Stop by to try this chinese bbq place. We choose and pick the skewers in the fridge area our self then bring them to our table to grill (there is an instruction on the table for how long we need to grill them) once it done, we can add some spices that is provided on the table, but the skewers it self are already marinated and tasty even without additional spices. For me, since I like spicy, I add some chilli, cumin & dry spices. Its a new experience for the kids, they really enjoy to choose, grill then eat them. It was really fun and most importantly is that the food is delicious!!! Be cautious, you might be addicted and won't be able to stop eating ^_^. read more

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This place has a very interesting concept with a twist on Korean bbq with grilling your own meat. There is a metal hot box they set on your table filled with coals which you can set metal skewers of meat on top to cook. You walk over to the large refrigerators with about 8 doors and there are trays of meat, seafood, and a few veggies. I thought this was fun but the skewers of meat were about only 2" long at most. The restaurant charges you for everything, the coals, the spices mixes that you add to your skewers. I'm not sure why they don't include this in the price of the experience. There were other food items that you can order via a QR code on the table which we only ordered rice. The booths were very tight. So much so that you can't put your legs under the booth. Please opt for the tables instead of the booth. Overall felt it was a unique experience that I would do once. Not sure I would go back. read more

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Really making this Chubby Club membership worth it and trying things when out of state. Happened to be in the Mesa area and decided to try Chubby Skewers. A little crazy with reservations since it was Valentine's day, but they are open until 2AM. They have a menu for cooked items like the wagyu beef rice bowl, fried shrimp balls, and the cucumber salad (so good!). Fun and interactive concept grilling your own skewers. They charge for the charcoal and per person to use the seasonings. You also have to order your rice separately. Self serve skewer stations. So many options to choose from but our favorites were the pork and the variety of beef / wagyu skewers. Some meats have 2 skewers - double the price. They have a cheat sheet for how long to cook each specific meat. Overall a fun dining experience. Can't really comment on service too much since this was a DIY restaurant. They didn't really have to do anything or check-in on us since we're doing everything ourselves. Lol. I would love some sort of sauce to dip the meats in since the dusting of dry seasonings just tasted flat. All the skewers go in a metal canister and when you're done, the staff counts it infront of you. Between 4 adults, we did about 70 skewers. Which was not bad at all cost wise. *Chubby Club membership pricing is $1 per skewer, free charcoal, and free seasonings. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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). read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Food was plentiful. So many choices. Cooking on the open table grills made for a great time. Staff were extremely attentive.

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. read more

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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! read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Not worth the hype in my opinion. It is self serve so you grab the food after you are seated and it's $1.20 a skewer. What I didn't like about it was the size of the skewers- there were on average three small dime sized pieces of meat on each skewer. I also didn't like that I had to get up to get the skewers as the location of the freezer wasn't easy to get to, and not ideal to have to keep getting up when you're dining with others. They also have dishes that you can order on the side, but despite ordering 3-4 extra dishes we left pretty hungry. read more

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Went here with a few friends after seeing it all over TikTok, and overall it was a fun experience. When we arrived, it wasn't too busy and we were seated quickly, which was nice. Our server was friendly and gave us a clear rundown of how everything works. There's plenty of space inside, and the setup is pretty straightforward. You pay a coal fee for the grill in the middle of the table and a seasoning fee for the dry seasonings available at the table. About 10 minutes into eating, someone came by to let us know they also offer sauces and walked us through the options--we ended up trying all of them. The concept itself is definitely unique and enjoyable. You grab skewers from refrigerators stocked with different meats, then cook everything yourself and pay per skewer at the end. That said, one downside for us was the portion size. The amount of meat on each skewer felt pretty small, and with four people sharing one grill, the cooking time added up. Overall, it's a cool spot to check out, especially if you're curious about the experience, but something to keep in mind if you're going with a group or looking for larger portions. I personally would prefer traditional Korean bbq because larger grill and less attention needed imo. read more

We really liked this place! First of all, all of the servers were super friendly and very attentive. The table was cleared often and they checked in with us regularly. There is a charcoal few of $4.00 for the table (as much as you need) and 99¢ per person spice fee. You grab a tray and all the skewers you want from the fridges. All skewers are $1.20 each. Cook them yourself over the charcoal and then put the empty skewer in the container they give you. At the end of the evening they'll count up the skewers and charge you accordingly. There was such a great variety of skewers to choose from. Of course there were the standard chicken, scallops, shrimp, wagyu beef, and fish cakes. But there were also more adventurous items like beef tongue, chicken skin, and abalone. There were lots of different varieties of vegetables on skewers too. You can use a QR code to order sides like noodles and rice. They have beer and sake and soft drinks. I was so glad we tried this place. I was also glad that we got there relatively early because as we were leaving the place was getting pretty packed, even on a 4th of July. read more

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Great dinner here with an interesting concept. Since its self service for the most part (some dishes were ordered through the kitchen) , it went really fast and was a good experience. Theres a set fee for charcoal and then a fee for individual skewers of only $1.20 per. read more

