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Neighborhoods: Mid-City West, West HollywoodMon-Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat. 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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How does one go from just having a few glasses of wine to a large check? Easy, go to Animal. This is exactly what the beau and I did one Friday night.
We had just finished a concert and decided to grab a few drinks. To accompany our drinks we decided to order a few things. First on the list was chicken liver toast. At $3, this may be the best fine dining deal in town and mighty tasty at the same time. Next, we had the fluke with grape and yuzu granita, apple, orange, serrano (only had a few slices), and mint. The fluke is nicely cut, no connective tissue here. For a vegetable we had the broccoli; as we ate this dish we briefly pondered becoming vegetarians. I mean, if all vegetables were this tasty, it might be easy. Or, maybe we were tricked by the addition of pancetta and egg to this dish.
For dessert we had the panna cotta with passion fruit. This dessert was light and creamy, the passion fruit added a little acid to balance out the perfect sweetness of this dessert.
Oh, and the wine was good with much more interesting choices on the list than the las time we were here.
The bill may have been surprising for just a "few glasses of wine" but it felt well worth it while we were dining on the various small plates at Animal.
I walked into Animal knowing very little about the menu and reviews. All I did know was that Animal is one of the top rated restaurants in Los Angeles.
This minimalist-contemporary restaurant blends into the gray buildings scattered down Fairfax. With no restaurant name or flashy lights presented out front, this is often a sign that it doesn't need flash to attract customers... The food does it all.
We ordered 7 small plates for our table of 3.
First off was the Crispy Hominy with Lime. Perfectly fried, with a fresh tender consistency, I found this dish to be the gourmet version of corn nuts. It was definitely tasty, but not my favorite... because in the end... It still tasted like corn nuts. But for $5, it's not a bad way to start while you wait for the rest of your dishes.
2nd up was the CRISPY PIG EARS. And yes, I put that in caps so you know that this dish means business. I grew up eating sisig in the Philippines, which is a dish made up of pig ears and lime. But this was far from what I would have expected. These thin strips of pig ear, was as crisp as they can get, and bursting with flavor! Every bite filled my mouth with pork, citrus, and spice. Oh, and the fried egg! Any reason to eat a fried egg past breakfast deserves a thumbs up form me! Definitely a must try for Animal goers!
3rd dish was the MELTED PETIT BASQUE!!!!! My #1 favorite dish of the evening. First off... How can you go wrong with cheese? 2nd off... it's MELTED! and it comes with Spanish chorizo, sliced into rounds... with onions. And of course, grilled bread, for you to top with your gooey, tasty, goodness. Ohhh... It was heaven to me. Most definitely having a plate all to myself when I return. ;)
Then the confit came... DUCK CONFIT. This salty duck leg was complemented quite well with the dates and salad. A pretty basic dish, but cooked perfectly. Which I think was the theme of the night for Animal.
BBQ Pork Belly Sandwiches were next. The soft, sweet buns, brought all the flavors of the pork filling together. So warm and succulent, I wanted to order 10 more just to take home and eat as a snack every hour of the day.
Next was the POUTINE! Poutine? I had no clue what poutine was before last night. Sitting in front of us was what looked like french fries topped with ox-tail gravy! I know it sounds like something you can grab at a bar or diner, but the ox-tail gravy was definitely amazing. The tender chunks of fatty beef...
Last, but not least.... The FOIE GRAS, biscuit, and maple sausage gravy... It hurts me just to think about it... Because I wish I could be eating this right now. The sweet and savory flavors of the gravy may have slightly over powered the foie gras, but it was a dish to remember none the less. If I hadn't been so stuffed from the last 6 dishes, I would have licked that bowl down.
Now, DESSERTS.
The Bacon Chocolate Crunch Bar was a forgettable experience to me. I've always been a little wary about bacon-chocolate. I've had some amazing gourmet chocolate that incorporates savory flavors, like balsamic vinegar, but bacon... It really didn't do much for me. I felt like I wanted it to be one or the other. But not both.
After a bite, I focused all my attention on the Joe's DONUTS!!!!!!!!!!
They were like the most delectable pillows I've ever encountered. I have never in my life tasted a donut so soft. In fact... I don't think I've had ANY pastry as soft and tender and delicate and flavorful as this. In fact... I would go there just for the donuts... Except that there'd be no way I could resist the other dishes.
Long story short... Animal takes regular american food (bbq pork sandwiches, corn nuts, donuts, etc) and ups the ante. Very much worth the visit.
And while you're at it... Mail me some of those donuts.
The menu is divided into small and large plates. It's minimalist-contemporary feel is sexual. It's located on Fairfax next to Canter's Deli.
Please try the Poutine.
Possibly the greatest dining experience of 2009.
FRIED QUAIL. SO TENDER, WELL SPICED, SO GOOD.
foie gras loco moco is good but it is a very heavy dish with a gooey texture so not everyone's stomach will approve.
fried pig's ear with eggs has a really unique fresh taste but i wouldn't order it again because i felt like i was eating chips...with an egg.
tres leches cake is SO GOOD. it wasn't overly sweet or overly moist. perfectly balanced.
what we should of ordered were those pork belly sandwiches....i want some now! i liked this restaurant because it was pretty unique with inventive dishes. i often find lots of restaurants all tasting about the same and it's refreshing to be a restaurant that has interesting but DELICIOUS food!
i had been lusting after animal for a while, and when i finally had the occasion to dine there, it did not disappoint in all its rich, carnivorous glory.
my friend encouraged me to try the pig ear, and i'm glad i did. i had expected something cartilagey and hard to chew, but it was actually surprisingly crispy and easy to eat. we also started with the fluke with grape and yuzu granita, and it was nice and light, in contrast to the dishes to come.
my favorite dish was a tie between the BBQ pork belly sliders and the foie gras loco moco. both were amazingly, astoundingly good and are must tries when you go to animal.
i thought the poutine was going to be my favorite, considering my love for the canadian delicacy, but it was just okay. initially it came out oversalted, but the manager quickly and graciously rectified the problem. apparently they had been a little heavy handed in salting the fries.
we ended the meal with joe's doughnuts, which came with a delectable caramel sauce. they were fluffy and pillowy, but i hesitate to proclaim them life-changing or the best i've ever had.
street parking was easy to find on a monday evening, but they do have valet, which also makes it easier to spot the restaurant even though it is sans sign.
