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Best sukiyaki in town imo! Ingredients are high quality, fresh, and tasty. would also recommend trying out the hand rolls here there they are also really good! read more

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We had such a great time overall! The food was delicious, but what really made the experience stand out was the service. Our server, Scarlett and Brandon were absolutely wonderful. They were always on top of everything, bringing out what we needed with perfect timing and checking in regularly to make sure we were enjoying our meal. read more

Came back with two of my friends, and to my surprise there were some changes to the menu! There's no longer a dedicated sukiyaki experience, which was a little sad because I'd been looking forward to trying that this time. However, the food is still amazing. The meat is so tender and the wagyu bone broth is gently savory. My favorite hand roll is the wagyu tartar - highly recommend! While the AC wasn't working for the first half of our dinner, Scarlett nonetheless was super attentive and sweet - she checked in often to provide napkins for dabbing sweat, or refills on ice water. :) Sitting in front of a hot pot when it's ninety-five degrees outside was tough, so her efforts were really appreciated! read more

We had reservations for 6:30pm seating and were seated upon checking in. Atmosphere is a very intimate and cozy vibe which is perfect for any small or individual parties looking for a comfortable dining experience. I also liked that we could order on the tablet for quick service and felt it was easy to request for certain food items. We loved the quality of meat and were happy with the middle tier since we couldn't decide which on to get. Definitely a 10/10 experience and I'm glad we celebrated our 7 year anniversary here. I'd be excited to come back! Our server Anson also checked in on us and took great care of our table. read more

I previously visited this restaurant early in the year and it had a really good concept. It was an omakase style with AYCE after. I really liked this concept, but they now CHANGED THIER CONCEPT. It's now a basic AYCE hotpot place. I think it really takes away its uniqueness of the place. When I chatted with the waiter asking about why the concept changed he said that the customers preferred the current concept better. I don't really understand that why but I guess. If it really is the customers wishes then props to them for listening to feedback. I felt like the entire team that day seemed a little bit inexperienced or new, because although the service was decent, it can't compare to the expectations I had for Chubby Cattle. The food I think compared to other Chubby Cattle group places was mediocre. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't mind blowing. It seems compared to before they've also lost some variety in their menu. The desserts were pretty good though. Overall I was disappointed. I d think I'll be returning due to the lack of food options, service and the loss of its uniqueness. I previously visited Mikiya before the separation with Chubby Cattle group and honestly if you want some good AYCE wagyu Shabu I think that's a better option. read more

This place was really good. There are so many ayce hotpot spots now, but what makes this place different is the richness of the broth. I got the sukiyaki broth but it was sweet and flavorful, but not to the point where I couldnt keep eating. My friend got the wagyu bone broth, there is a weird aftertaste to it but it was lowkey addicting. I got the brisket and the meat is so tender and the fat makes it taste so good. My friend really like the wagyu tartar roll and i think the rice for the unagi roll was so tasty. The dan tat (egg tart) was delicious it was flaky and the filling was not too sweet but still really flavorful. This place is worth the try and the lowest tier is still so good. read more

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Food was decent! I liked that they have both shabu and sushi. My favorites were the yellowtail carpaccio, A5 shoulder + roundshank, and the spicy salmon hand roll. The food came out really fast, and they were great about clearing our plates right away. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out enough for me to come back. The service was definitely the highlight. Brandon was super friendly, helped us sign up for the rewards program, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. I'd recommend trying it at least once! read more

Wagyu Master - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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First bite of wagyu sukiyaki was AMAZING. As you eat more though, the broth definitely gets heavier and saltier, especially since you're eating fatty cuts of wagyu. I'd ask for more broth (water) throughout. Handrolls were decent, I expected them to be higher quality, but I guess it's not bad considering its AYCE. Salmon handroll was my favorite, I thought the blue crab and scallop tasted odd. From the extra appetizers and desserts, the chicken wings and egg tart were really good and crepe cake wasn't (it was frozen still..) Servers are great, they take good care of you and will get you whatever you need during your meal. I also love how its bar seating throughout so it feels more personal and if you have a bigger group, you can sit outside. read more

