Finally, a Japanese curry spot in the area! The curry was good with generous portions & warmed our souls on a rainy night. I added the charred broccoli on the side for $2 but I wish it was included because it's good! The food also came out very quickly and the service was friendly & attentive. I ordered the medium spice level & it tasted more mild for me. I would try the more spicy option next time. There's limited parking in front since it's downtown Covina but some more parking behind the restaurant. Prices are high but that's life these days :') If you've been lucky to have Curry House before they closed, I'd say Curry House was more casual & offered more options with more sides. read more

Chubby Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

Meat quality was good for curry! Service was good. AC was a bit too cold for us. They have parking in front of the store.

Got the standard katsu curry plate. I enjoyed it! A quick and nice lunch with friends. It's very filling for sure! Service is good. The staff are available to assist when needed. It can get packed, I recommend making a reservation ahead of time! Parking is located in the back, with a lot of space! read more

Chubby Curry - Katsu curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

Their anniversary special was an awesome deal. So much value! And when we declined the sodas that came with it, our server Jason kindly replaced them with miso soups! That was generous of them - other restaurants would've just shrugged and not offered anything. The Wagyu burger was out of this world. Flavor, juiciness, mouthfeel - it was all decadent. We also loved the hand rolls, the cold tofu, the wagyu steak plate, and the salmon carpaccio. The takoyaki was crispy on the outside and soft, creamy and chewy on the inside. Never have we ordered anything on the menu that we disliked. It's so nice to see that despite the economy, Chubby Curry didn't cut corners and use cheaper cuts of meat or ingredients. The Wagyu and fish they offer is still of premium quality. And they did not raise prices (at least to my knowledge). When a restaurant prioritizes their customers' needs over elasticising profit margins, they will garner loyalty. That's why Chubby Curry will always have mine. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. There's something homey about all the wood paneling and seats. Maybe it's reminiscent of one's grandparents' home and evokes memories of meals and happy gatherings? Not sure...but for Chubby Curry, it works. read more

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Mmm Wagyu! If you're craving a hearty bowl with melt-in-your-mouth meat, this spot is worth a visit. You place your order on a tablet, the server confirms it, and then they bring the food out to you. The space inside is small, with just a few tables and some bar seating, but it's clean and well-kept. We've visited Chubby Curry multiple times, and our go-to orders are always the Wagyu Curry and the Wagyu Steak Rice Bowl. The curry is on the milder side and not too bold or flavorful but the wagyu meat is delicious and very tender. The food is on the pricier side as you are paying for better quality meat. Parking in downtown Covina can be hard to find during peak hours. If you can't find street parking in front of the restaurant, there are a few free parking lots nearby that is a short walk away. read more

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Chubby Curry is located in downtown West Covina so there's limited parking especially in the evenings. The restaurant offers a lot of seating and for the eight of us, they opened the upstairs seating. Ordering is through the iPad which makes everything really easy. They're known for their wagyu beef, and although I am not expert I thought it was great quality and very tender. The Wagyu Curry had huge portions and I had lots of leftovers. The takoyaki was so creamy and melted in your mouth. We also enjoyed the matcha mochis. The waiters checked on us throughout the evening, even though we were upstairs. We all came starving but safe to say we all left happy and CHUBBY :) read more

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I wanted to like Chubby Curry so badly! There's a lot of hype surrounding the Chubby Group restaurants, and as a lover of Japanese curry, I was eager to try this spot. A group of friends and I came on a weekend for late lunch, and were able to be seated immediately. Ordering is also very straight forward, you place your order on an iPad at the table, easy peasy. I had the chicken katsu curry, and I was just disappointed. It lacked depth of flavor, the chicken was quite dry, and it was made worse by the curry sauce to rice and meat ratio! There simply wasn't enough curry. My husband ordered the wagyu curry and although it was beautifully presented, he also ended up disappointed in the flavor of the curry and wagyu for the price tag The staff was very nice and the restaurant was very cute and clean. I just didn't feel like it satisfied our curry cravings, especially as a restaurant that is supposed to specialize in curry. read more

