SHABU-WORKS – Japanese
Steaming pots of rich Tonkatsu and aromatic spicy broths take center stage at this lively shabu-shabu destination, where the air is filled with the savory scent of simmering bone broth and golden Japanese curry. Diners immerse themselves in a communal feast, swishing ribbons of marbled USDA Choice Wagyu and tender grass-fed lamb through bubbling cauldrons alongside plates of crispy, ginger-scented chicken karaage. This modern, high-energy space invites guests to linger over an endless parade of premium meats, turning every meal into a hands-on celebration of bold flavors and shared discovery.
9841, Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92131 +18588605730 https://www.shabuworks.com/mira-mesa0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
All You Can Eat Shabu
Includes premium meats, seafood, and access to the extensive hot and cold buffet bar featuring karaage, Japanese curry, and fried rice.
- AYCE Shabu-Shabu Experience - $32.99: Customizable hot pot with choice of signature broths, premium meats, seafood, and access to hot and cold buffet bar. Available at: dinner, lunch
Premium Meats
Included in the All You Can Eat price.
- Angus Beef Belly: Thinly sliced premium Angus beef belly Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Collar: Thinly sliced pork collar Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grass-Fed Australian Lamb: Premium grass-fed lamb Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- USDA Choice Wagyu Beef: High-quality USDA Choice Wagyu Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Broths
Choose your soup base for the hot pot.
- Tonkatsu Pork Bone Broth: Rich pork bone base Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Curry Broth: Spicy Japanese curry base Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tokyo Broth: Signature spicy broth Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Buffet Bar Items
Included with AYCE dining.
- Chicken Karaage: Japanese style fried chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Curry: Savory Japanese curry sauce
- Fried Rice: Seasoned stir-fried rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Bingsu Snow Bar: Korean style shaved ice with various toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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