I wanted some authentic ramen and this place has it! So freaking delicious and a cool atmosphere too. Will definitely be making this a regular stop on our on going food tour. Two thumbs up read more

Kyuramen & Tbaar - Popcorn Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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My son is headed off to college this weekend so I decided to take him to a new Ramen spot. He had brought up this place a while back and it felt like a good time to visit. I was hoping that we would be able to sit in one of the honeycomb seats and they were available. A waiter brought out menus and told us when we were ready. We could push a button at our table and he will be back. I ended up getting a beef Ramen dish and my son got a pork Ramen dish. We also decided to get some of the Boba tea. Our dishes were good, but they were not as spicy as we would have liked them to be. We could've used a little more seasonings, but they were decent Ramen dish. The ambience in this place is super cool. I come back again. read more

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The design is honestly what made me want to check this place out in the first place I had seen it all over social media and it looked so cute and unique inside. When we got there, it definitely lived up to the aesthetic. The whole setup is really nice, very much so photo-worthy, and you can tell they put a lot of thought into the design! I was visiting from out of town and brought my mom and sister with me, so I was pretty excited for us. We were really hoping to sit in the honeycomb booths since that's what you always see on social media, but unfortunately they were blocked off when we arrived, which was a little disappointing. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but it did take away from the experience we were expecting. The servic is where things started to fall short. Our waiter wasn't very attentive, and there were pretty long gaps between him checking on us. We found ourselves waiting a while for simple things, which made the experience feel a bit off. On a positive note, the food did come out pretty quickly, so I'll give them that. That said, the food itself just didn't really hit for me personally . It looked good, but flavor-wise it was kind of underwhelming. We also didn't receive the Cherry Blossom jelly that we asked for with my combo, our server just kind of forgot, and when we requested soy sauce, it took quite a while to get it. Those little things add up, especially when you're already not getting much attention from your server. read more

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Ambiance, food, and service were great! We got there near kitchen closing time, but they seated my party of 4 and provided us good service. We enjoyed it read more

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I want to love this place. The decor is super cool and I bet it looks really pretty after dark. It's great to have some teas/bobas available in this part of town, way down 280. I came for lunch and did the lunch special. The gyoza appetizer was GREAT. The bao appetizer was good, just not my favorite, too mustard-y or something. Now the ramen, the star of the show, was frankly the real let down for me. Don't get me wrong, it was good and certainly filled me up. I'm not necessarily a ramen connoisseur. But, this was some of the least flavorful ramen I've ever had, and all of the accoutrements inside seems weirdly chewy, especially the pork. I wanted something spicy, and the waiter warned me this was a spicy one, and it wasn't. We got to sit in one of the little beehive booths, which have a button to request service. I like this in theory, but in execution it kinda just seems like poor service. I'll come back, particularly for the gyoza, but the ramen was a miss for me. read more

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Such a wonderful dinner and unique experience! We tried so many tasty dishes tonight and were blown away by the atmosphere and presentation of it all. What we ordered: -Pork Tonkatsu Omurice: I was a bit nervous to try this but I'm so glad I did! The runny omelet is served atop a bed of fried rice and your choice of a sauce. I also ordered the pork tonkatsu but could've done without since the fried rice had chicken in it. I tried both of the sauces but my favorite was the curry. Only critique is that it could've used some salt. -#5 Shoyu Beef Ramen: my boyfriend really enjoyed this one. I'm not big on ramen but he loved it. Quite a large serving. -Brown Sugar Bubble Milk/Milk Tea: incredible! This was a delicious sweet drink! -Honeycomb Platter: this had a variety of appetizers/small bites which was perfect to share with someone else. I loved the variety here. The edamame was my favorite! All in all, this was quite the experience! Not to mention, the interior here is truly unique! I would absolutely recommend. read more

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If it weren't so far away, I know everyone in bham would be obsessed with this place. My go-to ramen orders are the tonkotsu ramen and the miso ramen. The noodles are fresh and as close to authentic ramen as you can get here. The chashu is clearly made with care, and the soft-boiled egg, my favorite part of any ramen, was perfect. The broth was savory without being bland or overly salty. The restaurant has a unique honeycomb seating arrangement that makes it a fun spot for photos, and the service is attentive and friendly. read more

