Had a great dinner at Abhi! Love the fun entrance and vibe of the restaurant. Went on Thursday…read morenight at 6pm and were sat immediately. We started off with the pork momos which were delish! Couldn't decide between ramen and sushi and they let us order one ramen and split it for us, which was perfect! For sushi, we started with tuna nigiri and shared the bama crunch and dragons breath (very spicy!) Really enjoyed Abhi and will be back!

Beautiful atmosphere and nice second-story outdoor seating. Service was fast and attentive. The…read moretempura green beans were just ok. Not the most flavorful. Could do with some seasoning. The Nepalese lamb curry was just good. Not huge but not small portion. The flavor was decent, but it was lacking in complexity. Something about it fell flat. Overall, I'd expect better flavor for the price.

We came here for a graduation celebration. Reservations for 8pm were made. Once the party was there…read morewe were seated promptly. Our waiter was very personable and up beat for a rainy Thursday night. There were 20 in our party and of course we had to sit in 2 different grills, but were in the same area. Our cook was amazing. He was very engaging. I did not order from the hibachi. I ordered the Trussville roll and gyoza. Both were good. Now lets talk about the hibachi. Several people in the party was very disappointed in the taste of their food. There was a total lack of seasoning. Matter of fact there was no season at all. Needless to say the manager was called and several meals were removed off of the bill. The graduate in our party asked the cook if he could put some kind of seasoning on the food and he said no. No salt pepper etc.... I do understand that some people have dietary restrictions but there was no one in our party like this. They even when so far as to ask for some garlic butter for the steak. I did taste a piece of the steak and it tasted like nothing. If you're looking for hibachi, let this be the last if not on your list.

Popped in to satisfy my sushi craving. I was seated immediately and the service was good. I…read moreordered the yellowtail jalapeño appetizer and it was amazing! I also had a side of fried rice. All of my food came out quickly! To drink a had a house Sauvignon blanc and an old fashioned. Both were decent & satisfying. I really enjoy the laid back vibe here!

Excellent sushi, excellent service & and an overall A+…read more The reviews for Samurai Japan were very accurate. When I walked in at 7pm on a Wednesday night, it was a full house. I immediately knew that I was going to be happy with my decision to eat here. I started off with the Shrimp gyozas. Since most gyozas are made with pork, I cannot remember eating shrimp gyozas before, and these were phenomenal. I highly recommend that you give them a try. I was pretty hungry, so I decided to order the Sashimi Deluxe dinner. 21 pieces of sashimi seemed pretty ambitious. If I had known how thick the sushi was going to be, I probably would've gone for a smaller dinner, but I'm glad that I didn't know because it was amazing. As for dessert, I always go with Red Bean ice cream. For those of you who have never tried red bean ice cream - you have GOT to try it. I know what you're thinking...red beans and ice cream do not go together, right? Well, you are absolutely WRONG! I don't know what breed of red beans go into this delicious dessert, but it is amazing and incredibly refreshing. Do yourself a favor and drive directly to Samurai Japan...eat until you're totally full...and then order the red beans ice cream anyway. You'll thank me later!

Stopped by Samurai Sushi in Vestavia for a Sunday lunch after church for Easter, and it was a…read morepretty relaxed experience. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all, which made for a quiet and easygoing meal. The sushi itself was just okay... nothing particularly memorable, but it satisfied the craving. Service was smooth and timely, likely helped by the lighter crowd. Overall, a decent spot if you're looking for a low-key lunch without the wait, but the food didn't quite stand out compared to other sushi spots in the area

When I pulled up to this gem in Trussville, I wasn't expecting to be blown away! The food was…read moreamazing with quick, friendly service, and the vibe was so chill I almost fell asleep. Sushi was fresh and Build Your Own Bowl was delicious, since you get to choose your own ingredients and sauces. 11/10 best Mongolian restaurant in Trussville.

This was my first trip here and my wife's second. I'm glad she was with me because the concept…read moremight be confusing to anyone that has not been to such a place. The waitress was quickly at our table with our soft drinks and she was very friendly and smiled a lot. Anyway, once the process was explained we went through the line and chose our preferred vegetables/protein/rice and sauce and left it in the care of the cook. Within what seemed like 3 minutes of sitting down our food was brought to our table freshly cooked and hot. It was very good. The waitress checked on us several times during our visit, always smiling. I liked the rehab of the former Palace restaurant. The tables and booths are well laid out without being crowded. The price for two bowls, two soft drinks and two orders of spring rolls was $45 and some change. It was worth it because there was enough food for my wife to have leftover lunch the next day. I do recommend them and we will visit them again.

the ambience was so great. the restaurant layout was great for family or even if you want to sit in…read morethe bar for sushi and watching game and chat. The food selection was great but the highlight that that have indonesian selection. from lamb satay, the famous beef rendang and ayam penyet (spicy pressed fried chicken). they also have the indonesian salad, gado gado and also the fried rice and fried indonesian noodle. Also trying the japanese gyudon and it was great with the soft boiled egg . the service was great and the server was really knowledgable with the food. Service was great...

