Chubby Cattle BBQ | Rosemead

The food isn't bad, and the sushi is up to par. The prices are pretty simple. No fuss! Best of all, you don't have to worry about flagging people down, you just order on the tablet! Their Wagyu Bibimbap (비빔밥) was a little gimmicky, but maybe if I come back, I'll try the original, just to add some veggies to balance out everything else. I DO like the fact that their booths are high, so despite the place being cramped, you do get a bit of privacy at least. Pro-tip: If you order their 비빔밥, make sure that's in the first order, because it'll take a while. If you're thinking of ordering it to top everything off, you'll be waiting for a while. They make it fresh.

After eagerly awaiting a chance to dine at Chubby Cattle in Rosemead, we finally got a Saturday night reservation. The restaurant has a cozy, laid-back atmosphere and wasn’t overly crowded, which made for a pleasant evening. There’s a single menu price of $65.99 per person, with drinks billed separately. We opted for the charcoal fire outdoor dining, and the smoky, charred flavor it imparted on the beef was a highlight—absolutely delicious. The A5 Wagyu beef was a treat, though limited to one piece per customer, which left us wanting more. Compared to other Chubby Cattle locations, the sushi menu here felt a bit restrictive, with only one type of sushi and one dessert available. That said, the quality of the other meats more than made up for it. The short rib was the main show- tender, flavorful, and perfectly marinated. Every bite was worth the price. Service was fantastic, with attentive and friendly staff who made the experience even better. Our only gripe was the parking—navigating the small lot was a hassle. Overall, it’s a spot we’d recommend and return to, but we’re also curious to check out their Hacienda Heights location for a potentially broader menu. Chubby Cattle Rosemead delivers a solid dining experience that’s well worth the visit.

Glad to have been able to try this place. The meat was top quality and our server was nice. It's been a few days, and I'm still mad about the karaage. I'm saying, don't order it. Otherwise, the sushi was fine and the other diner with me LOVED the Thai chili shrimp. One other downside is they charge $15 for a bottle of soju. Anything more that $4 is price gouging, IMO. But the interior was nice to look at, though a bit cramped.

I want to begin by saying that today is my 29th birthday, and I really didn’t know where to go eat all day, so I decided to go to chubby cattle in Rosemead California! This was the best decision that I could’ve ever made thus far in my life. My beautiful wife has taken me to many Korean barbecue Joints, but this is by far one of the best I’ve ever encounter! The servers were super kind and very polite to us throughout the whole experience. I rate this 100 out of 10 I highly recommend you come here! S/o to our waiter & waitress “ ANDY & EMMA “ :)

I came here to celebrate my son‘s birthday. He wanted some Wagyu and searching around. This had the best deal in town so you could try several different cuts of the Wagyu. Let me tell you this place did not disappoint. We showed up got seated right away there was no weight. Daniel seated us and got us started and Jeff was our waiter. The food was amazing. The service was outstanding. Couldn’t have had a better birthday celebration. Obviously everything was cooked to perfection because we were cooking it. The brisket was delicious. The steaks were melting in your mouth the miso soup they raved about the octopus, pancake balls were also a hit The little chunks of meat not so much. The garlic was delicious and very very fresh 10 out of 10 totally recommend this location. It is a little pricey, but it’s worth every penny they give you ice cream at the end you can have strawberry or Ube. They have a clean bathroom and plenty of parking.

This location never disappoints! Food is excellent and service is even better! They are so nice and welcoming (: Emma is so nice EVERYTIME I come here! Andy was also very accommodating! I’ve visited many times and it’s worth it!

It's my first time here and it's really nice. The waitress had a sweet smile and was very pretty. It's not very busy in the morning, so it's perfect for chatting. There is only one menu here, buffet $65.99 a person, all are unlimited, really nice, suitable for 1-4 people to get together, it is best to go there early, no reservation also have a place to sit. The waiter told us that we should arrive before 5:30 to be comfortable without so many customers.

If you want to experience eating wagyu beef or love to eat wagyu beef this is the place to be. You'll definitely enjoy eating here. Lots of choices. Recommended also to order the salmon and yellow tail carpaccio. Will go back here for more.

