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Offensively Small Portions Delicious food but portion
Offensively Small Portions Delicious food but portion sizing was surprisingly disappointing, especially considering the very high price point. Ordered more than expected for a party of 4, paid over $450 pre tax, and still walked out hungry. Similar caliber restaurants in San Diego leave you full and still bringing home plenty of leftovers at the same price and ordered item quantity: Rare Society, Cowboy Star, Seneca, Callie, etc. all do a fantastic job on providing realistic portion sizes for the price. It's an INCREDIBLY unsatisfying feeling paying that much for food, only to consider picking up another meal on the way home because you're STILL hungry. This is the only time I have ever experienced such ridiculously small portions leaving you still hungry.
Be the first to ReplyWe had the most incredible birthday dinner here I couldn't
We had the most incredible birthday dinner here I couldn't recommend this place more! We were visiting from Sf, where we have amazing food, and this is right up there with one of my favorite restaurants! It's pricey, but you get what you pay for with the service, food quality and ambiance. A must visit if you're visiting Sd!
Be the first to ReplyThere was four of us for dinner, we made 7:00 reservations,
There was four of us for dinner, we made 7:00 reservations, which are needed a couple weeks in advance for a party of three and then we were able to add one more, for a party of four a couple days prior to our reservation. Valet parking is the only way to go was $20, plus tip. Parking lot nearby was more expensive. There's a lovely waiting area nearby when you walk in the door, velvet dark green seating, which was very comfortable. The giant projection behind the bar was amazing. The room itself was set up according to reservations, different size tables throughout. Our waiter. Alex took very good care of us explaining the menu, cocktails and food as it was all of our first time here. We all enjoyed our signature cocktails, which were very unique and delightful. It was definitely a dining experience that we very much enjoyed and would definitely come back and visit again. All dishes were unique and flavorful and there was not one dish that we did not like, my personal favorite dish was the beet salad,, I don't think I took a picture of the Wagyu fried rice that was one of my favorites as well and the short rib was very delicious, but my fillet was too, with the condiments that came along with it. I wish we would've had room for dessert, but unfortunately we did not, we will know better the next time not to order so many dishes. My compliments to the chef as this was a unique dining experience that we will be sure to come back and enjoy again. It was a delightful evening with family.
Be the first to ReplyWe Loved loved loved this place.
Do not even hesitate to go there. The ambiance was amazing and suitable for our occasion which was bachelorette dinner. We wanted a round table for 8 and even thought that was not their regular seating, the out a beautiful round table for us. The servers (Alina and Abe) were angels sent from heaven. So nice and very patient and professional. I was telling my friends that they have PHD in this field. I have been to so many fancy restaurants but their service was the best I have ever seen. Alina patiently answered our endless questions and requests with smile on the face. Abe, in the other hand took so many photos of us with us just asking for one. I was amazed. Then the food was great. A little pricy but it was not unexpected for us. The food quality was very good that definitely worth every penny. I am so glad we went there. Please experience it and see for yourself self.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing chef, amazing crew amazing all together.
I love everything here. She even makes the cabbage taste sooo good!!! Love love love XX
Be the first to ReplyA great experience all around.
Every food dish was carefully crafted and tasted so flavorful. Came with a group of 5 and tried a few starter dishes and entrees and shared everything family style which is what they recommended. The wagyu fried rice and the beet salad had so many flavors that all blended seamlessly together. The New York steak was delicious and perfectly cooked. Vibes were elegant and chic with dim lighting and loud throwback rap music from 90s to 2000s. I definitely enjoyed it but definitely a special occasion type place!
Be the first to ReplyI think Animae was our favorite meal in San Diego.
