We have been here several times and always have a great experience. The brussels sprouts are the best I’ve had anywhere! The cocktails and ramen are always amazing. Highly recommend.
Great atmosphere, excellent service, recommendation from staff were spot on, food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Nite31 fpv
Advertise as a bar not a ramen shop, workers were pretty rude
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anna Cho
The best ramen in the city
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Matthew Jones
We have eaten at this place more times than I can count. Fantastic food and usually the staff is amazing; however, this time the host refused to let us sit at the bar. We were a party of two with a friend joining us later and we could not sit at the bar. I asked, “what if we sat at the bar and a friend walked in, could they sit in the empty bar seat?” and she said no! Absolutely rude and disrespectful! She even told us that the manager may have allowed you to sit three at the bar, but she does not follow that rule. If that woman is at the host table the next time I walk in, I will not be dining here. Sad two because we love this place. The bar was completely empty when we arrived if that makes any difference!
Our first time eating here and we were so glad we did! Food was delicious (loved the Tako Hushpuppies) and the service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Claws
Jason Kiwalo
Love the food, service, location and atmosphere. Great spot for us on our spontaneous date nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
John Rittmann
My girlfriend and I had planned on going here, but then she broke up with me. I haven't been the same person since. It's like everything feels a little bit colder. It's been 3 years, but I just don't seem to be able to get a grasp on how to continue living my life. I'm okay, this isn't cry for help, it's just the cold truth. Some people never recover from emotional trauma, and I'm one of them. I'm alone. I'm alone. I'm alone. I'm alone. I'm alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
karven parham
A whole vibe. Drinks are great. Had the short ribs. Bit salty with esp with rice that is heavily salted. Texture and flavors were amazing. Just a lil heavy handed with the salt and you can’t pull that back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Seasoned Rice
Caleb Lyman
The food was fantastic. The bartender I had was rude as can be though. Pretty sure he was drunk.
The service is always wonderful. It's the place where you're welcome to come a sit at the bar and still have a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
M Lyons
My group made our way to the Shu Shop last night after reservations at Chez FonFon did not work out. This is a neat place. It's part dive bar (but much more upscale), part tapas bar, but exclusively serving Japanese small plates and ramen. The bar serves a decent selection of Japanese beer and whiskey along with creative cocktails. Service is great and the staff are friendly. I was honestly surprised to find a place like this in Birmingham as the atmosphere was more akin to a bar in New York City - something about the low lighting and tight seating conditions gave the place a cool ambiance. I lived in Japan for 3 years so I can't say the ramen was the best I ever had, but it was decent and satisfying. Definitely beats having to drive to Atlanta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
Michael Parrish
Food is expensive but good. It's is very cramped and loud.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
Shannon Carden
This is not really a restaurant but a bar that serves ramen. Only 21+. The atmosphere is dark and cool with a small long, space and loud music. The ramen is good. They do run out of menu items. At 5:15 on a recent Saturday the wait for a table was 45 minutes.Parking: Birmingham doesn’t check meters in the evening, so if you can find a street spot, take it. There are several pay lots around this bar.Kid-friendliness: No kids as they only admit 21 and up at all times
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
Alan Burrow
We tried to pop in for a drink. The bar was half empty. The host was rude and said we had to wait an hour to get a drink. Obviously, we left.
We have been here several times and always have a great experience. The brussels sprouts are the best I’ve had anywhere! The cocktails and ramen are always amazing. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot & Sour Brussels Sprouts, Shoyu Ramen, Vegetarian Ramen
Great atmosphere, excellent service, recommendation from staff were spot on, food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Advertise as a bar not a ramen shop, workers were pretty rude
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The best ramen in the city
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We have eaten at this place more times than I can count. Fantastic food and usually the staff is amazing; however, this time the host refused to let us sit at the bar. We were a party of two with a friend joining us later and we could not sit at the bar. I asked, “what if we sat at the bar and a friend walked in, could they sit in the empty bar seat?” and she said no! Absolutely rude and disrespectful! She even told us that the manager may have allowed you to sit three at the bar, but she does not follow that rule. If that woman is at the host table the next time I walk in, I will not be dining here. Sad two because we love this place. The bar was completely empty when we arrived if that makes any difference!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Hot & Sour Brussels Sprouts, Spicy Miso Ramen, Shoyu Ramen
Our first time eating here and we were so glad we did! Food was delicious (loved the Tako Hushpuppies) and the service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Claws
Love the food, service, location and atmosphere. Great spot for us on our spontaneous date nights.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
My girlfriend and I had planned on going here, but then she broke up with me. I haven't been the same person since. It's like everything feels a little bit colder. It's been 3 years, but I just don't seem to be able to get a grasp on how to continue living my life. I'm okay, this isn't cry for help, it's just the cold truth. Some people never recover from emotional trauma, and I'm one of them. I'm alone. I'm alone. I'm alone. I'm alone. I'm alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A whole vibe. Drinks are great. Had the short ribs. Bit salty with esp with rice that is heavily salted. Texture and flavors were amazing. Just a lil heavy handed with the salt and you can’t pull that back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Short Rib Seasoned Rice
The food was fantastic. The bartender I had was rude as can be though. Pretty sure he was drunk.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The service is always wonderful. It's the place where you're welcome to come a sit at the bar and still have a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My group made our way to the Shu Shop last night after reservations at Chez FonFon did not work out. This is a neat place. It's part dive bar (but much more upscale), part tapas bar, but exclusively serving Japanese small plates and ramen. The bar serves a decent selection of Japanese beer and whiskey along with creative cocktails. Service is great and the staff are friendly. I was honestly surprised to find a place like this in Birmingham as the atmosphere was more akin to a bar in New York City - something about the low lighting and tight seating conditions gave the place a cool ambiance. I lived in Japan for 3 years so I can't say the ramen was the best I ever had, but it was decent and satisfying. Definitely beats having to drive to Atlanta.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Ramen
Food is expensive but good. It's is very cramped and loud.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen
This is not really a restaurant but a bar that serves ramen. Only 21+. The atmosphere is dark and cool with a small long, space and loud music. The ramen is good. They do run out of menu items. At 5:15 on a recent Saturday the wait for a table was 45 minutes.Parking: Birmingham doesn’t check meters in the evening, so if you can find a street spot, take it. There are several pay lots around this bar.Kid-friendliness: No kids as they only admit 21 and up at all times
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Spicy Miso Ramen
We tried to pop in for a drink. The bar was half empty. The host was rude and said we had to wait an hour to get a drink. Obviously, we left.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1