8 amazing restaurants to support in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite AAPI-owned restaurants that you can support right here in Birmingham.
1. Ginza Sushi & Korean BBQ
Ginza Sushi & Korean BBQ’s menu is full of dishes you’ll love, like bul-go-gi or teriyaki bento boxes. The best part about Ginza is the Korean BBQ tables where you can cook the BBQ to your liking all by yourself!
- Location: 5291 Valleydale Rd Suite 101, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-2PM, 5PM-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Pho Pho Vietnamese
Pho is a type of Vietnamese soup with broth, rice noodles, herbs, meats and other delicious ingredients. Pho Pho serves their pho up with bean sprouts, basil, jalapeño slices and lime. You have to try it!
- Location: 1821 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Friday 11AM-7PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Red Pearl
A crowd favorite spot to get Chinese food in Birmingham. In addition to their amazing menu, Red Pearl also has an Asian market where you can purchase fresh, authentic Asian ingredients.
- Location: 243 W Valley Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Daily 11AM-8:30PM
- Website | Facebook
4. Abhi
Abhi never disappoints for a dinner out with friends. The sushi is incredible and the cocktail menu has something for everyone. A win-win if you ask me!
- Location: 300 Summit Blvd Suite #104, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 5PM-8PM | Friday-Sunday 11AM-1PM, 5PM-8PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Blue Pacific
Thai food from a gas station might be the very last place you would ever expect to find amazing authentic Thai cuisine. But, Birmingham locals rave about Blue Pacific. The dumplings are unlike anything else…you’ll be wanting to stop by The Blue Pearl everyday after trying them.
- Location: 3219 Lorna Rd, Birmingham, AL 35216
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11AM–2:30PM, 5PM–8:30PM
6. Samurai Japan
You can’t go wrong with the huge menu at Samurai Japan. It has so many options! Our go-to menu items are the yellowtail Jalapeño, samurai salad and the avocado bomb.
- Location: 700 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11AM–3PM, 4:30PM–10:30PM | Saturday 11AM–10:30PM | Sunday 12PM–9:30PM
- Website | Facebook
7. Seoul
This Korean restaurant serves all of your favorites, like bi bim bap (a delicious dish with rice, meat, veggies and a fried egg) and fire chicken (BBQ chicken, onions and peppers marinated in a spicy sauce). Yum!
- Location: 430 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11AM–8PM
- Website
8. Saigon Noodle House
For authentic Vietnamese dishes in Birmingham, Saigon Noodle House is the spot. Everything is made from fresh ingredients and recipes that originated from Vietnam. We love the Pho noodle soups and Banh Mi sandwiches.
- Location: 4606 US-280 #108, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Hours: Daily 11AM–9PM
- Website | Facebook
Birmingham, get out and support these amazing AAPI-owned restaurants! Find more restaurants and local businesses in our local business directory.