Chubby Curry - Chicken Katsu Kare - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

In my previous review, I stated that I'll only be visiting if I'm doing a take out. So today was the day. Unfortunately, I received the wrong order this time (ordered a tonkatsu curry but received a chicken katsu curry instead). I should have checked since it's a take out order, but all in all I don't think I will be returning here. The breading on the chicken katsu is extra thick making it more greasy and curry feels like it lacks flavor overall. Paying $24 (after tax) for to receive a wrong item especially when I drove out is steep and it's not worth it. Wish things could have been better. read more

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We ordered wagyu fried rice, salmon carpacio and takoyaki..so delicious Next come we will another menu.. read more

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Service was nice, each table had their own ipad for ordering but the server would still come by the table to check if we needed anything and to bring water. Udon-know me 3/5 The thin beef slices were very tender and overall the dish was enjoyable. But the curry sauce felt a little diluted and lacking compared to the curry dishes. I wish the sauce was a little thicker so it could hold onto the noodle better. Wagyu curry 5/5 This is what we would come for! The wagyu steak was extremely tender, we wished there were more pieces. read more

Chubby Curry - Udon Know Me 和牛咖喱乌冬 - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

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I ordered the buy one get one free Grilled Wagyu hamburger curry over rice through Uber eats delivery took almost an hour, but the food not bad when it arrived. The portions weren't very large, but they were just right for two people since each person gets one serving the curry was flavorful and the Wagyu hamburger was tender. For the buy one get one free deal. It was a great value and well worth ordering. I would recommend taking advantage of the promotion if it's available. read more

One of the best curry spots in LA. This gem located in Covina is a must goto best spot if you like curry! Their waygu curry rice is must order and their strawberry shaved ice is also great! Their service is great too! Parking in the back of their restaurant! read more

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Good place for Japanese curry. There are plenty of public parking in the area and place was easy to find. The restaurant has a cozy vibe. You get a tablet and order on that and the server will come to confirm. Servers were very friendly and attentive. Food was good, the chicken katsu was perfectly fried without being very oily. The hottest curry spice level was not hot though so don't expect to get a burn. Otherwise, everything had a great flavor. read more

Chubby Curry - Oyakodon - Chicken Katsu 日式鸡排亲子丼 - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

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When we first knew that we have a resto within the chubby group near our home, we were so excited! We stop by on a Thursday night at around 8:15-8:20, seated after few minutes. But we waited for soooo long for our foods. We noticed, there's only one attendant and the cook on that busy night. Saw few people outside waiting for their to-go orders. Many times the server will apologize and even mentioned that they ran out of rice. Great thing that the foods served were so delicious as always within the Chubby standards. The server was nice. We told her that we appreciate her trying to do her best that night. We just wish, she had someone to help her. For sure, we saw some customers visibly upset of the waiting. Nevertheless, we will come back. read more

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Got the Oyakodon Tonkatsu and it was great and nicely flavored. It had a lightly sweet base to the sauce with bits of egg on the rice. Great and fast service. On the pricier side, but also had larger portions. My friend got the curry, and I wasn't feeling it, but would return for this. read more

Chubby Curry - Oyakodon - Tonkatsu 日式猪排亲子丼 - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

Place is intimate, booth seating. I got the takoyaki which was 5/5 and the Waygu curry. It was good I liked the protein more than the curry flavor. Service was straight forward, got our order, received our meal and paid. I think the price point was high. I may return for the takoyaki. read more

Chubby Curry - Wagyu Curry and Takoyaki - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

At 11am on a Wednesday, it wasn't crowded, and we found a parking spot in-front easily. I imagine it is busier during lunch or dinner hours though, and parking is likely more difficult too. We tried their wagyu and chicken curry today. The wagyu was soft and juicy, and the chicken was perfectly cooked and crispy on the outside. I ordered my curry in medium heat and found the spice level perfect (I normally order things in mild at other places). Their portions are good for one person only. A bit pricey, but the flavors and food were delicious. Service was friendly and quick. We didn't try anything else on the menu today, but it's definitely worth trying if you like katsu! read more

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TLDR: An upscale Japanese establishment that knows what it's all about. You're asked to spend more, but the ingredients are ideally of higher quality. It's worth a try, but I would recommend finding discounts here and there. Gyu-don: It's definitely one of the better beef bowls that I've had. A creamy beef, mushroom, and onion mixture that pairs well with rice. The soft boiled egg being mixed in the rice bowl gives the bowl an almost risotto feel. I was impressed, as only very few restaurants achieve such a texture. The one less than ideal part of the bowl is the beef itself. In an establishment that markets itself as a place that serves high quality ingredients, it's a shame that the beef here is probably the cheapest cut of meat. $18 per bowl is a steep price for one beef bowl that is weakest on the beef side. It becomes a better deal with Uber Eats' "Buy 1 Get 1" offer. I think that's the only time I'd gladly get this. Otherwise, it's reluctant. Service: We ordered this for pickup and it was ready when I was there to pick it up. Outside of 1 pair of chopsticks in the to-go bag, some more utensils would have been appreciated. Ambiance: I think the photos here give justice to the place and the upscale yet casual feel that they're going for. I didn't spend enough time inside to have an opinion on it. read more

Chubby Curry - Gyu-Don - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

Their food was great Parking is actually not too bad, plenty of street parking, and a parking lot in the back. Ordered their curry and fried rice. They're both delicious but for $24 curry it was a little bit on the pricier side. Service interaction was minimal, they had iPads at each table for ordering. Overall a good place for a quick lunch. read more

Chubby Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

First time dining at this restaurant in the heart of downtown Covina. Good seating areas for party of 4-6 on the main floor. Apparently, there is seating available upstairs as well but didn't have a chance to go up. You place your orders on a tablet. Server comes by to confirm your order and serves you food as they are ready. Based on the four items we ordered my husband and I really enjoyed the wagyu burger. Perfectly cooked and seasoned well. The curry wagyu steak rice plate was fairly a tie. The butter that sits on the wagyu and rice gives it so much flavor in your mouth. Tonkatsu is just average. Blue Crab handroll was okay; the rice and seaweed were too bland. Overall, I would just come back for the wagyu burger. read more

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I visited for the dineLA menu. It was $25 for a meal during lunch. We were seated immediately. Food was good and staff were nice. If you like Japanese curry, give this place a try. read more

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Chubby Curry is located in the heart of Downtown Covina right on citrus ave. With parking, there was a spot I was able to turn right into as I arrived. However, there are also public parking on the side streets available. Despite going right around dinner time, my friends and I were able to grab a table right away. The staff was quick to get us sited, explained the menu, and brought out waters. They delivered our orders quickly and check in frequently. For ordering, they had a small tablet at the table for us to utilize. Our table ordered some waffle fries to share. This came with a curry sauce. The fries were crispy and the sauce wasn't overwhelming, so this was perfect. For myself, I ordered the katsu kare at spicy level. The curry and katsu had great texture. But it wasn't as spicy as I wanted it, so I added a bit of chilis that they had on the side of the table. Overall, we enjoyed our meals and would come back! They do accept American Express. read more