This was the stupidest restaurant I have ever been to. There is no sign, except, of course, on the valet stand out front. This seems unnecessarily pretentious. It's not like this is a secret corner of the city--it's next to Canter's. My reservations were for 6 pm, when the restaurant opened.
I have a 9 month old baby who is without exception perfectly behaved in restaurants, but the hostess felt the need to inform me that they had no "baby chairs," and did I still wish to be seated? She then tried to keep me standing at the front door until my entire party arrived. Keep in mind, the restaurant is totally empty at this point. In the five minutes it took the other two people to arrive, we were reminded about the need for our entire party four more times.
When we tried to order appetizers, we were told we needed to order our entire meal all at once. I have since been told they were trying to get rid of us, but if that were truly the case, why did entrees arrive over an hour after the main course? By the time we finished, it was an hour past my daughter's bedtime. Despite this, she behaved PERFECTLY. Yet every time she touched the table or a napkin, they were aggressively wiped or removed.
The food was 50% amazingly delicious and 50% putrid. The fish was bad. They tried to cover it with globs of disgusting tartar sauce. The foie gras was veiny and overcooked. The pork belly and quail were fabulous. The servers were total assholes, and we still tipped 15%.
And before you crap on me that it's not an inappropriate restaurant for children, I will point out that they do not have an explicit anti-child policy, and as such can be expected to reasonably accommodate a very well behaved child at an early sitting. I have seen kids eating at Balthazar and Lever House in NYC, and it was a pleasure for all concerned.
Animal sucks.
Animal is open until 11PM on Sunday, which allowed me to spontaneously have a late dinner here. I have been anticipating eating here for months, so I had a pretty clear idea of what I wanted to order.
The menu is divided into small and large plates, and there are about twice as many options for small plates. 3 of us decided to stick with only small plates for variety's sake and ordered 7 different dishes.
1. First was the crispy hominy which reminded me of what a soft, deep-fried corn nut would taste like. Very salty, but went well with a squeeze of lime. A basket of this stuff stayed on the table for a good while, as the portion size was decent. The texture was the real winner here.
2. Next was the pig ear with chili, lime, and fried egg. Nice heat and flavor. The pig ear had the texture and appearance of fried tortilla strips. Went well with the the fried egg.
3. Melted petit basque, chorizo, grilled bread was the clear favorite at the moment it was served. An amazing dish of melted cheese with slices of chorizo interspersed. This is a must order.
4. The duck confit on a bed of dates, arugula, pecans, sherry vinaigrette, and apple had a very crispy outer shell and amazingly tender leg meat. Alone the duck was great, but it is clearly meant to be eaten with the accompanied salad.
5. BBQ Pork Belly Sliders with cole slaw. These killed me and were far and away the new favorite at this point. Combine the succulent, crispy, pork in sweet barbecue sauce, which just fell apart when bit into, with a soft bun and great slaw. This could be a house favorite at any great BBQ restaurant in the country, only it would be served as a much larger sandwich. Another must order.
6. My most anticipated dish of the night was next, the poutine with oxtail gravy, and cheddar. This is a Quebecois favorite, and reminded me of a lomo saltado/cheese fries hybrid. The oxtail was unbelievable. Great flavor all around. I was very satisfied, but this is not for those sensitive to salt.
7. Foie gras on a biscuit with maple sausage gravy. This dish is rich. The gravy is very sweet, almost overpowering the foie gras. However, the flavors are complementary. Not the star, but a great dish nonetheless.
After dinner, it was clear Animal specializes in finding different ingredients and flavors that work well together, creating a fantastic combination of flavors. A combination so unique that you can only expect to find such an experience at this restaurant.
Not to forget dessert...
The bacon chocolate crunch bar did not live up to the hype, despite a fantastic s&p anglaise, however Joe's Doughnuts blew me and everyone else away. The softest, most pillow-like cinnamon sugar doughnuts in a super sweet caramel sauce. That was the best way one could possibly end this meal.
I can't wait to return to try other appetizers, entrees, and seasonal selections.
What I like about animal.....
They have good wines. There is one cute waiter. The food is really good if you are in the mood for different flavors of meat. And I mean meat. You can eat all parts of the animal here! I liked the foie gras a lot. The food changes so don't get addicted to anything. My BF loves the putin. (?). Make sure you save room for dessert it is amazing. I LOVE the tres leches cake....mmmmmmmmm.......mmmmmmmm
What I don't like....
The restaurant feels COLD HARD and uninviting. You do NOT want to stay there. It is loud. But no good music. Just loud talking. I hate it. There is the table right at the front by the door and if you break a rule you get seated there and it sucks. The hostess is MEAN. The waiters are snobby. One is nice. There is no artwork or anything on the walls. I mean it feels sooo empty. Not welcoming. I would rather go to Jar and have a nice comfy chair snuggle in and eat their YUMMY pot roast and butterscotch dessert....
Give in to your inner carnivore instincts and let loose at Animal. The dishes are whimsical and delicious, not to mention perfect sizes for sharing. Some of my favs were the pork belly sliders, poutine (think fancy smothered fries), foie gras biscuit w/ gravy, and grilled squid. The truffle parmesan fondue that comes with the flat iron steak is out of this world. Although it can probably be said that I've yet to meet a grilled squid that I didn't like. The atmosphere is casual with minimal decor but all in all a great place to enjoy a fun meal with some friends. Seth Rogan was spotted at the next table. Make sure to try the bacon chocolate crunch bar while you're there.
You guys, seriously, SERIOUSLY, this place is not even a "must", it's a "have to" restaurant. You have to go here. Or something terrible will happen, such as the possibility that you will not experience the most gorgeous melding of flavors, textures and colors in your mouth, and then you will eventually die after living a disappointing life. Although the menu changes, I believe some of their staples remain every day, so if you happen to stumble upon a menu that features any of the following, order it and thank me later:
- roasted pork salad, celery, red onion, olive oil (spicy, refreshing, salty, delish)
- baby broccoli, pancetta, parmesan, soft egg, bread crumbs (probably my favorite thing we ordered)
- poutine, oxtail gravy, cheddar (the wanna-be Canadian in me cried a little - this felt like the home I never had)
- fluke, grape & yuzu granita, apple, orange, serrano, mint (like jumping into a pool on a hot day)
- tres leches, dulce de leche (super sweet, but super tasty)
- bacon chocolate crunch bar, s&p anglaise (I think this is a must in a restaurant called Animal - the crunch is the bacon, and the chocolate is superb)
joe's doughnuts, cinnamon sugar, caramel (if not for the broccoli, this would have been the best thing we ordered).
