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    Mizuwa

    3.4 (101 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    MIZUWA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Hibachi
    Jamie J.

    My husband and I randomly stumbled upon Mizu snd were pleasantly surprised! The service was quick and polite. Atmosphere was fun and the chef was very entertaining. The food was good and exactly what we wanted. Would go back!

    Stephanie A.

    If you're looking for fresh sushi, fast service, and a great dining experience, Mizu in Alabaster is the place to be! We walked in expecting a wait, but to our surprise, we were seated right away in the dining area--no waiting at all, which is practically unheard of these days! We started with drinks and an order of edamame, and before we even finished deciding on our sushi, the appetizer was already at our table--talk about speedy service! For our main course, we went all in with the Dynamite Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll, Smoked Salmon Roll, and the Godzilla Roll. Not only were the portions incredibly generous, but the prices were totally reasonable. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented--basically, sushi perfection. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a nice dinner without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. And let's talk about the bathrooms--super clean, which is always a plus! We ordered so much sushi that we even had leftovers to take home (a rare but delightful problem to have). To top off the night, we cracked open our fortune cookies, and let's just say--we're feeling extra lucky! If the fortunes are anything to go by, we'll be back at Mizu again soon.

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    Gabe P.

    My niece and I came here for lunch on a Tuesday( I believe). It wasn't crowded at at. We placed our to go order with their pleasant staff. They were very engaged and helpful. I ordered from their sushi lunch menu, which consisted of 2 rolls and soup or salad. The sushi rolls were well prepared and delicious. I didn't eat the soup. I gave it to me niece. She enjoyed it! This was my very first time coming to this location in Alabaster. The inside is rather dark but maybe that's the mood they are going for. Overall , a nice first time visit!

    Chicken and Shrimp Hibachi
    Ashley S.

    I always enjoy my experience at Mizu. From the hostess to the waitress to the cooks, everything was great. I ordered the chicken and shrimp hibachi which comes with miso soup, ginger salad, meats, veggies, rice, and noodles. The food was great and of course tasted fresh. Also for the price, it's a lot of food. The only issue we had was our wine glass broke very easily, which was slightly surprising, but it was replaced quickly. All in all, great visit and great atmosphere.

    Very poor look for the restaurant

    Food is amazing. Friendly staff but please get a new hostess, current one always has messy appearance and is always texting on her phone, very unprofessional in my opinion.

    Jessica P.

    This is one of my favorite japanese restaurants. The service is always excellent. The California rolls are very good. I got the steak and chicken with noodles and fried rice. The side of shrimp sauce or yum yum sauce is very tasty. The onion soup is very tasty. I live the salad with the ginger dressing.

    Eating at the bar is fun and usually you can get seated quicker for two!
    Emily W.

    We have eaten at Mizu probably 100 times!! We love being able to get decent sushi close to home without driving into Birmingham (to somewhere probably more expensive). The appetizer pan fried potstickers are so yummy, the hibachi show is great and the food is always quality, also the birthday celebration is super fun! We especially love these rolls, we try to have a variety of seafood in our order: Crazy salmon roll Masa roll Ocean blue Snow White roll Phoenix roll Sweet Heart Roll

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    Brooks B.

    It's been a long time since I've sat at a sushi bar and had great sushi. And I'm so glad we picked Mizu. The ambiance is so nice, so Japanese, so I assume, since I've never been to Japan. The music sounds Japanese, and the sushi bar looks Japanese, and the hibachi grills, and the art, etc. We ordered a Dancing Dragon roll, Spicy Yellowtail Roll, Sake, Mackerel Sashimi, and Edemame. The food was all so delicious. While we waited for our food at the sushi bar, the sushi chef gave us a free sample of some mystery sushi that was DELICIOUS. Our edemame arrived late, after we had finished all our other food. The server asked if we still wanted it and I told him absolutely yes. The owner was close by and found out we got our edemame late and displeased. He ordered our server to take it off of our tab and he did, very quickly, before he got the samurai sword treatment. The restaurant was very clean and the staff very polite and professional. I would recommend this place 100% and we will be back! WAY TO GO MIZU!

    Scallops and salmon
    Courtney O.

    My friend and I end up at Mizu a lot. And while we pretty much get the same thing and eat in the same booth this last time we were there we sat at the sushi bar. The highlight of my night was the stuffed jalapeños that the sushi chef gave us. They were the best things I have ever had there. I hope they're on the menu so I can actually order them the next time we go. All of our other food was as delicious as it usually is. I couldn't eat everything. I tried the salmon for the first time and while I didn't hate it I probably won't order it again. It wasn't a let down or anything. I just didn't care for it personally. The scallops were just as good as they always are though. There were a lot of onions in he vegetables though, and as someone that doesn't really care for mushrooms that was a little bit of a disappointment. All in all it was worth the visit. Good food with good company like usual. There's a reason we always end up there. We love the food and the fact that we don't always have a long wait.

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    Great time with the wife and the food was great. Service was soso it needs some work.

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    Great food, always! Great service, and friendly chefs. Always a fun time and decent drinks.

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    I absolutely love this place! The sushi tasted wonderful and I can't wait to eat here again! Thanks for the awesome service!

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    Fun place for family dinner. Great cooks! Nice atmosphere. Kid friendly! Best Sushi in Alabaster!

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