Went here on Saturday evening following an 11am football game. It was moderately busy, but we were…read moreseated right away. I didn't take any photos, because I was initially not planning to review, but I was so impressed by the experience I had to share a review. We had 2 massaman curry dishes (one tofu, one chicken), a panang curry, and a shrimp fried rice. The food was absolutely delicious, every bite was perfect. The sauce was so rich and flavorful, the veggies were cooked perfectly, and the proteins were tender. We also had a phenomenal Thai tea. I've come here before for the noodle bowl chicken lunch special, which is my favorite dish in the world, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn all their other dishes are equally as excellent! Our waitress was fast and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone in Tuscaloosa looking to have a great meal near downtown/the strip.

Second time eating here and first time dining in, honestly the Cali roll was still good but…read moreeverything else was not. The tuna roll was notttt good and my friend couldn't eat her pad see ew and it had a very bad smell.

Absolutely love the concept. They haven't been open but a few days so I certainly forgive and…read moreunderstand the staff is still learning. Food quality was on par with the price, rolls are very large, I didnt finish my 2 - typically no problem putting down 2 rolls. Ask for what you want - and they deliver. Or - they have a menu with some premade rolls. Need larger cups, would like to see a slightly better quality chop stick, larger dipping cup for soy, high tops at storefront need feet rest, and staff is learning (dont cover ginger in spicey mayo). That is my feedback for the management/owners. Definitely check it out!

Loved getting to stop in to my favorite sushi place in town while visiting the other week! Service…read morewas excellent as always. I love the ambiance of the place even more now that it's connected to The Daq Shack. I ordered a dynamite tuna w crab salad roll. Filled w cucumber, carrot, jalapeño, and avocado. Topped w sweet soy and spicy mayo along w tempura crunch. Can't wait to visit again next time I'm in town!

Welp, we're at it again--back to see if Biscuit Bot Betty can deliver another happy meal like last…read moretime. I mean, it's Lovey... but we are in the South, so the name sticks. We got there just before the rush (and trust me, half of Tuscaloosa showed up right after) and put our order in just in time. I went all in on sushi--the Tuscaloosa Roll and Rock N Roll--and yes, I'll share... even though, as an only child, that doesn't come easy. The better half went with the teriyaki shrimp, and let me tell you--everything was top level. Iron Chef Bubba must be running the kitchen, because they're not missing. They must be hanging meat in the corners--it's nice and chilly inside, even for this warm-blooded physique of mine. Biscuit Bot Betty must be tired too--she's passed by a dozen times, making her on-time deliveries. Hey UPS, come kidnap this chick--have her delivering! All in for under $50, even with a $20 tip--ha, take that, Tuscaloosa! Not many places downtown are going to treat you that well--good eats and cheap for a party of two.

Staff is very friendly and the food was great! Very…read moreaccommodating to allergy. Would 100% recommend and will be back again soon.

Let me tell you about our first rodeo at Shiki…read more We pulled up excited, walked in... and I ain't gonna lie -- the place looked a little drab. Not "health department issue" drab, just "could use a fresh coat of paint and a pep talk" drab. I started second-guessing all those glowing reviews like, "Did these folks eat at the same place?" Then came the entrance situation. The host stand was vacant. No "please wait to be seated" sign. Just us standing there like we were about to audition for a sushi commercial. So we start to seat ourselves when the lone waiter -- and I mean lone ranger -- glances over and says, "Just a minute." Oh. Copy that. We did the walk of shame right back to the door and waited properly this time. After sitting a spell, he got to us and took our order. Now bless his heart -- that man was running ragged. Every table was full and he appeared to be handling the whole dining room solo. Plates, drinks, orders, probably washing dishes in the back too. We waited... and waited... and waited. It was pushing 30 minutes before the food finally touched down. Now let's talk about the decor. The inside could use some TLC. Maybe a little facelift. Maybe some brighter lighting. Maybe a plant that's alive. But hear me clearly: What the front of house is missing, the chef in the back is absolutely making up for. From the first bite of that ginger salad to the last grain of rice, I started wondering if I'd accidentally walked into an episode of Iron Chef. That salad was crisp and fresh, the soup was on point, and then my salmon hibachi showed up like it had something to prove. And let me tell you -- that salmon was spectacular. Cooked just right. Flavorful. Tender. Seasoned like somebody back there cares deeply about their craft. That chef can flat-out throw down on the grill. Great food. Great flavor. Zero complaints about what hit the plate. Price? Outstanding. Party of two ate for under $50 at a sit-down restaurant -- and that's including a 30% tip. In this economy? That's practically a public service. So here's where I land: (4 out of 5 stars) If service had been quicker, we'd be talking five stars without hesitation. But I'm giving grace here because that waiter looked like he was one espresso away from levitating, and the place was packed -- which, by the way, is usually the surest sign the food's top-notch. We'll be back. And next time, we'll walk in with patience... and maybe a snack in our pocket just in case. Bottom line: Don't judge this book by its cover. The outside may whisper "meh," but the kitchen is singing hallelujah.

The service, once again, was outstanding! The ambiance is always super welcoming, and the…read morerestaurant is consistently very clean. We started with the jalapeño calamari, which is always so delicious. We also ordered the spicy tuna tartare, and it was incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. I got the hibachi salmon, and it was honestly some of the best salmon I've ever had. My boyfriend ordered the hibachi shrimp, which was also delicious. The rice and noodles were so flavorful--I could honestly just eat those and be completely happy. We also tried the vegetarian lovers sushi combo, which came with a tofu roll, an avocado roll, and a cucumber roll. Everything was very fresh and super tasty. Another great experience, and it's no surprise that we'll definitely be going back!

I was told to visit Chuck's Fish. I'm glad I did. I travel for work and was by myself. I wanted to…read moresit at the bar, but it was full. The hostess told me that a group at the bar was waiting for a table so I waited them out. I can't remember the bartender's name, tall, red haired fellow, but by the end of my meal we felt like friends. I don't like overly loaded sushi, I prefer to keep it on the simple side. I had a spider roll and some salmon nigiri. Both were excellent and a couple local beers and I was on my way. It would be a great place to eat with family if they were in town for a college visit.

They don't take reservations. And if you're not careful they will delete you from the wait list…read morethen tell you it's your fault. Skip it. This place is no where near worth the headache. They need adults running the show instead of a bunch of people without fully formed frontal lobes. But. The bar is good. So there is that.

First time eating here and everything was great! Our server Ashlyn was amazing and so much fun!…read more Everything was clean and everyone was really nice, I will definitely go back.

Ashlyn is the best server ever!!! So sweet and attentive, food was so good!! Yum yum yumread more

I got the spicy miso ramen. It was really good and delicious!! The noodles had a really good bite…read moreto it. And I thought the heat was just right - not overdone but could still feel a bit of fire. The broth was flavorful. The place was super clean and I enjoyed the decor in the space. The host and waitress were extremely nice and very attentive. I would come here again!

If I didn't know any better, I'd swear I walked into Fuku Ramen and got teleported straight back to…read moreJapan. The customer service was that authentic -- warm, efficient, and somehow reading my mind before I even opened my mouth. I half expected someone to hand me a JR Rail Pass with my check. The gyoza? Perfect. Like, "I should probably order 12 more just to be safe" perfect. The ramen was easily some of the best I've had in the United States -- rich broth, great noodles, and flavors that actually taste like someone's grandma in Tokyo whispered secrets into the pot. Now, full honesty: the egg was a little overcooked. But considering the American need for speed (and the fact that we treat restaurant meals like pit stops at Daytona), I get it. Cooking eggs to order in that environment is basically Olympic-level timing. And besides, the broth was so spot-on that it made up for everything. If you're craving legit ramen with service that makes you nostalgic for Japan -- even if you've never been -- Fuku Ramen is the move.

The food is amazing!! Came in for lunch today and sat at the bar. I'm guessing you need to make…read moresure that's okay...? We had the host come up to us and rudely give us menus and say next time we need to go through her... again just to sit at the bar. Two other men came in and sat down the same way we did for lunch, but they weren't followed and told off so maybe it just depends. Who knows. Food never disappoints and the bartender, even tho busy with several large to go orders, never made us feel forgotten.

Honestly, this place is fine..I wouldn't go back but for the average diner it works…read more Madison, fantastic - did everything right, she was busy. Overheard her telling two fireman that came to pick up an order that "The manager said don't do that to the order again (not quite sure but honestly it was over two sushi rolls) AND the guys said no worries we'll just pay. These guys are service personnel, read the room management team. As for the food: 1. Pepsi products, I prefer Diet Coke so can't hold this again you but could be a half a strike. 2. Miso soup - more like miso broth...small lousy bowl with one stale mushroom and 4 chopped scallions....no tofu no seaweed and honestly it was the wrong color broth & needed salt 1/5 3. Edamame - smooshy and overcooked. Hard to screw this up but it happened 2/5 4. Roll tide Roll - it was fine, sauces were watery and the roll had no flavor. To be fair I ate everything as I super hungry. I would have ordered more but the 3 items I ordered weren't great. Honestly, seems like the sushi chefs have it more together the kitchen. Oh also, I literally watched managers just walk by and stare into space. I walked out to get my uber and the manager just stared at me. " thank you for dining with us" would be nice BUT considering the lack luster food, it was to be expected.

OEC has always been my go-to for quick hibachi. I order the Sakura roll uncut and it was sooooo…read moregood! All I can say is that the food is good! This isn't a sit-down spot and I'd recommend ordering online bc there's limited seating inside and to save time. The only downside is the parking lot since it's in a shopping plaza. Go check them out!

My order of shrimp fried rice contained 6 shrimp. The rice was a little crunchy. Service was fast…read morebut not exactly friendly.

Our servers Ray and Sequoia were AMAZING!!!!! Excellent service…read more The Carmel Apple martini was the best martini I've ever had. To die for. Never had anything like it. The food was great. My whole group ordered differently and we all enjoyed. Will definitely be back.

This was my second visit to the Tuscaloosa location of Half Shell. My first was just drinks, but…read moreI'm glad I came back for a light dinner. Started with the yellowfin dip which was pretty good. I do wish they served it with something other than crackers in plastic packages (bread, cut veggies, anything) but I guess there is something classic about the fish house feel to it. Oysters Rockefeller were also good. Well seasoned, well grilled, and we had a dozen. Too much spinach and not enough cheese and shallots for my taste, but still a nice light meal for two. Service was, as in the first visit, fine but not super attentive. I received a refill on my water but wasn't really asked if I wanted to order more food until well into the meal. I'll chock that up to being left alone (which I like), but I still think this place is a little expensive for how little attention you get from servers. Overall, a pleasant early supper. Will most likely come back again and try some of the other grilled oyster dishes.