I had a very disappointing experience at this all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ restaurant. Before we were seated, we politely asked the front desk if our party could be split into two tables. Despite the restaurant having the availability, they refused and insisted on seating all of us at one table. The hostess also had a very rude attitude from the moment we arrived, which immediately made us feel unwelcome. As the meal went on, many of the food items were running out. We asked multiple times for refills, but they were never replenished, which is unacceptable for an all-you-can-eat restaurant. To make matters worse, when the bill came, they automatically added gratuity for our large party. We asked to speak with the manager because of the poor service throughout the evening, hoping they would at least acknowledge our concerns. Instead, the manager was just as dismissive and rude as the front desk staff and made no effort to resolve the situation or make things right. Overall, the customer service was terrible from start to finish, the food service did not live up to the "all-you-can-eat" experience, and management showed no interest in customer satisfaction. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning. read more

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Stopped here tonight with the family. It was my first time here and I must say this place was amazing. My compadre was the one who showed me this place and we decided to finally try it tonight. The food: 1000/1000 we went with the gold option and it was amazing. So many wonderful cuts of Waygu beef and the recommendations from our server were great: we also had the sides and I must say the Waygu burger was so good, I can see why it would run out really fast. The deserts were so good and lots of amazing options. I enjoyed the unlimited beverages as well. Service: top notch service, our server was Tyler and he went above and beyond for our party. He made sure our experience was an excellent one. He was kind, courteous and you can tell he takes pride in his work. The inside was very nice and clean, this used to be another restaurant back in the days so it was nice to come back to my old stepping grounds. Drove over 60 miles to come here and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you Tyler for the hospitality. read more

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Chubby Cattle is a place of variety, indulgence and quality, a good treat. You can eat self prepared BBQ meats and refreshing sushi options at the same time. Obviously the quality is great, they have many premium options including waygu beef all you can eat. The service was good from our host, positive attitude and welcoming, until he started to mention their membership and if we wanted to join five times after saying no. Earlier we called to get information before arriving and they can't even have a staff member answer the call, an AI bot was struggling to assist and answer our questions. Everything is ordered on a tablet. The amount of self service at this restaurant is nauseating, considering the price to dine in. You can order every 7 minutes until time is up. Ambiance is active and the upbeat music playlist is about at a medium volume. The experience is streamlined to get you in and out, I was not a fan of the constant badgering to join their membership, especially at checkout. There is an egregious amount of self service that could be handled by staff, for the price range, having everyone run around each other to grab drinks and grab items from the cold bar and other self service areas is strange. Located on the first floor by Target at the Topanga mall, parking in the structure. read more

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I got the gold tier, it was a nice option to try the "tasting experience" as it was our first time, but honestly could have done without it. This place is more on the pricier side, but for the silver tier, it's a solid opt. There were a few items on the menu that we tried that we did not like at all, it had to be taken away lol but there were a lot of items we did enjoy! Our server nick was knowledgeable and friendly. This is a type of restaurant where you order through the tablet and the food comes to your table, the server does come around often to check in on you and to change the grills. Jasper was also really good at taking away any of our empty/ dirty dishes every time he dropped off food. When I first arrived, I was trying to get the host attention so that I could get checked in but she is not welcoming and bit rude. She is constantly looking down at her tablet then walking away. Then just calls whoever is next on the tablet, not acknowledging anyone new coming in! Me and another guest were so confused we had to flag her down to get checked in which is so odd. I've never been to a restaurant where a host made us feel like we are an inconvenience to her!! Anyway,after we did check in, we had to wait another 20 mins or so for our table to be ready. Lowkey being added to the wait yourself vs reservation seems like the same wait time which defeats the purpose of a reservation. read more

