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I would rate 2nd language 5/5 every single time. Easily one of my favorite restaurants in Evansville. I absolutely love Pangea and Sazon y Fuego too.
I had the tiger kimchi ramen and it was super flavorful, with authentic kimchi. I sat at the bar and the service was very fast and the bartender Kelsie B was friendly. The vibe inside is modern and clean.
Was in the area again for business and this is always a must stop. Great atmosphere, and service. Food is by far some of the best I've ever had! Don't forget the honey toast for dessert, best ever, hands down!
This was my first time visiting, and I was intrigued to find two separate restaurants inside the building. I asked the server about it, but it's been so long that I've forgotten the details. The restaurant itself is upstairs, and there was a sign directing me to the right spot. I wish 2nd Language had been around when I was in college--it's delicious! My chashu ramen was incredibly filling, with a generous portion size that left me satisfied. My friend ordered some kind of steak dinner, but when I checked the menu later, I didn't see it listed. It must have been a special for that day. The service was fine, though it was quite busy since we went during dinner time on a Thursday night. Despite the crowd, the experience was enjoyable overall.
Still great . The restaurant was packed but they said we could order and eat in the pizza restaurant that is owned by the same people. Winner . No one in that section and a lot quieter. I'm doing that from now on.
This was our second time eating here and it was just as good as the last. I had ordered the birria ramen the first time we visited and my wife and I both ordered it again this time. It is incredible. While they do list it as spicy, it really is not too bad. I would say it is less spicy than a jalapeño, so it might be a little much for some but it is far from unbearable even for those who do not usually like very spicy food. We also ordered the shrimp buns as an appetizer and they were amazing. Everything we have tried on the menu so far has been excellent, so I do not think you can go wrong with anything you choose. I highly recommend giving this place a try.
This review is only for Dessert. The restaurant is part of a college pizza joint and serves up a mean Ramen Bowl. The service is supposedly top notch though I only ordered dessert. Friendly counter staff. Think of a Dim Sum joint in China Town and you get the vibe they are going for. I ordered a short term menu item and it was sublime. The Japanese Cheesecake is light, fluffy and decadent. Add a side of Miso Caramel and you're in heaven.
Great vibes at 2nd Language! The restaurant is super beautiful inside, and the service was stellar. There are tons of food options, but they are known for their ramen. The vegetable ramen had incredible depth of flavor -- delicious and packed full of toppings! The Buffalo chicken buns were also super tasty. You MUST order the honey toast for dessert!! It was devoured before a picture could even be taken. There is plenty of parking in the gravel lot across the street and some street parking as well!
Our 1st visit to 2nd Language. Lunch on 5/15. 2nd Language is an Asian centric restaurant operated by a family that has other restaurants in Evansville. Attached, in the same building is Pangea restaurant. 2nd Language seems to be known for their Ramen bowls. We both had the Pork Ramen Bowl. Wow, it was good. Other reviewers praise their broth and I agree. Our Ramen had a pork bone broth and was loaded with pork, egg and vegetables. Very good, the best I've had in my limited experience. I had iced tea which I loved, and as a bonus it only cost $2 with free refills. The Pork Ramen is $17.95. There are numerous types of Ramen bowls available including vegetarian. Service was great. I will say the place was packed by noon.
Great service amazing people I got takeout I got the shrimp buns they were $15 but you get two and for me it was worth it beautiful coloring I ate one before I took the picture I was hungry sorry everything was perfect about this Bond sweet savory beautiful coloring it's like you're eating a picture but taste good
What a beautiful restaurant! My friends and I stopped here on our way through to another state and all enjoyed our experience! I got the Tonkatsu ramen and my goodness it was so delicious!! I always am a fan of bamboo and they cooked it to be so tender! The broth was really rich with flavor and it was thick and delectable! the noodles weee cooked to perfection and the meat was tender and tasty! I really like the cool art and fun light fixtures. I don't have anything negative to say about this place, just a little disappointed I live over 8 hours away haha! If you live ramen and are in the area I highly highly recommend this spot!
