I know there are plenty of Japanese restaurants in Birmingham, but in my opinion, Fuku is one of…read morethe best ones out there. They're a relatively small restaurant, but I've never had a wait to eat there. The staff are also very friendly in my experience. Fuku also does to-go orders if that's your thing. They serve a variety of Japanese dishes, as well as other popular Asian dishes (yes, they have boba tea as well). The cold soba is great on a warm summer day, but I think their ramen and rice dishes are even better. If you go to Fuku and aren't a picky eater/texture isn't too much of an issue, I strongly, strongly recommend trying their takoyaki (fried octopus balls). The sauce and garnish they put on top are delicious and pulls the whole appetizer together. But definitely make sure to wait awhile before getting a bite so they have time to cool.

I finally had the opportunity to try this place. With the recent cold snap, a bowl of soup sounded…read morelike the right call. I've only had ramen once before so I don't have a lot to compare it to but I thought it was excellent. I got the black garlic and my husband got the Tonkotsu Ramen with the fried pork cutlet. I'm not sure how but the pork stayed crispy floating in the broth. The pork in mine was so juicy and delicious, I was sad once I ate it all. The price is reasonable and then portions are large. I had enough for lunch the next day. A great spot all year round d but especially when it is cold out.

Found this quite randomly. Reviews were great but the food and service were even better than…read moreadvertised. Bang bang chicken lunch special with the dumplings. Large portions and food was excellent. Great service also. Stop if passing through this area!

I was shocked to see a place with this kind of menu all the way out in Bremen and decided to give…read moreit a try. It's really tucked away and off the beaten path where most other businesses are located. I went on a stormy night and was the only person there. Perhaps it was an off night. You could walk up to the counter and order or sit at the table. I decided to sit and eat. I ordered ramen and a sushi roll. The ramen was decent and better than I expected. The egg was cooked perfectly. The sushi roll was just ok. It was incredibly large and hard to eat. I would get the ramen again, but not the sushi if I return. Pros: the staff were extremely nice and the food came out rather quickly Cons: the dining room was quite dimly lit which could be a personal preference, the bathroom was so dirty that I decided not to use it Overall it was just an ok experience. I would possibly consider the food again, but most likely through take out if I did.

We were driving around when we saw their food truck parked at the parking lot across from Quintard…read moreMall. Nice staff. Fun anime concepts. Cool logo design. No seating. You order and go. Unless you park or sit at the curb. The broth is good. We spoke with the staff, most of their ingredients are imported. To get this ramen in Anniston, AL... it is great. Especially, not expecting to get this in this area.

I didn't really have the highest expectations for this small town AL food truck. I've been all over…read morethe US and out of the country a time or two, and few places in AL rank in the "great food" category for me... however... I was pleasantly surprised by this gem of a food truck parked in a cold and windy Martin's parking lot in Oxford, AL. Service was friendly and quick. My order - 4 bowls, 2 onigiri, a bag of chips, and two drinks - was all complete in about 5 minutes! My daughter got the Ponyo bowl (most of the menu is anime-themed bowls), and everyone else did a build your own 3 topping bowl. I was happy to see there was actually a vegan broth option, but pretty disappointed that there wasn't a plant-based protein option. (Disappointed by no protein, but also disappointed by the price.... I got my bowl w no meat, but the price was the same as the meat bowls.) Taste-wise, everything was pretty good. My 3 toppings were narutomaki , menma, and corn, and I added some crunchy garlic, black sesame seeds, and onion oil. The flavor from the crunchy garlic and onion oil was great! The biggest let down was I'm pretty sure it was just spaghetti noodles and not actual ramen. The right noodles make all the difference. The onigiri was pretty good. Would not order the kimchi chicken again, would definitely recommend the crunchy garlic pork, but I wish there was a vegetarian option for those too. It was pretty cold out when I stopped by (December), so I liked the hot tea/coffee options (all canned). The matcha latte was the perfect size for me and surprisingly not too sweet! So overall - was it the best ramen I've ever had? No. But also far from the worst. It exceeded my expectations for a small town AL ramen food truck. I'll definitely stop by again on one of my trips through.

