Fashionable restaurant showcasing high-end steak & Asian fusion dishes in a luxurious atmosphere.
ANIMAE’s eclectic West Coast cuisine, layered with Asian influences, comes to life under Executive Chef Tara Monsod. Applying a California cooking style to ANIMAE’S traditional coal-fired oven and grill, Chef Monsod’s menu is as thoughtful as it is refined, elevating local produce and seasonal ingredients to create a lively and progressive culinary program.
4.5 – 310 reviews • Asian restaurant
Menu
| Dinner | |
| COLD | |
| PERSIAN CUCUMBERS tahini vinaigrette & furikake |
$9.00 |
| SNOW PEA SALAD mizuna, mint, nori vinaigrette & garlic crunch |
$13.00 |
| DUCK LIVER PATE blueberry hoisin & assorted crackling chips |
$12.00 |
| GRILLED AVOCADO pickled tomato vin, basil seed cracker, radish |
$12.00 |
| STEELHEAD TROUT POKE sea bean, daikon, shiso & plum |
$16.00 |
| TOMATO & WAKAME fromage blanc, basil, shiso fried ginger bread crumbs |
$14.00 |
| HIRAMASA watermelon yuzu aguachile, cucumber, lime, trout roe |
$17.00 |
| AHI TUNA grape, tapioca, chili, white balsamic, shichimi, scallions |
$18.00 |
| CHICKEN CÆSAR bok choy, red cabbage, taro, parmesan, nori & miso |
$12.00 |
| HOT | |
| PURPLE POTATO PAIN D’EPI miso butter |
$7.00 |
| CHINESE LONG BEAN blood orange, chili, fennel pollen |
$11.00 |
| BAJA ASIAN STREET CORN kimchee aioli, cotija, almond, togarashi |
$12.00 |
| TOM YUM MUSHROOMS burrata, leek |
$14.00 |
| GRILLED BAJA OYSTERS ponzu butter, breadcrumbs & sea grapes |
$14.00 |
| LOADED JAPANESE SWEET POTATO bacon, charred scallion sour cream, miso butter & bonito |
$14.00 |
| WAGYU BEEF SKEWER pickled onion, bulgogi & herbs |
$18.00 |
| HONEY LIME CHICKEN SKEWER papaya slaw, cashew, shiso, peanut |
$16.00 |
| BUTTER DUMPLINGS escargot & wagyu beef carpaccio,lemon, cabbage |
$17.00 |
| ROASTED DUCK BAO BUN maple miso, blue cheese & figs |
$17.00 |
| DUNGENESS CRAB & CABBAGE CAKES old bay crème fraiche, oyster sauce & trout roe |
$19.00 |
| COAL FIRED OCTOPUS SKEWER shishito peppers, basil aioli & bacon XO |
$22.00 |
| STEAMED MANILLA CLAMS & KIMCHI n’duja & prosecco |
$18.00 |
| HOT NOODLES RICE | |
| RED CURRY TOFU choy sum, lime, sprouts & herbs |
$16.00 |
| FARMERS MARKET STIR FRY chef joe’s daily finds |
$18.00 |
| YUZU EGG NOODLE pork belly, calamari, bok choy, peanut, water chestnut |
$18.00 |
| KUNG PAO SWEETBREADS forbidden rice, sun dried pineapple, broccolini, wasabi peas, lotus |
$19.00 |
| HAM HOCK FRIED RICE mustard greens, barrel aged soy, fried egg, english pea, furikake |
$19.00 |
| BROTHLESS RAMEN beef cheek, shiitake mushrooms, egg jam & bok choy |
$22.00 |
| BLACK GARLIC UDON NOODLE lobster, chili, choy sum, bisque & espelette |
$34.00 |
| FEAST | |
| ROASTED DUCK pineapple, gochujang, mint & cabbage – half/whole |
$32.00 |
| GLAZED BLACK COD tatsoi, sunflower dashi, hon shimiji mushrooms, vietnamese caramel |
$35.00 |
| WHOLE GONESTRAW FARMS KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN pickles, chili sauce & scallions – half/whole |
