About Ooka Chinese & Japanese Restaurant

If you’re wandering around Birmingham, AL, and craving a mix of authentic Japanese flavors with a cozy, approachable vibe, Ooka Chinese & Japanese Restaurant at 2005 Valleydale Rd Suite 6 is worth a visit. This spot perfectly balances the traditional and the modern, offering everything from comforting sushi rolls and hearty ramen bowls to fresh, health-conscious options that cater to vegan and vegetarian diets. The restaurant is versatile, welcoming diners whether you prefer to sit down for a relaxed meal, grab a quick bite via takeout, or have your food delivered straight to your door. What sets Ooka apart is the thoughtful menu variety: along with its main Japanese offerings, it also serves small plates, coffee, and a selection of alcohol including beer and wine, making it ideal for a casual lunch, an evening drink, or a light snack between errands. The interior radiates a simple yet inviting atmosphere, making it easy to enjoy a peaceful solo meal or catch up with friends over shared plates. And because it’s designed to be flexible, Ooka works well for different dining moods-you can enjoy a quick, healthy lunch without sacrificing flavor, or linger over a multi-course dinner while sampling beverages from their drink list. The staff are friendly and efficient, ensuring that whether you’re dining in or picking up your order, the experience feels effortless and welcoming. Plus, the combination of traditional Japanese dishes with accessible comfort food options means there’s likely something for every palate, from adventurous eaters to those seeking familiar favorites. For anyone in the area seeking a Japanese culinary experience that doesn’t feel overly formal but still delivers quality and authenticity, Ooka Chinese & Japanese Restaurant is a spot that blends convenience, taste, and a welcoming atmosphere seamlessly.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Delivery

+ Takeout

+ Dine-in

Highlights

Highlights

+ Fast service

+ Great tea selection

Popular for

Popular for

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

+ Wheelchair accessible restroom

+ Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Coffee

+ Comfort food

+ Healthy options

+ Quick bite

+ Small plates

+ Vegan options

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Restroom

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cozy

+ Quiet

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family-friendly

+ Groups

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free parking lot

+ Free street parking

+ Parking

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Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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+1 205-518-5590

2005 Valleydale Rd Suite 6, Birmingham, AL 35244, United States

Reviews

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This place is a gem, incredibly clean, phenomenal food. Highly recommend to anyone looking for Sushi, Hibachi, or Chinese food. There’s something for everyone!

- Marzeah Khorramabadi -

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My wife and I finally got around to trying Ooka, and we're glad we did. This place is a gem. From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding. The staff were incredibly friendly and genuinely attentive without hovering. A huge plus for us was that we never felt rushed—neither to order our meal nor to leave once we had finished. It was a relaxed and enjoyable pace, which is often hard to find. Now, the food! Everything we had was great. The quality and flavor truly stood out. I also highly recommend trying their plum wine; it was tasty. Ooka offers both fantastic food and genuinely great service. We highly recommend it and will certainly be back!

- John Geer -

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My girlfriend and I stopped by for lunch on a whim, and we are so glad we did! The staff were delightful and kind, and the food was absolutely delicious! We came around 1:30 PM and were seated immediately, service was wonderful and attentive, and the food came out very quickly after we placed our order. Both orders were exactly as advertised and everything tasted fantastic! We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a lovely local spot for some freat asian cuisine!

- Jack -

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Just one of those places that shocks you with how unexpectedly delicious everything is. The service was friendly and prompt, and the egg rolls are among the best I've had. Recommended for sure.

- Dayz AntiSpam -

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This is my first time coming here and I just had an absolutely wonderful experience. The service was very welcoming, attentive, and quick! The food was probably the best I’ve had in a really long time! I got the tofu teriyaki and 10/10 all the way around :)

- Sarah McCarty -

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Sweet and sour chicken with an extra egg role, very large portion, chicken was very good Volcano sushi with a crab single, good, not what I expected but it was good. Some restaurants roll the ingredients inside and have some as toppings, this restaurant had all on top

- Mary Trout -

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The best sushi and staff. Great sake selection. They have a lot more to offer than sushi too. Love love love this place. They are back open!! Better than ever!

- Mary Gowan -

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Very solid restaurant choice. Reasonably and average priced for sushi and quality is still very good. Our favorites were the paradise roll and the reef roll. The rainbow roll was also a very good roll compared to other rainbow rolls. This isn’t the first time we’ve been here so it’s good enough to come back!

- Justin Blatnik -

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