East West is seriously one of my favorite spots in Birmingham! I literally come here at least once…read morea month, and it's always a go-to whenever I have friends or family visiting from out of town. If you're not from Bham, this is definitely a place I recommend adding to your list! It's perfect for a date night, girls' night, or really any occasion. The prices are reasonable, the drinks are good, and the food never disappoints. I always get the East West Wings, and they are PHENOMENAL! One of my absolute staples every time I come is the duck nachos, they're SO good and definitely a must try. I also love getting the spicy garlic noodles with shrimp. The flavors are always on point!

Came here for dinner while in town. The reviews looked good so decided to give it a try…read more We were greeted and seated quickly. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We started with the loaded tater tots. They were ok. Had green onions jalapeños and sriracha. For mains I got the chicken katsu. It was alright. The sauce they put in it wasn't the best in my opinion and would have just rather had it plain. My son got the tempura shrimp bowl. He liked it. Said was very good and he would get it again. So one of three was good the other two ok. It also took a long time for our drinks. They came after our food was delivered even though they were ordered first.

I was there today for lunch with friends, I ordered P3 Pho, my friends ordered M2&M3, these dishes…read moreare huge! Looks good but did not get the chance to taste it, my Pho is okay wished I had the meat separated because it became overcooked since it was soaked on the soup, we also had Chicken wings, it was crunchy and has a little sweetness to it. Service is fast and the server is fine, ambience is settled

Good eats right here. My heart was set on the pho' but I ended up with the pad Thai. Definitely no…read morecomplaints since my better half got the pho'. Best of both worlds. They also have Chinese cuisine but only on week days. Will be going back for sure.

I wish they offer the ability to do half stars as I would probably mean into the 4.5 star for…read moreumami. I added pictures of the tempura udon and sushi. I forgot to take a picture of the Korean Mandi dumplings which were excellent... prices were good and they were offering a buy one sushi roll. Get one free so it's hard to pass up. Udon noodles were indeed very good with a rich broth and very good tempura, shrimp, and vegetables to accompany the dish. Service was quick and excellent would highly recommend.

I hope you all will take the time to read this. I will NOT…read morebe returning as a patron to Umami on Bent Creek after the experience I had this past weekend. I arrived to pick up a DoorDash order and entered the restaurant without being greeted by any employee. I sat down, assuming that someone would eventually ask if I needed assistance. During that time, two separate groups entered the restaurant and were immediately greeted and acknowledged. Meanwhile, multiple employees looked directly at me and continued to ignore me. After waiting approximately 15 minutes, I finally received the order, but only after the customer I was delivering for called the restaurant. When the food was handed to me, I politely mentioned to the employee that I had not been greeted when I arrived, despite other customers being acknowledged right away. Rather than addressing my concern, the employee refused to give me the order and called over the owner or manager. When he asked what the issue was, I explained that I simply wanted to bring attention to the fact that I had not been acknowledged when I entered the restaurant. He responded by saying that he knew I was a DoorDash driver and that the food was not ready. I asked how he could have known I was a DoorDash driver if no one had ever greeted or spoken to me. Instead of answering the question, he asked if I was going to take the food or not and told me I needed to leave because he was tired of dealing with me. He then began raising his voice, insisting that my wait was due to the food not being ready. I repeatedly explained that my concern was never the wait time. I understand that food preparation takes time. My issue was that no one acknowledged me when I arrived. Without speaking to me, the staff had no way of knowing whether I was a DoorDash driver, a customer dining in, or someone else needing assistance. Despite my attempts to clarify my concern, I was again told to leave because he did not want to deal with me. What should have been a simple conversation about customer service and acknowledgment became an unnecessarily hostile interaction. As a result, I will not be returning to this establishment and wanted to share my experience.

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.

Delish! We did the mumu, ribs and green beans. Loved the food, service was okay. Would go back!read more

Steamed dumplings were very good…read more Ordered chicken vindaloo (medium) and garlic naan. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff but a little slow at 5 pm.

