Chubby Skewers | Authentic Chinese BBQ

Food is really good and the servers are super friendly and helpful. If you sit at the bar, you can even chat with the bartender, which makes the whole experience more fun. I also love that someone helps grill the skewers for you. Even though it’s a BBQ place, the cocktails are surprisingly great. It’s such a comfortable spot to hang out with friends, have some drinks, and just enjoy the night. Definitely a place I would bring my friends to.

This place was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Dining on the low stools was such a unique and fun experience—it really made the meal feel special and different from any other skewer place I’ve been to. The food was outstanding. Every skewer was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and incredibly flavorful. There was surprisingly no smoke at all, so you could fully enjoy the meal. And on top of all that, the staff were unbelievably friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great food, a fun setup, and excellent service. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Fun place to grab a snack and enjoy some self grilling.. We arrive after 10pm after a show and waited about 15 minutes. It gets busy during the late hours. All the staffs are friendly and helpful to make sure you know how to cook your food. The skewers are nicely flavored. With Membership it will bring each skewer at $1.. Recommended to try at least once…

The service here was almost non-existent. It was our first time and no one gave us any instructions when we sat down. We figured everything out ourselves, poured our own water, ordered our own food on iPad, but still had to pay tips in the end. Tipping culture in US at its finest. The dishes and drinks you can order all run on the expensive side ($8 for a cup of juice. Really????). They knew you would want to drink something while eating the skewers, so they really took your advantage on that. The cooked dishes were also underwhelming. The seats are also very uncomfortable as they are all very low for some reason. After sitting for a while, your legs would be numb, unless you have height of a kid. The only good thing here are the skewers. The choices are wide. But the tastes do get monotonous as you use the same sauces on all of them, which are marinated the same way as well.

Yum. Yum. YUMMMM. SO AFFORDABLE. SO DELICIOUS. Less than $2/skewer The staff are really fun and know their audience. Food has a great variety and it’s such a fun activity. If you go on your birthday you’ll probably get a free drink. Actually the drinks get CHEAPER as the night goes on… which sounds like a recipe for trouble, but they really have it figured out. The bathroom is equipped with sealable bags for any turning tummy’s from too many soju bombs, and the staff keep it SPARKLING clean in there. The wait can be long depend on the day and time, but there’s a bar across the street that’s nice to wait at while you’re on the waitlist.

Street food style with cozy and casual vibe. Amazing place to hangout with friends. You cook your food and drink beer and talk until late into the second day. It closes at 3:00 am!!!! The barbecue is also very tasty. Just perfect place to hangout and have casual dining.

Amazing skewer place with genuine, almost authentic atmosphere. The place was well decorated, although the tables were really low (which displeased my taller friends) but I felt it added to the restaurant’s charm. Food is affordable, at $1.30 per skewer ($1 for membership price). My table actually applied for the $58/year membership, which took off $56 off our bill so we only paid $2 extra for membership on top of original bill. The waiter was extremely generous and gifted my friend and I an extra drink because membership holder got a drink on the membership. Would definitely come again! In fact, we are already planning to bring our club members to check it out! Enjoyed the experience even more because my friend cooked all the food, so recommend you bring your chef friends 😋

The grills go pretty slowly, so if you have a big group, you should ask for multiple grills. The side carbs orders are honestly pretty good: cold noodles & wagyu fried rice. The razor clams with vermicelli was good too. It’s a good social activity, the seats are very low to the ground (which is the traditional way of this) but could be uncomfortable for some. go for the vibe!

overall pretty good, worth a try. beef chicken lamb potato mushroom corn meat and vege are all goooood

I've been here twice and looking forward to visit again lol. The food quality, service, and ambiance is great. You are greeted by the host who will then take you to your table (which do note, is quite low). There are two floors of seating, both have restrooms which is nice. There is a basket in between the tables to put your coats & bag in. Skewers start at $1.30-$1.40 and are located on the ground floor inside multiple refrigerators. Seasoning is extra. Only downside to getting your skewers is that it can get packed, and maneuvering around with your tray gets tricky. Be mindful of the workers refilling the fridge and people behind you and next to you lol. And be careful of the glass cover hanging above the table - it gets SUPER hot. The appetizers are yummy; I love the sauce they use for the okra and the lychee shrimp balls are super tasty. Overall a very fun communal place to eat with friends or coworkers! Excited to try their Flushing location too.

