Food first, thoughts after... A college classic. I remember this 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. read more

Wasabi Juan's - Rainbow Burrito - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Hands down the best snack at the Barons game! Enjoyed the nachos very much, sad I had to share and there wasn't more. Love the sushi burrito too! Food truck is quick and easy to order from. Staff was nice! read more

Wasabi Juan's - 420 Nachos @ Barons game - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was a 3* star sorry but yeah the inside of the aka burritos didn't have much filling. Mostly it was rice. The taste was good just the filling was so little. For the price sorry it wasn't worth it. The nachos was Dorito's and thinly shaved tuna. The sauce was way too sweet. We would have liked the bowls instead but the food truck didn't have that. Eh not impressed honestly. read more

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Interesting take on fusion. Asian-Mexican favorites all come together in some yummy tacos and burritos. Service was friendly and the vibe is super casual. Ordered the Rick Roll and was pleasantly surprised. A great take on a surf and turf burrito. Would come back next time I'm in Birmingham! read more

Wasabi Juan's - Rick Roll Burrito - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A nice take on fusion cuisine (Mexican and sushi) that is a hole in the wall. The service is pretty quick. I usually grab mine to go and head over to the brewery for an adult accompaniment. The sticky rice that takes the place of the tortilla is what makes the whole thing work. read more

Wasabi Juan's - The big board - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Wasabi Juan's is always delicious! I love the different menu options. I wish there was a little more seating inside but I get it.

I never would have thought that doritos and raw tuna would go together but they do. Delicious spot for munchies before a show at Iron City or Workplay. read more

When it comes to sushi in Birmingham, Wasabi Juan is a place I never hesitate to recommend! Whenever I eat sushi, I usually don't expect to leave feeling full, but that is never the case here. I always leave happy and full. This spot is my go-to sushi place, and it has truly never let me down. Sushi burritos were such a new and interesting concept for me, and this was the first place I ever tried one, and I absolutely loved it. Just like how you expect chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant, Wasabi Juan gives you chips and salsa on the side, which surprisingly pair really well with the sushi burritos. Everything is fresh, filling, and packed with flavor. My absolute favorite is the Spicy Juan, the salmon is always fresh, and the crunch adds the perfect texture that keeps me coming back. On top of the amazing food, the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, which really elevates the whole experience! I bring my friends here all the time, especially when we can't decide where to eat, because it's a solid, reliable choice that everyone ends up loving. Highly recommend! read more

First time here and tried the sushi nachos. Such a great dish that you can't get just anywhere! The flavor was incredible but the value wasn't so great. I spent about $15 a piece for my meal and for each of my son's meals. They got the sushi burritos and rated them a 6/10. One of my sons immediately wondered aloud about their profit margin. I would definitely go back but hope they increase the amount of food for the price. read more

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Food is consistently good. Normally get the Destin but wanted to try the rainbow roll this time - definitely worth it. Love all of the UAB support. Interior is small but doesn't feel that way. Service also consistently quick and nice! My go to lunch or dinner place when I want something fun!!! read more

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This was my first time getting try a sushi burrito and it did NOT disappoint. Service was so good and they were so kind. Great little place to stop at if your just driving by or in town read more

Wasabi Juan's - L.H.M (Lord Have Mercy) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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My sister & I made a quick trip to Birmingham and she mentioned that she'd found a questionable gluten-sensitive restaurant. She questioned it because it was an Asian-Mexican fusion restaurant. I was intrigued and figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. The restaurant lives in a very low key center with a barbershop and brewery. The inside was relatively small but had enough room that you could enjoy your meal without hearing everything the table next to you is discussing. The menu was pretty straight forward considering the combinations weren't anything you'd successfully make at home. Service was quick and friendly (I think it's family-owned). Food was everything that I didn't know that I needed! I had the 4:20 nachos, Ceviche taco & Avondale taco. My sister even gave me a bit of her Samurai burrito. *chef's kiss* I can't wait to come back for my own sushi burrito! read more

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I got the south beach for 14.50. It was alright. Very good size for lunch, but overall it was small and not really worth the value. Probably won't come back but it was cool to try a sushi burrito. Chips and salsa shouldn't be the pairing but I am not sure, it's called wasabi juans so that might be on me read more

