Finally got a reservation to Animae! This place stays busy and books out well in advance, so a…read morereservation is absolutely a must. We came here to celebrate an anniversary, and it turned into a night to remember. The restaurant is located on Pacific Highway. Parking is tough, and we were pressed for time, so we went with their valet -- reasonably priced and super fast. We were greeted by two kind hosts who congratulated us on our anniversary, which set such a sweet tone for the night. The ambiance is gorgeous: vibey music, dim lighting, very high ceilings, and a long, narrow layout that feels dramatic and intimate. Behind the host stand is the bar, which is walk‑in friendly and offers the full menu -- a great option if you don't have a reservation and don't mind bar seating. Service was excellent. I had a lot of questions about the menu, and our waitress answered everything with ease, gave thoughtful recommendations, and explained dishes we weren't familiar with. The menu is divided into cold, hot, sides, and entrées. We ordered the Tuna Nam Khao, coal‑roasted cabbage, short rib plate, and the wagyu steak (one of their signature items). Everything was incredible. For drinks, they have a wide selection of cocktails, wine, and mocktails. I tried the Spirited Away mocktail -- hands down the best mocktail I've ever had: crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. My partner ordered two cocktails and loved both. Close to sunset, they rolled up all the shades to reveal an amazing city view, and the entire dining room cheered and clapped. It was such a fun, unexpected moment that added to the vibe. The staff was on it -- dishes came out quickly, waters were constantly refilled, silverware swapped out between courses. Very impressive given how busy they were. We ended the night with a surprise anniversary dessert: matcha, cream, berries, and boba -- sweet, thoughtful, and just the right amount. We left full, happy, and with plenty of leftovers that they boxed up for us. Definitely recommend Animae for a special occasion -- the food, service, and atmosphere all deliver.

A fantastic fine dining experience. If you're a fan of Asian fusion and wagyu, this place is a…read moremust. Parking is horrific by the way and you can ask for valet for $25 or make a few circles to find some street parking. This place does not have a large sign facing the street. It's very easy to miss when you're driving to look for it. I would just aim to park near the giant art sculpture and the entrance will be towards the other side of that. When coming in, the art was already breath taking. They had the Iron Giant painting above the bar area, with very nice booth seating throughout the middle. The blinds were down for the harsh sunlight, but nearing 8 p.m. the blinds were brought up for us to see the sunset (it was cloudy though haha). Our server was excellent. His name was Raphael (Rafael?) and he frequently checked in on us to see if we needed anything else. He was amazing at his job! Shout out to him! We ordered several items tonight: Tuna Kare Kare - has shellfish, therefore I did not try it. Hunan Lamb Chops - amazing! Doesn't taste earthy or musky at all. The cilantro cream was a great touch. Crispy Pig Ears - probably the star out of all the appetizers. Tasted exactly like chicharrones. There's a smell when it arrives, but that didn't matter once you took a bite! It was perfection. Wagyu Corned Beef Fried Rice - yes, therefore is wagyu, but I thought it was okay. Fried rice is rice to me. Crispy Potatoes - this was good. I enjoyed the cream the potatoes were in and its crispy texture. Short Rib Kare Kare - I couldn't have this because of my shellfish allergy. Pork Tomahawk Tocino - FANTASTIC. MUST GET. Perfectly marinated and perfectly soft. Absolutely mouth watering. Sea bass Cha Ca - pleasantly soft and delicious. Did not taste fishy. It was a nice surprise and the curry was great as well. Buko Pandan - tastes exactly like Pandan! It was a nice copy of actual Pandan. Turon Tart - my favorite. Tasted exactly like Turon. The banana ice cream was good. Sticky Rice Crème Brulee - very good! Not my favorite, but my family enjoyed it. Overall, I truly enjoyed this place for its Filipino inspired dishes. The servers were all super attentive. Every time they brought out a dish to us, they reminded us about the shellfish allergy to insure I wouldn't eat it; they were mindful of our allergies. The experience was heightened with the cocktails we ordered as well. Again, an exquisite experience which I'd highly recommend to anyone.

The food was amazing and our server Chloe was really sweet and helpful!! Would definitely come back…read moreagain

I FREAKING ADORE THIS PLACE. prices absolutely have surged since the last time I was here, but…read morewhere hasn't? We absolutely spoiled ourselves and got several dishes, one of the best was the crunchy spicy tuna bites! I've never had that before and they were incredible - so good I would have been satisfied stoping there! The shrimp were massive, 3 bites for one shrimp with many delicious sauces all over. Don't sleep on the shrimp, they are insane. My friend got the fried rice mixed shrimp and steak and chicken and it could have fed four people LOL. Last we got a spicy roll I forget the name, but it was amazing with fresh wasabi on the side. Overall 10/10 still will always come back to this place I'm obsessed. Super cute spot for date night!

Roppongi is so legit. We went here the first night they were open. The Hot Rock steak is a really…read morecool dining experience. And that crab tower is really neat. The half price apps from 4-6 are where it's at. They're super affordable. Been here 3 times and it's just great every time. Plus they have NA Asahi. The Sweet & Sour Calamari. Damn. It's probably the best calamari AND sweet & sour sauce I've ever had. I'm picky about that sauce too. Like really it's that good. I hope this place actually sticks around because it's so good. Everyone who works here is super good at what they do too. Super nice people. Oh, and ocean views.