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Love this place! I get something different every time I go. This sake has an apple taste and was amazing! My favorite appetizer is still the dumplings! My favorite tea is the passion fruit. Would love this honeycomb platter to be an entree option for the eel on rice! Service was great and informative about the menu. Waited to sit in the honeycomb and it was worth the wait! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. My daughter loves ramen, so I scouted this place with a group thinking it would be perfect for her birthday dinner. The ambiance is amazing. The little honeycomb booths are so cute. However, we tried a variety of dishes, and nothing really hit as memorable. The Japanese French fries and chili smashed cucumbers were the best things. We also had bao buns and some yakitori skewers. The meat on the bao buns was tough and had absolutely no flavor and the yakitori skewers were tiny for the price and overcooked. The ramen, chicken katsu, and yakisoba was all just mid. I was so excited to find a place with omurice, but it wasn't good at all. The service was also mid. They don't have a kids menu, which is just a bad business decision imo. All in all, the food was just very average and it was very expensive given the quality. read more

Probably somewhere between a 4 and 5 star, but that's not an option, ha. I rounded up. This is our....5th visit?...here since they opened. I do feel the ramen was better on our earlier visits than this one, but still not bad. Their chashu pork is always lacking. The texture is not right and the flavor is not that great. They do a great job with their egg though, just the right texture. The honeycomb sample platter is not bad either. My SO appreciated the variety. They have become a lot less busy since they first opened. I guess the newness wore off. Service is about the same, pretty decent. The Tbaar remains the true 5-star for me. They do a great job with their drinks! All things being equal, their drinks would draw me there versus another ramen restaurant. read more

Kyuramen & Tbaar - Ramen Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Drove quite a way just to try it out but mostly for the atmosphere of the little hexagon seating areas. To our disappointment the seating area was taped off & closed to the public The food was pretty authentic Japanese cuisine which is not one of my favs but my daughter enjoyed it. She got the omurice; personally not a fan of such undercooked egg but it made for a nice presentation. read more

I was there last night with my friend and ordered A1 combo with side orders of braised pork belly, I like the soup's taste on this cold weather, but the pork belly is lacking in flavor, it's a little tough, believe it needs a little more cooking, not a fan of the matcha pudding, now this opinion is just me, I don't like it, service is so so, the server didn't come back to check on us until we're ready to go. All in all, I don't think I will come back anytime soon.,not for me, the ambiance is fine though. read more

Kyuramen & Tbaar - A1 Combo combo includes: Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen Matcha Puudding w. red bean Steamed pork bao buns - Ramen Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I saw this place on the Bham Now IG page and wanted to come check it out. This place is super cute on the inside. The honeycomb seating area is what makes the place but I was underwhelmed with my food. Started out with the crispy sweet chili wings. The outside was crispy and had a kick but the inside was fatty and felt undercooked to me. I got the shoyu beef ramen and it was just ok. The service was good and they were very nice so I will give them points for that. read more

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We did a return trip and had a radically different experience. The first entree came out, then five minutes later our appetizer arrived. It was 15 minutes before the second entree hit the table. Instead of an explanation or apology, the server started telling us she had to come in on her off day and that our dishes came out apart because had she not turned them in together they would have come out separately?!?!, Wtf? The food was fine but service was a mess. read more

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I had a pleasant and delicious experience at Kyuramen. The flavor actually replicates traditional Japanese profiles very well. The broth is deep, albeit a little too fatty. The braised pork belly was a generous portion and incredibly flavorful, as were the Katsuobushi. This was the standout. The curry was also presented well, poured over the omelette after it was split over a bed of fried rice. We got the takoyaki balls (8) which were fresh and chewy- very umami and a great appetizer. I recommend the Thai iced tea 75% sweetness as a sweet accompaniment. Service was speedy too. We were quoted a 30-40 min wait for a table but elected for a seat at the bar (15 min wait). While we had multiple hosts and servers address us, they were all incredibly friendly and attentive. I loved the arrangement and ambiance of this place, but I think they could use more floor seating to accommodate such a large crowd especially on weekends. I look forward to returning to get a heart bowl of ramen or other snacks reminiscent of traditional street fare. read more

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This place has been open since December and already has quite a following. They have hive seating which looks super cute and fun. We waited to see if we could get a table in a hive pod, but there were none available so we sat at a regular table. For an appetizer we tried the bao Buns which were really good. We got two pork and two chicken and split them with the other couple that was with us. I liked the wide selection of Ramen bowls that they offered. There was something for everyone. Also the service was really good. They had a cool marketing strategy. At the bottom of your Ramen bowl if there was an English word such as drink or dessert you won that item!! We had four in our group and three won a prize. read more