I feel like a mother hen, releasing her baby hens into the world. Go children, make smart choices and for god's sake, eat at Animal.
The food here was excellent.
My friend and I started with the baby broccoli / pancetta / parmesan / soft egg / bread crumbs. Two words: Order it.
We also split an order of the pork belly sandwiches (2 in one order) which I could've easily eaten 5 of. Seriously, the pork belly was SOOOOO soft and the bbq sauce and slaw complimented the pork REALLY well. The bun was really soft too, which is key for any slider (koo koo roo, take note, cuz your sliders are nasty).
We also ordered the poutine which were basically fries covered in cheddar cheese and oxtail gravy. It was as heavy and as fattening as it sounds...but was damn good. Would I order it again? Maybe not but dont regret having tried it at least once.
The decor and atmosphere at Animal were booooring, but lucky for them, they've got the grub part downnnnnn.
Minus one star because all that foie made me throw up afterwards when I got home. And I have a friend who also threw up after eating at Animal (so it's not just me).
BUT despite our foie intolerance...I LOVE ANIMAL! Here is what I would do differently next time -- only order ONE dish with foie gras, we had both the loco moco and biscuit...both delish but if you need help deciding which, I'd say loco moco if you're feeling more savory and biscuit for more sweet.
BBQ pork sliders -- A+++. We wanted to order another.
Tres leches -- A+
Listened to other Yelpers advice and got the tres leches instead of the bacon chocolate dessert...I saw the chocolate come out, and it doesn't look very appetizing. So tres leches trumps the bacon chocolate.
The portions do not look like much, but the food is so heavy and rich that you will get full quick. So don't over-order so you can save room for dessert, it's totally worth it!
Thanks Animal, even though I got sick and threw up, I forgive you.
Let me start by saying there's no need to look for the name of this restaurant from the outside. Just look for the place painted black and that would be Animal.
Onto the food! In no particular order... okay, I lied. In the order that our food came out:
PIG EAR - First time I've had pig ear. They're chewy and slightly-crispy strips of pig ear that are a bit salty, esp. w/ the chili and lime, but the flavors are balanced out nicely with the egg. Make sure you pop the yolk and smother your piece of ear with it (that was a weird thing to say). I enjoyed it, but I'm not sure I would order it again next time; I'd rather try something else on the menu. (B-)
CHICKEN LIVER TOAST - Initially, the taste and texture of the liver was excellent. Then the actual flavor of the liver started to kick in and I have to say... I'm just not a fan of liver. It's the aftertaste. I guess my palate has some maturing to do. (C-)
PORK BELLY W/ KIMCHI, PEANUTS, CHILI SOY AND SCALLION - If you're Korean, you'll notice right off the bat that this isn't the traditional kimchi your grandma used to make. The cabbage is cut julienne-style and the flavor is strong in a different way. I tried it without the pork and it was kickin'. But eat it with the pork belly and it's just an awesome blend of flavors. Cooking the pork thoroughly, especially one that thick, without overcooking it was truly impressive. Crispy on the outside, tender as heck on the inside and just bursting with flavors. Yeah, I'm a fan. (A)
PORK BELLY SLIDERS - Again, the pork belly was cooked perfectly. The pork in the slider was even thicker than the one that came on the previous dish, but it was just as tender. And the flavor from the fat was spectacular. Mix that with the bun (which was not dry or too bready), the cole slaw (I've been eating a lot of sandwiches lately w/ slaw and it's quickly becoming a necessity in sandwiches for me) and the BBQ sauce (not too strong, sweet or tangy) and you've got a slider that I can eat every day. (A+)
FOIE GRAS, BISCUIT, MAPLE SAUSAGE GRAVY - Okay, I know foie gras is controversial. Cruel. Inhumane. But it's SO good! The chefs cooked the foie gras to perfection. It just melts in your mouth. I mean, you really don't even have to chew it. In this particular case though, the question I had was: Does this unconventional combination of foie gras with a southern comfort food really work? In my opinion... yes and no. No because the breadiness of the biscuit and the over-the-top-sweetness of the gravy takes away from the flavor and essence of the foie gras. I tried each item separately and I tried them together and I definitely enjoyed the foie gras more on its own. But the combination also works because well, it just does! It's DANG GOOD! (A-)
FOIE GRAS LOCO MOCO - Wasn't entirely sure we should get two foie gras dishes but I'm sure glad we did. This was a triple decker comprised of foie gras, Spam and hamburger. I tried each on its own and I tried them all together. And you know what? I enjoyed them both ways, though when you eat all three together, the sweetness of the foie gras, the saltiness of the Spam and the tenderness or the hamburger all create a harmonious result. I'd recommend eating it this way. (A)
BACON CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BAR - We only ordered this because my friend had asked me to try it for him. Sorry to say, this was my least favorite thing of the night. I thought it would be a strip of bacon covered in chocolate. Instead, it was a chunk of chocolate w/ some bacon bits sprinkled on the side. I don't like chocolate to begin with so this really never had a chance. I think it's highly overrated. (D)
TRES LECHES - Simply put: what a way to end the meal! Moist, sweet (but not too sweet) and just fantastically delicious. I couldn't think of a better finish. You won't regret getting this. (A)
4 1/2 stars
went to this fine dining establishment with big mike below and i have to agree with everything he says:
Pork belly sliders and tres leches dulce de leche cake are a must!!!!!!!
i'd also like to point out that foie gras biscuit with gravy was so bomb diggitty. dan (another member) and i gobbled it allllllll up with extra orders of bread.
and it is quite expensive. for the 6 of us (btw, apparently they don't take reservation for a party larger than 6), it came out to be $64pp after about 14 dishes and i think 8 or 9 drinks
yur arteries may be clogged, but yur be in some tasty heavens with animal
I'll preface this review with the fact that the food here was excellent and if it didn't involve interacting with anyone who actually works there, I would go back.
I haven't been inspired to write a Yelp review in a long time, but this place inspired me so take it as you will.
I made a reservation 2 weeks in advance for my friend's 21st birthday. She's not a party animal and I had it in my head that we would have this perfect evening, starting with a later dinner followed by a few choice bar hops.
This of course never came to pass (curse me for imagining a "perfect" evening - if the universe even hears you think that word, you're screwed) because the wait for our reservation was OVER an 1h15mins. Yes, the hostess was extremely polite and obviously uncomfortable, yes, she checked in with us repeatedly and yes, they comped us a few drinks and a $40 bottle of wine (I give credit where credit is due), but frankly I came prepared to pay for all I drank; nothing you give me will make the time wasted come back.
On top of this, the waitress was about as desperate to leave as we were to eat. Mostly unattentive and somewhat abrasive in her dealings with the table. She'd either be completely absent or in your face.
Again, the food was excellent, the decor was nice, but the wait was unacceptable and, in my opinion, not worth the wait.
FOOD: Delicious! Split five appetizers and one entree between two of us. The food is on the exotic side. This was the first time I'd ever tried bone marrow, head cheese, or foie gras. Loved every dish!! The tres leches cake for dessert was perfect...not too runny (a problem with many restaurant tres leches cakes I've found).
SERVICE: Our service was quick. Since we shared everything, I was impressed with how fast they changed out our plates and silverware. The staff was pleasant, very knowledgeable about the menu and had excellent recommendations.
The foie gras is delicious. Really delicious. People aren't lying when they say it's good.
However, I found most of the other food .. eh. So eh.. I can't even remember what the hell we ate.
The bacon chocolate cake.. EH (and I love bacon.. maybe it was too overhyped).
The tres leches cake. I had better at my niece's birthday party.
Probably my MOST memorable meal of 2009.
chicken liver toast -$3 (slammin')
pig ear, chili, lime, fried egg -$10 (reminds me of "porky" calamari)
grilled squid, chorizo, chimichurri - $12 (as fresh as it gets and w/ a mexican twist - incredible)
flat iron, artichoke hash, truffle parmesan fondue -$25 (worth every penny)
foie gras loco moco, quail egg, spam, hamburger - $35 (brilliant / delicious)
C'mon now , SPAM & FOIS GRAS ... together in the same recipe?! It's like a reflection of the man I was, and the man I want to be all in one glorious plate of food. Where else in the world am I gonna find something that speaks to me like that?
This was dinner for 2 w/ lots of leftovers.
My Advice: Bring a bunch of friends and do it family style. There's a ton of stuff on the menu that I didn't get to try that I'm gonna have to go back for at some point.
UPDATE: alot of people have been raving about the bacon chocolate dessert, so a friend and I decided to give it a try...
TRUSTTTTTT --- the tres leches cake is so much better.
Animal is the only reason that I can't bring myself to say the food in NY is better than LA. This… Read more »
My group partook at Animal with different expectations. I for one drooled over the much appreciated photos, which helped me decide in advance what I wanted to order. However, I read that the menu changes daily so I expected to be disappointed. Lucky for me, the same menu I reviewed on their website was what they were serving that evening. Yay.
Between the three of us, we ordered 5 appetizers, 1 entree, and 2 desserts. Be forewarned, the portions are on the smaller side, tapas style. Since they were so small, we decided to share everything. Animal is not a stuffy establishment where you feel uncomfortable to do this.
If you eat any of the components by itself, its only mediocre. However, when you eat them all together as intended, its creative and bold. I must really compliment the chefs on their perfect execution of the pork dishes. The pork dishes were truly the highlight of my meal.
It would take forever to describe each of the eight dishes I tried that evening. I feel confident if you order a variety, you wont be disappointed. For dessert though, I was a little disappointed with the bacon-chocolate crunch bar. I guess it just wasn't what I imagined. I thought there would actually be a strip of bacon or something. Oh well. Eat the tres leches cake instead, very good.
After cancelled reservations and missed opportunities I finally visited Animal and it was everything I hoped it would be. Great service and fantastic food. Most of their dishes are small plates; even the entrees are smaller than the average restaurant size. I like this because it allowed us to order a bunch of dishes and try multiple flavors. We were tempted to try some of the more unusual dishes, like foie gras on a biscuit or the sweetbreads, but we decided to stick to slightly more conventional stuff. We got 4 dishes plus 2 desserts.
First up was the CHICKEN LIVER TOAST. I'm not a big chicken liver guy, but this was very different from the stuff you get at a jewish deli or from grandma. My lady said it was the best she's ever had. It was very creamy and the flavor wasn't overwhelming, which is what usually turns me off to it. Still strong, and I appreciated a big bite of toast to balance it, but very good.
Then we got FLUKE AND GRANITA . Granita is like grape flavored water ice, and there were other fruit flavors mixed into the dish. Again, really nice balance of flavors. It was good to have a lighter dish mixed in with the heavier meaty foods, and the granita had added benefit of keeping the fish nice and cool.
Next up was our almost-vegetarian dish: BABY BROCCOLI, PANCETTA, PARMESAN, SOFT EGG. Also lighter, really really good. I make baby broccoli a lot at home and its been getting boring; this inspired me to try to mix it with new flavors.
Next dish I was really looking forward to, the BARBEQUE PORK BELLY SANDWICHES. Holy Crap. Thick pork belly with bbq sauce and coleslaw on a buttery, fresh roll. So damn good! Hard to not scarf this down like a dog. One bite you get an incredible piece of bbq pork, and the next bite is pure, decadent pork fat. Really f'ing good.
Last dish was FLAT IRON STEAK, ARTICHOKE HASH, PARMESAN TRUFFLE FONDUE. I can't say enough about how good that sauce is. I would put that on every meal for the rest of my life. The steak was good, but not the best piece of beef I've had, but slathered in that sauce it didn't matter much. Also, be aware that it was only 10 oz's or so. FYI, I usually order my beef medium-rare, but I went with my instinct and ordered this medium, which was the right thing to do, because medium at Animal is the equivalent of medium-rare at most other places.
And to cap it off we had two desserts: the chocolate-bacon crunch bar and the donuts.
