Immersive all-you-can-eat Wagyu chain plates up first Austin location

There’s a new steer in town as Chubby Cattle BBQ, an all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue chain, enters the Austin market. The restaurant is located at Barton Creek Square (2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy.), a Barton Creek mall. A press release confirms the restaurant’s upcoming arrival but does not give an opening timeline.

Chubby Cattle specialized in yakiniku barbecue, a broad term referring to grilled meat in general, and small pieces in contemporary restaurant parlance. It is commonly connected to Korean barbecue, but diners can expect Japanese meats — in this case, a lot of Wagyu — and a slightly different grill inset in the table.

“We’re excited to bring the Chubby Cattle BBQ experience to Austin,” said Chubby Group co-founder David Zhao in a press 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.”