Moses was excellent! He made our first time here enjoyable. The food was good and the selection was great, even if you opt for the silver option. This was a dinner to remember. Thanks Moses, see you soon! read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Jordan made our first experience. We had such a great experience at Chubby Cattle, and a huge part of that was our server. They were incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. From helping us navigate the menu to checking in at just the right moments, their service really stood out. They kept everything running smoothly at our table, made sure we had everything we needed, and created a welcoming, relaxed vibe. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests. Excellent service like this makes all the difference--we'll definitely be back! read more

Server Aaron is so friendly and welcoming, makes you feel like you're friends. Everything we had on the menu was BOMB-- price is kinda up there but experience is 10/10. read more

Had an amazing experience at Chubby Cattle! Eric and Kayla were both awesome and really made the visit stand out. Eric welcomed us with great energy and was very informative. He gave honest advice and helped guide us through everything, which made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Kayla was also amazing -- energetic, helpful, and super friendly the whole time. You can tell they both care about giving great service. Big shoutout to Eric and Kayla for making our experience even better. Definitely recommend! read more

Service: Neil was an absolute professional and very helpful. Food: Great quality. 4th time coming to Cerritos location despite living near the Rowland Heights location. Ambiance: Space is a bit tight which you can hear other patrons conversations. read more

Chubby Cattle - Wagyu meats - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Was excited to try this location as I thought since it was newer, it was going to be nicer. We usually go to the Monterey Park location and have been to the little Tokyo one as well as a Mikiya. 1. Large parties If you're a large party skip this. The ordering will be too chaotic and the time will stress you out. We were a party of 7 and they sat us is 1 booth. Can you imagine that? 7 people crammed into 1 booth with 1 ordering screen? By the kitchen no less, which was super noisy. Had to get them to change our table. The hostess was super nice about it though and was sympathetic about the concern. They had one spot that had a small booth and a medium booth together so we waited for those to open up. 2. Food The grill is very hot and meats get burned very easily. They no longer have the fancy presentation of the a5 in a wooden box with dry ice which honestly was the most epic part of the meal. Now it just seems like you're hitting up a regular kbbq place. But yes, the meat quality is still better. We had to check several times on our order because they either didn't come out fast enough or they forgot some items. Kimchi hot pot is incredibly misrepresented. It's just a spicy soup with meat, tofu & bean sprouts. The picture shows a full on hot pot with various veggies. 3. The service was nice enough. But considering that you're tipping on a 700 meal, they should really cook all of the meat for you. Even baekjong kbbq does that. If I'm cooking most of the time and stressed out because I'm trying to order and cook at the same time, what are we tipping for? Most of our meat got burnt in the chaos. It leaves a bad taste literally and figuratively. Have the servers cook all the food so they can actually earn the tip. Another thing is large parties are charged gratuity automatically and then when you pay on the screen, it asks for more tip! The audacity. I recently upgraded to chubby plus membership which I now regret. Probably won't be back to any of the restaurants. The premium presentation is gone and it's too chaotic of an experience with the time limit, self-ordering, self-service and self grilling. Tipping on top of that is outrageous. So yeah not worth it anymore imo. read more

Less than two weeks ago, my wife and I were here and had an amazing time with Charlie's excellent service. This time we are here for my son's birthday and him being a club member, he got his silver tier on the house. Knowing that, I've really gotten my monies worth for my membership and with my own birthday coming up in a couple of months, I will definitely get more than my monies worth so that has solidified my decision to continue to keep my club membership. This visit we got Moses as our server who was as good of a server as Charlie. I think we need to learn to cook and eat faster so we don't run short of our 70 minutes, but when you have so much to choose from, 70 minutes is just not enough, but I truly understand it because of how well received Chubby Cattle is to the city of Cerritos. I understand the cost of even the silver tier being higher than most Korean BBQ restaurants, but the quality of the Wagyu beef served here at chubby cattle makes the difference in price of other AYCE Bbq restaurants. read more

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First time at a Chubby Cattle. Staff are friendly and very attentive. Great place to gather and have good food. However, the AYCE experience is way different IMO. The meats, shrimp, sushi, and specialties are ordered through a computer program. Very forward thinking. The Curry Wagyu mixed with rice was simply tantalizingly delicious. The Wagyu Steak is 1/4" thick cooking pretty quickly. The pork belly was fantastic along with the large shrimp . Hint: the large shrimp? Suck the head like a crawfish. The smorgasbord bars are set up differently. Sauces, vegetables, fruits and desserts along with 3-4 hot food areas. Inside is very tight but walkable. Just be cognizant when walking around bcz the kitchen does have very hot foods coming out through the walk paths. For the initial price of $58, enjoy the experience and as much Wagyu and large shrimp as possible. For this price up to Premium, I can find better but it's worth a try at least once. Highly recommend, It's expensive IMO but one must try at least once to see and feel it. read more