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As a huge fan of Chubby Cattle, I am incredibly disappointed to say that this specific location has been a miss ever since it opened. I've given it three chances now, and each visit has been a poor experience. After my most recent visit, I felt compelled to finally write a review. We ordered the highest tier (Diamond), expecting a premium experience, but our server, Kai, was completely rude and unprofessional. Throughout the night, he barely checked on us or cleared our plates. Instead, he repeatedly approached our table just to scold us about having only 30 minutes left. When last call approached, we placed a larger order to wrap up our meal. Kai came over and lectured us about the size of the order, warning us that we would have to pay for leftovers even though we ended up finishing absolutely everything. When we tried to put in one final item before the system even shut down, he arbitrarily told us he was canceling it because we "couldn't order anymore." It is incredibly frustrating to be paying customers spending over $600, only to be spoken to so disrespectfully about ordering food during valid service hours. To top it off, after dropping off the check and taking our payment, we went to get dessert. Kai approached us yet again and told us we needed to leave, essentially kicking us out of the restaurant. We've been to so many Chubby concepts and never have once been treated like this. read more

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We've been here a total of two times and each time has been amazing! We had Nick and Kai serving us and they've been amazing. Always checking in on us, making sure we get the best service, and just vibed with them. They're so easy to chat up. It's more expensive than your AYCE experience but it's really worth it especially for special occasions. It's a sit down upscale JBBQ spot and while I love their meats, I think about their lobster roll, Wagyu slider, and carpaccio the most alongside their unlimited milk tea and egg tarts. Next time we come, we hope we get to run into Nick and Kai again! They both work really hard and the quality of their service definitely shows. read more

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Gread quality meat and sides. Food was absolutely delicious however the spotlight has to be given to my guy Tyler. True professional , awesome recommendations and made the stay that much better. If you are lucky to meet Tyler , prepare to be impressed by warm hospitality. Definitely coming back 10 more times this year. read more

Chubby Cattle absolutely lived up to the hype. From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent and the entire experience felt unique. The atmosphere was modern and energetic, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. The quality of the meats was outstanding. Every cut was fresh, beautifully presented, and incredibly tender. Cooking everything right at the table made the meal even more enjoyable, and there were so many delicious options to choose from that it was hard to pick a favorite. read more

We were here a couple months ago, and tonight we are back to celebrate my hubby's birthday...and yes, I'm happy happy to say service is 100% on point, super nice and helpful. I also learned tonight, just in case if you were wondering...On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays it is only Walk-In no reservations...wait time varies, but Mon thru Thursday you can make reservations and also do walk-in's. We still love the choices from the digital menu, and totally enjoyed the birthday jingle surprise!! OH! I love love their Earl Grey roll cake!! I had 2 slices!! (Gasp)! It's totally fun inside! I love the interior designs. read more

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Delicious food and stellar service! Absolutely worth the wait and the price. This was my first time dining at Chubby Cattle, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. There's a variety of meat to choose from, from rich and savory wagyu to thinner briskets. All meat is very high quality cuts, taste amazing even without sauce. The sushi was just OK to me. Some of the rice was undercooked and so randomly crunchy in some parts, and the taste of the fish was just acceptable. The hand rolls were pretty good, though. Love the assortment of sides and appetizers to choose from, and the self service drinks, salads, desserts, and sides. There's even dim sum! And the slushies are so good. I actually didn't like the milk tea much, too creamy and sweet for me, but YMMV. There's just so much to eat and drink here, and the portions are just right. Loved the ambiance and the service. The only drawback was the wait time (quite long on a weekend for lunch) and the fact that it got super smoky in the area we sat. Even the restrooms were noticeably smoky. However, our table and others in the area were moved to a section with significantly better ventilation. It seems like ventilation could be a recurring issue here, but they also seem to be aware of it and can shift your table somewhere better if it gets too smoky. Overall, highly recommend this place! read more

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Came here before catching a flight and honestly perfect timing! We ordered the Silver package and the unlimited meats did NOT disappoint. Quality was solid across the board, everything came out fast, and the flavors were on point. Bonus: the time limit actually worked in our favor since we had a flight to catch... kept us moving instead of lingering too long. Would come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for hot pot/AYCE done right. read more

