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Shu Shop

Shu Shop

1820 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, 35203, United States

Asian • Ramen • Vegan • Drinks


"Fantastic ramen restaurant. I’ve never been specially drawn to ramen, though I do like noodles, and this place was recommended by several friends. It did not disappoint! We ordered kimchi and olives as starters, I think I would’ve preferred the olives to be cold rather than warm but they were tasty. The kimchi was delicious, I haven’t had that so well prepared in a while fresh and tangy flavors! For our main dishes we ordered two different ramen bowls the pork broth one (I don’t remember the names… maybe “daishu” or something to that effect and the seafood one. They were both delicious! I particularly liked my seafood one, as depending on the restaurant, the pork broth just tastes weird to me this was not the case at Shu Shop, they were both very good. The bowl comes with various other toppings depending on the type you ordered, it’s definitely filling even though it doesn’t look like there’s that much food (all that ramen is hiding under the toppings! . Now, would I have loved this much more had there been an option for udon noodles? For sure, but I can’t fault them for that, as they’re advertised as a ramen restaurant. So, although I’d change that to make it even better for myself, what they offer is fantastic, very good quality food, well prepared and served, the staff are very polite, and the place has a dim and really cool/elegant atmosphere. I definitely recommend you try them out, I’ll surely be back when I’m in town next."