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Chubby Group never disappoints. The Waygu meat was very fresh. The sukiyaki broth was also very good. Next time I will try the passionfruit one! The servers were very attentive. Price was $$$$ - totally worthed it. The other food items like the chicken wings, hand rolls, egg tarts, crepe cakes, the curry, ice cream, etc were all very tasty. Just barely eating lol theses were quite filling nd delicious. Party of 2 share one tablet. Food came out pretty quickly. Come earlier prior to 5pm, wait was just 10 mins or so. When I left all seats were filled and there was a wait. Parking was easy and plenty of spots just outside the restaurant. Will come again. read more

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Stopped by this spot right when it opened this past Sunday and there were already people in line. Luckily, our party of 3 had a reservation. The inside is really pretty. It's bar seating all around the restaurant and table seating on the patio. Firstly, service was great. We got our meats out within 1-2 minutes of ordering on the iPad. And our server, Josh, was really attentive and friendly. I really liked that there were unique options for broth. I tried the spicy passion fruit which was a really good blend of sweet and spicy. There was also a spicy tom yum that looked good. I was able to sample a bit of the dashi and wagyu bone broth. Both were also pretty good. We did the mid-tier option which had a lot of options. We were able to sample almost everything. We really enjoyed the ribeye, A5 brisket, wagyu tartare hand roll and the gyudon rice bowl. I will say that the portion sizes for the appetizers were pretty small and not consistent with the photos on the iPad. And they were sold out of so many things that I wanted to try like the king crab hand roll, lobster hand roll and matcha crepe cake. Other than that, an overall great dining experience. read more

Wagyu Master - Salmon Carpaccio - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We just bought the Chubby Membership so we had to look for another experience. This is different than Mikiya which is more of a hotpot experience than sukiyaki. Came in at around 4:30pm on a Saturday and was seated quick. We were sat on the wall side and the music was a bit loud that it was kind of hard to have a conversation. If you are going with someone, my recommendation is get different broths. My bf and I both got the sukiyaki, and while it is our go to broth, it was overwhelming by the end and I just wanted a different flavor to balance out my palette. I want to get the dashi or bone broth next time. Meats and handrolls came quick and there was always food to eat. Meat quality is the same as Mikiya, so it was delicious. The wagyu handroll and the hotate handroll are my favorites. The rice to fish ratio was a good balance for me but I know it was a little too much rice for my bf. YMMV. We will be coming back again so I can try it with different broths. read more

Wagyu Master - Bar Area - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Absolutely an enjoyable dining experience of A5 Wagyu sukiyaki. Chubby does not disappoint. The A5 Wagyu beef is top quality. Service is top quality too. Price is $$$$ but that's expected from chubby. You pay for what you get. Good stuff. read more

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Let's start with the pros. Easy parking with the huge lot of Paseo de Saratoga. Simplistic bar dining design with wall schemes including an illustration of beef cuts, the company timeline and a display fridge showcasing the A5 meats. Service was great with smiles from the staff and constant checking in on us. My Specialty Dish of A5 Wagyu Handroll with Foie Gras was tasty with the crew asking if we want a photo before wrapping it. The main courses (3 parts) were cooked perfectly. Beef was as tender as an A5 should be. The Chefs Daily Special with the sashimi, wagyu handroll and chawanmushi were worthy of praise. The following are the unfortunate "howevers" with our dining experience. 1. The lobster roll was a dissapointment. Having had various ones before, this was anticipated as a good combo with caviar and uni toppings. But it was a mush underneath with bread that reminded me of Kings Hawaiian sweet rolls. 2. My son's supposed to be A5 Teppanyaki Wagyu steak was chewy which questions if it was indeed an A5. 3. I picked a long strand of hair from my sukiyaki and pointed in out to our server. 4. The confusing "tier membership" deal which I didn't waste time on after trying to comprehend it for a hot minute. That ticks off one SJ restaurant on my Yelp Collection and a one off experience for us. read more

