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Wagyu Factory

4.7 (320 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
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Crystal H.

I was skeptical since I've been to AYCA BBQ where you grab your own meats and the meats are usually pretty low quality, however, this was such a great experience. There are three tiers and we picked the highest where it was BBQ + Shabu Shabu + A5 wagyu ($75 each). The shabu shabu is a smaller pot, but it's still AYCA. There's a large selection of meats, classic briskets to beef tongue and duck. There were also wagyu mini sliders too. There are a handful of fried items that's a part of the tiers, but we mainly just stuck with wagyu. The wagyu was delicious, although thin, you can order a lot. Some of the wagyu was large, but there were scissors to cut it smaller. There is a time limit though, you can only order every 5 minutes and I believe you can eat for about an hour. There's also a small selection of sweets: soft served ice cream, mousses, swiss roll cakes, and fresh fruit. There are vegetables, greens, and mushrooms for the shabu shabu as well. There were also some dim sum, but I didn't try any. Service was fast and friendly. And they even made our friend a small slice of cake for his birthday, that was very nice! I was very impressed with the ventilation that's built inside the grill, so the smoke is suck up before it gets into the air and stink up your clothes/hair!

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Mike L.

Wagyu factory (part of the chubby group) takes over the old niku feast space in front of asian family mart. They're perfect for a group of 2-4 and offer self service meat, sides, and desserts. It can get a little expensive with non-members paying about $50 before tax/tip for the lowest tier. Moving up the tiers includes other cuts of meat and a portable shabu option. If you want to become a member, there's a fee associated with it. There's different cuts of wagyu cuts for shabu and bbq but it didn't seem to matter which cut you got. There's also some self serve dim sum, sliders, cooked meat toppings (Taiwanese braised meat, curry, etc), and veggies that are specifically for shabu unless you want to grill it. There's a small menu of fried items (karage, chicken tenders, chicken skin gyoza, shrimp). There's a wide assortment of drinks like soda, yuzu tea, and milk tea. Lastly for dessert, there's ice cream, different rolls, egg tarts, and different cakes. Overall, everything was solid from the meats to the sides. Although everything was good, they need to update the table layouts. For our party of 6, there was only 1 grill in the middle which ends up being very crowded which is why 2-4 people is the ideal group side. For our party of 6, gratuity was included at 15%.

Kristine G.

Wagyu Factory has become our go-to for AYCE bbq! We have tried their wagyu option and it was great but we usually are already more than happy with their regular bbq option. My favorite meats are: bone-in short rib, wagyu karubi, and finger meat slice. I love cheese corn so I always get a couple from their buffet bar. I also love that they have a good selection of drinks - my favorites are the black milk tea and the jasmine milk tea. For desserts, their cakes are so-so so I would go for the soft serve and egg tarts. Service is usually great. We've been assigned to Hendy's area a couple of times and he's amazing! One downside is that the wait is usually long (about 2 hrs). They have started opening reservations for select time slots on Yelp so definitely get those if you can. If you anticipate visiting this place again, join the chubby club! You get discounted rates, a free birthday meal, and you earn points for free premium meats.

Jessie C.

Came here on a Wednesday for dinner around 6pm and there was no wait. To check the wait, you can call and they have an ai call system to give you an update and they also text you afterwards to let you know the wait times if you asked about it. I've also been to the other location in Tustin, CA and compared to that location this one is smaller and does have less options but this is still pretty good. The staff is very nice and friendly.The meats were good and were replenished once low. My favorite was the black pepper beef cubes. The matcha nama chocolate Swiss roll cake was very popular, unfortunately I didn't grab it in the beginning and it was out by the time I went for dessert and the staff said they didn't have anymore. I would recommend getting it first if you see it!

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Ade W.

