Kanpai BBQ & Shabu - All You Can Eat

On Convoy, Kanpai BBQ & Shabu brings two table-side rituals together: grilling cuts of meat and cooking shabu-shabu in broth. Diners can choose one format or combine both; the restaurant’s website lists US$39.95 for the Saturday and Sunday lunch combo and US$47.95 for dinner. The meal unfolds around the pot and grill, with broths chosen by each diner and a selection of meat, vegetables and sides. It is not a self-service buffet, but an all-you-can-eat format in which food is cooked at the table.

Customers often highlight the choice of two broths, the freshness of the meat and the appeal of trying hot pot and barbecue in one visit. During busy periods, some mention confusion with the waitlist; other reviews say the ingredient range may be smaller than at places devoted solely to hot pot. Allow extra time, especially at weekends, and choose the format deliberately: the combo makes sense if the group truly wants both styles, not simply to add options to the bill.

The restaurant is at 3904 Convoy St, Units 114–115, San Diego, CA 92111; the phone number is (858) 737-4253. It opens from 4 to 11 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Published prices apply to specific menus and may vary by seating; check the menu to see which tier includes premium cuts and whether the group must choose the same format. Convoy is known for its Asian restaurants, but parking in the plazas can become difficult at peak times: arriving early helps you avoid adding another wait before dinner.