The melting pot of miliary life and varied cultures seems to always find its way into communities…read morethat surround a military facility. I suppose people looking for a taste of home or a reminder of their homeland lead to businesses that share their experiences and culture with the rest of us. Anniston Alabama was once the home of Fort McClellan, Although the main post and related activities have ceased to exist, remnants of the culture it brought to the area still remain and are cultural jewels left behind, The Immanuel Oriental Market is a grand Korean/Oriental market. It sits in an older strip mall at the 431 interchange within a short distance to the Anniston Museum of Natural History and Burman Museum. Although it could be just a really good oriental market filled with all the best sauces, spices, noodles and ingredients, it also has a short menu of the best of Korean Food that can be cooked up by the owner in a few minutes. Bulgogi spicy and not, Japchea, kalbi and Bibimbap and a short list of other favorites appear on the menu. Prepared with skill and love, like eating in the home kitchen or your favorite Mamasan! Food is mainly served to go, although we ate at a small working table in the back of the market. Drinks are varied and from a fridge at the front of the store. A perfect picnic for the park surrounding the Anniston museum complex! The culinary stars doe not always line up so well, but this market and take out place are the best. Owners are super friendly and graciously share their culture. And don't forget your bonchon -- korean sides to go with any meal in fridge at front. Spouts, kimchi, fish cakes, etc. YUM!

Although this is a small mom n pop type Asian grocery, they do have a nice selection. I believe the…read moreowners are Korean as the majority of offerings are Korean in nature. They do however have Vietnamese, Chinese and a small amount of Filipino items. They offer hot foods for take out (see pic of menu) although prices seem to be on the high side. I have not ordered yet, so I cannot speak to the taste, quality or portion sizes you get for takeout items. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

I was there today for lunch and ordered Vermicelli Noodles with Fried Vietnamese Pork Egg Rolls &…read moreCharbroiled Pork with fish sauce. It was so good! I can't get enough of this, service is fast the server is nice and very helpful. Ambience is okay, will be back

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.

Tofu bahn mi is the best and most affordable lunch available in town! So great, so easy!read more

Went here looking for fresh namchua... they had it but not fresh . I was okay with that . The lady…read moreat the register seemed like she didn't want to be there. Music was loud so I tried asking a question & she answered with irritation after I said I couldn't hear her . They did have a variety of items . I personally wouldn't be back .

I will drop you down a star for taking my suggestions lightly and making excuses…read more It was not the server it was most all of the servers were sitting down not doing their jobs. I had zero problems with my server . I know she was told as they all were to do the silverware. Plus I have lived in Al my whole life. I know about our heat. No your place was too hot. Your food is good but your service for the most part blows. Also a guy server said something rude to me and then when I asked him what he said he said jk. It was not felt rude it was rude when I asked him to tell me again what he said he wouldn't tell me. I heard excuses . Sorry just because you have been in business a long time does not mean I have to support rudeness or a place that doesn't care about my business. **Also if you would go down through the reviews there is a common theme your service is lacking and has been for many, many years. ** Responsibility should be taken and not excuses I will not be in a hurry to come b and my money spends elsewhere. Your loss truly! Other places appreciate my business . Too bad

Food was good! I wouldn't say it was anything to write home about, but the prices were reasonable…read more The market area was really awesome! All the different foods and wares were fun to look at. If I lived there, I definitely would've tried some

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.

The Food was fantastic. I highly recommend the Mamos, and the Geisha Roll…read more The staff was terrific, just a cool place to grab a bite.

Eatery located in The Colonnade shopping and business area…read moreSmall dining area with approx. 10-12 tables Also seemed to be doing a steady Take-Out business Service was very friendly and as efficient as it cold be with one soul working all tables, bussing, and checking folks out. Food was served quickly and was hot and seemed freshly prepared. Both the hot and sour and egg drop soups were delicious! Egg or Spring rolls were standard fare, seasoned cabbage and some sort of ground meat (pork?) Both entrees arrived piping hot and looked attractive... but were void of flavor - not just bland but flavorless. We added a bit of every sauce available on the table to the meals, ate what we needed and left the rest - Not Bad - just Not worth going back for us. We were a bit surprised after reading the many enthusiastic reviews. We wish the establishment well, but the food didn't satisfy us.

the food was amazing!! the only downside was we were in there for lunch, and the place was hopping,…read moreand it was hard for the one server to keep up. other than that everything was great, will be going back again! Thank you Richard for your suggestion to eat here!

My family and I heard about this and went to check it out. I was impressed with the number and…read morevariety of trucks in one spot. They had tables, bleachers, and a DJ setup, and many folks are obviously regulars who bring their own chairs and sit together. Of course, it's summer in a giant parking lot so it's hot! But if I remember correctly, they had dessert trucks and an ice cream or yogurt truck to cool you off. We are planning on returning. I had the BBQ; it was delish!

We love this! It is such a fun and different concept than just sitting in at a restaurant. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this to friends and families.

Think local. Think small business. Think great customer service. I appreciate shopping in this…read morequaint mom and pop shop to get a quick something to create a fast meal with a touch of Asian inspiration. This store has been a staple in the community for many years. Stop over to say hello or pick up something for dinner.

Great food choices! Lovely and friendly people. Will look for new recipes and definitely go back…read morefor international foods.