Head to this Clairemont eatery for its take on Chinese hot pot. The menu features two different soup bases (original and house spicy) plus a variety of proteins including lamb shoulder or leg, beef tripe, goose intenstines and selection of veggies. 

Located off I-805 in Mira Mesa, this restaurant’s lure is its all-you-can-eat format. A hot bar buffet featuring everything from fried rice to chicken karaage play second fiddle to the variety of meats to cook in broth. The restaurant also offers a kit to cook at home starting at a complete meal for two which includes choice of soup base, 2 choices of meat weighing in at 6 oz each, veggie platter, ramen, steamed white rice, dipping sauces, fish balls and dashi for $46 or $76 with a stove and pot.

Veggies, tofu, rice and noodles make up the base of this Convoy pot. The AYCE format includes 6 meat combos including tofu, prime ribeye, lamb and salmon. Those with smaller appetites can forgo the all-you-can-eat format and order mains in either small, medium or large servings.

Find Japanese shabu shabu at this North Park spot where you have the option to transform your meal into a soup or porridge for additional cost. Outdoor seating is limited but ordering is available online for two or a whole family. At-home meal kits includes choice of broth, protein, dumplings, veggies and condiments.

This Taiwanese hot pot place on Convoy offers individual portions. Popular options like spicy bone soup can be customized with a selection of skewered proteins and veggies and sauces. Delivery and takeout is available.

Visit this Clairemont location for authentic old school Chinese hot pot. Skewers with quail eggs, meats and veggies to dip in the broth are self-serve and can be found in refrigerators lining one side of the restaurant. 

This Chinese import with locations throughout the U.S. and Canada specializes in shared hot pot or individual pots. The variety of soup bases range from traditional to non-spicy, seasonal and three-flavor. 

Korean hot pot at Chon Ju Jip come packed with a variety of meats or seafood plus veggies best shared between two or three people. Some hot pots to try include kimchee, tofu or seafood — each spice level adjusted to your preference.