Delicious food all around! Service was personable and authentic, special shout out to Andy for being such an AMAZING and attentive server. No traditional sides like Rice Paper or Radishes but the salad bar makes up for its absence. I usually stray away from AYCE KBBQ/Sushi establishments because they usually give up on the quality of one of those items -- but the sushi was more than serviceable! read more

First time at Chubby Cattle and wow! The place is beautiful, very high-tech, and modern. That said, it can feel a bit overwhelming and cramped with everything going on. My only wish is that the walkways were a little wider. There were a few moments where I felt like I was about to smother someone just trying to squeeze by--especially when everyone was lining up for rice while others were trying to get to the self-service bar. Since it was my first visit, I definitely fell into the classic AYCE beginner's trap: filling up at the self-serve bar before the main event. Everything just looked too good to pass up--the wagyu burgers, sweet potatoes, cheese corn, and the rice bowl station with all the different toppings...the list goes on. Thankfully, the day we went, the rice station was down, so they were making rice in the back. That probably saved me from getting full too early! We had family visiting from out of town, so we decided to splurge on the Diamond tier ($88 per person), which comes with an additional selection of five specialty dishes, and you can order two per person. The meal has a 90-minute time limit, so we tried to order as much as we could early on...especially after our first round, which took quite a while to arrive. A good gauge is that it took so long that we honestly forgot what we had ordered. Our server, Armin, was incredibly kind and accommodating and even offered to cook the meat for us. Unfortunately, he was juggling quite a few tables, and we didn't want to take up more time, so we ended up cooking everything ourselves. Did we burn some meat? Maybe. But honestly, that was the cost for protecting my hand from being burned by the large flames when all the fat started dripping! Out of everything we tried, our family favorites were the sukiyaki, the lean cuts, the beef tongue, and the short ribs. The meat quality is definitely excellent and worth experiencing. That said, after a while, the flavors start to taste the same. Overall, it was a great experience with an impressive variety of options. I'm glad we tried it, but next time I'd probably skip the Diamond tier and go the savvy route with the Silver tier if I'm craving wagyu again. read more

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I had a wonderful time at Chubby Cattle in Irvine. I have been to the rowland location before and am glad they opened one closer to me. I visited on a tues evening and ended up waiting a little over an hour The interior is beautifully decorated, and the ordering process is super easy on the screen. The service was a highlight of our night. Our server Peter P was fantastic. Super friendly and knowledgeable and spent time chatting with us and expertly cooked our meat! The meat comes out pretty fast. The quality is delicious and very fresh. The sushi service is a bit slower. The handrolls are good, though the seaweed isnt super crispy by the time it gets to you There's a milk tea selection. The Samurai milk tea is the winner. I would skip the Jasmine, as it tastes a bit artificial and kind of like melon If u plan to go again, i would recommend getting the $58 membership tier. It's a great value because it effectively pays for itself once you factor in the birthday meal and the extra free meal included! And u get a discount for you and your guest each visit. Ill be back next week!! read more

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Finally had a chance to visit a Chubby Cattle and the food didn't disappoint. Came by during the lunch hour and the wait wasn't too bad, but I heard that weekends are another story. The interior is clean and high tech with all ordering by the tablet / tv screen attached to the table. We got the silver package, and although they recommend one of the higher tier for the wagyu experience, I have to say that the silver package is not one to overlook either, if you're looking to save some money. The meat is tender fresh, add juicy. There are a lot of other side dishes you can order, and we ordered a Tom Yum and the kimchi soup. Steam egg is one that you should not forget. Price is on the higher end, with membership for Silver at still $50 per person. Our server hunt her was very helpful and assisting us with navigating the menu and other items to grab at the buffet. Drinks are included and include several versions of milk tea, icee, and a fountain drink dispenser. If you can't wait for the food to cook, you can help yourself to a Wagyu burger and another fresh items. Is a membership worth it? It's up to you depending on how often you'll visit one of their restaurants. If you go more than a few times, it should pay for itself. Will return! read more

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I came here for my birthday, and wow I left so happy! Our server Peter made sure to give us an amazing experience for our first time here. He was super attentive without being overbearing. Peter would occasionally come and cook our meats for us which I thought was a nice aspect about the restaurant. You can definitely taste that the meat is A5 Wagyu. It was super buttery which I thought was good. The restaurant itself is pretty cramped on the inside. The self service area is in the back where many of the staff would walk back and forth as well making the area extremely tight. However, overall I had a good experience at the restaurant and would come back! read more

