Waimin, Kit (our server) and Chris were all great and super helpful for our first time here!

Kit and Nico were great! Excellent service as usual! Always a pleasure to come and eat

The food is good. The meat is so good.Thanks ED for helping us！！ He is so friendly. I would recommend here

Legit the best service ever! Had dinner here tonight and Rheiven absolutely killed it! Wagyu is obviously amazing, but rheiven made the whole experience next-level. He knew the menu inside and out, gave us the best recommendations on what cuts to get. Food and service definitely did not disappoint. read more

I've been here at least 6 times now and I hate to say it, but I feel like the quality has been dropping. On a few recent visits the broths have been noticeably saltier than before. Even the dashi broth, which is usually more balanced, tasted pretty salty on my last visit. The buffet side also seemed to take a hit. The sashimi selection was very limited, only about two types the whole night, and it was empty most of the time. The veggies didn't seem as fresh either, and the sauce bar didn't look very clean. The cilantro and green onions looked like they'd been sitting out for a while. The ponzu sauce also leaned more sweet than sour, which threw me off. The dessert options also seem more limited now compared to before. Service was just okay. We were seated near the register and could hear staff saying they didn't want to be there, which wasn't the best vibe. It also wasn't busy that night, so it made everything feel a bit off. A few other things I noticed, they now validate parking for 90 minutes which is nice, but they removed the unsweet tea from the drink machine and the rice machine wasn't working during my visit. The only thing that still seems consistent is the quality of the meat, which is still decent. Not sure if it was just an off night, but overall it felt like the experience has slipped compared to before. It's honestly a bit disappointing since I used to recommend this place to everyone. I might give it another shot, but right now I'm a lot more hesitant to come back. read more

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Server ed was amazing. He explained the different tiers to us and showed us what the differences were. He explained the self service items as well. He kept coming by to make sure everything was good and gave us extra napkins as well. Got the gold but next time ill get silver. They have soo much items at the selfservice station. I felt like i got fill off of then instead of the hot pot. For the hot pot meat, beef tongue was the best but for gold you can only get it once. The others were either too fatty or too lean. The sushi section does get refilled pretty often because everytime i went to grab something else, i would have to go back and grab more salmon items. They need to have a sauce bowl for soy sauce and wasabi though. I didnt like the lobster roll. I think it was mixed with ubi which i am not a fan of. They have fruits on top of the sauce bar. read more

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Visited Wagyu Master for an early dinner and was impressed with their AYCE selection. You can help yourself to items like sashimi, sushi, burgers and curries....or pick from a plethora of ingredients for a delicious hot pot feast. Our servers were attentive and helpful, especially Kit who recommended and prepared the best dipping sauce paired for any bite. The restaurant accommodates many tables but mostly of groups of 4 so if you have a large party, expect to be seated at separate tables. We really enjoyed the large selection of fresh ingredients and the broths were tasty. We especially loved the opportunity to choose our own portions and not have to wait for it to be served to us. But their dessert selection was just ok. The egg tarts looked promising but the flavors were disappointing. We all agreed that it would've been better if they offered an ice cream selection instead. read more

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We came to Wagyu Master Pasadena for Mother's Day and chose the Silver Level, which is their entry package. For this package, everything is self-serve, and you do not order from the table. There are more than 10 different meat options to choose from, which honestly felt a little overwhelming at first. In addition to the meats, they also offer seafood, crab legs, shrimp, fish balls, tofu, vegetables, noodles, and plenty of hot pot items. I joined the waitlist before heading over, and on a Sunday evening around 6 PM, the wait was about 30 minutes. The waitlist estimate was pretty accurate. The hostess was very nice, and the servers were attentive throughout the meal. The restaurant interior was a little messier than I expected, and the meat quality was okay. The dessert section was definitely under par. The mochi was disappointing--the texture was soggy and overly sweet. There was also a cake option that did not look very appealing. Honestly, for a restaurant like this, serving something simple and classic like green tea ice cream would probably leave a much better impression than these lower-quality desserts. Overall, it was a decent experience, especially considering the large variety of food options available. General experience: 4 stars. read more

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Super flavorful hotpot!! Saw this place on Instagram and was drawn to the sashimi and nigiri and it did not disappoint. We got the silver tier and it was more than enough options. Loved both the sukiyaki and spicy miso broths, and all of the meats were really high quality. I do think I still prefer Mikiya, but still loved Wagyu master. Our server was really attentive and helpful, constantly making sure we were having a good experience. The restaurant itself is a bit small, so it felt like we were always running into people when we were at the self serve stations. Our group did have a bit of trouble finding the restaurant itself so fyi it is on the second floor! read more