Wasabi Juan's never disappoints! The freshness & burst of flavors are always on point, & the portions are always just right. The menu is marked gluten free (GF), & there are plenty of apps, burritos, & tacos to choose from. You can order online, & there are two locations + a food truck to satisfy your Mexican/Sushi cravings. Suggestion- Indicate dairy free options on the menu or have a separate menu for dietary restrictions (GF/DF/SF). read more

Wasabi Juan's - 2 Ceviche Tacos - Gluten Free (GF) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Incredible food with quick and kind service! Interesting fusion between Tex mex and Japanese. We love the LHM and the Destin with the mango mayo and the 420 nachos. Very convenient for a quick lunch. Plenty of tables inside and outside at the battery. read more

Cute intimate restaurant. Reasonably priced. Very unique flavor combinations. Vegetarian options: 1 entree & 5 sides. The nachos had tuna on them. I ate around the tuna. I liked them most. The slaw was not what expected. I expected to taste more mango but barely tasted any. The edamame was as expected slightly spicier than I thought, but my husband liked them. I won't be a regular, but the nachos or edamame would be a good snack while drinking a brew at District. read more

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We had an amazing experience at the Wasabi Juan food truck at Barber Motor Sports Park this past weekend and wow!! We have a gluten allergy to navigate and they were extra accommodating and helped us navigate the menu to meet our needs. We got the LMH and Rick Roll - both were fantastic and accompanied by gluten free soy sauce. Amazing service and great food! read more

I loooove Wasabi Juan's! They serve up tasty sushi "burritos" and have never disappointed. One of my favorites is the Destin, which contains shrimp and cream cheese, but I also like the LHM and the 420 nachos. Before I tried it, I would have told you it was nuts to put raw tuna on doritos and expect it to taste good- but I'm a believer! I love that the burritos are wrapped in rice paper- it makes them so much easier to consume! The restaurant is small and parking is minimal, But I've never been able to find a seat or space. That may be different in higher traffic hours, no idea. I would definitely recommend that anyone who has doubts about this particular fusion cuisine to TRY IT! It's so so tasty!! read more

When we saw the Wasabi Juan food truck was coming to our neighborhood, we were excited. Finally - about time! We've been wanting something different, and Wasabi Juan's hit the spot. We got there early, and I'm thankful we did. The line behind us was huge! We drove by a few hours later and there was still a line. Maybe they'll come back since they saw the demand! The wait for the food was a tad longer than I would have liked, but at least it was fresh. I got the Toro and the Cowboy - one for dinner one night and one for lunch the next. They were both delicious. My wife got the 420 Nachos and a Cowboy. She enjoyed both as well. Their normal chips which come as a side to the meal were fresh and salted appropriately. I didn't use their salsa and instead warmed up some queso we had at the house. I enjoyed those as well. I hope they come back soon! read more

Thank you for saving the day Wasabi Juans. It was my son's wedding day. He lives in Florida, but was here for the wedding. His request was Wasabi Juans for lunch before the evening wedding, but none of us could leave the venue because there was so much to do. One of the delivery services was able to deliver, and we were able to feed ourselves and all the groom's men. The food was delicious as usual!! read more

Wasabi Juan's - 420 Nachos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Our neighborhood has been inviting food trucks to come to the local school to provide options during the COVID 19 pandemic. We've been requesting Wasabi Juan's for a while, and this past week they were finally on the schedule! Yay!! Knowing how much of a demand they were in, I told my husband we needed to get there early/right when they opened. We were the 4th order in line, and by the time we left, the line was wrapped around! Ordering/paying was easy, and given their order demand, I felt they were turning them around at a fair pace. We ordered a lot (for multiple meals)... I got the 420 nachos with chicken for dinner and the cowboy for the next day. The nachos were spot on.. just like I had remembered them! Super filling too! The cowboy was good the next day, and the chips and salsa were spot on! My husband doesn't like salsa, so I got his as well! Yum! Hopefully the truck will be back in Trussville area again soon! read more

Wasabi Juan's - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was my first time at Wasabi Juan's, and maybe it was just a little hyped up. The food was just okay. Not a ton of flavor in my burrito, and the chips were a little stale. I like the concept, just wasn't the best execution! read more

