An immersive, Japanese-style barbecue dining experience is set to make its Central Texas debut next month. Chubby Cattle BBQ is putting the finishing touches on its first Austin restaurant within the city’s last indoor mall.
The new Chubby Cattle, located at 2901 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Unit J01B in Barton Creek Square, is set to open in August, according to a release from the chain. This new location comes as Chubby Cattle continues to grow its Texas portfolio with two spaces in Houston and another in the works for San Antonio. No set date was shared in the release.
“We’re excited to bring the Chubby Cattle BBQ experience to Austin,” said Chubby Group co-founder, David Zhao in a release. “It is known for its adventurous food lovers, and we believe our take on wagyu barbecue, blending authenticity, innovation, and premium ingredients, will truly resonate with the local community.”
Chubby Cattle is an elevated, all-you-can-eat Japanese yakiniku barbecue concept inspired by the success of its first Chinese hotpot location in Las Vegas in 2015, according to its website. Guests can enjoy an interactive experience grilling premium wagyu tableside in a sophisticated space that blends contemporary design with traditional Japanese influences.
Chubby Cattle’s menu features fresh cut A5 wagyu, American and Australian wagyu from Chubby Group’s own Oregon ranch, hand-crafted sushi and hand rolls, fresh seafood and Japanese-imported desserts, per a release. The restaurant offers a three-tiered pricing system, with each option including access to a buffet featuring fresh vegetables and fruits, unlimited milk tea, Japanese desserts and an extensive selection of side dishes.
Starting at $58 per person, the Silver tier includes American and Australian wagyu, sushi, seafood, and more. The Gold Tier ($78 per person) adds select Japanese A5 wagyu cuts to the first option and the Diamond Tier ($88 per person) includes exclusive cuts of A5 wagyu and premium meats.
Chubby Cattle operates in Houston through its affiliated concepts, Wagyu House, an all-you-can-eat Japanese Wagyu BBQ spot located at the Galleria and Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, an all-you-can-eat Japanese hotpot restaurant in Asiatown. The group is also expanding to open a new Chubby Cattle BBQ within San Antonio’s North Star Mall in 2027.
Currently, the Chubby Cattle Group has 13 open locations across the U.S., featuring its barbecue, shabu, and hotpot concepts. A spokesperson for the chain told MySA the chain is aiming to open the restaurant around mid-late August.