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Came to Wagyu Master in Pasadena for my friend's birthday and honestly it lived up to the hype. We went with the Diamond tier ($98/person, but with my Chubby Plus membership it came out to $88 each). Totally worth it. Our servers Steven and Kenny were amazing the whole night, super attentive and friendly without being overbearing. For broth, she picked the oxtail tomato and I went with the Yunnan passionfruit. Both were really good and flavorful in their own way. The meat quality here is seriously impressive, even the A4 Wagyu cuts were super tender and rich. What I really like about this place is the setup. You grab your own veggies, hot pot items, and sauces, which makes it feel more fun and customizable. The self-serve sashimi bar was also a nice surprise the yellowtail and salmon were fresh and on point. I was a little bummed they didn't have otoro though. With the Diamond tier, you get two special items per person. Our favorites were the A5 Wagyu nigiri and the lobster with caviar and uni roll. Both felt like a treat. The Wagyu bone marrow with rice was a bit too fatty for me, so that was probably the only miss food-wise. Only small downside is the layout. We came on a Thursday around 7:30 PM and it was fine, but the aisles are pretty tight. I can see it getting crowded and a bit chaotic on weekends. Also wish they had sacha sauce at the sauce bar. Ambience is modern and comfortable, easy to have a conversation without yelling. Parking is validated for 2 hours at Paseo, which is a plus. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're celebrating something or just want a solid shabu shabu experience. It's right next to DSW at Paseo if you're trying to find it. Would've gotten 5 stars if they had sacha bbq sauce, caviar on the lobster roll and if they still had otoro sashimi. Love this place more because of more broth options compared to other chubby establishments. read more

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This is an AYCE hot pot resturant and part of the Chubby Cattle group. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor next to DSW. You can either take the elevator or the stairs. I recommend making a reservation in advance. The Wagyu beef was great. It was self-service so you could help yourself and have as much as you want. They do come in small portions to prevent over-grabbing that leads to waste. I loved the variety. The sushi and sashimi quality were very good. I also enjoyed some of the hot dim-sum items and the yakitori. I didn't even get to try the rice dishes. I got the silver level and the dashi broth. The dashi broth was already very flavorful for me and in my opinion, a bit salty. I enjoyed all the veggie choices. The ambiance was nice: modern and clean. The only thing I didn't like was the Portuguese egg tarts. The inside was too creamy. Service was good. Pro Tip #1 - Park directly downstairs at Paseo Colorado. The restaurant validates for 2 hours so essentially parking is free as long as you don't stay beyond the 2 hour limit. The restaurant has a limit of 90 minutes. Pro Tip #2 - Join the $28 annual membership. It pays for itself. You get $8 off per guest that night off your bill (that was a $16 savings for me since I had an eating partner) and you get a free birthday meal which is worth $50. All in all, I was not disappointed! read more

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It was good but not worth the price. We got the middle gold $78 set. You only get one premium order item. The wagyu tasted like regular meat. It wasn't buttery. The selection was huge. So much stuff to eat and drink. The service was great. Place is beautiful. Felt like we could go to all that shabu or shabuya for half the price and get the same quality of food. HAPPY SHABUING! read more

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Not my favorite of Chubby Group's concepts, but that's okay! Part of the reason for my lukewarm feelings about this restaurant is the fact that the Gold tier option (the one my boyfriend and I opted for when we came by to try this place for the first time), which is priced at $78 per person, was substandard to the lowest tier offered at Wagyu Factory ($49.99 on weekends). The "premium" meat they offer as part of the higher tiers was so fatty that it was kind of off putting, and the slices were so thin that it was impossible to lift them without them breaking apart and sticking onto the tray. I honestly couldn't even tell that these were supposed to be of a higher quality than the other "regular" meat out in the buffet. They offer king crab out on the buffet line as well, but only the cast-off, little leg segments. If you want what normally comes to mind when one thinks of king crab, you'll have to opt for a higher tier (gold and above) and order it as a "specialty" item -- and you can only put in one order. I was surprised to see that they would actually put out such small, obviously discarded pieces, but props to them, I guess, for not wasting anything? For one of our "specialty" items, my boyfriend ordered the lobster roll, which was topped with uni and caviar. Sounds good on paper, but when it arrived, we found that it was mostly filled with...filler, for lack of a better word. Some sort of fishy, mushy, shredded filling, with a couple of lobster pieces up top, where they'd be most visible. Our questions were: a) if you're going to skimp on using lobster for the whole thing, why not make the lobster rolls mini, then? Why make it full size? and b) if you're going to skimp on lobster, why even bother with the caviar and uni?? It's so bizarre...it's like putting truffle slices on a fast food burger. The restaurant itself is super crowded and cramped -- it was hard to navigate around all the waitstaff, other customers, and just how closely all the furniture and everything is positioned together. Apart from the disappointing experience, the service was very nice and waitstaff came by regularly to check up on us. However, I wouldn't come back; the variety and quality of the food doesn't justify the price, and I'm kind of confused as to what niche in their existing ecosystem Chubby Group was trying to fill by creating this restaurant. I would recommend Chubby Group's other concepts, Yumiyaki and Wagyu Factory, over Wagyu Master. read more

