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Surin West

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Local(205) 324-1928

1918 11th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205

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Surin West
Local(205) 324-1928

1918 11th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205

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Surin West is located in Alabama. This is one of the popular places to eat in the area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a hip atmosphere. Diners found the food excellent.

User Reviews of Surin West

Yelp.com Review - by barbi d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Excellent sushi, the rest is so/so... some tasty dishes, although not quite as authentic as I like.
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christi R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok...I am a sushi fanatic and this place started it all! The flavors, the service, and restaurant is impeccable! The drinks are good and strong and their jasmine tea is delightful. I probably had 1...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by d g.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten here 4 times over a period of about 3 years. Their Sushi is not good. If you want good Sushi go to SUMO in Hoover or go to Thai Emerald at the intersection of Hwy 280 and 119. I dont know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tita P.

3.0 of 5 stars. People always ask me what I miss most about Birmingham. I miss SURIN WEST!! This is the place where I met friends, dates, dined alone. I knew the bartender and he would tell me funny stories. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ally r.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was excited to find a Thai restaurant in Birmingham and sad to find it a little less exciting than most Thai restaurants I've been too.The food was weak in authenticity- seemed like an American chef...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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If not for the food...

If not for the food, Surin would have long been out of business. The staff there is absolutely awful right on up to the management but the food makes up for it all. I would say its not the best for a ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Just ok

Don't order sushi here. The Thai is ok. I like the coconut soup...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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Surin West by Brittany L. at InsiderPages

If you are in the mood for Thai food, Surin is the place to go! The staff is very friendly and I have never waited very long to be seated. It is located in five points beside the Jim N Nicks. I was never a big...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colm A.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's basic, and that's pretty much fine by me. This is the unofficial go to place for my lab whenever we go out to lunch together. If you're in any way associated with UAB you've probably been here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Best Sushi

I love their Spicy Shrimp Sushi and the California Rolls. The sushi is always fresh and has a great taste.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Bottom line- if you want Thai food, don't go here. If you like slightly overpriced Americanized Chinese, or decent sushi, then it's pretty good. I do like their tiramisu. The waiters are alright,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid drinks :) Pretty good maki. Nice servers.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerry J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Unremarkable. These guys know Thai cuisine, but given local tastes in Alabama they can't get too adventurous with their recipes. The service is great and the restaurant is very clean. Going there for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Worst management/service, Worst attempt at traditional Thai food, Pleasant Sushi, Apps and Martini's

If you are intent upon visiting this poser restaurant then here is your fair warning. In terms of traditional Thai fare...don't even bother, however if you would like Thai food this is a suble...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aisha H.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a Birmingham standard. Good for a date, work meeting or a night with your friends. Good food (spicy coconut soup and chicken panang), good sushi (super crunch) and yummy martinis! The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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About Management

First of all i did not wanted to write any reviews or have written any but, the experience i had on my last visit made me write this. I read a lots of reviews by other people about this resturant however non...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'll start with the good stuff. The atmosphere is very nice, I went there for dinner with a date, and it was good for that. Candles on the tables, not too loud despite being packed. The location is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Venu N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I thought it was funny how every single law firm in Birmingham would take me to Surin West for lunch when I interviewed with them. Was there no Indian restaurant in the downtown area? :)Surin West...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Worst customer service in town!!! Don't recommend this restaurant to anyone!!

Food was okay, but the customer service was the WORST in town. Can you believe that a waiter would throw money at the customers? The waiter was very rude at the beginning. The attitude of the waiter got worse...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Definitely one of the better food choices in Birmingham. The Thai food is solid, although maybe nothing remarkably different than you'd find in most Thai restaurants.The atmosphere is ideal for an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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Good Food, but not a lot for the money

The food was good, but the portions were small, I had the BBQ chicken, and I thought it was too much money for what I got. My friends had the sushi and said that was very good and another had a noodle bowl...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Love it

You can not go wrong At Surin West!! Great Service, Fresh Food, and great crab angels!!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dax B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Duck dish was good with less spice than I wanted but I did not ask for pet-pet. The spicy beef salad is excellent and does have some heat if you request it pet-pet/Thai hot. I don't really eat Pad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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great Thai food

grandson's favorite
kudzu.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Worst Service In Town

The food is good, but you will only get what you actually order about 10% of the time. A spot for wannabe hipsters. The service is always appalling, and the servers just don't care about your dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Louay B.

2.0 of 5 stars. An average Thai restaurant, if found in another city. Their is nothing special about the food, it seems it's more Chinese than Thai. The Pad Thai or Thai noodle as they call it, is the best thing on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Surin has seating for 500 and they are always packed. I have never had to wait for a table. The waitstaff is friendly and the food is so good you will never cook again. Go there for lunch and try...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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Probably overrated but good for vegetarians

Surin is fine but not fantastic. Also, why is there sushi in a Thai restaurant? There are many vegetarian options and it's probabaly one of the most veg-friendly restaurants in the 'Ham. The service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Super Crunch!

I really like Surin West for a number of reason. They have good sushi and my favorite is Super Crunch. I also love the spicy beef salad for lunch and the nam tok beef for dinner. Both are sour spicy d...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Great food

I have been a fan of Surin West ever since my first visit there several years ago. The Thai restaurant has lots of different choices on the menu and I have liked 90% of the ones I have tried. They hav...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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Great

Surin West is conveniently located in the Five Points South district of Birmingham. They serve authentic thai cuisine and have been for over 15 years now. They always have the freshest vegetables an...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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I was a little disappointed

After rave reviews, I decided to check this place out and I left a little dissapointed. The service was not the best and I did not enjoy what I ate!
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Thai food at its best

Surin West is a staple restaurant of Birmingham and of South Side. The restaurant serves up wonderful Thai food. The best dishes are the coconut soup, Wing of Angel (glazed chicken stuffed with a shri...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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Average...

The ambience at Surin is nicer on the "entry" half of the restaurant. I was dining alone and wanted a table, so I was seated in the fluorescent lighted second dining room (by the sushi bar). It took about 7...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Feel like a world traveler in one bite!

The Tai BBQ Chicken is FANTASTIC! Don't bump the plate or all the meat falls off the bone it's so tender.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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SJR

I love this restaurant! When you walk in you feel welcomed. The food is excellent and the drinks are great. They have excellent prices. It is also convenient to several clubs. So eat a good meal and go out...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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great!

May not be authentic Thai, but the food is excellent for the most part. Very trendy restaurant... great for a date
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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IgoUgo

surin west is in the hip five points south district of birmingham and upon first glance this large restaurant was decorated with photographs of thailand and its people, making the atmosphere authentic, even if...
igougo.com - user review
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wGuides.com

located on 11th avenue in the entertainment and shopping area five points south, surin west serves japanese, thai and chinese cuisine. the dcor is elegant yet casual. there are two dining rooms and a popular...
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Wcities

located on 11th avenue in the entertainment and shopping area five points south, surin west serves...
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Yahoo! Travel

I have been to Surin West for meetings and also with my wife for dinner. Food is consistently good and priced right. There is a new Thai restaurant in Birmingham on 280 that is very elegant but
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