Very one dimensional. Lots of meat. It wouldn't have hurt them to add some vegetables as alternatives? Some of the beef pieces were good, though. But I like variety in restaurants, not being just one dimensional. It's why I ordered a couple of the sushi dishes (the salmon hand roll wasn't great). The truffle fries were excellent though. I wished they had a little more on the plate. The rice dispenser was, I think, the most impressive part of the whole operation in the back. I'm not crazy about the way they set up the buffet in the back of the restaurant though. You're having to wade through both other restaurant patrons AND restaurant employees and the hallways are rather narrow. There's no flow to any of it. It's definitely a high potential safety hazard as some people are carrying hot food items that can spill if you bump into them. It's also not all that efficient to have a bunch of bowls and sauce flights available but not actual plates. I didn't get to use a plate until the END of my meal, which isn't ideal. The fruit platter and the ice cream get top marks though. All in all, I came away rather unimpressed. All flash, no real substance. read more

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The wait is soooo long!! But it's worth the waitt!! The food is a lot. All the meats are high quality and soft! The side choices are so much. It's worth the money and the wait. So many choices for sauces and sides. The atmosphere of the place is also nice. And shout out to our server Peter for giving us good service. read more

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As I grow older, I have less and less appreciation for AYCE. I just don't have the desire to stuff myself and would rather take any leftovers home for another meal later. With all that said, Chubby Cattle is doing AYCE right. By the way, if you don't know, there is a Silver tier tucked away at the very bottom or back of the menu. Kind of feels like they're shaming you for wanting to spend less, hahaha. So we got the shameful peasant silver tier ($58, as of Jan 2026). You may think that's quite high for the lowest tier, but trust me, they certainly make it worth it. Not only do you get a nice variety of meat options to choose from... there's also sushi/sashimi options (highly recommend the yellowtail carpaccio!). AND there's a huge self-serve bar with a bunch of vegetable sides, wagyu burgers, a rice bowl station, milk teas and other drinks, desserts, and more. Like seriously, so many different foods to choose from. Steamed eggs, dumplings, chicken karaage...the list goes on. The real kicker was that ALL this food was good quality. Typically, I would not expect sushi from an AYCE BBQ spot to even be edible, but this rivals some other sushi joints. The wagyu burgers are a must try. The milk teas were delicious. They really made sure that you're getting quality food at every step. The only thing I would avoid are the A3 cube meats - they were just overly fatty. I forgot to mention the decor! Chubby Cattle went for a Japanese arcade aesthetic, which was pretty cool and different. They even have some video game machines in front to play some classic arcade games while you wait. Much like the food options in the restaurant, the assortment of games you can choose from are endless. read more

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Like many Irvinians, we all wondered what would happen to the Tokyo Table that used to inhabit this building. When Chubby Cattle announced that they were coming, we now wondered HOW they were going to fit that concept inside that tiny building? Especially if you've been to their Rowland Heights STADIUM of a location. But they did it; albeit it a little cramped, but it all works. Let's start with the food. Irvine has some exclusives that I haven't seen at other locations, so you should definitely hit those up if you haven't. (That Mentaiko was amazing) All the A5 was good (was recommended the strip and short rib), the brisket, beef belly, and tongue all amazing. Their self-serve has all the veggies and a few other options including an amazingly flaky Portuguese egg tart, and waygu burger should that sound good to you. Then same sauce bar you see in all their concepts, as well as the rice bowls, a soda machine (broken when I was there), and milk teas/teas. A bit cramped in there when crowded, but its navigable. The absolute shocker for me was the Chawamushi (steamed eggs). Surprisingly smooth and delicious. However, I wouldn't order the Shumai again. (Not your typical Shumai, or what I expected.) Secondly the service. Shout out to Josh and the amazing rapport he builds while serving; had some great conversations with him. He was attentive and absolutely working his a** off with his entire section. WOW, he was jumping back and forth taking care of EVERYONE! So thanks again Josh for a great experience. On top of that the entire team was pretty amazing, and everything was prompt and efficient. All the runners were great and super nice. Front of house was very welcoming. My only gripe is I purchased the Chubby Plus membership prior to arriving at the restaurant because I thought you needed it to get the discount for that dinner. I didn't realize that to get the free A5 dish, you have to purchase in-house. A little disappointed in that... though that isn't an Irvine exclusive issue, just so happened to be while dining here. Overall. Another great experience with the Chubby Group. I hope with this NFT and Plus membership I'll be able to dine in with them for years to come. read more