Chubby Cattle in Woodland Hills, located inside the Westfield Topanga Mall, is a super fun and elevated Korean BBQ-style experience featuring Japanese wagyu. It's easy to get to, on the bottom floor, next to Target. It gets super busy, so make sure to go super early to put your name down. Oh! And make sure you come hungry. The atmosphere is modern, lively, and upscale compared to your typical KBBQ. You're given a set dining time, and there's also a 7-minute window in which you can place each order, which can feel a little stressful at first since you're trying to decide, order, cook, and eat all at once. I took a few pictures but we probably had 30 more plates and with the time constraints, it was hard! We went with the Silver Tier, and it was amazing. The quality of the meat was excellent, especially the Japanese wagyu, which was rich, tender, and full of flavor. Everything we ordered tasted high quality and well worth it. There's also a walk-up area where you can grab extras like fresh vegetables, curry, soup, corn/sweet potato with cheese, desserts, and even a wagyu hamburger, which we heard was delicious. The milk teas were also really good and a nice pairing with the meal. The experience can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but our server Tyler was incredible. He helped us put in our first order, gave great recommendations, and made sure we understood how everything worked. His attentiveness really made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Overall, Chubby Cattle is a unique, high-quality wagyu BBQ experience that's definitely worth trying. Just be ready for a fast-paced start - and if you get Tyler, you're in great hands! We'll definitely be back! **Tip** Sign up for their yearly membership. The initial cost and what you save pays for itself. read more

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Chubby Cattle is beautifully decorated, well serviced, and has delicious food. I probably won't go again. The good - all the food was fresh with plenty of variety. Buffet options were great too. There a rice machine that serves exactly the amount of rice you want, like R2D2 scooping your portion. I really liked the wagu stew and all the meats. I would skip the sushi. The bad - the dining experience, while fun, was not relaxing at all. There is a timer that counts down like a game show, ticking time bomb. When the timer finishes, you order your limited number of dishes and the timer stars again. It feels like a game show to maximize your orders rather than tasting a variety of beautifully aged fatty meats. The restaurant itself is clean but very congested. I would recommend checking it out, but I'll be making return trips to the chubby cattle in Vegas read more

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I love k bbq but this was a different experience than most others! The meat is so fresh. Love that Yu can see them prep it. The sides are all self serve and have many options from soups to fruits. Your price includes a drink and desserts as well. Besides the meats, the wagyu burger was delicious! Service was excellent. Everyone was friendly . Ordering is self done on a tablet. It was loud and busy. So can tell it's good food! For a place like this I expect ut to be loud. read more

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Last night me and my boyfriend wanted to get KBBQ and we're deciding between a place in West Hills and here. We ultimately decided to try Chubby Cattle because of the extra things that come with it, especially the dessert station. Our server was really attentive and friendly despite having to go through 3 iPads because each one did not work. It made ordering longer which was frustrating because you only get a certain amount of time to order. The meat itself was pretty good and the sushi was alright. What was the most disappointing was that the reason why we chose this place - the dessert station, was completely empty. We asked three different people and waited twenty minutes and there was still absolutely nothing in it. It was unfair to pay the whole price for something that did not include the whole package. It seems like this happens a lot to and for this reason, I wouldn't trust it enough to pay for the whole thing upfront and not get the entire menu offered. read more

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Came here today to celebrate my baby sisters birthday and Natalie was our server. She was very attentive and nice and my sister had a blast eating here for her birthday. Once again I left happy and full. Seriously my favorite place to eat and location. Never got a bad service once read more

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I was so impressed by the selection of food options there was a huge variety and i love that they had seafood options too. It was so cool to be able to choose buffet style for the side dishes. The quality of the meat was amazing. I have never experienced everything like this. We went a little late but they also took a long time to sear us so we were unable to enjoy the experience to the full extent. It seemed like they wanted us to leave in a hurry. For the price it would've been worth if we had more time. read more

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Had an amazing time here with my cousins: CID helped us a lot and cooked our premium meats. The food tasted delicious and the service was great. The place has a casual ambiance that is good for family and friends. They have three tiers of AYCE and I always get the gold tier because I feel like it has great value. Their salt is very unique and pairs well with the meat. We loves the thin-sliced beef tongue, A5 Brisket, and miso beef. We waited about 25-30 minutes on a Friday evening. This location is in the mall across from Target. They also have a bar where you can get milk tea, desserts, kimchi, fruits, and condiments, among other things. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Canoga Park, California

