We are very limited to our choices of food near by but this place isn't bad. They have a variety of…read moreoptions to choose from and it isn't the best but it's not bad at all. There is no in service, strictly pick up which kind of sucks but I'm sure they have their reasons. Staff is nice and would come back.

Meh. All I can say about the food is: meh. The guy at the front is really nice. Don't bother trying…read moreto get a table. No wait service, just take out.

Asian Café is the right name for this place as you can get Chinese, Thai, Japanese and pretty much…read moreany fried dish here. Great service, people work here were nice and friendly and food is served fast and hot. I found this place accidentally as its on the outside of the Wal-Mart parking lot and is pretty small and kinda hidden away. I highly recommend this spot and will stop by and visit again.

I ordered Pad Thai with rice to-go and a vegetable egg roll. But they gave me Pepper Chicken and a…read moreSpring Roll. I am very disappointed. The people who own this also own Top China on ATL Hwy in the Publix shopping center. Only good thing about this place is that they are open late when most things in Montgomery close early.

I went at lunch time and it was completely empty. The banchan was pretty good with many options…read more The kimchi was super bitter. My beef bulgogi was delicious. I only wish they carried Korean beer.

Hmmmm. I'm not saying that Montgomery has tons of options right now, but this place gives me the…read moreeeby jeebies! Atmosphere: cold and prison-like. I've never been to prison, but I don't want to start practicing either. The seating is probably set up to provide extra room in the serving space. I get it. But yikes! The lighting is super dull. Not like a romantic dull, but a zombie dull. No good. Service: something about it was just off. The waitress seemed like she was a robot. So awkward. The tea they served wasn't hot even though it was brought out in a kettle..(ummmm...Huh? A bunch of question marks there!) Not a fan of the service at all. Food: it was edible. The little dishes that usually come out BEFORE the food came out WITH the food. (Smacks forehead) I hate to leave one star, but I couldn't bring myself to add more. I'd be leaving a deceitful review. Would I recommend? Noooooooooope! Well I be back? No. You have Shilla and So Dong Gong if you want delicious Korean food. Glad I tried it though so that I don't ever have to wonder!

Great service. Great food. Great drinks. The bar is where I always sit. It's faster (in my opinion)…read more Kendall was the bartender on duty during my recent Wednesday evening visit. She's amazing!! I really enjoyed the crab claws app- $23. They are served chilled & steamed. This was the perfect little snack. I also had a nice glass of sparkling wine. It paired well with the crab claw appetizer. I always have a great experience whenever I come here. Current is definitely worth checking out if you are in Birmingham, Al

My friend, Julia, and I tried current the other night! We walked in and immediately loved the vibes…read moreand upscale, quirky, modern feel of it all. High ceilings and exposed brick are a few of the ways to my heart. If you've seen a post about this place, you've probably seen a picture of the crackly round, artistic dish and wondered what it was. There are dumplings on the underside of it and you break each one off of the crackly part to enjoy. We did enjoy these but I would've loved a soy sauce to dip them in. They came with chili crunch, peanuts, and green onions but I wanted an actual sauce. They were very standard tasting dumplings and there was nothing extraordinary about them unfortunately. As always, we'd looked at the menu beforehand and decided what we wanted. It does state on their website that their menus can change due to freshness and availability. But we'd both decided on an app and entree we wanted only to get there and have none of them on the menu. I do appreciate a rotating menu to accommodate local items, but I would also love for those to be updated on a regular basis. So after rerouting, we decided on the chicken skewers as another app with the dumplings. These were chargrilled, flavorful, and had a nice crust on them. I got shrimp fried rice and Julia got spicy beef noodles. It was fine but I wish the shrimp wouldn't have been cut up. It felt like they chopped them up in order to not put as many in the dish. At $25 for this, I'd like whole shrimp please. There were a few pieces of raw spinach with pepper on the top. I would've loved a sauce of some kind. I would've preferred shrimp hibachi with fried rice from a Japanese place that included vegetables and sauces. This was not *bad* there was just SO much room for improvement. We both agreed that nothing was awful, but for these prices and the hype, we expected more. Our waitress was super friendly. Bonus points because they had match boxes at the host stand! There was a paid parking lot diagonal from the restaurant, so we had to walk through an intersection to get there. There are some spots up front if you can snag one. Overall, we enjoyed our time here but won't be sprinting back.