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We decided to try Wagyu Master after receiving a promo text, which I'm sure all Chubby Club members received. We came in with high expectations seeing that we love Chubby Cattle, but left with an expensive lackluster experience with subpar food. We were also a little confused with their promo wording. Our first impression didn't start off well. We couldn't immediately locate the place. No signs or posters about it. When did find the restaurant, the host was not there. We waited for a while until someone finally came in to ask us if we made reservations, which we did. I think absence of people waiting was a clear sign to avoid the place and was sort of an omen for what was to come. We showed the promo, which initially sounded like a decent deal. We decided to get the gold as that's what the promo said. It was implied that you get the 3 perks in 1 visit - it's not. It's 1 perk per visit as explained by the manager after we dined and only applies to the member - not a plus one. We initially asked a server but he couldn't explain it which is why we spoke with the manager. This was very misleading but we're already there, so I guess we just had to stick with it. We made a huge mistake here by getting gold - not just because it's pricier, but because the price doesn't reflect the quality at all. We came for the tongue, which they did not have at all. That was the reason why we drove here. We also realized that a lot of the gold options were actually sold out and haven't been stocked for a while - which they should have told us. Special dessert? Also out. We just thought it was a glitch since the broth selection also said sold out. It's very hard to justify paying a premium for a menu that isn't there. You're better off just getting their cheapest one since there really isn't an incentive to get higher tiers. Best thing to do is call prior and clarify if everything on the menu. We paid extra for nothing. We ordered what we could get from the abysmal gold selection. Now, seeing that it's limited, you'd expect high quality cooking and savory food. The tiny king crab claws tastes okay. Nothing special about it. The Uni lobster roll? Skip it. It's bland. As for the broth, the dashi tastes like regular water and the mala broth is muted and lacks the traditional medley of spices you would see at an authentic hot pot place. The meat quality is okay. It tastes the same as any other hot pot place - texture and all. Wagyu at this point is purely marketing and the meat is so thin you won't really be able to taste the difference between this and a $19.99 AYCE. Although they did have a plethora of stations, none of them really stood out. The sushi/sashimi were bland. You'd need to slather it with soy sauce to get flavor. It's just like any other buffet. The silver tier selection had decent meat, but again, no different than what you could find at a $19.99 AYCE place. The egg tart here is not flakey like Rowland Heights Chubby Cattle. It wasn't warm either and chewier than expected. The milk tea here is sweeter as well. The service is decent but nothing to write about. It's not the same as their Rowland Heights Chubby Cattle. You don't get the same level attention and care. Also worth noting--within a short window, multiple 5-star reviews appeared that reference specific servers, and some seem to be written by or about employees themselves. That made the feedback feel less like independent customer experiences. You'll see a pattern if you scroll through the reviews. There is nothing special about this place. We expected a lot from Chubby Group, but Wagyu Master needs a lot of work. This experience alone makes it feel like getting a membership was not worth it. $160 with tip for two people is not worth it at all. It's extremely overpriced for the quality of food that you get. We literally felt ripped off. You're better off eating at a chain hotpot or going to any hot pot place in Rowland Heights for better quality food. No reservations needed and I guess there's a good reason for that. Abysmal at best. This place is very misleading and be wary of reviews here. We will not be giving this place another chance and I'm sure we'll be getting the same generic response. Update: We did get an AI response. read more

