Oh my goodness....why have I waited so long to try this place? This might be one of my favorite restaurants now! I have never had noodles this delicious! I came here this weekend for lunch, and had one of the best noodle bowls ever here. Get the Udon noodles! They are amazing! They have some dishes like sushi you can order, but I chose to make my own bowl. I chose my starch of Udon noodles, but you can also choose from a variety of starches like white rice, brown rice, and fried rice. Then you chose your vegetables, protein, sauces, and seasonings. I wish I had seen all the protein before I added my veggies! Nevertheless, I still created an amazing bowl with tomatoes, soybeans, bell peppers, bacon, egg, beef, ham, and other amazing things I can't think of at this very moment. I chose soy sauce as my seasoning to be safe since I didn't know what a lot of the other sauces were. My finished bowl was amazing! I could eat this everyday and not get bored of it! read more

Yummy Bowl - Udon noodle bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Food first, thoughts after... Stopped by this Mongolian grill with a group of 5 adults and 2 kids, and we all had a great time. Parking was super easy. The staff automatically added gratuity to the check (which makes sense for our party size), so my one-bowl dinner came out to $19.19--pretty standard pricing these days. The bowl itself wasn't super filling, but that might've been my fault for not piling it higher or getting the unlimited so at least 2 bowls for the price of one--lesson learned! I ended up eating a few pieces of my friend's sushi (about five, to be exact) and got full from that. The sushi was tasty and full of flavor. The wasabi was on the weak side and pasty but not a problem. I ate it all! Overall, everyone enjoyed the experience. It's the kind of spot that's great for groups, where you can have fun customizing your food and still end the night satisfied. read more

Yummy Bowl - Before cooking - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I was invited to have dinner at this restaurant and really didn't know what to expect. Boy o boy was I surprised! First, the waiter had to explain to me how to order and then the process was interesting. Hibachi and sushi fusion is how I would describe the menu. Let me tell you...this food bowl was so very good. You not only choose your meats, seafood, and/or starch, but your seasonings and sauces as well. I think choosing your seasonings and sauces is the game changer. I'm not a meat eater, but they also offer a vegan menu. Great place for a date, girls night or a family dinner. They also have a bar and offer drink specials. The service was good, the place is clean and the vibe is friendly. read more

Yummy Bowl - Fried rice with vegetables and Cajun seasoning. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Absolutely an amazing lunch. I met with a few clients at there recommendation and I have to say that I was impressed with the food, service and overall ambiance. You pick your base (a choice of white rice, brown rice, fried rice, lo mein noodles or upon noodles) and go load your bowl with vegetables and proteins and they will bring you your meal. It came out pretty quickly and again, I was impressed with how good it was. I would definitely recommend Yummy Bowl and I will definitely be returning. read more

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It's been over 10 years since I've had Mongolian BBQ. I went to Yummy Bowl with a large group for a celebration. It was pretty busy because there were several other large groups there at the same time. The servers did a good job considering the circumstances. I guess I did a good job of picking ingredients, seasoning, and sauces because my entrée was good. It wasn't high end hibachi but I got much more variety with the ability to build my on bowl. I also tried the chicken wings and stuffed jalapeños. There was nothing special about the wings. They were small lightly breaded fried wings with a side of buffalo sauce for dipping. The stuffed jalapeños were really flavorful with a slight hint of heat. I got my money's worth. read more

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My first time visiting Birmingham on a work trip, I decided to stop here. The customer service was top tier. I chose the make your own bowl. I chose my items and it turned out perfectly! Best hibachi food I've had, ever! The whole feel of the restaurant is pretty cool a laid back ambiance and just an overall great place to eat. I give it a 10/10! read more

Yummy Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Asian fusion comfort food. Great price. All the options. Think ice cream shop level of bowl toppings/options but hibachi. So good. So many choices. read more

Came here for lunch on Friday and had a phenomenal experience. The food was very fresh and clean seeming. The staff was attentive and remembered both my brother and my names. The cooks managed to cook all the meats to perfection amid all the other ingredients I threw in my bowl. No complaints here. If I lived in Bham, I'd certainly be back. read more