Delicious all-you-can-eat Wagyu BBQ & hotpot. The meats are all so good and of high quality. Some truly melt in your mouth. Their self-serve hot dishes are also so good (except for the curry that's a bit salty). We were expecting a long wait as we arrived exactly at noon, but we were seated in less than a minute. Our server, Hendy, is also very attentive. Thanks, Hendy! The place is not big, so getting around to the self-serve hot dish area could be a bit of a squeeze. Overall, two thumbs up!!

Tiffany O.

Wagyu Factory kept almost all of the same seating as the previous Niku Niku, so each booth fits about 6 people with 1 grill each. Only one section has 2 grills for 1 party. The Friday dinner wait time without a reservation was at least 2 hours estimated. Good thing we had a reservation! The wagyu karubi was one of the best cuts, but it was also one of the fattiest ones creating more flames. Luckily, the server would change the grill and/or lower the temp when we cooked those. I was surprised my hair didn't smell like I had been BBQing afterwards. I found that the appetizers were all pretty mediocre except for the Japanese wagyu bowl. The curry rice and kimchi pork bowl were the only bowls I didn't try. Both the octopus and kimchi "buns" split open when trying to grab them. None of the fried appetizers stood out, but that day maybe the fried oysters and shrimp tempura were slightly better than the takoyaki, chicken skin gyoza, and chicken karage. If I could do it over again, I wouldn't have focused so much on appetizers and should have eaten more of the wagyu. The tablet didn't clearly indicate how many items came in each hot dish, so it was confusing when some came individually or with random amounts. It would help if the pics matched how many come in each order, so people don't end up overordering - leading to food waste. Dessert wise - the egg tart and red bean taiyaki were my favorites. The mousse was just artificial flavored fluff. The tiramisu mousse had no hint of tiramisu at all, but the mango mousse did taste like regular mango flavoring. The milk tea dispensers don't work as quickly as the other beverage dispensers, so I ended up trying about an inch of each one. The jasmine one was surprisingly not sweet.

Angelica A.

I came here when it was still Niku Niku and we went all out with the A5 hotpot experience. They had three different shabu broths. The A5 was super tender and definitely the highlight. There's also a side bar where you can grab extra meats for shabu plus veggies and other add-ons, which I loved because you can mix and match whatever you want. The grill would get really hot sometimes and the flames would flare up pretty big, so it was kind of chaotic to watch--but also really cool at the same time. It definitely made the experience more exciting. Our server Angel was really helpful and explained the menu in a way that made everything easy to understand. And at the end, we got ice cream cones, which was such a cute little finish.

Brandon P.

came in on a saturday evening and only waited 30 minutes! Service was great, Hio, our server was AMAZING and explained the menu and concept well. The ALL YOU CAN EAT is well worth the price. You get a buffet of assorted dumplings and some great Japanese style beef bowls! The meat quality was top notch and seasoned well, so much to choose from. I LOVED ATHE wagyu knuckle and pork belly, eat it with the "special salt" so fire. They also had food from the kitchen that was also included, Chicken Karage was perfect, as well as the crispy shrimp tempura. They also had a boba fountain, as well as soft service ice cream and deserts! This place is LEGIT! For 55$ , the value is insane and I left in a food coma! Would definitely come back, everything was tasty and plentiful.

Christopher L.

This chill restaurant with fantastic service is a must try. To start, the server Wyatt guided through the meal and was attentive. There is Shabu Shabu and grill available with a premium A5 upgrade. There is a self serve station for all meats for both options as well as come other items. You can also order as many appetizers as you want. All the meats were well cut and flavorful. Overall a great lunch and will be back for dinner soon.

Alex N.

What are a wonderful experience at wacky factory in Seattle! Jonathan was thorough and helpful with our time here. This is the best barbecue at this building has had over past five years! overall I highly recommend and would come back!

Belldandy O.

Wagyu Factory is located in North Seattle in a shared plaza with other businesses, like LA Fitness, Sprouts, and Asian Family Market just to name a few. The parking lot is very spacious with plenty of spaces to park at. Our group of 5 waited about an hour to be seated for Friday night. It wasn't too bad of a wait since there was space inside. We all ended up doing the A5 Wagyu, which includes all the meat options and shabu. Wyatt was our server and he was super helpful throughout the whole time while we were at the restaurant! He helped us cook our meat and recommended certain sauces to dip our meats in. He even chatted with us about the other locations that are opening up in Washington. Wyatt was the best!