The BACON CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BAR was great; very rich & creamy. Consistency was somewhere between a mousse and a flourless chocolate cake with 3 flavor layers: bacon, hazelnut and chocolate. Oh and it was topped with an anglais sauce, just because. Very good, but just barely on this side of too rich.
JOE'S DONUTS however, were one of the best desserts I've ever had. You get three of them and they're made to order so they come out hot. A waitress happily explained that they're fried, then rolled in cinnamon-sugar, then covered in a caramel sauce. So, so good. I'm still fantasizing about them 14 hours later.
Overall fantastic dinner. Also had a couple glasses of nice red wine. I had a slight issue with the valet (they only have one guy, so you end up waiting a long time), but the hostess noticed and was super nice and helpful which made up for it. Compliments to all the wait staff, everyone was friendly, helpful, and seemed genuinely happy to be working there.
Oh, and we also saw Zoe Saldana looking hot and waiting for a table, and separately, Jay Rayner from Top Chef enjoying a meal.
I want to go back tonight, and tomorrow night, and the next night nom nom nom...
The menu here is full of indulgent, decadent, fatty dishes that leave you feeling like a ball of lard. But in the end, it's all worth trying at least once. 3.8 stars.
The place is small and LOUD. Service is great. Wine selection is so-so (pinot noir was dry and fairly flat..should've gone for the italian Montalcino).
On to the food. I'll warn you now - make sure to order 2-3 veggie plates. You'll definitely need it to balance out your fatty meat dishes. My date and I ordered from the small plates and were full.
** Chicken Liver Toast ($3): very grainy, muddy texture at first, but got better with each bite. It was not as good as Spotted Pig in NYC.
** Heirloom Tomato, Ginger Vinaigrette ($6): so delicious. small tomatoes topped with sprouts, onions, and a delicious, refreshing vinaigrette. Had a little kick to it, and definitely balanced out the richness of the Chicken Liver Toast
** Melted Petit Basque, Chorizo, Grilled Bread ($11): DO NOT ORDER. This was just a glorified plate of oversalted pizza hut pizza sans pizza crust & marinara. It was so salty and hard to finish.
** Pork Belly, Kimchi, Peanuts, Chili Soy, Scallion ($12): probably our favorite dish. The Pork Belly was SO MOIST and SO CRISPY on the outside. It perfectly complemented the japanese-style kimchee topping. Hands down delicious.
** Duck Confit, Farro, Green Beans, Cipollini, Lemon Chili Vinaigrette ($14): Also very delicious. The duck was SO crispy on the outside and fell right off the bone. I loved the tart farro because it balanced out the richness of the duck. This was one of my favorites, too.
** Foie Gras, Biscuit, Maple Sausage, Gravy ($22): what a disappointment!!! The stringy, chewy meat was falsely advertised as foie gras (and for $22, I was pissed!). I could barely cut the small dish apart without destroying the composition of the biscuit and sausage. When I see Foie Gras, I expect a creamy, delicate piece of joy.
For dessert, we regrettingly ordered the Sticky Toffee Cake over the bacon crunch bar and joe's doughnuts. This dessert was a DENSE, sticky piece of non-moist cake, topped with a decadent toffee/caramel sauce.The only saving grace of this dessert was the trace amount of tart cream sauce. This dessert was so imbalanced and disappointing, and was even harder to eat because the cake wouldn't break apart.
I give this place 4.5 stars for innovative plates, 3.5 for the hit or miss taste, and 3 for presentation/edibility. Food goes beyond looks and taste - it is also a matter of ease to the diner.
I may come back here ONCE more just to try other dishes, but that's it. I'm glad I tried it, but it's just not my cup of tea.
Uhhhh, YUM!
Although I do not remember how my dear Cindy and I happened upon this easy-to-pass-by restaurant, we were fortunate enough to feast there one Friday night.
As we waited for seating on the tiny outdoor patio, we treated ourselves to deliciously smoky glasses of red wine. We drooled slightly as we watched other patrons served their fare.
Once seated we drooled a bit more heavily over the menu. We both decided on salads which were out of this world. Then...the meat. The glorious, glorious meat. Oh how we behaved like gluttons as we inhaled pork-belly sliders, chorizo dip, and flat iron steak. It was all heavenly...cooked just right where you only had to chew if you really, really wanted to. We didn't.
As we fell into a meat stupor, I cannot remember whether we had dessert. I will definitely return for Round 2.
If you like meat, eat Animal.
4 stars for having downtown brown...
1 star for the small glass (this is the joke part)
1 star for service... they lost our pork slider order, we waited 30 min before asking and the excuse was something like "oh well you had the calamari which is a lighter dish and we space out the plates"... id much prefer a "sorry we forgot" then a random excuse when we saw everyone who ordered right before us and right after us get all their small plates one after the other. and 30 min is not normal spacing for small plates.
that being said, 4 stars for the sliders it was pretty awesome but after i finished mine in ... 45 sec i was like... fuck that might be the quickest 5 dollar slider ive ever eaten.
1 star for the ribs. i know the menu says "modifications will be politely declined" but i'd like to tell them TOO MUCH SAUCE!! and TOO SALTY!! I love ribs and the texture was right, fall off the bone... but it tasted like it had been soaked in brine for too long and then a ton of sauce on top. not very appetizing. i was actually pretty pist.
3 stars for the flat iron which was cooked well and seasoned right.
so i dunno if that comes out to 2 stars but i felt maybe 1 was too harsh since i liked the sliders. i will probably not eat there again.
Okay, listen. I am new to this neighborhood and I have low self-esteem. If Animal had a sign out front saying "Animal," I didn't see it and had to think twice about going in. The restaurant is decorated in that minimalist style that the kids love so much nowadays, making me feel even more out of place in my teal Alf sweatshirt and tapered, pleated acid-wash jeans. The people sitting at the other tables all looked like they made a lot more money than me and wouldn't be fun to talk to.
All that said, keep your eyes on the table and on the kind server and you will have an enjoyable evening.
I've cooked from the Two Dudes, One Pan cookbook and have never been disappointed. The meat dishes that came out of my kitchen were unctuous, laden with umami, and made my house smell like I knew what I was doing. Here at the restaurant, in the hands of cooks who actually do know what they're doing, the food is sublime. Heirloom tomato salad, fried hominy, chorizo, pork belly, spare ribs. Sparkling ale. Holy Jesus. Delicious.