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Steak was so buttery I couldn't get enough! This spot is my #1 kbbq everything is soooo worth it. Came here and left with a membership. I enjoyed the whole experience. From the premium steaks to their sushi's! Soooooo worth it ! read more

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Highly recommend coming here for their amazing meat quality. Hands down the best brisket and pretty much any meat selection they have! You can even see the marbling on the meat, once it is cooked, it literally melts in your mouth. I wish there was a location closer to the westside, hope to be back soon! read more

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4/11/26 First time here to celebrate my anniversary dinner. I have heard a lot of good things about chubby cattle but never experienced it. We joined the waitlist two hours prior to dining and the time frame worked out. After checking in, we waited another 5 mins before getting seated. Our server Moses was friendly and informative of how the whole dining experience goes. The limited dining time definitely creates some anxiety but it did not affect the amount of food we could devour. Touchscreen ordering was responsive and the left hand corner timer was helpful to check when we could order and how much time we had left. I was impressed by their selection of drinks: hot teas, milk teas, slushies and soda bar. The condiment bar was small but had all the pertinent ingredients. Nice selection of fruits and a great hot food bar area and lastly desserts. Again, I missed out on more than a few things because I enjoyed the A5 meat way too much. We got the gold tier and it was phenomenal. The server cooks the fancy meat and we cook the rest. A5 was just melt in your mouth delicious. Loved the grill grates but must keep a close eye to prevent over cooking the meat. My husband also loved the plate meat. He said it was also super tender and flavorful. The dipping sauce is the bomb. Salmon sashimi fresh. wagyu foi gras. I like my meat a bit more cooked so I put it on the grill for a few seconds and greatly enjoyed it. The hand rolls were good too. Tom yum soup was nice and spicy. Loved it. The overall meat delivery and server check in was very good. Moses also came over to cook for us a few times which was nice. Before we visited, we told ourselves there is absolutely no need to join the chubby club. Well, one meal in, we felt very different and decided to join. Looks like we will be coming back to enjoy this very, very soon. Thank you, Moses for a great dining service! Cheers to the founder David! You really brought the amazing high end Asian buffet concept to the states. Your group truly put in a lot of research into an easy to navigate ordering platform, the selection of food and beverages to the top tier quality of meats and seafood! Customer for life as long as my wallet can afford it. read more

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Came here to try the Chubby Cattle BBQ Cerritos location after visiting a few of their other spots, and I was curious how this one would be. From what I've noticed, most locations in this chain are pretty consistent when it comes to quality and service. The food here is really fresh. The meats were good quality, and I also really liked the hot and kitchen items. There's a good variety, so it doesn't feel repetitive even if you come back. The vibe is fun and casual, and the space feels cozy even though it's not too big. Staff were friendly and attentive, and big thanks to our server, Ranier , he made the whole experience more fun and memorable. I could even call him right from my table, which was super convenient. One thing I really like about this location is how convenient it is. You can join the Yelp waitlist when you're still about 2-3 miles away, which gives you more flexibility and saves time. I haven't really seen that at other locations, so it's a nice plus here. Also, there were plenty of parking spots right in front when I came I'd come back again when I'm in the area. read more

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First time trying out this location. This location is smaller than the Rowland Height location. The self service bar is also a lot smaller. We got the silver tier to try. The meat selection is the same as the other locations but I have to say the meat tasted a lot better at this location. The meat plates are more flavorful and tender. I am glad this location is closer for us to come back again. Service was excellent. Neil served us tonight and he was attentive. He made sure we received all of our dishes thru out the night. The milk tea here is better too. Not as water down like the one at the RH location. Super easy to find parking here. Definitely will come back again. read more

