Chubby Skewers | Authentic Chinese BBQ — Restaurant in Spring Valley

Chubby Skewers — an inviting hub of Dongbei-style barbecue located in Las Vegas's Chinatown (4525 Spring Mountain Rd) —

A unique culinary experience in which patrons become grill-curators, selecting from a display of pre-assembled skewers and determining doneness over small charcoal grills. This semi-self-service approach, both informal and precise, transforms the simple pleasures of Northeastern Chinese street grilling into a carefully staged, late-night social event that thrives beneath neon lights and glossy surfaces.

The interior of the restaurant is designed with a vibrant color scheme of saturated reds, incorporating industrial elements and neon lighting that evoke the lively atmosphere of night markets, while emphasizing the communal dining experience. This design choice fosters a sense of nostalgia that favors immediacy and sensory engagement over the subdued elegance of white-tablecloth dining. Here, the process is straightforward: choose your skewers, jot down your selection, place them on the grill, and oversee the grilling transformation from raw ingredients to deliciously charred dishes.

Gastronomically, Chubby Skewers expertly balances flavors — sweetness and smoke, caramelization and marinade, fat and texture. The wagyu options create a delightful combination of rich intramuscular fat and caramelized crust, offering a flavor experience that transcends mere indulgence; each piece releases a burst of umami when grilled, enhanced by the generous seasonings available. Duck tongue and chicken wings provide an interesting contrast: the former offers a chewy, gelatinous texture that requires skill to perfect, while the latter delivers an intensely crispy skin when cooked patiently. My personal favorites include squid, wagyu, and chicken wings, all of which exemplify these complementary textural contrasts.

However, the dining experience is not without its challenges. The pricing of individual skewers, which is typically low, can escalate significantly with premium cuts, leading to a sense of anxiety regarding costs. What begins as an enjoyable exploration of variety can quickly turn into a lengthy calculation of minor charges. Additionally, the à la carte nature of the seasonings — meant to allow customers to customize their experience with spices like cumin and chili — can feel like a financial and culinary burden, resulting in a high bill.

Fried instant noodles and a selection of hot and cold small plates serve effectively as transitional dishes between skewers, adding hearty comfort and nostalgia. The kitchen's ability to prepare these additional items while maintaining the brisk pace of late-night service demonstrates strong operational capability, even as it highlights the commercial motivations behind à la carte pricing and upselling. The staff members provide necessary efficiency and friendliness,

To be candid: Chubby Skewers is a venue designed for the social experience of grilling — a space that fosters communal enjoyment, prioritizes sensory immediacy, offers extensive variety, and enhances the late-night dining experience and sociability. If one's tolerance for incremental pricing and condiment fees is calibrated generously, one will find a gratifying expertise here.

If you are particular about unit economics and naturally hesitant about the idea of accounting for each skewer, the enjoyment of this venue may be dampened by financial concerns. However, for those who appreciate diverse experiences, this establishment is definitely worth visiting. Come with an appetite, bring friends, and have the patience to navigate your own culinary adventure.

Late-night gatherings, fans of Dongbei-style skewered meats, and those who enjoy...

My wife and I have been looking forward to chubby skewers ever since day made the announcements to open in Las Vegas. As a frequent customer for their chubby cattle barbecue there was a lot of anticipation for their great establishment. The wait was not too bad we got there right before 5:00 p.m. before they open and stood in line for about 10 to 15 minutes before we got seated. Our servers were very attentive and provided excellent service. We also signed up for their membership which does provide discounts for their skewers and waive charges for coal and sauces. The membership is also good for also benefits eating at different establishments of theirs. Everything is more self-service except for the part where you order their foods away from the skewers items. You're able to experience grilling it on your own and enjoying the experience from that end.

In terms of cost I would say it would be a little more on the pricier side if we're talking about skewers alone because that amount does add up. This is not including other items you might add from their other menu. If you do not sign up for the membership which is optional the cost for our dinner was at least or would have been $80 plus before tips. And this is considering the fact that we were not super full but like good enough. If we wanted to eat more we surely could have and the cost of dinner would of at least added another $10-$20. For that amount some individuals might be hesitant to eat here because they can go to other establishments and probably get more food and variety for that amount. For example next door the chubby cattle BBQ you can probably get all you can eat for that type of money which of probably equal we what we would of spent without the membership and get probably more bang for your buck. There is a charcoal fee charge and a sauce/flavor charge too, but can be waived if you have the membership, if not that's additional cost for non-members.

Overall I think this place is a good experience, The service was absolutely amazing, the team members there were very attentive and was really helpful in explaining the whole process. I do think that because of the cost alone(non membership or being a member)and what you're getting in return might turn some people off or turn some initial customers from not really coming back because it might not...

Who doesn't love Skewers? Well, I love Skewers. I know a little about the Chubby Club Brand. For one, before all the other restaurants opened, I used to enjoy Chubby Cattle Hot Pot on Jones. It reminded me of the Chinese Hot Pot I used to go to in SD. Well, we gave Chubby Skewers a try. Get on the Yelp waitlist ahead of time. We didn't have to wait long as there were larger parties ahead of us. I loved that every table had it's own vent, charcoal and skewer holder for all cooked Skewers.

Make your way to the refrigerators and select the Skewers you want. Keep in mind that some skewers is counted as 2. For example the A5 Wagyu.

TIP: When the charcoal starts flaming, just keep turning the skewers and it will die down.

My favorites were the Wagyu, Pork and Chinese Sausage. I added salt and pepper.

Keep in mind that you get charged for everything and it can get costly. With said, I decided to join the club and become a member. It changed the pricing of my skewers from $1.30 to $1 each.

I was not a fan of the noodles and didn't like that cumin taste. To me it was horrible.

Our servers name was Soso and she was amazing!!! Very nice and she explained everything to us thoroughly. 5 STARS

Keeping in mind when you dine here that if you use the seasoning or ask for sauces, you will be charged. -$3.99 charcoal fee -$.99 cents per person for seasoning The membership gives you discounts to the other Chubby restaurants and I'm excited to visit them all.

P.S. Tables and Chairs are very low. It was a bit uncomfortable but we managed. Just like sitting at...