day after bday). read more

overall: food was decent and pretty good experience. service: everyone was super friendly especially our server Jayden. ambiance: can get pretty busy. we went on a tuesday night around 7p and the wait was around an hour. parking: parking can be difficult due to how busy it is. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

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The Ultimate SGV Hype is Real. Mama Xita BBQ in Temple City is officially the hottest newly opened restaurant in the SGV right now, and the hours-long lines prove it. But here is the ultimate pro-tip: do not just stand there and wait in line. Walk right up to the front door and put your name into the iPad on the Yelp waitlist. They will notify you when your table is ready, saving you a ton of standing around. The Food & Concept If you've been to Chubby Cattle, you already know the vibe since Mama Xita is part of their chain. However, there is a major twist: this location is not all-you-can-eat. This is a highly popular, famous BBQ chain from China rooted in northeastern Chinese culinary myths, a region famous for its incredible cattle and sheep. They only do à la carte here, and it can get pricey. Your best bet is to order one of their curated sets, though even the cheapest set for two starts around $98. Service & Experience The service absolutely makes up for the premium price tag. Our waitress, Evelyn, was incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful. She took care of all the hard work by cooking the meat perfectly right at our table, delivering an overall excellent dining experience. The Parking Nightmare The only major downside is the location's logistics. Parking in this shopping center is an absolute nightmare. Because it shares a lot with several other massively popular restaurants, finding a spot is a real challenge. Give yourself plenty of extra time to hunt for parking, or consider ridesharing if you want to avoid the headache! read more

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As someone who was born and raised in Shenyang in the 1980s, I have a deep attachment to traditional Northeastern Chinese charcoal BBQ. To be honest, I didn't come with high expectations since I rarely visit this brand even in Shenyang. It isn't exactly known for great value there--but today my family treated us. That said, this meal pleasantly surprised me. One thing I really appreciated was how the restaurant introduces Shenyang-style BBQ to American customers. Unlike Korean BBQ in Los Angeles, our BBQ is heavily influenced by Korean-Chinese cuisine, with a sesame sauce made from sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, scallions, and cilantro. The marinated meats also tend to have a slightly sweet flavor. Our server, Neal, spent several minutes explaining all of this in English before we ordered, and I really respect that effort. We ordered the 4-5 person combo, plus bibimbap, cold noodles, and dry-aged beef tongue. My daughter absolutely loved the beef tongue--it was rich, juicy, and probably her favorite dish. Chubby Group has always had solid beef quality in my experience. The meat was excellent, but what impressed me even more were the small details. The seasoned tofu strips were simple but perfectly balanced. The soybean paste soup immediately made me want a bowl of rice--it honestly reminded me of home. The buckwheat cold noodles were another highlight. The broth wasn't overly sweet or sour, nor was it as salty as the classic Shenyang version. It found a really nice balance. The bibimbap portion was huge, though the seasoning could have been a little stronger. Neal provided great service, was patient, and even helped grill the meat. It's exciting to see this group expanding so quickly, and I hope they continue to succeed. I'd love to see more authentic Shenyang flavors become popular here in the U.S. read more

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餐厅环境优美舒适，装修特别好看。我们三个人一共花了200块。Jacky 很热情服务的很周到。菜品的味道也很好，芝士红薯一般般，别的都很好吃。下次还会再去！ The restaurant has a beautiful, comfortable atmosphere and a really attractive interior. The three of us spent a total of 200 yuan. Jacky was very welcoming and provided attentive service. The food tasted great, too; the cheesy sweet potato was just average, but everything else was delicious. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Food was excellent especially the banchan & the high quality meats. Sauce was very tasty. Michael provided great service & kept the banchan coming. Will definitely come back! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

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Valeria was the best server and was extra sweet. 5 star review is for her! Food was about a 4 read more

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We had a wonderful experience! The BBQ was delicious, with fresh, high-quality food and great flavors. What really made our visit special was Katherine. She was friendly, attentive, and provided outstanding service from start to finish. She made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us throughout our meal with a smile. Thank you, Katherine, for making our dining experience so enjoyable. We will definitely be back! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

Service was great and food was phenomenal! Our server Nick is so patient helping us. Totally worth it! read more

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Another one in the books with Mamaxita. We had a slight issue with our grill, but nothing that got in the way of us enjoying our time. You can order a set to enjoy, or a la carte on items you like more. The restaurant was busy and loud! I was told to knock on our meat for good luck, so I did! Here's to my lucky meat! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - July 2026 - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

