Great service and delicious hot pot! The spicy miso with pork belly was fantastic. Would absolutely come back.

The quality of the ingredients speaks for itself -- fresh vegetables, perfectly sliced meats, and broths that actually taste like they were made with intention, not shortcuts. You can tell everything is prepared in-house, and it makes a difference. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What I really appreciate is how simple and authentic the whole experience is. No unnecessary noise, no over-the-top presentation -- just great food done right.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's the kind of place where you can actually enjoy the process of cooking and take your time. Service is also on point. The staff knows what they're doing, they guide you if it's your first time, and they don't rush you. Overall, it's one of those places you come back to -- not because it's trendy, but because it consistently delivers. read more

Yummy delicious food and good service! Was seated immediately on arrival. Would come again! read more

Shabu Shabu House - Sukiyaki broth with veggies - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

The broth was really tasty and all of the meats and veggies were fresh and had great flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wasn't a fan of the seating arrangement and having to reach across the counter to reach the broth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was great and took the time to show us how he likes to enjoy his hot pot! read more

The service was fast and there was a good selection of vegetables and toppings. I also appreciate the sauces on the side. There is a sesame and ponzu sauce. read more

Amazing place! The quality of food is really worth the trip! I ordered the traditional broth with top sirloin and it comes with rice and either ramen or udon. My family loved it! read more

Ate here with two friends and we were served immediately. Staff member gave us their full and undivided attention. Made sure we each had a bowl of soup, vegetables and noodles on the table. Everything was hot and fresh and served fast. Great for groups. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not bright at all, perfect lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very high seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music played is great while eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Shabu Shabu House - Traditional broth - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Best shabu shabu in town by far !!! I the sauce are the best and the quality of the meat also

Food was outstanding! I go to a bunch of them, but this is one of my favorites. This place has much better flavor than the others in my opinion. Please is great! read more

Loooved this shabu spot in Convoy! We had no trouble getting a resy over the phone for a party of 4 on a Saturday night. It's a small, quaint spot with majority seating at the bar and two tables that seat 4 people each. We all ordered a la carte and I felt that the portions for the protein and veggies were enough to make us full. Broths were delicious! My faves were the sukiyaki and spicy miso. I think only two people were working on the floor, but they still managed to check on our table regularly :). Only con is parking is sooo tough in this area esp on a weekend but that's nothing new. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Awesome place, still love it, the quality is great, did the AYCE this time and it was delish[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

First time here and it was delicious. The spicy miso was my choice of broth (house recommendation) with prime rib and it was great. We arrived when they opened and beat the rush. Will definitely return to try the other broths and meats. read more

Been going to Shabu Shabu house for years now but finally got time to write a review. Located in one of the busiest lots in Convoy, parking is always a pain in the butt but luckily there is plenty of street parking nearby. Just have to walk a couple of blocks if needed or there is a pay for parking lot half a block away as well. The restaurant has been consistently good over the last ten years that I have been coming here. The broth, the meat, veggies etc have not changed a bit. They have two tables close to the entrance for a party of four, otherwise everyone sits around a U shaped table with multiple stations to cook at. My go to is always the Rib Eye and I find the medium size to be enough to fill me. You get a plate of assorted veggies and tofu and two dipping sauces. My broth selection to cook the meat in is always spicy miso, though they also have Sukiyaki or plain water with some seaweed that you can flavor to your liking using the garlic, radish and green onion bottles they provide. The spicy miso is the way to go though. Since I like it spicy, I also ask for the ghost pepper which is added to the ponzu dip and gives a nice spicy kick to the meat when you dip it in the ponzu after cooking. Overall the service is fast and always good quality meats and veggies. My go to for shabu shabu in San Diego. read more

Shabu Shabu House - Prime ribeye size medium with accompanying veggies and dips - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

This place is so amazing for fresh food and easy access to service. The place is always playing music that is fun and at the perfect volume for conversation. read more

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Nice shabu place with a lot of variety. The meat and seafood are fresh and taste great with the soups. Service is excellent and attentive. Recommend stopping by if you are in the area! read more

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The broth options were flavorful, especially the spicy miso, and the ingredients tasted fresh, but some of the meats were a bit too thin and felt overpriced for the portion size. read more

Went to celebrate my friends birthday. The food was delicious and completely worth the price and wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small restaurant but very good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The steak was delicious. I love shabu shabu and this particular place is one of the best I've had in San Diego. The server was so nice and friendly. I'd definitely recommend going. read more

Fun individual Japanese hot pot! Variety of broths to choose from, my favorites are the sukiyaki and miso (without spicy). They have AYCE and a la carte options. Veggie plate and rice or noodles come with your order. The veggies have been consistently fresh and tasty, and pork is my go to. I just love having lots of foods to pick at and the flavors are light. You can order beer or other drinks from here as well. Overall just a casual feel here and I love that. Also, Kirby is a Superman serving everyone in the restaurant almost always by himself! read more

