Mo-Mo-Paradise Mira Mesa

Name: Mo-Mo-Paradise Mira Mesa
Address: 8120 Mira Mesa Blvd 102, San Diego, CA, United States, 92126
Telephone: (858) 397-2224
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

70 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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Since its first restaurant opening in 1993, Mo-Mo-Paradise has expanded its presence to over 20 cities throughout Asia with plans to expand further throughout the rest of the world. Currently, Mo-Mo-Paradise can be found in Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, USA, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Our Mo-Mo-Paradise brand focuses on traditional Japanese “hot pot” with a modern twist. We offer a wide variety of quality international and local meats and vegetables that is cooked shabu-shabu or sukiyaki style at your table. Throughout Asia, Mo-Mo-Paradise has established a strong fan base due to our focus on fresh and varietal selections that are unmatched compared to other establishments. Our goal is to bring you the same quality and selections currently not offered at western shabu-shabu restaurants.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

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Takeout

(858) 397-2224

Delivery

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 397-2224
Website
http://www.momoparadiseusa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We are available for some private events during off hours. Please contact the restaurant directly for more details.

Location
8120 Mira Mesa Blvd 102 San Diego, CA 92126
Neighborhood
Mira Mesa
Cross street
Reagan Road
Parking details
Plenty of available parking space within the shopping center.
Public transit
Busses 110 and 921 have stops in front of the restaurant.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Traditional Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu
Multiple dates available
Our Sukiyaki is made from Japan and is bold in flavor, sweet and savory. The primary sauce for Sukiyaki is an egg sauce, which is simply a pasteurized egg beaten until creamy. Our Shabu Shabu is light and has a hint of dashi in it, which pairs well with goma and ponzu, as it is traditionally consumed in Japan. Weekday Lunch (Monday - Friday): All you can eat for $25.95 per person. Includes chuck eye, short plate, eye of round, and pork kurobuta. Weekday Dinner and All Day Weekends: All you can eat for $34.95 person. Includes chuck eye, short plate, eye of round, pork kurobuta, pork belly and chicken thigh (nabe cut).

Popular dishes

Kurobuta Pork Shoulder
A filling and beautifully marbled meat
Beef Chuck Eye
Our well balanced beef option
Beef Short Plate
A soft and rich slice of beef
Beef Eye of Round
A seasonal lean cut of beef
Pork Belly (Dinner & Weekend Only)
A natural pork cut, tender and flavorful
Chicken Thigh (Dinner & Weekend Only)
Traditional nabe cut from the most flavorful part of the chicken

Farmer's Market

Beef Shabu Curry
A Japanese curry w/ sliced beef, onions & carrots
Cabbage Salad
Fresh salad served w/ carrot ginger dressing
Buta Shabu Udon Salad
A cold pork and udon salad
Seasonal Vegetables
A wide variety of vegetables, cold noodles & tofu
Rice, Ramen & Udon
Fish Tofu, Fish & Pork Meatballs

Ice Cream

Ice Cream
Ice cream is served upon request. Ask your advisor for today's flavors

Drink Garden

All you can drink special $2.55

Assorted Jasmine & Oolong Tea
Original recipes made in-house
Azuki
Sweet red beans
Coffee Jelly
Crystal Boba
Jelly boba
Hot Water*
Made per order
Hot Green Tea*
Made per order

Batch Craft Soda

CA Produced, Gluten Free, Pure Cane Sugar

Momo Peach
Mo-mo-paradise, exclusive flavo
Cola
Diet Cola
Shirley Temple
Tokyo Melon
Mo-mo-paradise, exclusive flavor
Lemon Lime
Ginger Beer
Pink Lemonade

Cocktail

The Mo-Mo-Paradise
A sweet and floral sparkling peach cocktail made with sake and shochu, topped with peach jelly
- 12oz$7.50
Yuzu Sour
A refreshing citrus shochu cocktail garnished with mandarin orange slices
- 12oz$6.50
Lychee Nigori Shochu
A sweet and smooth lychee cocktail made with nigori sake and shochu
- 12oz$6.50

Beer

Asahi
An effervescent taste with sweetness balanced by light toasty maltiness and a mild grassy hop bitterness
- 21.4oz$6.00
Orion
An exhilarating crispness and a mild flavor developed in the semitropical okinawan climate
- 21.4oz$7.00
Kawaba Snow Weizen
A light craft beer with a soft subtle entry and a round full-bodied finish with plenty of caramel and slightly sweet citrus notes
- 12oz$7.00

