We went to lunch today to Nori and it was great. All the food we had was very tasty. My sons 9 and…read more11 loved their shrimp and the potstickers. My wife had chicken and scallops also very good and I had steak and lobster which was excellent. The service was great and the ambience is very nice. I think we were in and out in about an hour. Our cook was funny and talented in his skills. My kids even had a Rama made Strawberry Boba Tea and loved them. We will be back!

Unfortunately this was not one of my favorite hibachi experiences and I do plan on revisiting to…read moresee if my next experience would be different. I'm wondering if it was my fault for not ordering hibachi from the demonstration grill, but I was thinking since the restaurant was empty I was going it a service ordering from a table, but my soup and salad came out after my hibachi meal. I think the waiter forgot about it because I had to so if it was still coming. When it did come, the soup looked like mostly water (see photos) and the salad was over drenched in dressing. I've never seen that much dressing in a salad my entire life. The meat wasn't hot but the fried rice really saved the day. It was salty, but I prefer mine that way. I like the location of this place so I'm hoping that next visit will be different.

Food 7/10 Service 6/10…read moreAmbiance 6/10 Food was good some our meat had that almost going bad smell to it. But they use good marinades and seasonings. Sides on the buffet were good fried wings, spring rolls, fries. The gyoza dumplings had pork in them so I didn't get to try them. Loved the Hershey ice cream from the cooler, probably the best part of the evening. Our server forgot about us but the manager and other hosts and servers attended to us You order your meats by scanning the QR code. I didn't initially like this but since our server disappeared Servers please know how to distinguish bt overseas south Asians and born & raised south Asians. I know my skin kin can be cheap. But I'm a person for the ppl and so are most of my friends. I'm a big tipper, if the service is good. I easily leave $20s when I'm taken care of. Our server didn't change our drinks all night. We basically only saw him twice. I still tipped a little more than 15% for my $36 bill. They use bright white lights here. I can't stand that lighting. And the vibes and decor weren't like Korean places with Kpop and fun aesthetics. It was kinda of a mix between old and new. It wasn't crowded on a Saturday night either. I'll only come here if Stone Age has too long of a wait next time. Hate to compare but Stone Age is 9/10.

I had a wonderful experience with David L and Tammy at this new restaurant located on John Hawkins…read moreParkway. The restaurant and concept are new to Hoover, but according to their website they have locations in Duluith, GA, Norfolk, VA, and Pensacola, FL. Based on the dining room/restaurant layout, food menu, and organization it is clear this is not their first rodeo. Here are some specific things that impressed me. 1. Ordering bbq and hot pot items is really simple and efficient. You use your phone to scan a QR code at your table. It loads a menu with your table's identifier. You simply submit you orders from the phone and staff shows up with your items. 2. The number and variety of items are incredible. There are too many items to try in just one visit. The quality and freshness of the meats, seafood, and vegetables that we tried were all excellent. 3. I really liked the condiment station. It has all the sauces, spices, and herbs for you to build your own dipping sauces. Also, I loved the Kim Chee and Seaweed salad at the bar; both were very tasty. 4. Finally, I like the way the center grill and individual burners are set up on our table. Your hot pot is designed for cooking. It is slightly off center so you can move cooked items/broth into another bowl for eating. I look forward to coming back soon.

Went here for dinner with a group of friends! The space is great for groups, typical Mexican style…read moredecor. They don't have a happy hour but do have daily drink specials. They offered a couple different flavored margaritas for a discount. They were tasty, large and pretty strong. They brought lots of chips and salsa. I didn't care for the salsa, it had a smoky taste that I didn't enjoy. We ordered several different entrees. I had the carnitas plate and a hard shell beef taco. I ate all my food. Overall I enjoyed it. The carnitas were beyond tender. Just needed a tad more seasoning for me. The beans were ok but the rice was meh. But there were no real complaints. Everyone seemed to be content with their meal. The server was kind. He could've been a tad more attentive after the food was served but overall thumbs up. He even helped us with our Spanish ( and we suck)! Not my favorite Mexican place but definitely worth a return trip!

We were in Hoover and had a craving for Mexican food, so we stopped by El Tejano--and it did not…read moredisappoint. I ordered a regular margarita and it came out huge! The salsa was flavorful, and the food hit the spot. I'd definitely recommend trying the combo platter if you want a little bit of everything. Great stop for a casual, tasty meal.

We've eaten here several times and never had any issues. It's clean and the staff are always nice,…read moreespecially to our kids and enjoy making them laugh. The food comes out fast and tastes good. Our kids love the pizza. The Newks Q sandwich is one of my favorite sandwiches and it's hard for me to get anything else. Most of the time I'll get chips with it, but sometimes I'll upgrade to the mac and cheese as a treat. My wife switches it up sometimes, but usually goes with their salad and soup combos. I do hope they eventually open up one in Trussville as it would be in our regular restaurant rotation if they did!