The food is fresh and we enjoyed our time here! We love the A5 wagyu steak and cube. Came here with my mom for bday! Recommend this place

I love this place, you can't go wrong coming here I'll be back soon!!!!!!!! The staff is really helpful

It was our first time to try this place. This is the next best thing to eating wagyu in Japan. The service was very efficient!

We had an awesome dinner at Chubby Cattle, and I have to shout out our waitress Emma, who made the experience even better. Service was lightning fast -- drinks, broth, meats, veggies -- everything came out without a hitch. The quality of the meat really stood out. Not a single bad cut the entire night. Everything was fresh, well-marbled, and sliced perfectly for hot pot. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. And don't skip the ice cream at the end. It's the perfect way to cool off after all that bubbling broth and spicy goodness. Great vibes, great service, and incredible food. I seriously can't wait to come back. This spot is solid.

Seriously had to dock a star cause the bathroom was filthy and smelled like a public porta potty. You know you're here for the meat, a good time, and hopefully if someone at your table has membership, then also a good deal. You have about 2 min between each order. You can order 6 items at a time (includes beverages as in one soju is 1 item, one coke is 1 item) so you may need to be strategic with how you order. That said items come out pretty quickly- just the ordering time buffer is annoying

First time here and would definitely come back again! Great, fast service and food quality is 10/10. Was very easy making a reservation.

My first time here and I was really impressed to say the least. The meat was fresh, portions were just right and the selection was great. I love the small setting and the waiters were attentive! The iPad ordering system was easy and very convenient. I highly recommend when you come to the area!

Emma was amazing... Endless A5 wagyu Speedy and friendly service service The most amazing washcloths Floss picks Bring your stretchy pants if you know what's good for you.

One of the smaller Chubby Cattle locations with one menu option. Loved that the handrolls were bite sized and not too full of rice. As soon as you are seated they bring out a sample of almost all of their premium meats. Quality here is consistent with other locations. Matcha ice cream at the end. This location is good for more casual meals. Limited parking. Order on the iPad per usual. We enjoyed their canned Chubby Cattle sake! We came for fathers day and they had a free gifts for fathers and we won $10 off our meal!

Amazing service, and meat quality was great. Come super hungry because you'll leave super full :)

Met up with my work bestie for AYCE WAGYU!! What a feast! Left with our mouths full and belly even fuller!! We cleaned house and then some. They have a set menu and then you order, order, order, and order. Love the A5 choices. The table was full of laughter and good vibes!! Chubby, you did it again :)

$65 for kbbq? I was ready to be a hater, but it was definitely worth it. If you're familiar with chubby cattle and their menu, you probably think of the different tiers. The Rosemead location has one menu so know before you come ! This location had no wait, and the staff quickly seated us, explained the menu, and had our first plate of meat out within minutes. Every plate of meat we ordered was so quick to come out which is great since they have a 90 min limit. They start you off with a platter in the shape of a cow and different cuts so you can try the different cuts. All the meat was so good, there wasn't a single miss. It's very rich and fatty beef so you will feel it after eating. Thankfully, once you're done with the food they give you a tiny pint of ice cream to finish off with a sweet treat. :) I recommend trying at least once to experience higher quality meat!

The meat is good quality and it's easy to order from the iPad! It is quite small however, so the menu isn't as extensive as the other locations, regardless it's still good :))

I absolutely loved my time here at chubby cattle! The meat was soft and flavorful, and the sushi was fresh and fatty. They have a lot of options for meat and I was excited to try them all even though I didn't know what I was eating half the time haha. I would recommend saving the marinated meat until the very last round since my boyfriend and I were really struggling to fit more food in our belly since it was more heavy. I wish they had more veggies though and steamed egg as an option, but since the focus is the meat I can't complain! My boyfriend and I made a reservation just an hour before for 6:30pm, and when we got there it was busy but no one was waiting outside for a table. There were two servers running around the entire restaurant so although service was a bit slow, it was completely fine since I could tell they were trying their best to serve everyone. Would definitely recommend trying this place!