Draft Beer

Sapporo Premium Draft Beer is a refreshing beer with a crisp, refined flavor and a smooth finish

Sapporo Pitcher
- 64oz$14.50
Sapporo Mug
- 16oz$4.50

Sake

Kikusui Junmai Ginjo
Light, Rich Sweet, Dry. A light premium sake with hints of fresh cantaloupe, banana, and citrus overtones followed by a medium body
- 10oz$15.00
- 24oz$35.00
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo
Light, Rich Sweet, Dry. A soft premium sake offering high complexity, elegance in taste, and a subtle sweetness combined for a balanced aroma
- 24oz$50.00
Sho Chiku Bai Premium Junmai
Light, Rich Sweet, Dry. A well balanced junmai sake that offers harmonious accents of fruity flavors and wheat with an exceptionally smooth finish
- 10oz$7.00
- 24oz$13.00
Ozeki Dry Fancy Junmai
Light, Rich Sweet, Dry. A dry, yet refreshing fruity flavor with a crisp finish
- 6oz$6.00
Ozeki Nigori
Rich Sweet, Dry, Light. A cloudy unfiltered sake retaining the finest rice sediments to create an amazing, velvety smooth, and rich flavor
- 12.7oz$12.00
House Warm Nigori Sake
Light, Rich Sweet, Dry. A hot sake with a fruity, silky, and sweet finish
- 4.5oz$5.00
House Warm Sake
Light, Rich Sweet. A hot sake with a smooth, clean finish
- 5oz$30.00

Shochu

Iichiko Seirin Shochu
Light, Rich Sweet, Dry. A subtly sweet barley shochu filtered through bamboo charcoal, giving a clear and distinguished flavor
- 6.8oz$18.00
- 25.4oz$35.00

