Grill your own meat, seafood & veg skewers at this late-night Chinese BBQ joint. Affordable, fun, and smoky - perfect for groups!
Will Hartman reviews Chubby Skewers, a new Chinese barbecue spot in Midtown where diners grill their own skewers. It's a fun, smoky experience perfect for groups and late nights.
Chubby Skewers offers a unique self-grilling Chinese barbecue experience in Midtown Manhattan. Diners can choose from an extensive selection of meat, seafood, and vegetable skewers to cook at their tables, with many options affordably priced. It's a lively, smoky atmosphere perfect for groups and late-night dining, featuring a wide variety of mix-and-match seasonings and an enjoyable, interactive meal.
Chubby Skewers specializes in Chinese barbecue with a self-grilling concept. The menu features a wide array of skewers including lamb, brisket, seafood, and vegetables, with many affordable options. Recommended dishes include abalone, scallop, and wagyu beef skewers, as well as the cold noodles. While not explicitly avoided, the stir-fried noodles are considered less of a highlight compared to the cold noodles.
"Highly recommended are the abalone skewers, scallop skewers, and the wagyu beef skewers. The cold noodles are also a good accompaniment to the grilled meats."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Chubby Skewers, appreciating the unique self-grilling experience, the variety of skewers, and the late-night hours. The affordability of most skewers is also frequently highlighted.
Important Note
There can be a long wait for a table, and the restaurant can be smoky due to the self-grilling concept.
"Echoing a previous recommendation, this user advised checking out Chubby Skewers, noting there's a long wait but the food is enjoyable."
Positive"This user stated they saw stalls selling giant skewers like the one pictured at an Asian street fair near the Manhattan Bridge where Eldridge meets it."
Positive"This user recommended Chubby Skewers on W 37th for large meat skewers, suggesting it's a good option and not a 'filthy food cart'."
Positive"Chubby Skewers feels like a food hall with a huge menu and good drinks, where food is obtained from coolers."
Positive"A commenter had a positive experience at Chubby's Skewers and also suggested exploring KBBQ spots in Koreatown or visiting Russ & Daughters for lunch."
Positive"The user recommends Chubby Skewer."
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