One of my favorite KBBQ places! It's a little bit more expensive but it's so worth it. The meats are top tier and service is always immaculate. Definitely would come back! Make sure you arrive early because it can get busy

Honestly a great experience! I went here because my friend was visiting. We made reservations for 6:30 pm and our table was ready at 6:25. They have ample parking here so it shouldn't be that hard to find a spot. They start us out with a play of different cuts of wagyu. You can order 6 things at a time and you can only order every 2 mins. I honestly really enjoyed their sushi items as the quality was really good and had a lot of flavor. My favorite seafood was definitely the salmon carpaccio. As for the meats, I didn't know the cubed ones had seasoning but it was still good! My favorite was the beef tongue as it had a great chew and a good amount of fate surrounding the meat to have a great texture and flavor profile. The lemon and wasabi were great touches! Honestly, I really enjoyed how they had tomatoes with sugar as I used it as a palate cleanser. I truly recommend this place as the service was really great! PS. Ice cream is SOOOO cute and the ube is the perfect way to end the dinner.

Wow I found a top favorite for kbbq. This place is pretty small. Seating is limited and parking can get tough. My friend and I went during lunch so we did not have to wait much. We got the lunch special and it was worth every penny! The meats were so good, and flavorful. You order everything on an iPad They do have a time limit and I felt like if they didn't I would keep eating. Service was great! The lady helping us was super kind. I think they expect you to keep track of time yourself because once our time was up we couldn't order anymore.

Great food, fantastic service (Sofia was awesome), very hot stove to where the heat was a little too much but staff helped lower the grill. Unsung hero of chubby cattle restaurants

Great Selection of Meat! Best BBQ I've had. Service was great and nice atmosphere. Came during lunch on a Friday and was sat right away. Would definitely come back.

Stopped by on Friday, 03/21/25 for the very first time. I have heard of this hyped-up place before and now is the time for my to try it out with my special person on a very special dinner date! I recommend submitting a reservation via Yelp prior to arrival. I also called in advance to confirm my reservation and asked if they do anything special for birthdays (they said no). Upon arrival, we were told that they do sing happy birthday following a complimentary ice cream cup (we opted in for 2 matchas - sooo good!) This location only has 1 tier (Supreme tier which was $65.99 per person). Each table only has a 90-minute limit - so eat away! - 2 Supremes = $65.99 per person - 1 chubby sake = $9.99 - 1 sapporo = $4.99 SUBTOTAL = $146.96 TAX = $14.01 TOTAL = $160.97 **Paid by my special person** :) 4/5 stars due to parking difficulties - couldn't find parking at first until my special person got a space for me. :')

Food was great!! Waiters are attentive and provide super fast service! Loved the fact they offer sushi. Salad was delicious! We tried most of the beef, salad, sushi hand rolls. The carpaccio (beef salmon) were delicious.

Ok so this place is smaller than the Rowland Hts location but it makes up for it by being a short wait list. For ex Sunday we had a party of 7 and basically didn't have any wait. Menu is still really good and we had excellent service from Emma. Great time and delicious meal.

Love the food! Excellent meat quality and service. We went there around 12 noon on a saturday. There isn't a wait. We were immediately seated and the service was quick. Food was really tasty. Will definitely come again

Amazing time and excellent service. Meat just kept coming out as fast as we could click the iPad. High quality meats plus good ambiance means I'm having a sweet time. Would recommend to everyone.

Amazing from beginning to end! Service was quick, efficient and excellent to feed us hungry customers.

Not worth the money. I've been wanting to go to chubby cattle for the longest. We finally decided to go here for a special occasion. It wasn't until we sat down that we realized the menu isn't what we thought and that each chubby cattle has different menus (makes no sense). They already brought us a platter so we decided to stay. The meat was bad quality, extremely chewy. I had to spit out so many inedible pieces. They would drop off meat at our table and wouldn't tell us what meat is which. Our grill was getting intense flames and then later they told us it's because we have to put the fatty pieces on the side of the grill. They should've told us that in the beginning especially when they asked if it's our first time there. I did not enjoy this meal and was highly disappointed since this is something I've been looking forward to.

Came here for my dad's bday and they have great service and free ice cream! I'll come back again!

The service was so amazing, I sincerely think it made the food taste better than it already did. The inside of this place was so cute . The grill was thin and allowed for a faster cook time and the ventilation was so good. We came for lunch and we got such a great deal! The meats were such high quality. The customer service was very fast, caring, and extraordinary. I'm so glad I had the chance to dine here.