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We love our curry! This place has been on my radar for a while so we finally were able to try it. The place is small.. about 5 tables and a bar. We were a party of 5 and a baby so definitely tight space. Their ordering is through a tablet which is great. They have plenty of options but not too overwhelming. My family and I made sure we tried different things. But we ended up sticking to Wagyu/curry dishes. We had Wagyu curry, takoyaki, fried rice and the burger. From what I know about this place they are known for their Wagyu burger. It's a curry place though, says so in their name! So we made sure we got curry. The verdict... curry was ok. Nothing special. We all know we won't go back for the curry. The fried rice and the burger though.... WOW!!!! Definitely a must try! We all wished we ordered the burger! Juicy... the flavor... omg! So good! And I didn't even add cheese! Damn I regret not ordering it! The fried rice was also very good! With a touch of chili oil.... Mmmmmm.... It's def not a curry place for me. The takoyaki was just ok too. Nothing special. I did see some people order nigiri and rolls.... But I felt weird trying that at a curry place so maybe I should try it next time we get some burgers! Def try their burger!!! Delicious! Oh! Food came out fast too! So that's another plus! read more

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This is my first time trying out Chubby Curry, and I've finally had the opportunity to try their Dine LA 2025 menu. It's located in downtown Covina, and my friend suggested and invited me to try their Dine LA menu, so we got there at 8:30 p.m. last night. (They closed at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday). It was a bit difficult to find parking in downtown Covina, but luckily, we both saw a parking space close to the restaurant. We did not need to wait and were seated immediately. The place was quiet and comfortable inside. We saw the $35 Entree for the Chubby Curry x Dine LA menu on the table. It's from July 25 to August 8, Sunday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Friday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. You can choose one entree between Tofu Curry Wagyu Steak Rice Place, or Chirashi Jr. My friend and I both picked the Wagyu Steak Rice place. However, we were told that they sold out of the ground wagyu beef. The server told us that they would give us the whole piece of wagyu beef instead, but without minced tofu and the maitake mushroom. We gladly accepted this arrangement because we liked the whole piece more than the ground wagyu beef anyway. This menu also came with Chicken Karaage; however, they were also sold out, so they had to replace something else with the wagyu beef dumpling. We had the Japanese-style wagyu beef curry combined with slow-cooked Masami Ranch Tri Tip Wagyu Steak. The Tri Tip Wagyu Steak was delicious, and they were in medium, flavorful, and tender. The wagyu beef curry was also flavorful. The slow-cooked egg had runny egg yolks and was delicious. The wagyu beef dumplings were okay. We both couldn't taste the differences between the regular beef and the wagyu beef flavor. As for dessert, we wanted to order Yuzu mochi. However, they were sold out as well. The strawberry mochi also tasted great, but we were tempted to try the Yuzu one. Three items were out for our dinner, so I had to minus one star. We paid $45 per person, including tips, and overall it was a satisfying dinner. read more

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Came here thinking this is part of the Chubby Group just to at least get my discount from buying Chubby Club membership. What I ordered: Wagyu rice bowl - this was ok but I really question that this is wagyu. I buy prime from Costco and the meat I eat at home was better than this. I know they do not claim A5 so I wasn't expecting it. Miso soup - chubby club membership gets you soup for free as the only discount (this soup is $4 btw) Salmon handroll - the seaweed was super chewy. Seems like the seaweed package was left open for too long. Don't think I will be back. Very over priced for the quality of the food. read more

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We dined here at Chubby Curry after a few months and I would like say they are still operating to the great standard as our other visits in the past. The location still has a steady flow of customers and it's seems they have added a few more options on their menu. This recent visit was another great one. Staff here is always hospitable and friendly and the decor is filled with cool figurines around the restaurant. We sat upstairs which is always nice. It's a bit roomier and they have larger tables for groups. This visit we tried some other items. My wife likes the handrolls so those are always solid options. This time we also tried the Toro Sashimi and the Wagyu Burger. Toro Sashimi very fresh and high quality. The Wagyu burger for me was outstanding. It's $18 and $3 extra for cheese, which i think you can go without. Also a house salad is $3 to add on with the burger. The taste and the cook of the burger made it a memorable experience. I added chili oil seasoning to some bites and it elevated the taste even more! Great food overall once again. Chubby Curry is still 5/5 for us. We're lucky it's close to us to come by any time! read more

