Chubby Cattle Wagyu Shabu House | Novi - (Near Novi, MI)

5 /5 Grace Su Ming: Delicious hot pot experience! Our waitress Kara was so great and helpful as it was our first time. Kara was very kind and welcoming and wished us happy new year. Highest quality ingriedents and beef and sides and flavorful sides. 90 mins does feel a bit rushed and the restaurant is small so over stimulating at moments with getting up so much but you get used to it. 4 people party is perfecrt, smaller space so large groups would be hard. We got silver tier and felt like we got the full experience! Will be returning! No reservations as of now and wait time was about 1 hr.

5 /5 Ruvayn Rubinstein: Incredible experience at Chubby Cattle thanks to Allen! From the moment we sat down, Allen was attentive, knowledgeable, and made the entire meal feel special. He walked us through the menu with great recommendations, kept everything running smoothly, and made sure our table never missed a beat. The service matched the quality of the food—top-tier. If you’re dining here, ask for Allen. He truly elevates the experience. We’ll definitely be back!

5 /5 c Huynh: Meekel made our experience at Chubby Cattle unforgettable. He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and even prepared his personal favorite dipping sauce for us. That kind of genuine hospitality is rare. The food quality matched the service. Every dish came out fresh and flavorful. They even have abalone on the menu, which you don’t see everywhere. The atmosphere pulls everything together with great vibes that make you want to stay longer than you planned. We’ll definitely be back and asking for Meekel again.

5 /5 Annie Phung: Honestly speaking, when I entered here, I just knew wow... because the space of the restaurant made me immersed in an atmosphere just like a miniature Tokyo, Japan, warmly welcomed by the staff, the service was very quick and kind. Honestly speaking about food, I have never eaten such a delicious hot pot like this. They surprised me when they had 6 types of hot pot for us to choose from. I really liked the tomyum hot pot and another hot pot but I forgot the name, but overall it was great for both types of soup. Especially they have all kinds of premium beef for us to choose from depending on the package level you choose, 1: Regular package, 2: Silver package and 3: Gold package, I chose the gold package, the color of the beef is very beautiful, looking at it we will know how premium this beef is, unlike the beef I ate at K pot hot pot restaurant. Here they let you eat freely, the seafood is very fresh and delicious, especially they have fresh abalone, and king crab... and the vegetables are all very fresh, in addition to hot pot they also have many dishes for us to choose from. I really like this place, I will come back as soon as possible, I really want to introduce this place to everyone. Come here to try premium beef dishes and eat freely, only this place has it in Michigan.

5 /5 Sihe Zhang: Dropped by the new Chubby Cattle in Novi during their friends & family soft opening week. They actually weren’t taking walk-ins during this time, but the manager noticed us pulling up and still welcomed us in since we’d driven quite a way to get there. That small act of kindness really set the tone for the night. We went with the Gold tier, which includes Japanese A5 wagyu, Australian A9+ wagyu, and American wagyu — all beautifully marbled and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The Japanese and Australian cuts were especially worth it. For broths, we chose the classic sukiyaki (a perfect match for the wagyu’s natural flavor with classic raw pasteurized eggs dipping) and the Japanese tomato soup base. I’m a tomato lover, so I even added fresh tomatoes from the veggie bar and some leek for extra flavor — the soup turned out rich, tangy, and absolutely perfect. The sauce station and veggie bar are self-serve, well organized, and kept fresh throughout. We also tried the lobster dumplings, wagyu tartare, and roasted bone marrow as appetizers — all flavorful, rich, and beautifully plated. And don’t miss the self-served wagyu curry rice — it’s one of those easy-to-overlook gems that totally delivers besides the meat. I’d honestly buy it if they sold it as a lunch bento! Our server, Miles, was fantastic — super attentive, explained the menu clearly, and always made sure we had what we needed, even though most of the setup is self-serve. The interior feels like a lively Japanese night market — warm lanterns, clean booths, and a fun, energetic atmosphere that still feels comfortable. Even though it’s a soft opening, everything ran smoothly and felt genuinely polished. Definitely one of the most exciting new spots in Novi. If you’re into wagyu or Japanese hotpot, this place is worth the drive.