Konomi is good every time I go. One of the few places I will eat sushi from. The food that come off the grills and the to-go orders are always hot and cooked to perfection. I have been going to Konomi since it first opened and their food quality and taste has been consistent. read more

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My favorite japanese restaurant! I love the sushi preferably the zuwai gani! Great atmosphere and great customer service. They also have hibachi. I usually eat on the order from menu side. I have yet to try the hibachi so no review on that just yet. read more

I'm a big fan of Konomi's. If you've ever been to a Japanese hibachi style restaurant, they are all pretty similar. Konomi's is in the same mold. You're served soup & salad, and then the chef comes out and cooks on the tabletop grill in front of you. You can also order appetizers and sushi during this time as well. We ordered the crab angels as an appetizer, which were really good. After the soup & salad, fried rice, fried vegetables, and fried noodles are given. You can get extra, or asked for them to be taken off, without issue. While the chef is cooking these, he is usually trying to entertain the guests at the table with different tricks or games. Kids especially love these, as well as first time guests. Repeat attendees may or may not enjoy them as much, especially depending on the personality & creativity of your chef (ours was not as good this past visit, which is why I docked a star from the review). The main courses - usually consisting of some combination of steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, and a few other items - are finishing cooking around this time. They are almost always a great treat. There is also ginger (brown sauce) and yum-yum sauce (pink sauce) at the tables. I love ginger, so a lot of my meal was dipped into it. Afterward the meal, we weren't rushed out and had time to talk with friends. We also discussed the fortune cookie which was provided to everyone and had fun comparing them. Overall, very happy with Konomi's, as always. Just have to hope for a better chef next time. read more

Food was good and the chef was ok. The usual song and dance. We were celebrating a family birthday, party of 14. Service was ok.

Very fun experience that everyone should try. Chef had a big personality and gave the dinner a very fun vibe. Food was also delicious so all in all a strong recommendation. read more

This review only covers the sushi bar, since I have only been to the teppan side once. The sushi here is excellent. I've never been disappointed with the food or service. The only time I visited the teppan side, I found the quality of the food and show to be equal to many Japanese steakhouses I have visited in the past. Four stars because somewhere there is perfection, but Konomi is close to it. read more

the service was amazing she was polite and was there for what ever we needed.But we noticed that the party next to us was having trouble and requested a manger but the manger was no where to be found so the server had to deal with it herself that's not fair. and when the chefs passed us while we were eating they had a extreme smell of cigarette. mizu is better read more

Spent approximately $60 on food. Asked for the sashimi to be sliced thin; meaning instead of slicing it once... slice it twice. One wouldn't think this is a big ask. However, my friend was rudely told "we don't do that" and they refused. Refused to slice the pieces one more time. Hard to believe customer service could be that bad, but it is. Think twice. read more

Today i visted Konomis for togo sushi roll and it was so fresh and delicious, the girl who helped me was so nice and friendly was a geat pick up experience!! read more

This place was ok, but the sushi wasn't the best and the rolls seemed too big. The sushi rolls were so loosely rolled that each bite fell apart as soon as I picked them up with my chopsticks. Was excited to try another sushi place closer to where we moved to, but 'll just go back to Sushi Village next time I am craving sushi. read more

Been coming here a while because it's convenient to home. The best thing about them is the outstanding service. From the hostesses to the hibachi chefs to the sushi Chef, it's always a pretty good experience. Food is always fresh. Go to spot to grab some sushi at reasonable prices. Chef does a great job of customizing the rolls to your liking. Highly recommended and I will continue to be a loyal customer. read more

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If you like Japanese food this is the place to go. Their cooks are very entertaining and their food is incredible. I've never had a bad experience or a bad meal here. Their sushi is phenomenal. Great place. Eat here often. read more

Great food, great style and wonderful atmosphere. You can enjoy some wonderful cuisine here and still carry on a conversation. The place is clean as well. read more

Worst service I've had in years. Avoid the rude waitresses and go somewhere decent. We will never go back here again.