Wasabi Juan's - Inside - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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This place is awesome! Traveled from out of town and stopped by after I saw that they had sushi burritos. So glad I did, too! Their menu is fresh and the food was stellar. I had the Rick Roll and a Chicken Little taco, and my mom had the Ceviche taco and the Thai'd Up burrito. Everything tasted great and was super light, and the owner of the establishment was super friendly. He even let us try their newest desert on the house!! Really hoping we can get this place back home in Tennessee, but for now I bought a shirt as a souvenir! read more

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Hm, perhaps I had slightly heightened expectations for this place, which seemed to set itself apart from other poke places in the city by showcasing only the burrito option (versus other presentations of poke - bowl, salad, etc). Food: -I didn't think this would really mess with the taste, but the unseasoned rice was really impacted the flavor (thus, soy sauce to the rescue - only partly though). -The poke/ sashimi wasn't the best texture-wise. In my non-expert judgment, I have a feeling the defrost was rushed, as someone who prepares frozen raw fish at home. Quick defrosting can really hurt quality, I found. -As for the overall burrito "set" - as much as I love my chips and salsa, I didn't think these two fusion too well imo. Service: -The ease of ordering was great via their online platform. However, do double check you are ordering to the right location of the 2 storefronts - almost sent mine to Hoover. -Pickup instructions weren't too clear to me (more like, lack thereof), but essentially pickup means curbside as they do not allow customers inside. So in a way, convenient! -However, don't expect them to follow any special instructions even if you tip them - though regardless, we should all tip especially at these times. P.S. I was very entertained by the next door booze city tour cycle that was about to depart when we were picking up out order. That goes next up on my to-explore list and would be why I might be return to this plaza (unfortunately, not for poke). read more

Wasabi Juan's - Curbsie pickup confirmation - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I have never tried Asian and Mexican food, today was the day. I feel there is some confusion with the follow through of preparation and flavor profiles. The staff was very friendly and helpful in assisting with my order and very accommodating when I changed my order. I ordered the 420 nachos with chicken. Not sure how you can have too many flavors, but no enough flavors to make it a cohesive dish. Maybe the burrito is a better experience. Honestly, the staff was the only saving grace for me. read more

Wasabi Juan's - Menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Really hard to find anything wrong with this place. First off, it's located in a really cool space with a brewery close by. Actually want to come back and check that out some time. Their space isn't overly large, but they have enough seating for about 20 people inside. The menu, Asian fusion, straight up. They have come up with some truly unique combinations for their burritos and tacos. Basically, if you've never been here, take a sushi roll and wrap it in an extremely light wrapper (like a spring roll) to make it into a burrito. Don't let that scare you away though. If you aren't a fan of sushi, they have options that you may like. For example I had the South Beach: Grilled steak, cream chees, caramelized onions, green bell peppers and sweet fried plantains. I was a little skeptical of the plantains, but they were a perfect finishing touch. The staff here was awesome! Patient as we attempted to order for four. They helped get our food to the table. All in all they are what go a long ways towards making this a good experience. Highly recommend! read more

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This might've been my first sushi burrito, but it certainly won't be my last! What a great little spot nestled in downtown. I loved the old-school Dr Pepper as a nod to the beverage's history in Birmingham, and the staff were very friendly. The salsa had a mild heat level and just a touch of sweetness, which complimented the sushi well. The weather was lovely so we sat outside, and were treated to people-watching a Mario-themed bike race! Definitely a great spot for grabbing a casual, light bite. read more

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The food was really good! The service was great and the cashier was extremely nice. It was interesting seeing the combination between mexican and Japanese food. I would eat there again any time! I would recommend to try it at least once read more

Wasabi Juan's - Rainbow - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Not sure what the big deal is here. Not impressed at all. The salsa was Pace or equivalent. Yuck.

My boyfriend and I absolutely love this place. We both got the rainbow sushi burrito and IT IS SO GOOD. The boss and staff there are also super friendly, we love them!! The inside sitting area is also super cool, we loved the vibes this restaurant gives off!! read more

I miss this place a lot. Adding Doritos to the ignition burrito was so good. Love the wrap they used for them too. I moved away but compare sushi burritos to this place. read more