$2/ skewer... sounds good, tastes good, lots of options if you dine in, not so many when ordering out. $2 per is fine, a dollar would make more sense at the amount of meat that's on the tiny lil things, especially since they aren't all equally portioned. You'll see in one of my photos, two of the same skewers, wrapped together, and severely unbalanced. They'd make a profit on the meat even if they cut the price in half. The thing is, they are damn good, so it's also worth paying a bit more for too!! However, I only order if I'm getting some sort of discount or something, cuz I could easily spend $40 on lunch. I think if you buy a certain amount of skewers you should be getting some free fried rice or something to go along with the meats, and my other gripe is with certain desserts or appetizers. They shouldn't force the 8 pieces or whatever it was, there needs to be a smaller cheaper portion option. I'm not Gnna try something for $15 and not like it then throw it away or something.

Great street food style with a modern set up grilling your own skewers. Was $1.40 per skewer for general and $1 each for members. It was pretty good pricing for what you get. Sooo many options from many cuts of meat to seafood to starch to veggies. My favorites was the A5 fatty/lean Wagyu, A5 brisket, scallops, squid, and mushrooms! Such a unique concept. Only caveat is you do basically get your own skewers on a tray yourself and you grill it all yourself too so it's completely DIY. They have a bunch of wipes available to clean your hands which is a huge pro since my hands completely got yucky from the skewer sticks. I also really didn't like how incessantly crowded it was getting the skewers, each trip took almost 5 minutes to navigate the crowds and doors opening and closing. There's also only one bathroom on the ground floor. The chairs were also quite low to the ground and not much leg room especially if you're on the taller side considering you're sitting back to back with another person. The table space was also quite limited. They have a seasoning station but unfortunately none of the seasonings appealed to me which was a bummer. They had an additional menu to order food and drinks but i only tried the lychee jasmine tea which was good for what we needed at the time but nothing mind blowing. Unfortunately I couldn't claim the chubby club monthly free tea here though. The wait time was also over an hour and when we got seated, wait was apparently over 2 hours which is crazy considering there were bunch of empty seats inside. Overall I do love this unique concept and I'm still a loyal fan of the chubby club chain but definitely some changes need to be made at this branch that can be improved on! Perhaps I'm biased just because I love the other branches way more for their more deluxe cuts of meat or ayce experience but this is definitely still good option if you prefer a more affordable casual dining experience. If anyone wants to sign up for a membership, use this referral code * K4REZII * to get extra points, rewards and even money voucher after you dine for the first time!!

it's pretty yummy and always hits but you can't make a resy and the seating is sub optimal with hardly any room for your coats and belongings. if you go as a pair though i'd recommend the bar seating (not winter time since it's right by the door and it's always swinging open) they have a membership with all of the chubby group restaurants including jbbq, hot pot, wagyu steakhouse, and ayce bbq at chubby cattle , which gets you $1 skewers! i think it could be worth if you enjoy these cuisines.

Very unique concept and we loved that you can just grab what you want (for less than $2 per skewer!!). They have a % off deal after each late hour but we got seated around 9:45pm (before the % off deal starts at 10pm) and still found that they were not restocking their fridges at all. There were still some great options (black pepper wagyu, chicken skin, chicken heart, etc.) but definitely missed a lot of their variety they seem to have at earlier times.

Fun novelty of a spot! Reminded me of China. Seats are low to the ground and food is mostly self serve. Skewers are pretty small so you could definitely go through a bunch! My favorites were the wagyu, lamb, and chicken heart. It gets pretty smokey and steamy inside!

Chubby Skewers was my pick for dinner for my day trip to NYC. It was within walking distance of Penn Station, and as a solo diner, I figured I could taste a variety of meats without requiring me to commit to larger portions meant for sharing. I arrived for an earlier dinner and was directed to the bar seating. That might have been the comfier option, but it was right by the entrance, so could potentially be brushed by all and every customer as they made their way in, so I asked for a table instead. The tables are low to the ground, so they aren't the most comfortable. But I got a grill to myself and made my way to the refrigerators where I could make my selections. Everything was labeled, but it was hard to remember what was what once they were in my tray. I put on a single use glove that was available against one of the refrigerators and used that to avoid potential raw food contamination on the skewers. I was more interested in the meats, but made sure to pick up a vegetable to round out my meal. Not being a member, skewers were $1.25 each in June 2025. But watch out - some meats were stuck with two skewers, and they count the skewers at the end to figure out your check. So if you accidentally lose a skewer of meat to the fire, no worry, they won't be charging you for it. I didn't end up using the spices they offered, yet found the meat tasty enough. I refered to the grill cheat sheet I found on their website for cooking tips and timing and it worked out.

