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

First time eating at this spot on cable street, and happy I was able to find parking as it seems it…read moremay be a bit tough on weekends/busy nights. 10/10 spicy garlic wings for me!!! I asked for the most spice possible and my server brought a side of the sauce, and it's indeed spicy in the perfect way :) the sauce is a bit cooked into the skin, so it's not a "saucy" wing, but I personally love that & it was cooked perfectly! The margarita fell a bit short but I didn't mind, the wings and dive-vibe this place gave me enough joy :)

This place is okay, after checking out the reviews of the spicy chicken wings, decided to give them…read morea try honestly in my opinion, they could be cooked a little bit more they were so-so. However, they did have my favorite beer Cali creami The pho was good. How was the fried rice, you ask? Well it was very dry. The pork and steamed rice was enjoyed.. Service was good. We're not from here we're from out of town, but just decided to try it out because the locals rave about it. It was OK. One of the restaurants that was open late at night on a Sunday.

Really enjoyed my visit to JCK Asia Kitchen & Bar! The soup dumplings were definitely a highlight…read more-- juicy, flavorful, and so good when eaten fresh. I also tried the beef rib noodle soup, Angus steak with house sauce, chili wonton, and Dan Dan noodles. Everything was flavorful and satisfying! I loved the cozy atmosphere and the service was friendly as well. If you're in Chula Vista and looking for dumplings, noodles, or Asian comfort food, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

Nothing compares to JCK! I ordered to go this time, and it was delicious! The dumplings are some of…read moremy favorite! I highly recommend going with a big group so you can try multiple things!

Alyssa was a fantastic service and made our group of 7 feel very welcome! Thank you for having us!read more

James was an excellent server . The food was just as good. Looking forward to coming back.read more

Animae has been at the top of my San Diego restaurant list for a while now, so when the group chat…read morefinally decided to stop talking and actually make plans, this place was booked immediately. We went on a Saturday night and were seated right away. Our server, Carol, was super sweet and made our first visit even better. Even though I had practically memorized the menu already, I still had her explain everything and give us her recommendations. She shared her favorites, what's popular, and even what customers don't usually order. She felt very genuine and honest and never once seemed like she was trying to upsell us. Then I looked over and saw Chef Tara. I had already told my friends about her, only to find out they follow her on Instagram too. Eventually, we worked up the courage to talk to her, and she was incredibly nice. She took her time answering our questions about Filipino culture and explaining how her dishes came about. You can really feel her passion and pride in her work. I truly admired that. And the food? WOW. Easily the best meal I've had in 2026. It's been a week and I'm STILL thinking about it. I knew I wanted to write a review, but I honestly didn't expect the experience to exceed my expectations this much. Love at first bite. We started with the Tuna Kinilaw, Carpaccio, and Crispy Pig Ears. Carol taught us how to eat the kinilaw: put all the good stuff on the spoon for the perfect bite. Rich coconut, calamansi, cilantro, fish, jalapeño, and onion on a crispy wonton. It was an absolute explosion of flavor. My taste buds were not ready! The carpaccio was fresh and paired with what I believe was pear or another refreshing fruit. Then the crispy pig ears came out. I was hesitant because not everyone at our table is a pork fan, and I had already convinced them to order the pork tomahawk tocino. But after Carol and Chef Tara both recommended it, we gave it a shot. SO glad we did. The ears were incredibly crispy, with a sweet-and-sour tamarind glaze. Then I realized there was tofu in the dish and immediately thought, "Oh my God, this is the chef's version of tokwa't baboy!" Chef Tara later confirmed it. Such a creative and unexpected take on a Filipino classic. The Roasted Cabbage was supposed to be a side, but honestly, it could've been a main. Roasted perfectly with miso brown butter and lime. Simple but incredibly flavorful. The sauce was so good one of my friends started putting rice in it. Next was the Short Rib Kare Kare. I grew up not eating bagoong, so I usually just use patis with my kare kare. Chef Tara intentionally incorporated bagoong into hers instead of serving it on the side because she wanted people to eat it the way she intended. She was right. That sauce was AMAZING. I'm pretty sure the bagoong was homemade, and the combination had me dunking my rice straight into the sauce. The short rib was tender, flavorful, and practically falling off the bone. The Chicken Adobo sa Pula was another surprise. Chef Tara described it as her French-Filipino fusion take on adobo--and there's no soy sauce! The chicken was incredibly tender, the sauce was killer, and the crispy garlic on top added the perfect crunch. Then came the star of the show: Pork Tomahawk Tocino. Sweet glaze, mango sawsawan, a meaty portion on one side and pork belly on the other. The meatier part reminded me of classic tocino and home cooking, with just the right amount of sweetness. Then we got to the pork belly... It melted in your mouth. I've never shaken my head this much during one dinner. Every dish just kept coming out swinging. For dessert, we had the Sticky Rice Crème Brûlée, and this one completely blew me away. I expected a Thai-style sticky rice dessert with coconut milk and condensed milk. Nope. THE STICKY RICE WAS BIKO. OMG. Chef Tara stayed true to the Filipino dish and elevated it instead. Mind blown is an understatement. We also had the Buko Pan Dan, which was great, along with another dessert that was also delicious. But that sticky rice crème brûlée had me sitting there thinking, "Why did it take me so long to come here?" And the restaurant itself is such a vibe. I loved the anime-inspired artwork throughout the restaurant--even in the men's restroom! I cannot say enough about this place. I was telling everyone at work, my cousins, my friends, and pretty much anyone I passed on my walk back to the hotel that night. Animae is an absolute gem. Amazing food, amazing service, amazing atmosphere, but most importantly, you can feel the passion and pride behind the food. Chef Tara isn't just creating dishes--she's telling stories and bringing Filipino culture to the table in such a creative way. Thank you, Chef Tara, Carol, and the entire Animae team for an unforgettable night.