Sadly I have to give Wasabi Juans a three star although I thoroughly enjoyed it on a cold winter night. I drove to the Hoover location to use a $20 gift card I had bought only to find out it had closed, but there was no update on google or anywhere that the location was closed. I called the Avondale location to see if I could use my gift card there, and very kindly they said yes. So after driving another 20 minutes we finally arrived. The Food: I decided to go with the LHM (Lord have mercy) it had tuna, shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, and unagi sauce. My girlfriend decided to get the ignition which had tuna, Doritos, jalapeños, and a few other things I don't quite remember. We both loved the chips and salsa as they seemed to instantly vanish into thin air.... or bellies. I really liked my LHM and it m was the perfect "Sushi Burrito" in my eyes. It was obviously fresh and had a lot of different sushi flavors running throughout. The ignition was tasty and unique with the crunch of the Doritos standing out to me although not my cup of tea due to the spiciness. Service: The staff was very well put together and nice. Our food came out in about 10 minutes on a relatively slow night so about your normal speed I would say. Overall: Even with the blunder of the closed restaurant I will be back due to such a welcoming staff and really unique sushi! read more

Wasabi Juan's - The LHM (Lord Have Mercy) incredibly good with many sushi flavors throughout. Great chips as well! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

One of my fave spots to grub! When I'm not in the mood for anything, I am usually able to satisfy the hunger with one of their sushi burritos. My go-to is always the LHM - add Dorito Crunch. It is soooooooo good!!!! read more

Who doesn't love this place?? It's always clean, always friendly staff, the food is consistent. A great start for a beginner sushi eater too. read more

We stopped here before a show at Alys UAB. Friendly service and great flavors in the tacos and burritos.

first time trying on Food Truck Friday. I got the rick roll burrito. It was pretty good, had a little kick to it but I could taste a little sweet also, may have been the roll. I love sushi but this was very different, next time I'll try the nachos. Cost was $16 came with nacho chips & salsa.The guy at the truck was nice, service was a little slow because there was hardly anyone in their line, still 4 stars. read more

When I eat here I need to try hard to remember it's not sushi, but just a food in its own category. That said, I do enjoy WJ as a quick affordable meal. Ingredients are fresh and the price is right ($15 for a very filling lunch) . The rice isn't perfect sushi rice but I don't expect it to be. I really like the touch of dorito crunch I had in my burrito! I'd probably offer a different side than chips and salsa, that doesn't really make sense to me but I guess it fits with the Mexican Asian fusion theme. read more

A unique and delicious downtown Birmingham experience! There are plenty of cool local businesses within walking distance, and a brewery across the parking lot. A friend and I got the Rick Roll and Aloha Burrito and swapped halves-so we could try both and if you like sushi or are on the fence about it, it's a safe bet they'll have a burrito for you. I can't wait to try more. We also enjoyed the outdoor seating and the friendliness of the staff. A great stop if you're in the area. read more

Wasabi Juan's - Outdoor seating, ice cold sodas, and some hot queso - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Thanks to my girlfriend and her addiction to yelp we manage to find some really awesome places to eat at. I love sushi, and Mexican food is right up there with my favorites.I have Never tasted anything like this before, and yet when you eat it for the first time it tastes familiar to you, like wearing a once favorite pair of shoes or jacket.. Like having the best of both worlds.. who would have thought it was possible. Anyway you get what I'm trying to say. We had the rainbow wrap with seaweed salad, and the Aloha wrap with mango slaw. There are a lot of subtle flavors in both wraps, so when your done with it you don't feel like you had to crush a massive order of sushi, or a wrap filled with all the messy goodness to get a satisfying feeling of fullness. That's my wrap on this experience. I hope to come across this place in south Florida sometime soon. Oh and they had T-shirts for sale, so be sure to ask them for some if you like to collect souvenirs like this. read more

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My first time at Wasabi Juan I had the Hippy burrito which is basically a vegetarian sushi burrito roll. I was not in the mood for meat, which is the reason I chose the veggie. I really enjoyed the sun dried tomato in the burrito but because it was all veggies it needed the soy sauce or some kind of sauce because dried veggies with rice just gives you a mouthful and hard to swallow. I also had the Juan's Nachos that comes with shrimp ceviche. For those that don't know what a "ceviche" is, is basically a "fish dish" that is cured with citrus juices and different ingredients, Most common ingredients are tomatoes, green jalapeños peppers, onions and cilantro. The ceviche was tasty but for my palette it needed more lime in order to be considered a ceviche. I will come back to try other burrito rolls especially with meat. read more

Wasabi Juan's - Hippy Burrito, Juan's Nachos - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama