According to recent reporting from KTAR News, Wagyu House is preparing to open its first Arizona location at Chandler Fashion Center in 2027. The restaurant is planned for 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. in Chandler, occupying the former Kona Grill space.
Wagyu House specializes in all-you-can-eat yakiniku, a Japanese BBQ dining style centered on grilling premium meats tableside. The concept highlights sought-after cuts, including American and Australian full-blood Wagyu alongside Japanese A5 Wagyu, positioning the experience around high-quality beef and interactive dining.
The restaurant is part of Chubby Group, formerly known as Chubby Cattle International, a U.S.-based food and beverage holding company founded by David Zhao. The company operates a growing portfolio of restaurant brands, including The X Pot, Chubby Cattle, Niku X, and Mikiya, as well as consumer products and the distribution of premium Wagyu and caviar…