Umami is definitely one of my go-to spots! Their happy hour is amazing, and I love that it switches…read moreup daily, so there's always something different to enjoy. Every time I come, I get the spicy chicken ramen at the spicy heat level, and it never disappoints. It's always hot, fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly every time. I also have to mention their mojitos; they're so refreshing and pair perfectly with the food! Umami never misses, and I always leave satisfied.

One of the best Happy Hours you can find in Birmingham. Any day of the week no less. The food…read moreoptions vary just enough to satisfy everyone's taste. Set food menu with bar specials. However, those delicious nachos is one of the best kept secrets that I'm happy to share. Top notch service and staff. Plenty of seating options both indoor and outdoor. Sitting at the bar not your desire? Perfect place to people watch outdoors or sit at a cozy table inside the restaurant.

Food first, thoughts after... A college classic. I remember…read morethis place when I was attending college at UAB. Eating there brought back lots of memories. Honestly a solid option. To me this is overall a light lunch that does not leave you feeling heavy or icky. With 15% tip, total for one was a little over $20.

Hands down the best snack at the Barons game! Enjoyed the nachos very much, sad I had to share and…read morethere wasn't more. Love the sushi burrito too! Food truck is quick and easy to order from. Staff was nice!

My first time in Birmingham and this spot in Downtown is a gem. The energy is great, especially if…read moreyou snag a seat at the bar. * Service (The Star): Shoutout to Bianca at the bar. She's an amazing bartender--super friendly, helpful with recommendations and kept the space spotless. She turned a 4-star meal into a 5-star experience. * Fish Quality: The sushi and fish quality were impressively fresh. * The Rolls & Ramen: Both rolls recommended by the Bianca were well above average and the ramen exceeded my expectations. * The Rice (Shari): A bit of a letdown. The rice was too mushy/wet and the portion of rice per piece was way too large. * Pork Bao: Not worth the mention (or a photo). Skip this one. Verdict: 5/5 stars. Mostly thanks to Bianca's top-tier hospitality. Solid Japanese spot in the heart of Downtown.

Delish! We did the mumu, ribs and green beans. Loved the food, service was okay. Would go back!read more

The food was delicious as always. Service was great!…read moreGreat atmosphere for lunch! I enjoy this place!!

I saw the reviews and people told me about it. So I went, twice. The first time was on a Sunday as…read moreI was enticed by their 50% off prices. NOT TRUE. Just a few select items are discounted, and not at 50%. More like 40% for a few, the rest at 20%. 1- The service is absolutely lousy and slow. By the time I ordered my food and saw it in front of me, this nice family of four arrived 10mn after I ordered, ate and left! The restaurant was not particularly busy. Was it because I am Asian? 2- The second time I went was with a friend visiting from Chicago. He LOVES sushi. So we, 2 older gentlemen, dressed in shorts and a Star Wars shirt, arrived at 4.40. Waited about 7mn by the hostess to get seating. We asked for a booth and the said "Sorry all booths are reserved from 5pm" I knew that was a lie as which restaurant has all their booths reserved at the same time. She asked if we didn't mind seating at the sushi bar. Normally this is where they seat people when it's packed, or when they want to hide you. My friend was cool about it so we did. Again, the restaurant was not particularly busy. Upon leaving at 5.20, just a few of the booth were occupied. So yeah, the hostess lied. I wished I got her name. 3- The food was ok to good. Not a single Japanese chef in view. I lived in NY and Honolulu, and I can tell you when a sushi is good. Our waitress was fantastic and very helpful though. 4- I wonder how I will get treated when I go in a casual business attire. My take is that it is a very snobby place. I bet if you look like have money, they will service you well. If not they will reluctantly. Bottom line, do not waste your time. Service/food is inconsistent.

IKKO Japanese Fusion…read more IKKO Japanese Fusion was a pleasant culinary surprise! We ordered delivery one night and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We tried both the Salmon and Beef Poke Bowls. The Salmon was outstanding -- fresh and flavorful, easily my favorite. The Beef version was a bit bland and dry for my taste, though. The sides really shined. The Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) were delicious and unique, topped with Takoyaki sauce, tempura scraps, and perfectly cooked. The Gyoza, Japanese Egg Rolls, and Shrimp Tempura were all light, crispy, and excellent. The Squid Salad was also very good and made a nice addition. Overall, a tasty experience with some standout items. We'll definitely be back soon!

My favorite place for Japanese food in Birmingham! This has been been a staple, reliable spot for…read moreme for the past 4 years of college to take friends and family since they have something for everyone. They have so many different types of ramen that are perfect when you need something warm, flavorful, and comforting. My absolute favorite, however, is the build you own sushi burrito. They have so many different additions and proteins to choose from at a very affordable price for the volume you receive. My friends and I also love stopping in just to grab boba at the front to-go counter. The boba always comes out very quickly and they have a large menu of fruit teas and milk teas to choose from. Service is always quick and friendly and I usually am able to be seated immediately. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for Japanese cuisine, or just to gather at a restaurant where there is something everyone can enjoy!

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!

Had a great dinner at Abhi! Love the fun entrance and vibe of the restaurant. Went on Thursday…read morenight at 6pm and were sat immediately. We started off with the pork momos which were delish! Couldn't decide between ramen and sushi and they let us order one ramen and split it for us, which was perfect! For sushi, we started with tuna nigiri and shared the bama crunch and dragons breath (very spicy!) Really enjoyed Abhi and will be back!

Love this place! The weather was perfect and got to sit outside for dinner time. Service was great,…read moreeven when they were busy. All servers made sure drinks were filled and each table had what they needed. Food is always great but I did try something new and everything was excellent. The batter on the green beans were so crunchy and perfectly salted! I dipped mine in soy sauce but it also comes with a pretty tasty and mild sauce. My cocktail was so light and refreshing! Not sweet and very nice sake! Highly recommend! The bulgogi was good as well! I'm not a huge fan of kimchi but this was good! Lots of jasmine rice and carrots! Only critique for the entree would be to add a little more flavor. Maybe a tempura crunch, or a roasted nut, or each some green onion to give an added flavor. I did add soy sauce on it and it was pretty good! No complaints and a happy belly here! Great atmosphere for date or family night. People there eating with family but also celebrating birthdays together.

the ambience was so great. the restaurant layout was great for family or even if you want to sit in…read morethe bar for sushi and watching game and chat. The food selection was great but the highlight that that have indonesian selection. from lamb satay, the famous beef rendang and ayam penyet (spicy pressed fried chicken). they also have the indonesian salad, gado gado and also the fried rice and fried indonesian noodle. Also trying the japanese gyudon and it was great with the soft boiled egg . the service was great and the server was really knowledgable with the food. Service was great...

Fabulous sushi! I would eat there every single day if I could. They also have great pad thai.read more