28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Mountain Brook

“. When I say everything I ate was so delicious. I ordered tons of different items. Haven’t ate food this good in a long time. And the uber eats took 1hr to get here (she has several stops) that’s normal when ordering food where I live. I wish I got pictures but I didn’t. But amazing food! Next time I will go in person.“

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

“Ordered food delivery from here and the food was fantastic! It was still hot when I received it. My mom and I split a dinner and still had so much food left over. Miso was delicious and ginger dressing tastes like it’s supposed to. Would highly recommend!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Everything was delicious! Fresh, quality ingredients, cooked perfectly! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

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Every time I dine at Jinsei I have had the pleasure of being served by Kevin. I can’t say enough about what a fantastic experience I have every single time! Kevin is always smiling and has a genuine enthusiasm that instantly made us feel welcome.

Not only is Kevin a master at providing excellent service, but his friendly demeanor and engaging conversation always makes our dining experience even more enjoyable. It’s rare to find someone who combines professionalism with such a personable touch.

If you’re at Jinsei Sushi, ask for Kevin! His outstanding service will elevate your meal and leave you wanting to return again and again. Thank you, Kevin, for making our visits so memorable!“

“wonderful sushi burrito, salsa and fresh chips“

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

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

“food, friendly, excellent service“

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

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

“Always a great experience. The food is fantastic. The tiger roll is the best!“

“We love eating here because of the great food, great service, and good prices...“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“My husband and I came here for lunch on a Saturday. We set at the hibachi table, and although we were the only ones at the table the chef treated us as though we were the main characters. He was amazing in entertainment and cooking ability! The food was the best we have ever had at a hibachi. The chicken, in particular, was cooked better than most restaurants can do. It wasn't our first time to this location, but we will make sure to go more often after today!“

“The food is always perfect and the portions are more than fair. Whether you go for hibachi or just to be at a table they will take care of you very well here. This has become a semi-regular place to go and will continue to be. Thank you for the great service you render here.“

“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“