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Chubby Skewers Meat, vegetables, seafood, cold dishes, Potstickers, shrimp cakes. All skewers $1.20. With all skewers being $1.20, why wouldn't you just get the Wagyu Meats? The shrimp skewer had one shrimp on there and the veggie skewers had a few pieces of veggies. The biggest constraint is the width of the cooking mechanism is a about 3-4 inches wide. We tried mainly the Wagyu beef, chicken, lamb.. Get your tray, then go to the glass door refrigerators to pick your skewers that you want to try. You pay for your charcoal, there are drinks and no shortage of neon signs. There is lots of loud music and on a Sunday at 5:45 pm, we just beat the rush hour and after that there were lines of people waiting. Good fun experience, gotta try it. read more

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This was an interesting stop and unique dining experience. There is a charcoal grill at your table, you pick the skewers from assorted meat and veg, take it back to the table and cook away. If you want a soft drink or other items like rice or dumplings, then scan a QR code to have it delivered. Our first visit was on a Sunday for my birthday. We didn't wait long for a table and enjoyed the experience. Couple of things; It is warm in there, which ought to be expected given the fact there a grills on every table. It is loud in there, between the music and the echoes of all the other conversations, this will not be a quiet dinner. Also, if you see more than four people at the coolers, then I would wait or you will be tripping over each other. If I wish one thing to be improved, I would suggest that lights be added under the exhaust hoods so you can see everything cook better. Glad we went and something we will return for. read more

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It was an experience to try something different. Everything is pretty much self serve; you get a plate and pick whatever meat/veggies you want from the fridge and then grill it yourself. There's salt & sugar by the trays for you to add to your food. Water was lukewarm as it was also self serve next to the tray & silverware. It was very bland as the meat & veggies were not seasoned and you get 3 different "seasoning" at your table: sesame seeds, spicy & "mystery" dry seasoning. We had to ask for soy sauce to give it some flavor. I would highly recommend the cold cucumber dish as that was what we used to dip our meat & veggies in for flavor. The shrimp patties were very good. The table we sat at the exhaust was working but just wasn't angled right as there was quite a bit of smoke coming from the charcoal while grilling our food, which was an unpleasant experience. Service was good and they all help each other. Overall, it was just okay I don't know if I would return as there are other options (kbbq) that have flavored meats and unflavored. read more

Chubby Skewers - Cold dish: mixed vegetables & cucumber App: shrimp patty - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I really wanted to like this place, but sadly it was not good. I love the concept grabbing the skewers of your choice and cooking it yourself! They charge $3.99 for charcoal, $0.99 per person for sauce (includes items like sugar, salt, sesame, spicy powder, cumin), $1.25 per skewer. You can do a membership which cost $58 for the year. Comes with $10 on first check, fee waived for sauce and charcoal, and birthday treat. Server comes at the end to count the amount of skewer sticks. The amount of meat on the skewers were very small. Yes the cost is $1.25, but the amount of meat and vegetables you get on a skewer are not worth it. Some items have two skewer sticks on it so it cost $2.50 instead of $1.25. The taste of any protein was just okay. I tried so many skewers and it just didn't hit with the taste and I did add the powder they have available. The place was very smoky. Ventilation was not good even thought each table has a vent right above the charcoal. It was hot and there was not good AC circulation. Service was terrible. Every time we needed something we cannot find someone or have to constantly look for someone for a while before we get help. Sadly, I cannot recommend this place. read more

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Rib finger and enoki w/ bacon was the best! Than you Albert for the advice on co We love that you can grab skewers and grill at your own leisure. read more

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Tried this new place out the weekend of Memorial weekend for dinner. It was pretty busy! For a table of 4, we waited for about an hour. Two of my friends were here just a few days prior so they knew what to do and went to grab all of the skewers for the table. I recommend 1-2 people go grab skewers for the table at a time instead of all going at the same time. The fridge area can get a little crowded and table space is limited. Each table has a rack with 4 dry seasonings to add to your dipping dish. There were 2 spicy, 1 cumin and 1 sesame seeds. The spicy ones were pretty good! I only wish they had some sesame oil and some sort of sauce too. Everything tasted good. The skewers are small portions but the grill is pretty small too, which works with the portion sizes. I believe each skewer is $1.20 each and they charge by the number of skewers the table eats. We also ordered 3 sodas, 3 items off the menu, and 4 bowls of rice. I forgot to look at that menu so I don't remember the names of the other items. One was crinkle cut fries in some sauce, the other is some sort of fried ball with a creamy sauce and I forgot what the last item was. Pretty sure they charge per bowl of rice. My friend also said they charge for coal change too. For 4, I believe the total was between $160-180? I originally thought they had soju here but after looking at other's photos on Yelp, I realized it was some sort of flavored soda. I'll have to try one of those next time. read more

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Amazing real Chinese food and best server ever!!! Best server Amy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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So fun great date night place Ended up going and for being on a protein diet this place just hits the spot read more

