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Animae

Name: Animae
Address: 969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA, United States, 92132
Telephone: (619) 432-1225
Price range: 51 $ et plus
Rating: 4.8

51 $ et plus

Asiatique Contemporaine

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2 personnes

23 nov. 2024

19 h 00

Réservée 73 fois aujourd'hui

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Bien pour les occasions spéciales
Idéal pour les cocktails créatifs
Innovant

ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Malarkey’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.

Pourquoi ce sont des Perles rares

Chef de cuisine : Brian Malarkey

MICHELIN Plate
2022

De la part des éditeur·rice·s d'OpenTable: La cheffe américaine d'origine philippine Tara Monsod fait passer la cuisine fusion au niveau supérieur dans cet espace Art déco très branché. Attendez-vous à des versions opulentes de classiques tels que les oreilles de porc croustillantes et le kare kare. Monsod est l'une des rares cheffes du pays à mettre la cuisine philippine sur le devant de la scène gastronomique. Cette approche lui a valu de nombreuses récompenses, dont une prestigieuse assiette MICHELIN.

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Informations supplémentaires

Style de restauration
Raffiné
Prix
51 $ et plus
Cuisines
Asiatique Contemporaine, Californienne, Grillade
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun–jeu, dim 17H00–21H00 ven, sam 17H00–21H30
Numéro de téléphone
(619) 432-1225
Site Internet
https://animaesd.com/
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue de VIlle
Installations pour groupes privés
The Great Gatsby-meets-Madmen-meets-The Matrix interior is a fantastical futurist’s journey, transporting diners to the Shikoku firefly forest in Japan, an event venue that’s both ethereal and theatrical. ANIMAE is the perfect space to host and celebrate your special events.

Lieux
969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA 92132
Primé
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Quartier
Centre ville / Gaslamp
Rue transversale
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Assis au comptoir, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Droit de bouchon, Non-fumeur, Salle à manger privée, Vin, Vue

Expériences

Thanksgiving at ANIMAE
123,27 $ US par personne
Seulement 28 nov. 2024
Celebrate thanksgiving with Chef Tara at ANIMAE! 4 course prix fixe menu to be released soon. $110 per adult, $42 per child You have reserved the table for 2 hours from the time of your booking. We kindly ask that your experience does not exceed this time in order to seat other reservations on time.
Kamayan Christmas at Animae
123,27 $ US par personne
Seulement 24 déc. 2024
Join Chef Tara Monsod for an incredible Filipino tradition....a Kamayan feast! Every table will receive a beautiful spread of whole fish, pork tocino, grilled prawns, shortrib bistek and more, all served on banana leaves. We invite you to enjoy this one of a kind Christmas experience with Chef Tara at Animae. $110 per person. Please note the menu is fixed for this experience. Everyone will be receiving the same feast. Substitutions cannot be made. We hope to see you on Christmas Eve!
NYE at ANIMAE
128,87 $ US par personne
Seulement 31 déc. 2024
Enjoy a glamorous New Year's Eve celebration at ANIMAE! $115, 4 course prix fixe menu to be released soon. Parties of 2 - 5 have reserved the table for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Parties of 6+ have reserved the table for 2 hours and 15 minutes. We kindly ask that you keep your experience within this time frame in order to honor later bookings. Thank you!

Plats populaires

Wonton
wagyu, chili garlic oil, soy vinaigrette
Taiwanese Chicken
schezuan peppercorn, hot honey, thai basil aioli
Sweet & Sour Cauliflower
strawberry, peppers, onion, sesame
Hunan Lamb Chops
cumin, szechuan peppercorn, cilantro cream
Crispy Pig Ear
sweet tamarind glaze, bean sprouts, tofu, peanuts
Mantou
chive steamed bun, soy glaze, sour cream butter

Cold Dishes

Hamachi
endive, radish, kimchi vinagrette, nori goma
Tuna Crispy Rice
charred chili ponzu, spicy aioli, turnip
A5 Wagyu Tartare
sesame cracker, wagyu aioli
Cucumbers
soy, fresno chili, sesame, cilantro
Ume Oysters
sour plum vinegar, strawberry, lemon
Beet Salad
asian pear, chicory, tofu "ricotta", yuzu kosho vinaigrette
Tuna Kinilaw
coconut, calamansi, cilantro oil