Roppongi Asian Bistro is a restaurant and bar serving Asian fusion cuisine…read more AMBIANCE Coastal, modern SERVICE Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was freshly made. FOOD 5/5 Shishito peppers: stir fried hot in oil and served with bonito flakes - some shishito peppers were spicy while most others were mild PARKING Streetside

Came in for dinner and had the best experience! Our server Antonia recommended the sashimi and the…read moresteak skewers which were delicious! The music, service, and ambience were amazing! Will be coming back!

Incredible ambiance and amazing polite service, Will definitely be coming back! Great for a date…read morenight or out with friends.

It was July 4 and we didnt know if it was going to be busy so we made reservations for 6pm. Nice…read morelocation in theheart of Prospect. We got a bottle of red blend and a few cocktails to start the evening. Alina was our server and gave us great service. Our Som provided us detail on the region of our blend. Food was also great. The spicy edamame is prolly top 3 I've had. We also order the bite sized tacos and the duck quesadilla. For entee we had the shrimp fried rice and tbe broccoli beef. Surprisingly, the broccoli beef already had rice mixed in so we may habe not needed the fried rice. But keep in mind the two entrees are small so if youre sharing, then you may want to get both

I used to frequent this restaurant in its first iteration but it was closed for years before…read morereopening so I was excited to treat a dear friend for our birthdays for Happy Hour! Their menu is WONDERFUL, INTERESTING, DIVERSE, REASONABLE at half off of TAPAS & FLAVORFUL ! I'll be returning soon perhaps with another friend to introduce them to this hidden resurrected gem in La Jolla! PS, the staff served us an AMAZING DESSERT, GRATIS, with a candle for our birthdays & made it extra special with fantastic service and care for our celebration

An elevated escape into Oystery & Bubbles @chois.sandiego @eastvillagesd…read more Where $1 oysters from Baja, the Pacific Northwest, and the East Coast meet crisp pours of bubbles--simple indulgence done right. Each bite feels like a quiet luxury, especially when paired with decadent touches like caviar service atop lingcod chicharrón with crème fraîche. The happy hour bites are just as refined--bold, unexpected, and beautifully executed. From the rich duck liver mousse to the vibrant bulgogi birria vampiro and delicate stone crab taco, every plate is a balance of flavor and artistry. A moment to slow down, savor, and toast to the finer things... without the splurge. fun times

Choi's was such a great place to celebrate our anniversary this year! we were staying in the…read moreGaslamp area and i wanted to find somewhere close-by that we could walk over to - it's right by Petco Park, and if you're driving they offer validated 2 hour parking which is a great option! when we walked in we were instantly welcomed into the clean, aesthetic restaurant, and they even gave us a little happy anni note, which was very kind :) our server Dylan was great and attentive, and service as a whole was timed perfectly. we ordered: - juri's melon margarita: so refreshing and light - da nang skies: creamy lychee lemon goodness! the makgeolli in this was chef's kiss - yellowtail crudo: the pickled ginger brine + coconut cream was a match made in heaven with the fish! - prime filet: cooked to medium perfection! so tender, juicy, and the banana ketchup sauce was A+ and matched well with the slightly salty filet. the green beans with a type of feta cream threw me off at first, but honestly i was addicted to it by the end - verlasso salmon: my fiancé really enjoyed it! salmon cooked really nice, longanisa aioli was unique and enjoyable!! the furikake rice felt like a great pairing too since it balanced sweet + salty too just like the filet - hotteok & vanilla ice cream: they prepared this for us as an anniversary treat and we were so happy with it! the hotteok was nice and flaky, the brown sugar with the strawberries + vanilla ice cream... it was just the perfect ending to a great meal very happy with our experience here, and we hope to come back soon to try more of their menu - the cocktails especially because they all sound so delicious! thank you, choi's team!

Cru was an amazing server, made out bachelorette experience awesome with his service and attention…read moreto detail.

Ordered amazing lavish food. Toro truffle, mango yellow tail roll. They both are amazing…read more Dumplings are delicious too. Must try . I tried cream cheese and veggie ones. Pad Thai, egg fried rice and orange chicken have really good flavours, quite different. Everything was unique and scrumptious.

Found Kinchana on IG with happy hour deals! They absolutely have the best vegan chicken wings!…read morerestaurant is a little small but they have a cool play room inside with old video games! Parking is limited but super easy to find on the weekdays. The owner is amazing and always so helpful.

I've recently order food from here and have been wanting to try it since the pictures on yelp made…read moreit look so good. This place is a little hold on the wall and it is located in the main road so cars are always passing. There is street parking but depending on when you get there, it could be a little difficult. As for the food, this place seems to be a fusion of Asian cuisine. I got the kinchana burger and it was okay. Not sure if we got it to go and waited too long to eat it or the food itself. The chicken with chimichurri sauce was also kind of sad. The chicken tasted like freezer chicken you buy from Vons and the sauce was missing the Argentinian flavors. I would recommend everyone trying it for the first time to test out the waters for themselves but for me, I'd probably won't give it a second shot.