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I'm a member of the chubby group and have tried a few of their restaurants. Came here with the hubby for a late lunch early dinner and we were both left unimpressed. Service was efficient and attentive. All the servers were friendly and approachable. The Chubby group has their formula down. Almost Starbucks like, the put enough design effort to elevate the interiors to enhance the dining experience. Asian enough without being gaudy. We've tried all three tiers of their meat levels and this time we settled for the silver as we didn't silver and gold when we've visited their shabu places. Perhaps we should have stuck to the highest level of meat. Earlier in the year we went to the little Tokyo location and truly loved it. Don't get me wrong ñ, everything was good and delicious, just not as delicious as the little Tokyo location. I'll definitely keep in mind that the higher level of meat does make a difference. The Argentinian red shrimp were massive and delicious and unfortunately decided to try it out towards the end. Theres a whole drink station with milk teas, slushes and sodas. Another station with some desserts and veggies. It's worth the price, more so if you are a member. read more

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Second time in this month, all my feeling are the same as the first visit Except Moses was our sever today. He was excellent and made time to cook the specialty meat as well as a few other items for us when time allowed. His attitude made our visit that much better and made us feel good about being part of the chubby club read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Great quality meat even better service. We came right at opening on a Sunday and there was already a line 20 people deep. Our server was Daryl and he was super on top of our table. He would notice when we were struggling to cook the meat and jump in and help us out. The salmon and yellowtail carpaccio ... probably the best quality fish I've ever had at an AYCE restaurant. The brisket... melts in your mouth. It's pre marinated or seasoned so while you have the options for sauces I don't think it's necessary. This place always hits and I'm always surprised at how amazing the quality is every time read more

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Moses was a great server! The food excellent. Now they need to open a location in the southbay area. Hello, corporate? Torrance/gardena pls and thanks! Also, dont forget to sign up and be a member and save. Plenty of free parking in front and around. P.s. the cartilage is like Crack. Easily the best side dish here. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Took my best friend out to Chubby Cattle for the first time, and we had a blast. Charlie took great care of us! I've been coming here for almost a year now, and I have to say Charlie is one of the fastest servers when it comes to cooking the speciality meats. He explained the menu really well, and even pre-bussed our tables a bunch of times. Our table was always picture ready! Definitely loved the music today. Lots of Sabrina Carpenter! read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Celebrated Mother's Day here, and it was awesome! Rida was very nice and took care of our requests with a smile. Everything was delicious!!We are definitely going back! read more

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I just got home from my first visit to this restaurant and I am eager to share my experience! Great variety and quality. There were even items that you wouldn't expect like desserts, fruit, milk teas, and burgers. My mom and I were served by Thomas who was attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable. I really want to give Thomas a shout out because I've been a server before, and I know how hard it can be to be personable and attentive when the restaurant is very busy, so thank you Thomas! This was by far the best Korean barbecue spot that I've ever been to. I do recommend getting the membership because it really pays for itself. My mom is such a picky eater and even she was able to find so many items that she loves here! read more

I have been here a few times already and it never disappoints. Tonight, I had Josh as my server and he was great. He came often to ask if everything was OK and cared for what we needed before we even had to ask. He provide a sincere and genuine thought into the service along with his fellow colleagues who brought out the food. Coming here is always a pleasure and a treat because the staff really takes pride in what they do. The atmosphere and experience will always give me a good memory of this place. read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

One of the best ayce's i've been to. I am new to this chain and really had no idea what I was getting into. Long waits! (luckily you can add your name to a list in advance) 3 tiers to choose from! We chose the lower tier and it had plenty of options we were happy with. If you want premium, then the higher tier options will suit your needs. The seating process was pretty smooth once our table was ready. It was clearly explained how it works and our time limit (which they are very strict on) as shown on the computer screen on the table. Each round, you can order up to 10 plates. There is also the self serve area. This one was unique in that it was broken into sections. They have the beverages in one area, veggies in another, around the corner was rice, mini burgers, corn, etc, then a small dessert section. Pretty impressive. Everything here was fast pace. The servers working quickly and food coming out fast. They really held us to our 90 mins. We were full by then and definitely done ordering, but also pretty much asked to leave as they had a lot of parties waiting. When paying our bill, they encourage you to sign up for their rewards program. It's not free, but if you plan to come back it probably is worth the fee. You can also accumulate points at their other locations. One person in our party joined and the credit pretty much offset the cost. Our server, Chaerin, did an excellent job! The only thing that bothers me now-a-days, is restaurants asking for reviews. Sometimes I just want to enjoy my meal and when the experience is great (or the opposite), then I'll share about it. Not affecting my rating as the experience was wonderful and I will return. read more

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This place makes me happy , and Josh was our master griller and all-around best server. He helped us grill some meats, and answered all our questions when we were unsure about grill time, etc. All the meats we tried were incredibly delicious, like melt-in-your-mouth tasty ... And we tried about 20 different items. My favorite was Miso Wagyu Chuck Eye. We got the Gold Tier and was very satisfied. Even with the 90 minute limit, I think it was enough time since all the servers were really prompt with the items. Numerous repeat visit is a must. read more