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Went in with cool vibes expectation, came out full of yummy delicious food and good ambiance experience! Big thanks to Vincent for showing us the difference in menu and walking us through the order guide and assisting great on our first visit there! Definitely will come back now that Im a new Chubby Club member ! read more

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***EVERY ONE IN THE SAME PARTY HAS TO ORDER THE SAME LEVEL SINCE YOU HAVE TO ORDER OFF OF THE SAME IPAD...PER THE HOSTESS*** (I wanted to order one diamond and the rest silver hahaha) They of course have memberships going... Hahahahahaha I love walking upon the door, Mandarin-speaking folks are not willing to dine in if their child is taller than 130cm because you immediately lose out on the 50% discount. FOOD: Diamond level is recommended due to that's when the Waygu starts kicking in. Most of the meat portions were really chewy and tough to eat. In my honest opinion, only the BEEF tongue platter was the best. The raw fish thankfully did not make me sick but it was strange...it had a slimy consistency and texture. Loved how they tried to be creative with the hand rolls but it was difficult to consume due to the insides constantly falling out. I appreciate the variety of veggies and side dishes included. Kind of disappointed in the sauce options but I understand the CHUBBY SRIRACHA is where it's at. Ice cream is soft served... very soft served. Either vanilla or chocolate or mixed. Loved the rolls and matcha crepe cakes :) Loved the offerings of grape and strawberry slushies. The milk teas were WEAK af. I hate how they only have PEPSI products :( SERVICE: I was explaining loudly and aggressively because folks in my party weren't exactly listening during the explanation (it was our first time) so much so I guess the server tried to keep his distance. Didn't have much service involved. Saw that he helped others cook the meat. Others took away the plates and served us dishes we ordered. VIBEZ: Pretty much young couples dining in, particularly with kiddos less than 4 feet tall hahaha. Dark lit VIBEZ. Bathrooms are clean. Would I come back? No. I was elated with the mix of sushi and kbbq but the sushi offerings were much too few for me and the portions selected for kbbq were much too difficult to digest. read more

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Love this location! All of the staff are amazing, prompt service, and super nice. While the wait is very very long (3-4hrs) during dinner time, I've gone here twice. The meat quality never fails, the self serve bar is my absolute favorite, stocked with veggies, kimchi, fruit, flaky egg tarts, corn cheese, wagyu sliders, rice, soup, curry, and more! I can definitely say this is my favorite Japanese bbq :) read more

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JOSH!!!! You were a such great server. super attentive and very knowledgeable with your recommendations. The service was fast, and the quality and selection of the food made the whole experience even better. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Josh, you are in for a total treat! Chubby Cattle isn't just a meal; it's a high-tech, flavor-packed experience. The Wagyu quality is top-tier--literally melting in your mouth--and the revolving conveyor belt makes the whole vibe feel futuristic and fun. The broth bases are incredibly rich, providing the perfect canvas for their premium cuts. Whether you're a hot pot pro or a first-timer, the interactive DIY style keeps things exciting. It's the ultimate spot for a food lover like you. Seriously, your mind is about to be blown! read more

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This place has been name dropped plenty of times so I'm glad I got to try it! My friends and I decided to do the Diamond Experience ($88/pp). There is a selection of 5 special meats/dishes where you're able to do 2 of them per person. There was definitely so many to choose from that I honestly started to forget which one was which. We had 75 minutes for ordering -- waiting 5 mins between each order -- and 90 minutes to complete our meal. The meats were delicious, tender, flavorful, and honestly melts in your mouth. I was glad to try so many different meats I wouldn't usually get elsewhere! The problem areas were.... Our salmon nigiri was slightly fishy, but no issues afterwards so many just not a great piece? The miso soup tasted like hot water with some greens, no miso paste seen. The wait time was also unpredictable where we knew we'd wait 2-3 hours from calling ahead of time so we decided to send a friend close by to check in. We received 2 calls during that time that a table was ready and if we were able to get there on time. Since it was too last minute both times, we decided to drive up and wait but it ended up being another hour before we actually got seated. And lastly our grill.. Once we got our grill changed, it caused the temperature to take forever to get to high where multiple servers checked and told us it would take a minute. We left a piece of meat on there for a couple minutes to show the next server how it hasn't heated up yet. Gratefully, he decided to cook for us and discovered it was due to the fats and oils mixing with the fire for it to start heating up. Thankfully that was towards the end of our meal, but I wish we knew the reason sooner so we could eat without waiting too long until we got too full. I'd gladly come back here another time in different circumstances. Probably would have to set aside 2 hours of my time to avoid any last minute changes. read more