$50.00 |
| 8 OZ SNAKE RIVER FARMS WAGYU FILET crying tiger & crispy rice salad |
$55.00 |
| 10 OZ BISON STRIP LOIN crying tiger & crispy rice salad |
$60.00 |
| WHOLE FRIED SNAPPER endive, olives, orange, fennel, lime & aji amarillo |
$55.00 |
| COAL GRILLED KOJI PORK TOMAHAWK curry, fennel pollen & apple |
$69.00 |
| 34 OZ DRY AGED BONE IN RIB EYE – 45 DAYS chef accoutrements |
$110.00 |
| 32 OZ SNAKE RIVER FARMS WAGYU PORTER HOUSE miso butter & chef accoutrements |
$160.00 |
| Dessert | |
| Sweets | |
| SHALO-HALO coconut tapioca, caramel flan, blueberry, tropical fruits, melon sake ice |
$12.00 |
| CHOCOLATE PAVLOVA yuzu mousse, concord grape, chocolate cremeux |
$12.00 |
| MALASADAS coffee, coconut filling, passion fruit, green Thai curry ice cream |
$12.00 |
| HONEY PANNA COTTA soy almonds, jasmine tea boba, shiso, lemon ice |
$12.00 |
| EAST MEETS WEST PETIT FOURS a bounty of chef’s selection of miniature pastries |
$12.00 |
| BLACK VELVET charcoal sponge cake, banana caramel, miso, ancient grain brittle, raspberry ponzu |
$14.00 |
| Cocktails | |
| NEW WORLD RED | |
| Aglianico, Ryme Cellars, “Camino Alta Vineyard”, El Dorado, 2017 North America |
$84.00 |
| Cabernet Blend, Booker, “Harvey &Harriet”, Paso Robles, 2017 North America |
$110.00 |
| Cabernet Blend, Realm, “The Bard”, Napa Valley, 2016 North America |
$244.00 |
| Cabernet Blend, Peter Michael, “Les Pavots”, Alexander Valley, 2016 North America |
$375.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Antica Winery, Atlas Peak, 2015 North America |
$100.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Nickel & Nickel, “Bella Union”, Napa Valley, 2016 North America |
$125.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Scarecrow, Napa Valley, 2016 North America |
$675.00 |
| Grenache, Qupé, “Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard”, Edna Valley, 2016 North America |
$86.00 |
| Merlot Blend, Robert Sinskey, “P.O.V.”, Carneros, 2014 North America |
$92.00 |
| Petite Syrah, Stags’ Leap Winery, Napa Valley, 2016 North America |
$75.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Merry Edwards, Russian River, 2017 North America |
$99.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Melville, “Sandy’s Block”, StaRita Hills, 2016 North America |
$116.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Williams Selyem, Sonoma Coast, 2017 North America |
$170.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Williams Selyem, “Westside Road Neighbors”, Russian River, 2017 North America |
$212.00 |
| Syrah, Arnots-Roberts, Sonoma Coast, 2017 North America |
$90.00 |
| Syrah Blend, Sanguis, “Bossman”, Santa Barbara, 2015 North America |
$152.00 |
| Zinfandel, Martinelli, “Vignetto di Evo”, Russian River, 2016 North America |
$78.00 |
| Zinfandel, Turley Wine Cellars, “Kirschenmann Vineyard”, Lodi, 2017 North America |
$96.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, “Cuvée Laurène”, Dundee Hills, 2015 North America |