The space is super impressive and I loved the giant Iron Giant projection that was behind the bar. The bar itself made fantastic drinks that I highly recommend. I had a tea-infused gin cocktail with matcha and lemon and it was so good. Our waitress was so wonderful and really gave us amazing recommendations. I loved all her suggestions and I feel like we had the best meal because of it. We opted to split two appetizers: the Taiwanese Chicken with Szechuan peppercorn, hot honey, Thai basil aioli and the Hamachi Tataki with Asian pear, daikon, nori, chogochujang. The Taiwanese Chicken. was so crispy and juicy, with just a small kick. The Hamachi Tataki was super refreshing and tasted super fresh. For my entree, I had one of their new additions, the Ginataan with Salt spring mussel, bay scallop, shrimp, rice cake, and kabocha squash. This was fantastic. It tasted kind of like a squash soup with rice cakes and seafood floating in it. I wish I had like a hundred pieces of bread to soak up the amazing sauce. For dessert, we split the Ube Profiteroles with ube pastry cream, coconut, and cheese tuile. They were filled to the brim with ube cream and so enjoyable. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal at Animae and while it was a little pricey, it was worth it. Kudos to the waitstaff here, they were absolutely amazing!
Be the first to ReplyFood was amazing! Of course fine dining the portions will
Food was amazing! Of course fine dining the portions will always be a little on the smaller side but still delicious. We ordered the Crispy Potatoes, Wagyu Fried Rice, Cucumbers, 16oz Prime New York, and for dessert the Coffee and Calamansi Mousse. All of them were delicious, everything on the table was finished and shared between the 4 of us. The style there is family style, so what is ordered is shared between everyone. The service was amazing as well, unfortunately I left my ID in another person so I couldn't try a drink, but all my friends said the drinks were very good, Midnight in Manila had such strong taro flavors as well. Ambiance was lovely, dark restaurant and good music as well.
Be the first to ReplyFinally got to eat here for dinner last week.
All I can say is the experience was amazing. The restaurant is really beautiful and the atmosphere and vibe were cool. They play good music so that was a plus. Now this place was really out of my comfort zone as far as the menu. But I put my fears aside and went for it! I'm so glad I did! The food was like a carnival in my mouth. We ordered ALOT of items and everything I tasted was an Explosion of flavor. Service was also good and everyone was kind and very knowledgeable about the menu. This place is not cheap.. but I definitely recommend a splurge to Try it out.
Be the first to ReplyThis is our go to spot in San Diego if we want to eat
This is our go to spot in San Diego if we want to eat something nice. It has a art deco vibe inside but with hints of Japanese anime/culture. The food as always was top notch. It's like a lot of the food I grew up with but taken to another level. This is our 4th time dining here and it's just as good as the other times. The executive chef is a James Beard finalist so you know the food is going to be fire emoji The service was great as usual and the servers always go above and beyond. Funny story saw some influencers taking pics in the dark hallway going towards restroom...umm sorry to interfere but I gotta piss yo!
Be the first to ReplyI really liked the ambiance and service at this place.
The menu was fun and unique. We ordered several dishes to share and while they were good, they were nothing special. The crunchy spicy tuna was a pleasant surprise though so I do recommend that one. And also the roasted cabbage was surprisingly good and buttery. Fun place to fine if you're in town!
Be the first to ReplyIt was phenomenal.
The short rib kare kare melts in the mouth. I was scraping the plate to get more. We also had a bottle of Sancere wine, which I butchered the spelling there but that was Delicious. Get out the Gas lamp general area and go here instead. The prices are the same anyway, but taste way better.
Be the first to ReplyMy experience at Animae was phenomenal! Every single dish
My experience at Animae was phenomenal! Every single dish was flavorful & memorable. I even dined here with my toddler and baby, they were very accommodating. My favorite dish was the Kare kare, super tender and melt in your melt good. My family loved their shrimp toast. Everything was unique and all the flavors worked well together. I would definetely dine here again!
