"A noteworthy yakiniku chain called Chubby Cattle, which has expanded across the West Coast with upscale wagyu-oriented offerings at a reasonable price, opened a location in Little Tokyo on August 23 at 356 East Second Street. Chubby Cattle serves all-you-can-eat grilled wagyu beef at three pricing tiers ranging from $55 to $85. The meat extravaganza lists a dozen cuts of wagyu, like zabuton, short rib, and rib-eye, as well as prime-grade Angus top blade and finger meat. At the top-most tier, there are A5 Miyazaki short ribs and more in limited quantities. The array of dishes extends to dozens of other meats, seafood, and even sushi and dumplings. Prices are slightly discounted for those two who pay the $20 annual membership fee that applies to all 20 Chubby Cattle outlets — just like Costco — that offer things like birthday rewards and an extra two ounces of A5 strip loin for each visit. Chubby Cattle is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for now but will extend to lunch hours within a few weeks." - Matthew Kang
