ARTIFACT at Mingei
1439 El Prado, San Diego
(619) 331-3569
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Rye Pierogi Dumpling
Shrimp Pot Stickers
Crispy Tofu Plate
Avocado Bowl
Salads
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Recent Reviews
Excellent food at reasonable prices (which is highly unusual these days), lovely servers, and nice ambience outside (not crazy about inside). Cocktails are a bit disappointing though - muted in flavor
These monthly ethnic dinners are outstanding! Last night's fare was delicious though the portion sizes were noticeably reduced from previous months. I suppose that's good for the restaurant and good for diners' waistlines but it bears pointing out. It's not the value it has been. Both the host and wait staff are wonderful, kind and accommodating. I just wish something could be done about the noise level. Wonder what's in store for next month's grains...
What a hidden gem! Definitely regret not having visited sooner. As the name mingei implies, the restaurant is a carefully curated international exhibit of food and the cultures that celebrate it in their own unique ways. The staff are docents for your culinary adventure and the chefs are masters of their craft. Some of my best bites in San diego in the past couple years, came from Artifact and I cannot wait to go back with more uninitiated.
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