This is simply the best Japanese in the Birmingham area. Sushi is always fresh and grill is delicious too. Amanda is absolutely the best server around. We drive forty-five minutes to eat here a few times each month. My standard is the scallops which are huge, juicy, and fresh. The soup and salad are always tasty too. For a strip mall Japanese restaurant this place more than delivers on service, quality food, and atmosphere. read more

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I haven't even eaten here before but I literally just read that a chick gave a 2 Star review when she ordered sushi to go. Let's sit our lazy ass down and give sushi the respect it deserves before we wanna start yapping about how it ain't good enough. I bet if I ordered a porterhouse from a steakhouse and got it to go then wrote a review I might have some darting eyes. read more

Ehhh...when we arrived at the restaurant we immediately noticed how sticky the floors were! We decided to ignore that and order a few different dishes. We had sushi, hibachi chicken, fried veggie appetizer and noodle dish. The food was good, but not great. The food arrived piping hot too which was nice. We probably won't be returning. read more

Knowledgeable owner/sushi master and very friendly staff! Rice sauce not good at all, but everything else was great.

Definitely not your average japanese steak house. The food was extremely good as well as the sushi. The place is smaller than expected but the food more than makes up for it. Will be going back when tine permits. read more

Thursday is a good day to come so it's not too busy. I had the octopus salad, salmon and cream cheese roll, and shared a teriyaki chicken dinner. Their sushi is always good. The teppanyaki chef was fun and entertaining, even though I did not catch the scrimp thrown at me. I always recommend this place. Not too expensive and you get a lot of food for the money. You can also just sit in a separate section and eat without having to go to the chef tables. Plus they also have lunch specials. read more

Konomi - Octopus salad and salmon and cream cheese rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Konomi is my favorite hibachi of all time. I've been to many hibachi restaurants and the meat is always dry, soup is bland, and don't even bother with sushi. Konomi is the complete opposite! Their sushi is better than Rock N Roll's every time! read more

This is by far my favorite Japanese restaurant. The food (both hibachi and the sushi) is very delicious and fairly priced. Service staff is friendly and work in a timely manner to serve. I would definitely recommend giving Konomi a try if you haven't done so! read more

If you are truly a Japanese food lover, you will agree with the following. If you are not an avid sushi consumer this review will not affect you. The sticky rice on the night was falling apart when I picked it up with the chopsticks, and the sake on top was...not melting in my mouth. My wife had the udon and shrimp tempura that she claimed had "no flavor" but it was alright tasting. One more thing, good luck getting attention from a server because they DO NOT make eye contact as they rummage around the area. I got 0 refills during my stay. Overall: 3 stars read more

This is my very favorite Hibachi grill! I've tried several in Birmingham and Atlanta. Konomi is where I always return. The soup and dressing on the salad is just right here - I guess they set my standard and usually I don't care for it other places. I currently live away from the area but I back often to see family and friends. Konomi is also one of our go to birthday treats! We love to celebrate here. The owner or manager that comes out to talk with us is such a helpful person and also always interacts with us. Makes you feel like he is glad you are there. That is so important to me when going with a small business - to feel like you are wanted there. Also we have a family member with food allergies. She care a card with them listed out. Konomi staff have always been receptive of the dietary needs, prepares her food separately in the back. We appreciate that all of our family can enjoy a meal together in a great spot for families. My nieces and nephew are older now. (when they were very young, they sometimes needed to go outside during the cooking part) as they got older it was a great fun to interact while they saw the meal prepared. My meal yesterday, a special treat just to spend time with my oldest niece, was as terrific as my first there. Thank you Konomi for a great job as always. read more