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Wagyu Master is a great addition to the Chubby group! I loved that this has Wagyu hotpot, with a lot of options from the buffet line. It isn't a chubby restaurant if it's not an overwhelming one in the first 30 minutes! My group had to be split in 2 tables since the biggest they had seats only 10/11 people. We were seated near the buffet line, which was a pro and a con. Pro - quick access, con - lots of people walking by. The buffet line had multiple drink selections (Lychee Slush and Milk Tea are my tops, they also had other beverages and sodas). They had sliders, dim sum, dessert, fried appetizers, curry rice, veggies + meats and sauce bar for hotpot, sushi and fruits. For the hotpot, my group chose Gold tier which was $78 pp w/o membership. We had options to order from the tablet and I think it was a great option because I was able to tell the difference from the premium meats ordered from the tablet vs. meat selections from the buffet line. Our group favorites were their Wagyu nigiri, bluefin toro, Wagyu steak and the A5 Wagyu lean cut. I really do not recommend the lobster roll! It tasted weird. We chose the hotpot bases: sukiyaki and tomato. Sukiyaki won by a landslide and certainly paired well with the A5 wagyu meat and the veggies. For the price and taste, I would love to come here again! I booked my reservation via IG when they just opened and thankful for the staff who assisted! They were also very helpful when we arrived and had to have adjustments with # of guests and the wait time. They also validate if you park in the underground structure! Last but not least, Eric was our waiter - always checked in on us and provided all of our requests. He did an amazing job handling a big group and did not make us feel rushed. Thank you Eric! read more

Wagyu Master Shabu House - LOBSTER ROLL - LOOKS GOOD BUT NOT GOOD LOL - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

Note to self, do not leave your friend visiting for the first time to order while you go to the buffet bar.. we never made it past the first round of meats (10 plates!). No new photos this round, but hats off to Kit, Patrick, and Edward for the providing "impressive" service and entertainment throughout the night with our shenanigans! I have a new favorite meat - the 10-second crispy tongue (available on gold+ menu). I am not sure what makes it crispy, but it is a perfect thin cut tongue that was absolutely perfectly tender and delicious after being cooked in our broths. Next time I think I could order this alone for my entire meal (yes, 10 plates of tongue please!). They have made some changes to the specialty dishes since the soft opening, and it seems to still be an evolving menu (thank you manager Chris for asking for our feedback as I'm sure it is instrumental in fine tuning the menu for this location!). The sashimi is still super fresh and delicious - by far still one of the best quality that I have had at an AYCE location anywhere. I am also still in love with their chicken gyoza wrapped in chicken skin.. had to start my meal with it as we waited for our broths. Update: They validate parking now for 90 minutes ($4.50) now! Make sure you ask at the front desk for validation! read more

Amazing service from Matt! This location now has 90 minute parking validation in the underground parking lot. It was easy to find in the ground floor. You just woke up a flight of stairs. We had a reservation and we got seated right away with a group of five. They explained very thoroughly of the menu items. We chose the diamond here without membership. I assume it's cheaper with the membership plan. Everything was full and refilled pretty quickly. The meats kept coming as we ordered more and more. I believe that there is a 90 minute time clock from the first order you put in. Great ambience and tasty food. I will definitely be looking forward to the next time I come back! read more

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Servers are kind, well dressed, helpful and attentive. Love the dark walls, red lighting and decor. Very classy, sexy for AYCE. The skewers: shrimp and steak, very well done. Tasty. Love the access and sushi quality for the base level. Time limit is a bit short at 90 mins so slow eaters may not get their bang for their buck. read more

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Out of all the chubby locations, this was mediocre at best. We came here for lunch and they don't even validate parking in the parking garage downstairs. In fact, they don't even validate for their own employees which is crazy to me. We opted for the individual pots since some of us have allergies so we didn't want to mix. And we got the gold tier. For our 1 selection, we got the uni caviar lobster roll, steak and jumbo nigiri. Everything was mid. I thought the lobster roll barely had any uni and my friends didn't care much for their steak or jumbo nigiri. We also got their Wagyu chuck roll and fatty cut which was limited to one per guest. Unfortunately either the quality of the Wagyu was subpar or not true Wagyu because none of them had that fatty/tender taste that I'm used to with the other chubby locations. This is why I have a feeling that something about the meat is not up to par with good Wagyu. Their sauce station was also incredibly lacking. They don't even have soy sauce or chili oil which are the basics for any sauce bar. For their unlimited food selection, it was decent and the salmon and chutoro sashimi I had was very good. The waiter who helped us was also great but unfortunately the experience as a whole was very mediocre. I will definitely not be coming back to this location. read more