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We were excited to try the "Yummy Bowl" in Birmingham, AL near our Hotel; it was DELICIOUS! The food was presented well and there was plenty of choices to make your Yummy Bowl!! Our server was friendly and helpful since this was our first time eating at the restaurant... following the precision of how to fill our bowls and pick our favorite rice or noodles. It was a fun experience, the restaurant was very clean and the layout was user friendly! We went back the next evening for dinner also! read more

This is one of the best restaurants that I have been to in a very long time. We went Christmas Day for dinner it was awesome. I really enjoyed making my own yummy bowl that was the highlight for me. The service was great the server never let our glasses get half full. The food was amazing. We definitely put this one on our list of favorites restaurants in Birmingham. read more

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Yummy bowl is one of my go-to spots when I'm looking for a fast casual dinner. I always do the build your own bowl. You can choose from a base of rice or noodles and there is a great selection of veggies, meat and seafood to choose from. They also have a bunch of different seasonings and sauces to top it off. Their sushi is pretty good too, not top quality but large rolls and reasonably priced. read more

Yummy Bowl - Secret Special Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I personally enjoyed the infinite bowl they offer here. You customize how you want your food however many times you want. The sushi is not all you can eat but the bowls are which is honestly enough. Definitely worth a try!! read more

Yummy Bowl - Build Your Own Bowl (top left) Sushi Appetizer Snowcrab Salad (Bottom right) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I love coming here. The saki is good I like that I can add my own ingredients so I have just enough of what I like. They offer so many good , spice , and sauce options haven't gone wrong yet. read more

Yummy Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Yummy Bowl provided a unique dining experience with the large custom bowl bar. This was especially worth it for the lunch deal and was well priced. The only thing that can be difficult is choosing sauces and different variations. This is what ties the flavors together and can require some expertise beforehand. Otherwise, it's very filling and perfect for those wanting to choose their own portions. read more

Yummy bowl is an unassuming place with good food. Mongolian grill and sushi that comes at a great price! Building your own bowl with whatever you like, how can it be bad? The white fish is one of my favorites to add in as it's soft and retains lots of the flavoring you add. read more

I was pleasantly surprised stopping and getting a hibachi bowl. The variety of proteins is exceptional and the veggies selection is amazing. Then you can add you Mr spices and seasoning. Drop it off they cook and bring to your table. The waiter was quick with getting our food to the table once it was prepared. The food came out hot and full of flavor from the different selections we each made. The inside of restaurant is very dated and the restrooms need some attention but overall the food is what would bring me back. read more

Yummy Bowl - Custom bowl with fried rice. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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We loved this place! It was clean, organized and had mostly good service. The meats and veggies were very fresh and cooked very well. I like the variety of what they offer. Whenever I'm in Birmingham, I will definitely come back here to eat. read more

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If you're anywhere near Birmingham and not going to Yummy Bowl, what are you even doing with your life? This place is the definition of sleeper hit. No frills, no pretending, just stupid-good food made exactly the way you want it. You pick the ingredients, hand it over, and they cook it to perfection like it's literally their bowl and their reputation on the line. I'm talking sizzling fresh veggies, perfectly seasoned proteins, that magical sauce situation that ties the whole thing together and makes you debate licking the container clean in the car. (Probably don't do that, but also... maybe do.) The customization is top notch. It's like Chipotle and a hibachi bar had a baby but the baby grew up, went to culinary school, and decided life is too short for sad lunches. Every bite is hot, fresh, and exactly how you said you wanted it...except somehow better because they actually know what they're doing. The vibe? Chill. The service? Fast as hell. The price? Honestly disrespectful for how good it is. This is one of those spots you try once, and suddenly you're texting group chats like, "No seriously, trust me. Go NOW." If you're a control freak about your food (hi, welcome), this is your personal Disney World. 10/10. Would recommend. Would risk a third-degree facial steam burn leaning over the bowl on the drive home. Would order extra sauce and not apologize. read more