This was such a fun meal! You choose your own skewers from several fridges (there's a huge selection of options) and take them back to your table on a tray. And you grill them by yourself (but staff will come by and help if your skewers are overcooking). My personal favorite skewers were the black pepper beef, scallops, zucchini, shrimp, lamb, and baby squid. I definitely recommend the dry hot spice at the spice bar. Throughout the meal, you put your used skewers in a container at the table and they use that to calculate the cost of your meal ($1.30/skewer or $1/skewer if you're a Chubby Member). You can also order cold dishes, rice, drinks, and other food via an online menu and they bring it to you so unbelievably fast. The staff were helpful and incredibly efficient. It's a massive space with a second floor but it can be packed. They played a lot of Kpop and EDM while i was there so that was fun. The tables and chairs are oddly low but it didn't take away from the experience.

Make sure your whole party is here otherwise you won't be seated! We came around 6pm on a weekday and it wasn't really packed. After our full party arrived, we got to sit in low seats to cook our skewers. There was seating both up and downstairs. The waitstaff does not bring the skewers to you. Rather, you have to wait in a semi long line to get the ones you want. This also includes getting water or some appetizers. It can get kind of frustrating, especially if you're looking to just pick up a specific item but you're shunted to the back of the line. I definitely recommend picking up everything you think you might need and plan ahead. This spot also charges by the skewer spokes. Some skewers come with 2 spokes so they are pricier. Pieces of meat on each skewer varied greatly, and sometimes you would be getting one bite of meat. I appreciate the design around cooking CBBQ in a low level table setting, but having been in China and experiencing the real thing firsthand, I can't say this was a comparable experience.

It's a very fun experience, and the skewers I tried were all very good. It's very unique that it's self-serve, and I like that they open late. There were lots of options for skewers - beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables. It's $1.30 per skewer. The staff were kind and explained how everything worked to us. There are lots of tables inside that are pretty close to each other.

Super fun spot! Who doesn't love a long dinner slowly grilling their meal with their friends? Lots of options (including vegetarian friendly) and reasonable prices - i think it came out to $40pp for skewers, rice, and beer. Def a great spot for these cold winter days. (1 skewer=$1.30, some items double priced like shrimp and wagyu)

Came here for their soft opening and had a decent time - very busy, we had to wait for a table for 2, but once seated, service was nice and attentive. Unfortunately, they really hadn't nailed down a few logistical aspects of the experience - you grab your skewers from fridges near the front as you wish, but these skewers were very clearly made without cleanliness in mind as all the medal rods were sticky with liquid from each of the meats. The fridges themselves also weren't bolted or anything so opening them caused them to shake - seemed a little dangerous! The price to quality/quantity ratio was solid though - flavors were decent as well. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, it just didn't feel very clean or safe, albeit it was the soft opening - I hope to come back to see if things have improved!

I love skewers. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of meat/veggies on each skewer and I have to remind myself every time I get up that it's not AYCE. I always leave hungry even after $30 of skewers ($1 per), but the flavor is good, especially with the seasonings at the table. Service is OK. They're so busy and it seems like they're trying. Music is always great! The only downside is that tables and chairs are kind of uncomfortable and very low, and I say this as a short person. I can't imagine how people over 5'2" feel.

What an interesting find! I saw a reel about this location so wanted to check it out. It's close to Port Authority with many bus and subway options so super convenient. Delicious food for an affordable price. This was my first time here so did overcook the meat the first time but then got better! It's a fun experience, recommend going with a group of people. We had to wait 45 minutes for a table to open up so it's definitely a popular joint. Quick note- the seats are low so if you have any back or knee issues just a heads up. But the vibe overall was nice and the food hit! My favorite was the lamb and wagyu beef!

