We love Ichiban Express. I've been a semi regular customer for the past four years since I moved to…read moreCallera and my kids and I really enjoy the food here. Everything is always hot and fresh, and the sushi is very good. I usually get the steak hibachi dinner or a special dragon roll. Both are delicious options. My daughter normally gets the chicken hibachi and loves that as well. I'm not sure if they have indoor dining anymore. I know it had closed for a while during Covid but it may be back open now. The service is always really fast and efficient, and we've never gotten a wrong order. The prices are a little higher than other restaurants in the area, but I think it's well worth it given the portion size and the quality of the food! Go check them out!

Ichiban is always quick and good. Definitely not a place you want to dine in despite having a few…read moretables available. However, they are consistently quick about preparing To Go/Pick Up Orders and the food is consistent. Keep in mind that it's not open on Mondays.

I have sat down multiple times to write this review and I've deleted it because I can't seem to…read morefully express how amazing this business and these owners truly are. My family and I visited this restaurant after my doctors appointment a couple of weeks ago, we are not from the area we actually live in Gadsden so it was our first time trying this restaurant. Let me just start out with this the food was absolutely delicious. I don't have much of an appetite these days and I. An honestly say I finished almost all of my food and ate until I was stuffed and that isn't something that happens very often. Each member of my family was happy with their food and was already planning out what they would order when we come back after my next appointment . I just opened a Farm Stand in our home town and while we were sitting and eating I spotted a mixer that was sitting off to the side with some other supplies. If you know anything about industrial mixers they are far from cheap I had been looking at a few in the $500 range so I thought I would just check. I asked the guy upfront if he could ask the owner if it was for sale and if so how much he was asking. The owner came and spoke to us and I quickly realized that the mixer he had was way more expensive than the ones I had been looking at and I told him I was sorry that I couldn't even give him a fair price after looking up the kind he had . He looked at us and gave me a price that was astonishing to say the least , but I still didn't have that much at the moment. He told me to give him what I could and then pay him later when I had it for the rest. This is a man who has never met me he had no reason to help me besides just being kind. When you hear this man talk about helping others and community he means it, it's not just talk to make him sound good. I left his restaurant that day with a mixer that was several thousands of dollars. So I say all of that to say this Alabaster and surrounding areas yall are truly blessed to have a business that not only has amazing food but has amazing people who truly care about others, and from personal experience I can tell you they don't have to have known you for years to treat you like family. We will be making this restaurant part of our stop each time we come through. Thank you again for blessing me I can't tell you how much it has ment!

I had the chicken sausage po boy the whole meal was delicious and as always above expectations…read more The quantity and quantity was exceptional. I took the order to go and it was still hot. I can't wait to be there again.

I expect Publix to carry specialty items because they advertise as such. This Calera location…read moreroutinely does not carry items because they don't see the need. On Saturday, I ran in to buy John's Coleslaw Dressing which is a Birmingham favorite. They stopped carrying it which ruined my slaw cookout plans for same day. I have had other item experiences like this for creamer, salad dressing and frozen items to name a few. What do we need to do in order to diversify and upgrade selection?

Publix truly is a pleasure to shop at! The clear location is no exception, and you're not only get…read morethe amazing service but also the small town feel. You can find any groceries. You need here, along with a lot of niche items that you won't find at other chains like Walmart or Winn-Dixie. Sushi is five dollars on Wednesday, the deli offers a selection of amazing sandwiches made with Boars Head meats and cheeses, and the bakery is always on point! I really recently got a passionfruit mango cake and it was out of this world! Definitely check them out.

A great place to have Mexican will be going back many times. Kids 8. Grilled Chicken Chunksread more

I meet my husband here for lunch sometimes and I love it. We sit in the back at the bar . Just a…read morereal cool Mexican vibe with awesome decor. The service is excellent as is the food!! One of my favorite lil spots!! You gotta try. You won't be disappointed!!!

This is a hidden gem in Alabaster! They are consistently delicious, have great service and great…read moremenu options. I went with the Crispy bowl during this visit and it was a work of art. It came with an orchid! The food was delicious. The sauce and rice were perfect. We got crap Rangoon's for the app and they were delicious and the dipping sauce was delish. On a random note... it was hot inside when we got there and I'm one to ask for comfort... they immediately turned on the AC for me. They're the best.

