Ask anyone who's ever had a broken heart and they'll tell you that along with a good cry, food is the best sort of company.  With bad always comes the good, so while I was unimpressed with JSIX, ANQI hit the spot after emotionally dealing w/ the loss of my Hockey team in Anaheim.  

To give you a little backstory, many years ago I was introduced to an amazing restaurant in the Bay area by the name of Crustacean. Since then I've developed a love affair with their garlic roasted crab and garlic noodles, which has driven me to frequently visit SF, LA and now Anaheim. 

ANQI is an extension of their collection of famous restaurants, but they have a different menu and their Garlic Roasted Crab is only available one day of the week.  I won't dive into how fabulous the garlic noodles are because they're well known and a given order, when attending any of An's restaurants. 

Here's a breakdown on each of the dishes we ordered. 

Hama HamaOyster Shooter - Shaved Jalapeno, Scallion, Tangerine Ponzu

Most people believe that once you've had one oyster shooter, you've had them all, but this my readers is an entirely different sensational beast.  You get the flavor of the fresh oyster, but the mild heat from the jalapeno, married with the kick of ponzu, just sends your tastebuds dancing.  

 

Hamachi - Sliced Jalapeno, Kiwi, Rasberry, White Ponzu
As an avid fish lover, I don't think there are enough adjectives to describe how delicate, refreshing and beautifully composed this dish is.  Yellowtail is one of my favorite fishes to have raw, and the pairing with tart fruits with the kick of heat from the Jalapeno, made this dish absolutely divine. 

 

Carpaccio with an Arugula salad.
I think this was one of my favorite dishes, the meat was incredibly fresh and the addition of edamame beans provided a great texture.  The best part was the roasted mushrooms, it added a warm savory touch to the chilled dish.