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I came here when they first opened and got the sukiyaki set where they grill the meats in sukiyaki sauce and you had the option of adding on all you can eat after. It was fine but pricey. Since then they've changed their menu to mostly Acye shabu with some grilling. However, this is my review for the hand roll bar that they advertise. You can get a set or order à la carte. We came in for lunch on a Saturday and told the host over the phone that we would only be ordering à la carte and he said it was fine. We ordered 1 salmon, 2 hamachi, 2 toro, 2 king crab, and uni rolls. They were out of toro which was fine. When we first ordered they gave us two dipping sauces and a banchan which was weird because it seemed like sauces that you would get for hotpot. I asked for soy sauce and wasabi and the server said that one of the sauces was soy sauce and he would get me wasabi. I tried the sauce he pointed to and I'm not sure if it was a house made soy but it just tasted like a sukiyaki dipping sauce. All rolls came out at once except for the uni and we were still waiting on the wasabi. We had to asked 3 people and saw the servers trying to look for it. Ultimately someone told us they were out of wasabi. All of our rolls were soggy by then. I just canceled my uni roll because it was a waste of money at that point. All the hand rolls tasted mediocre. Usually for crab rolls they're made with mayo but ours was just crab it was super dry. I understand this isn't a sushi restaurant but I don't think they should be advertising a "kazunori-style" handroll bar if they're not even going to put any effort into it. They have a premium handroll that is $50 for one!! If you're gonna charge that price for anything make sure you're doing things correctly. This restaurant seems like it's all over the place. Menus changing constantly always out of menu items. PS my sister came here 2 weeks ago and got their second tier but they were out of 2 of the 3 meats for that tier and she still paid full price so ridiculous. PSS they don't sell alcohol here which is very strange for a fatty Wagyu place. read more

Wagyu Master - Don't advertise a handroll bar unless you can do it well. - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

First time here was GREAT. Amazing quality of beef and even better service thanks to Brandon. I had thought with how busy staff was that we'd have to wait a little long but our orders came out almost instantly. Our server Brandon was super attentive and made sure we always had food and he checked in frequently to make sure we enjoyed everything. Definitely coming back some day soon! read more

Wagyu Master - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Tried this place and it was pretty well executed. It's a japanese style hotpot where they bring all the meat and toppings to you. It's part of the chubby group where there is 3 tier types of meat to choose from. We got the middle tier and honestly the meat were all pretty good. It's similar to mikiya, but has less toppings and less varieties. For its price, I expect to have grilled bone marrow, calamari, and the lobster rolls were out that day. The service was decent as there were downtime when the meat didn't arrive fast enough so we waited 15 mins for the meat to come. The place is small, and seated about 40 people and in a u shape boat so it's not meant for big party. Mikiya can seat more people imo. I wish they have seafood option to the hotpot so for this price, they didn't have any. I'd rather go chubby cattle or mikiya if I want either grilled meat or hotpot. This one felt slightly below it. They don't even have tiger shrimps, abalone, snow crabs like mikya and it's the same price. Each person gets their own hotpot broth so get the sukiyaki where the broth is sweet and umami bomb. I have the membership so the price is discounted by $10/person. It's worth it to get the membership since you get a free meal on your bday. The sushi was ok, and not the freshesh. I hope they add more over time. It advertise toro tuna, but didn't have it on the menu. The wait wasn't long, but it was a weekday so come prepare to wait 1+ hrs on a weekend. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night, wait time for 2 was about 1 hr and 30 mins. Got sat around 7:30pm? We chose the middle tier. We requested to eat outside as it was nice. Youre able to choose 2 broths and we chose spicy tom yum and sukiyaki. I prefered the sukiyaki more but overtime it just got too rich for the meats... tom yum I wasnt a fan. The meats were really good despite the very thin cuts. I wished the servers that brought out the meats tell us what which ones were. For the veggies, they were standard. You could ask for specific veggies so that you don't waste. My partner got the wagyu rice bowl which was a lot - don't get it unless you will finish. Portion size is too big! I loved the handrolls! We tried a handful of the more premium ones. Favorite was the wagyu ribeye roll. I love how dessert was offered such as ice cream and crepe cake. Overall I feel like the flavor depth could've been better for everything. It wasn't flavorful enough for us but maybe it's the restaurant's style. read more