Wagyu Master Shabu House - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had such an amazing experience here compared to Niku and Wagyu Factory! From start to finish, everything exceeded my expectations. Eric, our server, along with the rest of the staff, were incredibly attentive. I didn't feel rushed compared to the other sister location. The quality of the meat was outstanding--every cut was rich, tender, and full of flavor. My absolute favorites were the beef tongue and the beef tartare... both definitely a must get!! The crab claws in the spicy broth were also delicious, packed with flavor and just the right amount of heat. Honestly, everything we tried was good--no complaints at all. So many food selections. Unlimited drinks too! Ambiance is clean. Only complaint is that since my hubby is a member, this location only allow one more person for the discount. They don't have liquor license since they opened in January. Wished they had ice cream to eat w our warm egg tart and cake. Overall, definitely a must try! read more

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We've dined at Chubby Cattle, Mikiya, and Niku X before, though we don't have a membership since we usually only go once or twice a year for special occasions. That said, we were excited to try the new Wagyu Master concept. It's AYCE with Silver, Gold, and Diamond tiers, we wanted to look over the food options before deciding which level to choose. Our server/host, Steven, told us that since we were already seated, he had to start the timer even if we were just looking at the display! This was a Monday at 5pm, and there was only one other table dining. He then said he was being "generous" by starting the clock seven minutes later when we came back, which already felt off-putting. We ended up going with the Silver level at $58 (non-member), which honestly already comes with plenty of food. The broths were excellent, we chose the sukiyaki and spicy tonkotsu, and my husband agreed these were the most flavorful broths we've had across all the Chubby concepts. Presentation-wise, the buffet area was bright, clean, and very organized, with a good variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables. The sushi section was a bit underwhelming. On the cooked food side, the self-serve rice machine was a fun touch. You can choose your own rice portion size (S, M, or L) and add curry and protein yourself. The only thing missing was Japanese red radish pickles. The shrimp and chicken skewers were solid. Drinks included a Pepsi fountain machine, slushies, lemonade, and milk tea. Dessert options were egg tarts, crepe cake, and mochi. The wagyu sliders, however, were very dry and tasted like they had been sitting out for a while. There's also a DIY sauce bar in the back. The biggest downside, though, was the service and constant emphasis on timing. We were reminded again a 70-minute limit to get food and 90 minutes total to dine. When our 70 minutes was almost up, Steven came by to tell us we had "9 more minutes" to get food. That was another major turnoff. I understand reminders when a place is busy and tables need to turn over, but there were only about two other parties in the restaurant, and we weren't even eating a lot compares to the table next to us. Overall, we enjoyed the meats, vegetables, and broths, but everything else was just okay. More importantly, almost aggressive time reminders really took away from the experience, especially since I mentioned we were there celebrating my birthday and wanted a relaxed meal, not to feel rushed. Because of that, I'll stick to other Chubby concept locations where the dining experience feels more enjoyable and less stressful. read more

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Wow, I was in the mood for some hot pot. Came by this new place in Pasadena called the Wagyu Master, and it did not disappoint! The layout was large, with a lot of meat, veggies, and seafood options. 10/10 for all the toppings and meat selections they had! Our server Rheiven was amazing, 10/10 for service! We went with the diamond options. We love hotpot, and this place has now made it into our top 5 rotation! I would 100% recommend you give them a try if you're local or in the Mood for some great hotpot. It's located in an outdoor shopping center, so plan to park and walk to the restaurant, which is on the 2nd floor of the outdoor mall! read more

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Located on the 2nd floor up the stairs! Parking: parking structure or street parking We came on a Sunday night at 5pm and only had to wait about 15 mins. (Recommend to come early) This was probably by far my favorite shabu from chubby group so far! I like the buffet AYCE style where you can grab sushi, sashimi, chef specials and your own meat and veggies! The dessert is awesome too! They have egg tarts which was surprisingly really good! The mochi, earl gray cake, and layered matcha cake stood out to me the most! You also grab your own drinks! They have things from unsweeten tea, milk tea, lemonade etc. There's also a curry machine for ur own curry rice! We got the silver tier and it was already way enough food for us if you aren't particular with your wagyu. Service and staff was also amazing! Super sweet and on top of it with refilling and making sure he place stays neat read more