Be the first to ReplyWow.... How to even begin to describe how incredible this
Wow.... How to even begin to describe how incredible this place is! The hospitality was amazing! Everyone was super attentive and friendly! The food was delicious and was very much worth the hype! It is such a great place for any occasion from date night, celebrating a birthday, or just dining out! Special thank you to Matty for the amazing experience! :)
Be the first to ReplyMy bf and I came here last night for the first time and we
My bf and I came here last night for the first time and we had a great time ^.^ my favorites were the beet salad, cucumber salad, crispy rice, Wagyu fried rice, lamb chops and ube dessert! I wasn't really a huge fan of the bao buns but everything else we had was delicious! Our server Jeffrey was so friendly and sweet too so shoutout to him. We will definitely be back
Be the first to ReplyNew to the area and I think I've discovered my new favorite
New to the area and I think I've discovered my new favorite restaurant . Love the combination of flavors and as well as their unique dishes.
Be the first to ReplyMy fiancé and I finally got the opportunity to come to
My fiancé and I finally got the opportunity to come to Animae after many accolades from our friends. It's located in downtown San Diego, but the only downside is there's almost zero parking. Unless you want to test your luck at the Home Depot parking lot next door, you're paying $20 for their valet. Each dish we ordered was absolutely delicious. Crispy tuna rice - a fun take on the normal crispy rice we'd get at other restaurants. Super delicious and love how crispy it is! Lamb chops - the aioli it came with was delicious and they were cooked to a perfect medium Taiwanese chicken - they didn't mention it was fried chicken but we were surprised about how juicy the chicken was! It had a little cinnamon on the skin as well which was delicious Branzino - probably my least favorite, it was still good but it wasn't as flavorful as I expected it to be Ube profiteroles - so good I can eat them all day long! I love dough and ice cream The server Louie was kind and attentive. It's an up-scale, modern Japanese-fusion restaurant that's great for special occasions and large groups. I was surprised to see it so full on a Monday evening. I'd definitely come back and explore the rest of the menu if I choose to make my way downtown.
Be the first to ReplyA shout out and a big thank you to the person next to me
A shout out and a big thank you to the person next to me who recommended and ordered the Cosmopolitan with Chopin Potato Vodka for me. I got a free drink that was smooth and delicious. Good vibes amongst great folks. Pay it forward.
Be the first to ReplyFood: WOW.
WOW. WOW. I seriously was not expecting their food to be this good. This is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Diego now. All their dishes were so flavorful and unique. I cannot think of anything that could have made dishes better. My standouts were the wagyu, short rib, and spicy seabass, but every fish was so delicious you can't go wrong. Their desserts were also delicious by not being overly sweet and all of their flavors working together to create mouthwatering desserts. Hats off to the chef to one of the best meals I've had! Service: Nice and attentive staff. Our server didn't have strong opinions of "must get" dishes as she said that everything was good and she wasn't wrong! Ambiance: Their high end decor was one of a kind. We also got to see the most amazing sunset to finish off our dinner. Great for a special occasion but also suitable for big parties.
Be the first to ReplyWe were hesitant to come here.
Why? Because being Asian and getting Asian fusion don't always work out well...which we saw in some of the reviews. So our expectations were low. With that said, we thoroughly enjoyed the food and experience here! We ordered dishes that would highlight the Wagyu (cucumber salad, crab fried rice and broccoli) so it all complemented each other rather well. Wagyu was cooked to perfection, but could have been a little warmer when we got it. It was on the lukewarm side. Flavor wise, it was wonderful! Yes, it is $33 (an oz), but we didn't need a lot of it to appreciate the flavor. Wagyu is something I love but too much makes me sick, so 4oz was perfect. The egg dip brought it to another level! The crab fried rice was a great side;, so were the broccoli and cucumber salad. We threw in the lemongrass chicken out of curiosity--it was cooked to perfection and had great flavors. Only hiccup we had with this dish was the carrot purée...that was an awkward addition. Some pickled daikon or watercress salad would have been a better addition. We look forward to coming back to try the other dishes, but will definitely get the Wagyu again.
Be the first to ReplyI fell in love with the ornate geometric art deco decor.