Such a fun dining experience where you get to pick your skewers and grill them right on the table. At $1 per majority of skewers, this was a fun experience to come with a group. We came with a group of 8 which was a little too big for one grill, I would recommended 4 people as the ideal. You can also ask the kitchen to grill your skewers which takes a little longer but can help with efficiency. They also have quite a few à la carte items which we loved - particularly the pan fried noodles and crispy pork. Just be prepared the low tables/chairs and don't trip over the exhaust tubing on the ground!

Fire grilled skewers for the whole crew with delicious meats! Cool spot with lots of grills with a neat rewards point system, highly recommend. Came here with 4 other folks and the whole system was easy to follow! The coolers where you get your skewers of meat/ veg / seafood and seasonings are tough to navigate when theres more than one person there, but with patience, you get that delicious wagyu to grill. Very high quality skewers with lots of variety! Highlights for me was chicken hearts, whole squid, shrimp, cabbage rolled pork belly and of course the wagyu. Good rice and seasoning to pair with our meal and lots of different types of soju and some beers really make this a wholly enjoyable experience. Even got to try some fried dough bits dipped in glaze. We didnt QUITE hit 100 skewers, but our server just about guessed our 92. Will be coming back!

I went back on Saturday night. They have a soju bomb that goes well with the food. Their selection of meat changes and there weren't any lamb options this night. Since it was so late in the night they stopped restocking some skewers.

Good experience. You grab the skewers yourself and then grill it yourself at your table. The chairs are a bit uncomfortable though but it was a cute atmosphere. Very lively and got crowded quickly. The staff kept coming around to clear the trays too.

Delicious. Fun experience. Feels like I'm in Dongbei China doing this. Love the grill concept and sitting on very low tops. Food was yummy

What a fun skewer place! You eat at these small little tables over a grill. They have refrigerators full of skewer options downstairs that you put on the tray and bring up to your table. The wagyu, squid, vegetables, and other options were all really solid. It's a little expensive for the portions but you could do the math with getting the membership that helps you get free skewers on your birthday and a cheaper skewer price. And only one person at the table needs to get the membership for it to apply.

Pretty awesome fun place to get some cheap skewers. Grilling it is pretty fun on your own and they have a lot of variety.

Food (5/5): Really solid meat options with my favorites being the lean wagyu, pork belly, and lamb. The apps like the seaweed salad were also good. If you have the membership an app is included and the skewers are $1 each so pretty good deal. Service (4/5): You get the ingredients and grill yourself. The staff is helpful and some are chill and funny. Ambiance (5/5): Cool vibes where it feels like you're grilling in an Asian town. Lots of fun to grill skewers, pick your ingredients, and select your sauces.

My friends and I came here on a Tuesday night for dinner and was able to get table easily for 3 people. However, I do agree with other reviewers that it is quite cramped in there and would be quite hard to sit if all the tables were full even for 3 shorter girls. Food, on the other hand, was quite good and had a great variety. Our favorites were the fat and lean wagyu beef, wagyu tongue, black pepper wagyu, lamb, and fish tofu. We didn't try any of the other menu items and we were a decent amount of full with the 3 of us having 55 skewers in total. My friend got the membership so we got each skewer for $1, and also she gets 250 points every month to spend so we were able to redeem for a bottle of soju to share. Overall, this was a great value. I would come back with my friend when I'm craving some meat as the veggies aren't as good of a value.

pray for Groups, you can go and select your meats and do and all you can eat style menu then bring the meat to the table and grill it yourself. They also have some veggie selection.. excellent sake's, and a beer selection. Great atmosphere. Great service. Really cute restaurant, decor, tables. I think it also works if you wanna stay a while or if you're in a hurry because you're selecting your meat right away and grilling it yourself so it was really up to you how long your dinner experience will last.

What a fun experience! We walked in and got a table, I will say the tables and chairs are low to the ground, like at preschool. If you have trouble sitting down and standing up, I'd be aware of that! You get a metal tray, and there are fridges full of labeled bins of skewers. There were a lot of different options of meats and veggies! I'll also say that it was kind of difficult getting the skewers from the fridges solo. I had to open the doors, hold it open, and grab them with one hand since my other hand is holding the tray and trying to balance the skewers on it. Additionally, it's a narrow area with fridges on both sides, and it can get crowded with people. It'd be more convenient if maybe all the fridges were on one side like against a wall, or if they were sliding doors instead of swinging out. But when you get your skewers, you bring them back to the table, and cook them over the little grill in the center of the table. I actually loved everything, it was so delicious! We went back for refills several times, and loved everything. The condiment fee is $1.00 per person, we used and liked them, but honestly the meat is very nicely flavored especially the wagyu, and might not even need any seasoning. We ended up eating 69 skewers as a group of four, and the total bill came to $130 including tax and tip. Plus a couple bottled drinks and bowls of rice. I'd definitely come back with a group! Be aware you might smell like smoke for a little while afterwards! Worth it though. :)

