27 Best Japanese Restaurants near Hoover

“Absolutely delicious! 😋 Everything was super fresh and flavorful — you can really taste the quality in every bite. The presentation was beautiful, and the service was excellent! 💯 Highly recommend this place if you love sushi and poke. I’ll definitely be back! 🍣“

“This is the best sushi I've found in the greater Birmingham area.
Amazing green tea
Super tasty takoyaki
Great value on the mini love boat. We asked for all sushi instead of half sushi half sashimi. The fish had great flavor.
Firecracker roll was a little sweet for me.
But if you like nigiri this is the place to go.“

“Food was good. My husband really enjoyed the sushi with the exception of the 'white tuna'. Not sure that was actually tuna. My husband stated the texture was a little off so maybe it was the fake tuna, the escolar. But other than that, all the other fish he had was excellent. I had the steak bento box and I guess I should have expected this with the rise in beef prices, but it did seem like there was way too much broccoli hidden under the steak pieces. The vegetable tempura was perfect. The young man that waited on us was super nice and the service was excellent. I think my biggest complaint was how the staff started sweeping up around us as we were trying to finish our food. We arrived about 8 PM which was an hour before they are scheduled to close. They turned the televisions off and started cleaning and sweeping about 8:45. Yes, we were the last people there, and I realize they wanted to leave and get home to their families, but imagine trying to eat while people are stirring up dust all around you by sweeping. We were finished and out the door at about 8:55.“

“This place was amazing just what I needed before some shopping“

“Indoor shopping mall food courts usually have a hibachi styled one and this is exactly it. Been visiting for a few years now and the quality is still as good as it gets. Prices aren’t too bad and the serving portion is pretty big. Recently I tried their steak and it’s pretty good (medium rare). Their sauce is mostly on the sweet side so don’t ask them to put extra if you’re not a fan of that. Service is pretty quick but a queue builds during rush hour.“

“Went for lunch with a new friend today and the food was SO delish!! Our server, Payton, was super friendly and attentive! All around great lunch. We’ll be back!“

“Great food and a cozy atmosphere. The sushi was fresh and service was friendly......“

“Hostess service was extremely slow. So I was worried the rest of the experience would be bad too.
Once you get seated at the Hibachi grill everything was phenomenal!!
The Chicken and Scallops were perfectly cooked and the fried rice was second to none! Best rice I've ever had. Portion sizes were impressive. I haven't stopped craving Stix since I went. Definitely planning multiple trips back. Best restaurant in Hoover in my opinion“

“It was delicious food our family enjoyed. It was fresh and hot food. We will definitely be back.“

“Their food is amazing So are their employees Larry helped me so much !! Tonight was my first time“

“Our food was amazing, and the service was great! Even our picky kiddo loved it!“

“Masa is our absolute FAVORITE place to eat! Our kids LOVE it and the owners treat us like family with warm smiles and big hugs when we come! The food is always excellent with a HUGE sushi menu, we still haven’t tried it all yet but we have loved everything we have tried! Our 6 year olds ask for it all the time! Masa is like our home away from home when we need an excellent meal and don’t feel like cooking!“

“excellent food and service. highly recommend! food is fresh and well prepared and they offer a nice variety of dishes.“

“I pulled a non-Karen today and asked for the manager. I explained to her how amazed I was at their food and how utterly fantastic it is. I ordered an unagi poke bowl and a salmon Maki roll via GrubHub, then I went there in person and ordered the unagidon and salmon roll, and today I ordered the steak teppanyaki, salad, seaweed salad (OMG - seriously? BEST I'VE EVER HAD), and got the tonkotsu ramen with menma. She remembered me from my order today and when I was there last week. Let's talk about the salmon roll - absolutely fresh and filled with thick pieces of salmon and perfectly cooked sushi rice. The rice was a compliment rather than the main to the roll. The steak? Chef's kiss. perfectly seasoned and tender with amazing veggies. Serving size? Goodness, well deserved of the price. The seaweed salad? OMG. usually, I'll get a teensy bit for the same price. Here, you get a good chunk of it but it's served over romaine lettuce with chopped cucumbers. It's definitely a true salad. Now, let's talk about the tonkotsu. The chasu pork is seared perfectly and absolutely delectable. It's also served with green onions, an excellent half of a shoyu egg, and I added menma (bamboo shoots). The broth is excellent and you can tell it has been carefully taken care of (a tad garlicky, but that's fine with me), silky, and says "I'm your comfort food" over and over again. Lastly, the service shows how much they care about their food and their customers. Like I said, I pulled a Non-Karen and spoke to the manager and sang praises for their food and service. I now have my favorite Japanese spot now that I'm back in Birmingham. PS. their unagidon is on fire! Yum!“

“Every experience at this restaurant has been fantastic! My family has been dining there since they opened. Their customer service is unbeatable! I really think Linda could teach a course on how to run a business. As a vegetarian, they have delicious options. Our son and daughter who are not vegetarian both love the angel roll! Okinawa is a fabulous restaurant!“

“wonderful sushi burrito, salsa and fresh chips“

“Awesome food and service! We had a large party and everyone loved their food, including the vegan!“

“Best restaurant in Birmingham! Excellent food, service and atmosphere. The owner, Abe, is a great guy and is usually there to welcome you at the door. He and his staff take pride in providing the best experience possible and serving the best sushi in town. Try the Kodoma Tuna, Bangkok roll, sliders, Brussels in eel sauce and any dessert they have that day! They are all amazing!“

“Food was amazing! Staff were wonderful! Definitely recommend!“

“Super clean establishment! Fast friendly service and love the specials! 😍 Always something new here to catch my eye.“

“My office loves catering Maki Fresh! The ingredients are always fresh and is always a hit, honestly it is hard to not want Maki Fresh EVERY time we get food. They are always timely and kind and I have never had an issue with an order from their store. I have had an issue through Uber while ordering Maki Fresh but their staff was extra accommodating, kind, and supportive throughout the whole process! Very thankful for their kindness and cannot recommend them enough!!! Thank you!“

“Super clean establishment! Fast friendly service and love the specials! 😍 Always something new here to catch my eye.“

“excellent Nigiri and Ramen! We will definitely be coming back!“

“Awesome service for fast food! Great amount for the lunch special. Good and fresh food!! Clean. Clean. Clean!“

“Fabulous! My only complaint used to be and I mean used to be is the food came out slow! Not anymore!! They have stepped their game up tremendously! Always great food and friendly service!“

“Excellent service would definitely recommend“

“My friends and I went to SUMO sushi to celebrate a birthday. We were met with such personable staff members. Joy, our waitress, was so precious and often met our comments with an enthusiastic "yes." The food was delicious and the value for quantity was wonderful! An entree meal included a protein, a salad, a soup, noodles, vegetables, and rice for around $24. Thank you SUMO for the wonderful experience!“