What 70 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

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JoannaD
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is of High quality and its always an enjoyable experience every time we dine in and staff are friendly and place has good vibes.
P
Pecky
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food5service1ambience5
The waitress named MaiMai(I’m not very sure what her name is) has a very bad attitude. I’ve been working in the restaurant as a waitress for almost ten years. Every time I went to the restaurants I always tried to understand all the servers that different people has different skills of working, I’ve never judge them. I was looking for coming to Mo Mo Paradise because this is my favorite restaurant, I love the food and especially the service that the servers are always very nice. Even you’re already charged 18% for the service, I don’t mind at all and I always tipped some extra because I know that 20% tips and more are better. I tried to understand that maybe she’s new, But if you let her stay by her own, she’s probably not new and you have to trust her that she’ll be good enough to run everything. At first I came in the restaurant, she came to me and didn’t say anything(just keep looking at me and waiting for me to say something first), so I told her that I had a reservation for 3 people at 1:15 pm (she’s still keep staring at me) and asked me “Name?” She did a finger sign and turned around. I wasn’t sure so I asked my friend that did she tell us to wait or to follow her(we thought maybe she’s wanted us to follow her) So we followed her to the table and she’s turned around and saw us and look very upset, So I asked her that I’m not sure if you tells us to wait or follow you and she’s said I told you to wait and she’s still look very upset, then I said sorry to her I didn’t hear what you said, so she doesn’t respond and just left. We’re not happy by the time we stayed there. Every time we called her, she came to our table and just stand still without saying anything at all, so we have to say it first. She’s never say thank you or you’re welcome like the servers naturally do. She doesn’t greet customers and never smile. (I’m sure her english is better than mine) But when the manager came in, she’s now looking so happy and very talkative.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Overall, it's overrated. We tried for weeks to get a dinner table and they are always booked. We ended up getting a table on a Monday evening after trying for weeks to get in on a weekend. In comparison to other hot pot restaurants, it's overrated and on the pricey side. The food was "ok". The service was "ok", not a bad experience, but our server disappeared for long periods and forgot the water and hot tea we asked for. Also, they put a 18% service charge on the bill, so just be aware of that so you aren't surprised.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Very disappointed with the food quality. Won’t be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was very good. Self serve your veggies and condiments and drinks. Broth and meat was delicious. Our first time and kids really enjoyed. They also served ice cream and it was so delicious, it was home mad ice cream and not store bought ice cream.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
This place is awesome, the food is yummy. The service is kind of whack, but all you have to do is flag a worker down to get more of whatever you want. Don’t let these negative reviews detract you from trying this place.
DA
DarylA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
Only a choice of 4 meats and 2 broths for a table of 4.
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A8000family
Orange County
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Our dinner w the family was fine. Our server, though, seemed distracted. Very little eye contact and not engaging when we asked questions We had to ask a couple times for the beer we ordered. We’ve been here a few times and had better customer service previous times.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience4
I have been here 4 times and before today always had great friendly service. But today was different, we made a reservation and the people in front of us who were waiting to get checked in did not have a reservation but were seated before us while we had to wait for a table. When we were checking in I asked if we can sit at a different table and we were told no, even though we were the second party for dinner time. We felt rushed to eat and I understand there is a time limit but we still had to wait for our broth, and time to get everything hot. We were only given a 15 min warning abruptly and we didn’t realize time went by so fast. The server just said you have 15 mins what kind ice cream would you like… and when he served the ice cream he just gave us a check and didn’t say anything! This was basically a hint to us to hurry up and get out without saying anything . I specifically came here to celebrate my birthday with a friend. The food is always amazing but unfortunately the service has gone downhill. This was my go to spot before but I don’t think I’ll be returning. If you don’t want to feel like a number and they just want you $$ then please don’t come here!
ER
ErnieR
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service. We highly recommend Mo-Mo Paradise and gave them 5 stars.
AC
AmyC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
Food is great. They offer a large selection of vegetables and meats are very good. However, our server was rushing us all the time and checked on us only once within the 90 minutes that we were there. 45 minutes after we were seated he told us that it was last call, which made us rushed and he was rushing to get us out within the hour. Overall food is great, but if you do not like to be rushed, pick a different place.
JP
JoPa
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Grey was a good waiter.
AC
AliciaC
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
I love it that it's self-serve style now. I can pick whatever I want rather than wait for the server. Meat cuts were excellent! We enjoyed our meal thoroughly.
RL
RogerL
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience1
Food was average for the price you pay. Server knocked over the entire sauce tray and got all over our clothes. Was only really given a half-hearted apology and some napkins to clean up. Much better options in SD that offer good value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant EVER! Food is amazing. The meat is very good. I recommend the beef chuck-eye. Momo paradise is simply amazing.
PJ
PJconic
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
The items/selections are very few and for the price I think it’s a bit over.
S
Sayon
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great quality meats and excellent service by multiple staff members. Mira Mesa gem.
GD
GDebss
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
It was ok, drinks, sides is all self serve but they still add 18% gratuity for the 2-3 times your waiter comes and asks you if everything is fine. We had a party of 3.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We keep coming back to Mo-mo Paradise. Great quality meat. Great service. Good selection of fresh veggie. Very reasonably priced.
T
Tanya
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was great! Definitely recommend!
SH
SarahH
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Momo paradise is paradise. Great broths, I love how the veggies and add-on ingredients are set up like a salad bar, so they are accessible on demand. You only have to order the meet, which came quickly. Great ambience, nice warm lighting, friendly servers. 15/10
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Poor service.
JL
JeremiahL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Servers were really customer centered and food was delicious
l
lenny
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Our waiter was excellent. He was very friendly and informative. The food was awesome & fresh. However, our hostess wad already in a bad mood when we walked in 10min early & told our guests that were running a little late over the phone that there were no reservations for 6 during that time. However, I dont believe she checked in the system because she later asked me if my reservation was for 6 & then she just left.
SD
epicuriousSD
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Overall, not impressed and will not be back. Everything was poor to average.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite hot pot spot. Price is a bit on the high side but meats are good quality.
KW
KevinW
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
The first waitress had a bad, impatient attitude towards us that really upset us. However, all the other staff treated us well with respect. Food is fresh and great but the restaurant should not use excuses like "We are short of staff/short of meat" to affect our dining experience. After all, we were charged 18% mandatory tip for this meal, we deserve better than that.
F
Fred
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
I really wanted to like this place. Especially because the other hot pot place on Miramesa, Shabuworks, is absolutely terrible with service and are very rude. But Momo was bad in another way. They are horrendously underprepared in their staff and didn't want to bring out any orders. We came on a Saturday, reservation for 1pm, but didn't get sat until 1:20pm. It wasn't even that crowded and there were a ton of open tables. Service was so slooooow. I consistently wanted to order but they only let me order 4 plates at a time. Each time they brought out the order, we ate them almost right away. Most of the time was just spent waiting. There was one point where we sat there for 20 minutes just waiting for an order. They just kept saying the orders aren't ready yet. How are you this underprepared when its not crowded, the restaurant has been open for a long time now, its an AYCE place, AND you have a mandatory service charge? C'mon... The shabu shabu broth is very very bland. I think it tastes the same as water with a little bit of salt and nothing else. The Tonkotsu was better but was overtaken by the chili oil. Both are mediocre and have a ton of room for improvement. The manager was nice, but the server didn't seem to care that we spent 90% of our time just waiting. Definitely feel like I was scammed out of my money here because its an all you can eat place with a 90 minute time limit and they stall so much and make you wait.
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vin619
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
ever since they opened I've been a fan love it , everytime we have out of town guests we bring them to momo.
AD
AbbieD
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
No flavor, really pricey for bland food. Customer service was ok but I don’t think we’ll give this place a second chance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time dining there and the servers were kind enough to show us how to cook things properly. Overall the food was fantastic and plenty of selection for vegetables as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was a good service and delicious!! It was very similar to a Japan Nabezo, so I felt like I was in Japan.
MD
MDiego
San Diego
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
No outdoor seating . The meat selection was good and brought to the table but self service to get veggies and drinks .
SA
SeifA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good spot! We went to the one in Tokyo it’s different from This one but still good
OS
OlinaS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall2food4service1ambience4
I don’t like time limit when I have a buffet meal.
SO
SanhtiO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Really good ayce hot pot! This was my third time here in two months! Thats how good this place is!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. High quality meat. Fresh veggie. Great service.
J
Janna
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2021
overall3food5service1ambience4
Food was good as always but I've found that service is inconsistent. Plates and cups were not at the serving stations and only 5 chopsticks at our table.
CL
ChristyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good place for gathering and celebrating. Definitely make reservations
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall1food4service1ambience1
Trash services! Never go to this place unless you want to be treat like they are the ones who pay you. Never had such a terrible experience and definitely will not go to this place in the future! Almost every server has issues with us after we complained about the unfair treatment of the assigned server. Also they said they are going to take 18% service fee as tips no matter what quality the service is. That’s probably the main reason why those servers don’t care at all.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Mo-Mo-Paradise Mira Mesa using the Order Online button. Mo-Mo-Paradise Mira Mesa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (858) 397-2224.