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Favorite sauces: sesame ponzu, spicy seafood sauce From the classic dining menu, favorite cuts: A5 neck, A4 brisket Chicken wings had very little flavor, wouldn't order next time read more

TIME: came here around 6:30, we were put on a waitlist, we didn't get sat around 7:00 pm which isn't bad at all PLACE: the place was pretty big, the table is one big square bar seating type of thing, there is also an outside seating FOOD: we got the classic A4 wagyu AYCE, i got spicy miso tonkotsu, so freaking good and they gave me a special wagyu specific to the base i got. we got pretty much every meat we could get for everything and we ordered pretty much every hand roll as well lol, you order through a tablet and we also got dessert, everything was so good. OVERALL: i honestly need to go back and give more of an in depth explanation of the highest tier because i feel like you would get more of your moneys worth and plus if you have a little too splurge this would be perfect. read more

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I recently went here with my friend, and I personally got the spicy miso soup base which was a little bit salty and my friend got the Wagyu bone broth which also was a bit salty. I'm not sure if that's just the batch that we experienced or if it's normally that salty, but it definitely was a little bit more than what we'd like/expect. there were two other additional soup based options which included the Tom Yum as well as the passionfruit that we tried and out of the two, I would say that the passionfruit one is actually pretty good. I was a bit skeptical just because the idea of having passionfruit as a soup base feels odd, but the flavor is actually really worked out and there's only a small hint of that. but I think I wanted something a little bit more familiar in terms of flavors I went with the spicy miso. The hand rolls that were available that we tried were pretty good (wagyu tartare/wagyu beef/hotate - scallop) and the meat quality was pretty good for the shabu. I feel like this is a spot that I would recommend to try at least once, but not a spot that I consistently go back to. Their service was good/chill. I would say tht my experience was very self driven - big as a lot of it was able to be addressed on the iPad (like ordering and etc). Additional Info: - lots of parking in the parking lot - not great for large groups bc its more bar table seats - great for 2-3 people groups - good for dates/friends hang out - come hungry since its AYCE read more

Wagyu Master - spicy miso soup base - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Finally got a chance to try this place after it opened, and I'm so glad I did! The overall experience was great from start to finish. The meat quality was really good. everything we ordered tasted fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. I especially loved the hand rolls! They were delicious and definitely one of my favorite parts of the meal. Our server, Shawn, was also great. He was friendly, attentive, and really cool throughout the whole meal. He provided excellent customer service and made sure we were taken care of, which made the experience even better. Overall, great food, good quality meat, and excellent service. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a fun dining experience with good food and friendly service. I'll definitely be coming back~ read more

Wagyu Master - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wowow Chubby group never fails to impress! I honestly liked this place better than mikiya since the excellent meat quality remained the same but the broths and sauces had much better flavor. They also now offer AYCE shabu that also comes with AYCE hand rolls. We got the signature tier which was $88 per person. Genuinely not a single bad dish, from starters, sides, meats, broths, etc. Yes it is expensive but worthy of a very occasional splurge! Minh & Sean were our servers and they were super attentive, informative, and friendly. Very welcoming as well. They made our experience even better. read more

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We had an amazing dining experience! Anson and Andrew provided outstanding customer service, and most importantly, the quality of the meat was exceptional. Every staff member was attentive, friendly, and helpful. The wait time was about 30 minutes, which wasn't bad at all. We opted for the Signature A5 Wagyu AYCE, and every bite was worth it. From the perfectly marbled A5 Wagyu to the flavorful Spicy Miso Tonkotsu broth and the delicious hand rolls, everything was absolutely perfect. Bon appétit! read more

