If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Animae is not just a restaurant, it is an…read moreexperience built on passion, care, creativity, and genuine hospitality from the moment you walk through the door. We loved this place so much that we came back two days in a row, and what made it even more special was that they actually remembered us. That level of genuine care and attentiveness says everything about the people here. It made us feel welcomed, valued, and honestly like family instead of just another table walking through the door. You can immediately feel the heart behind everything they do, and that starts with Head Chef Tara. The level of detail, flavor, presentation, and consistency in every dish is incredible. You can tell Chef Tara truly cares about the food and about giving guests something memorable, not just another meal. Every plate felt thoughtfully crafted and full of personality. It is rare to find a chef who combines talent and heart so effortlessly. The service was equally amazing and honestly made the experience unforgettable. Nina, Stacy, and Damien were beyond exceptional. They were attentive, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. They created an atmosphere where you feel comfortable, appreciated, and taken care of from beginning to end. Their energy and hospitality are a huge reason we returned again the very next day. What stood out most was how personal everything felt. Nothing felt forced or transactional. The team created an environment full of positivity, comfort, and excitement, and that is something you simply cannot fake. Restaurants can have good food, but places like this, where the people make you feel at home while delivering an unforgettable dining experience, are truly rare. Animae deserves every bit of recognition and success coming its way. Huge thank you to Chef Tara, Nina, Stacy, and Damien for creating such an incredible experience. We will absolutely keep coming back and recommending this place to everyone we know.

Super fun date night at Animae…read more No food allergy issues, server attentive, venue cute, ended the evening at golden hours. Food in order of favorites Wagyu Fried rice: I know random, but hubby really liked it 5 out of 5 would get again Hunan Lamb chop: savory spicy, super tender, would get again. I liked this with the fried rice Kare Kare: hubby liked it. Would get again but hubby wants to try tocino first then would chose which to get again. Meat fall off the bone tender. Got the white rice with it and it's better with white rice than fried rice. Fried rice needs to be eaten alone Carpaccio: super buttery tender, liked the citrus and sweet and crunch would get again Espresso turon martini: super fun would get again. But maybe I would try to melon milk tea next time to change it up Mango sorbet: fun and tasty, I like having fruit chunks in my sorbet but the mango was frozen which made the sorbet more icy then creamy Charged carrots: not good, not for me If you are in San Diego and want fancy Filipino food then you have to go here Also if you want a really nice date place this is a great choice All my food allergy issues were also well take care of. Appreciate

Tijuana is a great place for food, but if you don't wait the 40 minutes the guy takes to make your…read morefood your insane!! the food is so great people wait 40 min, to get their plates!! but its that freaking good! good art takes time...and this is art at its finist

Hidden Gem. I love this place. I have nothing to say, other than you need to try this place if you…read moreare in Tijuana. Food is excellent and the dude is legit.

Very bad and poor service super rude. Not clean and it smell bad …read more Did not even offer a drink. And it was not busy!!!

Rinconcito, riquisimooo If you are ever in Tijuana and want…read moresome Pho, this is a little tiny place with big flavor

Tasty PHO !!AND nice service with good prices would highly recommend you to check it out!.read more

Very good food I love this place one of my favorite restaurants around oc I love that stuff working…read morethere

La Justina was quite The Experience from the moment I walked into this restaurant to exiting. Our…read morewaiter, Santos, was very helpful and patient. The octopus was my favorite. The tortillas tasted so fresh. Tables were clean and the bathroom was tolerable. Loved the Christmas themed lighting. The salad dressing was so tasty. The popcorn hit the spot. And boy! The salmon was a real treat!!! Thank you so much Santos y La Justina Familia. Muchas gracias! Feliz Navidad!

Just because this places sits in the heart of Revolucion does not mean it isn't any good, in fact,…read moreit's a place that has become a regular stop for me when hopping across the border for a day/night. The carajillo is absolutely fantastic here and it's probably because you can espresso brewing just a few minutes after you order it. If you are looking to extend your night and are in the area, the La Justina carajillo should be your move. On my last visit I ordered the chicken sandwich or "chicken burger" as I believe it was described on the menu. Loved it. I don't always need to go 100% Mexican food just because I'm in Tj and this sandwich/burger was hearty and didn't break the bank for a very filling (and slightly messy) meal.

Hermosa experiencia en este lugar, celebramos el cumple de mi hijo Danie y la comida exquisita, el…read moreservicio no se diga10/10.. El mesero Jonathan es el mejor! Definitivamente regresaré pronto!!

Very fun atmosphere, kind and attentive wait staff, clean bathrooms, and good food. Plenty of space…read morefor a large group although chairs were a little tightly placed at the table. Portions were a great size for the price and food came out timely. We got some Pizzas and caprese salads for appetizers which were both good. Pizza was OK, probably wouldn't get again. And caprese salad was also average primarily because the tomatoes did not have a lot of flavor and were served warm. Main courses were very good including sushi rolls and the ochi! Wow it was super different with the mango sauce and I loved the tempura battered veggies. Would highly recommend! My coworkers enjoyed the other sushi rolls with Salmon. My coworker who got the spaghetti with meat boasts that it is the best he has ever had! Rice bowls got an OK review from my coworkers--- too much of veggies they didn't care for but overall solid. Great job all around... sushi and mozzarella seems like an odd combo but you all did a good job!

Chicken karaage Po Boy sandwich. Plenty of fried chicken on soft roll with cabbage and sauces that…read morecompliment chicken. Friendly service and kitchen that is all business. Plenty of beers and drinks available. Big menu that I feel is legit.

Stopped by Imperial Beach Kitchen and it definitely delivered. This Asian-fusion seafood spot keeps…read morethings simple but done right. The fried chicken bowl was loaded--crispy, juicy pieces drizzled with a rich savory glaze and sesame, sitting on fresh greens with corn and veggies. Balanced, flavorful, and satisfying. We also grabbed a basket with waffle fries and potstickers on the side--perfectly crispy and great for sharing. The sauces (kimchi, house sauce, and chili oil) added a nice punch to everything. The place itself is neat, casual, and welcoming, and the service was friendly and quick. What really stood out was the great price-to-value--generous portions and quality food without breaking the bank. Great food, great service, great value, and a laid-back vibe. Definitely worth the stop if you're around Imperial Beach.

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.

Warning: they no longer have sushi or any raw fish. I really wish I'd known they took sushi off the…read moremenu before hand because the rest of their food is just really terrible, I'm almost positive it's just reheated Sysco products. I had my family in town and really hyped up their sushi as it was so fresh previously, I was so embarrassed when they brought out the dining equivalent to chicken nuggets. The prices are absolutely asinine, my family is already skeptical of CA prices and I was hoping to show them that sometimes they're worth it but instead this just reinforced the stereotype of paying $20 for prepackaged food. 2 stars because our waitress was super nice and gave us a free dessert. She was really apologetic as well. I hope they can turn it around, it's such a beautiful location, I'd hate to see it go to waste on such poor food.

My daughter and I stopped by Luscious Dumplings a few weeks ago while we were in the area. The…read moreplace was a little crowded, but I was greeted as soon as we walked in. We decided to order the scallion pancakes, spicy wontons and dumplings. Everything was really good. The food was flavorful. We'll definitely return.

Have been coming back over and over again. My youngest, who is an incredibly picky eater, says this…read moreis her place to go! They make the ramen nice and plain like she likes it. Now, thanks to the incredible staff and cook, she loves the scallion pancakes! She dips them in her ramen. The staff is really kind to her and she now thinks she is famous here! Love this place, the food, the staff, the whole 9 yards. p.s. great lenten options. My favorite is the vegan dumplings.

had such a good experience here and honestly had to leave a review because of tanya and alani…read more the food was really good too everything came out fresh and tasted amazing. you can tell they actually care about what they're putting out.

This was first time for me to try here and the food was amazing! The beef was incredibly tender,…read moreand I loved both the sauce and the dipping sauce. I also tried the chicha morada, and it was delicious. Nick was very friendly and provided great service. It's definitely worth trying!