The self-serve skewers were delightful, fresh, and reasonably priced. Appetizers were easy to order via the QR code and cake out quickly. Service was very friendly and restaurant was clean - would absolutely eat here again.

This is such a fun date night idea kinda similar to hotpot or kbbq in the sense that it's food and an activity since you cook. The place is pretty cramped and the chairs are closer to ground level. It was okay for me since I'm 5'4 but my husband who is 5'9 with long legs was uncomfortable so I can't imagine someone who is six feet or over. You can order any cold or hot dishes and beverages straight off your phone. The skewers are in a separate area which is basically a buffet setting and you can pick what you want. It's so fun to cook the skewers and they take no time at all, plus there is a cook time guide at the table. There are also additional seasonings to choose from. I think my favorite was the wagyu as it was so tender! You definitely need to be careful though as everything around the grill gets very hot and there are signs of areas designated for no touching. It does get a little loud in the confined space so it was a bit hard to hold a conversation without screaming a bit haha. If we are ever in the area and have a hankering for some meat on a stick we know where to go.

Honestly great spot. Popped in a random Sunday after a broadway show. I stopped by at around seven. No wait for a party of one, and it was busy but not overwhelming. Service was attentive and quick. I loved the variety of skewers; my favorites were the pork belly, abalone (!!!), wagyu, and tendon. Wagyu was good and cheap. The pineapple was quite good too. The dry spice mix they have is good, though I made my own concoction of salt, sugar, and chili. I also skewered a bunch of garlic cloves and ate all with a side of rice. Overall, no complaints. Meats were all good quality.

We got seated quickly at 5:15 on a Saturday, we just beat the dinner rush! You walk in, get seated and then walk to fridges where you select your skewers ($1.30 each)! There's a variety of meats (lamb, pork, chicken, beef) and vegetables. There's some meats that have two skewers and those we learned were $2.60 which was not made abundantly clear to us, which felt a bit deceptive. Also the salt, garlic, seasoning station is 99 cents per person. Overall this was a fun experience for dinner however the price does add up quickly. We were convinced our person counted incorrectly as he told us 75 and which is about 55 skewers AND THEN he told us we got 75 skewers (3 girls) which seemed high but we didn't have a chance to count on our own since he already took them away. So we ended up paying about 35 per person, I advise everyone to count their skewers before being charged just in case.

Awesome skewer place!! I always enjoy my experience whenever I eat here with my friends. This restaurant decorated the place like Asia. We get to grill our own skewers on a low table and chairs. If you are tall, you might be a bit uncomfortable sitting. The skewers are on a metal stick and they offer meat and veggies. I love the wagyu meat! They servers are nice and they check up on us. The water you can self serve yourself also. We have a membership so each skewer stick is a $1 for us. I highly recommend this restaurant but fyi it gets super busy during the evening.

As someone that LOVES skewers, this place misses the mark. We came here on a Friday night around 11PM for some late night eats. Staff was friendly and told us how it worked. It's $1.30 a skewer, we pick our own at the front and cook on our own little grill. I liked the concept and thought it was a pretty solid deal until I saw how tiny the skewers were. I'm not sure they should've named this place Chubby Skewers because seriously.... by the time the meat cooked, there was barely anything on the stick. Some of the "wagyu" was just chunks of fat. It's a large space inside and the seats/tables are super low, basically how it is in China, so they got that down. I would not come back though. They also want you to tip, which was a bit annoying since we literally do everything on our own. At the price, I would rather pay a bit extra and just go to one of the carts in Chinatown for better quality.

