It's our first time at Wagyu Masters. Andrew Vo was our server who was diligent with his explanations of each dish and very personable. The meat was cooked to our individual preferences, and the quality of every ingredient was . We will definitely be back to try the other dishes read more

The chubby group have done it again! Wagyu Master took over the space of another hot pot place and have elevated it! You choose between sukiyaki (recommended) and shabu shabu, and your server prepares the food for you. It also comes with quite a few additional sides in the combo. Heads up that it's bar style seating which isn't the best with a larger group, especially for conversation but if you're going as a group of two, it's perfect! I thought I would need the AYCE but I definitely didn't, I was stuffed by the end of it, especially since the wagyu was pretty rich. read more

First time here ! Food and service was great! Got membership so will be coming again soon! Thanks for the service, Denny! read more

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The food and service are so good. Michael was very attentive and friendly. The vibe was great. We went on a Saturday around 1pm and there was no wait. read more

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I finally got to try this place on a weekday for lunch and it did not disappoint. My party of 3 got lucky with no wait, we practically had the restaurant and staff to ourselves. So it was nice getting to know the workers without them stressing in between cooking for customers. We went for the Sukiyaki Tasting Menu + AYCE (I believe it was the most expensive one). It was super tasty, we loved every dish during the tasting menu. For the soup portion, we each got to pick our broth of choice, so my friends did Sukiyaki, while I tried the Miso. Both were flavorful and tasted like how they should be. Wagyu came out super tender and thin so it didn't felt so overwhelming. Since we got AYCE, the meats kept coming until we decided we were full. Shoutout to Michael for taking care of us! read more

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Food was very good overall, everything paired with the wagyu was perfect. Everything came out fresh and the quality stayed consistent the whole time. Service was quick and the vibe was really chill, not rushed at all. Servers were very polite and knowledgeable and gave great recommendations! Will definitely be back soon! read more

First time trying Wagyu Master with a few friends of mine. Ive eaten at Mikiya, Chubby Cattle, and a couple other related places, but I thought this experience was pretty cool. We ate an early dinner on a Thursday. Everyone gets their own pot and for the sukiyaki experience I was surprised by our food being individually cooked in front of you. I felt the slices of meat were thicker than other places for cooking in the pan, which I was surprised about. AYCE option came as a hot pot, which for the additional price was worth it. We were on our own cooking that part of the meal. Brandon was amazing with cooking our sukiyaki meats to our liking. Rex was also very attentive as our server. The team made sure our experience was great. Indoors seems better as a group of two. We had a group of 4 and it was a bit difficult to have a conversation due to the straight bar seating, but we still had a great time! There were seats outside with a burner on the table, but feel the experience would be different. Individual pots were really nice and the attention given by the team was really great. Thank you Wagyu Masters! read more

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Was lucky enough to come to the soft opening and not have too long of a wait. You sit bar style and it's fun to see the chefs at work. Shout out to Denny for guiding us and giving us a pleasant experience. We did the sukiyaki tasting menu and it was really flavorful. The meats were tender and cooked to perfection. I can say for the price point it can be a bit steep, but this is a5 waygu. We didn't do the ayce addition, but it can be worth it. What stood out for us was the egg tarts. My fiance said this is the best egg tart he ever had, even better than Hong Kong. That definitely says a lot. You're paying for the experience and quality ingredients. Chubby cattle group never fails. read more

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We decided to dine at Wagyu Master for the first time after previously having wonderful experiences at both Mikiya & Chubby Cattle. Although the restaurant was quite busy (waited roughly 1 hour for seating-- not bad at all for a Friday night), we received incredibly attentive service from the staff! The menu, in addition on ordering instructions, were thoroughly explained to us prior to ordering. I truly appreciated this as I was personally struggling to interpret the menu, but my ordering experience was significantly smoother following the instructions. Our server, Logan, excellently elaborated on the various dishes that he was cooking and serving for us. My dining experience was increasingly enjoyable due to his hospitality! Other than the service, the food was indescribable in taste. Despite arriving near closing time, we felt that each individual dish was extremely high quality and filling! Again, I'd like to extend a big thanks to Logan for making the experience so much more worthwhile! With respect to the tender wagyu, I have to admit that a personal favorite among all that we ate tonight has to be the tartare and sashimi cuts. It was a refreshing starter before digging into the A5 wagyu! Wagyu Master is definitely a restaurant that I'd love to come back to. It nearly felt like an omakase experience, which is something my partner and I had frequently joked about while dining. The restaurant's seating arrangement is comparable to omakase-style bar seatings, just with a lot more diners. read more

