Chubby Cattle BBQ in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, has quickly captured the hearts of barbecue aficionados with its prime-quality offerings and engaging dining experience. Located at 356 E 2nd St, this restaurant stands out, primarily due to its exceptional service and fresh ingredients, a fact highlighted in numerous customer reviews. Guests rave about the well-seasoned, tender Wagyu, which is often paired with delightful sides like seaweed salad and kimchi. The Chubby Combo, particularly the Curry Rice with Wagyu, has earned commendations for its robust flavors and generous portion sizes, priced at a reasonable $17.99. Not only is the food noteworthy, but the lively atmosphere enhances the experience, making dining here feel both fun and sophisticated. Servers like Nessie and Maiya are frequently praised for their attentiveness and warmth, contributing to a welcoming vibe that's perfect for gatherings with friends or special occasions. With its innovative table-side grilling and focused dining times—like the 90-minute limit for premium packages—Chubby Cattle BBQ encourages guests to savor every moment. Overall, it’s a must-visit destination for barbecue lovers seeking high-quality meals and memorable experiences in the heart of Little Tokyo.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers delivery
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for dinner
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves spirits
Dining options
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
High chairs available
Parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
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Reviews For Chubby Cattle BBQ Little Tokyo
Jomayra LA Realtor
May 18,2025
We came with a group of friends, it was 6 of us. We ordered the Gold Tier each, and we were able to try almost everything. The food is fresh and service is fast. I believe they give you a 2 hour limit. Definitely recommend for prime quality beef!
Nora Lu
Apr 29,2025
Nessie was our server, and took care of us exceptionally well. Was very informative, friendly, and helpful. The atmosphere is fun and exciting, the food is top tier, and the membership makes so much sense.
STELLA WANG
Apr 21,2025
Very nice meat and sushi/sashimi. Good variety and great quality. All meats and seafood are fresh. Nessie was our server. He is warm, fun and professional! Also its ventilation system is super good so you won’t smell like a BBQ meat when you walk out the restaurant. Their dining time limits varies by what kind of meal package you ordered. We ordered the Gold meal plan so the dining time is 90 minutes. A little bit of under the pressure, but overall is a joyful experience.
So
Apr 19,2025
The meat is superb compared to the price. I really like the ice cream and the milk tea too! And our server, Neil! He is the best server! Definitely come back ———————— 04/30! I’m coming back Food quality is still good and I meet Neil again Shout out to Neil!! He is the best server
Ryan Bassetti
Apr 16,2025
My first visit to Chubby Cattle in Little Tokyo, LA, was a total hit! We went for the Platinum Package, and wow, the meat was incredible. Super tender, flavorful Wagyu that made every bite amazing. Grilling at the table was such a fun vibe. Our server, Maiya, was awesome, keeping us happy and on top of everything with a big smile. She was great on the grill as well! Highly recommend this spot for a delicious, fun night out!
Jennifer Nguyen
Mar 25,2025
I’m visiting California with friends and was recommended Chubby Cattle! The food was phenomenal and the our waiter David was absolutely delightful. He was helpful and making sure our experience was the best. Everything we ordered was yummy and very well seasoned (not too salty or sweet). You can tell the meats are high quality. I would comeback again!
Christopher Martin
Mar 13,2025
Food was so good and the price is right. Neil was awesome. Great server and really personable. Will def be back! Hoping they get a liquor license soon but that will be dangerous for me and my friends
Negin Nadali
Feb 18,2025
If you are looking for a high-quality all you can eat place, here can be a good choice. Wide variety of barbecue options hand rolled fresh sushi and different hot and cold Asian food. The service is fast, you have different options of drinks as well like passion fruit and lychee juice. They have ice cream machine as well to have as dessert. There is time pressure though, 90 minutes per table and like other barbecue place it’s a bit dense and dark
Reviews For Chubby Cattle BBQ Little Tokyo