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Decided to do dinner here last night for the first time. Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. The quality of the meats was top tier. Every cut we tried was incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. You can really taste the difference, especially with the wagyu. With other Korean BBQ spots raising prices on premium meats, you honestly can't go wrong here. What truly elevated our visit was the service from Moses. He was A+ across the board. He took the time to walk us through the menu, explained all the options clearly, and made great recommendations. His attentiveness and energy made the entire experience that much better. They also have a wide selection beyond just meats, tons of sides and drinks ranging from refreshing slushies and lemonades to hot tea. And to top it all off, the fruit, sweet treats, and ice cream at the end were the perfect finish. If you plan on coming here often, their membership seems like a no-brainer. Between the quality, variety, and standout service, this place definitely earns 5 stars. read more

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Had an amazing experience at Chubby Cattle! The food and atmosphere were great, but Kayla truly made the night exceptional. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Her service was professional, fast, and genuinely welcoming. Kayla went above and beyond to make us feel taken care of. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had -- we'll absolutely be back! read more

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Another compliment for the BEST! New features "Wait list" options is a plus with Yelp. Love that you get greeted when you enter the door right away. Our waiter was Kevin this time. Told him that it was one of my friend birthday also, and he made sure he was treated like a star. Vibe was awesome, everyone just having a good time. Food was amazing as always, fresh and more then you can ask for. All in all, a must try if you haven't. Hot tip: Be a member of Chubby, you get features rewards and discounts. I didn't believe it until I did it ;) read more

Chubby Cattle - Entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Never disappoints... Boyfriend top his record with 29 plates of food. Charlie was the man! Amazing service, super attentive and cooked the meats perfectly. He even went out his way to get a cheese less burger for my boyfriend, who is lactose intolerant. Self service was great as always. We will be back. read more

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Wow. What an experience. I have always heard of Chubby Cattle being a must visit spot and I am so glad that while visiting family that they wanted to go here for lunch on a Wednesday. I heard that there is usually a significant wait for a table but we were able to get a table right away. First off, I want to give kudos to Kevin for doing an amazing job taking care of us. We never had to really wait for much and some other waiters also brought us over items that were out when they replenished them. The service here is amazing. Secondly, the food is so good! Even for the lower tier AYCE option, there was more than enough variety for us to stuff ourselves and not get sick of anything. There was so much wagyu that we ate... All so good! The veggie bar, fruit bar, drink station, everything was so convenient and delicious. I would definitely be interested in coming here again. I'll just make sure to starve myself for a while before! read more

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PREMIUM MEAT, PAUSE Always wanted to try the premium wagyu and was finally able to. We got the gold menu with a5 options and a few premium things. Don't really know what happened but we ate a lot a lot. FREDDY was our server and he supported us at every turn. Things are ordered through an iPad here and he had the patience to guide our group of retirees. All I can say was the meat was far superior than GEN. The sushi was surprisingly really good! The drink options were plenty. And they had a cool set up of buffet style fruits, veggies and desserts. All worth the money at least once in your life. Take a look at the photos. I believe it was like 68 or 78 a person for gold. Didn't have much of a wait since we ate on a Monday night, but I hear that most people put their names on the list. Then walk around the mall across the street until it's their turn. read more

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Thanks to Sean our server and the rest of the staff at Chubby Cattle for an excellent Chubby experience! With our annual $58 membership, it was well worth it to get the Gold tier and enjoy the Wagyu at its finest at the Chubby Cattle Japanese BBQ AYCE in the city of Cerritos. I had the Mango tea latte for my complimentary monthly boba due to my membership and it was yummy, a great way to wash down all that meat and have such a sweet ending to a delicious dinner. Shout out to Sam, our OG server and again, so worth it to have the membership! read more

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We had a pleasant first-time experience! We joined the waitlist and that itself was great with the updates. The food was served hot and fresh, which made every bite amazing. The AYCE service was efficient and user friendly. A few highlights of were their self serve non alcoholic drink bar and appetizers - grab n sip with a huge variety of options from tropical teas, milk teas, slushies and Pepsi product fountain drinks. ​A special shout out to our server, Renier, who was attentive, friendly, always smiling, and patience. Also most of the staff and environment felt safe and comfortable. We had such a great visit that we walked away being gold members thanks to Reiner. And we usually do AYCE/year so that speaks volumes of this company. Now, I am a believer of theres room for improvements. The space is little snug and not as spacious. Another thing, the sweet treats besides the soft serves and cereal bar could be better. But again I went for the AYCE not desserts. Additionally, the sides to pair with meats were average. Lastly, the dipping sauces didn't do it it for me and I am sauce it down girl thru n thru. These cons are mainly preferences so take it with a grain of salt. read more