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The restaurant itself was nice but smaller than I had expected. We were there around 2 on Saturday and we got seated right away. The honeycomb seating was not available to sit at because I believe they were under construction so that was a little disappointing since that's where my daughter wanted to sit. But wasn't that big of a deal. The food and service was great. read more

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DISAPPOINTING! The rice was dry, food was not hot, some items were cold, like they came out of a fridge. Some items were over seasoned, the waitstaff is slow, and not attentive -- poor service. The wait staff don't know how items are made or what's in them. We requested a to go box, no one came. We had to wave down someone and ask for a box again. The decor is great, the food and service are not. Save your money. read more

Wow! What a unique experience! As a first timer here I got their Honeycomb Platter, it is a sampler of their best appetizers. It is a good way to try and find what you like and don't like. You can buy large bowls of ramen, plates of food, or small plates. Tonight I went "Tapas style" where I order several small plates of different foods. One thing I noticed is that when you order a Diet Coke they bring you a can of it, so no refills. The server says there's only refills on water and sweet tea. I can see myself coming here weekly! read more

Kyuramen off 280 has been on our list for a while. Some of my crew are ramen people and some are not, but we managed to find something delicious for everyone. The place has really unique honeycomb booth seating as well. We enjoyed the chicken ramen, honeycomb platter, spring rolls, boba x 2, and Korean kimchi ramen. Everything was so tasty, and the service was great as well. read more

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I've been waiting to try this place! My boyfriend took me here for date night and I was so excited when we pulled up. It's so cute in there. I wanted to sit in the honeycomb seats so we had a little bit of a wait but it wasn't that long at all. The menu is small but big at the same time? We ordered popcorn chicken and pan fried dumplings as appetizers. The chicken wasn't good to me but the dumplings? Delicious. I love a good dumpling. It took me forever to pick out what I wanted and I'm so glad that I went with the Pork Ramen. It pleasantly surprised me and was super flavorful I even had enough to take home. I wish it just had a bit of spice though. I didn't like the spices they had on the table. Overall I would definitely come back and try out another ramen! read more

Upon walking in you'll realize this place is a vibe like none other in the area. You have a tea shop and take out order area and once you get to the main area you're greeted by a giant "tree" made out of tags, a honeycomb seating area, and other seating areas with curtains. It has a laid back yet intimate setting. The staff is quick and friendly. You don't necessarily have a dedicated waiter for your table which provides you with faster service. There's a call button at your table where you can click "order" or "pay" which makes things way easier than waiting on someone. I love it! You even pay at your table instead of giving your card away (which is something I think everywhere should adopt!) My table ordered the #6 Kyushu Spicy Pork Tonktasu, a Honeycomb Platter, and Tonkatsu Omurice with a Thai iced tea (which isn't normally my thing but it tasted great. I will be back again to order from Tbaar). My favorite of the bunch was the ramen. The ramen noodles tasted freshly made and the broth was spicy and flavorful. The pork that came with the ramen was so tender that I was really impressed. The honeycomb platter was also a fun way to try a little bit of everything. My favorite in the platter was the Eel, it was seriously delicious. i would eat a whole bowl of that if I could. I also really enjoyed the chasu and lobster roll it came with. The omurice was huge but it was lacking a little flavor for me, and the tonkatsu was a little thin. It might not be my thing personally. I'm already planning my next visit though, as there are some other things i'd like to try and so far this has been my favorite ramen in Birmingham! read more

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Inside was very cool. The food was so good and very pretty. The dishes and plating of everything felt very fancy. Our server was very nice and helped us order off the menu. We got everythinf we ordered. They have a lot of cool drink options that are very pretty. Everything we tried was very good. Going here was def worth it. read more

Kyuramen & Tbaar - Ramen Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Such a cute ramen spot right off of 280. We got to sit in one of the honeycomb booths which was such a fun experience! I loved that they had a call button at the booth which could be used when you were ready to order or pay. The wait staff was friendly and quick to respond. We ordered the honeycomb platter which was perfect for trying a bunch of different appetizers. The eel and lobster balls were my favorite. Also ordered the omurice with tonkatsu which was just ok in my opinion but cool since they don't have this anywhere else in Bham. The spicy tonkatsu ramen had a flavorful broth and the chashu pork was tender and delicious! read more