The opulent colors and fabrics; the large round booths with luxurious velvet were stunning; the music was modern and electrifying. The service was extraordinary and the food was amazingly delicious!My partner and I ordered the roasted caulilini, coal roasted cabbage, beet salad and the short rib kare kare. Everything was Michelin quality in both stylized plating to extraordinary palate pleasing taste.We love this restaurant and we can't wait to return!
Be the first to ReplyThis is one of San Diego's best restaurants by far.
Wow. Animae has been on our list for awhile now and once we finally had a reason to go, we quickly made reservations to check out this popular place.Aesthetic, decor and vibe: Definitely on the upscale side, especially for San Diego. I'd recommend dressing up a bit, but it's San Diego, so don't stress too much, if you don't have the attire and/or time.The interior design, as well as art on the wall, was spectacular. We went on a Wednesday evening and it was definitely a whole vibe. It was perfectly dimly lit, which is rare at some restaurants. It wasn't overly bright, but also wasn't pitch black where you couldn't see who you were speaking to. Loved it.Food: Animae is best experienced family style. We got a ton of cold and hot appetizers, including plates to share. We definitely over ordered a bit, so work with your server on their portion recommendations. By the time we finished the cold and hot appetizers, we were relatively full already and at a good stopping point.Nonetheless, we handled the additional plates like champs, and were grateful to get to try more and more of Animae's signature dishes.Service: We loved, loved and loved our server. She was candid, real and super personable throughout our entire meal.My favorites of the evening were the Hamachi, Lechon Kawali, Crispy Potatoes and Taiwanese Chicken dishes. The Shanghai Crab Noodle was good, but wasn't the best I've had, unfortunately. Overall, I'm a huge fan of Animae. I would definitely come back here again. This beautiful restaurant definitely deserves their spot amongst San Diego's top-tier restaurants.
Be the first to ReplyWas visiting San Diego and got a recommendation to go here.
Had a night to myself so I was sitting solo at the bar and had outstanding service from Cor(e)y (sorry I don't know the right spelling) and his team behind the bar. I started with one of the daily specials, the hamachi collar. It was beautifully cooked and very tasty. I followed that with the wagyu wontons which were good but didn't knock my socks off. If I had another shot I would have probably gone with one of my other potential choices of the cucumber dish, which looked amazing when I saw it ordered nearby. I pushed myself to the limit and also ordered the Taiwanese fried chicken which was the absolute highlight. It was, at once, juicy and crispy. The breading was beautiful and the basil aioli really set it off. Special thanks go to the bar staff, though, who really went above and beyond to make me feel special, even as a solo diner, and prepared a handful of excellently made cocktails that were both on the menu and inspired from my suggestions about what I wanted to drink. Really top notch food and service and I would love to go again if I get the chance.
Be the first to ReplyWhy not dine like a Crazy Rich Asian? Dinner at Animae
Why not dine like a Crazy Rich Asian? Dinner at Animae may set you back at least a couple of hundred dollars, but the indulgency is worth it if you value good times, outstanding service, beautiful surroundings, and food that exceeds the hole in the wall, cheap meals that is so common among Asian establishments. They provide chopsticks which seems trivial on the surface, but two other high-priced Asian fusion restaurants in the area don't provide these utensils which takes away from the overall cultural experience.After three visits, the Turon espresso martini, short rib kare kare, coal roasted cabbage and maja kalabasa were the most memorable for me. They recently changed their entire dessert menu which threw me off because I was looking forward to their pandan malasadas which is not currently available. The menu is consistently superb from beginning (cocktails/drinks) to end (desserts). The only dish I found palatable, but bland was the Shangai crab noodles. Ironically, this is a popular dish. It's a very large restaurant, but service from Alyssa, Corey and Drew was friendly and timely. Although it was busy each time, service was calm and not rushed. The vibe here was relaxing and each visit was a pleasurable experience.Definitely two thumbs up.
Be the first to ReplyBest dining experience i've ever had.
The food was familiar and at the same time creative. The best part was when the chef started going around the restaurant greeting the people.
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