Great service and food is phenomenal!! Wagyu beef is soo juicy and at the end of the meal they will offer you free ice cream as well. Parking can be crowded as expected in Asian plaza.

I've bookmarked Chubby Cattle for a while and glad I finally got to try it. Turns out this location is smaller and also the menu is limited compared to other locations. I was able to make a reservation on Yelp. If you have 4+ guests, you just need to put on the comment the total number of people since the dropdown option only goes up to 4. This restaurant configuration only seats up to 4 guests per party inside, so it is great if your group is small. At first I was worried they set our group of 6 outside since it was a cold night. However it ended up being perfect because there were plenty of heat lamps and we didn't smell like meat (as much) at the end of the night. Service was friendly and I was glad the workers spoke Cantonese. The A5 Miyazaki plate in a cow shape was great! We also ordered more of the brisket and the Ootoro. For sides we enjoyed Bibimbap rice, Wagyu rice, corn cheese, and salmon sushi. I really have to give an extra star for the service here. It was a busy Friday night and service was friendly and fast from beginning to end. They even moved our table when our neighboring guests' cooking smoke was flying into our faces. Ordering was easy with the ipad. My friend had informed the worker we were celebrating my birthday and they came out with a big sign, paper crown, and a candle on top of our ice cream cups. We just wanted some delicious bbq and good time with friends, Chubby Cattle Rosemead delivered everything and more. Thank you and we will be back!

I believe Rosemead location has the menu different from most of other Chubby Cattle locations whereas there is only one menu for all, no tiers. $65.99 for non-member and $60.99 for members, you can register for membership the same day of dining. Rosemead location also does not limit you on the meat order besides the special Miyazakigyu plate (1 per table). Meat quality is top notch, fresh, soft, almost melt inside your mouth. Our favs were A5 Otouro, Tongue and Chuck roll. Service was amazing, very responsive in response to our requests. The store is relatively, it doesnt have sauce, drinks or salad/rice bar, but you can order those off the menu and they will bring to your table, so we didn't feel like we were missing out on anythjng. Recommend make reservation in advance if you want to dine in right away. For waitlist, it usually takes 1-2 hour if you joined after 6PM.

Great service from Emma and great quality A5 beef BBQ!! This place has the most available spot for reservation than other location. I would definitely come again with all my girlfriends! Thank you for making my boy a remarkable 21th birthday dinner with a free drink for his first beer!

I checked out Chubby Cattle in Rosemead Location for the first time. This location is smaller than their other spots, but they make up for it with efficient service. I went for lunch on a Saturday at around 1 PM and was pleasantly surprised it wasn't busy. They only have one tier at this location priced at $69.99. I really enjoyed the meal--my favorites were the ootoro belly, brisket, and especially the beef tongue. They serve plenty of side dishes like takoyaki, poke bowls, sushi, tartare, and more. I also appreciated being able to ask for the raw egg sauce for dipping, which really elevated the flavors. I ended up in a meat coma for the rest of the day, but I'll definitely be back at any of their locations.

The wagyu options at Chubby Cattle are always on point. They start off giving you the "A5 Miyazaki's Secret" which is a cow-shaped board with various cuts of meat. From there, we literally ordered almost every cut of Wagyu. A few personal favorites are the A5 Wagyu Brisket, A5 Wagyu Ootoro and the A5 Wagyu Chubby Signature. Other than the meats, we got kimchi, corn cheese, salmon carpaccio and the truffle fries. Needless to say, we were stuffed. The restaurant isn't very large, but has the Chubby brand written all over it, clean, modern and trendy. There are a good amount of booths inside. This location only has one menu (compared to the Rowland Heights location has multiple menu levels). Service was super quick. You order your selections off a tablet and we didn't have to wait too long in between rounds. One thing I will note is this restaurant does have high chairs (we brought our 8-month old), however, no changing table in the bathroom, so keep that in mind if that's a deal breaker.