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For starters Fonda was informative and graceful in her approach and serving. Food was of a great quality. Will be returning for this terrific experience. read more

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Great service! Highly recommend going. Food was awesome. Minh and Michael were very attentive throughout! read more

Wagyu Master - Japanese Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is the real deal. A5 wagyu is a treat anytime and this place is all about the A5. The food was outstanding and so was the service. The manager Jacob and our chef Andrew were both very personable and charming. Only nit would be that I am not a big fan of the bar seating setup, would have preferred a table. Have to try their other locations that do have table seating. read more

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We did the sukiyaki with the ayce add on. The food is good, wish we could pick more of the speciality dishes. The sashimi and poke salad is good, it's very fresh. It also comes with fresh grated wasabi read more

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I had a wonderful experience in the restaurant! Kevin and Andrew are wonderful. They are very patient and explain the menu and the meats! Food is so delicious and worth every penny! read more

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Had an amazing experience at Wagyu Master, and a huge part of that was thanks to Kevin and Shawn. Their service was top notch from start to finish, attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had a great time. They took the time to explain the different cuts and made excellent recommendations that absolutely delivered. Everything felt smooth, welcoming, and thoughtfully handled. It is rare to come across service that feels this personal and polished at the same time. Kevin and Shawn truly elevated the whole dining experience, definitely a big reason I will be coming back! read more

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The food was good, but thank you to Logan for being a great server! He made the dining experience much more enjoyable. read more

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Tried this popular new restaurant earlier this week. I've read that the wait is super long, so we were pleasantly surprised to find the wait was less than 5mins on a Monday night. They have two tasting menus (sukiyaki and shabu). We tried both and got a sampler of the different options for the first course. The staff were all really friendly and the food was melt in your mouth amazing! We will definitely be back. read more

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Dined for the second time here and decided to try the shabu shabu option this time around - we used the tomato broth which was brimming with flavor. Excellent cuts of meat as usual, and service was top notch, all thanks to our server Jacob! I encourage folks to try a different specialty dish if they dine more than once here, as they all have their own unique profiles. read more

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The food is really good! Meat was delicious and the appetizers are really nice!!! Andrew and Micheal were really nice!!! Took care of us well!! Love how the restaurant is a little smaller so you can really connect with the servers. The dessert was unfortunately very frozen. read more

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Heard this place was from the same owner as chubby cattle so we decided to try it! It was also something different because they have set menu's with unlimited A5 and A4; as well as all you can eat with everything on the menu and more meat options i believe. We decided to try the sukiyaki set menu and we were more than satisfied and super full. Loved the fact that we got to choose sashimi apps or tempura or egg tarts, salad, etc! Sashimi was great by the way! We also got to get the grill version with the sukiyaki's then a hotpot sukiyaki version as well. We also got to have the meat options cookies in the sukiyaki flavor or udon. One of my favorites was also the unlimited vegetables we got to have with the sukiyaki broth because we were already so full from all the meat and could barely tap into the unlimited A4-A5 meat options. I would say the dessert lacked the most here but everything else was great. The service was also great as well, staff were attentive, offered suggestions, and great with cooking the meal that we had and explained everything. Inside was spacious and clean as well! read more

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Food: So happy that there's a good sukiyaki place now in the bay. We did the tasting menu and it was divine. The food was phenomenal and the service was so great. Kevin, Howard and Charlie were so attentive and their service was fantastic. Cons: The restaurant is small and they do not do reservations at this time. We got there at 5:35 PM and didn't get seated until 9:30 PM. There were factors of multiple large (6+) parties ahead of us which made the wait long. I would say that this is best for groups of 4 or less. I only took one photo. LOL! I was more hungry than my phone. read more

