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.

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.

Korean Fried Cauliflower -- probably the second best Ive had. Outside was nicely crisp…read more Duck nachos - shredded duck served on wontons like tortilla chips. Topped with kimchi queso, cilantro, onion, scallions and a sliced jalapeno. Mushroom Baos -- great texture. crunchy inside, soft bao. Could use more sauce Wings - the drizzle of yum yum sauce was so good! The wings taste like they were baked. The server wrapping silverware at a side table was distracting (around 8:35, restaurant closes at 9) Music was good. Mood music, not too loud. (Think: Doja Cat, So High) The ambiance was 100% to my aesthetic -- low lights, good music, functional yet comfy seating and minimalistic decor. Parking sign out front -- don't blame the messenger you will get towed!

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.

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!

Really exceptional atmosphere. The place was packed on a Friday night and I can see why. We chose…read moreto sit at the bar. Excellent service, extremely knowledgeable and friendly bartender gave some great suggestions that really paid off. Vegetarian friendly options, everything tasted great. I plan on going back so I can sample the rest of the menu. Ramen bowl was huge, plan ahead if you think you need an appetizer and then plan to share it.

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!

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.

Kind of an eclectic menu here with different kinds of Asian food. They have some different stuff…read morethan you see at the usual Indian and Thai restaurants as well as the classics. Vegan options abound. I was having a hard time deciding between a few things that sounded good. I decided to order the coconut curry with tofu, a sweet and nutty naan (same as what I've seen called peshwari naan at other places), and a Darjeeling milk tea (served hot). I really liked everything. I would only note that the style of fried tofu they used seemed like it would have been more suited to Asian stir-frys or curries; it was a slightly odd texture in the Indian curry. However I really enjoyed the curry gravy; the flavor was well-rounded and it was hearty but not too heavy. I would also recommend the sweet and nutty naan if you like sweet-savory combos. The tea was very nice. It came unsweetened but they gave me sugar to add if I wanted. I came hungry and left full. I thought the atmosphere was nice for a casual meal. It's not fancy by any stretch and the building has kind of an industrial look, but they have decorated a little, and I found the atmosphere to be welcoming. My waiter was very polite.

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!

Overall this is a great place to go for a nicer dinner/drinks with family or as a date night. I…read morehave not been in a while, but I will say that their portion sizes have gotten smaller (sushi specifically). My friend got a roll and the plate and roll was smaller than usual. Same price. I understand gas prices are effecting everything, but a touch disappointing. Service was good but not great because they were busy inside and outside. I think our waiter did the best he could and still would recommend this place!

Went here for my twenty first bday, the food was pretty good and the staff were helpful!read more

Umami in Birmingham has a nice corner lot with garage-style doors that open when the weather is…read morenice with loud-ish upbeat music playing later at night for a lounge feel. The host at the front and waiter service was great, attentive and kind! The food also came out pretty quick. We got the spider roll and chicken ramen. The spider roll had a significant amount of rice in it. The ramen was decent but the chicken was not the nicest quality. The total price was ~ $30 which felt expensive for the size/quality of the food.

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

I was there today for lunch for the 2nd time trying a different dish, I ordered spicy grilled beef…read moresalad with rice and a cup of coconut tofu soap, I love the soup with a little heat to eat. The beef is okay but not my thing, I love this place and will continue to try other dish. Service is fast and server is okay, the good thing is I saw the host from Umami and she's working here. Always glad to see her, ambiance is great!

The LHM (Lord Have Mercy) was very good and service was excellent! This was my third visit and…read morefirst review of them. Definitely worth trying this place!

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.