Daughter and I decided to do a progressive dinner... We let ChatGPT choose our stops and our…read moremenu... we were super excited when we saw that Saigon was chosen for its spring rolls because of course they are our absolute favorites! Charbroiled pork and shrimp spring rolls are the best... And of course, I had to add some hot drip coffee! Always a great stop... Always great service... And they were watching the World Cup so we didn't even have to miss out!

Saigon Noodle House is truly one of Birmingham's hidden gems... or not! It seems like everybody…read moreknew about this but me! I came one night during our first cold snap of the season with a couple friends, looking to warm up with some soupy goodness. I ordered the classic chicken pho and dressed it up with all the bean sprouts, lime, and chili oil. It's perfect without all that, but the chili oil mixed in with the broth really sends it over the edge. We also started with an order of spring rolls where I asked our lovely waitress to "surprise us" with her favorite. I believe what she brought us was spam spring rolls, which I never would have ordered of my own volition, but were fantastic. The dipping sauce was great, too. Something in the peanut family but not fully a peanut sauce, I think. This place is run like a well-oiled machine. They churn out food quickly and run some no-funny-business service. Exactly what I'm looking for for a weeknight dinner. Prices are great, it's a huge bowl of pho. I'll be back here for sure the next time I need a pho phix.

Lovely place in Birmingham in a beautiful food court within walking distance from the Civil Rights…read moreInstitute. There is even a bit of history tied to the food court. Additionally, the people working there were really kind and accommodating and took out the spicy broth so my mom can enjoy her soup. Lastly, I enjoyed my vegetable broth reminiscent of my birthday dinner at Moondog Cafe.

Didn't anything but the Hotteok but that was absolutely amazing. Warm, Brown sugar filling was warm…read moreand gooey, fresh, hot and crunchy. Also similar to a funnel cake and fluffy like a pancake. Service was amazing. Order was quick and less than 5 minutes it was done. Ambiance was clean and spacious.

I had a great experience at Bamboo on 2nd! My friend and I went on a Thursday and arrived shortly…read moreafter they opened around 5:15 PM. We were seated promptly, although we had to wait until our third person arrived before we could move our tables together. We started with the calamari, which was a great appetizer! For my entrees, I ordered the Cyclone sushi roll since I prefer fried sushi over raw, and the Maa Bowl ramen which included the momos (shrimp) that I also wanted to try the which were SO good! Honestly, I'm wondering why the shrimp momos aren't offered as an appetizer option alongside the turkey and pork because they definitely deserve a spot on the menu! I was especially glad we decided to dine earlier because the restaurant started getting crowded and more lively shortly after we placed our appetizer order. The food was delicious, and I'm already looking forward to returning to try more items on the menu and sitting at the sushi bar. Parking is street parking, so it can definitely be a challenge, but I'd say it's worth it! Overall, a great dining experience, and I highly recommend checking them out!

I am ashamed to say I had not been to Bamboo on 2nd in quite some time. I live a 15-minute walk…read morefrom it. I took my family there for by adult son's 40th birthday. That is so hard to say, 40th???? Well, I am getting old. I was more than impressed by our dinner. From the drinks to the Appetizers to the sushi. Outstanding. The service was also on point. The first thing I said to my family when we got there was, "I love the vibe of this place. So, if you have not been to Bamboo for quite some time, give it a try. I will be going back soon I assure you. Eat well, Drink well and stay healthy.

I found this restaurant through a Yelp search. It was near my hotel and in a bustling part of the…read morecity. I am glad they had limited parking when I went to pick up my order because parking in the city is a challenge. I couldn't tell it was inside a food court, but I eventually found their station and ordered with ease. Dining in is an option, and you can sit at one of the tables to wait for your order. As I waited, I sat at The Louis Bar across the way and met nice people who offered more recommendations for events in the city. Now let's talk about the food... DELICIOUS! I was pleasantly surprised, especially for a takeout order. (Sometimes, it tastes different when eating it later). The broth was well seasoned and balanced with the fresh ingredients, and you see the shrimp, right? That's how it should be done.

I picked up chicken and shrimp pho from Pho Pho inside the Pizitz food hall today and it's kind of…read moreamazing! Everything was packaging separately so it was all fresh when I got back to work. Very flavorful and large portion size! The customer service was great. The woman who helped me was kind of enough to walk my order over to me because I was sitting at a nearby table. This might be a new lunch favorite!