I love coming to Wasabi!!! I usually eat the Chicken Teriyaki Don; but I'm here today for lunch--I…read moregot the chicken teriyaki bento box. The new surprise when we came in today was they now offer Boba with milk tea, smoothies or fruit tea. I am hesitant about boba since I had a bad experience with Boba. The owner let me try theirs and it is really good. I got a mango smoothie and I'll be getting the mango boba added next time. The service is really good here and I highly recommend it. My husband always changes what he gets. He's tried the soups, the tacos--yes I said tacos and lots of other items. The service is very quick and everyone is very friendly.

I've been here a few times, but this is my first time reviewing. It's right next to a laundromat…read more It doesn't look like much but the interior is beautiful and the food and the drinks are really good. The way they have it decorated. It's like from that movie Coco from Disney. They also have another restaurant in Vestavia that I frequent since it's closer to the movie theater, but they're both equally good. Tonight I had the grilled chicken chimichanga , frozen strawberry margarita, chocolate, martini, and churros Everything was so delicious and our server was so sweet. She said it was her first day serving as she is usually the bartender there. I cannot remember her name, but she had long black hair and she was so cheerful I'll definitely be back sooner than later

MAMA COCO... Cantina in Calera, Alabama, is an absolute gem! From the moment you step in, you're…read moregreeted with warm, inviting ambiance filled with vibrant Disney Coco animation art and a rich cultural atmosphere. It's the perfect family-friendly spot with a strong sense of community, and the service is top-notch. I had the Durango Steak--a ribeye medium cooked to perfection, paired with 5 jumbo shrimp on top of the steak...that were grilled just right. The plating was gorgeous! It came with a side of steamed vegetables smothered in their famous cheese sauce and authentic Spanish rice. To top it off, the steak was served with a savory fajita butter that elevated the whole dish to a whole new level of amazing. My daughter had the most flavorful quesadillas she's ever tasted--super fresh ingredients and the best slow-cooked Mexican beans with bits of tender, slow-roasted pork. My mother enjoyed the Pollo Loco, with sliced juicy chicken chunks grilled with peppers, laid on a bed of that mouth-watering rice and cheese sauce. The service was incredible! Our server was a cool, professional mature boxer who told stories of his fights recent fights in Mexico (cool guy) .... and he was very knowledgeable about the menu, with a great sense of humor and obvious respect for the restaurant and its owner. While it wasn't packed during our visit on a weekday, I've heard weekends are full of energy with karaoke, half-off drinks, and some seriously great music! And the Texas Margarita? Hands down the best margarita in town, top-shelf liquor all the way! Whether you want it on the rocks or frozen, it'll have you dancing in your seat. If you're in the area, don't miss out on this incredible spot. MAMA COCO Cantina is definitely worth a visit for authentic Mexican cuisine, great vibes, and fantastic service. Me and my family Highly recommend it!

Chain restaurants get a bad wrap but this location is always clean and the staff is friendly. Salad…read morewas crisp and delicious as always and I love a breadstick. My standard order is shrimp scampi substitute Alfredo sauce and extra veggies, it's always yummy. My mother got fried ravioli and it was pretty tasty. I tried their new toasted coconut margarita and thoroughly enjoyed it. Their chocolate lasagna made a perfect ending to a wonderful meal. 5 star meals don't always have to be fancy!

Haven't been here in a while and we were very impressed with the service and food. Everything was…read morehot and delicious. Our server made sure we didn't have to ask for anything. She was amazing! We will be back to see if this can be repeated.

I'm really sorry to say this. I don't normally do negative reviews, honestly. I moved to Alabaster…read morethree months ago and I've given this place two tries. The first time was a "spicy" chicken dish that you don't normally see on local menus. I even requested that it was made extra spicy. It had ZERO spice. And the vegetables did not match the dish description on their "order online" website. The steamed dumplings had no flavor and the dumpling sauce was also watery. I tried them again tonight, just to see if maybe it was a bad day the first time around. I ordered a combo plate that comes with an entree with fried rice and an eggroll. I paid $2 extra to upgrade my rice to lo-mein. I got home and... They gave me fried rice. My entree was sweet and sour pork and the oil they fried it in was so old that my whole house now smells like old, dirty, fishy smelling fryer oil. Sorry. I gave you two tries and you didn't hit the mark either time. Never again.

Great local place. Always had fast friendly service and good food. I always order from the…read morecombination plates since they include choice of either steamed white rice or fried rice, and an egg roll. My favorite is the Mongolian Beef (pictured), which is pretty good. The other dish I tend to get is the House Fried Rice which is a good size portion. Others in the house have gotten a d likes the Honey Chicken, General Tso's Chicken, and most recently the Mongolian Chicken (pictured). They also use great containers for their to go orders. Great to reuse to send leftovers with the college kids.