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I think this is my favorite restaurant at the moment of all the Chubby Group ones! One of my friends was visiting from out of town so we decided to come here. I would definitely recommend getting on the waitlist as soon as you can because the wait time increases exponentially as you get closer to peak dinner time. The inside was huge and spacious! I really liked how modern it looked inside, and the buffet area was maintained well despite so many people going through there. There were a lot of different buffet areas, including a sauce bar, proteins, sushi, other appetizers, meat, veggies, hot foods, and desserts. There was plenty of variety and everything was fresh! My friends and I went with the gold tier, which includes limited specialty A5 wagyu cuts, beef tongue, and one specialty item. For the broth, I went with just a simple dashi broth since I knew that the A5 wagyu being dipped into my soup would already make my broth super rich. For the specialty item, my friends and I all went with the uni and caviar lobster roll and we were NOT disappointed. I honestly think it was the best lobster roll I ever had. The brioche was perfectly buttery and toasted, and they were very generous with the lobster and uni. Every bite was actually so incredible. For the meat, all of the gold tier items were so good and melted in my mouth! Even though some of the cuts were limited, we were all satisfied and left STUFFED just ordering meats from the gold tier, even though we also had access to silver items. For the appetizers, there were so many options, but I was so addicted to the tartare. It was on a shrimp chip and I probably ate at least six of them... and I still think about it... The toro cuts of sashimi were also delicious, but I don't think they bring those out as often so definitely keep an eye out and snag some when you do see it! Overall a great experience, and our server Lia was very attentive and nice! She snatched up plates from us so fast and was very efficient overall. I'd definitely come back here for a special occasion! read more

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I honestly wasn't a big fan of hot pot or shabu before, but Wagyu Master totally changed that for me. I'm hooked now and will definitely be coming back again and again. The quality of the meats here is outstanding, and the selection is huge. Besides the wagyu, their sushi and sashimi are super fresh, and they have a great seafood spread with crab legs, mussels, clams, shrimp, and many more! Even the veggies and noodles for the soup are top-notch. Everything they put out is high quality. The gold tier rate paid for the lobster roll alone topped with uni and caviar - even if that's the only thing you get you already get your money's worth. Also, it's a huge plus that they actually take reservations even on the weekends, which makes the whole experience so much easier. If you're looking for a spot that hits every mark, this is it. read more

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My friend took me here for my birthday dinner and it was amazing! I've been to other chubby cattle restaurants but this was the first time coming to this location and I loved the shabu shabu experience. I loved how clean everything was and how much variety there was in what you can choose for the already prepared dishes as well as the hotpot choices. Our server was Ed and he was amazing and very accommodating to our needs. I ordered the spicy miso tonkotsu broth and it became saltier and saltier the more it boiled. When we told them it was too salty, they were very nice and understanding about it and helped us switch out our broths. If you are sensitive to salt, get the dashi broth. The Taiwanese broth with spicy mala is good but just to warn you, it's not very spicy or too mala-y. It also tends to become very salty if you let it boil too long. Overall, it was nice, clean, and very yummy. Would definitely come back. read more

Wagyu Master Shabu House - Look at that spread! - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Arrived at 5pm, joined the waitlist, seated around 530pm. A bit of small delay at the front check-in (a tab unorganized). But we did really enjoy dinner, our server Lia showed top tier excellent customer service. She explained everything: layout of the restaurant, made recommendations, and consistently came by to check up on us and refilled our broth. Visited on Jan 18, we went with the Diamond tier. There were two specials added to the Chef's Selection: King Crab Legs and Ootoro Sashimi. Each person picks 2 from the Chef's Selection - we went with 2 orders of ootoro sashimi (each order comes with 4 slices, recommended), 1 order of the salt & pepper live crab (the flavor is so on point with cantonese seafood restaurants, not exactly meaty, but still highly recommended), and 1 order of the wagyu bone marrow rice with uni (skip, no flavor, it's a uni sauce). If you get the marrow rice, you can eat it with the crab. We picked the wagyu tomato oxtail broth (eh) and the spicy miso tonkotsu both (recommended). We like fatter richer meat options; first round was A4 chunk roll, A5 wagyu rich cut (recommended), A5 brisket, and A5 chuck ribeye (recommended). 2nd round; wagyu rich cut, chuck ribeye and 10 second crispy tongue (recommended). The self service station offers meats, seafoods, sushi/sashimi, veggies (we enjoyed the napa, mushroom, taro, and crown daisy), noodles, curry, hot pot items, fried items, dim sum and desserts (egg tart is a MUST). Drinks station - the milk tea was pretty good. We did a little shopping at Bath & Body Works, got parking validated for 2 hours. Will definitely visit again. Maybe next time, i will try a lower tier just so i can try more of the self serve station meats and seafood. read more

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Just ok! Silver tier is enough to try the meats on the self serve bar. Love the drinks like the lychee lemonade and milk tea. Service on day we came was alright. We ate on a Saturday around 3pm and wasn't too busy. However, we did hear a few employees in the kitchen laughing and cackling here and there which threw some of us off while dining. Sure it wasn't as busy but still maintain that professionalism, we can hear yall! read more