Sides

Coal Roasted Cabbage
brown butter miso, charred lime
Broccolini
gai lan, garlic chili oil, peanuts
Wagyu Fried Rice
maitake, trumpet mushrooms, garlic, egg
Crispy Potatoes
A5 fat, chinese sausage jam, koji sour cream
Crab Fried Rice
chino farms egg, lemon, old bay masago crisp
Mushroom Sisig
egg yolk, mustard seed, chili, pickled onion

Japanese A5

Miyazaki Strip Loin
Miyazaki Tenderloin

American Steaks

8 Oz Prime Filet
16 Oz Prime New York
38 Oz Dry Aged Ribeye

Other Plates

Grilled Half Chicken
lemongrass, nam jim jaew sauce, thai pickles
Short Rib Kare Kare
long beans, eggplant, bagoong peanut oil
Sambal Balado Clams
bacon, rice cakes, lime leaf, ginger
Dinuguan
braised beef cheek, coconut rice bread, shishito peppers
Pork Tomahawk Tocino
sweet beet glaze, mango sawsawan
Szechuan Spicy Seabass
cabbage, garlic chive, spicy broth, mala oil

Delectable Desserts

animae serves globally-inspired delectable desserts created with popular eastern flavors and ingredients

Sweets

Apple Yuzu Sorbet
sorrel cream, coconut crumble, green apple, yuzu meringue
Buko Pandan
young coconut mousse, pandan anglaise, pandan gelee
Chocolate Cremeux
miso sesame cream, chocolate crumble, korean chili cashew
Sakura Panna Cotta
feuilletine, fresh strawberry
Ube Profiteroles
ube pastry cream, coconut, cheese tuile

L'opinion de 3 178 personnes

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

Seul·e·s les client·e·s qui ont déjà visité ce restaurant peuvent soumettre des commentaires avec des notes

4.8

4,8 selon des cotes récentes

4,7Nourriture
4,8Service
4,8Ambiance
4,4Valeur

Bruit • Moyen

3 178 commentaires

d
dara
San Diego
2 commentaires
1.0
2 commentaires
A mangé au restaurant aujourd'hui
1. Cote globale 1
2. Nourriture 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambiance 1
hated it!! sooo bad nasty ash food and the service HORRIBLE
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agnes
San Diego
5 commentaires
4.0
5 commentaires
A mangé au restaurant aujourd'hui
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
We got the Hunan Lamb Chops, Taiwanese Chicken, Pig Ears, Crispy Potatoes, Wagyu Fried Rice, Tuna Kinilaw, Duck entree, Sea Bass, and Short Ribs Kare Kare. Most of the dishes were flavorful, garnished well, and pretty!! I would go back for the lamb chops, pig ears, sea bass and short ribs kare kare.
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K
Kim
San Diego
3 commentaires
4.0
3 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
1. Cote globale 4
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 1
We picked Animae to eat for our anniversary dinner, and it some ways, it was very good, but in others perhaps not the right place for us. Let's start with the food - we did 2 appetizers (the Nori Caesar and Mantou buns), 2 entrees (Short Rib Kare Kare and Szechuan Sea bass), 2 sides (Crispy potatoes and Wagyu fried rice), 2 desserts (Ube profiteroles and Sakura Panna Cotta), and 2 glasses of wine. We spent 2 hours there. Overall, it was extremely tasty and flavors all fantastic, although the execution leaves much room for improvement. The salad, though great umami of flavors, was very much overdressed. The soy glaze with the buns was too salty but the sour cream butter saved it. The fish dish was just meh in flavor, but perfectly cooked. The Short ribs and potatoes I felt were delicious, so no complaints there. The fried rice was ok, there was hardly any beef in there (tasted mostly egg and mushroom). Desserts were also delicious, but also a few misses. The panna cotta was bursting with flavor and texture but the panna cotta itself was too dense (too much gelatin) so it ate very heavy though the flavors were very light. The profiteroles were perfect. Just the right amount of sweetness, texture, and flavors. They gave us a little bonus dessert and sparkling wine for our anniversary, which was a nice touch. A little matcha cake with (very dense) mousse and chewy boba, but hey, it was bonus. What I really disliked was the ambiance. The decor was fun, but the music was too loud and the lighting was extremely dark. Even the bathrooms, with the black decor, felt very, very dark. Service was really great though, our waitress and servers were attentive enough even though the food was slow to come out in the beginning. I think younger people would enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant. But for middle-aged me, it was hard to have a nice conversation with my partner and the food, while overall not bad, could have been so much better with a little bit more attention.
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Veeral
Toronto
25 commentaires
VIP
5.0
25 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
Awesome food and experience A bit more expensive than comparable restaurants
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Jessica
San Francisco
8 commentaires
VIP
5.0
8 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 4 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Don't leave without ordering the cabbage. It's to die for.
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Teri
San Francisco
27 commentaires
VIP
5.0
27 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
We were very happy that our experience eating at Animae equaled the best reviews we read. We had a group of 7 foodies, so we shared appetizers, and the ordered our own main courses, based on other reviews. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. The noise level was not the worst, and we were able to talk to each other! We will definitely bring other foodie friends here!
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Cindy
Denver
15 commentaires
5.0
15 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 5 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Excellent food with great blend of flavors. Server was very good at explaining all the dishes.
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Elizabeth
San Diego
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 6 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
I took my love here for his birthday. We had never been, right away we were impressed. The vibe was inviting and fun. We were early, so we ordered a drink st the bar and lounged in the entrance seating area. The staff and service was lovely. The food amazing. They were very busy but we were accommodated appropriately and had an awesome time. Thank you Anime for a prefect birthday dinner.
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Vince
San Diego
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 6 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 4
A must place to eat!! You will not be disappointed !! Everything was excellent!!
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Jaime
San Diego
1 commentaire
5.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 7 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Great ambiance, the food was amazing and the service was great!
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FAQ

