This is a hidden gem in Alabaster! They are consistently delicious, have great service and great…read moremenu options. I went with the Crispy bowl during this visit and it was a work of art. It came with an orchid! The food was delicious. The sauce and rice were perfect. We got crap Rangoon's for the app and they were delicious and the dipping sauce was delish. On a random note... it was hot inside when we got there and I'm one to ask for comfort... they immediately turned on the AC for me. They're the best.

Wasabi Japanese Sushi is a hidden gem in Alabaster. I was immediately greeted by the friendly and…read morehelpful staff as soon as I walked in. I ordered various things to go and it was hard choosing because it all sounded so good. I ended up going with a volcano bowl, Hawaii bowl, Columbus roll, and two sushi tacos (spicy tuna and ahi tuna). The Columbus roll was fresh, and tasted so good it was gone quickly. The volcano bowl was amazing. The yuzu wasabi sauce tied everything together. The bowls are all one size but it was a good amount of food. The sushi tacos are unique, and you won't find anything like it in the area. The seaweed shells weren't my favorite because the texture was a little crunchy yet chewy at the same time which made it hard to take bites. However they were still tasty, just paled in comparison to the other options! All in all, this was a 10/10.

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.

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.

Had a great experience here!..! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor.. Everything was…read moreprepared well, and the portions were satisfying.. The ambience was really nice.. clean, comfortable, and had a great overall vibe.. It's the kind of place where you can actually relax and enjoy your meal.. The service was also on point.. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the visit.. Overall, great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and would come back to.!!

This place on a Saturday is awesome! The food was so hot and fresh! A huge variety and something…read morefor everyone. Im so full! Our server Becky kept our table clean and our cups full! She was so nice! Plenty of clean seating of both tables and booths. Large parties can eat here comfortably Management has changed and it's been for the best! Harrison checked in with us and made sure we were enjoying ourselves and didnt have any issues. Overall A+++++

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!

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!

Well the food was great. The service was exceptional. I love the place that they have chosen for…read moreit.It's super cute. Everything was clean.We enjoyed it and would definitely be returning.

This place is fantastic! It is our new go to Chinese food restaurant! The Orange Chicken is…read moreamazing. Don't skip the Hot and Sour Soup either! Great egg rolls, and a simple, but "Hits different" fried rice as well. Friendly staff, and the delivery driver is very polite and prompt! We haven't eaten in the restaurant yet, but look forward to it. Simply the best Chinese food on this side of 280, and I mean that. You can't find a better restaurant for Chinese food within 20 miles! Give them a try, I'm sure you will be back!

Eatery located in The Colonnade shopping and business area…read moreSmall dining area with approx. 10-12 tables Also seemed to be doing a steady Take-Out business Service was very friendly and as efficient as it cold be with one soul working all tables, bussing, and checking folks out. Food was served quickly and was hot and seemed freshly prepared. Both the hot and sour and egg drop soups were delicious! Egg or Spring rolls were standard fare, seasoned cabbage and some sort of ground meat (pork?) Both entrees arrived piping hot and looked attractive... but were void of flavor - not just bland but flavorless. We added a bit of every sauce available on the table to the meals, ate what we needed and left the rest - Not Bad - just Not worth going back for us. We were a bit surprised after reading the many enthusiastic reviews. We wish the establishment well, but the food didn't satisfy us.

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.

This was a great place to watch football this past Saturday! The food is always amazing especially…read morethe Thai Nachos!

10 out of freaking 10! The food...outstanding! Service...top tier ambiance is giving a chill laid…read moreback vibe great music I was jigging in my seat the entire time I'm not sure who's playlist that was but thankya! I love a spot where you can walk up order and pay our drinks were made perfectly the food was superb Wednesday is $1 wing night min/max 12 which is outstanding product and price wise I had the lemon pepper buffalo and they were fried to perfection I wasn't crazy about the buffalo sauce it had a little bit of a sweet taste and I don't like sweetness with my buffalo sauce but that didn't stop me from devouring them perfect for date night solo date or girls night

I came here with my dad. Staff was nice and provided good service. The food was delicious ajd the…read moreportion size was good for the price. Plenty of parking in the area. I've been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile and it did not disappoint.

I tried this place again and ordered the soft shell bun,…read more Not sure what to think, still can't taste the soft shell due to heavy coating, where is the body of the crab? It's all tentacles or legs. Service is okay and the ambiance is fine.