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The curry was missing flavor. It was quite bland. We got 2 chicken curry plates (not enough curry sauce) Wagyu curry plate and a unicorn roll. Our bill was $92.82 The chicken was done well nice crispy light batter. Wagyu was ok. Nothing great. The unicorn roll was pretty fresh and good. Small establishment took about 10 minutes to get seated on a Sunday afternoon. The service was good. Don't think this is a spot I'd return to though. read more

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Salmon bowl with furikake in the middle which gave it a nice surprise. Really made the dish stand out Wagyu steak bowl was good! The best item there was the gyu-don bowl! but unfortunately, we didn't get to take a picture of it We ordered the Wagyu burger afterwards, but it came tasting burnt. I would not recommend this item. Servers there were kind, but you can tell they are still learning the procedure. Only 1 guy there knew what was going on. You order through an iPad and they come to confirm the order. Overall, it was a pretty good experience and I would come back, but just not for the burger. read more

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I am wondering if I went to the same Chubby Curry as everyone else here writing rave reviews? My experience was mediocre, along with the food. Went into the restaurant about 11:00AM, a bit right after opening. We were told we could sit anywhere so we got a booth at the back of the restaurant. The place is small. It did get crowded at the end of our meal. For the main meal, I got the Tonkatsu Kare, which is the pork katsu curry. Also ordered drinks and the Wagyu Dumplings. The wait was on the slow side. Our drinks did not get served to us... waiting at the fountain, staring at us for a good 10 minutes. Only after I asked if we could get our drinks while we wait for the food, did he bring the soda out. Another 5-7 or so minutes came, and the food came out. With all the rave reviews of this place, did I expect too much? The food was mediocre, reminding me exactly like the Japanese Golden Curry you can buy at the store, except this place mixed everything all for you already. I ordered the #3 spicy and wifey ordered the #2 medium. When the food was served to us, they switched the plates and my wife ended up with the spicy version. I did try to verify with them that what was in front of me was the spicy and they assured me it was.. which is weird because the spicier curry is usually the darker in color. Anyway, we really wanted to like this place since we are in the hunt for a good curry restaurant in our area. It seems like our search continues.. :( read more

This review is for the Dine in LA special menu! We absolutely love our meal. Wagyu cheese burger has always been our favorite! Wagyu curry rice was delicious. Oden was surprisingly good. Highly recommend! read more

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We stopped in on a Saturday night and were seated immediately. The place has a really nice vibe to it and you can see the chefs preparing the food through the glass. We got the tonkatsu Kare and wagyu burger. Both were super tasty and came out rather quick. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

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The worst curry I've ever had in my life. I'm not a great cook but even the curry I make at home tastes so much better. I came in Chubby Curry with high expectations due to the Chubby Cattle brand... but the Wagyu curry was just not great. The rice and broccoli florets were so dry. Wagyu was probably not Wagyu as the quality was significantly lacking. Curry sauce was salty without any depth of flavors. This was not worth $23. read more

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I forgot to take a picture of our meal as it came out. I love curry and this has satisfied my craving. We also got buttered udon for my daughter which was amazing because who doesn't love butter? Ordering is easy through the iPads and everything came out in a timely manner. Highly recommend a visit to all. read more

Chubby Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

Came here on a Monday afternoon for a birthday lunch with my mom. Found this place while looking through yelp, and I liked that it served a variety of food. Service was friendly and quick when we got in here ambience was clean and very cozy. We ordered the Wagyu curry and chirashi bowl. The curry was very hearty and delicious though the garlic chips on the wagyu were very hard. The fish on the chirashi bowl was very fresh and very generous. I love that it came with fresh wasabi. However, the rice was more on the dry side, I think it's the same rice they use in their curry bowls. Overall, had a great lunch here and would recommend for a quick bite. read more

