Shabumi

San Diego, CA · Hot pot restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in San Diego
#860
of 3838 restaurants
City Percentile
62%
rating percentile
Address
Shabumi, 5667 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
Phone
(858) 268-3311
Website
shabumi.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Shabumi is a restaurant located in San Diego, CA. It is one of 3,838 restaurants listed in San Diego. Its 4.5-star rating is above the San Diego city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Shabumi

Located conveniently on Balboa Avenue, Shabumi has been serving San Diego since 2008 as a local favorite for all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu and Korean BBQ. Guests can enjoy a unique self-serve bar stocked with a wide variety of fresh vegetables,... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday12 PM–9 PM
Tuesday12 PM–9 PM
Wednesday12 PM–9 PM
Thursday12 PM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 GeorgeCarlin23 · Jan 2026

This is my number one pick for Korean BBQ. One of the best features about Shabumi is everyone gets their own heating element/ burner. I love that, if someone has food allergies, you don't have to worry about it like you would at other places where you have to share the burner. Major plus for that. In addition to the Korean BBQ you can also order hotpot which is the soup/broth style of cooking. I prefer the BBQ being a BIG meat eater. The staff is quick and polite. They keep a pretty good eye on you while eating so they can offer more food before you run out, if they happen to not see you feel free to use the call button located at each table but it's usually not needed. I love this place and will keep coming back time and time again. My only wish was they had a soda machine for free refill

★★★★★ 5.0 Jamie Hann · Mar 2026

We had such a great experience here! The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely friendly! they check in often, refill items quickly, and make sure you have everything you need without being intrusive. You can tell they really care about their guests’ experience. The food was delicious, with a great selection for both hot pot and Korean BBQ. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the quality was consistent throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is also very clean and well-maintained, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. The only small thing to note is that on busy nights and weekends, they can have a bit of a hard time keeping up with the side bar but that’s honestly understandable given how packed they get. Even du

★★★★☆ 4.0 Khazy Fukabori · Mar 2026

Our Go-To Hot Pot Spot! 🥩🥗 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ​Shabumi is amazing, and we always go here whenever we’re craving hot pot! The meat and veggie options are always fresh, and the selection is massive. ​What keeps us coming back: ​The Staff: They are truly incredible. They are so attentive and proactive, always asking what else we need or want to order. ​Kid-Friendly: We love bringing the family here; the team is very welcoming to children. ​The Vibe: It’s a very clean and well-maintained space. ​Pro-Tips for Diners: ​Timing is everything: We love a quiet weekday lunch. Evenings and weekends get very busy, and because it’s so full of bubbling pots, the air can get quite "moist"/steamy. ​A Note for Management: We really appreciate how clean you keep the restaurant, but using Fabuloso near the kitchen during d

★★★★★ 5.0 Candice Cano · Jan 2026

Visited Shabumi for the first time yesterday and had an excellent meal. Service was great as was the food! My son and I both chose Hot Pot, my husband chose Kbbq. You are allowed to share which is awesome. The kbbq was delicious. All meats and veggies were fresh, sauce bar was excellent as well.. loved the garlic w serranos. Will definitely return!

★★★★★ 5.0 Cero Grubs · Jul 2025

One of the coolest experiences! First time having both, Korean bbq and hot pot at the same table ! We first did the Korean bbq we got several meats. My top two was the galbi and the spicy bulgogi. Then we did the hot hot pot. You get to choose the broth you want, and then get noodles, meats, veggies, & more from the salad bar. My favorite combo was the glass noodles with the top blade steak. Second was the ramen noodles with the seafood protein( lobster, shrimp, crab, & crawfish). They also have alcohol drinks I haven’t seen before ! Finished off with some Korean ice cream ! Service was great and the restaurant was clean which is always a plus !

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Women Owned ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol ✓ All You Can Eat ✓ Beer ✓ Comfort Food

Services

Hot pot restaurantAsian restaurantBuffet restaurantKorean barbecue restaurantShabu-shabu restaurant

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