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Came to Wagyu Master and had an amazing experience! The food was great, but our server Andrew really made my night. Super friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations throughout the meal. He made sure everything came out perfect and always checked in on me. Definitely one of the best service experiences I've had in San Jose. Highly recommend asking for Andrew if you eat here! read more

Kevin's a great server, super attentative during our meal. Helped us understand the menu and give us recommendations on meal flow, options, and tips for savoring our food. Wild because they are still in soft opening but dude was super helpful. Overall great experience here. Recommend coming early and getting your name on the waitlist because it was 3 hours for us coming in / queueing up at 5:45 read more

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Such a great meal! We waited for 2 hours but it was a great experience and the food was amazing. It was really busy inside so I think they could definitely use even more servers! Would come back again! read more

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Never had the sukiyaki style Japanese experience. Really enjoyed it. Expect a coursed meal - we started with multiple appetizers before moving onto the main course. For the meat, the A5 Wagyu Strip loin wasn't as tender as I would've expected but the A5 Wagyu Rib-Eye was delicious. The flavor intensified as you progressed through the meat options. Just when you thought they were done, they brought out more meat to cook in your choice of broth. Somewhere in between they had a carb option which was a nice break from all the meat. Hubby got the egg over rice and I chose the stir fried udon. If you had room, you can finish off with dessert, which I opted to skip as I was beyond stuffed at this point. Service was excellent. This, I would rate as 5 stars. We had Andrew as our cook. He was great!! There wasn't much of a wait in between cooking of the meat. He went at a good pace that allowed you to enjoy each course. Jacob came around and checked on us intermittently, as well, to make sure everything was to our liking. Overall a great first experience as they've only been open 2 weeks. There may be more value for others who can eat more than I could as this could get pricey especially if you're not a member of the Chubby Club. Essentially I ended up doing only the initial round of meat options, however, for those with larger appetites, you can continue as some of the meat such as the A4 options are unlimited. read more