Overall, I would give Wagyu master a 4/5. We ordered the gold tier and were allowed 1 special item per person. We ordered the lobster roll and a slice of their fancy Wagyu torched meat (I can't recall the name of the cut). The lobster roll was mediocre and would recommend skipping. The bun that the lobster roll came in was soggy, and it fell apart. The torched meat appetizer was delicious though. The sashimi and sushi were decent. Oddly enough, we felt as though the meats at the self service bar were much better than the meats from the gold selection menu off the iPad. The meats from the gold menu were a bit tough and didn't have a good balance of fat/meat ratio. We felt like we couldn't justify the cost and value of the meats from the gold selection. If I were to come back, I would go with the silver tier. Their soup bases were interesting and flavorful. We ordered the passion fruit and mala soup bases. The passion fruit soup base tasted exactly like passion fruit and was interesting. Both were fragrant and delicious. The desserts were pretty good! I enjoyed their matcha crepe cake and their mochis. Their egg tart was mediocre and didn't taste sweet enough. Service was excellent. The servers came to clear our meat plates as soon as we emptied them. The restaurant has a lot of seating and is very spacious. Wait times can get super long. We arrived 7 minutes prior to their dinner opening and there was already a wait. Personally, I would prefer Mikiya over Wagyu master. Wagyu master is not bad, but I think if I was craving hotpot or shabu, I would choose Mikiya. read more

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I have a menu photo tried the Gold menu The lobster roll is not good, try another selection. The Uni and caviar are bland with no taste, uni should have a natural creamy taste. The lobster chunks are ok, but a lobster truck way better. The A5 Wagyu cuts do melt in your mouth and are good. Worth the visit. Probably best for moderation as they are very fatty and you'll feel it The beef tongue is nice and chewy but kbbq beef tongue tastes much better to me The service does take a while to come out with the meats! So order more sooner. Feel like they do last call within 70 minutes The egg tart was good! Nice warm dessert to end the meal If you don't value sushi (was meh) and beef tongue heavily, then Mikiya might be a better option bc you get abalone and crab and grouper in the seafood platter read more

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Wagyu Master is relatively new and the restaurant looks elegant and clean. I have always been a fan with Chubby Group restaurants so I am excited to try it out. They offered three level tier and we went for the middle - gold. For gold tier you can get food at the self serve bar as well as ordering through the iPad. The highlight of the restaurant is they only serve Japanese wagyu beef. I enjoyed the options and the self serve bar has both cooked and raw ingredients such as grilled skewers, fried snacks, egg tarts, burger, curry rice, sushi, and drink station. Chris took such a good care of us and since we ordered everything from the IPad and majority of the items are self serve, you get your food fast. Everything was above average. Definitely a nice place to visit. read more

I am a fan of Chubby. Right when I heard about Chubby Master, I placed it on my "Must GO" list. We arrived a little early and were seated in 10 minutes. Dylan was our server for the evening. He informed us that he was new. No biggie. He was nice and provided great customer service. He explained the different tiers and the discounts that they offered for members. We were excited and were hesitant on choosing Gold Tier or Diamond. We ended up with Diamond because I wanted to try the crabs. We should have went with Gold. I m sad to say that we were disappointed. Even with diamond, they only allowed 90 minutes. We chose to have 2 shows. That took up some time already. So we felt rushed. We shouldn't need to feel that way when eating at a restaurant. Esp when it ain't some cheap restaurants. Even with some cheap restaurants, we can sit and enjoy. So it was ridiculous. The shows were ok but for what?? To torch and cook one piece of Wagyu each show? Honestly, wasted our time. Also, the Wagyu that was torched was so rough. I thought it would be so tender that it would melt in my mouth..nope. I kept trying to bite it in half and was having such a hard time and I have strong teeth lol I kept pulling the meat as well...anyways..kind of embarrassing lol The Wagyu from the 2nd show was a lot better. We ended up laughing because all that work for one piece of meat. I get it that we had the option to choose 2 of the same show to get 2 pieces of meats, but it was just so silly. The crab was another disappointment. I liked the seasoning, but the crab didn't taste fresh. It was somewhat mushy. I was also looking forward to the lobster roll with the uni and caviar. That was a disappointment as well. They mostly put the claw parts instead of the actual meats. It also didn't taste that fresh. All the sushi was fresh. The curry was ok. The broths were meh. We got the passion fruit and sukiyaki. Passion fruit was a bit too spicy for us and sukiyaki was a bit too sweet. The drinks options were lacking. I was looking forward to some kinds of milk teas, but they didn't have it. They served sodas and lemonade. No teas option when Chubby do own Chubby Tea. Boo! lol I felt the desserts were the best. The ice cream Millie crepe was yummy. I m still thinking about it lol and of course, their earl grey cake was good like always. The visit was more of a 3 stars, but I will leave at 4 for now. read more