I've been here several times and it's probably the best spot in Trussville, heck maybe even all of north Birmingham to get some Japanese cuisine. The filet mignon is always delicious. Super tender. I also like the drinks, underrated in house bar. Cosmo was delicious. No tap, but it's not full service bar so understandable. Still, sushi is also great. LOVE the super crunch and lobster. Great service, and who doesn't like those chefs cooking in front of you. They're skilled and friendly here, which I feel like is always a hit or miss at these places, so it is refreshing. Good family atmosphere and a cool place to go for birthdays too. Though I give it 5 stars for the food and service, there is some bad. Can get pretty crowded, and if you have to wait for seating, add like 20 minutes to whatever they tell you the wait is. It's worth the wait, but they don't move the customers along well. Very clean, but bathrooms were suspect when I was there last. All in all, great food, friendly service, and (for Japanese cuisine) pretty quick too. You'll leave full and happy. :) read more

Really good sushi!! One of our favorites for a good sushi dinner! Make sure to try the soup!!

This is the best Japanese restaurant in Birmingham. The customer service is great and the chefs are very friendly. My 12 year old loves this place! The soup is outstanding!!! read more

Wonderful food great service. The only Japanese restaurant I patronize Love the friendly owner Ringo read more

I had sushi, the avocado was bad on my sushi. I became sick before meal was over with and had to throw up after. The waitress forgot about us so we waited for a long time before getting our check to leave. But soup and salad was good lol read more

This is my favorite sushi place in the area. Always fresh and great tasting. I love the atmosphere and bar. I don't usually eat on the grill side. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Was disappointed on a couple of things. First the people next to us had kids and their portions as they paid for a childs fried rice was the same portion as a full paying adult. The food was ok at best but then they put some kind of tomato salsa on the shrimp and then the vegetables that ruined both entrees. $40+ for lunch probably want go back. Had been here numerous times before. read more

This place never fails me; the food is hibachi style. I ordered the Filet Mignon, steak and shrimp with fried rice and veggies. The cook seasoned the food perfectly and the portion size was enough for leftovers. read more

Looking for a reliable sushi place. Stopped in for lunch and tried just a small bit of sushi. We had a Sake (salmon) and it was very fresh and lovely. We were too tempted by the lunch menu for a sushi feast. I had the Bento box teriyaki chicken and my husband the Bento box salmon. Both were very good and service was fast and friendly. The soup was divine! We'll be back to try more read more

Always sit at the bar and have fantastic service with fantastic food, if I could leave 6 stars I would

I love konomi! I usually sit at a table near the sushi bar because I'm not a fan of the show. It takes away from the conversation. Also, I usually go around lunch, and their bento boxes are the best! You get a lot of food for the money. I also love their super crunch roll. My only complaint is that sometimes you have to wait a while. read more

Hostess was incredibly rude. It was my brothers birthday and they wouldn't let us sit or wait inside until everyone got there. The food was sub par and wasn't worth dealing with the attitude the entire time. If I could give them zero stars I would. read more

We decided on sushi takeout for a dark and rainy Sunday evening. I had the Konomi Roll and Vegetable Tempura. The sushi was supposed to feature "spicy tuna" but I detected no hint of spicy that I am used to tasting from sushi I've had at other sushi restaurants in town. The tempura batter lacked seasoning and was very bland. I suppose if you are stuck in Trussville and must have sushi, this will do, but if you have the option to trek down the interstate, then by all means, do so. I will say the service is always prompt for to-go orders. read more

Excellent. The food here is consistently very good and service is always very good. You get good portion size for your money and the food is high quality. The Sushi chef provides consistent, high quality Sushi, Sashimi and rolls. The owner is generally at the restaurant checking on service and guests. The only thing I would say detracts from the experience is there is not much space between the front door and some of the dining room tables and if people are waiting for tables, the patrons in the entry area can encroach on the seated diners. read more

Everything was over priced for terrible quality food. They wouldn't let me sub beef for a chicken bowl and the waitress was rude. Don't even waste your time, this place shouldn't even be in business. read more

Consistently good food. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the policy they have if a child or anyone brings in food say from fast food, to eat while the others in the group have dinner they charge 5.00 for the person who brought in food to sit there. The food is always good though. read more