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We recently dined at Chubby Cattle and overall had a great experience. The meat quality was excellent, and you can really tell they take pride in their selection. One thing that sets this location apart from others is that they offer Australian dry-aged beef, which they explained is different from their other locations. The dry-aged options were fantastic -- rich, tender, and full of flavor. Definitely worth trying if you're into high-quality cuts. I also loved that they offer sashimi and sushi in addition to BBQ. It's a nice bonus and gives you more variety compared to typical spots. We did have to wait about three hours, which was definitely long. However, our server Johnny truly made it worthwhile. He was incredibly patient with us, gave great recommendations on which meats to order, and was very attentive throughout the entire meal. His service really elevated our experience and made the long wait feel worth it. Overall, if you're looking for premium dry-aged options, great meat quality, and attentive service, Chubby Cattle is definitely worth checking out -- just be prepared for a wait! read more

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Johnny was an amazing server and the meat was soo tender we had to sign up for membership i recommend getting their diamond if its ur first time trying read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Aspen was great! The tablets weren't working the day we went, but he went above and beyond to make sure our tables were fully taken care of. We were a group of 9 too! Made the experience so much better. Like all the other Chubby Cattle stores, the meat quality is definitely a cut above other KBBQ restaurants. I honestly think the Silver tier already gets you a lot of premium meats and would not recommend upgrading unless you are the biggest of foodies. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - The free uni sauce/caviar/wagyu dish you get if you sign up for membership. Pretty mid. - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

I came to Chubby Cattle expecting the BBQ to be the highlight but the sushi ended up standing out the most for me. The service was very attentive and good came out fast. The otoro was fresh and buttery and the uni toro hand roll was easily my favorite. The sukiyaki was rich and flavorful and also very tasty. The ambiance was fun and it made for a nice dining experience overall. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the food here and would definitely come back again. read more

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First time at this new Irvine location and everything HIT! 10/10 ambience , vibes and of course the food all on point! Shoutout Johnny for the exceptional service. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Shoma was excellent tonight and we had such a great time celebrating our friend's birthday! He was kind, professional, and accommodating! They also gave the best birthday song! Definitely recommending this place for all your special occasions! read more

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Had an amazing experience at Chubby Cattle BBQ Irvine! Our waiter Josh was outstanding from start to finish. He took the time to explain which menu items were exclusive to the Irvine location, kept our drinks constantly topped off, and proactively swapped our grill without us ever needing to ask. Even though the restaurant was full, they accommodated our party in the VIP room, which made the night feel extra special. We ordered the Platinum menu, and Josh cooked the A5 wagyu dishes to perfection. He even took over grilling throughout dinner so everyone could enjoy the meat fresh off the grill without having to worry about cooking it ourselves. Top-tier service and an awesome dining experience--Josh truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend asking for him if you visit! read more

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This is our second experience at Chubby Cattle but first time checking out this location and our server Jonathan was really great. He talked us through the dining options and always checked on us and provided great service. The food was consistent as the other but the ambiance at this location is super fun and all the staff here made our experience memorable. Thanks Jonathan for a great dining experience! read more

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First time eating at chubby cattle! We got Ryan as our server. He convinced us to get the membership. It came with a complimentary a5 wagyu filet mignon with caviar and uni sauce. Very decadent! Food was amazing! Lots of options! Milk tea and passion fruit lemonade was included amongst the drinks. Went so hard on so many wagyu cuts. Ryan even prepped the filet mignon for us and flipped meats when checking on us. Excellent service! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Ryan preparing our complimentary A5 wagyu filet mignon with caviar and uni sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

I have tried all the Chubby Cattle and so far this one is probably my favorite. I came here with one other person on the weekend for a late lunch and no was no wait. It was quite busy though and we had Jonathon as our server. He was awesome, helpful and attentive. He gave great recommendations and I was glad he had tried the entire menu to give us his honest opinion of each item. I appreciated that the menu had a large variety of different items depending on the tier you choose. Desserts and drinks were included. I love that they have hot pot and sushi here beside meats. All the meats we tried were pretty good. Besides the meats, I enjoyed their eel and yellowtail sushi. I also enjoyed the sukiyaki hot pot and lobster dumplings as well. But honestly there wasn't much we didn't like. For dessert they even had cakes, soft serve, eggtarts, and fruit. Like I mentioned, service by Jonathon was great. The food came out fast and we had the 90 minute limit. We were never without meats. The service service bar was pretty stocked and never without an item as well. The inside isn't super big but its comfy for small or large groups. I would definitely come back again. read more

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We got the gold tier and the quality of the meat is very good- very tender and flavorful! We sat on the patio and don't recommend it bc the ventilation wasn't very good. The seats are very tight and it always bumps to the chairs behind me. In addition, the areas where we get drinks, sauces and vegetables are also very tight- had a hard time walking by without getting into the way of someone else. Eric was our server and he did a great job helping us cook the meat and recommend us what meat to get. They are very strict on their time limit so eat fast if u can eat and want to order more food! read more

I finally got the chance to try the Chubby Cattle in Irvine since its opening back in December. Wait times for dinner have been as long as 3+ hours (for a party of 2), so if you're planning to brave the crowded parking lot at Diamond Jamboree, prepare ahead of time with your party as they do not take reservations. Having previously been to the Chubby Cattle in Rowland Heights, I already knew what the experience would be like. Recently went with family and selected the silver menu experience which is currently $58 or $50 for Chubby Cattle members. Here you order your dishes off of a tablet at each table (10 dishes max per order with a 5 min timeout between orders). We tried all the meats (they ran out of beef tongue on that night) that were offered and even at this tier price, the Wagyu cuts still all had excellent marbling. And you can really tell that with each bite you take that the meat is some of the most tender and flavor cuts you've ever had. Even the quality of the Iberico pork belly on the silver menu tastes better than your typical pork belly. If you're looking for some non-beef/pork options, the sashimi and sushi should not be overlooked. The salmon and yellowtail capacious are very delicious and the handrolls were some of the freshest tasting handrolls I've had. The service here is very fast with food coming out probably 5 minutes after your order them, and the servers were really friendly. If you're someone the can brave the long wait times and large crowds, this place should be on your must try list. read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Chubby Cattle!!!!! Is the most amazing Japanese BBQ we have ever experienced and eaten! We got there, I checked us in at 1:15pm and got a table at 1:55pm! (PURE LUCK) the normal wait time is anywhere from 1-3 hours! So plan accordingly. Don't expect this gem to be a walk on in and sit down right away kind of place because it isn't. Everything is delicious! We got their membership $58 (there's a promo won't last long FYI) We got their gold package. Paid $85. Everything is ordered on the screen: meats, soups, food related. Drinks, sides, and other snacks including desserts are all in the back (come serve yourself) We got Alex Nguyen as our server! He was so amazing cooked our food for us. Super attentive. Always around and checking in on us. The ambiance is loud and fun. I would say like a Japanese food market. Not like a quiet dine in place. So don't expect that. I can't wait to bring my daughter for her birthday soon!!!! We will be back and definitely recommend. read more

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Thong was amazing! First time here and he gave us the full experience by cooking all our meats :) and giving us the best recommendations. Meats were great! Being able to get up and get your sides, drinks and dessert is a plus :). Love the look it has with all the anime. read more

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Let's start with, I was kind of disappointed. With the amount of time you have to wait for your food and the price you pay, I wouldn't come here again. It was a good experience but I think I'd rather spend my money on regular KBBQ or JBBQ. The Wagyu meats were good but only if it's without seasoning. Some of the seasonings were too salty or it didn't really go. The meats were good quality though and I enjoyed the short ribs, beef tongue and brisket. I was sad they only had rice as a carb. I usually get rice paper or radish so the rice filled me up a lot. The side bar was ok... they didn't have a lot of good options. The kimchis were ok as well. Very mid to me. I think it's a good idea to have all those side dishes but it's very filling once you choose them. Like the curry and the Wagyu burger. The Wagyu nigiri was good though. Cane with uni on top. Definitely choose that to get your moneys worth. Beef tongue was probably my favorite. Desserts were ok... egg tart was cooked too fast on high heat or something because it came out like scrambled eggs. Service was ok as well. Service was ok because they barely came around. I probably saw the server three times not including the end for the check but I understand they are busy. I'm sad I had a poor experience. I don't know if I would come again tbh. read more