Shabu Shabu House - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really nice set up super welcoming[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] fast service good food [[HIGHLIGHT]]calm ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] extremely fulfilling [[HIGHLIGHT]]good smell[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] not as expensive read more

Shabu Shabu House - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service and yummy soup bases. Went in at 4:30 on a Saturday and there was no wait. Will come back again for our hotpot fix! read more

Shabu Shabu House - Inside - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

An awesome spot with great food and service. Didn't try the AYCE since the large fills me up. Would I come back? Yes. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has Amazing service and Great vibes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is really yummy and lots to pick from read more

Shabu Shabu House - They give you a bunch of veggies and you pick your own broth - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious shabu shabu, I order today chicken and ribeye in a Tom Yum base and was amazing great service as always. Thanks!!! read more

Shabu Shabu House - How to prepare your Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Good food, good Sirloin and good Udon noodle! The raw egg is also good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Norma service. Will come here next time. read more

Shabu Shabu House - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

One of the OG hotpot place in San Diego. The whole restaurant is bar style seating, except for two 4 seater tables. So if you're going to attend as a group of 5 or more, it would be a good idea to call in and make a reservation. You can do All You Can Eat (AYCE) or a la carte. With AYCE, there are different tiers based on the meats and if you want seafood or not. With a la carte, you can order regular or large sizes of whatever meat or seafood. There are also 3 different soup bases to choose from: spicy miso, sukiyaki, or lemon grass. I usually do a large order of the lamb with the spicy miso and take half home because I can't finish it all. Also, if you like spicy, ask for the spicy drops! I love spicy and 2 to 3 drops is plenty spicy. You will get a dish of veggies, rice, and you can pick between udon or ramen to complement your protein. There are 2 different sauces that you can dip everything in. Just be aware that if you come at the wrong time then you will have to wait for a spot to sit because of the nature of the bar style seating. read more

Shabu Shabu House - Large lamb with spicy miso. - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Excellent price, food and service, I completely recommend Best Shabu Shabu in town by far read more

Food is delicious! Customer service is amazing because Kirby guides you on how to eat the food correctly so it tastes amazing! He also helps you create a dipping sauce that goes great with any protein you choose! I love coming here any chance I get. My favorite broth is the spicy miso with udon or ramen noodles. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is great too because there is background music that isn't too loud so you can have a conversation with person(s) you are with.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Shabu shabu was authentic and tastes really great! The staff was also kind and nice:) read more

Awesome food and service!! I really enjoy the spicy miso broth, high quality of meat! read more

Shabu Shabu House - Spicy miso broth - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

Tried this for a girl's night out, super friendly and would absolutely return! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the atmosphere too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Great food! Kirby is the best! Y'all must eat the food! The hot pot is nice! Mmhmm! Not too pricey either nuhuh!

Best hot pot in town! Kirby is the kindest and you won't be disappointed. I usually get the Choice Top Sirloin with Spicy Miso broth.

Love coming here on a cold night, shabu shabu definitely hits the spot when it's cold. Parking is rough in the Convoy area in general, so I highly suggest parking down the street to avoid the crowded parking lot. Thank goodness for Kirby! We've been coming here for years and Kirby always takes great care of us. I suggest arriving close to opening as seating is limited and there can be a wait. We get the original broth, udon noodles, and white rice with prime beef; a medium size is plenty of food! The broth is umami and everything always tastes delicious. If you're a spice lover, ask for the spicy drops; be warned that it's made with ghost peppers. We will continue to come back here, it's one of our staples! I will always recommend to anyone who loves shabu shabu! read more

Love this place. Kirby is the best. My favorite is the tom yum base with beef. I also like the pork belly and salmon. Great place to bring friends. read more

I am a sucker for a rainbow of vegetables and multitude of toppings being served with my hot pot. And the mushrooms! everything is so good, but the spicy miso is to die for! There was only one guy serving the round table and he killed it! read more

Shabu Shabu House - Japanese Near Me - San Diego, California

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Always an amazing experience. Solid and love that it doesn't change. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels very home and comfy every time I come.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Have been here a couple times over the last decade or so and it has been extremely good each time read more

Ive been coming here for awhile and its the best place ever, I show so many of my friends this place. I highly recommend the TomYum broth!

Perfect for the shabu shabu purist! I don't often eat enough to justify AYCE, so Shabu Shabu House was perfect for me. It's a humble spot that serves VERY good shabu. We tried the sukiyaki and Tom yum broths which were both really flavorful. But after tasting their sauces, we should have gone with the plain kombu and water because the sauces were the most flavorful shabu sauces I've ever had at a restaurant! The New York beef slices were huge and the shrimp we got were super fresh. The best part of non-AYCE shabu is taking the leftovers home. We now have delicious broth for tomorrow's lunch. :) Overall, we were really impressed and we'll definitely be back! read more

This was more than amazing. I love Shabu Shabu and this is one of the best I had. The food is delicious, the portions are generous and the owner is very nice. If you want excellent service and excellent food, this is the place. read more