Large menu with a ton of options. The lunch bento box is a great value for the amount you get.read more

Okinawa is a family favorite for us, because there is something to please everyone, even picky…read moretoddlers. Hibachi-style dinners are served from the kitchen rather than cooked in front of you, for a more peaceful dining experience. Standard offerings include steak, chicken, salmon, shrimp, scallops, and lobster entrees or combinations thereof, served with fried rice, vegetables, and either soup or salad. The fried rice has a good flavor that doesn't require the addition of yum-yum sauce. The sashimi is pretty good. The sushi rolls are decent too. I've also enjoyed the tempura and the katsu here. The service is usually quick and always courteous. The outdoor seating option is nice when it's not too hot, and not something commonly found at Asian restaurants around here.

Excellent sushi, excellent service & and an overall A+…read more The reviews for Samurai Japan were very accurate. When I walked in at 7pm on a Wednesday night, it was a full house. I immediately knew that I was going to be happy with my decision to eat here. I started off with the Shrimp gyozas. Since most gyozas are made with pork, I cannot remember eating shrimp gyozas before, and these were phenomenal. I highly recommend that you give them a try. I was pretty hungry, so I decided to order the Sashimi Deluxe dinner. 21 pieces of sashimi seemed pretty ambitious. If I had known how thick the sushi was going to be, I probably would've gone for a smaller dinner, but I'm glad that I didn't know because it was amazing. As for dessert, I always go with Red Bean ice cream. For those of you who have never tried red bean ice cream - you have GOT to try it. I know what you're thinking...red beans and ice cream do not go together, right? Well, you are absolutely WRONG! I don't know what breed of red beans go into this delicious dessert, but it is amazing and incredibly refreshing. Do yourself a favor and drive directly to Samurai Japan...eat until you're totally full...and then order the red beans ice cream anyway. You'll thank me later!

Stopped by Samurai Sushi in Vestavia for a Sunday lunch after church for Easter, and it was a…read morepretty relaxed experience. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all, which made for a quiet and easygoing meal. The sushi itself was just okay... nothing particularly memorable, but it satisfied the craving. Service was smooth and timely, likely helped by the lighter crowd. Overall, a decent spot if you're looking for a low-key lunch without the wait, but the food didn't quite stand out compared to other sushi spots in the area

I wanted some authentic ramen and this place has it! So freaking delicious and a cool atmosphere…read moretoo. Will definitely be making this a regular stop on our on going food tour. Two thumbs up

Josue - one phase, you can't cover for "bad actors…read more We may have spent $50 here and the meal was going great until we push the "call" button to order dessert. Short version of the story, "Vanilla Ice cream shouldn't take 20mins". The explanation was, "it takes awhile to make". Josue was unprofessional and dismissive. Check was paid in full, but we will not come back here.

We went to lunch today to Nori and it was great. All the food we had was very tasty. My sons 9 and…read more11 loved their shrimp and the potstickers. My wife had chicken and scallops also very good and I had steak and lobster which was excellent. The service was great and the ambience is very nice. I think we were in and out in about an hour. Our cook was funny and talented in his skills. My kids even had a Rama made Strawberry Boba Tea and loved them. We will be back!

Unfortunately this was not one of my favorite hibachi experiences and I do plan on revisiting to…read moresee if my next experience would be different. I'm wondering if it was my fault for not ordering hibachi from the demonstration grill, but I was thinking since the restaurant was empty I was going it a service ordering from a table, but my soup and salad came out after my hibachi meal. I think the waiter forgot about it because I had to so if it was still coming. When it did come, the soup looked like mostly water (see photos) and the salad was over drenched in dressing. I've never seen that much dressing in a salad my entire life. The meat wasn't hot but the fried rice really saved the day. It was salty, but I prefer mine that way. I like the location of this place so I'm hoping that next visit will be different.

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.

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!

The food was amazing and the service was prompt and helpful. It had a very nice vibe with smooth…read moremusic. The store manager checked on us multiple times and he was very funny and attentive. Definitely will return!

Uber Eats dinner from here and it was fantastic…read more Got two California Rolls (Buy one get one free) and hibachi chicken and white rice. Very good.

I haven't been to this type of restaurants in years. I was…read moreinvited for a party so I went. Entertainment value, it's fun. My hibachi cook was great!! Food value good. Food quality.... Meh. Again, fun place and once in a while experience, I would do it.

DO NOT DINE HERE. If I could rate this a place a zero I would. My first time having a bad…read moreexperience at a Kobe's restaurant. Im not sure if its because we sat at a both instead of having them cook in front of us but the food was terrible. I ordered the salmon and steak, the only thing that was edible was the steak, which I had to pick bones out of. The rice was inedible, I literally had to spit it out because I couldn't swallow it due to the taste. The salmon was dry, over cooked, and unseasoned. We offered to pay for the food that we did eat but instead the manager told us to go home and never come back. Dine wisely !

We are so glad that Ooka was able to reopen in Pelham. My wife loves sushi, and this is one of the…read morefew Sushi places I will eat. They have a great selection of tempura and noodle dishes, and I love their crab Rangoon. We've never had a bad meal here, though service can be spotty on occasion. The ambiance is completely different after the renovation. The previous space had a warm, eclectic charm, filled with decorations that reflected a blend of Asian influences. The new design is minimalist and very clean, with white walls and white ceiling tiles throughout. While it feels bright and modern, it also feels a bit sterile--more like a professional space than a cozy dining spot. I found myself missing the relaxed, inviting atmosphere that once made it such a comfortable place to unwind.

Iola is a solid choice for consistent good food. We eat there and it wonderful. We get takeout and…read moreit wonderful.

it was my first time here, and I really love the atmosphere, and the food was delicious., the…read moreinterior was very nice play but the bartenders were a bit difficult to communicate with.

Johin'na was a great date-night experience. We had a 5:30 reservation in the Sakura Room, and from…read morethe smooth valet experience to the fast service, everything started off great. The atmosphere was the highlight for me. The purple lighting, cherry blossom trees, and Japanese-inspired decor give the room an upscale, intimate vibe. We tried the Birmingham Roll, Brussels sprouts, bao buns, chicken lollipops, Sake Sangria, Strawberry Lychee Martini, and peach cobbler. Everything was flavorful. My only knock was the portion size. Several items are listed as "To Share," but the portions were smaller than I expected.

The food was fresh, hot & delicious. The staff is very friendly…read more Will definitely come back again. Some of the best hibachi in town.

Spicy, sour, and seriously satisfying! That's how you describe the soup at Fuji Hibachi Express…read more When I'm looking for a quick dinner, one of my favorite pickup spots is Fuji Express. You can order online by going directly to the website. They make the food quick and my orders have always been correct. My go to order is a large hot and sour soup with a side of rice. By getting the large, I have plenty of food for lunch the next day.