Customer Service: 10/10…read more Employees here are not in your face the entire stay, you barley see them but somehow they see you and know when to come get you a refill lol. They don't fill you up on the drinks either, they want you to eat . Food Quality: 10/10 Cleanliness is next to godliness and i guess these people are gods lol. Restaurant environment: It's always clean, quiet and never crowded . All in all, this place is perfect, no flaw Ms whatsoever and ive ate here a thousand times since they opened.

Best pho in town! Packed with steak and meatballs and all the toppings (cilantro, bean sprouts,…read morejalapeños, sriracha and hoisin sauce). Choices of a small or large serving, but a solid feel-good choice every time!

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.

My mom likes this place, clean and service is great, they pick up plates refill drinks in a timely…read moremanner. Food is hot, which I found with most buffet are not, I think its due to smaller selections i love the chicken and veggies selections. Sometimes smaller is better just because it is an older establishment. Do not miss out It is worth the time and for me a lunch with my mom is precious at 90 years old.

They have a great buffet with a wide variety of choices. The service is excellent--employees always…read moregreet you with a smile and constantly check on you to make sure everything is okay. For the quality and selection, the price is very reasonable.

Second time ordering to go from here in a week! A couple things to note: I'm not quite sure why it…read moretakes 30-40 minutes for our food when every Chinese restaurant in the US gives the standard 10 minute time frame??? Nonetheless the House Lo Mein is very good and gives ample meat. The sesame chicken is good. The crab wontons are a little underwhelming; I wish they offered Crab Rangoon. The crab wontons are definitely missing the crab it's just fried cream cheese. Something to note also is that the small wonton soup is tiny! I took a pic of a table spoon next to it... probably won't order that again. I think our family is good ordering from here for a while. We got our Chinese food fix. As far as "ambience" it's a restaurant that looks like it's a dark house. The people are very friendly so that helps.

The vibe is intensely bizarre but I love it. The woman working there is also kind. Unfortunately,…read morethe food is terrible in every definable metric.

East West is seriously one of my favorite spots in Birmingham! I literally come here at least once…read morea month, and it's always a go-to whenever I have friends or family visiting from out of town. If you're not from Bham, this is definitely a place I recommend adding to your list! It's perfect for a date night, girls' night, or really any occasion. The prices are reasonable, the drinks are good, and the food never disappoints. I always get the East West Wings, and they are PHENOMENAL! One of my absolute staples every time I come is the duck nachos, they're SO good and definitely a must try. I also love getting the spicy garlic noodles with shrimp. The flavors are always on point!

Came here for a Thursday night dinner! Most everywhere else in Birmingham had an hour+ wait for…read moredinner, but EastWest had no wait! I'd never been here before, but had been excited to try it out! The atmosphere is similar to the other restaurants on 2nd Ave, and I love the mural in the back. I love a short menu, the menu here is the perfect length. Just one side of a sheet of paper. We tried the cauliflower to start, the flavor was amazing but the fry could have been a little bit crispier. My friend ordered the salmon plate for dinner, which I had a bit of and was INCREDIBLE. I'd definitely order that next time. I had the Mongolian beef bowl, which hit the spot, but did leave a little bit to be desired. I wasn't particularly wowed by the flavor or sear on the beef itself. Service was ok. I'll definitely come back here. The price and ambiance are right for a weeknight winter dinner out. Parking can be a little bit tricky around here. Most street parking was full and we ended up parking in a paid lot behind Neon Moon.

You know what? For a small-town Asian joint in a college town, this place isn't half bad. They…read morearen't afraid to use a clever title for their restaurant name despite its association with digestive issues (disclaimer: it didn't bother my typically finicky intestines at all). Serving up tasty cuisine that's much more authentic than those sketchy Chinese takeout places, their bao and dumpling game is strong! While it's impossible to find a menu online, and their website consists of an Instagram page, this is the way the younger generation gets their information. And it works. The pork belly bao is relatively comparable to what I've eaten in China, so props to the cooks at IB! Notice I'm not calling this dish "bao buns" like everyone else which is typical language in the states. That's actually redundant as bao in Chinese already implies a filled bun, literally translated as parcel or package. And there is no need to call it a "filled bun bun." Autocorrect is already on my case about that double wording! But I digress. Yes, if you're in Auburn, grab a tasty Asian snack here and you won't be disappointed.

Very quick service and casual atmosphere. The spicy beef bao had great Sichuan peppercorn flavor. I…read moredidn't think the buffalo chicken bao was anything special, but my friends loved it. The crispy brussel sprouts were delicious.