Like other Chubby franchise locations, this spot is known for its wagyu, especially in BBQ style. The service was impressively attentive, and staff seemed genuinely committed to maintaining high meat quality. They mentioned they've been actively inspecting and reviewing their meats lately and encouraged us to share any feedback. Two of the cuts we received had a lot of tendons, which made them hard to chew. When we brought it up, the servers asked which cuts specifically so they could identify the issue and improve. It was clear they genuinely cared about enhancing the experience and maintaining top quality. The meal wrapped up with a choice of mango or coffee ice cream -- a sweet way to end a satisfying meal.

5/5 the best Korean barbecue restaurant I've been to thus far. The quality of the meat was amazing. The flavors the sides were so good. We had amazing service. I love how we were able to order everything off of a tablet at our own convenience, and when we order things, it came quickly. They have a system here and it's great. It's a busy place so make sure you make reservations, but I definitely see myself visiting this place frequently throughout the year. It's a casual place with fancy quality meat so good!

This place is super bomb, everything on the menu was great and I wish I had more space in my stomach to eat more of all of it. A bit on the pricey side but so worth it because the service was stellar. I didn't wait more than 5 minutes in between me ordering my rounds and it was efficient with an awesome vibe. Coming back here for sure, wagyuuuuuuu meannnnn!?!

Delicious meat selection. I like the first tray of meats they initially bring out! The salmon hand roll is also delicious and good break from all the meats

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was fresh and flavorful, the conveyor belt was a fun twist, and the staff was incredibly attentive. Chubby Cattle delivers quality, service, and a great vibe every time. Easily a 5-star spot!

Premium quality beef and excellent service！I haven't had all you can eat meat of such good quality for a very long time. I especially liked the beef tongue, wagyu beef and the shrimp sashimi. The atmosphere is great as well. Definitely recommend!

Excellent service and food as always with Chubby Cattle! I would highly recommend this location to any whos interested in japanese style bbq with A5 wagyu meat!!!

Phenomenal service and quality. Will definitely come back again. Love it. Marinated skirt steak and finger meat was the best . Along with the Wagyu short rib.

Top notch AYCE with super high quality Wagyu meats and side options that doesn't completely break the bank. I was pretty blown away with eating dinner at chubby cattle. The majority of the meats and side dishes just melted in my mouth. The beef tongue, chubby cattle and short ribs were my favorite bites of the night. It was so tender!! My least favorites were the skirt steak because it was way too chewy and the Wagyu cubes because it was pretty spicy. Honorable mentions go to the Argentinian shrimp which are HUGE and the squid. The squid honestly had no flavor but texture wise was the softest squid I've ever had. The sides are great! My favorites are the salmon carpaccio, sesame tofu and miso soup. The salmon literally was like butter, the sesame tofu had a great depth in flavor and the miso has a super complex flavor profile, not your ordinary miso. I would say skip the truffle fries because there was no truffle and it was all very mid fries. The sauce game here is another level, they have a yuzu sauce that is unlike anything I've ever had and a yakiniku sauce that is fruity and sorta like barbecue sauce. So why the 4 stars and not 5? Honestly the dining experience really dampened my experience. I made a reservation and still had to wait 30 minutes after my reservation time. The restaurant was super Smokey and small so it felt super cramped. But the kicker for me was that they were so behind on bringing out the food that the majority of the food came 20-30 minutes late closer to the end of our 90 minutes max period and the staff was rushing us to finish eating even though we had just gotten a large portion of items. Although these occurrences were disappointing it wouldn't deter me from coming back -- it's more so that coming here to eat isn't easy and casual, a lot of effort goes into it. They only have 1 uni-sex bathroom at this location. Parking on the other hand was super easy! Overall Chubby Cattle offers great food. I would say 85% of the items are amazing. I wouldn't come back often and it's not taking my favorite BBQ spot, but it's great enough to be added to my BBQ rotation and for recs list.