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The food was delicious. The curry was so good with the wagyu. The steak just fell apart and paired well the with rice and the charred broccoli. The takoyaki was delicious and the salmon sashimi was so good. The oyakodon was ok but the tonkotsu was very good. The shishito peppers were also all right. You order everything on an iPad and it gets sent to the kitchen. Then your meal comes out and you pay afterward. I found that to be user-friendly and simple to use. They also have high chairs for children. The ambiance was nice and casual. read more

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Came here for lunch to celebrate a friend's birthday, and overall had a nice experience. The service was friendly and efficient and our food came out pretty quickly, which was great. We ordered a variety of dishes: curry, a burger, beef bowl, some appetizers, and a small chirashi bowl. Everything was decent, nothing really stood out as amazing, but it all tasted fine. It feels like one of those places that might have a few hidden gems on the menu, so we're open to coming back to try other dishes and see if something really wows us next time. read more

Chubby Curry - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

Yet another highly satisfying meal at another one of the many Chubby Group establishments! At this point, my boyfriend and I have eaten at several of their restaurants, and have found our experiences to be pretty consistent in quality across the board, and Chubby Curry was no exception. We came on a Saturday for an early lunch and were seated at a booth right away. Each booth has a tablet on which you can view and order from the digital menu. One minor suggestion I might make to staff is to wipe down the tablets in between parties -- we noticed that it was somewhat greasy when we used it. The restaurant seems to be somewhat smaller than its other locations (the expansiveness of Chubby Cattle immediately comes to mind), but this smaller size seems somewhat advantageous in a way; it seems to lend a quiet, diner-like quality to Chubby Curry that's refreshing compared to the in-your-face glitz and glamor of an establishment like Chubby Cattle Although we didn't order any curry this time around (which seems blasphemous due to curry being the dish for which the restaurant is named), we resolved to order it next time, as the spicy sweetness of the curry aroma permeated the restaurant and was very enticing. We ended up ordering the wagyu steak rice bowl and the chirashi chubby bowl, both of which were picture perfect and highly satisfying. It was apparent that the ingredients were high quality and that they were prepared with care and attention to detail. And the prices definitely aren't bad for the amazing quality -- I've had much worse at a far higher price point. We would definitely encourage giving Chubby Curry a try if you're in the area! read more

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They have street parking available. It wasn't packed for me 'cause I went on a Thursday afternoon (I'm not sure if it's harder to find parking during weekends). Once you get seated, scan the QR code on the table to order. I ordered the Tonkatsu Kare and it was really good! The tonkatsu was very crispy and the sauce was delicious. I wish they had given more sauce, but everything was very delish and filling. You can add an egg and other extra items for extra cost. Overall, great food and decently priced. Recommendation(s): - Tonkatsu Kare Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Street parking - Scan QR code to order - One gender neutral restroom read more

Chubby Curry - Tonkatsu Kare - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

Restaurant is a bit small but we were seated quickly. This place is very pricey for what we got. We got the wagyu steak bowl and the wagyu steak curry. Both were almost $30 each ! Maybe because of the wagyu? Which was fine but not sure if I am a fan of it being cold room temp. Unless that is how it is ? The flavors of the wagyu were both a bit different on the dishes. Curry was nothing special, tasted just like the one you would get at the AYCE chubby location. Perk is 15% off for first responders. So bring your badges ! Even with that, it was still super pricey. read more

Food was decent but all arrived cold. Not sure if it was because we sat upstairs? The waygu curry was good. The eel and tamago was okay, just a bit too sweet imo. Wish the tamago wasn't so sweet to balance the sweetness of the unagi. Service was a tad slow on a Saturday night and this place has really strong AC. I'm honestly a bit disappointed as I've enjoyed other chubby restaurants. read more

Chubby Curry - Eel Bowl 鳗鱼玉子烧饭 - Japanese Curry Near Me - Covina, California

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