The sushi was great and you gotta try the poppers and service!!…read moreThe store was clean and everyone was friendly!!

Hayden was a great server and made our experience even better.she did an excellent job .read more

Perfect lunch spot. Weather was great so we sat outside under the shade. Waitress was newer and…read moredidn't really know the menu but luckily we've been here before. The rolls were pretty good, but similar in taste other than the crispy rice was friend and the other roll was not. Was hoping for a little variety there. Ramen bowl was good! Chicken was crispy and great flavor. Broth could have used a touch more seasoning. Food didn't come out together. Maybe like 5-10 minutes from my ramen bowl to the rolls coming out which was a bummer because I couldn't eat with my husband. Still great location and watching the big screen. The cold sake was also very tasty!

I LOVE Umami bhm so I was thrilled to see them expand to Trusville, but the experience was truly a…read morelet down. I was shocked the disparity in food quality. The pinche pasta was half a bowl full, little pork, and WAY too salty. I couldn't even eat two bites before I had to send it back. It was inedible. Thankfully the server was nice and took it off my bill. The crispy chicken was merely okay. Also, a bit alarming is the major waste. I understand the restaurant ia located in the entertainment district, but all of the dishes are served in single use containers--even if you're dining in as I was. I was aghast.

Not pictured were the pad Thai wings and the zaap wings! Must get. The lychee cocktail was good…read moretoo, but could've used some lemon

Another excellent addition your list of Thai restaurants in Birmingham!…read more They've only been there for 6 years and I finally made it. Even though I didn't dine in, I appreciated the beautiful decor and the attention to detail. Gone from their early days during the pandemic when they were take out only to their newly renovated and larger dining area. There's nice bar with stools nearly centered in the restaurant. Employees are more friendly than you can imagine. Located on 280 near the Greystone entrance, YYST is on the right in a small quaint strip shopping area that's raised "above" 280. So if you're driving by you can see YYST by looking up. There's no outdoor seating, but plenty of tables and chairs inside with seating at the bar. They are quite proud of their Yelpies 2025 award for "Beloved Birmingham Business" which sits at the front entrance. Their menu is comprehensive with the right amount of dishes to satisfy. Every "Thai" place seems to have their own take on most dishes and YYST is no different. Their "recommended" entrees include Mango fish, Pad Thai Chakangrao, Massamun Short Rib, Pad Thai Wings and Panang New York Strip. Then they also have "Signature Plates" whose menu descriptions had my mouth watering. There's also stir fry, curries, salads, and even a lunch menu. Since I wasn't dining, I was going to do my litmus test and try their version they call Beef Drunken Uncle noodle. I also ordered their Fresh Basil Shrimp Rolls, and Bangkok market fried rice. I waited at the bar for about 10 minutes when my packaged meals arrived. I was offered a glass of cool water as I waited at the bar. The rolls were wrapped in saran wrap and I would guess were probably made a couple of days ago. Nothing wrong with that except I got unlucky and rice paper wrapper was almost crunchy. They were a little heavy on the use of lettuce, but each had 4 large fresh shrimp. The taste wasn't anything spectacular BUT their version of the dipping peanut sauce saved it. Yom Yom Yom! The fried rice was delicious. Tossed in a wok with eggs, onions, chinese broccoli and their house sauce, I had beef added as the protein and it was delicious. My Drunken noodle was very good! This traditional street food inspired dish is a classic. Wide noodles tossed with snap beans, garlic, onions, bell peppers with thai chili and basil, their version is quite good! It had great flavor and an excellent representation of the drunken noodle. Next time I might have to pay extra for a fried egg on top. Yom Yom Yom Yom! I'm glad I finally visited YYST. I am looking forward to returning and this time dining in. The Panang New York Strip and Mango Fish have my name on them!

