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.

Super friendly employees Delicious freshly prepared food…read moreIve ordered take away a few times and have been pleased, but remiss in reviewing- My last visit I enjoyed menu item R3 spicy miso ramen, I requested light spice and was rewarded with a most tasty perfect umami experience. Boba was nothing special and I would border that again but def check this gem of a place out for the food and friendliness

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.

Sora's Kitchen in Bremen is hands-down one of our favorite local spots!…read more If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and check it out--you'll be hooked after your first bite. We ordered the Bulgogi Fries, Super Crunch Roll, Sesame Chicken with Rice, and Bang Bang Chicken with Rice--and everything was absolutely delicious. The Bulgogi Fries are the perfect mix of crispy fries loaded with tender marinated beef, drizzled with savory sauce, and topped with green onions--it's comfort food with a Korean twist, and we couldn't get enough! The Super Crunch Roll is a sushi lover's dream: crispy tempura shrimp, crab, and avocado rolled and topped with crunchy flakes and a drizzle of sweet eel sauce. The Sesame Chicken was crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor, while the Bang Bang Chicken delivered that perfect sweet-heat combo with a kick. Both rice dishes were generous and satisfying.

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 foos was not up to Rock N Roll sushi. The twisted tuna was much less than other RNR sushi's…read morethat we have gone to. The restaurant itself is very run down and smelly. A big part of the vide here was not being used. All the TVs were either broken or not on during the visit. Service was ok but lacking some as well. In the bathroom my shoes stuck to the floor. I'd not recommend this place until some maintenance is completed on the building.

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

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.

We came in and immediately got seated. Our server was so nice and attentive to our table. The…read morepresentation for every dish made this feel like a luxury restaurant! Every meal had its own distinctive and tasty flavor and we all left very full haha, definitely recommend. The environment was cozy and welcoming, makes you want to come back. Our server gave us recommendations and even gave us some fun facts about Thailand! Loved it here and will come back.

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.

We went to Ginza as we were passing through Birmingham on a trip and stopped for the night in the…read morearea. The restaurant was very clean and staff was friendly and able to help explain the menu and cooking methods to us for the different dishes. We had Korean bbq and it was very good. I had the ribeye and would get it again in a heartbeat. The sushi was very good as well. The smoked salmon was my favorite.

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!

Food was delicious and service was great! I forgot the waitress name, I do remember she was fairly…read morenew there. She told us to come back and see her! We will definitely be back!

We stopped in around 3 p.m. on a Saturday to a nearly empty restaurant--only four other…read morecustomers--while the restaurant next door had a waiting line. After this experience, I understand why. Our entrées arrived, but my salad never did. When I asked about it, the server said she thought I wanted it with my meal. I told her I no longer wanted it. She returned with who I assume was the manager, and instead of simply acknowledging the mistake, they stood at our table demanding I pay for the salad whether I received it or not because it was "already being prepared." I was even told that if I refused, the server would have to pay for it herself. They continued standing there staring at me, making an uncomfortable situation even worse, then offered to make me a "fresh" salad to take home. Fresh? Was the one supposedly being prepared 10 minutes earlier already old? The food was average at best, but the customer service was remarkably poor. With staff standing around in a nearly empty restaurant, this was completely unnecessary. I won't return. Do yourself a favor and make the drive to Thai Basil in Villa Rica instead--the food and service are exceptional and 100% worth the trip. Left a 20% tip anyway is it will be the last cent the restaurant ever gets from me.

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.