Welcome to Chubby Group’s world of innovative Asian dining, where concepts like Chubby Cattle BBQ, Chubby Skewers, Wagyu Master and NIKU X reimagine what variety, experience and value can mean for today’s diner. It’s the kind of fast-growing, cross-border business that East West Bank is well-equipped to support. In the competitive landscape of restaurant entrepreneurship, Chubby Group has quickly become a standout with a valuation of more than $500 million. Co-founded by “Forbes 30 Under 30” entrepreneurs Harby Yang and David Zhao, along with COO Joyce Li, the company has scaled rapidly through vertical integration, smart use of technology, and inventive branding.