$150.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Ken Wright, “Canary Hill Vineyard”, Eola-Amity, 2015 North America |
$96.00 |
| Pinot Noir/Syrah, Domaine Serene, “Grand Cheval”, Oregon/Walla Walla, 2016 North America |
$170.00 |
| Syrah Blend, Maison Noir, “Horseshoes & Handgrenades”, Rogue Valley, MV North America |
$60.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Leonetti Cellars, Walla Walla, 2015 North America |
$185.00 |
| Syrah, Cayuse, “Cailloux Vineyard”, Walla Walla, 2016 North America |
$225.00 |
| Tempranillo, K Vintners, “El Jefe, Stoneridge Vineyard”, Wahluke Slope, 2013 North America |
$88.00 |
| Grenache, Yalumba, “Tri-Centenary Vineyard”, Barossa Valley, 2013 Australia |
$105.00 |
| Shiraz, Penfold’s, “StHenri”, South Australia, 2015 Australia |
$195.00 |
| Shiraz, Shaw + Smith, Adelaide Hills, 2015 Australia |
$78.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Burn Cottage, “Cashburn”, Central Otago, 2016 New Zealand |
$81.00 |
| Syrah, Craggy Range, “Le Sol”, Gimblett Gravels, 2015 New Zealand |
$165.00 |
| Carmenere Blend, Casa Lapostelle, “Clos Apalta, Petit Clos”, Colchagua Valley, 2015 Chili/Argentina |
$130.00 |
| Malbec, Terrazas de los Andes, “Las Compuertas Vineyard”, Mendoza, 2014 Chili/Argentina |
$76.00 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Surco 2.7, Valle de San Vicente, 2015 Mexio |
$64.00 |
| Tempranillo, Santos Brujos, Valle de Guadalupe, 2015 Mexio |
$96.00 |
| Cinsault, A.ABadenhorst, “Ramnasgras Vineyard”, Swartland, 2017 South Africa |
$118.00 |
| OLD WORLD RED | |
| Cabernet Blend, Le Tourelles de Longueville, Pauillac, 2012 France |
$135.00 |
| Grenache Blend, Vieux Télégraphe, “Télégramme”, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2016 France |
$98.00 |
| Merlot, Chateau Lécuyer, Pomerol, 2014 France |
$93.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Domaine Marc Roy, “Vielles Vignes”, Gevrey-Chambertin, 2017 France |
$162.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Domaine Yvon Clerget, Volnay, 2017 France |
$136.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Christophe Ferrari, Irancy, 2015 France |
$85.00 |
| Syrah Blend, Tardieu-Laurent, “Les Becs Fins”, Cotes-du-Rhone, 2016 France |
$68.00 |
| Syrah, Jean-Luc Colombo, “La Louvée”, Cornas, 2015 France |
$150.00 |
| Trousseau Noir, Domaine Rolet, Jura, 2012 France |
$60.00 |
| Garnacha Blend, Venus La Universal, “Dido”, Montsant, 2017 Spain |
$61.00 |
| Tempranillo, Macán (Chateau Lafite & Vega Sicilia), Rioja, 2014 Spain |
$155.00 |
| Tempranillo, Numanthia, Toro, 2014 Spain |
$132.00 |
| Tintilla, Alberto Orte, “Atlántida Vineyard”, Cadiz, 2015 Spain |
$78.00 |
| Nebbiolo, Elio Graso, Barolo, “Gavarini Chiniera”, 2015 Italy |
$152.00 |
| Nerello Mascalese, Pietradolce, “Archineri Vineyard”, Etna, 2016 Italy |
$88.00 |
| Sangiovese, La Fiorita, Brunello di Montalcino, 2011 Italy |
$105.00 |
| Super Tuscan, Guado al Tasso, “Il Bruciato”, Bolgheri, 2016 Italy |
$82.00 |
| Super Tuscan, Arcanum, Chianti Classico, 2013 Italy |
$150.00 |