Mo-Mo-Paradise Mira Mesa is rated 4.3 stars by 70 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 40 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(858) 397-2224

Delivery

Order online

8120 Mira Mesa Blvd 102 San Diego, CA 92126

Additional information

Cross street
Reagan Road
Neighborhood
Mira Mesa
Hours of operation
Daily 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of available parking space within the shopping center.
Public transit
Busses 110 and 921 have stops in front of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.momoparadiseusa.com/
Phone number
(858) 397-2224
Private party facilities
We are available for some private events during off hours. Please contact the restaurant directly for more details.

Mo-Mo-Paradise Mira Mesa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Traditional Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu

Ice Cream

Seasonal Vegetables

Shabu-Shabu

Soups & Sauces Selection

Shabu-Shabu

Tomato

Tonkotsu

Sukiyaki

Meat Selection

Kurobuta Pork Shoulder

Beef Chuck Eye

Beef Short Plate

Beef Eye of Round

Pork Belly (Dinner & Weekend Only)

Chicken Thigh (Dinner & Weekend Only)

Farmer's Market

Beef Shabu Curry

Cabbage Salad

Buta Shabu Udon Salad

Seasonal Vegetables

Rice, Ramen & Udon

Fish Tofu, Fish & Pork Meatballs

Ice Cream

Ice Cream

Drink Garden

Assorted Jasmine & Oolong Tea

Azuki

Coffee Jelly

Crystal Boba

Hot Water*

Hot Green Tea*

Batch Craft Soda

Momo Peach

Cola

Diet Cola

Shirley Temple

Tokyo Melon

Lemon Lime

Ginger Beer

Pink Lemonade

Cocktail

The Mo-Mo-Paradise

Yuzu Sour

Lychee Nigori Shochu

Beer

Asahi

Orion

Kawaba Snow Weizen

Draft Beer

Sapporo Pitcher

Sapporo Mug

Sake

Kikusui Junmai Ginjo

Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo

Sho Chiku Bai Premium Junmai

Ozeki Dry Fancy Junmai

Ozeki Nigori

House Warm Nigori Sake

House Warm Sake

Shochu

Iichiko Seirin Shochu

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