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What a great dinner experience at Wagyu Master!! I was here for dinner on Friday night, the wait was very long so I would definitely brace for a long wait. But it's located inside Paseo Colorado, so there's a few shops open to explore. I have been to many Chubby locations, including other Shabu locations and this one I probably one of my favorite. The staff was super nice and accommodating. Huge shoutout to our server, Brandon. He was super great, informative and attentive. He made the experience so much better. This is all you can eat shabu with all wagyu beef. You can order the special items off the kiosk and there's a pretty big buffet area with other meats, veggies, etc. I also bought a membership so definitely will be back. read more

Wagyu Master Shabu House - Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came to try the gold tier at Wagyu Master and it was not bad but definitely very pricey! The menu is pretty expansive and I love that their salad bar had so much variety of vegetables, sushi/sashimi, more meat plates, fruits, desserts, drinks, and just so much. It really reminded me of hot pot places in Asia but 5x the price. The 90 minute limit is what makes me want to dock a star - I felt like it wasn't enough time to eat and talk and carefully look through the restaurant since it was my first time and I was catching up with friends. Food is great though, I think my friend got a little bit of food poisoning from the seafood but luckily it was nothing too severe. Ambiance is very dark and moody inside. Servers are pretty quick and friendly. read more

Great food and excellent service! We appreciate the staff here - Kit was especially attentive and kind, making our experience here even better. Highly recommend! read more

Wagyu Master Shabu House - Wagyu short rib slice - Japanese Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is def a must try! A lot of choices to pick from, and quality of food is pretty good. We got the gold tier which includes the buffet bars, an item to order, and additional meat options to order on the tablet. The highlights for me was their lobster roll with uni and caviar and the sushi bar. I had difficulty locating the restaurant at first. It's located on the second floor of the plaza, right next to the Regal theater. Service was great, thank you Rheiven! There's paid parking available so that was easy as well. read more

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Our favorite chubby restaurant so far. Andrew G was our server and was super friendly and attentive. The staff member bussing the tables was great as well. He was friendly and quick. I didn't get his name but he had curly hair. Everything was amazing. We got really full so avoid the rice dishes lol read more

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Parking: paseo parking, $7.50 for twoish hours? First off shout out to our server Brandon for taking real good care of us and explaining the menu well. It was also a pleasure to talk to him and it significantly increased the enjoyment of our meal and made time go by quickly. 10/10 customer service! He was fun and I had a good time. Also came by frequently to make sure everything was in order Nico came by for both the nigiri show and sukiyaki which helped whet my appetite and was enjoyable to wash. Thank you as well because he was very friendly too. My favourite was the wagyu nigiri special. It is definitely a step above the nigiri offered at the other chubby restaurants, so disappointed that it is limited, I'd probably order ten at a time. The sirloin sukiyaki was also crazy good and was extremely savory. other meats were as expected always delicious and came out quick. Shout out to my favourite the chuck ribeye man, perfect balance of lean and fat. Star of the show of the self serve was the bok choy, 100%, the other restaurants don't have bok choy as a self serve option so I went in on this. The quality of the bok choy was also surprising, I'm guessing it was A5 grade bokchoy. It was absolutely delicious. Seating area was great and the atmosphere and ambiance are as expected of a chubby restaurant. Good walk way width for two, but it can get crowded near the drinks. Fantastic addition to pasadena, especially for me since it's so close. Rest of the staff was friendly, empty plates were busted out quick. Coming back here again for sure. read more

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Been here a few times since I'm a Chubby member. Really questioning whether I'll come back and just stick to their BBQ locations only. Sushi quality took a big dive, I could not eat it; sashimi was not fresh/texture was off and the assorted sushi was hard...like leftovers from prior nights and came out from being stored in the fridge that long. Wagyu cuts of meat like the A5 brisket and A5 Wagyu lean cut looked like they were sliced many days in advance and served to us after being in the fridge too long. The usually vibrant red color of the Wagyu was dull and a more greyish-brown hue. Slices were cut pretty thick...I was chewing quite a bit, did not taste like the liquid gold I remember from Wagyu Master. Maybe it was an off night, but I feel like it's too expensive to risk it being another off night. read more