Another excellent addition your list of Thai restaurants in Birmingham!…read more They've only been there for 6 years and I finally made it. Even though I didn't dine in, I appreciated the beautiful decor and the attention to detail. Gone from their early days during the pandemic when they were take out only to their newly renovated and larger dining area. There's nice bar with stools nearly centered in the restaurant. Employees are more friendly than you can imagine. Located on 280 near the Greystone entrance, YYST is on the right in a small quaint strip shopping area that's raised "above" 280. So if you're driving by you can see YYST by looking up. There's no outdoor seating, but plenty of tables and chairs inside with seating at the bar. They are quite proud of their Yelpies 2025 award for "Beloved Birmingham Business" which sits at the front entrance. Their menu is comprehensive with the right amount of dishes to satisfy. Every "Thai" place seems to have their own take on most dishes and YYST is no different. Their "recommended" entrees include Mango fish, Pad Thai Chakangrao, Massamun Short Rib, Pad Thai Wings and Panang New York Strip. Then they also have "Signature Plates" whose menu descriptions had my mouth watering. There's also stir fry, curries, salads, and even a lunch menu. Since I wasn't dining, I was going to do my litmus test and try their version they call Beef Drunken Uncle noodle. I also ordered their Fresh Basil Shrimp Rolls, and Bangkok market fried rice. I waited at the bar for about 10 minutes when my packaged meals arrived. I was offered a glass of cool water as I waited at the bar. The rolls were wrapped in saran wrap and I would guess were probably made a couple of days ago. Nothing wrong with that except I got unlucky and rice paper wrapper was almost crunchy. They were a little heavy on the use of lettuce, but each had 4 large fresh shrimp. The taste wasn't anything spectacular BUT their version of the dipping peanut sauce saved it. Yom Yom Yom! The fried rice was delicious. Tossed in a wok with eggs, onions, chinese broccoli and their house sauce, I had beef added as the protein and it was delicious. My Drunken noodle was very good! This traditional street food inspired dish is a classic. Wide noodles tossed with snap beans, garlic, onions, bell peppers with thai chili and basil, their version is quite good! It had great flavor and an excellent representation of the drunken noodle. Next time I might have to pay extra for a fried egg on top. Yom Yom Yom Yom! I'm glad I finally visited YYST. I am looking forward to returning and this time dining in. The Panang New York Strip and Mango Fish have my name on them!

The space is lovely and the server was very attentive. The menu has a nice assortment of…read moretraditional Thai dishes, some with unique spins. I started with the duck duck larb and ordered drunken noodles with shrimp for my main and ordered both traditional thai hot. The prices are significantly higher than other Thai restaurants I have visited but I certainly don't fault them for making a living. The larb was a bit dry for my tastes and lacked the richness of duck fat It was beautiful but fell a little short. There was no fish sauce or lime to be found. Larb should be vibrant and fresh and it was just bland. Despite ordering Thai hot, there was literally one dried pepper on the dish. The drunken noodles were gorgeous and nicely plated with perfectly cooked shrimp but again, no heat. Pad Ki Mao is traditionally filled with fresh beans, onion, bell peppers and chilis. This was just sweet noodles with only a few vegetables. While both dishes were good but way off the mark and certainly not the spice level I ordered. After watching me add several spoonfuls of peppers to the noodles, the server admitted they didn't do Thai hot as I ordered but instead "American Thai hot" which seems to be no spice at all. It felt very disrespectful bordering on racism that Americans can't eat spicy food and they somehow knew more about my palate than me. Had she told me they don't serve Thai hot when ordering, it would have been fine and I could have gone elsewhere. Especially at the high price point of the menu, Yum Yai greatly missed the mark for me and I will not return.

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...

Just had another fantastic meal at Nori! They are now offering their full menu since ICE raided…read moretheir restaurant. They offer a very diverse menu with a superb sushi selection. The sushi chef came out of retirement to help bring the restaurant back up to speed. He honed his skills at Nobo in Las Vegas! Give yourself a treat and try Nori!

We had checked in at our hotel a bit later than planned and hence were hungry. My wife found this…read moreplace listed as the closest Thai place, so we drove there. It is located in a large plaza that spas both sides of the road. The opposite side looked more like a small shopping mall with higher end restaurants, but we didn't explore it. The side where this restaurant is located is anchored by a Publix. There was plenty of parking in the shared lot. I don't think that this place was what either of us expected, which was a restaurant where you ordered from your table. Instead, this place had a more 'hole in the wall' vibe, but in a generally good way. They had about 6 tables total in a fairly small space. You ordered at the counter and they brought the food out later. They were almost constantly fielding phone-in orders for to-go food. They had limited drinks available (including water) but no alcohol. The staff was friendly. The food came out before long, and we both agreed it was very good. My curry was quite flavorful. My wife liked her vegetable dish as well. So, just know what to expect. If you want to impress someone on a first date, this may not be the venue for you. If you are just here for the food, then this is a great choice. If I lived in the area and wanted Thai take-out, this would absolutely be my first pick.