Score more like 3.5. I know I'm super late trying yummy bowl. But I had to make my way after hearing over and over again how delicious it is! Finally the opportunity and time arrived. This place is in the old O'Charleys on Lakeshore. Upon entering, the building smelled bad, like old mop water. This was almost a turn off. But in the seating area, thankfully I could only smell the food cooking. There is a large bar in the middle with a big variety of raw veggies and meats along with seasonings and sauces. Then there's a huge grill behind the bar where the bowls are cooked to order. (If you remember Genghis Grill, it's that same concept.) They provide you with a small steel bowl that you fill with your choice of items from the bar. Then they cook it up for you. We ordered spring rolls and wings and each got a bowl. I couldn't decide between udon noodles and rice so I got both with the fried rice to the side. The fried rice was really bland to eat on its own. The spring rolls were typical, tasty but nothing special. The wings were crispy and yummy with my little hot sauce/ soy sauce mixture. The service was decent, nothing impeccable. She delivered the bowls to our table and asked how everything looked. We each enjoyed the bowls. They truly were yummy. I ate about half and was able to bring the rest home. They do offer an all you can eat option, with no take out... but if you are strategic in filling your bowl, then it's turns out to be plenty of food. I would return again, hopefully it doesn't take me several years. read more

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Really tasty!! I Ordered a BBQ bowl to go. Next time I'll pick out my own ingredients from the bar.

Service is fast through the line. I've been a couple of times and it's hit or miss with the servers . Food is always fresh and cooked just right ! I love all the choices of proteins, veggies , spices and sauces . Served buffet style then cooked fresh for you ! read more

I come here SO much for lunch it's almost embarrassing...*keyword: "almost"* The Lunch special is just too good not to get! We cycle between the spicy crab/spicy tuna/spicy salmon/& spicy shrimp rolls for the 3 roll special and while simple, it is always done so well. For the price you really can't beat it! The build your own noodle bowls are a highlight of Yummy Bowl for sure- after experimenting with all the different sauces and spices, we've landed on some pretty perfect noodle creations! I definitely will probably grab takeout from this place soon to settle some cravings, but I really enjoy sitting in for a quick and chill lunch with friends. Staff is always very nice and chefs are always smiling and laughing with customers- love it! read more

Yummy Bowl - Build Your Own Bowl Sushi Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This was a favorite spot of ours when we lived in Birmingham! Really really good food at a affordable price. We came back here again and again. Service was always good. It's always fun to go up and pick all your own veggies. The ambience was quite casual with booths. We really love coming here and I'll definitely miss this place... certainly is a five star read more

This was my first time here. I liked the decor, and the location. It is conveniently located off Lakeshore. The choices are fresh and tasty. The selection of spices and sauces is impressive. My lunch was delicious and I didn't have to wait long. Please try this place, you'll love it. read more

They are very rude. I told them I was here to pick up on order to go, and the employee just turned around and walked away without a single word. I've never been treated so poorly in my life. read more

I enjoyed the concept of the restaurant. It was good! You choose your base (what type of rice you want or noodles), then you go choose your proteins and veggies, and they cook it all and bring it to your table! I am a sucker for noodles and yum yum sauce so this is right up my alley lol. The service was pretty fast. Not necessarily the friendliest, but it gets the job done and they are quick. The interior is pretty much still the same as when it was the O'Charleys, no big changes. But overall, I will come back. My little niece loved it, because like auntie, they love noodles lil read more

Excellent food and super service with a great casual vibe! Our kids loved it and we'll be back soon! read more

Yummy Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great place for great nutritious food. You have the choice of pasta, fruits, vegetables, protein and spices for each individual bowl. Each bowl is then cooked (as shown) and delivered promptly to your table. I was disappointed that they bunched up people when seated with apparently little caution for Covid-19. Thankfully, employees were wearing masks. We were served ample water by our host and he also gave us a to-go bag for carry out. The dining area was nicely decorated with soft music and flat screen TVs to keep you occupied while you dine. There was ample parking and the restaurant is easy to get to. This is going to become one of our "go-to" restaurants when we are in Birmingham. I highly recommend it! I forgot to add that they are very kid friendly and also offer a "kiddie" bowl. The Udon noodles were delicious. I highly recommend them. read more

Yummy Bowl - Food prep - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

How did the come up with their name? Well let's get customers to take a bowl put what they want in it and then cook it for them and add rice to it and service it to them, oh and the food is yummy. Hmmm... Bowl Yummy? Nah..Yummy Bowl!!! Great idea! You pick what you want and it's more money if you go over the top of the bowl so be mindful if you just pile on the food in the bowl. There is plenty of seating and parking. Definitely recommend trying this place! read more

We've been here numerous times and it is always delicious. The sushi is awesome as well.