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This is a nice change from the AYCE places like Chubby Cattle or traditional Korean BQ places that have time limits. I appreciate that since this is not AYCE, you don't have the time pressure. The simplest way to describe it would be Chubby Cattle meets Baekjeong. The visit didn't start in the best note. I got there early (around 4) and the manager (I think his name is Jin) didn't seem very enthusiastic and was quite cold when I asked when we can start to sign in. This is kind of on par with all the managers at the rest of the Chubby Concepts (except for Betty at Chubby Mart). Anyway, on to the restaurant itself. If you're planning to visit, FYI, the line started around 4:25 pm with a 5 pm opening. The sign in process on the iPad was pretty chaotic. I'd recommend to the management that they start the sign in earlier and not at 5 pm when they open. If you get here by 5 pm, you should be able to get a table within 30 minutes. Although I was third in line, there were five parties ahead of me...not sure how that happened. As for the food, we got the 2-3 person set. It's definitely enough for 2 people, not sure about 3. If you're still hungry, you can order other Ala carts meats and dishes and add it to the meal. The meat and AYCE side dishes were all very good. We opted for the seaweed soup which was a little delayed. We actually couldn't finish so we had a little bit of leftovers that we took home. The watermelon juice was very good and not too sweet. Evelyn, our server, was very friendly and offered to cook our meats but we went ahead and grilled on our own. If I come back with more people, I might stop opt for the 2-3 person set and add other meat entrees. On a side note, the urinals in the men's restroom are literally a foot off the ground. Who designed this? LOL read more

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Had a great experience at Mama Xita BBQ in Temple City! The quality of the meat was really good, and everything tasted even better straight off the grill. Our server, Jayden, was excellent. He cooked the meat for us, was super attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great service definitely makes a difference, and Jayden took really good care of us. Good food, great BBQ experience, and excellent service. Definitely coming back! read more

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Brandon lee was awesome. We were shocked that the staff cooked the food . But they cooked it to perfection. Love the charcoal flavor of all the frilled meats. read more

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I've been wanting to check out this location, saw the nft event post and got accepted. I brought 5 new friends to check this place out with me. And they loved it! We got the largest set for the table. We ordered the watermelon juice that was really refreshing and great for this type of summer heat. It was delicious. Our host, Peter, did an amazing job on explaining and cooking the meat. It was really an enjoyable experience where you didn't have to cook. As a person who normally does the cooking at sit in bbq restaurants, it was a relaxing experience for me. Peter was very attentive to our table, he changed the grill each time we had dif meat cooked on it so that the burnt flavor wouldn't contaminated the other dishes. The meat box tho.. gotta knock on it for them to reveal the beef inside. Interesting and unique display. Overall experience will come again with new friends for them to enjoy this type of atmosphere and service. read more

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Came on a wednesday afternoon. Isabella provided such fantastic service. Amazing cuts, clean, and good sides. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

The wait was definitely on the longer side 1.5 hrs, but once we were seated, everything else made up for it. The meat quality was top-notch. The meat tender, juicy, and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality, and honestly, it's the kind of place where the meat speaks for itself. Big shoutout to our server, Jacky. He was awesome--super chill, attentive without hovering, and helped cook the meat for us to make sure everything came out perfectly. Great service really elevated the whole experience. Overall, aside from the wait, we had a really great meal. Great food, great service, and definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Food is great. Meat quality is great. Typical Korean bbq. Lots of sides. Utensils are clean. Order 2-3 people size and lots of meat and protein. Server is Jacky who is friendly and passionate. Price is deep. Parking is challenging. Noise level is high. Good for hanging out with friends and families. So spoiled in SGV area, plenty of Korean bbq like this to eat around so not that much thrilled though in my opinion considering price and parking. read more

really good food with even better service!! Katherine was absolutely amazing with our group. definitely coming back -- thank you!! read more

10/10 experience! Food was sooo delicious and the service was amazing. Valeria was attentive and always had a smile on her face. She made sure our banchan was always filled and made frequent grill changes without us even asking. I loved all the different sauce options we were given, the sesame one being my favorite. I also appreciated the high quality lettuce we were given to wrap our meat in. Wait time was 40 minutes on a Monday for a party of 3 at 6pm. There's a Daiso and TJ Maxx in the same plaza so lots of places you can kill time in. read more

