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    Johin'na

    4.1 (84 reviews)
    PriceyJapanese
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    That cherry tree does it for me.
    Craig N.

    Been hearing so much about this restaurant but mostly about how beautiful it is. And it is that. Unlike anything in Bham. There are several smaller rooms but the main room with the main bar is just amazing topped off with a lighted cherry tree in the middle. We ate at the bar and the service by the bartender was excellent. Had recommendations and quick to address small mistakes. Had the cod and it was delicious. Wife had the salmon and loved it. Great for a romantic night but would definitely make sure ur in the main r

    Ambiance
    Mischa J.

    I got 3 words! Johin'na,Johin'na, Johin'na! This place is Stellar. I mean upper echelon! And, I love EVERYTHING, about it! The decor! MINT! The service, amazing. Thanks Deja!!! But, we are here to see about this food! We are a party of 5 girlfriends. We eat all the time, but it's rare when we all taste the same goodness. Starters we got edamame, calamari, Kimchi fried rice, Brussels(Asian style, and broccolini. All good! My favs are the Kimchi and broccolini. Entrees were 2 fried snappers, 2 braised short ribs and 1 chicken with salad. All good. Of course, I was on braised pork. It came on top of the most delicious cornbread smothered in gravy. I should have gotten my gravy to the side, but honey, they fixed it. Disappointed, plate came back with gravy on the side. Chef Ashley brought it out ancame to say Hi, just off the plane from Bali. Yes, Hunty, the out of the country, Bali! Thank you lady! This is a whole experience of class, beautiful aesthetic and charm with delicious food. Y'all already know, I'll be back!

    Menu October 2025
    Tia T.

    We had reservations for the bar which I assumed would be the bar area but no it was the actual bar. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The hostesses greeted us with a smile and they were friendly. There were several booths in the bar area that were empty throughout the duration of our visit which I would have preferred. There was a bar hook for my bag which I did appreciate. We tried a variety of dishes: Oyster Kimchi Collard Greens, Birmingham Roll, Miso Cod, Hot Stone Short Ribs, and we ended with the Apple Cobbler & Ice Cream. Everything tasted great and the service was good. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and I loved the atmosphere. The owner stopped by to say Hello. We enjoyed our visit and I would definitely return.

    Apple pie dessert and sponge cake
    Dulce R.

    The space is beautifully curated with all the aesthetics. Drinks were delicious. So many small plates options that looked delicious, was a let down on the sushi variety being so limited. They made for it with adjusting some plates to dietary restrictions so kindly without hesitation. I would dine there again but didn't leave thinking oh I can't wait to come back.

    Jewelry box bathrooms
    Xhané P.

    For our anniversary weekend we could not pass up this recently (last several months) opened gem. Make sure to make reservations as it helps smooth service and Johin'na has been very popular even at opening time (5pm). We were greeted by the beautiful entrance and the hostesses congratulated us on our anniversary. Hubby got chicken karaage and jasmine rice, and I got the tempura lobster rolls. The rice was not as flavorful according to him, and I agree. But the rolls were absolutely worth it! A great rec from the bartender/waiter! Same for the chicken karaage, very tender. All food was hot and came through an order by order basis, not all at one time. The music choices were great and not overwhelming/too loud. Beautiful bathrooms ever, too. They deserve your visit!

    Collard green gyoza
    Bri B.

    Absolutely the best in Birmingham I've ever had! I am a pure lover of Japanese food and this exceeded my expectations. Firstly our server Kira was so nice and fun. She gave us great service and helped us with recommendations. We opted for the following: Collard green gyoza Birmingham roll Broccolini Mock-a-Rita & V Bees Knees mocktails Short ribs and jasmine rice Lobster noodles Everything was literally piping hot when it got to the table and full of flavor! Short rib was soooo tender and the gravy was to die for! Whoever thought of that collard green gyoza needs an award!!! The ambiance was very moody, great Japanese art around the restaurant and the beautiful tree in the dining area adds the best touch, I spent so much money here but definitely worth every penny.

    Jessica J.

    This place lived up to the hype! Me & my friends (5) had dinner here to celebrate the holidays. Loved that they had complimentary valet and was seated as soon as we arrived. I also loved that we were seated without everyone being present. This is always a plus for me bc 5 girls, one is bound to be late lol! Our waitress was Chef Amber and she was perfect!! She knew the menu front and back and none of her suggestions disappointed! Before ordering I had to check out the restroom bc I've heard how beautiful it was and it did not disappoint!! It's the perfect place to snap a photo!! They had different rooms throughout the restaurant. We ate in the large room, Sakura Room & the room was so beautiful!! Our table was enough room for the 5 of us. Chef Amber suggested the Ecchi Martini w/ tequila and it was the perfect cocktail! I was concerned about the vanilla but I couldn't taste it (like Chef Amber said). We started things off sharing the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Collard Green Gyoza! Those Collard Green Gyoza was a pleasant surprise & my fav!! Must try!! We ordered the Salmon, Short Ribs & I had the cod! My only complaint is I wanted more!! If you aren't sure if you should try this new Bham fav, do yourself a favor and make a reservation!!

    Dessert menu: Apple dumpling
    Roicia B.

    I was invited here by a local and we had dessert. I love that this is a black owned Japanese restaurant I think the ambiance and details are amazing. The service at the bar was very nice and extremely accommodating. We enjoyed the dessert and the butter cake was my favorite between the two. So delicious!

    Grilled oysters
    Angela M.

    This was a perfect date night with my husband. The ambiance was beautiful. The service was superb. The food was delicious. We started with the grilled oysters which were not our favorite (only negative of the night!) We also had the pork and tenderloin steak. Hands down my favorite steak - tender & smoky - divine! The brussel sprouts were very tasty. They have a Plum wine that we enjoyed very much. The best dessert was the warm butter cake = Amazing! The salted caramel crème brûlée was very good too, it just didn't touch the butter cake.

    Collard green gyoza
    Val W.

    My husband decided to take me out on the town last night! He knew I had been wanting to try Johin'na so that's where we went. They are located right across from Helen. They have valet parking, which was great because that cut down on having to find a parking spot. My husband secured a reservation for us so we didn't have to wait to be seated. We had a great seat in the dining area where the bar is located. The way this place is decorated is definitely cool. It creates a nice atmosphere. Our waitress was nice and went over a lot of the menu with us since it was our first time at the restaurant. I loved the Collard Green Gyoza! The Bao Buns were tasty. I just think there needed to be a bit more of the ingredients to balance out the size of the buns. My drink, the Geisha's Kiss, was cool but it was weak. I almost feel like I ordered a mocktail. I loved my Kimchi Fried Rice with grilled chicken. It was a good portion. I had some to take home. My husband tried two beers and had something with pork tips. He liked everything he had. Overall, this is a nice spot and we would probably come back!

    Can't remember the name but it's so good!
    Melvin S.

    The colorful environment The art on the walls The tree The service The food The drinks

    John L.

    Came here a couple of months ago with some friends. Loved it. Beautiful interior decor. Lovely staff, delicious cocktails and food. Enjoyed multiple items on the menu. The highlights were the lobster noodles and fried snapper.

    Kelsey C.

    We celebrated a birthday here and everything was fabulous. The interior is gorgeous and well thought out. Every single food item ordered was delicious but stand outs were the Asian Brussels and scallop roll. The lychee martini was fabulous along with the yuzu beer. Our server Richard was kind and answered all of our questions.

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    Rarely is a restaurant gorgeous with delicious food. This place is a date night delight - food, drinks, atmosphere, and service are A+.

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