Shabu Shabu House

Went there on a busy Friday and was quickly greeted and seated! There's a lot of options with soup base and choice of meat, and I added ramen to the hot pot as well. Overall can't go wrong with hot pot, good vibes all around!

This is by far the best shabu in San Diego. My girlfriend and I love shabu and have tried pretty much every single place there is in the area that serves hot pot. This is the best meat and broth we've had. The ramen was fresh. The broth was excellent. The meats were delightful. Kirby served us and was very personable and gave us insight on what paired well with what we were eating. The ambiance is great and the setup made it easy to be served quickly and efficiently. If you're looking to try shabu for the first time, or have had it several times, this is the place for you. The price is comparable to every other shabu place in the area so it's a win-win.

First impressions: Small/intimate atmosphere with a U-shaped bar setting. I like the individual pots. Looks like only one person running front of the house, but he's working it. The food was great! I love shabu and everything about this place enhanced the experience. The meat was on par with anywhere else I've been and I was never waiting for the next round. Well done Shabu Shabu House.

The shoyu broth was so delicious! I usually don't drink the broth when I get soup, but I finished almost all of it because it was so good. There was only one person serving the whole bar so I was surprised to see how well he was able to manage everything. We came in at a busy time so it took a bit for us to get seated and for our food to come. However, once the crowd cleared it was easier to get a hold of the server. The interior of this place is small compared to most restaurants, but I really enjoyed it here. They have good music and a beautiful cherry blossom tree painted on the wall.

We were looking for shabu shabu or hotpot place and decided to go with this place. First impression, it's very pricy. Food was not that good. Our broth was not tasty. Sauces are not good. Very expensive meat. Ambiance is alright, a small shop. It's like a bar, you sit facing other people's. Service is very hard to say since it's a one man show. The owner is seemed to be working by himself. So it's difficult to be attentive to everyone.

Looks like this draft went unfinished for a year, but we finally found a decent shabu restaurant in San Diego! Prices are unbeatable and the quality unexpectedly exceeded our expectations. Our server, Kirby, was extremely attentive, efficient, and a great caretaker during our dining experience.As for the food...It's critical for hotpot restaurants to have the trifecta of goma, ponzu, and pasteurized eggs available. I was elated to find that all three could be found here. The meat was well-marbled and delicious! Their house broth was flavorful and their sukiyaki broth was very prominent.Another hotpot restaurant we tried while in San Diego was Tabu Shabu. Although Tabu Shabu offers more variety and is more modern, we found that they were outdone by Shabu Shabu House when it came to the flavor and quality of their hotpot! Both have a similar u-shaped layout that allows for just a few servers to maintain all patrons.On the same note, Kirby was the only server handling multiple parties, but took care of every person dining at Shabu Shabu House that night. On our next trip down to San Diego, if not for the food, we'd be back for Kirby's quality of service.

Always ready to eat but usually packed. It's just because this place is so popular and the u shape gives such a social experience that you don't get to experience in other restaurants.The food is always delicious. I recommend traditional soup base for beginners but if you like spicy I recommend the spicy miso.

Came here last night for the first time. I've been wanting to try this spot. Parking lot is kind of tough so try to come early or park on the street. Walked right in on a Friday night and got seated right away. There is only one person running the place, so please be patient. Even though he was only one person he did a good job. I like that it's an individual pot and that you can choose your meat size. The price of the meal is reasonable. If you have not had the chance to try this place please stop by you will not be disappointed. Thank you Shabu House for a yummy first time experience. I will definitely be back.

The best shabu spot I've tried in San Diego! - Parking is tough, may have to park in a different plaza or street parking - Quality of meat is really good! - All soup bases and sauces made in house! - Vegetable and ramen portion just a bit small- Kirby holds down the fort well- Went on a Sunday around dinner time and there was no wait, but there are only a handful of seats around the bar so I would assume this place gets packed often

Love it!!! This place is AMAZING! And it is way cheaper than other Shabu places! Unlimited rice too! Service is lovely! And there is a parking lot down the street on opportunity rd if lot is full!