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

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.

On several occasions, I've been to Zen Modern Asian Bistro (ZMAB) for the Midnight Mahjong to enjoy…read morea fun, beginner-friendly of the Hong Kong version with no cash prizes or wagering. The staff were super friendly plus very helpful. Jonathan and his colleagues have been great at multi-tasking by taking orders ($20 food & beverage minimum spend), providing service and going around tables checking in on players. Just a heads up, they do a quick huddle before the games start walking new players through the basics on this handout guide given to us to use. No experience is needed, so whether you're a seasoned player or trying mahjong for the first time, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Importantly each time I've ordered something from the menu, I was happy with my choices. The drinks and food were absolutely yummy. I really appreciate the reasonable prices and the clean, spacious dining environment. I highly recommend ZMAB to the Yelp Community :-)

Restaurant Week... menu had plenty to choose from. Soup, Entree and dessert. Egg Drop Soup or Hot…read moreand Sour. Char sui Drunken Noodle was flavorful. One of our party diners ordered Yellow curry tofu and it was pretty good. Spacious location at the Sky Deck with lots of seating. The service was attentive and friendly. Food was tasty, could have more MSG than other dishes. Plenty of water.

First time here and really enjoyed the food and the environment. The menu had so many great…read moreoptions, must come back again. Pim, was a wonderful host!

Went for the happy hour. Nice cocktail selection and food selections on the HH menu. The drink was…read morewell made and very tasty. The HH food was delicious and half priced...now that's what I'm talking about!! We sat on the outside patio which has beautiful decor. The inside is just as beautiful. The service was outstanding from the hostess, waiters and even chef (who came by to see how we liked the food). Overall, a good place to visit if you're in the area....it can be a bit pricey but hey that's to be expected...it's LaJolla

The food was great and people were very friendly and attentive. It has a pretty calm and relaxing…read moreatmosphere.

What an amazing place to be!!! Their food was delicious and the ingredients tasted and smelled so…read morefresh! If you've never done hotpot style cooking before, Mongol House is one of the best places to experience and learn. The staff was very welcoming and they were eager and excited to teach absolute strangers how to enjoy hot pot. One staff member made her signature sauce which was unbelievably delicious. I've been to a number of AYCE places and Mongol House not only has competitive pricing, but their restaurant is so clean and inviting. If you're hungry in the area, you cannot go wrong with Mongol House!

I am so happy I was able to make last minute reservations to Kingfisher for right when they open at…read more5pm on a Saturday! They only had a table for 5 but we ended up having 6 people in our party. They were so kind to be able to accommodate the additional person! They had personalized menus that greeted my party and it wished my friends a happy birthday!! They actually got to take the menus home! This was really a nice touch, I appreciated the details. We family-styled everything which is honestly the way to go so everybody can try a little of everything! It was majority of our party's first time dining there. We started off with some drinks, I got the Non-alcoholic Guava Mocktail and I got to try what was the equivalent to an espresso martini too. Definitely liked the guava drink better because it tasted like guava nectar juice (kind of like Kerns or Jumex). The Expresso Martini had fresh mint in it and it tasted earthy which wasn't my cup of tea. For food we started off with the Heirloom Tomato Salad which was DELICIOUS!! I don't know what they put in the Vietnamese Green Goddess (probably fish sauce since all the dishes basically had this) but it was magnificent and one of my favorite dishes of the night. Then the Scallops and the Black Cod came out. The Scallops came in a set of 3 and we cut them in half so we could all have a taste. The sauce on this was DIVINE!!! It was citrusy but still really flavorful bursting with umami. I'm literally starting to drool reminiscing about it xD We wanted to keep it to use on other dishes because it was so good. The Black Cod was also delicious. It had fried skin attached and a sesame soy glaze. Next up came the Beef Tartare and the Wagyu Steak. The Beef Tartare was probably the least flavorful out of everything we ordered, but it was still well seasoned. My friend said it was really spicy but it might have just been her bite because I didn't think it was spicy at all. I like that the give you the option of leafy greens or shrimp chips to eat it with. The Wagyu though, was an all-star dish. It was the crowd favorite for sure, we all enjoyed not only the steak but the picked baby eggplants that come with it, and the sauce was phenomenal!! Lastly came the Dry Aged Duck which is what they're known for. It was definitely the biggest fish out of all. You were able to eat the duck with two different sauces, one they called a "Fish Sauce Chimichurri" and "Vietnamese XO sauce" which is more so satay. My friends liked the XO sauce but I liked the Chimichurri better. They had actually forgotten about the side of Buttered Rice but I was told it was incredibly flavorful on its own so we still asked for it. It had more than just butter in it, there was dried shrimp and sesame seeds, and it was made with coconut milk or something because it had a sweet but savory taste to it. I saved some of my duck and Wagyu to eat with it which was actually pretty good. Overall I liked that they brought out the dishes from lightest to heaviest and especially after they brought out out 2 sides of Buttered Rice we were all satisfied and full. It was the perfect amount of food. Honestly EVERY dish was different but amazingly dank and I think it's the fish sauce in everything. They were also sweet and kept the cake we brought in the fridge, placed the candles on it for us, and even after we sang they cut the cake for us!! 10/10 would recommend coming here for not only the food but the impeccable service!! Since we had a larger party there's an automatic 20% gratuity already added to the bill, which came out to be $555! (Look at that angel number!)