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Got Wagyu AYCE and it turned out to be such an immersive and premium Japanese tasting menu! I tried the Signature Sukiyaki Tasting Menu ($98/person), which includes multiple courses from appetizers and specialty dishes to dessert. One of the standout moments was watching the beautifully marbled A5 Wagyu Ribeye and Striploin prepared table-side, 10/10 vibes. Rich, buttery and incredibly tender, literally melts! Some of my favorite bites were: Wagyu uni handroll A5 Wagyu Nigiri A5 Wagyu Ribeye and Striploin If sukiyaki isn't your style, they also offer shabu shabu and all-you-can-eat options, so there's something for every kind of wagyu lover. If you're still craving more, you can even request for unlimited slices of Wagyu meats or upgrade your meal with quality add-ons. Thank you to the staff- Ted, Shawn, Josh, Andrew for the best service at Wagyu Master, we had such a great time. read more

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Wagyu Master is located in the Paseo de Saratoga shopping center in San Jose. Part of the Chubby Group. No reservations but can join the waitlist on Yelp or upon arrival. We went on a Friday evening around 5ish and no wait. They have a 35 person seating capacity, dine-in only. As of June 27, they still don't have their liquor license. We were encouraged to download the "Chubby Club" which has member tiers. The standard membership is free and you can have 1 complimentary drink. They also have membership for a fee as follows: Chubby Club Plus for $88/year (now $58) and Chubby Club One for $28/year. On to their menu: They have 2 types of Tasting Menu 1. Sukiyaki Tasting Menu - $98 for non members and $85 for members. If you go for AYCE - + $20 for non members and $14 for members - this type of menu is more of the grilling side 2. Shabu Shabu tasting Menu - $88 for non members and $75 for members. If you go AYCE - +$25 for non members and $20 for members - this type is more of the soup base. They also have the Lunch tasting Menu and Sukiyaki Lite Menu from Monday - Thursday for much cheaper pricing. Complimentary drinks are Pepsi, Starry, Dr. Pepper and Hot green tea. We opted for the Sukiyaki Tasting menu, skipped the AYCE because the regular menu was too much for us. For our food: Chef's Daily Special * Assorted Japanese Pickles Zensai (choose 1) * Tempura Fried Assortment - good (2 servings of this * Poke Salad - husband loved it, never got the chance to try it though (they served 2, possibly by mistake but hey, I'm no complaining just confused) - son wanted the Chicken Karaage or A5 Wagyu Musubi but they were out of it Specialty Dish (choose 1) * A5 Wagyu Handroll w/ Foie Grass * Lobster Roll w/ Uni & Caviar - people were raving about it, that it's a must order but I was not a fan, it was too basic, didn't even finish mine. * A5 Teppanyaki Wagyu Steak - it was too hard Main Course: * A5 Wagyu Striploin w/ Snow Peas and Leeks * A5 Wagyu Ribeye w/ Shitake Mushrooms & Yaki Tofu *A5 Wagyu Ribeye w/ Snow Peas & Konjac Noodles Additional Selections: unlimited by request so we had 1 order each of the A5 wagyu Top Round, A5 Wagyu Shoulder, A4 Wagyu Brisket (we ordered 2 for this) & Vegetable Platter Dessert: * Matcha Mochi * Vanilla Ice Cream *Matcha Mille Crepe Overall, the meal was decent and pricey. There's no denying that service was great. Kudos to Shawn. Will I be back - NO. June 2026 read more

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Pro tip: Save room for the egg tarts! We came to Wagyu Master for my husband's birthday and decided to splurge on the AYCE hand rolls with the Premium A5 Wagyu add on option. Honestly, we probably would have been just as happy with the Signature Wagyu add-on since the meats were very similar, and we could've saved about $40 per person. No regrets though since we came for a special occasion! The service was excellent. Bhone was attentive, checked on us often, and kept the meat coming the entire meal. If I could change one thing, it would be the amount of rice in the hand rolls. There was a little too much, which threw off the meat-to-rice ratio. We asked if they could make them with light rice, but unfortunately that wasn't an option. And whatever you do, save room for dessert. The egg tarts were easily some of the best I've had in a long time. Overall, this was another awesome meal from the Chubby Group. They continue to impress, and we can't wait to check out more of their restaurants! read more

