Despite its variety, Anjin is a restaurant devoted to meat. Here, beef is the focus, with one of the best and most economical choices being the prime short rib. Like all of Anjin’s meats, the short rib is of excellent quality, cut thin into practically see-through slices that are obscured only by marbled ripples of fat. Once the slices are laid on the grill, the beef becomes a thing of lust, crisping up in front of you in a fixating process that’s extremely satisfying. The result is a piece of meat far more tender and pleasing than just about any steak.

ANJIN 3033 BRISTOL ST | STE N | COSTA MESA 92626 | 714.979.6700 | OPEN DAILY 5PM-1AM | FOOD FOR TWO $30-50 | BEER, WINE, SAKE

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