Just had another fantastic meal at Nori! They are now offering their full menu since ICE raided…read moretheir restaurant. They offer a very diverse menu with a superb sushi selection. The sushi chef came out of retirement to help bring the restaurant back up to speed. He honed his skills at Nobo in Las Vegas! Give yourself a treat and try Nori!

I came in on a solo lunch date excited to try this place since it was recommended & very close to…read moremy job parking is great & they weren't busy considering it was lunch time upon arrival the host which was also the server asked if I had a pick up order I said no he asked if I had a to go order I said no I want to dine in he seemed shocked or maybe a bit bothered that I was dining in so I asked can I? (With a chuckle) & he said yes & seated me no eye contact! there were two other tables with ppl already dining & I made the third table two other tables came in but he managed to take one tables order that arrived after me before mine which was fine Im by myself but didn't make a fuss however when he finally got to me he seemed rushed & annoyed by my questions I ordered the hibachi salmon which was subpar & greasy the only napkin I had was the one that came with my silverware and I asked for extra he gave me ONE napkin??? that was the last I saw him he never came back to my table for refills or anything else I did not feel welcome in that establishment he was dry & He was very rude ! Once I read other reviews I knew what I felt wasn't just my imagination & I won't be back!!

This strip mall sushi hibachi restaurant is something to write home about. We had a great double…read moredate with delicious food and great service. Highly recommend and will return frequently!

Sushi and a white wine hates to see me coming ‍…read more Don't miss happy hour so you can try several apps & drinks. Our faves in order: *The strawberry mojito was sooo refreshing *Kimchi brussel sprouts (y'all know I love an acid component and this delivered) *Panang curry pot stickers *Tempura green beans Fave rolls in order: *Cash Me Out *Spicy crunchy salmon *Spicy tuna We had a reservation but it wasn't necessarily needed. It's more casual than we thought and that was a welcomed surprise. Our server was friendly and helpful. Parking wasn't too too horrible. There are slanted spots right outside the restaurant, if you're lucky enough to get one. Beyond those, idk where you'd park. We had a lovely evening and would go back!

Love Shiki. Consistently good food, great location. I love the coconut soup here. Sushi is always…read moretop tier, too. Family-friendly, lots of good apps like edamame and tempura green beans. Service is always fantastic, even their takeout service - they're always super quick. Inside is cool, and the patio outside is a good vibe. I think they have a weeknight Ladies night wine special.

Craving a Little Betty Pause, or a Littly Betty Sauce, a Little Betty Oyster w/a Little Betty…read moreSpoon? A Little Betty This or a Little Betty That.... this place comes with a Little Betty Slap! From Oysters, A5 Waygu to Nigiri, Crudo and Handhelds... you simply can't go wrong. Try their Alabama Crab Roll while in town. Say hi to Madison while she makes you a bruised Martini P.s. They'll open the door for you too. Cheers to Little Betty's Staff & to the Mountain Brook community.

This place was wildly disappointing and I will be honest, I understand the hype because of how…read morebeautiful the restaurant and the vibe is inside, but the food itself was absolutely mediocre. Nothing about it was memorable. And we fine dine all over the city frequently. The service was fantastic, but the dishes left us completely confused. We ordered six different items to share and left still hungry. A few being the chips appetizer with caviar, creme freche, and an egg. The chips literally tasted like they bought them from the grocery store, and there was barely 2 teaspoons of caviar and maybe a spoonful of cream fresh. The egg was just a bizarre thing to put on top of such an underwhelming dish. My husband made the remark that he could re-create this at home for half the price, which is true. The surf & turf roll was delicious (and one more we got that I can't even remember the name of because it didn't leave an impression), but I've had comparable sushi at Blue or Bamboo on 2nd for cheaper. Wagyu fried rice might've been the only portion worth the money, even though the steak wagyu was literally just cubes of steak and tasted the same as we would get anywhere else... not really a standout. Don't even get me started about the $26-30 burrata that was the smallest I've ever been served at a restaurant. After spending almost $200 after tip on just six items, I expected portions to be a little larger for two people and dishes to be much more standout. We had seen someone else make this comment about the restaurant (small portions), but we decided to try it for ourselves anyway. They were right about portion size. Insanely expensive for small portions. All of the dishes were underwhelming, and I've had better sushi and seafood elsewhere. My husband also ordered a Coke Zero and they brought him a can and a cup of ice. No free refills. They charged us $3 x 2 for both cokes they brought him. $6 for a fountain drink is ridiculous, and to charge per can at a high end restaurant just feels greedy. I mean come on-- you not having a soda fountain shouldn't be our problem when we're paying for a 5 star experience and spending 5 star money. It felt tacky. The concept is creative, but it missed the mark for us. I definitely would not go back and spend the money we spent here again. However, their sister restaurant Little Betty has always been worth the money for us and is a much better option in my opinion!