Shabumi

5667 Balboa Ave, San Diego
(858) 268-3311

Recent Reviews

Jimii Intaglio

I was not expecting to love this place as much as i did, but i really want to go back and mess with the hotpot more! I think the prices are very fair and the food was good! No one left unsatisfied!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dave Taylor

A really fun place to experience Asian hot pot! Quality meats and veggies and fun atmosphere! Come hungry, it's all you can

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pauline Steele

I’ve been to Shabumi two times now, once to try the KBBQ option and the other time to try the hotpot option. Both times I went during lunch time so there wasn’t a wait, though it might be a different story if I went during the busy dinner hours. Because it was lunch time, the price was pretty reasonable, not sure how I’d feel paying for the dinner prices though.I really like that each person can choose between one or the other, that the table doesn’t have to choose just one. I also really liked that it’s individual grill/pot so you can individually choose ingredients/spice level.For KBBQ, I ordered the chuck eye steak, beef belly, beef bulgogi, and galbi. My favorite from these are the belly and bulgogi. You can order three meats at a time and they’re pretty quick with bringing out orders.For hot pot, I ordered black Angus chuck tender, prime chuck eye, beefy belly, and brisket point. The meat was pretty good quality and looked/tasted fresh. My friends and I chose the chicken soup base since it was the recommended one with the most flavor. I wish they offered a spicy soup base, but you’re able to make your own sauce at the bar.The salad bar was packed with lots of choices for noodles, seafood, vegetables, and other sides to add to your pot. I really liked the Japchae for their side dish too.Service was quick and the servers were attentive both times.Overall, I’d come back here again for lunch time.Parking: The restaurant shares a parking lot with Target and other restaurants. There’s plenty of parking, depending on what time of the day you go

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Assorted Vegetables, Bbqmi, Meat Choices for Hot Pot, Shabu-Shabu, Salad Bar

cool sisters 2018

Very good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

kwangsu kim

This is a shabu restaurant.Highly recommended. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brenda Lopez

Love hot pot...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dinner, Soup

Fernando Parra

First time here and no disappointment. The food is amazing!. I wasn't expecting to have to cook my own food, but definitely, a great experience. The service is great! The staff moves fast for sure. On the high end of prices but definitely worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patty Caudill

Fantastic. Quick service. Very attentive to us. (Party of 7)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Meat Choices for Hot Pot, Dinner, Soup

Cathy G.

I finally got to try them. I was pleased that they had no problem with me doing KBBQ solo. The servings of raw meat were generous, so two orders was enough--especially with all the extras available in the "salad bar" and the japchae and condiment bar. It totally fulfilled my craving. The service was friendly, if limited by broken English, and they came by to change grills without my asking. Each customer gets their own cook station with either a hotpot or grill insert. I'm going to want to return, so sure.

Maricel P.

Food is always amazing. My bf and I have been here a few times, and their food does not disappoint each time!

Nikki B.

First time I came was a few years ago, but I live in Vegas so I don't come often. But I loved this place enough to drive all the way here when I crave it! This time tho, the server was more attentive to the other tables, & would pass by whenever I needed something. Guess you really gotta press the button if you wanna order more, but other than that, loved the food, enjoyed the salad bar and the sauce bar. And will definitely come back again!

Julie S.

Wow! Where to begin? Shabumi is an excellent place to get either hot pot or Korean BBQ. The prices per meal might seem a little steep, but the endless amount of meat available as well as sides, not to mention the salad bar which had seafood that could also be grilled or boiled and plenty of sauce choices. Not only was there an overwhelming amount of excellent fresh food, but there were always servers circling who were willing to take care of anything needed at your table with a smile. Once seated we rarely had to wait for anything. If you are a sound sensitive diner, make sure you wear your noise canceling headphones. Whether it was the loud fans pulling smoke off the table grills, or the K-Pop blaring, or even the conversations at close-by fellow diners, it may sound like organized chaos to some, but to me, it was a bustling restaurant with a fun and lively atmosphere. PS: Plan ahead time wise as there is always a line out the door. We consider queuing up as part of the adventure and we only waited 30min.

Roberto Quintanar

Good place to eat Korean style barbecue, different types of meat, quite a

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Hannah W.

This is really the best Hot Pot restaurants in town! Very good price for all you can eat deal. I ate most things they had in the serve yourself bar

Rola B.

Really enjoy the all you can eat hot pot here! Flavorful meats, broths, and lots of veggies and seafood to try as well. Tasty, and we come here often since we like them so much. Service is great even when they're busy. Recommended dishes Salad Bar, Meat Choices for Hot Pot, Korean BBQ, Beef Brisket, Beef Belly Top Sirloin Steak and Beef Brisket, Sakoyaki broth Parking space, Plenty of parking

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