Le restaurant Animae a été coté 4,8 étoiles par 3178 clients d'OpenTable.

Oui, vous pouvez généralement réserver ce restaurant en choisissant la date, l'heure et la taille du groupe sur OpenTable.

Effectuer une réservation

2 personnes

23 nov. 2024

19 h 00

Réservée 73 fois aujourd'hui

Des expériences sont disponibles.

969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA 92132

Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Primé
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Rue transversale
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Quartier
Centre ville / Gaslamp
Heures d'ouverture
Souper lun–jeu, dim 17H00–21H00 ven, sam 17H00–21H30
Prix
51 $ et plus
Cuisines
Asiatique Contemporaine, Californienne, Grillade
Style de restauration
Raffiné
Dress code
Tenue de VIlle
Parking details
Stationnement municipal
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Renseignements supplémentaires:
Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Assis au comptoir, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Droit de bouchon, Non-fumeur, Salle à manger privée, Vin, Vue

Site Internet
https://animaesd.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(619) 432-1225
Installations pour groupes privés
The Great Gatsby-meets-Madmen-meets-The Matrix interior is a fantastical futurist’s journey, transporting diners to the Shikoku firefly forest in Japan, an event venue that’s both ethereal and theatrical. ANIMAE is the perfect space to host and celebrate your special events.

Animae

Effectuer une réservation

Pourquoi ce sont des Perles rares

MICHELIN Plate

Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Thanksgiving at ANIMAE

Kamayan Christmas at Animae

NYE at ANIMAE

Short Rib Kare Kare

Taiwanese Chicken

Grilled Half Chicken

Hot Dishes

Wonton

Taiwanese Chicken

Sweet & Sour Cauliflower

Hunan Lamb Chops

Crispy Pig Ear

Mantou

Cold Dishes

Hamachi

Tuna Crispy Rice

A5 Wagyu Tartare

Cucumbers

Ume Oysters

Beet Salad

Tuna Kinilaw

Sides

Coal Roasted Cabbage

Broccolini

Wagyu Fried Rice

Crispy Potatoes

Crab Fried Rice

Mushroom Sisig

Japanese A5

Miyazaki Strip Loin

Miyazaki Tenderloin

American Steaks

8 Oz Prime Filet

16 Oz Prime New York

38 Oz Dry Aged Ribeye

Other Plates

Grilled Half Chicken

Short Rib Kare Kare

Sambal Balado Clams

Dinuguan

Pork Tomahawk Tocino

Szechuan Spicy Seabass

Delectable Desserts

Sweets

Apple Yuzu Sorbet

Buko Pandan

Chocolate Cremeux

Sakura Panna Cotta

Ube Profiteroles

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

FAQ

Comment le restaurant Animae est-il coté?

Est-ce que le restaurant Animae accepte les réservations présentement?

Effectuer une réservation

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