Welcome to Chubby Cattle BBQ Irvine! Experience our newly upgraded, next-level all-you-can-eat Wagyu BBQ. Enjoy premium U.S., Australian, and Japanese A5 Wagyu, plus our exclusive in-house Dry-Aged Wagyu available at this location. Step into our anime-inspired manga-style restaurant with vibrant visuals and tableside digital ordering screens for a fast and seamless experience. Enjoy fresh sushi and sashimi, our new sushi takeout window, and an enhanced self-serve station with unlimited milk tea, juices, desserts, soft serve, fruits, and more.
Hours
| Friday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2710 Alton Pkwy #101, Irvine, CA 92606
Phone: (949) 418-5079
Website: https://www.chubbycattle.com/project/chubby-cattle-irvine/
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Reviews
The quality of the food was outstanding, the service was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance was on point. Everything felt well thought out, from start to finish.
Easily one of the best Japanese BBQ experiences in OC. Highly recommended.
Our server, Emily, was amazing and really made the experience. She gave us some great recommendations and actually cooked most of the higher-end dishes for us so they were done perfectly.
The quality of the meat is next level. We had the wagyu topped with uni and caviar, and it was absolute melt-in-your-mouth perfection. They also served these incredible steak bites drenched in a creamy sauce and topped with even more caviar (they even brought out the Chubby Caviar tin!).
The vibe inside is super cool, especially with the retro arcade wall and the Guardians of the Galaxy decor. If you’re a fan of high-end BBQ and don’t mind a bit of a wait, this is the spot. Definitely coming back!
Parking: This restaurant is located in a high foot traffic plaza, so finding a parking spot will be a pain in the a–. Highly recommend carpooling or uber/lyft.
Ambiance/Environment: We visited on a Saturday night during their dinner rush. It was extremely busy. The place is very lively and packed. The ravers and edm lovers will appreciate the music here. They have a large space with lots of indoor seating and some outdoor seating with heaters. The self-serve station is located in the back of the restaurant. It’s extremely clean, labeled, and organized. Plates, bowls, and sauce plates are located on the bottom. Plenty of options for drinks. Though, this is my least favorite area bc it can get tight and overwhelming.
Service: Shout out to our servers Ryan Ta and Brandon Huynh! Especially Ryan. He was our main server, and he’s very courteous, attentive, quick & efficient. Honestly, every worker was on top of their game. Despite it being busy, I’m glad they all have a sense of humor and actually enjoy their job.
I joined the waitlist on Yelp. The quoted wait time on Yelp is somewhat accurate. I was quoted a 3-4 hour wait. I checked in at 18:19, and we were seated at 20:58.
Food & drinks: They offer 4 different tiers. We decided to do the Silver tier. We tried all the Wagyu meats except for the beef tongue and pork. My favorites were the Wagyu steak and Angus Wagyu Brisket. We skipped out the seafood bc we tried all the sashimi & sushi. So fresh and smooth! I ordered a Sukiyaki soup, and it may seem small, but it’s enough for 2-4 persons. It came with a generous amount of beef slices & vegetables, and the soup wasn’t too salty. At the self-serve station, they offer a variety of vegetables and unique side dishes like Wagyu sliders, egg tarts, and Wagyu curry. Tip: try the Wagyu sliders with the truffle fries! There’s also a sauce bar with instructions on how to make the perfect sauce. They have sodas, milk teas, and fruit teas. I didn’t get any rice bc the rice machine looks intimidating lol. But if you need help, there are workers everywhere. Make sure to save room for dessert! The matcha crepes were the perfect sweet ending!
Pricing: Prices are on the higher end $$$. They have a paid membership, and if you join, you’ll save $ during each visit and earn points.
As for the atmosphere, I like the Japanese comic like decor they used, though it does get a bit loud so if you are looking for quiet dining, this might not be a good place unless you have a bigger party and reserve a room, which I think they do have one that I saw? The unlimited self serve bar is pretty cool. They have good milk tea, especially the samurai milk tea. They also have egg tarts for dessert! That’s quite unique of a combo for a bbq restaurant. The only thing I wish they could improve (but might be difficult) is to re-imagine the self serve area because it is a bit cramped and there is not a lot of space for foot traffic. With guests and staffs always moving around back and forth, especially near the drink fountains, I can see a lot of mishaps will bound to occur.
A huge shoutout to Jason and Aspen (our servers) who truly elevated the entire meal. They were knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about guiding us through the menu and the whole course. Timing was flawless, and struck the perfect balance between being present and letting us enjoy the experience.
The exceptional service paired with exceptional meat made this an absolutely amazing experience. Can’t wait to be back!