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    Chubby Cattle

    4.5 (442 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndBarbeque, Japanese, Steakhouses
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    7.4k @ 4.9?? - Chat GPT analysis:  numbers are heavily influenced by specific marketing and service practices rather than purely organic
    Eliot K.

    Was looking for a Japanese style bbq grill and had high hopes since this restaurant is highly rated. 4.9 on 7.4k reviews on Google and 4.5 star on Yelp. ( see chat gpt analysis of the reviews below) What I witnessed was probably the worst customer service, table grill failure and tablet ordering system failure all in one experience. Sort of like Lemony snickets - series of unfortnate events. I'm still confounded about the ratings. Did just have bad luck?? Table Grill: 0 / 5 Fire suddenly cut out after 20 mins and it was clear that propane tank was low. Server had no clear action other than to suggest to move the cheese corn off the grill. After taking his suggestion and the meat was still not cooking.( 10 mins later ) I had to flag him down the 2nd time. I had suggested we move to another table i saw that was open and he accomodated. Grill was not frequently changed like other bbq restaurants and looked completely charred and black by 20 mins. Oil was never applied to the grill . Meat constantly stuck to the grill wires making it difficult to turn the meat without ripping it. *Note to management: Make sure you quality check and confirm propane levels before you start the day. Do assurance check towards the evening to prevent any grill issues as we experienced. Server was not trained to be able to handle this situation. Servers had mentioned the fautly table was a known issue no corrections were made by management. Add oil on the table so customers can self oil the grill. Tablet Ordering System: 1/5 ( touch screen tablet) : After the Grill cut out , i pressed "call attendant " button on the tablet screen several times and no response. Looked across the room and server was happily busy catering to other tables.. waited 15 mins to flag him down to make him aware of the table flame. Tablet also did not propery input my order and often times found myself wondering if the orders went through. I had ordered Tom Yum soup and nothing came the entire dinner.. even mentioned it to my server. No action was taken. The real kicker was at end of the night i saw 3 orders of Tom Yum Soup on my bill. ( see attached pic ) Seriously guys?!! Server said he was not able to see my orders. * Note to management: Make sure you do a dry run of all the tablets and ordering system before you deploy tablets during peak busy times. Remove the tablets that are not functional. Its that simple. Customer service: 3/5 While I appreciated the server making attempts to correct gas grill error and tablet error. There were gaps in his service and attentiveness. He did not articulate or project his voice in the noisy environment and often felt he was mumbling. Since i was a new customer, I found it very difficult to understand the complex ordering systems which was timed every x minutes and limited to x amount. It seriously was a guess and see what happens ordering experience. Server only added to the confusion. Still unclear why Google Maps has this restaurant rated 4.9? In fairness he did comp my bill $15 for the series of errors. Still ended up paying $288. go figure. Food: 2/5 Salad was an embarassing 2 -3 tablespoons ( see attached pic) I dont think they really want you to have salad here. you have to order salad probably 3-4 times to get a regular size restaurant salad. Meat: 4/5 Good some highlights with Wagyu and Pork Belly. Sides: Dismal - 2/5 Edamame, veggies, wakame salad, lettuce, etc. probably the biggest offender. portions were small / maybe 2-3 tablespoon. if you wanted more you have to go through the ordering system. And yes there is the limit of how many items you can order at a time. Sunday May 18 9pm.

    Susan C.

    I've been here so many times but this last time ruined my Chubby Cattle experience. Everything we were able to get looked very fresh. The main reason why I rated it lower than I would've liked was due to the SLOW service. Especially for something they did not have to cook. We sat there for 10 minute waiting for food that even one of the server asked us, "did you guys pay yet?" We had so many missing items that we never got. However our server was super friendly and did everything he could to accommodate us. He kept apologizing and I understand that some things aren't in his control. First time leaving a AYCE place still hungry. :(

    Anna G.

    Casual day out and decided chubby cattle was the right move for a chilly afternoon after walking around all evening. We got seated right away which was nice and our server Alex was attentive and on it for helping us order and cooking some of the food. Everything was as good as always, delivered fresh and fast. And the plates kept disappearing as soon as they were emptied. Overall, 5/5 experience, would recommend to others to give it a try.

    Wesley M.

    we came in on a wednesday night and there wasnt a wait. our server josh was very quick, attentive, and diligent when explaining the menu and everything. we ordered shrimp and they forgot it so we let them know and they were apologetic and brought it out super fast. there were free snacks and chips and soft serve and juice and sodas and tea! the milk tea was pretty good for cutting the fatty meats. there were a wide variety of items like wagyu and nigiri but the brisket was one of my favs! id def come back again if i was in the area !!

    Kit C.

    Finally tried chubby kettle for the first time! I've been waiting for this since it's always packed with long lines. We were seated pretty quickly and maybe waited for only 10 mins (with reservations). The receptionist was friendly and showed us the snack/drink table and we love how thoughtful and inclusive they are with the selection. Overall we were impressed with the quality of meat and options. There's 3 different tiers to choose from and for the gold and platinum option, you're only allowed to choose one out of the 4 wanyu option, so they're not really ayce for that section. However, the actual ayce section does have some good quality meat selections and they're good quality meat, fresh and tasty. The sushi options aren't as fresh as expected although te hand rolls were pretty good and that's what we kept ordering from. The scallop with uni from the special section did not taste fresh and was quite disappointing. I'd like to point out the waitress and waiter who showed us how to work the iPad were very friendly and patient with their service however, the ones who bring the food to the table were not. Some of them did not seem friendly and would just left the plate on the table without explaining what it was. We received the wrong food twice and we had to waive at our waitress to let her know that we didn't order those items. Overall the experience here was excellent but compared to x pot I still love xpot more.

    Jennifer C.

    I love all chubby cattles! Been to the one west coast and here in Chicago. But I feel the Chicago one is lacking. It was great at the beginning when they first opened but not sure what had happen. Went here yesterday for my husband's birthday.Server was great but I see other workers wiping all utensils with Clorox/lysol wipes. I don't think you are suppose to do that. It's toxic to consume. Many of the item on the menu was out of stock which is very disappointing. Also drink selection is very limited compared to other chubby. The ice cream came out like a shake. Everything was just wrong yesterday. I think we won't be going here for a while.

    Yellowtail carpaccio
    Kailey M.

    The vibes in here are great and honestly a refreshing addition to Chinatown. We chose to do the silver tier and it was more than enough food. We ordered the yellowtail carpaccio, cheese corn, and the rest of our meats. The fish here was great but the wagyu was the star of the show. We had Justin as our server and he took great care of us and explained the entire menu and how to order. Overall I would come back, since you definitely won't leave hungry for $58!

    Sides (tempura, loaded fries, dumplings)
    Jacqueline O.

    This is a tough review to write because I really wanted to love Chubby Cattle. I've had it bookmarked on TikTok for months, and it came recommended by a couple of friends. I made a reservation for 5:30PM for a party of four. * PROS * The quality of meat was very good, not just for an AYCE barbecue experience but for most restaurants at a comparable price point. They were good cuts, not at all fatty or grisly. Many also came pre-cut into bite-sized pieces so we could focus on grilling and eating, rather than cutting it up. The more premium steak cuts did come in one large piece but I found that appropriate to the cut. The meat came out very quickly and we always got all of the meat orders we put in. Our server was really nice and very attentive, super on top of clearing empty raw meat plates and changing out our grill often whenever it got smokey. She was an absolute sweetheart! We were also able to update our reservation same day very easily. I also enjoyed the self-serve beverage station! Super convenient. * CONS * While the meat was good quality, we only ever ordered "original" which is supposed to be marinated and seasoned. I found it quite bland, but this is on par with most AYCE barbecue spots. It would've been better if they had more variety of sauces or a sauce bar. There were only two sauces, one of which was soy sauce, a salt+pepper blend, and a chili powder pot. Again, this isn't surprising with an AYCE barbecue so I wasn't too hung up on this. For some reason, they weren't bringing out all of the orders of sides we put in. Especially the dumplings. We were missing at least 5 orders of dumplings, an order of calamari, an order of rice, and several hand rolls. They were also sold out of several items, including the buns and one of the meat options. We were not told this when selecting our tier. I really was disappointed when they brought out the check without the last few orders of dumplings. None of these missing items were acknowledged - I understand if the kitchen was running low or they weren't ready, but nothing was communicated to us. Finally, the part that really soured my experience was that we were practically kicked out the second we finished paying. Yes, there is a 90-minute seating limit but they also control when they can drop the check and come to swipe our cards. The host/manager literally came over the second our server swiped the last card and walked away to basically tell us we had to leave immediately. One girl in our party had gone to use the restroom, and the rest of us were actively putting on our coats. Like, we were in the middle of making to leave. But the staff came and started aggressively clearing the plates and telling us to move out of their way while we were gathering our things. Again, I understand that there are more seatings and there is a 90-minute limit, especially with the AYCE nature. But they control the pacing at the end with a few polite reminders from staff and a literal countdown on the ordering tablet at our table, so we thought we were managing our time correctly. I don't think we were lingering at the table for an unreasonable amount of time. And for the manager/host guy to come over and basically tell us to get up and leave immediately was a little jarring. We weren't lingering or hanging out, and we weren't ordering more food past the time limit. We were clearly making to leave. We would've been there maybe two more minutes. It felt incredibly rude and honestly, we left there shocked with the treatment. We laughed then, but I've never experienced a restaurant shoo me out like that in my entire life. The worst part, I sent my friends to wait outside while I stood near the host stand to flag down the friend who had gone ot the bathroom. They hadn't even seated anyone at our old table by the time we left! Yelled at to get up, all for nothing. This is a place I had originally wanted to try for a special date night with my boyfriend, as we would've enjoyed one of the more premium tiers together. Coming here for the first time with my friends was a trial of sorts. I'm not sure if Chubby Cattle will make back on the date night list any time soon. BUT the food was good, so I hate to leave a low rating. I understand the dinner rush is tough and that the staff might just be having an off-day. I would maybe try it again with only one friend, but not another group, just to give the staff that day the benefit of the doubt.

    Remnants of corn cheese (yum!), fried dumplings, truffle fries
    Insia Z.

    Very delicious, kinda expensive bc $55/person for all you can eat for the cheapest package but A LOT came with the all you can eat - could order sushi, hand rolls, a lot of waygu beef options, sides, soft serve, so tbh it was worth it. I wish I knew which beef was which so I could point out my faves but honestly all of them were quite yummy, very flavorful, speedy to cook, and tender. The side sauce (the slightly sweet one) was bomb, went with everything really well. Love a corn cheese situation. Whenever I go to AYCE I think about how a former friend said "carbs are distractions from the meat" and it's def true bc I got full fast but did get to try all the beef options! They do charge for food wastage but no wastage here Excellent service, everything came speedily, our waiter Ronan was friendly and helpful and gave us a "break" from grilling for a bit and helped get the meat exactly to our desired temperatures (2 different temperatures!). Would definitely return.

    Athena B.

    Shoutout our server jay for awesome service. Came here for my friends birthday and they sang to him! Jay also helped us with technical difficulties we had while ordering.

    Helen L.

    Chubby cattle has been on my to-try list for the longest time. I finally had the opportunity to go with my coworkers to celebrate a birthday. I will speak about the structure of the building, the service and the food. To start, the front door is broken. On the hot humid day I was there, you have to pull the door with you to close after you enter. Or you have to push the door to close it after you exit. If not, the door will remain open. We checked in and then got seated upstairs. Our server, Justin, came over promptly with water and explained the different tiers. Justin was very knowledgeable with the menu and we decided to get the membership after his explanation. Then, we headed downstairs for our drinks. Justin explained that he can also bring the drinks up to us if we want but we opted to walk down and see all the choices. There was sprite, Diet Pepsi, and Pepsi for sodas. There was also milk teas and lemonade. Next to the drinks was the ice cream and little snacks. Once we got back upstairs, our first round of meats arrived! They explained the rules for ordering and I made sure we ordered every 7 mins. The orders were delivered promptly until they got busy. Afterwards, we did wait a little but Justin checked up on us every couple of minute. He even helped with my shellfish allergy! I would say that my table did not enjoy the shellfish option as it didn't seem fresh and cooked weirdly. Overall, it was a fun experience! We were grateful to have Justin as our server since he was so attentive and provided wonderful service. I would definitely come back in the future

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    Ronan is phenomenal and I think he should get a promotion!!! and the food slaps as well. Try the Fried dumplings

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    Ronan is awesomeness! A great server, person, and pray he does great in future endeavors! My first time here and I truly enjoy it!

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    Anan was the best server!!!Request him when you come in! Amazing food and amazing service I will be coming back!

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    Does Chubby Cattle validate parking in Chinarown?

    Yup! If you're talking about the parking under the redline, then yes.

    Is this place byob?

    Yes it is. The liquor store is nearby.

    Do they take reservations?

    No, but you can add your name to waitlist when you arrive.

    Does the restaurant serve alcohol?

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    I love Wasabi Ramen. Stopped in for a late lunch and was greeted with the familiar smell and…read morescenery. Had the tonkotsu with spice umami (it's always a hit), the sesame mai tai, and my husband had the spicy chicken paitan ramen and naked & famous. I was surprised at how tasty his ramen was! I may get it next time as it was as (if not more?!) delicious than my tonkotsu! I can't wait for next time.. this place has held up for years and I'm extremely confident it will continue to do so for many more.

    A great spot to grab a bowl of steaming ramen on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Chicago. Note they…read moreclose sharply @3pm probably for a lunch break for the staff. The Alaskan cod sandwich was served on a bed of cabbage covered in a sweet teriyaki & brown mustard sauce with maybe a squeeze of kewpie sprinkled in between. The Berkshire pork eggrolls had microgreens & shaved radish on top of a crema type of sauce that balanced the heat of the kimchi nicely!! For the main attraction I ordered the spicy garlic ramen that was such a delightful mouth experience it really hit all the taste buds! The noodles were perfectly bouncy with the right amount of chew. The jellied egg was perfect and rounded the soup very well! The red chili threads enhanced the spicy miso broth just enough to slurp all the delicious goodness down! My husband ordered the Sapporo miso soup which had more of a creamy type of broth vs the spicy garlic. The noodles were also thinner than regular ramen & had a bouncy springy texture that just hit the spot! Since it was kinda chilly outside we also ordered hot green tea to accompany our spectacular ramen dishes. This place also offers delicious seasonal cocktails on the menu or hot sake if that's what you are hankering for. Definitely try this ramen joint if you are in the Logan square area your tummy will be so happy that you did!!

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    Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen
    Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen
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    Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

    Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

    4.5
    (100 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    So pleasantly surprised! Came in on a Friday night for a 6:30 reso and the place was empty BUT it…read morewas packed, seemingly by regulars, by the time we left. Service was a little slow at time but they got slammed very quickly and and we weren't in a rush. What we got: - chuturo nigiri - so buttery - hamachi nigiri - good flavor and cut - chili hotate - love the flavor - negi toro maki - good flavor - unakyu- fine a little on the sweeter side - Amai - not my favorite and I think the tuna had a strong fishy flavor Overall, good meal and pretty reasonable bill. Will definitely be coming back to check out the rest of the menu!

    Such a wonderful spot! Fantastic happy hour. Everything was made fresh and tasted delicious…read more Service was super friendly, and they even brought out a free birthday mochi for my friend. We got the karage, three of the skewers , and the spicy salmon and tuna rolls. This place, along with the entrance is a bit hidden, so would love to see them market themselves more as I think it's a spot people would really love, especially for more affordable sushi in the River North area. Quiet and cozy ambiance for casual outings but also cute enough to be a date spot. Got seated immediately. Service was a bit slow, but that's only because they seemed to have one host/server working at the time, who was working super hard and kept a super pleasant and attentive vibe. I will definitely be back!

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    Sushi bar area
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    Miru

    Miru

    4.3
    (317 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$$

    I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Miru…read more We were visiting Chicago for a short trip, and with so many excellent dining options, choosing where to eat wasn't easy. I almost decided to save Miru for our next visit, but I'm glad I made time for breakfast here on our departure day. Located inside the St. Regis Chicago, the restaurant offers beautiful views. The service was excellent--attentive, friendly, and professional. I ordered the Tokyo Breakfast. The salmon was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with rice, a soft-poached egg, and salmon roe. The miso soup was slightly salty on its own, but it worked surprisingly well when enjoyed with the rice toward the end of the meal. Overall, a memorable breakfast experience. I'd love to return and try the lunch or dinner menu on my next trip to Chicago.

    It's all about the views!…read more Miru is one of the newer sushi restaurants relatively uncompetitive sushi scene in Chicago, and it hits the spots for those interested in classy ambience and jaw dropping views. The sushi is phenomenal, as were our drinks... but the other entrees are disappointing. The karaage and duck yakisoba in particular in quality could be from any corner restaurant in Chicago. The service lends itself more casual, and I noticed they were consistently quite slow to clear our table. I don't think people come here for the food as much as the views. Overlooking Streeterville from this angle and vantage was truly jaw dropping and for this reason I still strongly recommend Miru.

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    Tempura Rock Shrimp
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