Austin C.

Wagyu Master Sukiyaki House exceeded my expectations! The quality of the wagyu was outstanding--beautiful marbling, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. The sukiyaki broth was rich without being overly sweet, and every bite paired perfectly with the fresh ingredients. What really made the experience stand out was the service. The staff was attentive, friendly, and happy to explain the different cuts of beef and the best way to enjoy them. The restaurant itself was clean, modern, and had a cozy atmosphere that made the meal feel special. If you're looking for a premium all-you-can-eat wagyu experience in San Jose, this place is absolutely worth the visit. Come hungry because there's plenty to enjoy, and don't skip the appetizers and hand rolls--they're just as impressive as the wagyu. I'll definitely be coming back!

Camille Y.

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!

Ying Xin F.

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.

Erly G.

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

Linh L.

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!

Tiffany C.

The food here is really good, my boyfriend and I came in before the grand opening and right after their grand opening. I have the General Manager cook my food, as he was showing the new chefs on how to cook. I enjoy almost every chubby group food (the reason I said almost is because I haven't tried everything yet.) The wagyu was amazing and the sauce (sukiyaki was very good. Every guest would come and sit like you were sitting a bar, There is also outdoor sitting as well. and you can choose shabu style or yakitori like style.

Thao V.

The services here were awesome. It feels like they are a well organize team and everyone helps everyone. We got the ayce rolls and Shabu combo and it was plenty of food. I was full by my time limit. My only con is that they didn't give us a "last call" 10 mins before our time ended. Also the Shabu was so shallow that it overheated and got salty fast. Other than that the meat, broth, and desserts were all amazing. I also like how it didn't smell or feel like a meat sauna there. The restaurant was well vented.

Se Ree H.

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!

Melissa L.

We decided to check out Wagyu Master because it was part of the Chubby Cattle chain. We made reservations for Saturday night at 7pm and surprisingly when we got there there was no wait. I couldn't decide between the menu options so we went with the sukiyaki tasting since that was the more popular one. The experience comes with some appetizers to pick from (ex: the lobster roll and poke salad), chef's choice for sashimi, the tasting, udon/rice with eggs, ayce for the meat, and dessert. The experience was fun, but the sukiyaki was too sweet. Overall, I think this place was over priced for what it is especially if you aren't a member and have any discounts.

Jeanie L.

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!

Joanne L.

We visited on a weekday and opted for the sukiyaki tasting menu. The Highlights: The appetizer course was excellent, especially the uni and ikura chawanmushi and the otoro, uni, and caviar handroll. The A5 teppanyaki steak was also a standout. I would skip the poke salad, however. The Sukiyaki Experience: The main event was a letdown. While the A5 wagyu was high quality, the preparation did not reflect the promised Kansai-style experience. The meat was drenched in an overly salty, concentrated broth right from the start, more akin to a standard Kanto style. True Kansai-style requires precise grilling, caramelization, and a light drizzle of sauce, all of which were missing. Additional notes: AYCE portion: The AYCE meat was a significant drop in quality compared to the initial cuts. Dessert: Both the matcha mille crepe and matcha mochi were underwhelming. Drinks: Unlimited drinks via Chubby Club membership are a plus (excluding the ume soda that limits one per person). Final Thoughts: The meal started strong but faltered on the main course due to a lack of technical execution. I hope to see better staff training to ensure a more authentic experience in the future.

Kaje Y.

Let's start with the good - the meat is great! The servers are all kind and nice. Plenty of parking. There were open seats at 8pm on a wednesday. Then let's get into expectation setting: I think it's important to go into this understanding what you want. Do you want this to mostly be just a one time experience to try new fancy dishes? or are you trying to optimize AYCE? If you want to go for the experience, then you'll have a great time, and should be closer to a 4-5 star experience. If you're part of the chubby club and trying to see if Wagyu Master can replace Mikiya, or you're trying to optimize AYCE, then you reallllly have to make an effort to optimize your time here. First, they have 2 options, a Sukiyaki tasting menu, and a Shabu Shabu tasting menu. Both some with starters, which somewhat slows your meal down. The appetizers are fancy, but I would say, skip the king crab legs. They came out a bit tough and rubbery. The sashimi was good, and the tartare was also tasty, but these fill you up. The sukiyaki is Kansai style (Osaka), in which the first portion of your meal is dry-cooked (by the employees) to render the fat from the meat into the pot before adding broth (much later). They do a good job with this, but the pacing is slow though. Sukiyaki broth is also sweet. I was told that choosing this experience you could not switch out the broth, but the 4 other people in my party did this experience and all picked various broths from the Shabu side. I opted to to the shabu shabu experience since I didn't want a sweet base, also I wanted to optimize AYCE. However, once the rest of my party started on their experience, I was kind of forgotten about until I asked when I would be selecting a soup base (there are 4 to choose from including tomato, sukiyaki, miso tonkatsu, and bonito dashi). I selected the miso, but would try the dashi next time. Also, because the employee was busy with cooking meats for my friends, I would often have to wait to ask for additional meat or other things like water. There are 3 dipping sauces, the seafood spicy, a sweet soy, and sesame. I stuck with the seafood spicy because they have thai chilis cut up into it, but towards the end of the course, I avoided the sauce because the sweetness was becoming prominent. Other than veggies, which they bring a plate of, for the other items, you will have to ask for, which you also may have to flag someone down to assist. I got the A5 gyudon which was tasty but much too big of a bowl for 1 person. Overall the meats are good, the veggie selection is kept simple. If you're trying to optimize AYCE, stick with the Shabu Shabu and be proactive on asking for things. The cons are really just all the waiting which fills you up significantly faster, no alcohol selection, and a lot of things being a bit on the sweet side. I think the first time is a learning curve for me. I think my experience will get better in time, and perhaps next time, I'll ask to skip all the appetizers and go straight to hot pot and meat.

Josh G.

Mikiya who? After they left the Chubby Group I've been hoping that WM would replace that space and for a while I was kind of disappointed with what WM was and how expensive the menu was for the lackluster experience that you get but now its different. They've revamped their whole menu to no longer be constrained by a limited menu and instead of trying to focus too much on presentation the new menu actually focuses more on quality while being affordable. The most basic price point is practically equivalent to Mikiya while getting better quality meats as well as the AYCE hand rolls, appetizers, and even the desert. Not in the mood for too much shabu? Go splurge on the handrolls! Don't want that? Get some of the new tallow fried chicken wings! Just want some dessert? You better make sure to leave some room for the egg tarts, probably the most unexpected item in the menu with how hot as they serve it to you. The new experience also now presents you with a tablet to order from which is allocated per 2 people. Service quality may vary depending how busy the place is so I would suggest ordering a new batch of meat as soon as you get them.