We came here during Restaurant Week which was probably our first mistake. For $75, it just wasn't…read moreenough food. Looking at pictures from other nights, most of our food was half the size or missing some major component. For example, the egg noodles had only a few very thin truffle shavings compared to what I saw online. They also lacked the real truffle flavor. The chocolate dessert was half of its normal size. Overall, everything is extremely overpriced and lacks flavor. The food was so bland across the board and it felt like we were being skimped out not on just the size but the flavor too. We eat a lot of Asian food and the taste wasn't even close to matching our expectations. All the workers were very friendly, but the food came out very slow. They also gave us a printed out menu for our anniversary with our last name on it which was spelled wrong. I don't care about that, just thought it was very funny. The restaurant was smaller than we expected, but we did enjoy the colors, the layout and the overall ambiance. Wouldn't go back!

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

Such a special evening at ANIMAE…read more Led by Executive Chef and James Beard Award Finalist Tara Monsod, ANIMAE brings a personal, deeply cultural perspective to San Diego's fine-dining scene. One of the things I appreciate most about Chef Tara Monsod is how she stays true to the Filipino dishes and flavors so many of us grew up with, while still finding a way to elevate them beautifully. The Tuna Kinilaw, Crispy Pig Ear, Short Rib Kare Kare, and Pork Tomahawk Tocino were all standouts. Each dish still felt unmistakably Filipino, but Tara brought her own creativity through technique, texture, presentation, and refinement. The Short Rib Kare Kare felt familiar and comforting, but completely elevated. And the Pork Tomahawk Tocino was such a fun interpretation of a flavor so many Filipinos recognize instantly. Then came dessert. We tried the Sticky Rice Crème Brûlée, Chocolate Crémeux, Buko Pandan, and Matcha Mousse. I especially loved seeing Buko Pandan, another familiar Filipino favorite, presented in such a polished and creative way. And we absolutely LOVED our waitress, Joy! Her enthusiasm for the menu was contagious. She was genuinely passionate about recommending the different dishes and explaining them to us, which made the experience even more fun. And I have to give her extra credit because her Filipino pronunciations were on point! We noticed, Joy! That is what I love about Tara's food. She respects where these dishes come from and keeps the heart and soul of the flavors intact, while still making them feel fresh, sophisticated, and completely her own. And what made the evening even more special was Tara taking the time to come visit with us after coming over from her other restaurant, Le Coq. She was gracious enough to stop by our table and spend some time visiting with us. Such a thoughtful gesture and such a wonderful way to end an already memorable evening. Amazing food, incredible service, beautiful surroundings, wonderful company, and a chef helping Filipino cuisine shine in such a beautiful way. Definitely a night to remember.

The chef that I had an interview with made me wonder what is the work culture is like behind the…read moreclosed door especially after she is being so disrespectful? I drove about 30 minutes there and back for an interview, only to find that the chef interviewing me did not seem to know I was coming or have any information about my resume. That immediately caught me off guard. She then proceeded to criticize my skills, even though my resume clearly explains that my experience comes from years of hands on work rather than culinary school. If my background was considered unsuitable, I'm not sure why I was invited to interview in the first place. Gas is 7 dollars a gallon now. Come on! Stop the disrespect! I also expected the interview to be a two way conversation where I could learn about the restaurant, the position, and the company culture. Instead, the conversation focused almost entirely on criticizing my qualifications. I was genuinely excited when I first saw this restaurant and was even looking forward to dining there as a guest. Unfortunately, the way I was treated completely changed my impression. If this is how prospective employees are treated during an interview, it makes me wonder what kind of respect she gives behind the doors. Probably none. Not every candidate has to be the right fit, but basic professionalism and respect should always go both ways.

Pure "platinum" chowder on display here…read more.. I was still recovering from an illness but my palate was returning so I wanted soup. SMOKED PHO: -- this may be my only way to have pho moving forward -- the beef broth is delectable -- the crimson red in the rib tender delicious rib meat is perfectly cooked accounting for more cooking in the warm broth -- light on smoke -- ample sprouts, greens and noodles -- not too salty -- utterly fantastic -- nice portion of meat -- nice large portion but not jumbo RATING = A+ GARLIC BUTTER NOODLES: -- one marinated egg -- very creamy -- light towards medium garlic I feel but I will judge again when my palate and sniffer our fully back -- ample arugala -- medium portion size RATING = A STAFF are kind and efficient.

Came by on a Sunday afternoon. Not too busy so our party was sat down quickly. Menu had some good…read moreVietnamese classics and some unique twists on some. Ended up going with the crispy wings, garlic butter noodles, yellow curry, and smoked pho. Food came out in decent time and we enjoyed each dish. The smoked pho broth was some of the best I've had. Deep rich flavor mixed with the smoked rib made for a memorable bowl. Curry was well done and paired well with the baguette. Wings were juicy and crispy; noodles would be a pass for next time though. Wouldn't hesitate to come back for another round.

Wow! Who would expect such great Asian food in the middle of nowhere? We tried a few different…read moredishes and they all were delicious! It was liked having a home cooked Thai/Lau meal. As a bonus, it has outdoor seating and great views. We will definitely be back! Don't forget the mango and sticky rice to finish things off :-)

This is a cute little husband and wife restaurant tucked away in Anza right after the casino…read more They're very sweet, attentive, with great service. I stopped by when they first opened for the day so the food was very fresh and delicious. It had amazing flavor with great portions so there was enough for leftovers, which were just as good. I definitely will be coming back to try more on their menu. Even though it's a bit far, it's definitely worth the drive and a good place to go try out for sure.