| Limniona, Theopetra Cellars, Meteora, 2015 Greece |
$65.00 |
| Cinsault Blend, Chateau Musar, “Hochar Vineyard”, Bekaa Valley, 2016 Lebanon |
$76.00 |
| NEW WORLD WHITE | |
| Chardonnay, Diatom, “Bar-M”, Santa Barbara, 2018 California |
$72.00 |
| Chardonnay, DuMOL, “Wester Reach”, Russian River, 2016 California |
$124.00 |
| Chardonnay, Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley, 2017 California |
$155.00 |
| Chardonnay, Peter Michael, “Belle Côte Vineyard”, Sonoma, 2017 California |
$210.00 |
| Malvasia Blend, Arbe Garbe, Russian River, 2017 California |
$76.00 |
| Roussanne, Stolpman Vineyards, Ballard Canyon, 2017 California |
$60.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Merry Edwards, Russian River, 2017 California |
$88.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Margerum, “Sybarite”, Santa Barbara, 2018 California |
$57.00 |
| Semillon, Saxon Brown, “Fighting Brothers Cuvee”, Sonoma Coast, 2012 California |
$52.00 |
| Trousseau Gris, Jolie-Laide, “Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard”, Russian River, 2018 California |
$68.00 |
| Chardonnay, Evening Land, “Seven Springs Vineyard”, Eola-Amity, 2016 Oregon |
$80.00 |
| Pinot Blanc, Brooks, Willamette Valley, 2018 Oregon |
$56.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Spy Valley, “E Block”, Marlborough, 2018 New Zealand |
$76.00 |
| Assyrtiko, Jim Barry, Clare Valley, 2018 Australia |
$68.00 |
| Dry Riesling, Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley, 2018 Australia |
$50.00 |
| Semillon, Tyrrell’s, “Vat 1”, Hunter Valley, 2008 Australia |
$144.00 |
| OLD WORLD WHITE | |
| Chardonnay, Domaine Barat, Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons, 2017 France |
$81.00 |
| Chardonnay, Remi Jobard, “Sous la Velle”, Meursault, 2017 France |
$137.00 |
| Marsanne, Ferraton Pere & Fils, “La Mialan”, Saint-Péray, 2016 France |
$65.00 |
| Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Girault, “La Siliceuse”, Sancerre, 2018 France |
$74.00 |
| Sylvaner, Domaine Ostertag, “Vielles Vignes”, Alsace, 2017 France |
$71.00 |
| Albarino, Bodegas Granbazán, “Etiquita Ámbar”, Rias Baixas, 2017 Spain |
$63.00 |
| Garnacha Blanco, Cellar Piñol, “L’Avi Arrufi”, Terra Alta, 2014 Spain |
$91.00 |
| Friulano, Livio Felluga, Friuli Colli Orientali, 2017 Italy |
$63.00 |
| Garganega Blend, Pieropan, Soave Classico, 2017 Italy |
$60.00 |
| Pinot Grigio, Ferlat, “Ramato”, Venezia Giulia, 2018 Italy |
$55.00 |
| Riesling Spätlese, Schlossgut Diel, “Dorsheimer Goldloch”, Nahe 2008 Germany |
$132.00 |
| Scheurebe Spätlese, Kruger Rumpf, Nahe, 2016 Germany |
$56.00 |
| BUBBLES | |
| Brut, Dom Perignon, Champagne, France, 1996 | $420.00 |
| NV Brut, Billecart-Salmon, “Sous Bois”, ChampagneFrance | $140.00 |
| Brut Prosecco, Malibran, “5 Grammi”, Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore, 2016 | $62.00 |
| NV Brut, Domaine Breton, “La Dilettante”, Vouvray, France | $70.00 |
| Brut Rosé, Schramsberg, California, 2016 | $75.00 |
| ROSE | |