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Food is fresh and flavorful. Our server Aaron was amazing. He was very attentive and brought on the best vibe. Thanks Aaron. Keep up the good job! read more

Jordan is awesome! Super helpful and friendly! We chose the silver tier which is the lowest and it was plentiful for people that don't eat a lot of meat. But quality is great. Wish the cold bar has more option. read more

Came in with a group for our friend's birthday! Overall, the experience was off the charts; the food was 10/10! I was a little disappointed that the miso soup machine was out of order. Not sure how long that's been broken. Since it was busy, we couldn't keep the baby stroller in our area, So we had to replace it with our car seat. To parents, bring in carseat and not strollers ase they don't have the space. Overall, the food and meat selections were plentiful. We tried the silver tier, and it was just right for everyone! The meat from the top blade, brisket, wagyu short rib, wagyu knuckle, and beef tongue was all a hit. Their sushi selections and calamari were also very good! Service was a 10/10. Our waiter, Samuel K., was prompt and always checking in. If you live in Cerritos and are in the mood for KBBQ, give this place a try! read more

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Eric was the best! So incredibly kind and helpful. He made the experience wonderful! Food was pretty good but the service made 5 star! Highly recommend! read more

Chubby Cattle - Aftermath - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

I'm not sure what took us so long to try this place out. I knew the bbq was going to be amazing given their high reviews, but the sushi options were a pleasant surprise and perfect for refreshing the tastebuds when you want a break from all the savoriness. I usually hate to fill myself from the side bar dishes, but the waygu burger was surprising really good! Charlie took care of us throughout and contributed to the overall great dining experience. This spot will definitely fall into our resto rotations to dine out as long as our wallets allow it. Highly recommend! read more

Chubby Cattle - goodness. - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

3rd visit to this fine establishment to celebrate my son's birthday and HIS 1st time here. Michael got us all situated and settled. Showed us how to place orders and where the buffet was. Michael F. is a great waiter that made sure we were taken care of before the festivities. We placed our order and went to town with my son's celebration! All the food came out in a timely manner. Michael and the amazing staff made sure our table was cleaned off of any empty dishes, napkins were in good supply, and that we continued to be comfortable and well supplied. Throughout our dinner, the restaurant is clean, chic, plenty of lighting, lively millennial music (which I love), and beautiful displays of all their meats that have available in their refrigerated coolers. Highly recommend this place for special occasions! Definitely coming back again! read more

Took my boyfriend here for his bday and we both really enjoyed the food & experience. Daryl was awesome! Super attentive and did a great job explaining "how it works". He also did most of the cooking for us which was nice. Will definitely be back! read more

Chubby Cattle - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

The high quality of the meat here is simply unmatched. Service is pretty good as well. The quality of fish is also pretty darn good unfortunately the sushi rice is not at the same level. The dipping sauces needs more work. A tad pricey but considering what you get for your money, it is well worth it. read more

I've been coming here with friends so many times I've honestly lost count. The waitlist can get crazy long (sometimes feels like forever), but every single time it's worth it. Food & Tiers They offer three AYCE tiers Silver, Gold, and Diamond, each with different selections of meats and upgrades. If you really want the full experience, go for Diamond Tier. That's where you get premium cuts like Japanese A5 Wagyu, and the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu short rib is a MUST. It's insanely fresh, melts in your mouth, and tastes even better with their special salt. Everything is sliced fresh and you can really taste the quality. There's also a lot more than just BBQ like sushi, sides, and a self serve bar with drinks, milk tea, and soft serve, which honestly makes the whole experience feel even more worth it. Service Shoutout to our server Vy!! She was super friendly and attentive the whole time and made sure we had everything we needed without us even asking. Service like that really makes a difference, especially when it's busy. Ambience The vibe is fun, modern, and lively. It's the kind of place that feels like more than just eating, it feels like an experience. Perfect for going out with friends or celebrating something. Overall Yes, the wait is long, but the quality, experience, and especially the Diamond Tier make it 100 percent worth it every time. Definitely one of my favorite spots to come back to. read more

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