My sister celebrated her 21st birthday here back in September. She made a reservation for 9 pm and all 8 of us arrived within 10 minutes of that time. We were told that the table was almost ready, but they were just waiting for a group of guests (that had been there since 6 pm) to leave. So we stood outside and waited.. when we caught the hostess' eye, all she could do was smile and shrug. After 40 minutes, she finally approached the group. We were seated at 9:50 and to save time, we basically ordered one of everything on the menu (well, almost everything... 15 items).
We ordered (to share):
Arugula, apple, grapes, pine nuts - kind of boring, but I guess people don't come here to eat salad...
Lettuce, beets, avocado, pita, feta... - this salad was good, but not that special; I did like that there was a good amount of cheese on it (not so much that it's all you can taste)
Pig tail croquettes, pickled onion aioli - it's decent
Pig ear, chili, lime, fried egg - the flavors were okay, but it was on the spicier and drier side
Ricotta and goat cheese gnocchi - nothing that exciting
Sweetbreads, creamed spinach, capers, hen... - I love sweetbreads! And everything else about this dish!
Pork belly, kimchi, peanuts, chili soy, scallion - I like pork belly, but not served like this... The chili was very overpowering
Duck confit, pickled cherry, orange, fennel - eh, it was good, great
Amberjack, yellow peach, citrus, mint, chili - very flavorful... the amberjack was perfect and all the flavors were so good- one of my favorites!
Smoked trout, avocado, poblano corn vinaigrette - this was amazing as well - I think their fish dishes were better than the meat ones
Poutine, oxtail gravy, cheddar... - yumm... I love meat and gravy and cheese and fries and this was just so warm and filling
Leg of lamb, merguez, salsa verde... - I'm running out of ways to say that something was pretty good but not amazing
Flat iron, artichoke hash, truffle parmesan... This was really good
Quail fry, grits, chard, slab bacon... - Quail was okay. The bacon was yummy, but when is bacon not good?
I could probably have been more specific but I ate there a couple months ago and it's been awhile.. Oops. Also their menu changes daily, so not all these items may still be on the menu... Overall, I was pretty happy with the food, because while not every dish was outstanding, there were enough good ones to compensate for that. And maybe I should have read yelp reviews beforehand, so I could order just the menu items that are outstanding.
The dishes arrived really slowly, about one dish every 7-8 minutes, because the kitchen is pretty small. I feel like the waitresses did attempt to try to speed things up because they seated us so late... but we didn't leave until almost 12, which for my just-turned-21 sister sucked (less time to drink?). The bill for 8 people (after an automatic 18% gratuity) was almost $300.
If I can have a complete set of meal before I die, Animal will be the last meal for me. Not only Animal gives me a solid best of culinary experience, I wouldn't be surprised if Animal will boost my cholesterol level instantly - but I'll enjoy it with no regrets. Living up to its name, Animal is dedicated to all of you carnivore who has the ultimate urge towards meat and other animal parts. Pig ear? Duck liver? Three layer of pork fat? Relax... although the menu might give you a sensory overload, just set your fear aside 'coz Animal will magically turn all of your disgust and leaving you with foodgasm of wanting for more and more..
Enough said, let's get down to business...
Oxtail-drenched Poutine - gourmet cheese melted fries with oxtail braised on top. We were swimming in the richness of oxtail gravy...
Foie Gras on top of biscuit in maple gravy tub - controversially scrumptious and decadent. The only downside about this is $22 for such a small portion. We were fighting over this like true animals...
Sunny side up egg on top of thinly sliced pig ear covered in scallions and slightly spicy lime-chili - crispy and overly salty - interestingly good but we're not rushing back for this.
Pork belly topped with kimchi, scallions, peanuts and chili-soy - the moist and cruchy pork belly was vitalized by the sweet sour contrast of the Korean kimchi - one of the best picks of the night!
Quail fry with grits, chard, slab bacon, maple jus - full of moist and juice for such tiny birds but wasn't too memorable for me.
Bacon Chocolate Truffle Bar - loving the filling taste and texture of the dark chocolate - not too sweet and the bacon bits adds salty finish. Bacon and Chocolate? Everything tastes better with bacon!
My new food quest: to try every single dish Animal has to offer. Now you know where I can be found for dinners.
It makes sense that I would like Animal. Not only do I like eating animals and their delicious parts (mmm... duck liver), but in high school my friends gave me several animal nicknames (which I will not disclose for obvious reasons).
That said, please be advised that my appreciation for the Fairfax District eatery's compelling name does not in any way mean that my affection and subsequent four star review are based on superfluous details. I may hail from "the OC," but I'm not (completely) superficial! My predisposition to love Animal created an opportunity for my stomach to be wooed. And wooed it was...
While the crispy hominy with lime was a little over-fried for my tastes (yes, that is possible), and the desserts we ordered -- a blueberry rhubarb crisp and pound cake with strawberries and cream -- were not particularly memorable, the rest of the meal I had last May was nearly flawless in execution. The petit basque -- a hot mess of luscious basque cheese, chorizo sausage and greasy onions served with buttery garlic bread -- was over-the-top, gratuitously caloric and positively glorious. The pork belly with kimchi, scallions, chili oil and peanuts was even more compelling. The meaty, shreddable hunks of pork were enlivened by the contrast of the sweet accompaniments. This was my favorite dish of the night.
My entree, the ling cod with king crab, gold rice succotash, and cipollini onions, was surprisingly light for a restaurant notorious for its foie gras topped burgers and oxtail-drenched poutine. The portion was generous, yet not offensively so, and I was happy to see some veggies mixed in with all the butter. My dining companions seemed to enjoy their order of the branzino with artichokes, leeks, ramps, and green garlic, as well, but I was far too enamored with my own selection to let my fork do any plate wandering. (Animals like me have trouble focusing on outside stimuli during feeding time.)