Our party arrived on a Monday night with no reservations and were seated right away. The service and exceptional and quick. Within minutes of placing our order, our food arrived. You can order a max of 6 items per order. The meats were fresh, not frozen and tasty. We tried many different types of wagyu and select varieties of seafood. My favorite was the beef tongue! There were also different types of alcohol including soju, Sapporo, Asahi and a Chubby Cattle soju. Dining time was 90 minutes but with the orders coming so quickly, we were stuffed before our time limit was up. After the meal, you can choose an ice cream! 11/10 would recommend :)

First time here, I haven't been to any of the chubby cattle places and since we were on a time crunch, this is the closest to us. At first, parking was a bit difficult, we got to the lot right before noon and the parking lot was pretty packed. The restaurant just opened but was still getting ready. I reserved a table for noon on Yelp and saw that my name was on their iPad list! We were seated at a corner table, the place is smaller than I thought. We ordered the lunch menu and had the choice to also order dinner but for just two of us eating lunch is a better option. We were given an iPad to order everything, it was pretty easy but the A5 brisket is limited to one per person for lunch so the server helped send that in first while we took our time ordering. We can order up to 6 items every two minutes, you can see what items are sold out or unavailable right away. We ordered a ton of meat! Lunch had plenty of great choices but our favorite was the short rib, knuckle, and top blade. I didn't like cooking the cubes, the onions kept getting burnt and stuck in the grill. The finger meat was too chewy. The tongue was good but not fatty enough for me to enjoy. For the others, we enjoyed the salmon carpaccio, shrimp tempura, and Wagyu bibimbap. I also got the seaweed salad and miso soup which were also good. Overall, great place for a kbbq lunch. Unfortunately we came after Xmas holiday therefore they ran out of dessert! Not their fault but was very sad and disappointed. It's my first time and I still gave it 5 stars! However, because we went to look at chubby cattle at Rowland heights and the differences when comparing the two places are TOO MUCH!! Hopefully Rosemead one will change to be the same but given the space I don't think so.

What a great way to usher in 2025 with a dinner at Chubby Cattle. I actually felt like a Chubby Cattle when I left this place. The 90-minute limit went by super fast. All their meats and seafood tasted very fresh and their sides menu had some good selections like the sushi, the tofu, the miso soup, and the super sour kim chi. There was a disruption of service midway through our meal due to a kitchen order back-up and we kind of just sat there for a little bit and actually had to talk to each other rather than stuff our faces. Pricing is premium also, so expect about $90 per person with tax and tip. At that price, I really need to weigh if going to other AYCE makes more sense. Indoor and outdoor. seating offered. Parking is easy in the lot.

The meat quality and service is excellent, the food comes out very quickly! Must try. The music and decorations also add a lot to the dining experience.

This is my first time visiting a Chubby Cattle location. I had a reservation for 3 for Friday dinnertime and we still had to wait a bit. My friend has been to the other locations and noted that this one was smaller. This location always doesn't have different menu tiers. They also don't have a DIY drink station. This restaurant is all you can eat with a 90 minute dining limit. The meat was good. I would say there is a good selection. My favorite was the beef tongue. They had several appetizers, seafood, and rice dishes available for order. I especially liked the salmon carpaccio. The salmon nigiri wasn't great because the rice was cold and hard. The miso soup was too salty. You order everything off a tablet which is nice. They gave us ube ice cream at the end of our meal. It was pretty good. It was a good try. It is a bit pricey so it's definitely more of a special occasion dinner spot. I suggest making a reservation to avoid waiting too long. There is a parking lot but it looks like it can get busy fast.

What a pleasant surprise! Good food and great service. There wasn't a wait during the week, and we got immediate seating. Love it! I have to admit, the couple times I've been here, they really tried hard to give great service. The meat came quickly, and the different servers came over to help us cook! Very knowledgeable people who's got the science down cooking the meat on the grill. The last time I came was for by birthday. The service was excellent, and surprisingly enough the staff sang the happy birthday song to me. Haha. Yes, some pictures were taken of me wearing a Chubby Cattle crown and being goofy. There was also a ribbon floating around that I remembered. But, it was too embarrassing to post the pictures. And btw, Yelp is all about the food! LOL. My favorites here are the Thai Shrimps eaten raw, the bulgogi rice, and of course the Wagyu Beef. Some of the Wagyu beef are a bit more fatty... just a fyi. But the food is all fresh and is excellent. I went as far as renewing my membership at Chubby Cattle. It's currently at $28 a year. But still worth it, as you get a discount everytime you come. So eventually it pays itself off, especially for a meat eater like me. Imo, this is probably the best location service wise. I'll definitely be back!