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Anson provided exceptional service from start to finish! He was knowledgeable, attentive, and made fantastic recommendations for the best cuts of Wagyu. His pacing throughout the meal was spot on, ensuring everything arrived fresh and perfectly cooked. Anson truly elevated our dining experience--ask for him to be your server if you want top tier service! read more

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Friendly staff, good quality food. Glad to see they've responded promptly to feedback and made some improvements on the ordering system. However, I was disappointed that they're still not offering lobster hand roll, as listed on their menu. read more

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We joined the waitlist around 5:30 the store was empty. We ended up leaving because the wait is too long. We ended up getting our spot at 8:30?! What kind of restaurant is this that people join the waitlist as soon as opening, and get spot at 8:30??? Almost 3 hours wait? We don't even have a large party. Our party size is 4 people read more

Wagyu Master - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was awesome. Chicken wings n egg tarts are high key goated for a wagyu spot lol. But the real star was FONDA!! She was super kind explaining how things work since it was our first time here. Fonda and the rest of the staff were super attentive and friendly the whole time. Will be coming back probably lol. #bigbackactivities read more

Wagyu Master - Im full - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

An unpleasant experience. Unfortunately, not worth the price for me. Lessons learned: 1.Don't trust the hype on the internet. The A5 wagyu here was not impressive to me. 2. If you're looking for a birthday dinner, I wouldn't recommend this place unless you're a member. 3.You cannot place new orders during the last 20 minutes of the 90 minute time limit. 4. If you have specific items you want to try, ask about availability before coming. Otherwise, you may be disappointed. First, I honestly don't understand the hype around this place. My boyfriend and I chose the $88 non-member package because we wanted more options for A5 wagyu. We are big fans of A5 wagyu and Kobe beef, so we were expecting the beef to be the highlight of the meal. The meat was tender, but I could barely taste the wagyu flavor and aroma that I love. Maybe I'm being picky because we've tried better wagyu before, but for the price, I didn't find it worth it. Ironically, the rolls pleased me more than the beef. Second, my boyfriend brought me here for my birthday during our trip to San Jose. He asked a staff member if there was anything special for birthdays, such as a complimentary item, discount, or birthday celebration. Instead of simply saying no, the staff member told us that members would have more benefits... I personally didn't expect anything for my birthday, so that wasn't the issue. It was how unprofessional the answer was. As a customer, hearing that made me feel like non-members were treated as less valued. It left a bad impression, and I would not choose or recommend this restaurant for special occasions. Third, this was our very first visit, so we didn't know about the ordering cutoff. We were given a tablet and information about the ordering process. It's was pretty loud in the background that we might miss some info, but we just kept in mind that we had 90 minutes to eat. We continued ordering, eating, and talking, and when my boyfriend decided to order dessert, we found out that we could no longer place an order, even though we still had 17 minutes left. I wish a staff member had clearly reminded first-time customers about the cutoff, especially since we were not constantly looking at the tablet. On top of that, our first and third orders were delayed because of connection issues with the tablet. It took several minutes before the order was confirmed, followed by additional waiting time for the food. As slow eaters, those delays made the time limit feel even more restrictive. Lastly, several items I specifically wanted to try were sold out. The lobster and crab rolls were unavailable, and the peanut sesame sauce, the one I was most interested in trying, was also sold out. I understand that popular items can sell out depending on customer volume. However, customers are still paying the same price while receiving fewer choices. I would have reconsidered coming in if there had been a notice at the entrance or some way to know about the unavailable items beforehand. Overall, I was disappointed. The experience did not live up to the hype or the price for me. 2 stars are for the nice ambiance and the rolls. I won't be coming back, but I hope the restaurant will improve for the better. read more

Wagyu Master - The quality of A5 wagyu beef was not good. Miso and wagyu both are ok. The hand rolls are actually the best things we ordered that night. - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

