Shabu Shabu House
The district's Japanese shabu shabu institution, 25+ years on Convoy and run by owner Kirby, who'll walk first-timers through it — individual pots at a counter, house-made broths, goma and ponzu sauces, and rice and noodles to finish. Order a la carte by weight or go all-you-can-eat from $34.
- All-you-can-eat $34–65
- Parking: Brutal
- Details checked Oct 2026.
4646 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
Shabu Shabu House is a pricier hot pot spot in Convoy Court on Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Regulars order the Spicy miso broth — the house recommendation and the reviewer favorite and the Prime ribeye or choice top sirloin. Parking is brutal.
Parking at Convoy Court
Brutal- Fills up: Fri, Sat, Sun 6–9pm · Easiest: weekdays 2–4pm
- Shared with: RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen, The Fire Spot, formoosa, Tasty Noodle House and 4 more
RakiRaki plaza; paid lots around the corner.
Park once, walk to
- Min Sok Chon Karaoke · 1 min
- Prime Grill Korean BBQ Korean BBQ · 1 min
- Somi Somi Ah-boong · 1 min
- Sul & Beans Shaved Ice · 1 min
- Bonchon Convoy Korean Fried Chicken · 3 min
- China Max Dumpling House Dumplings · 3 min
Convoy Court guide Every lot on Convoy
Fill times estimated from Google's Popular Times for the spots in this lot. Walk times are estimates.
Good to know before you go
Diet & allergies
- Owner says the kitchen is peanut-safe; vegan dumplings and tofu for vegetarians
Cost & paying
- Two ways to order: a la carte by weight (4, 6 or 8 oz; about $19-41) with veggies, rice and noodles included, or AYCE at $34, $40 or $65 — everyone in the party picks the same AYCE tier ($34 round eye, pork, chicken and seafood basics; $40 adds top sirloin, salmon and lamb; $65 adds choice ribeye and scallops)
- Broths: traditional, shoyu and spicy miso, or sukiyaki, Japanese curry and tom yum for $3 more
- Check in on Yelp for a free soda or Thai tea, or half off an appetizer
Waits & timing
- Counter-style seating on high stools — each person gets their own pot
- Often just one person (frequently Kirby) runs the floor, and there's no sign-in list — catch his eye at the door; waits can happen even with open seats
- Weekdays dinner only from 5pm; weekends open at noon. Shabu kits to go if you call 2 hours ahead
Dessert or tea after Shabu Shabu House
- Somi Somi Get: Ah-boong: black sesame + red bean
- Sul & Beans Get: Strawberry or mango bingsoo — piled with fresh fruit
- Sunday Ice Cream Get: Split scoop of pandan and Thai tea — the most-ordered pair
Shabu Shabu House vs other Convoy hot pot
| Spot | Order | Price | Latest close | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shabu Shabu House | Spicy miso broth | $$$ | 10pm | Brutal |
| Liuyishou Hot Pot | Sukiyaki broth | $$$ | 10pm | Medium |
| YinTang Spicy Hot Pot | Original beef bone broth | $$ | 9:30pm | Brutal |
| YGF Malatang | Classic herbal beef bone broth | $$ | 9pm | Easy |
Shabu Shabu House: quick answers
What should I order at Shabu Shabu House?
Regulars order the Spicy miso broth — the house recommendation and the reviewer favorite, Prime ribeye ($26 for 4 oz) or choice top sirloin ($22), Pork belly or lamb.
Is parking easy at Shabu Shabu House?
Parking is rated Brutal for this lot at peak times. RakiRaki plaza; paid lots around the corner.
What should I know before going to Shabu Shabu House?
Two ways to order: a la carte by weight (4, 6 or 8 oz; about $19-41) with veggies, rice and noodles included, or AYCE at $34, $40 or $65 — everyone in the party picks the same AYCE tier ($34 round eye, pork, chicken and seafood basics; $40 adds top sirloin, salmon and lamb; $65 adds choice ribeye and scallops). Broths: traditional, shoyu and spicy miso, or sukiyaki, Japanese curry and tom yum for $3 more. Check in on Yelp for a free soda or Thai tea, or half off an appetizer.
Where can I get dessert or boba near Shabu Shabu House?
Somi Somi (ah-boong, 1 min walk, open until 10:30pm (11pm Fri–Sat)); Sul & Beans (shaved ice, 1 min walk, open until 10pm (10:30pm Fri–Sat)); Sunday Ice Cream (dessert, 2 min walk, open until 11pm (midnight Fri–Sat)).
Does Shabu Shabu House have any deals?
Broths: traditional, shoyu and spicy miso, or sukiyaki, Japanese curry and tom yum for $3 more. Check in on Yelp for a free soda or Thai tea, or half off an appetizer.
Shabu Shabu House hours
| Mon | 5pm–10pm |
| Tue | 5pm–10pm |
| Wed | 5pm–10pm |
| Thu | 5pm–10pm |
| Fri | 5pm–10pm |
| Sat | 12pm–10pm |
| Sun | 12pm–10pm |
How to find it
Details checked October 2026. Wrong hours, closed, or changed? Report a problem