With regards to the charge that the restaurant isn't doin' anyone's heart any favors, I can't much disagree. I followed up my dinner there with an 8-mile run the next morning and ate a salad for lunch that day. But in my mind's eye, the calories and fat grams at Animal are worth it. Not because I like the name. Not because I like the casual yet formal minimalist setting. And not because my friends called me Giraffe and Ostrich when I was growing up (whoops - wasn't supposed to mention that!). It's worth it because Animal offers something most LA resto's don't -- an opportunity for extreme eating. Fortunately for us eaters, it's also extremely delicious.
Tried the pig ear after reading through all the reviews and maybe it was a case of the hype kinda killing it for me, but ... like most everything on the menu - interesting, reminiscent of the lime and chili mexican candy, but not the best of what we tried.
Enjoyed the pig tail croquette (probably more than the pig ear) and were absolutely falling over ourselves for the foie gras, biscuit, maple sausage gravy. Not being able to decide between the loco moco and the that app, the server recommended the foie gras and biscuit to showcase the foie gras (mmmmm).
Agree with most of the reviewers that the service was fantastic with about 5 different people stopping by the table to check on us (small party of 2). Made reservations that we were late for, but they were still very accomodating. Best to make a reservation if going between 7 - 8:30p (later evening during the week for a better chance of walk-ins).
That was one great meal! I am going to dream about the Poutine forever. The Crispy Hominy has changed my relationship with those little white nuggets. All hominy should be deep friend and doused with lime. The Pork Belly Sliders were delicious! Everything was sososo good. Waiter was helpful with wine, smart and accommodating. Can I go back tomorrow?
I have eaten in a lot of restaurants all over the United States and abroad. In terms of food, inventiveness (sp?) and flavors, this is at the top of my list. Its BYOB, but they have a phenomenal wine list. I went with my family and literally ordered everything but 3 items on the menu. The food is beyond decadent and rich. I can't even recommend a dish bc there's nothing on the menu that's below a 28 ZAGATs in my opinion.
My girlfriend took me here for my birthday. It was a fantastic evening with great food, and friendly service. The shining star of our meal was the foie gras, biscuit, with maple sausage gravy. Yes, I know foie gras is controversial and cruel. But this dish was so sinfully delicious. Fatty, flavorful, sweet. Good thing it comes in a small serving.
Ya'll need to try it. Going to hell has never been this delicious.
I was across the street for a signing of Matt Groening's "Simpson's Treehouse" thing.
I thought as long as I'm already on the block why don't I just slip over to Animal for a quick bite. It was Tuesday night and I was unreserved but thought I shouldn't have any trouble getting in. Wrong. Even though there were plenty of empty tables I was told they would fill up with reserved customers momentarily.
My taste buds were already perked up. I was not going to let anything stand in my way. First I begged, then I bargained. I'm not proud. I promised I would only eat one dish, and I'd be out the door before their other guests arrived. They seated me, and I was good to my word, even though it was difficult. I saw several other things I would have liked to order, most of them starting with the words pork belly.
I had the smoked trout with bacon, corn and avocado. It was just perfect. The crispy salty skin was separated from the succulent body; the softness and the crunch complementing each other, giving a nice presentation over greens. The avacado could've been 24 hours riper, but you can't always have everything.
Oh yes you can. I went next door to Schwartz's Bakery for some pastries. Ahhhh. Everything a human being needs on one block.
I have to start off by saying I have the greatest boss ever. Who else's boss takes them out for an amazing meal to celebrate my switching to part time only? I love my boss.
I'm rounding up from what I'd call a 4.75-star experience. Let me get my only complaints out front:
1. if you have food allergies, DON'T order something with said allergic item - the chef will not substitute/remove ANYTHING, we found this out the hard way. No, we didn't eat it and die, we made up an allergy to get rid of something on a dish, and failed.
2. Others have said the servers are very intuitive about bringing courses out in an order that makes the meal more enjoyable - lighter to heavier items. They brought out our petit basque and trout salad at the same time - why is this an issue?
of course you're going to eat the hot bubbling cheese first while it's hot, but then after that insanely rich, savory, creamy, sweet delight, the trout ends up tasting freakishly tart, salty, and.... fishy. I think the trout, which was brilliantly complex and delicate and delicious by the last 2 bites when the cheese taste had worn off, would have been better enjoyed first, without the basque sitting there bubbling away. not very intuitive...
That said, the food is brilliant and wicked and satisfying and artery-clogging and coma-inducing heaven. this review is mostly written from the point of view of my tongue...
Petit basque - sheep's milk cheese is the perfect mixture of clean creaminess and heady salty flavor (since I don't like goat cheese or bleu/stinky cheeses). Layer it over caramelized onions and thinly sliced chorizo and bake it and spread it all on crostini? oh hell. this is something i'm going to crave on a daily freaking basis now. i had ordered a riesling, and i was shocked how well it paired with this. the cheese and onions really brings out an amazingly deep flavor in the riesling - really cuts the sweetness just right.
smoked trout salad - complete opposite of basque dish, this is light, bright, complex, acidic.... like your tongue is running through the sprinklers on a hot summer day with a popsicle. you must build your perfect bite - get a hunk of trout with a bit of everything on it - dressing, corn, avocado, radicchio, nestled on an arugula leaf. your tongue will dance through the mixture of flavors the whole time you're chewing! please take my advice and eat this before any massively cheesy/meaty items, your tongue will thank you for not jarring it out of "mm cheese" mode. oh, and unless you enjoy a fish cracker, avoid the skin.
Pork belly sliders - fan-freaking-tastic. they lived up to all the hype, which is rare. the bun is a super soft, buttery brioche roll, holding 2 huge hunks of barbecue pork belly dripping sauce and falling apart. the fatty melty pieces pretty much made love to my tongue... and the slaw is great, balancing the pork belly just right. i could easily eat like 20 of these, but then i'd probably drop dead instantaneously. my boss joked that 3 minutes after she finished hers, she discovered a new zit. seriously, it's possible...
quail fry - I've never eaten such a tiny bird before, but man was it tasty! soo moist and juicy and tastes better than any fried chicken i've had. the batter is perfectly crunchy and light. again, build little bites with grits and greens - the combination will blow your tongue's little mind.
flat iron steak - i would say one of my favorite foods is a great steak, and this is a great steak. because the waitress told us the chef tends to go rare, we ordered it a medium, and it came out a glorious medium to medium rare pink juicyness - just past bloody, but still pink as hell. the steak fairly melted in my mouth, all buttery and just the tiniest bit of chewy texture (which i like in a steak) and had all the real, beefy flavor that you want when you crave a slab of cow. best steak i've had in years, and that includes my STK ribeye. who knew? again with the perfect bite - stack on pieces of the artichoke hash with parmesan sauce - insane. this is why i felt like rolling down the sidewalk after - couldn't stop eating the steak. bonus - my steak knife was engraved with "The Wrangler" - what better name for a steak knife :)
to top it off, we had to try the bacon chocolate dessert. the main part of this has a great dark chocolate ganache/truffle filling taste and texture, which i love because it wasn't too sweet. the bacon adds just a bit of salty finish to each bite that allows you to keep eating it without getting "sweeted out". definitely worth trying at least once.