This food truck is mighty delicious! We had the opportunity to try it out during the Sidewalk Film…read moreFest, and i was very excited, seeing as how it is a Vietnamese food truck. I mean, can't get much better than that. We got the Tofu Banh Mi, and it was not only delicious, but very pretty. And they don't skimp on the tofu, either. Nicely spiced and had great sauce. I do wish more veggies had been put on the sandwich. The bread, although quite good, was just a little too dense. You can get banh mi, pho ( I mean come on, how often can you get pho from a food truck?), Vietnamese tacos, and salads. I'd definitely make it a point to search for this truck. Do yourself a favor, and try out this little Vietnamese food truck heaven.

We really liked the sandwiches we got today at the Magic City Art show but the wait was super long,…read morealthough not that many customers. The ratio of filling to bun for $8 was not enough to justify the price. Would have given better rating for more value - we don't mind waiting if the product is worth waiting for.

I spent 60 minutes deciding what I wanted. Yelp suggests work because I'm extremely happy with…read moreeach of my orders I've made. The staff is patient when customers need help with the extended menu. Facility is cleaned and well organized.

The restaurant was clean. That's where the good stops for me honestly…read more No photos of my food because the cashier and or cook messed up my order. I couldn't tell you who specifically because I never got a receipt. As she was bringing the food to the table she realized her error I attempted to make it work, but the shrimp used in the dish for cheap and fishy and just couldn't do it. She voided the entire transaction as she was attempting to refund which also included a $5 appetizer. She asked me to go get my card again so she could recharge me for the app... I don't live in Vestavia/Hoover so this will be an easy one for me to avoid.

Cute place. Good fast casual addition to Mountain Brook village. Had the bao buns. They did the job.read more

I absolutely love this friendly fast-casual eatery! We wanted a quick and healthy dinner when in…read morethe area recently. I peeked in and thought it looked so pretty. And of course they had me at poke bowls. It's one of my top 5 things to eat, honestly. But I ordered a Buddha bowl because it's almost the same thing and I felt a little lazy to DIY (not to mention, the Buddha bowl looked tantalizing!) They have other veg options, but I set my sights on that bowl as soon as the friendly counter guy suggested it. It's overloaded with goodness--avocado, deliciously marinated tofu, edamame (yes, it's a protein-rich bowl), tomatoes, shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, greens and more. You're literally devouring the rainbow here, friends. For drinks, they have a modest but decent selection of beer, wine (a decent bubbly in a can!) and sake in addition to soft drinks. The place is so beautiful (and spotlessly clean) with plants dangling from the ceiling and beautiful murals throughout. If I lived in the neighborhood, I'd be here all the time.

This Vietnamese restaurant lives up to its name - it's just OK. The Pho is the best thing they…read moreoffer, and it's actually really good. But the bun was just ok and so were the appetizers. We got the spring rolls for one of the apps and the sauce was really peanut buttery - it lacked the flavour we're accustomed to when we order it at our regular Vietnamese dining spots. Service was good, and the interior was clean . In all I'd say it's a good option for Pho if you're in town.

Service was very quick when we walked in the door. I was a little nervous since there were recently…read moresome mixed reviews on this place. We ordered the fried dumplings first, and they were great. Good flavor then we ordered the pho and my niece got the shredded chicken pho and I got the round steak pho and both were top-notch. This is a place I would revisit... it is clean and our waiter was eager and brought everything out there quickly.

The service and food were amazing! I called in my order and by the time I'd arrived my order was…read moreready. Business was steady but not too busy which was perfect. There are a few places to sit outside if you're wanting to eat right away. I took a stab in the dark and just ordered what sounded good to me. I ordered the Tom Yum Kung and Pad Thai with chicken. They both were bursting with flavor. This place is definitely a must try!

Yes, BP you are finally open. Lawd we done waited over a year to catch you open. Not shocked that…read moreyou are jumping and folks happy, ready for some good food. They got some real parking lot magic going on. Folks don't know how to park. It's date night, Bae and I want everything. This our first time. We got spring rolls of course, dumplings and he got the coveted coconut soup with tofu. He says yum. I hate Coconut soup. Spring rolls limited, hardly nothing, but them DUMPLINGS! Man yeah! Entrees were combination fried rice and Pad Pak. Pretty good. Real fresh veggies with chicken and an extra fried egg, just love the ingredients. It's a nice fresh herb taste with lots of flavor with little seasoning. Y'all already know, if it's for the dumplings alone, She'll be back.