We waited about 50 minutes for a table at 6:30pm on a Tuesday, which is wild (but accurate according to the original quoted wait time). By this time, some of the things I really wanted to try (beef tongue, wagyu enoki, fruity wagyu, fried tofu, chicken karaage etc) were sold out. The rest of the wagyu cuts were good, but the thin cuts were harder to cook as they easily stick to the grill. I can see the appeal of this location relative to others: the beverage bar, "dim sum", salad bar, curry/miso dispenser, grab and go wagyu burgers/egg tarts, and dessert station are unique, though the stations can get messy, and takes a bit of time to be refilled. mini milk tea dispenser for people that are waiting is cool and generous. Unfortunately, the novelty makes for lack of quality. We tried almost everything on the Silver Tier ($58), all of which were underwhelming except for - Durian sweet potato: can actually taste the durian! Goes delightfully well with the melted cheese - Egg Tart: flaky and does the job - earl gray roll: soft, fluffy, not overly sweet - carpaccio: not fishy, decent sized cuts. Baked salmon had more rice than i'd like tho. - takoyaki: crispy outside, sizeable octopus inside. Worth a try - jasmine/samurai (pandan like flavor) MT Don't recommend: - the "dim sum" if you're expecting anything authentic as the shu mai is filled with rice, and the dumpling with a weird shrimp paste. The har gow-like one was probably the better tasting one to try. - tom yum soup: it's like tart water, though the mussels and shrimp weren't bad - miso soup: no tofu/seaweed - chicken cartilage: too hard to chew - curry: lukewarm, flavor lacking. Tender meat tho Service: The hostess who took us in pointed us out to the different stations, which was nice, but I think she got distracted because once we sat at the table, she started talking to a coworker and quickly left... we didn't know what to wait for lol. We kinda awkwardly sat for a few minutes until Anthony came by who was great! He explained things clearly and was quick to offer grill changes. Parking: go through the owensmouth entrance for the mall! Plenty of spots Ultimately, I prefer the SGV locations. Prob won't be back for awhile read more

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Why Chubby Cattle? - Quality meat and a good amount of apps, cold dishes, desserts, drinks, soups, and hot dishes - Servers can help you cook - Fast touchscreen ordering system Why Not Chubby? - The time limit makes it difficult to eat and enjoy your experience especially as a group. By the time you understand the ordering system, cook your food and explore the salad bar area its up. - Top tier A5 meats are limited based on the package you get - They keep pushing their membership Would I come back? Maybe but it gets pricey per person Service 4/5 Good service from our server and the host/front desk area Ambience 4/5 Fairly clean despite the rush of people and amount of food/drink at the bar areas Food 4/5 My friend said it best "It's like an upscale Gyu-kaku" hahaha read more

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First time for a friends graduation dinner and had an amazing time. Lewis our server was so friendly and very helpful with picking out items. The seasoned salt was a game changer and every single thing we ordered was so fresh and flavorful. More of a special event place for me but definitely want to come back. read more

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Great food. Great service. Our server Joseph was so nice, patient and helpful! Come hungry!

Great service by Lewis and even apologized for any slight delays. Food was all great and will definitely come back to this location. Still waiting on them to add alcohol though. Love the rice dispensing machine! read more

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Tyler and Andrew were great! Food is amazing! Love coming to this place. Always amazing.

Had a great experience. Lewis took his time to explain all different types of meats and his recommendations. I highly recommend asking Lewis recommendation. Mikhail was also helping my family and I out. Mikhail is very attentive and made sure our experience at chubby cattle great. read more

Andy was our server and he was great! Helped us cook our meats perfectly! Our screen had a malfunction and he was able to reset it and get it back to working order quickly. Thanks Andy! read more

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Top notch service. Lewis and Mikhail were very great. They knew what we needed before we could even ask. They made our ordering experience so easy. read more

Best bbq EVER! Wagyu quality is premium at such an affordable price. I prefer this over Korean bbq any day. Our server, Jamie, was super attentive and friendly and helped us cook our meat. Also loved the self serve all you can eat bar. Make sure to grab the egg tarts! 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