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Generous Y.

Visiting after their soft opening, so having higher expectations around their staffing and operations. Came in as a large party of 10 and had a great time! There is a large space cut out for big groups that seat 8-9 comfortably but can squeeze 10. I've been following some of the Chubby Group restaurants since I visited Vegas a few years back. While I know nothing else besides the restaurants, David Zhao's chains are fun because of the unique experiences and types of restaurants. I'd recommend jumping to the Ultimate A5, which I'll definitely come back for. We wanted to start with the basic BBQ but I'm not quite convinced the silver tier BBQ is worth it as the meats are the same as Niku Niku, but at a premium cost. However, the marbling on the A5 menu look fantastic. Great service, ample parking with the large plaza, and a restroom available outside of the restaurant (through the mall). Self serve bar is nice! Ability to grab meat rather than waiting to order and have it delivered does feel nice. Though again, meats here more on the basic side as they were available previously. Dim sum selection isn't the best, but cool that it's available. Their little wagyu beef sliders are tasty (a friend noted a similar taste to a quarter pounder). Dessert includes a strong selection of cake swiss rolls, egg tarts, cakes in a shot glass, red bean taiyaki with condensed milk, and soft serve. For drinks, there's a great selection. Black milk tea and jasmine milk tea machines were great additions to the space, in addition to a soda fountain and Calpico plus a rotating fruit tea. On the appetizer front, there's basic takoyaki, tempura shrimp, karaage, potato balls, fries, and gyoza. For the lower tiers, the iPad only lets you order appetizers which isn't very exciting (chicken skin gyoza is unique though). Fried oysters, chicken nuggets, pork gyoza, vegetables (like edamame), and fruit are available at the self serve bar.

Christian-Immanuel C.

As someone who's been at this location from Niku Niku to Niku Feast to now Wagyu Factory, the quality of meat has stayed pretty consistent and their offerings have increased. The vibe is definitely a bit more chaotic and upbeat since its buffet style now and you grab your own meats and with that, expect some things to run out until the next refill as it is normally a packed house during dinner time. Service is alright but as stated earlier; a lot of it is self service and with it being packed most of the time, be patient with the kitchen service and meat delivery if you choose to upgrade to the higher meat options. Alongside the meats, they have some rice bowl options such as the kimchi pork or Japanese Wagyu with a rice dispenser. They also have a soda fountain and a dessert section. Would love to come back when it's less packed and give a more thorough review on the meats as it was hard to keep track of which ones we liked just due to how busy it was.

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1 month ago

Great food, great service. Chloe was so helpful. Always on top of everything. would definitely come back!

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The choices are great. Nice staff. Clean restaurant. Chloe was great. We would come here again.It's nice to get the chubby club discount

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Angel was super friendly and made us feel welcome. The food came out quickly, everything tasted good, and the service was excellent.

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After trying hot pot together for the first time last month, my boyfriend was super excited to take…read moreme to this hot pot place he found online and I was really excited to go with him. When we got in, I loved the clean and open space. There was no place to sit and wait, and the waitlist was digital, but we didn't end up having to wait for more than five minutes. The menu was super confusing to me, I don't know if maybe I just don't go for hot pot enough so I wasn't familiar with it enough to knew what was going on, but it took me a while to figure out how to order, I wish our server had asked us if we needed help. My boyfriend ordered the beef hot pot while i got the seafood and tofu. Mine tasted pretty good, I got it at medium spice and it wasn't very spicy for my pallet, but I enjoyed all the different foods that came in my dish. My boyfriend ordered his hot pot at hot spice and he loved the flavour, it was pretty spicy for me, but I enjoyed stealing some of his broth for my food. We both ordered boba to go with our food and I loved my milk tea. I ordered mine without tapioca and should have ordered it with more syrup because it definitely didn't taste as sweet as I wanted. I thought the personal hot pot concept was cool, but what I love about hot pot is that it's a communal experience which makes it a fun date. It was also weird that no one ever returned to our table to check on us. Because it was our first time there, we had no idea we were supposed to go to the counter to pay and it was confusing to have to try to figure that out.