I love Chinese skewers and everyone knows the best ones are from street carts, but it's good to have a spot that's (almost) always open where you can sit down inside too. This one's fun since you get to cook your skewers yourself. There's a discount if you buy a membership, which could be worth it if you think you'll be eating here often. (FYI for anyone who's seen the Instagram reels about this place - those prices are only if you buy the membership.) The beef ("wagyu") lean and fatty is really good and the brisket is a good option if you don't want as fatty of a skewer. The lamb was unmemorable - honestly a little hard to tell if it was lamb or beef. The beef finger was a little tough with a bit of cartilage or tendon - OK if that's what you expect going in, but took a little more wrangling than I expected at first. The seafood is surprisingly good - scallops are nice and sweet, abalone counts as two skewers but worth it, tender and sweet (the first one I had was really big, some were smaller). Pork belly was ok but not as flavorful as the beef. The chicken skin was really good, but don't go for the curled up ones because they end up cooking unevenly. The service was nonexistent unless you really call for them - we filled our water cups ourselves because we waited so long. I do love that the skewers are self serve and you can grab exactly what you want and there is a good variety in the types of skewers. After 10pm, there's a 20% discount, after 11pm 30%, for weekdays. I think on the weekend, the discounts kick in later (after 11pm 20%, 12am 30% after 1am 40% discount). There's also a discount on alcohol depending on how late you go (M-F only). There are cute decorations with lots of neon signs, so I can see why this place exploded on instagram. There was no wait for a table late night weekday after 10:30pm, but it was still pretty busy and there was a new flood of people after 11pm for the greater discount.

The skewers are tasty even without seasoning. The service wasn't that fast. Had to flag down the server a few times. The chairs are low to the ground, so be aware of that if you have trouble getting up. We got a table in the back in the corner so it wasn't really loud.

This was a really cool experience eating picking out your skewers and grilling them on a table. They have so many options to choose from, the pricier ingredients have 2 or 3 sticks in there to charge for the premium. The also had a lot of sauces and seasoning on the side, but I ended up not using them much. The skewers themselves were flavorful enough.

Chubby had been on our radar to try for a while and we finally had the opportunity to come! We came basically right when it opened on a Sunday, but it was quite packed by the time we left. It can be a bit chaotic to grab the skewers depending on how busy it is (and how many people are new customers lol) but the concept is fun and the skewers were good. We really enjoyed the pork belly and the duck tongue was fun and unique! As with most BBQ experiences, we left smelling like grilled meat.. so keep in mind if you have plans after!

I'm conflicted because I've had a previous dinner here before that I enjoyed. We noticed there was a 30% off special if you are seated after 12am (see pictures for reference). Last night, we decided to go check it out. Before making the journey to the restaurant, we called several times to try to confirm the deal. No one picked up- we took a chance and went anyway. Arrived at 11:55pm and was told they stopped seating customers. I questioned the sign- it said seated after 12am. Was told their policy is to stop seating an hour before closing. We left the restaurant (see picture, time on phone was 12:04am after leaving the restaurant). Please be clear online and on your signs of your policies as it is very deceitful to advertise one thing and do another.

I'm so tired of places being overhyped on social media - this is one of those overhyped places. I came once prior and there was a wait of about an hour - meanwhile theres a sign that says to just walk in for bar seating. The staff handling seating and the wait are not very hospitable, you have to join the waitlist in person via a Yelp QR code despite there being seats at the bar and the sign. I was on the waitlist and had my entire meal at Kajiken nearby and was done by the time I got the text to go back here. I should've took it as a sign from God not to come back but my friend took a late bus in from DC and I thought we could try since it was open later and close by. I got there earlier and went to go check if there was a wait. I verbatim asked "Is there a wait for 2?" She goes "We only seat full parties" Did I ask?? I asked if there was a wait, not if they seated full parties. There was no wait at 10pm on a rainy Thursday and it was reasonably full - I randomly bumped into the friend I had originally been with the first time I tried dining here, and they also did not have a good time. The pricing here is all out wack and misleading. They advertise $1 skewers online and in the restaurant but it's actually $1.30 per skewer unless you buy a $58 membership on the spot, which they try to push on you after being seated. Why would I buy a membership if I haven't tried the service yet? Then there's an undisclosed "seasoning charge" of 99 cents per person which obviously isn't a lot but I didn't use any of the seasonings that they provide at each table. They charge you regardless. Lastly, the waiter told me to "don't forget to tip" and I only realized after that I don't know what I'm tipping for. I got my own water, skewers, and cooked it myself so what exactly am I tipping for? The waiter counted my skewers at the end, so for that? Am I subsidizing their costs of running the restaurant? Honestly it's pretty ridiculous. First of all, why are all the seats so low? There's barely any space to maneuver between tables and if you're over 5'9, good lucky being comfortable. The actual table that "seats 4" can honestly only fit 1.5 people on each side of the table. It's very cramped and there's no table space. Secondly, it's basically self service - you get your own water and have to walk into a narrow aisle with fridges on both sides. If one fridge door is open, the other sides can't open so you basically have to wait in a line until the people in front of you picks their skewers. The spice selection is messy and unhygienic - the spoons just fall into each spice and I didn't even bother. Why is it called Chubby Skewers when each skewer is honestly tiny? Some have 2 skewers attached to each item for "higher value" items. You then cook each skewer and they have a cooking time chart and that's basically it. Everything is reasonably tasty after being grilled although valuing the beef and other proteins the same as a broccoli doesn't really make sense to me. It's a little frustrating to have to wait for each skewer to cook considering they all have different cook times and the grill doesn't fit more than 8 skewers, some of which the protein falls off the skewers from being improperly placed. I will definitely not be back. Not worth it in any way - go get yourself some tacos or better yet, go to Ktown.