The service was on the slow side. Food was not my favorite. Thinking back I may just not be that much into meat. I think the burger was okay but ditch the American cheese, buns were not the best. My favorite part was the onions because I just love onions. The place is clean which is a huge bonus. Got some Portuguese style desert but was maybe not cooked all the way. The rice was really sticky and as a Persian it's just not the type of rice I'm used to so not sure I'd go for it again. Beef was very tender yet too salty. Well done but too salty. Gravy was also abundant. Some more veggies maybe? Ambience seems too casual but it's not a very cheap place. Maybe I'm being too harsh. Just make sure you really like meat. read more

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Chubby Cattle at Topanga Mall is a really fun and different take on AYCE Korean BBQ/hot pot. The vibe is modern and high-energy with lots of tech touches, this location the food is delivered by actual servers (not robots like some people expect from other locations). They have three tiers of wagyu you can choose from, including higher-end options, and honestly the meat is the star here. The wagyu is sooo good super tender and melts in your mouth. Definitely worth it if you're going for the meat quality. The sliders were really good and juicy, and the rice station is super cool you just put your bowl down, press a button, and it automatically fills your bowl with rice. I wasn't really into the sushi though. I've had way better elsewhere, so I wouldn't come here for that. But for wagyu and the overall experience, it's a good time. Overall, fun spot, good energy, and I'd come back mainly for the wagyu. Does get busy..but you also eat fast lol read more

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I've been to Chubby Cattle before during grand opening weekend and had a great experience, which is why we were so excited to bring my mom for her first visit this past Saturday (2/28). We hyped it up to her, so she came in really excited to try it. We expected the one-hour wait and put ourselves on the list -- no issues there. But once we were seated, we immediately noticed how hot it was inside. It felt like there was very little ventilation, which made it uncomfortable throughout the meal. Unfortunately, quite a few items weren't stocked during our 90-minute visit. When I first went to the bar, there was no kimchi. The miso soup had no tofu. I let our server Anthony know, and to his credit, he was very kind and proactive -- he went to the back to notify the kitchen and came back to let me know it had been refilled. He even offered to grab it for me, which I appreciated. However, when I went back up, there was still no tofu, so I had to flag someone else down to ask again. Several items labeled on the table were also unavailable the entire time: no shumai, no soup dumplings, no octopus dumplings, and no lobster dumplings. The steam baskets weren't even out and never appeared during our visit. The chocolate layered crepe was only refilled once, and there were no egg tart refills for most of our time there. There was also no more refills on the milk tea - they had put a sign over it. On our last call, we ordered one more round of scallops, but they never came -- and we had already paid the bill. Eventually, another server brought them over, but by then our grill had been turned off. When we let her know, she asked, "Do you want it or not?" We ended up taking them, and she turned the grill back on. I had also been waiting for fresh egg tarts and let Anthony know I was specifically holding out for those. When they finally came out, I grabbed a few while we were finishing the scallops. Shortly after sitting down, Anthony came by and let us know we only had two minutes left -- not realizing another server had just dropped off our last order of scallops. I mentioned there was no way I could eat piping hot egg tarts in two minutes, and he kindly told me I could take them since we were already over our time limit. I want to emphasize that Anthony was polite and did his best, and I still left a pretty good tip because I know some of these issues are likely operational and not entirely on the servers. That said, for the price point, it was disappointing to see so many items unavailable and not being restocked consistently. I really loved our first visit, which is why this experience was such a letdown. I hope this was just an off day, because I do think this place is great -- but consistency and fully stocked options are important, especially when you're paying a premium price. read more

Cid took care of our party of 12! He was very accommodating and on top of everything. All our requests were fulfilled and he was attentive to our orders and clearing our plates. Thanks for the top notch service, Cid! Food quality was awesome and service was amazing. We loved the hip hop playing and the Japanese style decor. read more

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Tyler and Andrew were top notch. The food kept coming! Thanks you! They also told us about this special promo that got us discounts. We can't wait for our next visit read more