We decided to have dinner here at Boiling Point since we were in the area. Parking was easy to…read morefind on a Thursday night. Upon entering, we were helped and seated right away! No waiting, which was very nice! The restaurant is pretty cute. I liked that they have large windows, high ceilings and the natural wood decor. Lastly, for the Large Miso soup that I shared with my mom. We ordered it flaming hot, which I thought it was going to be more spicy. Also, broth didn't have too much flavor. But a good thing that they had the bean paste and other condiments on the side. I would probably come back to Boiling Point. But not anytime soon. Maybe to try a different soup.

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Sichuanese Cuisine

Sichuanese Cuisine

4.0
(788 reviews)
8.7 mi
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We first went to the 老四川 in Seattle before our son was born. He'll be 36 years old this year, so…read moreyes he's a horse. I had lived in Beijing for 8 years and spoke pretty good mandarin for a 老外 so I ordered for us. Our waitress, one of two sisters who ran the place, I call her 陈大姐, said to me, Wow, you can speak Chinese! You must be very smart! I replied, You must be very smart. You can speak Chinese! At first she didn't know what to say but then laughed. It was the beginning of a lovely relationship. However since the pandemic we had not been back. Perhaps yesterday we were in the spirit of celebrating the Spring Festival. We decided to go there. What a great choice! 陈大姐 by coincidence was working. She retired years ago. (Her sister opened another 老四川 in Bellevue but unfortunately has since passed away.) 陈大姐 immediately recognized us. She remembered our son and other family members who often joined us there. It felt like old friends getting together again. Unfortunately my wife and I were the only ones in our little group. It's better to have more people so you can order more dishes. We only got 4 dishes, 宫保鱼, 椒盐虾,干煸四季豆, 夫妻肺片。Gong bao fish, salt and pepper shrimp, green beans and "husband and wife lung strips"! Actually that's a beef and tendon appetizer. Everything tasted just like we remember. Well, the fish dish was wetter than before but still tasty. Flavors are authentic but a little toned down from the Sichuan food in China and in a few other local restaurants. The main flavor of Sichuan cuisine is 麻辣 or spicy numbing. It's not really so hot as it is numbing. Your lips tingle. Most people who didn't grow up with this aren't big fans. Their 水煮肉 or 水煮鱼 comes pretty close though. Leftovers with either of those and leftover rice plus whatever make the very best 烩饭, huifan! Just boil it. We arrived there early and there were just a few other customers eating. And they left soon after. So it was just us and a steady stream of delivery drivers coming in to pick up food to go. I would consider ordering on line like that but this food doesn't hold up well over the distance to our home. Although the interior had been remodeled since our last visit, the decor is fairly stark. Combine that with the location in a strip mall on the corner of Jackson and 12th, which has seen better days, ambience isn't a real draw. However if what you want is a very good meal at reasonable prices then you should go to the Sichuanese Cuisine restaurant in Seattle. (I prefer it to the one in Bellevue.) Too bad you probably won't get to meet 陈大姐。Now that we know the food is still great, we will return.

This was a good order sojourn experience might be better. Ordered pa cake, dumplings, and walnut…read moreshrimp. First they are fast and the walnet shrimp was devoured it was so good. They prices are priced well. Remember everything is al a cart, you pay extra for rice. That's fine. The pancake was inedible it had no flavor and was very (very) dry. The dumplings needed soy which I didnt get (bad on me) and the dipping sauce all heat no chili flavor. I have had better frozen dumplings which made me sad. Will try one of the other amazing Chinese places in downtown Seattle.

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