| Grenache Blend, Domaine Ott, “Clos Mireille”, Provence, France, 2018 France |
$92.00 |
| Mourvedre Blend, Domaine Tempier, Bandol, France, 2018 France |
$109.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Schlossgut Diel, “Rose de Diel”, Nahe, Germany, 2018 Germany |
$72.00 |
| WHISKYS | |
| Yamakazi 12 1.5 oz |
$28.00 |
| Yamakazi 18 1.5 oz |
$60.00 |
| Hakushu 12 1.5 oz |
$26.00 |
| Hakushu 18 1.5 oz |
$55.00 |
| Hibiki Harmony 1.5 oz |
$20.00 |
| Nikka Coffee Malt 1.5 oz |
$21.00 |
| Nikka Taketsuru 1.5 oz |
$20.00 |
| Chichibu “Ichiro’s Malt & Grain” 1.5 oz |
$30.00 |
| DIGESTIFS | |
| Bertani, Recioto Della Volpolicella dessert wine |
$18.00 |
| Taylor-Fladgate, 20 yr Tawny Port dessert wine |
$16.00 |
| Beres, Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos dessert wine |
$20.00 |
| Del Montal VS Armagnac brand & cognac |
$14.00 |
| Dom De Esperance Bas XO brand & cognac |
$26.00 |
| Pierre Ferrand Grande Champ brand & cognac |
$24.00 |
| Hennessey XO brand & cognac |
$50.00 |
| Hine Rare VSOP brand & cognac |
$18.00 |
| SAKE BOTTLES | |
| Tedorigawa “Lady Luck” Junmai Daiginjo, Yamada Nishiki, Ishikawa Prefecture BTL |
$95.00 |
| Watari Bune “The 55″ Junmai Ginjo”, Watari Bune, Ibaraki Prefecture BTL |
$82.00 |
| Shichi Hon Yari “Silent Samurai” Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo, Tamazakae, Shiga Prefecture [500ml] BTL |
$140.00 |
| Fukucho “Forgotten Fortune” Junmai, Hattanso, Hiroshima Prefecture BTL |
$88.00 |
| Toko “Sunrise” Junmai Ginjo, Dewasansan, Yamagata Prefecture BTL |
$71.00 |
| SOMMELIER | |
| SAKE – Toko “Sunrise” Junmai Ginjo, Dewasansan, Yamagata Prefecture | $71.00 |
| SAKE – Watari Bune “The 55″ Junmai Ginjo”, Watari Bune, Ibaraki Prefecture | $82.00 |
| SPARKLING – NV Brut, Billecart-Salmon, “Sous Bois”, Champagne, France | $140.00 |
| SPARKLING – NV Brut, Domaine Breton, “La Dilettante”, Vouvray, France | $70.00 |
| WHITE WINE – Assyrtiko, Jim Barry, Clare Valley, 2018 | $68.00 |
| WHITE WINE – Garnacha Blanco, Cellar Piñol, “L’Avi Arrufi”, Terra Alta, 2014 | $91.00 |
| WHITE WINE – Trousseau Gris, Jolie-Laide, “Fanucchi-Wood Road Vineyard”, Russian River, 2018 | $68.00 |
| RED WINE – Grenache, Yalumba, “Tri-Centenary Vineyard”, Barossa Valley, 2013 | $105.00 |
| RED WINE – Nerello Mascalese, Pietradolce, “Archineri Vineyard”, Etna, 2016 | $88.00 |
| RED WINE – Syrah Blend, Sanguis, “Bossman”, Santa Barbara, 2015 | $152.00 |
| ESPRESSO DRINKS | |
| ESPRESSO 1 oz of rich espresso |
$4.00 |
| AMERICANO 2 oz espresso, hot water |
$4.00 |
| CAPPUCINO 1 oz expresso, 1 oz steamed milk, 1 oz foam |
$5.00 |
| DOUBLE ESPRESSO 2 oz of rich espresso |
$6.00 |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: animaesd.comopentable.com
Contact Animae
Address: 969 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 432-1225
Website: https://www.animaesd.com/
Hours
| Wednesday | 5–9PM |
| Thursday | 5–9PM |
| Friday | 5–9:30PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9PM |
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