The Essential ★ 4.4
The Essential on Morris Avenue downtown is Kristen Hall and Victor King's 2018 neighborhood cafe and bar in the Mercantile on Morris near Founders Station.
Signature: Seasonal vegetable plate, House sourdough, Brunch egg sandwich
What to order at Surin West
- Signature dishes
- Tofu coconut soup, Pad Thai, Yellow curry
CuisineThai
Price$$
Neighborhoodfive-points-south
HoursMon-Fri 11:00-14:30, 17:00-20:30; Sat 11:30-14:30, 17:00-21:30; Sun 11:30-14:30, 17:00-20:30
Phone+1 205 324 1928
Signature dishes: Tofu coconut soup, Pad Thai, Yellow curry
Location
Address: 1918 11th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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