Honestly... sorry but I wouldn't come back. I can't understand if it's a Korean bbq or Chinese. Either way... the least favorable meat I ever had. Except briskets, all meats were marinated. Super sweet or salty! Including their signature sauce was too sweet. They have something called Korean cuisine which isn't totally Korean at all. I leave 2stars because the server was kind at least. If you want a decent bbq, go across the street. read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Steak - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

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We had a great experience at Mama Xita. The meat was delicious and high quality. Rachel was friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would come back again! read more

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We had a wonderful dining experience at Xi Ta Lao Tai Tai! The food was fresh, flavorful, and the quality exceeded our expectations. The meat was delicious, and everything was served quickly. A special thank you to Joshua for his outstanding service. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His professionalism and warm attitude made our visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this restaurant, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

A welcome addition to the SGV. Part of chubby club, With competitors across the street, Mama Xita exceeds those in many ways from the service, food quality as well as what you get for the price. Our server was Peter and he was a great server. He would cook the meat on the grill and let us know approximately when we should flip it or when it would be done each time as well as which sauce is recommended for the meat, very knowledgeable., He also realized that our stove wasn't performing well so he went above and beyond to get us situated at a new table. I definitely recommend going for the 4-5 person set if you have a larger party. We had a party of 4, and it was plenty of food. The meat quality was excellent, Everything was tender. The favorite was the signature a5 Wagyu. Super tender, melts in your mouth. I like that you have the option for original or marinated for some of the meats to cater to everyone. Definitely come give them a try. I would be patient as they are still new and working out the kinks for checking in as we got our text our table was ready but still had to wait a little bit. read more

Many KOLs and influencers have recommended this restaurant online, so I had high expectations. However, I was quite disappointed. For the price you pay, there are many other places where you can enjoy much better quality meat. The food is expensive, but the biggest issue was the quality of the meat. It simply wasn't fresh, and the texture was disappointing. Most of the meat is heavily marinated, which makes me wonder if the marinade is being used to cover up the lack of freshness. Instead of enhancing the natural flavor of the meat, the seasoning completely overpowers it. Even the marinated dishes were overly sweet, as if too much sugar had been added. To be honest, I've had much better Korean BBQ at many ordinary Korean restaurants for a lower price. The only highlight of the experience was the service. The staff were professional, attentive, and friendly throughout the meal, and I truly appreciate their excellent hospitality. I think visiting once is enough. I personally wouldn't return, as the food quality simply doesn't justify the price. read more

Great food and even better service! Isabelle was incredibly attentive and made our experience amazing. I never had to ask for a grill change because she was always one step ahead and ready to help. Her friendly, attentive service made our meal so enjoyable. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Isabella was really nice and provided with great service to our first time dining in mama xita read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

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Isabella is the best. She brings joys to our table. The good qualities are great. Great location and great service and atmosphere!! read more

Mama Xita BBQ - Korean Near Me - Temple City, California

This was our first time visiting this restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The service was disorganized from the moment we arrived. When we first checked in with the host, we were told that a table would be available as soon as the rest of our party arrived. However, after everyone had checked in, we were suddenly told the wait would be at least another hour. The explanation was that another party kept changing their reservation, and the restaurant continued accommodating those changes instead of honoring guests who had already checked in and were waiting. The waitlist system was confusing, inconsistent, and poorly managed. We felt like we were given inaccurate information and left waiting because the restaurant prioritized constant reservation changes over customers who were already there. Overall, the lack of organization and poor communication made for a frustrating first impression. We won't be returning unless the restaurant improves how it manages its waitlist and communicates with guests. read more

My coworker invited me here to celebrate my belated birthday and it surpassed my expectations of service and taste! Jacky was extremely personable, attentive, and interacted with us so kindly! I really appreciated his attentiveness. He helped create an exciting yet calming dining experience. Thanks Jacky!! There is a bit of a wait as it does get very busy! So plan accordingly! It does get kind of loud with chatter and music but it's not overwhelming! read more

Food was tasty, wait staff was handsome and atmosphere was comfortable. Shout out to Jayden, our server, for good charm and attitude. Would request his section again for a good time. read more

We had a great dinner date today! Peter was our server and he did a wonderful job always checking up on us, being attentive, and literally running around serving all his tables! The food was good and the presentation was great too. Tip: arrive at 4:30PM to sign yourself up early before they open. Wait is insane! read more

Food service Ambiance It was a very delicious dinner and our server Bryant and Rene are amazing. Definitely will come back read more