Food was delicious and service was very quick. It was a bit noisy but what can you expect when it's…read morea full house after church. Newks also has takeout service which is very convenient for on the go.

So impressed with this restaurant. Clean, friendly, great food and great leadership. Our first…read moretime in and will be back. Sat at the bar and had a great meal! The ownership team is beyond amazing! They do have a little bar area and it's a fun spot to watch food come and go. Food service safety is phenomenal, 10/10 would recommend and will be back.

My family and me came here for Saturday lunch. It's been a number of years since we came here so I…read morewas looking forward to the visit. We ordered at the counter and our food didn't take long to arrive at our table for a party of 6. I had the old Smokey / no mayo and it was a well made sandwich. Nice flavor. I was looking forward to trying this sandwich , since I didn't get to try it during the Birmingham Restaurant Week preview party. I really enjoyed the beer battered fries as well. Others in my party had chicken finger plate, Cuban melt, chicken Parmesan melt and chicken salad melt. Everyone enjoyed their selections and had leftovers! I chatted with I'm assuming the manager and he was very nice. We enjoyed our recent experience here at Melt. The service , food and environment all made me want to come back soon.

I recently came for breakfast and I must admit it's been a while since I have been here. Lots of…read moreoptions on the menu. I got the chicken avocado breakfast sandwich with a Cherry Fresca . I was pleasantly surprised. Both were good. Anytime I can get avocado added to my entree I'm happy. I normally get the bagels but definitely next time. This was a drive through and go moment but my service was good and pleasant. A win for breakfast,

I order online through the Panera app for delivery. My order requested condiments and when my…read moredelivery driver picked up my order she told me she saw my note and asked them if they had been put in my bag as she isn't allowed to open it. She said the woman told her in a very hateful tone that "it's on the bag to put them in there so if it's listed on the bad then we put them in there". When I opened my bag there was none in there. Then I pulled out my Fritta it was just tossed in the bag no wrapper and had other items tossed on top of my food. It was dry, cold, and looked like it was made hours ago. Then I opened my wrapper for my breakfast sandwich, the bread was cold and rock hard and it was missing half of the ingredients that go on the sandwich. It literally had just arugula and what was probably half a piece of back torn in piece on it, no eggs, no sauce, or anything else. The food was hard and gross, I threw it away.... A complete waste of money!

Don't underestimate this popular chain! They offer great sandwiches, soups, and a fabulous salad…read morebar. I'm especially impressed with this location in Hoover. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the dining area is consistently clean. They also do an excellent job keeping the salad bar, drink station, and soft-serve area clean and well maintained. I'm a big fan of ordering the combo with a half sandwich and either soup or salad. The portions are generous enough that I can usually bring home leftovers. One of my favorite combinations is the half muffaletta with the spicy seafood gumbo. Yum! And the salad bar is awesome. The staff does an excellent job keeping it clean, well stocked, and filled with fresh ingredients. There's a great variety of toppings, so it's easy to put together a salad exactly the way you like it. Overall, this is a reliable choice for a good meal, generous portions, and consistently friendly service. Don't overlook it just because it's a chain!

Haven't been able to come for lunch like I used to as much. Recently came by for dinner…read more It's not nearly as busy for dinner as it is for lunch, but the staff was just as friendly and attentive as usual. I almost always get the Reuben the Great, and my wife gets the lighter Reuben. You can really tell the difference between the two side by side. Sometimes I can eat the entire thing, but even a half a sandwich saved for later is a satisfying portion.

I can't believe I hadn't been here yet! After seeing Chengdu listed as an Elite fav for so long, I…read morehad to try it! I came with my mom on a Thursday night. Our server was super nice. I ordered the dumplings with chili oil, which were fantastic. My mom ordered the egg foo young (her fav). I asked out waiter which chicken dish is his favorite and he replied "do you want real Chinese food?" To which I replied "I think so." He suggested the spicy, crispy chicken. It was absolutely delicious. If you're looking to skip heavy, syrup-y sauces, it's a great option. Huge portion, I'll be enjoying it again for lunch today. I'm led to believe this is some of the more authentic Chinese food in town. It was very good, I'll definitely be back!

Decided to try this place for lunch…read more Seated immediately and food arrived quickly. I ordered my go to Cashew Chicken and added an Egg Roll, Hot & Sour Soup. Not quite as good as my favorite version at the old Dragon Restaurant in Homewood but it was pretty good. Egg roll was nice and crispy and soup was good as well. I would order again!

Such friendly staff which is such a breath of sweet air! Apple, turkey, havarti sandwich was…read moreexcellent. Enjoyed my break!

We stopped in for a quick healthy tasty lunch. I had a salad which was fresh and delicious…read more -------------------------------

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.