As someone obsessed with skewers, ChubSkew is def the place to go in NYC!! There's prob gonna be a wait but it didnt take us that long and the inside is actually pretty big. Their tables and chairs on the second floor, where we were seated, are kinda short if I recall and it can be a little loud as there were a lot of people and tables around us. It's ~$1.30 per skewer and they calculate by counting the number of skewers in your bucket. Even the ones that fall in your grill :') You can grab any skewer from the fridges and they have everything from lamb, fried tofu, mushrooms to seafood, pineapples, and tripe, so a pretty decent variety. We saw lotus root and sweet potato on the menu for the skewers but they didn't have any when we went ;n; You can also order non-skewer dishes through the QR code so we got the fried mantou which tasted like beignets with condensed milk to dip - very addicting. Def have to stay attentive when cooking the skewers as they can easily burn. I think they have a guide as to how long each skewer should take over the grill so would refer to that if unsure (bc looks can be deceiving) - especially with skewers that have pork/chicken/seafood so that they're not undercooked!!! I will say the skewers itself don't have THAT much on them but it also depends because for ex. the veggies have bigger portions than some of the meats + the skewer station is very narrow so it can be difficult to get around if there are other people (a single file line is prob the most efficient way but not always easy).

If you want the charm of a local outdoor restaurant, but want the luxury of AC, come to this restaurant early to put your name on a wait-list for 2 hours and get ready to squat on low chairs and bbq some skewers you grab yourself. Watch out for how many skewers are in the items you pick! They charge by number of skewers you eat, and the toast has 2! Very expensive bread! The shrimp also has 2 skewers. If you are a chubby cattle member, then you can get a discount per skewer and get points for other freebies. There's a lot of spices here which are good for especially lamb. My favorite skewers were probably the beef tendon, chicken skin, A5 wagyu finger meat, scallops, and definitely not the toast. Everything is very high quality and it's self serve.

My girlfriend, sister, and I came here for dinner and it was excellent. The setup is half self-serve--you pick your skewers from a huge variety, then grill them yourself at your table. Having the grill right in front of you is fun and you control exactly how you want everything cooked. The wagyu, lamb, and bacon wrapped enoki mushroom were the clear winners. All three were exceptional. Ming, one of the staff members, was extremely personable and made the experience even better. He gave solid recommendations and checked in on us throughout the night. If you're coming, bring at least 3-4 people. The DIY grilling is way more fun as a group thing and you can try more variety. Will definitely be back.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This is my favorite skewer spot. Haters will say it isn't all that. But I'm their number one fan so I will say it's the best!!!!!! They just added chicken skin to their inventory and that absolutely stole my heart. lol. I love the concept of getting your own skewers from the refrigerators and cooking it how you like it to be on the grill. And how they count your used skewer sticks to determine the price you pay. Each skewer is $1.90 and we (a party of 2) usually spend around $50-$60. If we have additional purchases that aren't the skewers, our total ends up around $80. If you're like me and need rice when you eat meat... They do have small rice bowls that you can ask for. They also have great cocktails (shout out to the bartenders). Just a fair warning that service is the type where they will definitely help you and fulfill all your needs, only if you're actively asking for it. I know some people come to eat at spots like this and think that staff members will consistently check up on you, then when they aren't given that treatment, they immediately say negative things about it. That's not how it works here and that's just part of the way that it is. If you need help, you need to just ask! And with patience and kindness. :) Because I'm always so busy eating when I'm here, I forget to take photos and videos. So I only have one boomerang to show you how epic it is. lol.

