About Chubby Sushi & Ramen
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IG: socalhkfoodies The Chubby Sashimi is a must—its refined presentation is just the start, loaded with luxury bites like uni, chu toro, sweet shrimp, and more. First time trying tuna marrow, and wow—each bite was juicy, fresh, and so rich. The tuna nachos, yellowtail with jalapeño, and Chubby Roll hit all our fusion cravings. Absolutely love their creativity and unique twists. Finished off with a warm bowl of ramen—perfect for a full belly, and yes, kid approved too!
This was our first time visiting this sushi restaurant, and it turned out to be a great experience for the whole family. From the moment we arrived, the server was attentive, friendly, and patient, especially with the kids. They made sure we were comfortable, explained the menu clearly, and even offered helpful recommendations for first-time guests. The sushi itself was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The kids absolutely loved the food, which says a lot—especially with sushi. The rolls were easy to enjoy, not overpowering, and perfect for both beginners and regular sushi lovers. It was nice to see the kids excited to try different items and actually finish their plates. One standout recommendation from the server was the fried oysters, and they did not disappoint. For oyster lovers, this is a must-try. They were crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with rich flavor without being too heavy. Overall, the atmosphere was welcoming, the service was excellent, and the food exceeded expectations. For a first visit, everything went smoothly, and we left satisfied. I would definitely recommend this place to families, sushi fans, and especially anyone who enjoys fried oysters. We’ll be coming back again. 🍣
We wanted to try this place after passing it many times, and it was pretty good! The we got two lunch specials and a Chubby Angel Roll. You would be full of the lunch special alone because it’s really filling! The ramen was really good and so were the rice dishes that came with it. However, by the time I got my veggie tempura, it was super soggy since it was sitting in the dipping sauce. The sushi was also really good and refreshing. The waiters were super nice and helpful too! We would love to come back soon!
We saw this place pop up on an instagram reel and decided to come through for lunch on a week day. After sitting down, the older lady waitress was super pushy for us to order, coming back every 30-60 seconds and seemed to be annoyed that we didn’t make up our minds. Eventually two younger waiter/waitresses rotated over to us and were much more reasonable. We saw the tuna bone marrow from the reel and had to give it a try. Much to our regret, we weren’t a fan of it. It sounded fun, but it was like eating fish flavored jello and just a small bite on each side as the marrow doesn’t go through the entire bone. Other than that let down though, everything else was pretty dang fresh and yummy. The sashimi platter was cool as we didn’t expect it to come with a show. The unagi was spectacular as it was grilled perfectly, with loads of crunchy bits on the outside from the char. Overall pretty good sushi spot for this area and I’d still return to try again.
Wow, if you’re a tuna lover, this place is for you! We ordered the Tuna Lover Trio snd tried the tuna marrow, the refreshing Summer Kiss, and those addictive tuna nachos that I’m still thinking about. My absolute favorite, Salmon & blue crab and 6-piece chef’s choice sushi! Then for the rolls the Chubby Angel Roll and Brea Roll (another fav) Every bite was fresh, creative, and perfectly balanced the kind of spot you roll into once and immediately add to your regular rotation. In Downtown Brea, don’t sleep on this one! PS, they have a pickled wasabi that is so addictive! The service was great and offered inside an outdoor seating. Everything was clean. There’s a parking structure across the street and also some parking behind the restaurant.