Cool concept, yummy late night option. There's not many late night food options in the area and this place fills an empty void. The space is large and great for big and small groups. We had to wait for a bit so definitely recommend adding yourself to the Yelp waitlist before arriving. Food- I see how the self serve option probably helps keep some of the costs down but I got to say the meats don't look too appetizing when raw. The portions are pretty small on each skewer. Unfortunately our charcoal was very uneven and only ended up cooking 3 skewers at a time. They changed our charcoal a few times but it was very inefficient. The actual cook times for the skewers ended up being 2-3x longer because of this. The skewers were tasty once cooked but the inefficiency got a bit frustrating and with a time limit, I recommend coming while you're not starving. I think this place is a cool new option for late night food but not sure if I personally would come again read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Recommend: Yes and affordable! Food: yum if you love skewers. Service: attentive and kind Ambience: it's Smokey in here haha. Late night vibe Tip: the beef/lamb skewers are the best. They even have a sign for the popular skewers. Also pay attention to the charcoal. One side may be hotter than other side. This can help with your cooking time. Definitely a great place but large parties might be a bit hard right now since it's new. read more

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Spacious interior with comfortable seating. Friendly service. Skewers are all priced at $1.2 per skewer and they're pretty good quality. I like how they use charcoal grills, makes the skewers very yummy. Cold noodles were refreshing. Only comment is to pls bring over the chubby tea drinks here :( they're so good. Overall i'm just super happy this place opened. read more

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Highly recommend! This place never fails. Our fourth time here and leaving stuffed! The service is always on point. Our server Albert was great! I recommend the Waygu and fat skewer - it's top tier! Unsung hero - the French toast. Don't knock it till you try it! read more

Chubby Skewers - Barbeque Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I went the other night after they just opened and surprised at how spacious the place is. They replaced the BBQ house that used to be here. It's $1.20 a skewer and you'll probably have to eat a lot of be full so it can add up quick. Cooking is east, no more than 4 minutes depending on what you get. The noodle soup I ordered was $13, and while it was flavorful, the layer of oil on top was enough for the US to invade. Open late so that's a plus. The "wagyu" meat was not tender so im pretty sure it was just normal beef lol. read more

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We finally have a decent skewer place in Arizona and we are super excited to try it out! There are so many types of meat skewers that you can pick. We picked a few different kinds of beef, lamb and chicken and they were well seasoned. The cold noodle dish had a lot of ingredients but tasted a bit too sweet. This whole experience is pretty fun because you have to grill your own skewers. But if you are not good at doing that, it can be nerve wracking. Also, because of the design of the ventilator, it was hard to put spices on the skewers while grilling. So they tasted a bit bland and needed some spices after, which was a bit inconvenient. The service was also efficient. When we entered, we were immediately seated. Many waiters surrounded us, which was a bit overwhelming. But we understood that they were still in the training process. Overall, this is definitely an unique experience that you can't find elsewhere in the valley. read more

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Chubby Skewers has quickly become one of my family's favorite restaurants! When my dad first told us he joined their membership, we honestly thought it was kind of a waste... but we've already been back five times this year, so it's definitely paid off. As I understand it, Chubby Skewers is a Chinese barbecue restaurant, and the way it works is super fun -- all the skewers are around a dollar each, displayed in fridges where you can grab whichever ones (and however many) you want. You bring them back to your table and cook them to your liking on a charcoal grill. They also have different seasonings to choose from -- my family especially loves the cumin seasoning. Another must-order for us is the cucumber salad. We get it at least once, sometimes twice, because the freshness of the cucumber really cuts through the richness of the grilled meat. There are also plenty of options for people who don't eat meat, including seafood, vegetables, and tofu. And don't skip dessert -- the fried bread with condensed milk is so nostalgic and one of our absolute favorites. This place is always a fun, delicious experience and definitely worth a visit (and the membership)! read more

Interesting experience at chubby Skewers. They charge you for multiple things like the charcoal, seasoning use, and per skewer charge, with some skewers more than others. The skewers is a self serve process but staff are helpful with questions and walking you through the process. There are also menu items that you can order and a yearly membership option if you think you'll be here on the frequent. The place is well ventilated and u don't smell as super BbQ smelling as you would with a Korean BBQ place. Lots of seating inside and ample outdoor parking. read more

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Unique concept to try once, but I would avoid coming back here. It sounds good that each skewer is $1.25 until you see how much meat is on each skewer. It's nowhere near fulfilling. You have to pay for everything too, pay for seasoning, pay for the charcoal to cook, per skewer, etc. Absolutely no sauces. We ordered an appetizer and it took over 30 minutes to come out. It's fun one time, but just know you'll spend an absurd amount of money and leave hungry, we stopped to get actual dinner somewhere else after. One tip if you must try this, ordered a plate of veggies separately. Don't pay $1.25 for the skewers with veggies on them. There are much better similar concepts like this for way more food for the same price. read more

Came here for date night and had a great time. The cold appetizers are so good and the perfect bite while waiting for the skewers to cook. Service was attentive and they made sure to refill our drinks several times. We also really enjoyed the s'mores dessert! read more

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Such a cool experience to cook your own food. I looove the wagyu, lamb, and garlic bread skewers. All entrees are absolutely delicious- and they're open late! Def check out this place. Great price for great food. read more