Came here with my wife and son for lunch before attending a show. We got there as they opened so seating wasn't an issue. Very straight forward concept: grab the skewers from the refrigerators and grill them yourself at the table. Each skewer is 1.30, or $1 if you're a member. I came here with the expectation that there is very little meat on each stick as shown on other reviews and I was right. However, I was not disappointed since I already knew beforehand. The beef skewers were extremely flavorful and tender. We tried the tripe, tongue, kidney, and lamb and they were all good. The concept is fun and there's a basket to put your coats in so it won't smell. The servers were attentive and helpful. We grabbed a total of 30 skewers, plus 3 rice bowls and we all felt pretty full. I would definitely return for lunch again as it was a fun experience.

On a bustling Friday night, we waited about a 1.5 hours for our names to be called--note: they don't take advance resies, you must walk up and enter your name in the digital wait list. I didn't mind. It was just enough time to get a light first dinner before our actual dinner. Yes, we are the type of people who have two dinners. :D Once the staff texted us, we were in skewer heaven, grabbing everything that looked appealing from the glorious aisle of see-through fridges. At $1.20 per skewer, how could you resist...anything? My favorite items were the A5 wagyu brisket, black pepper wagyu and Chinese cauliflower. Most items were un-marinated, but they provide plenty of powdered seasonings to spice things up (five spice, cumin, Szechuan spice, etc.). We also got a couple of apps, but I'd skip them. None of them were remarkable, though the wagyu rice was a nice carb base. The set-up is hobbit-friendly fun with short chairs low to the ground and a well-designed double-stack of metal rods over the grill itself to allow you to both grill and "rest" your skewered food. They even have a helpful placard with suggested cooking times per item type. At the end of your meal, the staff manually count the number of skewers in your trash bin to calculate your total bill. One note: Beware of double skewers used to hold items like abalone and chicken wing. While likely necessary, the items would therefore be double the price. However, since this is opening month for the Chubby Restaurant Group, everyone was feeling all kinds of generous when we dined. We got 30% off our drinks because apparently all alky is 30% off after 9pm. And the staff decided our 58 skewers counted as 50 skewers. So I'm not complaining. All in all, I've spent way more and had way less fun when it comes to making my clothes and hair smell like smoke. Will be back.

Grew up having these flavors, cumin lamb especially, so it's fantastic to see new varieties of Chinese food become more mainstream! Loved the self service concept and how it's priced per skewer. Pricing is pretty fair for New York. There is a tablet to order drinks, desserts, and a la carte dishes as well. Plenty seating with two floors!

This was a fun experience. You basically grab skewers and cook them yourself like how you grill your own meat at kbbq. The skewers were delicious, especially the wagyu and chicken feet. Each skewer was a little over a dollar so the overall price wasn't too bad. Not too much service was provided since we were cooking them ourselves. The overall vibe was pretty chill and felt very New York.

This is a perfect date night spot. The only downside is there is always a wait. However if you go on a weeknight after 9pm the wait tends to be pretty quick. They offer a wide variety of skewers including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetables and even pineapple. The drinks are not too bad either - I enjoyed their peach milk tea. I really like the ambiance as it feels super homey when you are sitting in the plush red seats and close to the ground. They even have a little basket for your personal items. There are pretty neon lights everywhere. And we did not feel rushed eating. Overall really enjoy the place and for the price of the skewers it's worth it! They are also open late.

Authentic cook yourself Chinese skewers in the heart of midtown! You generated in these very low grill tables which makes it feel like you're camping around a fire. There are fridges filled with skewers that you ca pick yourself and you get charged at the end for each stick. They have a nice variety of meat and veggies for you to grill and the spicy seasoning you dip the cooked food in is amazing. Definitely a fun place for dinner and drinks!

Chubby group is awesome. Tried many places. I'm glad this chubby skewer in NY is open for lunch. The one in Rowland Heights, Ca doesn't open til 4pm. Tendon and a5 is my favorite