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So excited when Chubby Cattle BBQ opened last December here in Irvine. Located in a prime location in Diamond Jamboree among many Asian restaurants and cuisines including Haidilao, Chubby Cattle has instantly taken one of the top places to eat in the plaza. The wait time can be really long so be ready for that, fingers crossed it will die down over time. They have 4 different menus as well as a membership you could buy annually to get discounted pricing at all of the Chubby restaurants. Once we started dining, I was honestly left impressed across the board. From the moment we sat down, the quality was obvious. The meat was extremely fresh -- you could see it in the color and marbling, and taste it once it hit the grill. Nothing felt frozen, dry, or pre-cut too far in advance like some spots. This location is known for their special cut dry aged Wagyu so ensure to try that cut out. Every cut we ordered cooked beautifully. The beef was tender and juicy, and even the thinner slices didn't fall apart or overcook instantly. You really don't need to drown anything in sauce because the meat itself had great flavor. That's usually my biggest test for BBQ and Chubby Cattle passed easily. Service was solid the whole time. Our server Stephen checked in regularly, swapped grills when needed, and kept things moving without rushing us. The pacing felt right -- we never waited too long for food, but also didn't feel like they were trying to flip tables. The sides were fresh and there were many different food choices to order from besides meat such as sushi, udon, veggies, curry, etc., Being newly opened, overall restaurant was clean and comfortable. It felt more elevated than your average AYCE spot, but still fun and relaxed. If you care about meat quality and freshness, this place is worth it. Definitely one of the better BBQ experiences I've had, and I'd come back without hesitation. Lived up to the hype! read more

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We were a little concerned about a long wait, but we were able to get seated right away. Food quality was good as always, and there was great service from both Wilson and Kenny. Special shoutout to Heny for his very enthusiastic happy birthday to my nephews! read more

First time dining at chubby cattle and it was great. Got the premium selection and everything was delicious. A lot of meat, seafood, cold and hot food to choose from. Service was exceptional. Jason C. Took good care of us. He took the time to explain to us how to order and everything he recommended was so good. He was attentive, stepped in to help us flip our meat before it burns and was always around to help when you need something. One of the only times I go to a restaurant with my kids and didn't have to ask for extra napkins, I'd get fresh ones throughout our dining experience. Also gave me forks on the side for the kids before I had to ask. Just the attention to details. Shoutout to Jason C. Thanks for making this an amazing dining experience. Only downside is the self serve section was so crowded at all times, not small children friendly. I wasn't able to try everything, but of the food I got to try, they were delicious. I liked the wide variety of drinks and banchans for grabs. Will visit again soon. read more

Loved getting to try this place out! The way the meat is cooked is a little different than usual places I've been to, which you might notice when seeing how everything seems to light on fire (or I was just having a hard time cooking that day)- but basically it was explained to us that the cooking part isn't the usual cast iron that most kbbq places have, and you can taste the difference in how the meat chars. Personally, I don't enjoy charred meat a whole lot, but my friend LOVED the way it tasted, so it's all just personal preference. The meat quality is fantastic, you had the option to make a sauce bowl/other sauce at the table, but you could honestly use none of it and everything would taste amazing. The meats come premarinated, but you also have the option to have it come without. The milk tea here is actually pretty good, though a little sweet. Fun vibe and decor, great to go at lunch with less people, fun to go with a group. Joseph was our server and helped us out a LOT!!! Big shout out to him for running the tables like crazy, I saw how much he was interacting with and helping other people too, and it was awesome. Incredibly knowledgeable and patient as I kept starting fires. Thanks! read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - I loooove the decor - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

First time trying Chubby Cattle, and we got seated fairly quickly after putting ourselves on the waitlist. We opted for the gold tier, which came with a selection of special meats and special dishes (can choose one from each category, per person). There's also a self-serve area for sides, fruits/veggies, sauces, drinks, desserts, etc. It was a bit cramped inside with guests and servers constantly walking past each other in tight spaces. Also need to consider the time and ordering restrictions to maximize the dining experience. Food was okay overall, but wouldn't say it's anything special, and personally not worth the much higher price point for me. read more

Yvonne our server was amazing! Helped cook our food, great conversation. Girl is going places with her career and education. Food was top quality, love the vibe of the look of the place with the video game stuff. Here on a work celebration read more

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The selection of meat was amazing. Our server Vince was great! He was always around to answer questions and even helped cook our meat! Great selection of other foods as well read more

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This location was a bit roomier than others, and the oil draining dish was a nice touch. Our server Armin was cookin. He grilled the special meats perfectly medium rare. Staff singing happy birthday was the cherry on top. Can work on the dance moves though. read more

Insane selection and quality of meat. Self-serve stations have a lot of variety, far beyond any other AYCE BBQ place I've seen. Josh helped us out, great service & super attentive! Thanks for the great meal read more

Chubby Cattle BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was great and our server Jason was even better! He's very attentive and helped us cook the food too