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Animae

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Asiatica contemporanea

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16 feb 2025

19:00

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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.

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Executive chef: Brian Malarkey

MICHELIN Plate
2022

Dagli editor di OpenTable: La chef filippino-americana Tara Monsod eleva la cucina fusion in questo spazio trendy in stile Art Deco. All'ordine del giorno, reinterpretazioni opulente di classici come le orecchie di maiale croccanti e il kare kare: Monsod è uno dei pochi chef del Paese a portare la cucina filippina sul palcoscenico dell'alta ristorazione. Questo approccio le è valso numerosi riconoscimenti, tra cui un prestigioso Piatto MICHELIN.

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Informazioni aggiuntive

Stile
Cucina raffinata
Prezzo
da 50 $ in su
Tipi di Cucina
Asiatica contemporanea, Californiana, Bisteccheria
Orari di apertura
Cena Lun–Gio, Dom 17:00–21:00 Ven, Sab 17:00–21:30
Numero di telefono
(619) 432-1225
Sito web
https://animaesd.com/
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Sale per eventi privati
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.

Posizione
969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA 92132
Ristorante premiato
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Quartiere
Centro / Gaslamp
Traversa
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Parking details
Parcheggio in strada
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Non fumatori, Posti a sedere al bancone, Senza diritto di tappo, Stanza Privata, Vino, Vista

Piatti preferiti

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

Cosa dicono 3.328 persone

Valutazione complessiva e recensioni

Le recensioni possono essere scritte solo da utenti che hanno mangiato in questo ristorante

4.7

4,7 in base alle valutazioni recenti

4,7Cibo
4,8Servizio
4,8Atmosfera
4,3Rapporto qualità-prezzo

Rumorosità • Moderata

3.328 Recensioni

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AlessandroZ
Greater Boston
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato il giorno 14 agosto 2023
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
Materie prime di ottima qualità preparate in modo eccellente. Fantasia e passione si possono vedere e toccare con mano almeno nei tre piatti che ho ordinato ( orecchie di maiale croccanti, pollo alla lemongrass e come dolce il profitterol ). Avesse una stella Michelin sarebbe tutta meritata. ….. ma se dovesse arrivare spero che non cedano alla tentazione di aumentare i prezzi già abbondantemente proporzionati !
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Melissa
Chicago
4 recensioni
5.0
4 recensioni
Visitato il giorno 21 luglio 2022
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Beautiful. Amazing. 10/10
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Theresa
VIP
San Diego
28 recensioni
5.0
28 recensioni
Visitato oggi
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Animae. The food is unique and delicious and the service is top notch.
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Daniel
San Diego
9 recensioni
4.0
9 recensioni
Visitato 1 giorno fa
1. Complessivo 4
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 4
The menu was fixed for Valentines day. My fiance and I both got amazing dishes and were thoroughly pleased with all of the service. The tuna crudo and the seabass curry were definitely the favorites for us. We also enjoyed some very well crafted cocktails. I think our only dig on this experience was I specifically requested a good seat. We were sat 12 inches from a couple on each side. Now I know this is normal in a lot of ways BUT this was a $450 dinner you'd expect there to be room for you. Please please never do this to anyone who is specifically asking for a GOOD seat. I even got the reservation at a later time for this reason. Anyway the food and service were awesome otherwise.
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Billy
Los Angeles
1 recensione
3.0
1 recensione
Visitato 1 giorno fa
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Overall, good Vday experience. The fried oysters were nasty but the soy braised short rib was absolutely delicious! Citrus salad and deserts were good.
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Nicholas
VIP
San Diego
30 recensioni
2.0
30 recensioni
Visitato 1 giorno fa
1. Complessivo 2
2. Cibo 2
3. Servizio 3
4. Atmosfera 2
500 dollars for valentines menu for two. Seated us at a tiny table. Not worth it. Won’t be returning. We have been there other than Valentine’s Day. Regular menu is much better, but restaurant layout is ridiculous. They cram as many people as possible into the restaurant. Almost sitting on top of each other.Asked for a booth a month ago and did not honor our request. Staff overall was nice and attentive though. in my opinion, experience was not worth the price.
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Marcus
San Diego
1 recensione
3.0
1 recensione
Visitato 1 giorno fa
1. Complessivo 3
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 1
The food was incredible, and the staff were attentive and made sure our Valentine’s night was special. Unfortunately, it is clear they used temporary tables to fit more people in. These tables were small and wobbly, and cocktails, water, and food barely fit. Our server even said that this is not their normal table configuration, and we were maybe 1.5 feet away from the next table, close enough to grab the food off of my neighbor’s plate. Why charge over $400 for 2 people if you can’t provide a true fine dining experience? My partner and I only eat at this cost maybe twice a year, and we felt that the restaurant oversold the seats. Even the women’s bathroom had a line, since they only had 2 working stalls and over 150 diners. Maybe the experience would have been 5 stars on a regular day and worth it, but for our experience it felt like we were second class patrons compared to the diners in their permanent tables.
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Patrick
Washington DC
5 recensioni
5.0
5 recensioni
Visitato 1 giorno fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
Animae for Valentine’s Day was a worthwhile epicurean adventure. Highest recommendation. Was it on the expensive side? Yes. One of the most expensive steaks I’ve ever eaten. Worth it. As the server said…decadent and unctuous. And the bonchon was perfect. Would have preferred to sit next to my date instead of across from, but I totally get it. Only so many tables and so much space. Our server was attentive, engaging, just the right amount of funny, and enhanced the experience. Every plate surpassed expectations by the 4oz A5 Miyazaki steak and deconstructed tuna crudo were my favorites.
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David
Seattle
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato 1 giorno fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
We did the Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu and the options were pretty varied for each course and tasted delicious and were decently sized portions. We also had great service!
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Ki Young
San Diego
1 recensione
5.0
1 recensione
Visitato 3 giorni fa
1. Complessivo 5
2. Cibo 5
3. Servizio 5
4. Atmosfera 5
It is 100% a staple to San Diego. From phenomenally crafted cocktails to exquisite, seasonal dishes— Animae never fails to deliver. :)
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969 Pacific HWY, San Diego, CA 92132

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Informazioni aggiuntive

Ristorante premiato
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Traversa
Pacific Highway and West Broadway
Quartiere
Centro / Gaslamp
Orari di apertura
Cena Lun–Gio, Dom 17:00–21:00 Ven, Sab 17:00–21:30
Prezzo
da 50 $ in su
Tipi di Cucina
Asiatica contemporanea, Californiana, Bisteccheria
Stile
Cucina raffinata
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parcheggio in strada
Opzioni di pagamento
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Altro
Accesso per disabili, Banchetti, Bar con licenza liquori, Bar/Lounge, Birra, Cocktail, Non fumatori, Posti a sedere al bancone, Senza diritto di tappo, Stanza Privata, Vino, Vista

Sito web
https://animaesd.com/
Numero di telefono
(619) 432-1225
Sale per eventi privati
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

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MICHELIN Plate

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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

Valutazione complessiva e recensioni

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