Definitely a meal I won't forget. i can't wait to try everything else here, especially the foie gras appetizer and balsamic pork ribs - although it probably won't be for a very long time :) i feel like i need to eat lettuce and fruit for the next month to cleanse my body!
Atmosphere: Always seems busy. Very minimalist.
Service: Waiters know how to translate unknown items on the menu into something you're more familiar with. Good with suggestions as well.
Food: Excellent. Pig ears. Poutine. Rabbit.
Price: Fairly pricey, but worth it.
Would I go back? Yes.
I'm giving this an average review because admittedly, I'm not a foodie, and even worse, I don't eat pork.
I came here with friends, and was starving, so I pretty much cried when I realized 98% of the menu was just one animal: ze piggy. We ordered a mishmash of stuff: a salad that was decent, french fries in oxtail and cheese that were probably the highlight, and some other stuff I would never try because goose intestine just isn't my thing. The main course, a tri tip, was FAR too rare for me and bleeding all over the place despite me ordering it medium, but I know that means I'm not a proper carnivore. We had a bottle of wine that was pretty good and reasonably priced. Overall, I got the impression I was paying more for the 'privilege' of being surrounded by L.A A-listers and watching Seth Rogen eat dinner than for the actual servings. I'm not kidding, there was a woman with shoulder pads who looked like she escaped from either Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead or Working Girl. Most of the people eating there don't look like they eat food.
But the one thing that made this really unpleasant was our aggressive, obnoxious server. First, he was WAY too pushy from the moment we sat down. Yeah, we're nobodies but does that mean we have to eat and gtfo on a sunday when the place is half empty at 930 pm? He would literally walk about three feet away and give us ten seconds when we told him we needed time. Awful. And he was extremely condescending when I asked him questions about the food.
On the other hand, the hostess was extremely nice.
I don't think there's much more I can add to reiterate the fact that the food at Animal is fantastically good. Myself along with a few friends came for dinner to celebrate my birthday, and it turned out to be a great culinary experience.
Personally, I wholeheartedly enjoyed the amberjack, which was incredibly fresh and perfectly seasoned, similar to that of ceviche. This was in fact my favorite dish overall. Another standout was the chicken liver toast- starkly simple yet rich and immensely flavorful with the addition of caramelized onion. I could have had two pieces alone. The duck confit was another favorite amongst the crowd, along with the pig ear which was surprisingly spicy, but in a good way. For someone who's not a big fan of gnocchi, I was sold with Animal's version which was less heavy than that I've tried in the past. The pomodoro sauce was zesty and a great accompaniment. Probably had something to do with the freshness of the gnocchi as well.
I was pretty disappointed by the foie gras as the maple sausage gravy was too overpowering and sweet, and didn't really help to bring out the best of the foie gras. The "biscuit" which is also a part of the dish detracted from the taste of the foie as it had absorbed the sauce and became an all around mushy mess in my mouth. I think the foie gras could stand to exist alone, and I would have been happier.
Another issue that arose was that we weren't fully aware of the family/tapas style dining, which created a bit of confusion and discomfort as not everyone in the party knew one another enough to want to share so intimately. It became difficult to divvy up the portions as some of the plates are smaller than others. So if one person particularly liked something, they only had one opportunity to sample it. I quickly learned that 8 diners in a party here was not the best idea.
(I should accurately note that they do serve a few 'entrees' although not many.)
Overall though, the food was indeed solid and again a great culinary experience. I'm sure that my next visit will fare to be more successful, as I'll go with a much smaller party. As in, one other person. Actually I'd say that four max is good, in fact perfect because you can still order a bunch of different dishes and have the right amount of portions to share. And if you're as indecisive as myself, you'll want a few extra people to justify ordering half of the menu.
i recently joined a foodies group where we pick a different restaurant to eat @ every other thursday and linda (our default leader) choose 1st and picked ANIMAL (grrr....) and man what a choice.
dood, animal is a MUST eat and if you go there you MUST order:
1) the pork sliders
2) dulce leche dessert.
we ordered a ton of other items... the pig ears, the kimchi pork, the marrow and foie gras spam burger (haha yah, and it works!) and et cetera... and it was ALL good - but the 2 listed above stood out amongst everyone.
i mean everything was awesome - the hostess was awesome, the server was cool, the food came out at the rt time... the ONLY problem was the table next to me were all these girls and every now and then i would glance over and some of them were chomping away with their mouths open... i noticed that a lot with my asian friends - they eat with their mouths open... anyway i can't the restaurant for the cultural idiosyncrasies of another ethnicity - haha.
btw this place is NOT cheap... but rarely is fine dining ever cheap... unless you go to IN n Out hahah
Stomping around Hollywood's nightclubs, we built up a thirst for parton.
(Record Scratch) -instead our host decided that it was time to sober up and get some food. Rather thanking us to a typical late-night destination like Jerry's, my LA connoisseur of all things posh, took us for a five course meal at Animal. As he loves to over-order, we had pretty much everything on the menu. The Heirloom Tomatoes had a FANTASTIC vinaigrette. The foie gras biscuit was scrumptious. However, I absolutely LOVED the flat iron steak with the truffle Parmesan fondue. UNREAL!!
If I was on Food Network's "The Best Thing I Ever Ate," I would talk about the Foie Gras Loco Moco from Animal. It is absolute PERFECTION! The foie gras melts in your mouth. The spam lends saltiness to the dish. The sriracha gives a fabulous kick. Everything I tried was delicious, but the foie gras loco moco was by far the star of the show.
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