Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Hot Pot

Amazing dinner at Mokkoji Shabu Shabu Bar in Mira Mesa! For those of you who don’t know Shabu Shabu is Japanese hot pot. We ordered the surf & turf set sampler for two and chose the seafood platter with lobster, salmon, scallop, shrimp and ordered the New York cut for beef. It also comes with a garlic shrimp appetizer. Everything tasted incredible. Great vibe and atmosphere, all the staff were very friendly and accommodating with our questions, and the food comes quickly. Recommend!

Mokkoji is an absolute gem! The hot pot broth is incredibly delicious rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The restaurant is spotless and has a modern, welcoming atmosphere. What really stood out was the high quality, premium Wagyu beef melt in your mouth perfection. Everything was fresh and top notch. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a premium hot pot experience!

Finally got to try this Sukiyaki place, I saw so many people recommend it. My friend and I chose a weekday to have dinner here about 5:30pm, no need to wait, the space is open, clean and well-designed. I like the wide open style. The menu is kinda complicated, but the waiter explained pretty well, we ordered two different bases for the hotpot, one is sukiyaki, one is spicy chicken soup. Both of them are pretty flavorful, but of course, I think sukiyaki is more my preference, especially with a raw egg dipping sauce. Other than the raw egg, they also offer sesame and ponzu dipping which is similar with MOMO Paradise. We ordered 3 meat combo plus a Toro fatty belly beef plate, the 3 meat combo we chose one Kataroshin Wagyu beef, one pork belly and one lamb. They offer unlimited veggies for free. I think the best for both of us is the Toro fatty belly, which is even better than the Wagyu beef, then the pork belly is good. Lamb is somehow too lean. The experience is pretty nice and service is quick and friendly. It’s about $50 per person, probably I’ll come back again.

Everything was super fresh—from the beautifully marbled meats to the crisp veggies and flavorful broth. Loved the thoughtful presentation (even the tofu had their logo!) and the variety offered. Great service, clean setup, and overall a delicious, satisfying meal. Will definitely be back!

Meat quality is top tier. The marbling is great. Also didn’t realize they had ice cream- Thai tea was great! Service is always nice, and you pretty much get two meals as we always have leftovers

The hot pot broth was rich and flavorful, and the quality of the meat and vegetables was top-notch. We opted for the premium all-you-can-eat course, which included a wide variety of options like wagyu beef, pork, and fresh seafood. The service was attentive and friendly, with staff happy to guide us through the different dipping sauces and ingredients Overall, I'd highly recommend this place for anyone looking to try authentic shabu shabu in a welcoming atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try more of their delicious offerings!"

Food is overpriced for the quality. Broth was terrible, tasteless and it’s basically just pre-packaged chemicals. All the vegetables are one piece of carrot, a little bit noodles, broccoli, kale with enormous cheap napa underneath…service was good tho. Prob won’t return but good to try once. The owner replied. My comment to the owner's response is: I have had a lot of great experiences in different restaurants around SD and I usually share with friends or social media. However, people who is not my friends deserve to know the bad experiences when they decide to try new places instead of just trust all those good reviews. About the broth that you claimed are fresh ingredients, I am really curious what are they besides water, a few slice of mushroom, and some diced green onion. I did not need to justify myself to you at all, but I spent this time to write this comment to make sure people would choose somewhere better deserve their money than this place before you improving your business.

We came here to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and everyone absolutely loved it! I ordered the spicy pork broth and marinated flat iron — both were incredibly flavorful. They also serve yakitori, and my favorites were the chicken skin, beef skirt, and pork cheek. The service was fantastic, and all the staff looked so happy — it really added to the great vibe. We’re already planning to come back next week, and I can’t wait!