Clean, peaceful space! Our waitress Gia was super welcoming and treated us with so much care. The food was so so good! All you can eat and we ate like we're VIP chubby club members. Anyways, 10/10. read more

Wagyu Factory - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Gia was grate! She was super helpful and made us fell so welcomed. The food is also spectacular!

Wagyu Factory was an amazing experience! We will be returning again. Gia was so helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you Wagyu Factory team! read more

We had a fantastic experience at Wagyu Factory! The food quality was absolutely incredible--every cut was beautifully marbled, tender, and packed with flavor. ​What really took the night to the next level, though, was the attentive service. A huge shoutout to Gia, who looked after us perfectly. She gave us excellent recommendations on what to order and shared some awesome tips on the best ways to grill and pair everything. ​If you're looking for top-tier food and staff who genuinely care about your dining experience, this is the spot. We will definitely be back! read more

The service was amazing, Gia was very attentive and even cooked for us since we were the first ones in! The meat was disappointing, it was way too fatty. Usually with the Wagyu meat I'm looking for the meat to melt in my mouth but I ended up chewing forever. The seafood was also very flat but the scallops and seaweed were the highlight. the restaurant looks really nice and clean. I would recommend the truffle fries and the matcha ice cream, they were really tasty. read more

Service was great. Our server, Talia, was incredibly friendly and easy to get along with and talk to. The shift supervisor, Duncan, is a mad man who seems to be able to do everything all at once like a super hero. Seriously, he was everywhere, making things run smoothly. I will say that we did not enjoy the flavor of the meat as much as we had hoped. I'm not really sure what it was, but we just have enjoyed other places more. The service is really what saved this experience for us. Overall it was a good experience and we are glad we tried it, but im not sure we would come back. read more

This place was decent. It's my first time at a place that serves all you can eat Wagyu beef. We made a reservation for a weeknight and they were able to accommodate our party of 7. Our waitress explained the menu to us, but that was about it. We didn't really hear from them again and had questions, but gave up halfway through the meal. The food was decent. It reminds me of Korean bbq, but with Wagyu beef. I also got a Wagyu slider, which was okay, but stick to the meat so you don't fill up on carbs. The inside does feel as but cramped, but the night we went had no big crowds and no long waits. I don't mind trying this again, but I'm told chubby cattle is better so I'll have to try chubby cattle before I decide which of the two is better. read more

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It was our first time dining at a Chubby Group restaurant and our server Gia let us know about joining the Chubby membership which will let you have a discounted member price for meals across all Chubby group restaurants and also on your birthday you get credit for a free meal. We came to celebrate my 2 boys' graduation and they are teenage boys who love meat. The wagyu beef selection was amazing and the meat quality was really good. The Wagyu beef toro literally melted in our mouth. I'm not sure if it's full service or not but our server Gia was so sweet she cooked for us most of the time. I really liked the sesame cold tofu and the house salad. We got the premium plan which came with unlimited soda and dessert we can order egg tart, cake rolls and ice cream. My boys definitely ate their money's worth! read more

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Had the best experience at Wagyu Factory. We opted for the select menu with member discount on Thursday night after son's promotion ceremony to celebrate as my boys love Wagyu. So many great cuts of Wagyu & burger, enjoyed sashimi, fries, wings, chicken karage, spinach side, corn cheese. 90 minutes, 6 orders each time wait of 3 min. In between. Service was amazing by Talia & food runners. It was quiet enough in a booth for a lovely conversation. Enjoyed several servings of ice cream. Thank you so much!!! read more

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Made a reservation on Yelp - highly recommend. Was able to sit about a 5min wait. Everything is ordered off the iPad, no snack bar like chubby cattle. Duncan our server was solid, and very fast. We ordered a bunch and he helped clear the dishes promptly. Hits A5 ootoro, fatty melts in your mouth 5/5 Argentina shrimp- huge shrimp! And delicious 5/5 Scallops garlic noodles 4/5 Wagyu Bibimpab 4/5 Misses: Unagi, i recommend grilling as it comes cold and semi hard 3/5 Shrimp tempura-too much breading 3/5 Match green tea ice cream 3/5 not a strong matcha flavor more like a vanilla Egg tart 2/5 pastry itself was stale custard We also ordered a bunch more and would note that items don't come in order so it's a little hard to remember what you're missing. The iPad helps though since you can see what you ordered read more

Wagyu Factory - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Gia held down the fort as the only server working that morning! She was friendly and took the time to explain the ordering process since it was our first visit. Ordering through the iPad was quick and easy, the food was great with plenty of options, and the overall experience was excellent. Definitely recommend! read more

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Amazing food, service the best with all managers and servers. Absolutely will be back as the ambiance is very chill and don't feel you have to be in a hurry. Thank you for having me and family and our church friends! Will be back before you know it :) read more

Wagyu Factory is a high end AYCE wagyu BBQ spot and is part of the Chubby Cattle group of restaurants. This location is similar to how a Korean BBQ place operates. Ordering is done strictly through an IPad or communicated to one's server. One is allowed to order 6 items at a time, and then must wait 3 minutes before ordering any more. They have 2 menu options: Select ($50 - limited meat options and only available on weekday lunches) and Premium ($70). Premium Wagyu ($70) - This option included quite a few cuts of M9 beef (Australia's highest standard, and options included ribeye, short rib, wagyu steak, top blade). However the best beef options were the A5 wagyu brisket and A5 wagyu ootoro. Both were extremely thin and had so much flavor and I would recommend getting those exclusively! It only took 2 seconds for these cuts to cook on the grill on each side. There were veggie options to choose from including salads, edamame, kimchi, zucchini, potato, mushrooms, etc. Other items included: sashimi, suchi, handrolls, takoyaki, calamari, chicken kaarage, shrimp tempura, dumplings, and so much more. For dessert their matcha ice cream was excellent as well as their egg custard tarts. Overall service was outstanding here, and the quality of items and options were great! This is probably the best Chubby Cattle restaurant I have tried. Pricing is fair for the quality of meats and options that they offer. read more

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Absolutely love the food here! The tablet makes it so easy to order more meats, sides, and drinks without having to chase down someone. High quality meats without a doubt. If you're unsure of how to prepare the meat, someone will help you figure it out. Sides are tasty but can be filling. On the expensive side but you won't regret the AYCE meat for the price. I do think the ventilation has been great each time I've been. There are no windows in the seating area, quite dark with the lighting, and music can make the place loud. Overall, would recommend anyone wanting to try premium bbq here. read more

I really wanted Korean bbq when we were down in the area. We made reservations but it wasn't needed for the week night. Our waitress Talia was great and very sweet. The food was delicious and fun as well. My daughter was free and enjoyed the chicken karaage, miso soup, and vanilla ice cream. read more

Great food and service, the quality of the meat is amazing. Duncan was really nice and helpful, thank you!

My first impression was, "Great location without the crowds." We had a great time at Wagyu Factory Lake Forest, the food was great and our server Abraham was exceptional! He checked in on us often, was friendly, attentive and informative on all the menu items. The menu was expansive, the food quality was great, and we loved our server who made our family welcome at the table. Thank you for an awesome dining experience! Loved the easy ordering options on the tablet and the food service was quick. The menu was expansive from appetizers to meat options, cold dishes, desserts and more. Endless choices for everyone at the table. The lasting impression? "Great service, delicious food and menu options, great hospitality!" read more

Wagyu Factory - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

First time here and loved it! Our server Duncan was excellent and checked on us several times throughout our meal.

While looking for a new Ayce bbq spot, we stumbled upon this place and decided to give it a try. The atmosphere of the place is really cool with tons of thematic decorations, and a wide variety of things you can order. The server, Talia, was also super kinda and accommodating throughout the experience. She was always on it with water refills and checked in when needed - grill changes and orders came fast as well. While the meat was good quality and delicious, with so much wagyu on the menu it can definitely get really heavy. Even when trying to pair it with other sides, it was hard to eat a lot. It's tasty but the end stretch becomes harder as you try to get your value out of the Ayce (especially cause it's pricy). They do have membership options to help reduce the price if that's something you're interested in! read more

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Great experience. Excellent meat. Gia helped us and was so friendly. Will definitely be coming back.

Just went for the first time. Gia was incredible. The food was perfect, and we can't wait to go back!

Talia was amazing. She went over the menu and gave good recommendations. Food was pretty good. The vibe was lively.

Love loved this place! The meats all melted in my mouth and side dishes were super good. Got seated pretty quick and server was really nice . read more

Wagyu Factory - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Thank you Gia for the awesome service and knowledge of the menu. We didn't have to wait to be seated and the service was prompt. read more

Wagyu Factory - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Had another phenomenal experience at the Wagyu Factory. Their operational efficiency is much improved from their soft opening, understandable so). Jaden, our server, was attentive, friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable about the meat. I'd highly recommend this place because it takes reservations, parking is easy, and it is not too crowded. Food, as always the case in the chubby group, is amazing. read more

Best resto in Lake Forest? Had an amazing dinner here with some friends. This location is on the smaller side, but we still had no wait on a weeknight around 6. Huge shoutout to our server Talia who was the only front of house working that night but still did an awesome job keeping all the tables happy and everything running smoothly. Service never felt rushed or neglected. And of course the meat quality was exactly what I expect from Chubby Group -- same amazing grade and flavor. Highly recommend for a nice treat! read more

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Food is excellent! It's our first time at this location and our super awesome server Gia was very helpful! She is great!! Would come back not just for the food but for her service as well. read more

I like that all chubby group location each have a different unique feel to them. I like that this wagyu factory in lake forest has a grill compared to the tustin location which used hot pot shabu style. All the meats here are tender and delicious. Service is great and fast. You can reserve on yelp which helps a lot. Prices are $60 for members, that includes a variety of wagyu cuts. Overall solid place and would definitely come back read more

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The only standout item is the M9 Wagyu short rib -- that one is genuinely good. Unfortunately, every other meat we tried was mediocre at best and overly seasoned. We ordered brisket and toro and specifically requested no seasoning, but the cuts were strange: not Korean-style thin, not thick either -- just awkwardly cut, which affected both texture and grilling. Another big issue: the grill was extremely dirty. It looked like it hadn't been properly cleaned between tables, which is pretty unacceptable for a BBQ place. They seriously need to step up their table and grill sanitation. Service is where things really fall apart. They are severely understaffed, and even when the restaurant is nearly empty, it takes forever to get seated. First visit: waited 15 minutes after being told it would be 5 minutes, then left. Second visit: had a reservation and still didn't get seated until 10 minutes past the reservation time. Once seated, ordering and receiving food is painfully slow. The manager is a huge problem. He has a bad attitude and acts like customers are inconveniencing him just by asking for service. On my first visit, I asked for a menu and said we were ready to order. He responded with, "Oh, place order on iPad, ok..." -- except there was no iPad on the table. Don't assume every customer magically knows your system, and definitely don't give attitude about it. Honestly, if this place weren't part of the Chubby Cattle group, I would never come back. The membership/NFT pricing is the only reason it's even remotely worth considering. Without that value, this wouldn't be a repeat spot at all. read more

Wagyu Factory - Look at how gross this looks when you wipe the meat on the grill.... - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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Food was great and is located at a very convenient location. Talia, our server, was especially attentive and quick! She was super nice! read more

The food and service are very good. Gia was our server. She's very friendly and has a good customer service skill. This location is a small space and they don't have the fresh food bars for you to grab food. Everything to be ordered and there are not many servers so the food won't be quick. read more

Wagyu Factory - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

This location only HAS BBQ NO HOTPOT fyi. Wagyu Factory offers a refined 90-minute dining experience where you can order new dishes every 3 minutes--perfect pacing without feeling rushed. Gia & Dancan delivered warm, thoughtful service that elevated the entire meal and made the experience feel personal and memorable. The A5 wagyu was outstanding, and the tom yum soup was perfectly balanced--not overpowering at all. The marinated meats were flavorful yet subtle, letting the quality of the meat shine. Ending with matcha ice cream was a lovely final touch. read more

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First time coming to Wagyu Factory. It was pretty empty during lunch, with only about three parties the entire time we were there. Our server Jaden was super nice, very attentive, and took the time to explain everything, which we really appreciated. The food was great overall. The only downside was that the meat cuts weren't very consistent. Some pieces were thick while others were thin, even though they were the same item and we ordered multiple portions. Aside from that, the service really stood out. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Wagyu Factory - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Talia was awesome as a server and giving us a great first time experience at wagyu factory. She was great with suggestions and helped cooked some food on the grill There was an assortment of high quality means ranging from Australian to Japanese cuts. We did the premium all you can eat 18 different meats. You can order 6 items every 3 minutes. Loved all the sides and marinades. Will definitely come back read more

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Shout out to Gia for a great BBQ experience with great cuts of Wagyu, pork belly and more, along with tasty side dishes, appetizers, sushi and dessert. Go premium for the best cuts! Much better than the Wagyu spot before so give it another try if you haven't been. read more

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Really nice atmosphere, great food/cuts, ample selection, well worth the cost. Duncan took great care of us, excellent service!

Thank you so much Talia for an amazing dinner. This was such a great meal for the boys. If you want a memorable meal of wagyu and amazing seafood this is where you go! For a birthday meal we really at an amazing amount of food. Seriously the Wagyu thick steak and the marinated pork was so great. The sashimi special is an order. Yellowtail hand roll OMG. Where else can you get these premium cuts and just keep on ordering. When they say AYCE it's the truth. The ordering system is so awesome. Very simple and great pictures make ordering a breeze. Don't forget to close it out with a green tea ice cream. read more

Wagyu Factory - Awesome photo of my cuz. - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Service was awesome and the food is always great ever since I have been coming here for the past year. Gia went above and beyond by cooking for us so that we can enjoy our meal without to cook it ourselves read more

Delicious Korean barbecue; amazing service; food quality is great! Food came fast. Would recomend

Been here a few times and tonight's dining experience warrants a Yelp review. Not sure if the earlier times we went they were still training staff but tonight was perfect. We always come for an early dinner around 5:30PM to beat the dinner rush. Right about when we end our meal, there are parties waiting outside. On the weekends, it is PREMIUM pricing only ($69.99), no other options. During the weekday, there are cheaper tiers. Yes the price is steep but the quality of meat and fish you get here is unlike anywhere else in the area. You order from an iPad. Up to 6 items can be sent to the kitchen every 3 minutes. Dining limit of 90 mins. The menu is huge. I highly recommend trying all the wagyu meats - our favorite is the short rib cubes. They also have seafood, sushi, sashimi, soups, cooked food (chicken karaage, fries, dumplings, calamari, and a new option - a wagyu burger, size of a slider), and desserts. Drinks are also included (canned soda). Staff here is attentive and efficient with the grill change, you don't even have to ask. If you think you'll be eating here at least 4 more times this coming year, the Chubby Club membership might be a good fit for perks and discounts. Ask your server about this. Clean establishment. Great service. Pricey but worth the food you get. Thanks to our sever, Duncan, who made sure to give us a great dining experience here. And now because we're members, well be back. Lol. read more

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