2212 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
- Mon5 PM – 9 PM
- Tue5 PM – 9 PM
- Wed5 PM – 9 PM
- Thu · Today5 PM – 9 PM
- Fri5 PM – 10 PM
- Sat5 PM – 10 PM
- SunClosed
How locals rank it
From the local food press
- Sushi
Bamboo on 2nd balances sushi with a wider pan Asian menu in the downtown Loft District. Sashimi and rolls share the table with noodles and cooked dishes, making the restaurant flexible for groups with different appetites. The room feels established and social, with enough range to encourage repeat visits.
Picks from Bham Now
- Ramen
Bamboo's ramen sits within a wider pan Asian menu, yet the bowls receive enough care to avoid feeling like an afterthought. Noodles, broth, vegetables, and proteins come together with a measured hand, and sushi or small plates can turn a bowl into a shared dinner. The downtown setting adds an easy neighborhood rhythm.
Picks from SoulGrown, Bham Now, What To Eat Birmingham, and The Birmingham Times
- Japanese
Bamboo on 2nd covers a broad stretch of Japanese and pan Asian cooking from its downtown dining room. Sushi and sashimi share the menu with ramen, rice dishes, and composed plates, giving a group several directions to explore. The room balances neighborhood familiarity with enough polish for an unhurried dinner.
Picks from Bham Now, SoulGrown, What To Eat Birmingham, and Homewood Star
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