Yummy Bowl was excellent as always today. It was relatively busy when we walked in, but the staff was terrific, as always. It helped even more with my and my girlfriend's anniversary, so the place got bonus points. The place has excellent music playing all the time but never so loud to drown conversation. As for our food, we had the buffet bowls as usual, with the baked salmon appertizer, which was good, and the crab meat in the salmon balls was to die for, as my girlfriend put it. I highly recommend that anyone try out Yummy Bowl when they have the time, as it is our favorite place to go at least once a month or every other month. read more

Large sushi rolls! The bowls are delicious too. The Colonel Roll and the American Dream are the two rolls in the picture. Whole meal came to about $50 with tip. read more

Yummy Bowl - Colonel Special Roll, American Dream Special Roll,Build Your Own Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Great place with a lot of seating. You fill sheet for what you want (rice, noodles etc). You go through buffet and choose meat , vegetables, etc for them to cook. Customer service was awesome. read more

The food is delicious. You get to customize everything. Specify your starch, add your veggies, protein, seasonings, and sauces. Very fast service and friendly staff. read more

Yummy Bowl - Udon with chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables. Delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I drove by here at noon and the parking lot was packed. I had an appointment down the road and thought this must be a great place for eat. So after my appointment at 2:00 PM I went there and sat down. Since I've never been there before I quized the female server quit extensively. She said to order the type starch I want first and then put items into my bowl I want to have cooked. I went up and got in line behind a sweet couple. I was watching what they were doing and did the same. There were so many choices but I focused on the proteins and veggies and loaded my bowl. Then I picked out one spice and 2 sauces. Then I put my ticket and bowl on the counter where the men would prepare it for me on the Hitachi Grill top. The result...PERFECTION! This is absolutely, hands down, the best Asian food I've ever had in my life! I was so satisfied with everything and everyone and I highly recommend Yummy Bowl as your destination place to eat. read more

Yummy Bowl - Yummy Bowl I ate! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I was on a roadtrip when we decided to stop for food to take-out in the area for dinner. We came across yummy bowl which was specific to Birmingham, Alabama. Had to wait a bit and took about 30 minutes for the food to arrive. The wings for appetizers was crispy and juicy. I got the Super Yummy Teriyaki Chicken stir fry which was quite flavorful and the combination blended well together, definitely filling. Wish I could try the dine in experience but for take-out it was smooth. read more

Yummy Bowl - Super Yummy Teriyaki Chk and Wings - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I was happy to have visited this restaurant recently. The food was a good quality and the taste was better than I expected. We ordered a bowl which is prepared on a hibachi grill after you go to the buffet style set up to select your ingredients. There wasn't much social distancing when you're standing in-line, but I was glad to see they had hand sanitizer and gloves available for customers to wear/use. We also ordered veggie rolls and sushi and both were delicious. I'd definitely come back to visit. Disclaimer: this review was written a few years ago but was sitting in my draft folder and I just posted it today hence why I mentioned social distancing it's amazing how far we've come out of the pandemic in a few short years! read more

I have been eating to get some Hibachi type food, and decided to go to Yummy Bowl. I have been here before and it always fills me up and tastes amazing. I always have enough to take home and eat as a snack later. I went inside and saw all of the workers were wearing gloves and some had masks on.They were nice and friendly in taking my order and they had my order ready in a timely manner, even though the place was really busy. I ordered miso soup and it was amazing. Overall they did a great job, and I will definitely come again next time i'm feeling it again! read more

Yummy Bowl - Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My husband and I really enjoyed the food here. It was our first time ever, and we're pleasantly surprised by how yummy the food was. I love that you can basically build your own dish. I'm sure we will be back! Service was a bit on the slow side, but nothing too inconvenient. read more

Yummy Bowl - Spicy Salmon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I'll say that the food is awesome! The concept of preparing your own bowl of ingredients , the way you like it, the seasoning, is ahead of its time! The cooks are always friendly but most of the staff aren't very friendly, in my opinion. A lot of them act as if you owe them something! A smile goes a long way! Unfortunately, many of them don't practice that concept! If the food wasn't great, I probably wouldn't eat there. All because most of the staff doesn't seem very friendly. The restaurant is good and clean, I'll give them that.. But they MUST get a hand on the customer service aspect of the business. The dry attitudes and unfriendly looks have to go! I'd give five stars. But customer service is a must in this type business. read more