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I would say overall 3.6 for this visit I don't normally frequent restaurants that are marketed as premium, nor do I usually go for beef, but being from SoCal I saw their Pasadena location heavily advertised so I decided to come on a whim. I went with their shabu option, later adding the ayce option. The shabu menu comes with: -a set of 3 appetizers (a pickled cucumber like sunomono, tako wasa--raw octopus with wasabi, and I think pickled daikon-- something crunchy) The cucumber was the perfect palate cleanser. I asked for more of it - daily special (salmon, yellowtail, and tuna sashimi, wagyu tartare with nori, and chawanmushi with uni and ikura) The sashimi was quite good considering they specialize in Wagyu. The tuna was very bouncy. Salmon was decent, and yellowtail (which had chili on it) was decent as well -seared Wagyu nigiri with uni. The tartare was lovely, but I have a bias for raw beef dishes. the chawanmushi was good in texture but the uni flavor was not the best. I'm very picky about uni and wouldn't eat it unless it was decadent and sea-like. the broth used for the chawanmushi inherited some of the uni flavor which was a slight disappointment. -a choice from: tempura assortment, egg tart, and poke salad I chose tempura which had snow crab croquette, pea wrapped in thin egg roll like wrapper, and sweet potato (fry shaped). The batter itself was fine. the croquette was like a pot pie inside, lard texture which I enjoyed although barely detected a crab flavor. the pea tempura was also interesting but slightly mealy when eaten. the sweet potato was subtle and fluffy. -a choice specialty (I went with otoro sashimi) Otoro is decadent, with some (what I feel to be unnecessary) uni on top. -A selection of A5 meats (chuck roll, brisket, shoulder) These were stacked up, supposedly in order from top to bottom but I found out that they mixed up the order, resulting in me ordering the wrong meat later. Basically, they told me it was chuck, brisket, and rib (upon looking at the menu I figured the bottom was shoulder, not rib) but my stack from top to bottom ended up being shoulder, brisket, and chuck. The server eventually helped me to figure out the error and I got the right kind of meat later on. My favorite was the shoulder since the fat was more evenly distributed. I was not into the brisket since it was more tough. the chuck, which resembled prosciutto, was fine but not my favorite. -Vegetable platter I didn't pay much mind to it besides there being I believe maitake mushrooms, tofu, some vermicelli or whatever those clear noodles are, among others. - (as ordered) various rice options, udon None ordered -dessert option (either matcha mochi, or matcha crepe cake) I went with the mochi but this was not good at all texture wise. There was zero bounciness or chewiness, likely due to it being frozen previously. I chose this because the alternative was crepe cake which I do not like. As for adding the AYCE option: First I asked for more chuck (and I did not realize what I actually wanted was the shoulder). But the A4 I tried that comes included with the tasting menu was kind of tendony and I could not bite through the entirety. this led me to go with the extra charge AYCE option, for which the chuck was much better. The server also suggested trying the ribeye, which was not indicated on the shabu side of the menu but I saw it was on the sukiyaki side. The ribeye was good and tender, but I still liked the shoulder more. I also ended up adding 2 yellowtail sashimi, 2 tuna sashimi, an additional crab croquette, and 4 more total orders of the A5 shoulder. The chili on the yellowtail was quite harsh and I would find a less lethal chili to garnish the yellowtail with (don't get me wrong, I eat very spicy things but the pairing took away from the experience there). The tuna was still good as I expected. However there was a scale that was in one of my slices which was unpleasant. The server was apologetic about the incident. The yellowtail had a slight unpleasant finish but went away with a splash of the yuzu or soy sauce. The sashimi was also highlighted by their inclusion of genuine wasabi. The A5 shoulder I kept eating with the yuzu sauce and it was delicious. I didn't catch my server's name, but he was Filipino apparently and was chatting it up with my dining neighbors. He handled issues well and made my experience overall better. Service overall was decent when they weren't busy handling other diners. I rate 3.6 to 3.7 because I think consistency and training maybe needs to improve a bit (they certainly must be new having few reviews). But I think I would come back for the food. I was honestly hesitant to try this concept because I've seen how their chubby cattle concept uses store bought (it appears) tortilla chips to pair with their tartare which just makes it look cheap. They also do single diners here unlike chubby cattle is as there are individual pots. read more

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Wagyu Master is in a league of its own. The shop is immaculately clean, and the quality of the meat is second to none. What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. Jacob, Shaun, and Kyle are true experts--incredibly knowledgeable about their cuts and marble scores, and they made the entire experience seamless. It's rare to find this level of expertise paired with such great service. I'll definitely be back. If you want the best, this is the only place to go. read more

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Came here because we heard so much about this place. Our experience was a bit different. We felt like they didn't explain to us the difference between both of the items. Honestly, we got one of each, but if we knew that it was going to be going into the same direction of Shabu I think we would've got the sukiyaki experience. It was hard for them to explain to us what the difference was. We ordered hot tea and udon when we first got there and it didn't come out to the very end. Then after we received the broth and I wanted a refill they were out of sukiyaki broth.. they refill it with u believe water with some seasoning. We were set at the bar. Not sure if it's a different experience than the patio..? But we weren't offered a patio . They were also out of sauces as well. They only had one type of sauce and it was ponzu sauce.. they also ran out of meat as well.. so our choices were very very limited. .. overall I felt like it reminds me of Mikiya.. but Mikiya has more options . Seems like everyone was ready to go home..... we were there at 8pm on a Saturday. Wasn't as crowded as I thought . It was different experience than we used too . read more

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The wait honestly wasn't bad at all, we checked in and were seated about 40 minutes later. There was already a line before they even opened, which felt like the first sign this place was going to be something special. I didn't quite know what to expect. I've never been someone who eats raw anything, but at that price point I figured I might as well try everything and I'm so glad I did. Every single bite was incredible. Beyond the food, the service was truly white-glove. Attentive and perfectly paced. It's not just a meal, it's a full experience. We ended up getting the membership and will absolutely be making this a regular spot. Highly recommend. read more

