Chubby Cattle Shabu | Philadelphia

"As far as hot pot goes, Chubby Cattle is the best in Philly. The broths are flavorful (get the tomato oxtail), and all the meat, seafood, and vegetable add-ins come in huge quantities. You order with a server for the main stuff, but there’s also a little conveyor belt that zips around the tables filled with bowls of extras in case you decide you’d like to add a handful of enoki mushrooms to your soup. This place can get busy (and doesn’t take reservations), so you should expect a long wait. Luckily, it tends to be quiet during lunch hours, so that’s our favorite time to go." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Chinatown’s restaurant scene continues to prosper with a new spot that’s serving all-you-can-eat Wagyu Shabu. Even better, it’s pretty affordable with options starting at $45 per diner." - Ernest Owens

"Chubby Cattle is a place where technology brings innovation to the traditional hot pot dining experience. Customize your hot pot with fresh and premium ingredients like Wagyu beef, handmade noodles, and vegetables that are ordered via iPad, and then delivered by conveyor belt. This creates an unforgettable meal that will make you eager to return." - George Banks-Weston

"Chubby Cattle is an all-you-can-eat place known for hot pot, which is a popular dish to enjoy with family and friends during the cold Lunar New Year season." - Diana Lu

"As far as hot pot goes, Chubby Cattle is the best in Philly. The broths are flavorful (get the tomato oxtail) and all the meat, seafood, and vegetable add-ins come in huge quantities. You order with a server for the main stuff, but there’s also a little conveyor belt that zips around the tables filled with bowls of extras in case you decide you’d like to add a handful of enoki mushrooms to your soup. This place can get incredibly busy (and doesn’t take reservations), so you should expect a long wait. Luckily, there’s usually no one in here during lunch hours, so that’s our favorite time to go." - Sydney McElwee