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    Chubby Skewers

    4.5 (484 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Chinese
    Closed 4:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Gina H.

    Food was really good. Service was amazing being our first time they explained everything so well. Definitely a vibe. Skewers selection is amazing. Definitely a spot to come back to.

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    Susan N.

    We've gone to Chubby Skewers three times now and it's better now than it was during their first few months of opening. First visit: The options were lackluster, the service sucked and we left not wanting to come back. We hated everything on their menu except their skewers. We especially hated the stir fried noodles or the scallops in garlic sauce. Everything was so salty and inedible. Second time: good, better variety and service was a little better. We had no complaints but nothing wowed us. Third time: WAY better than previous visits. Service was fast and friendly. Good options on their menu now. Fried rice is insanely delicious, I was surprised and expected it to be average. Cucumber salad is always good. Malatang was full of ingredients and soo numbing. We ordered the Chinese pancake wraps but they dropped off tortillas... which we didn't understand. $6 for tortillas. If we wanted tortillas, we would have asked for tortillas. They should have let us know they were out of the wraps instead of dropping off tortillas so we don't order them lol. Skewers are still good and they have better variety now. They have unlimited Pepsi if you pay for the first round. Super loud and lively, so if that's not your thing, avoid.

    Various selection of meat & veggie items (sausage, zucchini, mushrooms, chicken, beef, bacon wrapped enoki mushrooms, lamb)
    Sam H.

    Met up with a friend, before heading off to a movie. We arrived at opening time and were immediately greeted and seated by a nice young lady. She was kind enough to explain the process, pricing process and ordering. The placed immediately filled up within about a 1/2 hour. The entire staff was friendly and quick on bring out a grill, drinks and food we ordered (Wagyu Fried rice & Spicy Fries). We then ventured off to the skewer area to select our items. Everything cooks fairly quickly and we can season/dip into various seasoning selections. The food we order was good, but the spicy fries were exceptionally good and simple. Do not be misled by the look of the fries, I thought they were greasy looking but it actually was a seasoned & hint of sweetness glaze. Very addictive. The place is a fairly large place with plenty of seating and everything was very clean upon opening for business for the day. The table are adorned simply with a bucket to store your skewers after you are done with them and 4 different seasoning containers. It's a great way to eat lightly, yet filling. While they offer a large selection of items on skewers, they do have selections that may not be for everyone due to their uniqueness, but plenty of basic protein selections (chicken, shrimp, beef, lamb, tofu, etc).

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    Jennifer F.

    First time visiting and our server did a great job at explaining what to do, how everything worked and what items were available. The meats itself were really good and flavorful on their own. There is an additional charge for getting the charcoal itself and if you use any of their seasonings at each table. I wish they had more sides and sauces to go along with the meat but otherwise really good. All skewers are $1.20 each and they charge you based on how many skewers you have at the end. Definitely recommend getting the membership if you see yourself visiting often as it seems like a great deal and will pay for itself after a couple of visits!

    Ren H.

    This Chinese BBQ skewers restaurant is quite unique. There are over 40 different types of meat and vegetable skewers that you select from several refrigerators and you cook them at your table. All the skewers are $1.30 each. The Black Pepper Wagyu Beef, Lamb and Fish Tofu were delicious. There is also an appetizer menu that you can order from. The things that we did not like about the restaurant were that you had to pay for the charcoal to cook your skewers and you had to pay for the individual seasonings unless you sign-up for their membership on their app. These should be included. Do not get a booth by the windows because the table legs are right next to the booth's seat so it is difficult to get in and out of the booth and you have to straddle them. Very uncomfortable. We arrived on Saturday at 5:30PM and had to join the waitlist and were seated in 5 minutes. There were many people waiting when we left. Finally, there is good ventilation so it was not as smoky as it could have been.

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    Rosemary T.