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Arrived and checked in at 6:30. NFT 7pm reservation time for 6 people, didn't sit down till 7:50 .Never answers phone or return voicemails 41 calls and 2 voice mails to confirm reservation. Service needs improvement read more

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This was our first time at Master Wagyu, and we didn't realize at first that we didn't have to grill the meat ourselves because they grill it for you in front of the table, which made the experience even more special and relaxing. We did the Sukiyaki tasting menu ($85 each for members), and it was actually a good amount of food for the price. The chef's daily special was really good and a nice portion. The poke salad was fresh and tasty, and by the time we got the Wagyu hand roll with uni, I was already getting full but it was so good I still wanted more. Then we had the three different meats, and Scarlett grilled them for us and made sure each one was cooked perfectly. There were many courses and different meats to try, so you definitely get full by the end and might even need to take some food to go. Our waiter Scarlett was really sweet and thoughtful throughout the whole evening . She grilled the meat for us, explained the flavors of each cut, and made sure every piece was cooked to our preferred level. She was fun to talk to, very attentive, and kept checking on us to make sure everything was good. She also asked if we wanted our food to go and made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. This was was a really good experience, especially for our first time, and the service made it even better. read more

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I stopped by Wagyu Master, part of the Chubby Cattle family, around 4 PM and luckily there was no line. The restaurant is relatively small, seating about 35 people, with a sleek and modern design. The setup is counter style where the chefs cook everything in front of you, which adds a bit of theater to the experience. Because the meal is served in multiple courses and takes time, expect a wait during peak hours. I went with the Sukiyaki Wagyu full course which comes with several appetizers, add ons, and dessert. It is more of a tasting style experience rather than a quick meal. The Wagyu teppanyaki steak unfortunately was the weakest part of the meal. All the pieces were tough and chewy. Wagyu is supposed to melt in your mouth, so this was a bit disappointing. I ended up discarding a few pieces after chewing. To their credit, Charlie the manager noticed right away and stepped in. He offered to bring different options for me to try and handled the situation professionally. His service really helped turn the experience around. Most of the appetizers felt like premade frozen items that were reheated. For a restaurant centered around Wagyu, I would love to see them develop more original in house appetizers instead of relying on frozen bites. The Wagyu and sashimi quality overall felt similar to Mikiya, their sister spot. It almost feels like some of the items were tested there before appearing here. At around $100 per person, it is not exactly a steal but also not unreasonable for a Wagyu focused experience. Final verdict: the service is really what stands out here. The food still has room to improve, but the hospitality made the visit enjoyable. I am giving it 5 stars largely because of the service and hope the food will continue to improve over time. Looking forward to the upcoming Chubby Cattle opening at Westfield Santa Clara as well. read more

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Wagyu Master is basically Mikiya + Chubby Cattle on steroids. I came for an NFT private tasting and went with the sukiyaki tasting menu, which Alan cooked tableside. He was attentive, personable, and paced everything perfectly, elevating the experience. He remembered me from a previous tasting -- as "the guy that eats a lot" -- and made sure my wife and family were taken care of. The ambiance is intimate, with a round sushi-bar setup seating about 35 people, and along one wall is a timeline showcasing the history of Wagyu Master, which adds a nice touch of story and context. Alan also recommended the sparkling yuzu drink. I usually avoid sugary drinks, but this one was refreshing and balanced -- a perfect palate refresher. I was also lucky to meet Phil, who was prepping the concept for public opening and helped make the night extra special. We tried almost everything: the teppanyaki A5 wagyu steak, all the hand rolls (the toro + uni + caviar + A5 wagyu hand roll was incredible), A5 seared wagyu nigiri with uni, and sides like fried pea and ube tempura -- crispy, crunchy, and perfectly salty. We opted for the $20 add-on unlimited meats, and favorites were A5 ribeye, A4 shoulder, and A4 brisket -- rare A4 cuts not commonly found in the U.S., don't miss them. Dessert was a delight: Portuguese egg tarts were flaky and flavorful, and the matcha mille crepe cake was light and not too sweet, ideal after all that wagyu. Highly recommended. Big thanks to Alan for exceptional service, Phil for elevating the experience, and David Zhao -- we need a Chubby Wagyu Cow Cafe, Chubby Bakery with wagyu pastries or a Chubby Gym soon. I'll be first in line read more