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New Restaurant Alert!! These folks are cranking out some amazing food here. Service and Ambiance top notch. We had several items off the menu and they were all delicious. They are conveniently located in the Winn Dixie shopping center right off 280 in Inverness Corner. Definitely coming back for date night and try some more items on the menu. read more

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Umm. I've discovered that I'm much more of a mall food court Chinese person than the kind of guy that likes authentic ramen and Japanese cuisine. The Bao buns were tasty but heavy- the pork belly is mostly fat. The spring rolls were full of mushy rice noodles- the texture was awful. The popcorn chicken looked like it had been rolled in sand and was so heavily marinated it didn't even taste chickeny. The pan fried dumplings were pretty to look at but completely bland. And the ramen. Lord have mercy- it was the most foul and unpleasant mess that I've ever tried to stomach. It's cute inside, but the 25 cent packs at the grocery store are better than the ramen we had here. read more

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Atmosphere: 12/20 Food: 7/10 Service 7/10 Nothing was necessarily bad about this place but the only thing that really stood out as good was the interior design and atmosphere. Service was just ok, our waitress was nice but had a hard time explaining the menu. The prices here are very high. I paid $29 (including 20% tip) for a chicken ramen and a bao bun (no drink). The ramen was nothing spectacular and i felt like the bao was also lacking flavor. I wouldn't come back but my friends liked it and it was a great place to be in a group! read more

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I returned to Kyuramen, this time with a group of friends, which allowed me to order a few more items to share among us. Also, they seated us in a little private booth that I didn't even realize was there the first time I ate here. A little curtain closes in the booth and makes the space intimate. The purple sweet potato fries are cooked in tempura batter and served with a sweet and savory dipping sauce that complements the fries well. The fried gyoza are tasty little dumplings, and although they are served with a dipping sauce, I don't think it's necessary as they are also drizzled with two other sauces. The edamame are seasoned with a chili garlic mixture that has a nice little touch of heat to it. The yakitori platter was the star of the show, with skewers of chicken, beef, pork belly, scallops, and zucchini grilled to perfection. This made a nice entree with a side of steamed rice added to it, but it is really good as a sharing appetizer too. This time I tried the Amazing Lemonade, which is lemonade with the addition of cucumber to it. It was interesting, and the flavor combination felt authentic, but I personally prefer the plain lemonade. My second visit was as satisfying as the first, and I have yet to try everything I want to on this menu, so more return visits are in my future. read more

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This place has a fun atmosphere with the "Hollywood Squares"-like private booths stacked on one wall. We enjoyed the variety of menu items and price points, and the service was friendly and attentive. Worth a try if you like ramen or boba! read more

This place is amazing! I've been to a few ramen places and they are always okay, but this place definitely raised the bar. I got the #1 ramen to play it safe and the broth was very flavorful. I loved the pods you get to sit in and that alone really made the experience. Also, we got the deep fried gyoza and they were amazing. We also tried a bao bun and I think if you're into bao buns you'd like it, but they're just not my thing. Next time, I'd probably get a ramen with a little more heat, but this was a great one to start with! read more

Kyuramen & Tbaar - #1 ramen - Ramen Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love the Honeycomb seating! The Ramen was very flavorful and well seasoned. The kimchi tasted fresh. The chicken boa buns were a little dry. I probably should've asked for some sauce. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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I've always wanted to go to Kyuramen near ATL but so happy they opened one in bham. The honeycomb seating is truly one of a kind. The menu offers food combo and meal sets that I just love. I will say the drinks at tbaar were quite a surprise. They have officially taken my best drinks spot in birmingham award. read more

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Kyuramen is a reliable and convenient place for Japanese dishes that are mainstream but also underrated. For example my go to at the restaurant is the shrimp tempura. Although many other Japanese places offers the same, something about this dish in particular makes me want to go back time and time again. Another factor of my experience was the unforgettable aesthetic of this restaurant. Personally I opt into sitting in their honeycomb booths to immerse myself in the dinning experience. In this booth there is located a button on which you can call your servers. Although they do occasionally do come and check on you. The convenience and privacy that this restaurant provides is unmatched. read more