    If you're a fan of the Chubby Cattle group, this spot is a must-try. Happy Hour skewers are just $1.25 each -- yes, you read that right -- making it super easy to sample a ton of options without breaking the bank. One of my absolute favorites here is the stir-fry instant noodles -- seriously, must get. Plus, I love that you get to choose your own skewers, so you can mix and match to your heart's content. There's a huge variety, so everyone leaves happy. I've waited forever at the California location (no way I'm doing a two-hour wait again), so trying this one was a game-changer -- and I loved it. Fair warning, it does get a bit smokey inside, and if you order spicy, be ready for some real heat -- but that just adds to the fun. Overall, it's a tasty, customizable, and wallet-friendly hotpot experience -- perfect for both casual nights out and those "I need ALL the skewers" cravings.

    Samantha M.

    So the concept is cool. The $1 something per skewer will def grab anyone's attention. However when you get there There's an up charge to use seasonings. Each person is charged for each that is used. There's an up charge to get more charcoal. The service was great when we first got there. But then had to chase them down to get the bill when we wanted to leave. I think like a lunch/appetizer kind of spot. But to actually get full off of the food you will have to spend a lot. Bc a small amount comes on each skewer. We spent only about $30. We just wanted a taste of things. We didn't get anywhere near full. So I would estimate about 60-100 a person (again an estimate) to get full. But the food is good. They have a guide to tell you how long to cook things. They also sell alcohol which is cool. I was just uncomfortable with the small tables and the charcoal being so close to us.

    Ivy M.

    My boyfriend and I love this place. Even though the Meat portions on the skewers aren't too big, they are filling. I feel like it's definitely a good price. The seasoning I'm not a fan of. I wish they would have a better variety. I like the fact that they have veggies and fruit.

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    Dave S.

    Had a good time at Chubby Skewers. Visiting from CA. Took my son's family for dinner who's eaten there before. I found it interesting, pick premade skewers from fridges and cook them yourself on a grill set on your table at $1.25 a skewer. Fun sorta! There's not a lot of meat, seafood or vegetables on any one skewer so it can add up. We won a lottery for half off our total bill, that was exciting. Service was amazing, explained everything if you hadn't been before. Last words...let's go.

    Alan B.

    This place is ok. I wanted to try it, since it's quite unique compared to the other places around. I forgot to take photos :/ the concept is, it's $1.10/skewer stick. The amount of meat on the skewer stick is bare minimum, even veggies, 3 broccoli trees for $1.10.. and not even full trees. I ordered white rice with my food. I was hoping they had some sort of sauces, but they have 0 sauce. No soy sauce, no chili sauce, no wet sauces. The only way to get a wet sauce is to order an entree that has it. This made eating the meats more of a challenge. I also ordered a coconut drink, and it was a tiny box. You get little cups for water, but you have to get up and go to the area with the skewers for more water. That or fill up countless cups. The constant having to get up for water is quite inconvenient. There's pretty much no service, it's all self service. Unless you want an entree or special drink, then you scan the QR code and order it, and it's brought out to you. I was not impressed with this place. I'd come back ONLY if they brought waters to the tables and added sauces. But it was a good experience to try at least once!

    Sam L.

    Chubby has made it to AZ!! Frankly, it might be too authentic for our current food culture but IMO they are helping to push AZ to the next level. Don't expect amazing service - it's all about the food here. I've been to the Rowland Heights location and the facility, ambiance, and food quality all seem better here. Pro-tip: bring an experienced grillmaster to maximize your food output because you cook what you eat here. Appreciate it for what it is and what it's bringing to the table!

    Alex B.

    I loved the whole concept. It's an AYCE-style spot where you grab your own skewers from the fridge and cook them yourself at the table, which makes it fun and interactive. Tons of options to choose from everything from veggies to different cuts of meat. The chicken skin skewer was hands down my favorite crispy, savory, and addictive. Staff were also on point: helpful, attentive, and quick to check in. Definitely a great place to come hungry and try a little bit of everything.

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    Cindy C.

    Chubby Skewers looks very popular among younger diners who want to have an experience. Its buffet setup so be prepared to do all the work. Service was bit slow and confusing. Online ordering is setup for each table but it froze often and not many wait staff was available to assist. They had many varieties of skewers so food was interesting and entertaining. Water is self serve but no ice was available in hot summer. Idea is great but execution needs improvement. Will return in few months to try again.

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