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Fantastic service from Jacob! (Denny and Rex made us feel very welcome as well.). They made a sukiyaki first timer thoroughly impressed. Exceeded my expectations! Can't wait until the grand opening! All the food was cooked very well, and tasted outstanding. The intimate environment made for a pleasant, low-key, and super relaxing time. read more

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We got our name on the waitlist shortly after they opened at 5:30pm for a party of 4 and was told to be back at 6:30pm. We came back as soon as we were #1 on the waitlist which was after 7pm and was told to hang tight. The host let us know that there is a party of 10 with an investor in it and another 7pm reservation will get priority but that we're next.... He would notify us every after maybe 30 min at a time saying seats would open up, until next thing you know we have been waiting for 3 hrs when we finally got seated! When we got seated and ordered, the couple who got seated after us got their food first! We gave it a chance but no food was worth the 3 hr wait. Our couple friends had somebody cooked their food for them at least 10-15 min before we finally had a chef cooking our sukiyaki. Egg tart was good-flaky and not too sweet, the sashimi was fresh along with the egg custard. The otoro uni caviar handroll was really salty and the wagyu A5 shoulder that they cooked for us were way too chewy. The rest of the meats were underwhelming for the price that we paid. The desserts were very disappointing -matcha mochi did not have the right texture, no chew to it. And the matcha crepe was bland and still almost frozen. Overall disappointed with their system and the long wait for an underwhelming eating experience read more

We came to Waygu Master for the first time and were truly amazed by the unique dining concept. Everything felt new and exciting to us. Our server, Minh, made the experience even better. He thoroughly explained the menu and continued to guide us as he cooked the meat right in front of us. He constantly checked in and asked how we preferred our meat cooked, which made the experience feel very personal. The meat cuts were thick, juicy, and full of flavor. Besides their Japanese wagyu, their specialty dishes were also impressive, especially the king crab legs and lobster rolls. The only suggestion I would make is that the king crab legs could be even better with a side of lemon. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely come back again. read more

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We walked in around 1:30pm on a Sunday and were able to get seated right away. Our server Minh was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Lots of great options on the menu and will be back again to try the others. The food was tasty and the quality was good. The servers were very attentive and helpful when telling us what was next and not to worry about finishing the different courses as we could take it home. Save room for the hotpot and AYCE! The miso tonkatsu was delicious and my husband enjoyed the tomato broth as well. It only seats about 40 inside, they but also have outdoor seating, maybe 6 tables that can seat 4. Definitely a place for celebrating something nice as it is a bit pricey, but it's worth it! read more

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First time here and thought it was a great experience. We had a larger party of 5, which I don't recommend going much bigger than that so we had different servers that helped us. Logan was the best as he gave us all the options and helped us through the menu as there is a lot you can choose from the tasting menu. I recommend the sukiyaki tasting and then when it comes time for the unlimited meats I recommend the miso flavor pot for your meats. The ambiance was relaxed and chill. If you want to be able to eat more meat pass on the dessert and the udon/donburi options. read more

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Lovely, unique, and absolutely delicious experience! This is such a great spot for a date night. Wagyu Master is part of the Chubby Group, and you can really feel the quality and attention to detail. My partner and I ordered the Sukiyaki Tasting Menu ($98 per person), and it was a wonderfully well-rounded experience from start to finish. The ambiance was intimate and cozy, the service was attentive, and every course was thoughtfully presented. Our server, Kyle, truly elevated the evening. He took the time to explain each dish and cooked the meats with precision and care. The wagyu literally melts in your mouth -- incredibly tender, rich, and flavorful. We would definitely come back again! read more

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From start to finish. Brandon took care of us. Explained the menu process in detail and was very attentive. I'm not really one for a membership but if you're interested in this place and their other restaurants in their chain. The membership is worth it. Thanks again Brandon! read more

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