Kyuramen & Tbaar - shrimp tempura and a strawberry yogurt boba - Ramen Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

had a few friends tell me about this new ramen spot, and I just had to check it out--and WOW, what an experience! Hands down, the best ramen I've had in Birmingham (and I've sampled some great bowls in other cities)! The service was fantastic, and my niece, my girlfriend, and I even got our own private room, making the evening extra special. Every dish and drink we ordered burst with flavor, leaving us completely satisfied. This place has instantly become one of our favorites, and you all absolutely need to give it a try! read more

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Kyuramen - A Hidden Gem We'll Be Coming Back To When visiting Birmingham in Inverness. I had an incredible dinner at Kyuramen with my daughters and my oldest daughter's boyfriend, Juan. The food was amazing! I had this rice dish with a soft, half-cooked omelet on top--when they cut the omelet open, it gently spilled over the rice like a sauce. I didn't catch the name at the time, but I found out it's called Omurice--a Japanese comfort dish that's as cool to watch as it is to eat. I'd give it a solid 8 out of 10. One of my daughters had the vegetarian ramen, and she really liked it--she gave it a 7.5. My oldest had whatever was number 3 on the menu and said it was a 9 out of 10. Juan had number 2 and gave it an 8. So, clearly, we were all impressed. The restaurant itself is just as creative as the food. The seating along the wall is genius--it looks like little bucket-style booths that go upward. It's super cozy, makes smart use of space, and gives the place a fun, modern vibe. If you're looking to try something new and delicious, this spot is totally worth checking out. The food is top-notch, the atmosphere is cool, and you'll leave full and happy. We'll definitely be back! read more

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The service was top tier. The food was amazing they gave me the takoyaki balls which was calamari was delicious and the Tonkatsu Omurice that was amazing. Japanese cherry blossom jelly with Matcha Pudding with red beans love those dishes. The ambiance is phenomenal and well lite. read more

I will have to say that this place was okay. My husband and I went since he recently heard about it and we both wanted some ramen. He knows I love and always am down ramen. Well, we arrived and we were seated in the bottom row of the honeycomb. We then were promptly seated and our drink order was taken. I got it tonkatsu ramen.My husband got the curry ramen and my daughter just got noodles with chicken. The place was clean, service was friendly, and the Ramen was good. The service was great. So if you do want to try this place, I would suggest that you go. read more

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OMG OMG OMG. The vibes!!!! The little honeycomb shaped booths. The FOOD! My partner took me here for my birthday, and I was SO happy. This was my first time coming, and I can truly say it will become a favorite of ours, easily. It was a little bit of a drive, and it's a little tucked away in the shopping center. It was rather busy, and you can't make reservations to my knowledge, but you can put your name on a waiting list. I was super excited that there was also a BOBA Bar inside to the right of the entrance. We tried the milk and brown sugar boba, and another fruity one-- passionfruit I believe. The drinks were phenomenal, and the food was even better. I had a spicier ramen with pork belly, and once I figured out how to use my chop sticks, this meal had no chance. I was sad when I ran out of ramen, but it was a perfect amount of food. We also got the bao buns and the popcorn chicken. My partner LOVED the bao buns but I wasn't a fan of the texture, however I can tell they were made VERY well, I just wasn't used to the doughy/fluffy texture of it. The popcorn chicken also had a great taste, and I used it to dip in the remainder of my ramen juices. The scenery in the location is beauiful, warm, and overall a must. There is a giant tree structure inside, honeycomb shaped booths, private rooms, and even a swing inside. I can't wait to return. read more

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Great ramen, unique and intimate seating options- this place is such a vibe! I got the chicken skewers, pork bao bun and the braised pork belly ramen and it all was fire! It was a super cold night so the ramen hit the spot. But the bao bun I absolutely loved how fluffy it was. We were able to make a reservation through Google which turned out perfect for our party of 7. We were sat in a private booth with a curtain and it was so fun. Service was great, especially for their first Friday night open! It was great because you had a call button you could press if you needed something, otherwise they let you enjoy your meal and time alone or with friends. They didn't have their liquor license yet and their menu was a little too pricey for me to try everything haha but next time I'm 100% getting the Omurice. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Great ramen and cool interior vibes. I got the spicy ramen, and the richness of the broth really hit the right notes. All the other elements were good quality and as expected - chashu, nori, soft boiled egg. Not too sure what to think about the corn. It adds nice color to the presentation, but it doesn't do a lot for me in regards to taste or texture. Nevertheless I don't mind it as long as they keep getting the core competencies correct. read more

Kyuramen & Tbaar - Ramen Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama