My God, I thought fine dining had finally died, especially after covid. Current Charcoal Grill is…read morethe first restaurant I've been to in years that still understands and executes on everything that makes eating out enjoyable. The service is *excellent* with a capital "E." We ate at the bar, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about every single aspect of the restaurant. They have tried everything on the menu themselves. They can describe any one of the imported liquors up on the wall. These are real deal professionals who illustrate just how important the people in a restaurant's front truly are. The food? Delicious. It's a wild grab bag of East Asian fare - Chinese, Japanese, Thai - and it's all done extremely well. The portions are small, which is good, since you'll want to try half a dozen things on Current's very deliberately thought-out menu. The Peking Duck is some of the best I've had. The cocktails are also excellent, with my favorite being a delicious, earthy combination of coconut, lime, and pandan. It's like an extremely upscale tiki drink. I cannot recommend this place enough. Absolutely perfect. 5 stars.

Another favorite to add to the list…read more Loved the space. Loved the concept. Cocktails (specifically Air Tokyo) were outstanding. We went for the "favorites" menu which a $65/person was an absolute steal. You get two starters, dumplings and cured red snapper is what was offered. Two entrees, the bo ssam and banana leaf wrapped redfish, and one dessert, the miso tart. Everything was quite good and more than enough food. The dessert was a real winner. I thought about it days after. Looking forward to going back.

I absolutely love this friendly fast-casual eatery! We wanted a quick and healthy dinner when in…read morethe area recently. I peeked in and thought it looked so pretty. And of course they had me at poke bowls. It's one of my top 5 things to eat, honestly. But I ordered a Buddha bowl because it's almost the same thing and I felt a little lazy to DIY (not to mention, the Buddha bowl looked tantalizing!) They have other veg options, but I set my sights on that bowl as soon as the friendly counter guy suggested it. It's overloaded with goodness--avocado, deliciously marinated tofu, edamame (yes, it's a protein-rich bowl), tomatoes, shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, greens and more. You're literally devouring the rainbow here, friends. For drinks, they have a modest but decent selection of beer, wine (a decent bubbly in a can!) and sake in addition to soft drinks. The place is so beautiful (and spotlessly clean) with plants dangling from the ceiling and beautiful murals throughout. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd be here all the time.

The food was fine and fresh, but nothing outstanding to merit the price. $30 for a small poke bowl…read moreand two bao buns. I'm not sure if I'll be back.

Happy Wok never disappoints! Hard to believe that I haven't been here in so many years. What is…read morewrong with me?! I had the best shrimp fried rice from here recently! Nice plump/fresh shrimp made this dish so yummy! I also had an egg roll, which was little but really good too! The service here is always friendly and food made to order.

The staff was friendly and greeted us when we entered. Our wait person was helpful and very…read moreattentive. We ordered hot and sour soup, combination lo mien, and Mongolian beef. Everything was delicious. The restaurant is neat, clean, decorated nicely. I will return for the Mongolian beef and the soup. Try this place and you will love it!

Great food, Great service, clean and authentic restaurant. The boba teas are also the best.read more

I have walked by and driven by this business thinking it was just Bubble tea, ice cream roll, etc…read more About a week ago I looked at the poster in the window. It was promoting noodles. So I suggested to my wife we grab lunch there. That was yesterday! Surprise! They have a lot of tables. The decor is not spectacular but it was pleasant and nice. The best thing was a very extensive menu. That had what I have been hunting for the past seven years. I could not find a single place in Birmingham area with Pan Fried noodles. People would tell me to try certain restaurants. Over and over again. Nothing! Until now! Great selection of fried noodles. It is inexpensive and awesome. Guess where I am having dinner tonight.

Eastwest is one of the places I recommend when someone ask for suggestions! I'm never disappointed…read more Made a reservation & was seated right when we walked in. We started with the duck nachos, which were crispy, savory, & layered with flavor. It's a fun twist on traditional nachos and perfect for sharing! For our entrées we both ordered the ribeye, and it was excellent!! Cooked perfectly (medium for me), tender, and full of flavor without needing much extra. You can tell they put care into the quality of the steak. The ambiance really ties the whole experience together. The space has a warm, stylish feel with lighting that creates a cozy but elevated vibe. It felt like the perfect place for a date night or a relaxed but nice dinner out. Overall, great food and a great atmosphere. Pro tip: Don't skip the duck nachos--they're a must-order to start your meal!!

We visited on a Thursday with a reservation. Keep in mind that reservations are limited to 90…read moreminutes, so be sure to arrive on time. Also, plan ahead for parking, it's street parking, and it may take some time to find a spot. It took me a while to find one within walking distance. We ordered the pan-seared salmon, which was incredibly juicy and flavorful, you could really taste the seasoning. We also had the Mongolian ribeye, and it was just as amazing. I've included pictures for reference. We did switch up the sides with the Mongolian ribeye. I'll definitely be back!

This place has never disappointed. I take family and friends…read morethere or get Delivery of late. The one restaurant they all like Is Mr. West! The chicken wraps A+ The nachos A+ The Mongolian beef A+ The egg rolls A+ The people are nice and It's got great atmosphere!

I tried this place again and ordered the soft shell bun,…read more Not sure what to think, still can't taste the soft shell due to heavy coating, where is the body of the crab? It's all tentacles or legs. Service is okay and the ambiance is fine.

This place on a Saturday is awesome! The food was so hot and fresh! A huge variety and something…read morefor everyone. Im so full! Our server Becky kept our table clean and our cups full! She was so nice! Plenty of clean seating of both tables and booths. Large parties can eat here comfortably Management has changed and it's been for the best! Harrison checked in with us and made sure we were enjoying ourselves and didnt have any issues. Overall A+++++

Food was clearly left out too long, dry and rubbery... we were seated and ate our food during lunch…read morehours, but went to pay five minutes into dinner service and they tried to charge us all for dinner, then had a bad attitude about it when we wanted to pay for lunch. Mediocre food, mediocre service, then that last bit about being charged too much makes us committed never to return. DON'T GO HERE !!!!!!

The food was awesome. Walked in and was seated right away. Rachel G. took very good care of us. No…read moreattitudes and we felt welcomed. We will be back.

Been here several times.. each time hoping the next visit is better than the last. Nope. Each time…read morewe've gone - the waitresses hangout by the end of the bar talking, playing, texting, dancing, etc. Have to ask the waitresses several times for something, and they walk around like they're stoned and it takes forever to get something. Not sure if the manager is, but there is always a guy that stands behind the bar just talking to the waitresses - he's made eye contact several times seeing that our glasses are empty, waiting for check and to go box.. nothing. I feel like I need to stand up and wave my arms like HELLO? Mind you each time there have only been like 5 ish tables full when we go. The food is okay- very inconsistent on what you're going to get (portion wise on the sushi rolls)

My first time in Birmingham and this spot in Downtown is a gem. The energy is great, especially if…read moreyou snag a seat at the bar. * Service (The Star): Shoutout to Bianca at the bar. She's an amazing bartender--super friendly, helpful with recommendations and kept the space spotless. She turned a 4-star meal into a 5-star experience. * Fish Quality: The sushi and fish quality were impressively fresh. * The Rolls & Ramen: Both rolls recommended by the Bianca were well above average and the ramen exceeded my expectations. * The Rice (Shari): A bit of a letdown. The rice was too mushy/wet and the portion of rice per piece was way too large. * Pork Bao: Not worth the mention (or a photo). Skip this one. Verdict: 5/5 stars. Mostly thanks to Bianca's top-tier hospitality. Solid Japanese spot in the heart of Downtown.

My wife and I were able to get away during Christmas time as we were in town for the holidays. She…read moresaw Bamboo on yelp and wanted to stop by and have dinner here. It was pretty pack but was able to grab a couple of seats at the bar and was immediately attended to. I really loved the atmosphere of this place as it's in an old building and i always love the exposed brick in these restaurants. We ordered a couple of sushi rolls with me ordering the cyclone and my wife ordering a salmon roll and they were very delicious. I love to explore new restaurants and this was definitely a winner

So good! Fabulous for a big group, or for catering a party. Delicious food, wonderful service…read more Great for takeout or dining in. We love it every time!

I am starting to venture into foods from other cultures more and Yummefy was on my list to try…read more Upon arriving, I was greeted warmly and told to sit where I chose. My drink order was taken (water) and my server, who answered all of my questions, was very patient and pleasant. For my appetizer, I ordered the spring rolls. They were freshly made and came out hot and crispy. I enjoyed them and would order them again. Now the main course. I opted for the spicy Himalayan chicken, medium heat. I love spicy food, and I thought I was doing the right thing by ordering the medium level. However, it was very spicy! I did notice however, that the longer it sat, the level evened out some. Still, on my next visit, I will try the mild level to compare. The dish was delicious and very flavorful. The white rice added just the right amount of coolness to the chicken and veggies. Upon leaving, I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken in mild. I'm not sure if it's because it's a totally different flavor profile, but the mild has very little spicy. I just can't believe it's that much difference between the mild and medium levels. The drunken noodles were just okay, in my opinion. There was not a lot of juice, spice not flavor in this dish. On my next visit, I will stick with the Himalayan chicken and order it in mild just to test out my theory. The workers were very friendly and came by to check on me and made small talk with all of their customers, including me. I enjoyed my visit and look forward to returning again