I am starting to venture into foods from other cultures more and Yummefy was on my list to try…read more Upon arriving, I was greeted warmly and told to sit where I chose. My drink order was taken (water) and my server, who answered all of my questions, was very patient and pleasant. For my appetizer, I ordered the spring rolls. They were freshly made and came out hot and crispy. I enjoyed them and would order them again. Now the main course. I opted for the spicy Himalayan chicken, medium heat. I love spicy food, and I thought I was doing the right thing by ordering the medium level. However, it was very spicy! I did notice however, that the longer it sat, the level evened out some. Still, on my next visit, I will try the mild level to compare. The dish was delicious and very flavorful. The white rice added just the right amount of coolness to the chicken and veggies. Upon leaving, I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken in mild. I'm not sure if it's because it's a totally different flavor profile, but the mild has very little spicy. I just can't believe it's that much difference between the mild and medium levels. The drunken noodles were just okay, in my opinion. There was not a lot of juice, spice not flavor in this dish. On my next visit, I will stick with the Himalayan chicken and order it in mild just to test out my theory. The workers were very friendly and came by to check on me and made small talk with all of their customers, including me. I enjoyed my visit and look forward to returning again

Sushi and a white wine hates to see me coming ‍…read more Don't miss happy hour so you can try several apps & drinks. Our faves in order: *The strawberry mojito was sooo refreshing *Kimchi brussel sprouts (y'all know I love an acid component and this delivered) *Panang curry pot stickers *Tempura green beans Fave rolls in order: *Cash Me Out *Spicy crunchy salmon *Spicy tuna We had a reservation but it wasn't necessarily needed. It's more casual than we thought and that was a welcomed surprise. Our server was friendly and helpful. Parking wasn't too too horrible. There are slanted spots right outside the restaurant, if you're lucky enough to get one. Beyond those, idk where you'd park. We had a lovely evening and would go back!

Love Shiki. Consistently good food, great location. I love the coconut soup here. Sushi is always…read moretop tier, too. Family-friendly, lots of good apps like edamame and tempura green beans. Service is always fantastic, even their takeout service - they're always super quick. Inside is cool, and the patio outside is a good vibe. I think they have a weeknight Ladies night wine special.

I see Takoyaki all the time in passing in McCalla and decided to stop in for some sushi. This place…read moreis on the smaller side and is cozy with limited seating. This place is not for you if you have a big party but easily seat a group of 2-6 people. They have sushi, hibachi, and unique Indonesian dishes as well. We tried the Rock N Roll and Alabama good. The Rock N Roll roll was a little on the flavorless side, and the Alabama roll was decent. I want to try some other dishes from this place. The staff was super friendly and nice.

Rude af. I placed and paid for an order on the site that the restaurants website directed me to…read morewhen I went to order. We got there on Mother's Day, and they said they didn't have any orders. I asked them to maybe double check, and the small Asian woman refused to even look again, saying they didn't t have any orders, even though I paid on the website their website directed me to for a to-go order. That was supposed to be my Mother's Day gift, and I not only didn't get it, but they also would not refund the money I had paid already.

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!

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.

In town for a few days and saw this restaurant on a sign off the highway. We are always down for…read moreThai food. This place was excellent! Good food and service. Highly recommend.

Really mixed feelings about this place. Was a very large space with lots of seating, but the…read moresmall crowd that was there for lunch was crowded into a small area. Food was good, but not amazing. Veggies didn't seem very fresh - the steak and rice were both very good. Server was at tentative and professional.

I've been here for lunch twice now and enjoyed it both times. The restaurant is large and wasn't…read moresuper busy at lunchtime so you can get in and out quick if you are in a time crunch. They have the regular menu but also have a lunch menu that comes with soup. Portions are smaller. I had the drunken noodle which was really good. No leftovers for me! My son enjoyed his food as well. He absolutely loved the lemonade. I tasted it and it tasted like it was made in house. Very good! I would eat here again. Service was great.

I mean.......what can I say?!?!?? Order the masaman chicken already !!! What are you waiting for…read more?!?!?