My second time dining at Wagyu Master, and it's long overdue for me to leave a review. I celebrated my friend's birthday here with a group of 8, and the staff did an amazing job accommodating our party. From seating arrangements to service throughout the meal, everyone was attentive, friendly, and made the celebration feel special. Of course, the star of the show was the wagyu. It is prepared sukiyaki and hot pot style. The quality and flavor were exceptional, and every course felt thoughtfully prepared. It's the kind of meal that makes you slow down and savor each bite. Each guest receives a personal chef that prepares each course right in front of you, which makes the experience exceptional. Thank you Chef Scarlet for your amazing service. While our large group had a fantastic time, I think Wagyu Master truly shines with smaller parties. The setting and dining experience feel more personal and intimate, allowing you to fully appreciate the food and hospitality. Thank you to the team for helping make this experience memorable. I'll definitely be back again! read more

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Tried this new sukiyaki and shabu-shabu hot pot spot on a Friday around 1 PM and joined the Yelp waitlist. It was busy with about a one-hour wait, but it was totally worth it! The ambiance was modern, neat, and clean, with high countertop seating that gave it a stylish bar-like feel. The service was excellent--shoutout to our server, Michael, who was attentive and gave great recommendations. I had the Shabu Shabu tasting, while my husband ordered the Sukiyaki tasting. The A5 Seared wagyu nigiri literally melted in my mouth, and the Otoro uni caviar hand roll was amazing. All of the A5 wagyu was top quality, and we loved that they cooked the meat for us with the sukiyaki course. Highly recommend this place, and we'll definitely be back! read more

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We came on a Wednesday a little after opening and got seated immediately. We opted for the Sukiyaki option that also comes with AYCE shabu after. Service was very good and attentive even though they have multiple parties to take care of. The sukiyaki portion, they cook for you and it was my favorite part of the night. The shabu was good but i would rather go to Mikiya if I'm planning to eat shabu. The only reason i give 4 stars is because i am a member and in the app i have a reward that says free AYCE upgrade but when i tried to use it, the waitress said that i couldn't use it and it must've been for another location but it says "must be used at wagyu masters - san jose". I'm pretty sure there isn't another san jose location. This isn't the first time I've had an issue with the Chubby Group and it's quite confusing for members. read more

wagyu master made a splash when it first opened but as far as i can tell it's not too different from the mikiyas. personal pots are nice and if memory serves their sukiyaki base is better than mikiya's. meat is pretty good, even at their classic tier. they were out of the toro and lobster handrolls. salmon and hamachi handrolls were fine. scallop handroll was a lil weird, tasted like the scallop had freezer burn. salmon carpaccio was meh. matcha mille crepe cake was gummy. their service is stretched thin which made the experience worse. there were only 3 staff members and it took awhile for us to get seated even though there were lots of seats available. biggest value add was the handrolls but they didn't have the toro which was a bummer. read more

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Set a reservation online a couple weeks in advance through Resy. Confirmed a day before via text. Arrived early and was seated quickly. I would not recommend walking in with no reservation, there is not a large waiting area. There is a small parking lot, but there's a lot of construction going on and parking may be limited if you arrive later into the night. Fonda was excellent at explaining the menu and all the options available. She really took her time to take care of all the guests and it definitely got busy. Her service and the staff earned the 5 stars. The restaurant is new, clean and modern. We went for the highest tier AYCE menu which is currently $128/person if you don't have their membership. The food did not disappoint, everything we tried was great and the A5 Ribeye and A4 Brisket were our favorites. The sukiyaki broth is good but way too sweet; I had the wagyu bone broth but might choose dashi next time. You place new food orders via tablet and are staggered 7mins between orders. Sadly, the dessert options were not good. The ice cream and matcha cake tasted like they had been sitting open and uncovered in the freezer/fridge. The ice cream came out pre-scooped and covered in ice crystals; one scoop was partially melted and refrozen. Side note, their membership no longer applies to most Mikiya Restaurants like in San Mateo at Hillsdale Mall. I feel misled by the websites since there are multiple "official websites" and Chubby Club (their membership club) still lists Mikiya as a partner. read more

Overall 4.5/5 but can't mark as such. Service and ambiance made this place so worth it. Loved the layout and maybe the experience very interactive. Food was great quality and good choices of meats. Our favorites broths were the house special sukiyaki and tom yum. Heads up, tom yum as a hidden kick! Areas of improvement/opportunity: wasn't a huge fan of the crepe cakes. The regular was too sweet for our palette, and the matcha was too bitter. We much preferred the strawberry and matcha ice cream. The egg tart was pretty average, more on the savory than sweet side and liked the buttery crust. Service was great by all staff. Brandon was our server, and he gave great recommendations and was very knowledgeable. Also s/o to server Scarlet for also being so attentive! read more

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First time at Wagyu Master, and it was a wonderful experience! Let me begin with the standout: the service! First, we were seated very quickly despite it being busy. The host (I think his name was Logan) actually started our service due to the rest of team being busy. He gave us a great intro to everything. As for our main server, I would give Brandon over 5 stars if I could. He was extremely attentive and gave a great atmosphere despite being so busy, so shout out to him! Overall the whole team, especially Brandon, looked after us very well!! Now moving onto the food. We got the lowest tier. I honestly just found everything to be just okay. Good, but not amazing. I love the variety and selection in ingredients and dishes. However, I just felt it just missed the mark in flavor. We went with the Sukiyaki and Wagyu Bone Broth. Sukiyaki gets a nice little table side service of the one premium cut of meat to start. Out of the 2 broths, I preferred the sukiyaki. Meats were great in quality. For side dishes we got both the salmon and yellowtail carpaccio, both the lobster and king crab rolls, snow crab croquette, both the vegetable and shrimp tempura, and wagyu curry. I think my faves were definitely the carpaccios. My least favorite being the curry because it was just not flavorful enough. Funnily enough, my favorite things were the dessert. I had the crepe cake and egg tart, and they were super yummy. I think for the price, I expected more for the taste. Overall, just okay food, but impeccable service. read more

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SATIATED! 4.5 This was our first visit to Wagyu Master though we're already familiar with the Chubby Group through multiple visits to our local Mikiya Wagyu House and Niku X in Los Angeles. While all three concepts specialize in premium A5 Wagyu, each delivers a distinctly different dining experience. We arrived right at opening and there were a few seats already taken at the long, U-shaped bar. This restaurant offers only bar seating and has capacity for 30 guests at a time. There are purse hooks tucked beneath the counter, though a few more would definitely be appreciated. At first glance, the double-sided menu may feel a little overwhelming, but our server did a great job of simplifying everything. The primary experience really comes down to two key decisions: 1. Sukiyaki or Hot Pot, and 2 . Whether or not to add the AYCE (all you can eat) option. Along the way, there are a couple "choose one" selections and toward the end of the meal you're offered unlimited servings from three different Wagyu options, one A5 and two A4 meats. Our server cooked our meats in the style of "shabu shabu" where he gently swished the meat back and forth through the sauce. The Sukiyaki sauce is very rich and flavorful and can get a little salty if left in the pan for too long. Toward the end, we got the opportunity to shabu shabu our own meats. Initially, the pace was quite quick as we were enjoying our first selection, then the second dish was placed atop the cooking area in front of us. I'm used to a slower pace; however, I understand the nature of AYCE establishments. Once we were able to cook our own meats, we were able to slow the pace a bit. One especially helpful tip from our server was to wait until later in the meal before deciding on the AYCE upgrade, since it also unlocks additional sushi options. By the end of dinner, we were completely full and decided not to add it. For dessert, we chose the matcha ice cream and the matcha mochi. The mochi's texture was much softer and less chewy than the traditional style I'm accustomed to, so I swapped it out for the Matcha Mille Crepe cake in its place. We have the Chubby Club Plus membership and will definitely return to try the Hot Pot menu next time! read more

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