My wife had the steak tacos and I had the Barria tacos.Very delicious,authentic and the service is…read moregreat.You can sit inside where it has good atmosphere or outside where the city is somewhat busy.This is one of my favorite places in Alabama for street tacos.This is the second time for The Working Man Review.

Holy moly!!! I…read moreattended a conference in Guntersville this last weekend. Events concluded somewhat early on Saturday and I wanted to make the most of my drive out that way, so I decided to drive a little farther to give Gordo's Way a try. TL;DR -- I'm gonna be making more special trips to Albertville. This restaurant is located on Main Street in Albertville. It's on the corner/end of the street. Street parking is limited but there's a large lot across the street that I took advantage of. They appear to only be open Friday - Sunday so plan accordingly! A few picnic tables are arranged in front of the entrance. The restaurant is small with room for maybe ~25 seats on the inside. You order at the counter. The menu is diverse with a lot of authentic Mexican and Central American dishes. Big focus on birria -- not just tacos, but pizza and ramen too. Service was exceptional! The young woman who greeted me at the counter was so friendly and nice. She immediately caught on it was my first visit and she graciously offered to explain the menu to me. She was exceedingly thorough - more than I truly needed but I didn't mind because she was so sweet - and she knew her stuff! If you're new to this cuisine at all, Gordo's Way would be a great place to explore because the staff will take care of you. They have several containers of aguas frescas, to include cucumber pineapple, horchata, orange pineapple, etc. I knew I wanted one but couldn't pick -- they kindly offered me a sample. The cucumber pineapple was perfect -- delightfully refreshing, not too sweet but not too cucumbery either, and so that was my choice. I ordered two birria tacos with a side of rice and beans to accompany my beverage. This was actually my first time trying birria. I've waited to try it because I wanted to try it somewhere I was confident would do it well -- reviews led me here. I wasn't disappointed. It was delicious: the beef was chewy, savory, succulent, so moist; the onions were crunchy but unobtrusive; the tortilla was thin and crispy; and the consommé for dipping was perfectly umami and surprisingly not insanely messy. The only thing that didn't completely knock my socks off was the rice. It wasn't bad, just kind of standard. The beans were, I think, charro beans -- definitely pintos, not refried. They were smoky and tender. Go out of your way to Gordo's Way -- you will not regret it.

Still a good value for lunch and service was stellar. Had a lunch sushi combo. They had a number of…read morenew employees but service and food didn't disappoint. Good fast lunch.

We come pretty regularly now for their non-BBQ side. For Korean BBQ, I would go to Stone Age all…read moreday for the price and the variety. However, for other Korean dishes, Gina is a local favorite for us. Bulgogi and Bimbibop are our regulars here. We also enjoy the Korean sides. Service is usually good and the atmosphere is pleasant!

Very authentic food and good service. Our appetizer was the Thai Steamed Dumplings, which were…read moredelicious. My Green Curry was cooked perfectly, and just the right spice level. We didn't order from the bar, however their selection was very good. A remarkable and memorable meal.

Crab dish is $26 with a very small portion of crab over fried rice. Must not sell very well because…read moreit made my son in law sick. He thought it smelled ripe but trusted the restaurant kitchen. What a joke. Called to speak with Manager and she referred me to the owner. Of course, he never called back. I was dining there with my family 3-4 times a month and spending $400-500/month. Guess the owner doesn't understand the restaurant business. He seems to have an attitude anyway. Waiting on the next Thai restaurant to come to Carrollton! Newnan is the choice now.

We had take out ramen noodles and pot stickers. It was delicious and definitely the best fried pot…read morestickers in town. The restaurant was very clean, as we expected

Great service. Too bad the food is awful. Luke warm flavorless broth. The jelly egg was soaked…read morein soy sauce. Disgusting, will never go back. I gave them a star for the service.