The service was impeccable! Tasha was an amazing waitress and took such great care of me as we…read morecelebrated my 40th birthday. I have an almond and walnut allergy and she went as far as printing a menu and crossing off all that I couldn't have. All servers were aware of the allergy as well. I felt so taken care of the whole time! The decor and ambiance was perfection and ube vanilla coconut cocktail was delicious. The star of the show was the mango sticky rice crème brûlée!! The food was good but it didn't outshine the service.

Nice to have a solid Peruvian spot in San Diego. The ambiance has a Latin vibe to it with all the…read morefoliage and decor. The presentation of the dishes were excellent. The dishes we had are not quite as they add a modern twist. The vegetarian soltado protein were "steak strips" versus just veggies/tofu/mushroom. It ate more hearty without a loss of flavor. We also ordered arroz chaufas de pato (Duck fried rice). The flavor was spot on but the duck was a tad dry. We did have Yucca Fritas and that was good. The spicy Aji had a long lasting kick and a smoky flavor. We definitely recommend this location for the food and experience!

Come here on a Sunday with my friend for lunch. It has such chill vibe to it, beat away the heat of…read morethe day. I really enjoy it here. My friend ordered a beef saltado and i ordered a saltado vegetarian, both dishes are amazing, more than we expected. The services are good too, our server was excellent and very helpful. I would love to come again!

Stopped by Bonchon National City for the $1 wings, and honestly, there's not much bad to say. They…read moredo Korean fried chicken really well--crispy, flavorful, and most importantly, consistent every time. Customer service was great. Our servers were attentive and checked on us throughout the meal, which I always appreciate. Overall, Bonchon continues to be one of my top spots for Korean fried chicken. Great wings, consistent flavor, and good service. Definitely recommend!

THE BEST!!! AND I MEAN THE BEST fried wings you'll ever have in your life. The spicy sauce they…read morecome with is extremely addicting! Consistent good food Consistent great service. The Asian manager or supervisor there deserves all the credit he gets Place is always clean Employees always hard working and kind! They even offer lunch specials!!! I mean this place does it all great work

I came here to celebrate my birthday, and it was such a great choice! I absolutely loved the Asian…read morePinoy fusion--every dish was flavorful, creative, and beautifully prepared. You can really tell they put thought into combining traditional Filipino flavors with modern Asian influences. The atmosphere made the celebration even more enjoyable, and the overall experience exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for something unique and delicious, I highly recommend giving this place a try. I'll definitely be back!

My family stopped in today for a late lunch (around 2:30 pm) so the place was empty except for us…read more The lady at the counter took our order promptly and she later brought out our food. Water was self service but she did make sure to check in on us a few times. The establishment had a decent amount of seating/tables. They were the tall ones. I had the pork belly rice bowl whereas my husband and kids got the waygu burger, adobo bowl and chicken karage bowl. The waygu burger was done perfectly - juicy with a pretzel bun. The pork belly and chicken karage were tasty as well though I feel like the rice could have been a better texture/consistency. My son was just ok with his adobo bowl - he wasn't super fond of the consistency of the egg on top. Overall though, very solid spot to order food from.

Service is great. Price is just right (not expensive) for a great tasting food. I always want to go…read moreback there.

Alfonso took excellent care of us as always. He kept our drinks full and checked on us frequently…read morewithout being overbearing. Our party of three ordered the spicy garlic edamame (the BEST by far), tuna carpaccio, lemon cilantro roll, caterpillar roll and crusader roll. We also ordered the chicken fried rice for the first time. We like to pour the leftover garlic sauce from the edamame onto rice. Delicious.. recommend. We rarely have any complaints, but this time the a/c seemed not to be working too well. It was warm. But not enough to take off a star. The tuna carpaccio is delicious with a slice of mango, avocado and generous portion of seaweed salad in each bite. Plenty of cucumbers too. The restaurant was busy as usual and other than the a/c not working well, we enjoyed our meal very much!

Garlic noodles were soooo good, added shrimp and mushrooms. Service was smooth, no issues or…read morehiccups. Restaurant is also very cute and aesthetic on the inside :)

The fusion menu is so good. The birria pho is the real star with super tender beef and a rich,…read moredeeply spiced broth that's total comfort food. Definitely don't skip the garlic noodles either; they're super savory, extra garlicky, and pair amazingly with the popcorn chicken, which comes out piping hot, crazy crispy, and perfectly seasoned. Friendly staff, quick service, and overall just great vibes. Will 100% be coming back!