Ordered takeout for lunch today. Each plate was 8.99 and it was UNBELIEVABLE good. My go to lunch…read morespot for now on. 5/5 Wife Score: 5/5

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.

Steamed dumplings were very good…read more Ordered chicken vindaloo (medium) and garlic naan. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff but a little slow at 5 pm.

I am starting to venture into foods from other cultures more and Yummefy was on my list to try…read more Upon arriving, I was greeted warmly and told to sit where I chose. My drink order was taken (water) and my server, who answered all of my questions, was very patient and pleasant. For my appetizer, I ordered the spring rolls. They were freshly made and came out hot and crispy. I enjoyed them and would order them again. Now the main course. I opted for the spicy Himalayan chicken, medium heat. I love spicy food, and I thought I was doing the right thing by ordering the medium level. However, it was very spicy! I did notice however, that the longer it sat, the level evened out some. Still, on my next visit, I will try the mild level to compare. The dish was delicious and very flavorful. The white rice added just the right amount of coolness to the chicken and veggies. Upon leaving, I ordered the drunken noodles with chicken in mild. I'm not sure if it's because it's a totally different flavor profile, but the mild has very little spicy. I just can't believe it's that much difference between the mild and medium levels. The drunken noodles were just okay, in my opinion. There was not a lot of juice, spice not flavor in this dish. On my next visit, I will stick with the Himalayan chicken and order it in mild just to test out my theory. The workers were very friendly and came by to check on me and made small talk with all of their customers, including me. I enjoyed my visit and look forward to returning again

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.

Quick service & fresh sushi with unique roll options at reasonable prices…read more The shrimp & pork dumpling soup was so good that we ordered a 2nd one with the broth only. The edamame was ok--needed more sea salt. We ordered the WTF roll which was good but we found it had too much on it so we liked it better eating it a bit deconstructed.

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!

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.

I've been here for lunch twice now and enjoyed it both times. The restaurant is large and wasn't…read moresuper busy at lunchtime so you can get in and out quick if you are in a time crunch. They have the regular menu but also have a lunch menu that comes with soup. Portions are smaller. I had the drunken noodle which was really good. No leftovers for me! My son enjoyed his food as well. He absolutely loved the lemonade. I tasted it and it tasted like it was made in house. Very good! I would eat here again. Service was great.

I mean.......what can I say?!?!?? Order the masaman chicken already !!! What are you waiting for…read more?!?!?

I have eaten in the restaurant as well as getting take out. I really like their lunch menu. I've…read morehad several different dishes, all of which were delicious. Lately, I've been really enjoying the sushi rolls - the rainbow roll and tuna and avocado roll. And the service has always been good. I like their booths as they are very comfortable for someone like me who has chronic low back pain. I give them 10 stars!

I like the availability of a Surin on the East side of town. Although it was a little hard to find,…read moreI called to see where it was and a gentleman when I called that told me it was across from Gus Hot Dogs. There is no sign on the overhead of the door location. The place has a quaint, low lighting, inside with slide in booth seating. You can also sit at the bar. I did go there with anticipation of the bar b q chicken but they don't offer that dish at this location. The bbq chicken is my family's goto dish at Surin. Was disappointed not to be able to get that. Did try the Kao Mo-kai yellow rice dish. Comes with a dipping sause. The dipping sauce does taste good. I think bbq is still my fav though. I did find another Hot Dog in the process. Also all waiters were very helpful. Thumbs Up.

Went here on Saturday evening following an 11am football game. It was moderately busy, but we were…read moreseated right away. I didn't take any photos, because I was initially not planning to review, but I was so impressed by the experience I had to share a review. We had 2 massaman curry dishes (one tofu, one chicken), a panang curry, and a shrimp fried rice. The food was absolutely delicious, every bite was perfect. The sauce was so rich and flavorful, the veggies were cooked perfectly, and the proteins were tender. We also had a phenomenal Thai tea. I've come here before for the noodle bowl chicken lunch special, which is my favorite dish in the world, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn all their other dishes are equally as excellent! Our waitress was fast and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone in Tuscaloosa looking to have a great meal near downtown/the strip.

Second time eating here and first time dining in, honestly the Cali roll was still good but…read moreeverything else was not. The tuna roll was notttt good and my friend couldn't eat her pad see ew and it had a very bad smell.