Chubby Cattle BBQ | Rowland Heights

Barbecue restaurant · Rowland Heights

Chubby Cattle BBQ | Rowland Heights

Barbecue restaurant · Rowland Heights

1388 Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Highlights

All-you-can-eat wagyu, sushi, seafood, salad, boba & cocktails

1388 Fullerton Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748 Get directions

chubbycattle.com

@chubbycattlediamondplaza

$50–100

@eater

The ‘Costco of Wagyu’ Opens a Japanese Barbecue Spot in Rowland Heights | Eater LA

"At the Rowland Heights flagship I found a theatrically staged Japanese barbecue with dramatically lit dining rooms that resemble Asian cooking-competition stages, complete with projected light shows and backlit shoji. The restaurant offers all-you-can-eat wagyu across tiered pricing and a $28 annual membership that discounts each tier (and an accompanying NFT that grants event access, discounts, and even “free food for life”); membership reduces the silver tier to $49.99 (regular $55) and the diamond tier to $75 (regular $85). The group sources wagyu primarily from Japan (and also from Australia and the U.S.) and raises some cattle in collaboration with domestic ranches, which lets them offer high-grade A5 beef at bargain-style all-you-can-eat prices across formats like yakiniku, hot pot, shabu-shabu, and even curry. Menu examples include wagyu short plate, pork belly, A5 top blade, T-bone steak, and A5 Miyazaki short rib, and the meal comes with typical barbecue sides such as kimchi, corn cheese, steamed eggs, pickled radish and a dozen other small dishes; gold and diamond tiers add dessert and nonalcoholic beverages (alcohol is extra). Service rules are strict—a 90-minute table limit with a 20% overtime penalty, a two-person minimum, a six-orders-per-round cap, and charges for leftovers. Chubby Cattle has expanded across Southern California (Rosemead, Monterey Park) and to Denver and Philadelphia with more markets planned." - Matthew Kang

https://la.eater.com/2024/5/2/24147612/chubby-cattle-japanese-wagyu-barbecue-yakiniku-rowland-heights

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Steve Uscio

Google

This was our first time trying Chubby Cattle BBQ restaurant and my daughters third time. We went for my wife's birthday. Our reservation was at 6 pm on a Friday. I expected it to be busy. Especially this popular restaurant. We were seated in less than 20 minutes. The ambiance atmosphere was impressive and lively. Their staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about their products. The staff was adamant about limiting your dining time to 90 minutes, and there's a timer that is set at each table. I can see and understand the concept and business model. We finished in less than 90 minutes, and our total amount spent on food was about $300.00 before tipping. I thought our experience and food were exceptional, and the presentation was epic. We will definitely return in the near future. I would like to give a special "Thank You" to our server Chris Ho. He showed added value service to our experience on Friday,

Angela

Google

The food was super high quality and delicious. Every plate of meat was a perfect portion and the self serve salad bar was amazing as well. Their boba and cocktails were super good as well. The atmosphere is so good with traditional Japanese decor inside. The service was great as well, everyone was very attentive including our server Chris.

Manny Ayala

Google

Place is as good as it gets, certain things could be better but overall I’ve had great experiences! I will definitely come back! Don’t forget to reserve ahead of time if close enough! Either way they have an arcade where you can wait and the local shops near by are great too. Worth the money if you ask me!

CityHunt3R911

Google

First time here. Celebrating a birthday 🎂, and we loved it! Our server Daniel L. Was amazing, he was very attentive and took the time to explain how the menu and options work. The meat options and quality was top tier. They also serve sushi! They have soft serve ice-cream as well! There is a Tea bar and Boba station which leaves you with man options to choose from. I loved it so much I got a membership!

Brittany Herther

Google

Great experience! Chris A. was my server and he did a great job bringing new dishes, taking dirt ones away, and making sure nothing got burned. The food was really delicious and there was an amazing selection of sauces, veggies, and sides. My only issue was that the music was playing too loud so I had a really hard time hearing anything the wait staff said.

michael truong

Google

This was our first visit to Chubby Cattle. The interior is big & nicely decorated. The atmosphere was dim with cool allusion fire & modern music. Our server was Ken. He was informative about the pricing tiers & menu. He also showed us where all the self-serve stations & restroom were. We took his recommendations on ordering the premium meats. Everything was phenomenal & Ken did a great job taking our group photos. Thank you Ken for the birthday shoutout & cake for my wife!

K alls

Google

We drove all the way to Rowland Heights because a friend recommended this place, but it turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. We ordered the Diamond Tier for both BBQ and sushi, but from the moment we sat down things went wrong. The first table we were seated at smelled strongly of dirty fishy rags. When we asked to move, the second table was also sticky and had an unpleasant odor. The seafood tasted old and poorly stored with a strong fishy flavor that made it hard to eat. The meat itself was decent, but the gas burner at our table kept shutting off so we couldn’t even grill properly. When we mentioned this to the manager, he gave us the unbelievable excuse that the entire restaurant shares one gas line and that the flames get weaker when others are cooking. He apologized and promised better service next time, but there won’t be a next time for us. The worst part came after the meal. All three of us ended up with severe stomach pain and diarrhea that lasted all night. We paid almost $400 for a meal that made us sick and ruined our entire night. This restaurant clearly has serious hygiene issues. I honestly don’t understand how this place has so many good reviews. I eat out often and visit many different restaurants, and this is nowhere near the level of quality or cleanliness that deserves a high rating. None of this is exaggerated or fabricated. I have the receipt and can upload it as proof if necessary.

MPW 333

Google

First time here and it will not be the last. At first there was so much to look at in their decor. It made me feel like I walked into a Japanese establishment in Japan. While we waited for our table they have arcade games for you to play. Our table was ready and we were seated. Every employee worked together as a team. The star of this show is the food and the stations they have for you to serve yourself. The sushi excellent, fresh and beautiful presentation. The meats were so delectable they melted in my mouth. Thank you to the staff in the back kitchen that we do not see for their skills. The managing staff that came to our table and asked us how everything was. I recommend this establishment and please leave us your experience.