2 years ago
Tens across the board for food, service, and ambiance. Located in the historic National Biscuit Company, 2nd Language is a dining experience - karaage and grilled shrimp buns are great appetizers. Signature smoked ramen and traditional fried rice are some good go-to-meals for me. Honey toast dessert is a MUST and all of the drinks are great. read more
3 years ago
Visiting from out of town and wanted to try something new. Was recommended to come here by a friend. 10/10 recommend. Everything from the service to the drinks to the food was fantastic. Our waitress was amazing, she really took the time to give us great and personable service. We sat outside and as soon as the sun wasn't beaming down on us it was absolutely perfect. For an appetizer we ordered the vegetable gyoza, it was delicious. The timing between appetizer and main course came out perfectly. I got the spicy miso ramen special and the heat and flavor were so on point, it was great. My partner ordered the vegetable ramen, he says it was absolutely stunning. He added some chili oil for some extra spice. Not pictured was our honey toast dessert, it was so delicious. Even though we weren't that hungry we made sure to eat it right away and we couldn't stop! read more
3 years ago
The Karaage Chicken!! The servers are super sweet and friendly everytime ! The environment is very pretty and claiming for a night out! read more
2 years ago
The atmosphere of this establishment was amazing. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into the decor; it's beautifully designed. The food is made with fresh ingredients and the highest quality of meat and veggies. The excellent service outweighs the reasonable pricing for the menu items. I will definitely be visiting this fine establishment again. read more
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2 years ago
I didn't know this place even existed! There was oddly no crowd and the place looked really cool . We had drinks and dinner with a pretty good sized party. It was very nice. We ate out on the back balcony at the big table. The food was great! The service was great! The prices were very reasonable. The desert, even though we were all full, was amazing! Get the honey toast! Ask for extra ice cream! We all said "next time we will all just come for desert"! read more
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1 year ago
We had a party of 8 so were able to make reservations. It's a good thing because the place was already hopping at 5:30 when we arrived. The decor was very nice and it was in an old brick building near downtown Evansville. The high ceiling, open to the ductwork, was appealing but made for a noisy, echoey dining experience. We ordered a variety of appetizers: Steak with Asian Chimichurri, Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) and Ahi Tuna. Yum to all! The fried chicken was my personal favorite. The waitress was very good at helping me find the right preparation for my meal, Steak with Asian Chimichurri. It came with a seasonal vegetable, glazed carrots, which I wanted to avoid along with rice, so I got broccoli with my steak. I had a cucumber mule which was delicious which definitely did not lack a ginger flavor. Desserts were shared: Honey Toast, Japanese Cheesecake, and Crème Brûlée du Jour. The Honey Toast reminded me of monkey bread, very tasty. The cheesecake was light and had a cake texture rather than a cheesecake texture. The Miso Butterscotch was an amazing addition to the cheesecake but beware, it adds 3.25 to your ticket. Truthfully, it was worth it because I can't imagine eating it without that butterscotch drizzle. The crime brûlée was also delicious. Note: Ramen is one of their specialties and there were several people in our party who ordered a Ramen meal. Some comments were that the meat was tender, and the vegetables and broth combined for flavor perfection. read more
4 years ago
One of my new favorite restaurants in the EVV area! Great atmosphere with very nice deck/outdoor seating. The service was also great! The cocktail menu was reasonably priced and had a great mix of unique drinks and classics. We got the pork bao and gyzoa for appetizers- the bao were okay and the gyzoa were great! The ramen was truly the star of the show. I got the chicken and added corn- both the broth and chicken were delicious. Highly recommend and will be back! read more
It would take a thesaurus to describe how delicious the pork ramen is, but I will do my best. Broth rich and velvety, perfectly done noodles, pork seasoned to perfection, with a subtle smokiness. It's rare to find a decent bowl of ramen in this area, but look no more!!!! This downtown Evansville eatery also features "Japanese" fried chicken. I assume it's double fried, because the chunks of chicken are so crunchy. Definitely enough to share. The steak/chimmichuri appetizer was good... steak cooked to a medium rare, very tender and juicy. The Asian chimichurri had a anise flavor that wasn't really my favorite, but my husband loved it. You may balk at the prices, but I promise the ramen is worth every penny. Service was average, but they were very busy.... Even before noon!!! The dining room is open, but we were seated at a cozy booth. Of note was the dinner cocktail menu ( pictured) and the desserts. But, I had room for neither after our meal. We will percent be back to 2nd Language!!! read more
2 years ago
I've been to second language a few times and am basing my overall star ranking based on my overall experience. Overall, it's a great restaurant and I'm glad that Evansville has another place that offers ramen, desserts, and other Japanese dishes since Iwataya closed down. The ramens are great. Super flavorful and very filling and would highly recommend trying them. The chicken karaage appetizer is also good, but the price point is on the slightly higher end compared to other karaage appetizers I've had at other places. The reason why I'm not able to give a full 5 star rating yet is because of the the new lunch menu. Don't get me wrong, the new lunch options are awesome, and it has so much potential to being very good! I went here for a quick last minute lunch today and tried both the Chicken Katsu Sando and some of the Katsu Curry. The katsu sando was very good and I especially enjoyed the Japanese milk bread. However, I found the chicken katsu to be kind of cold. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that; but it didn't fully deter me from enjoying the sandwich. The chips were also very tasty. The Katsu curry needs some improvement though. Japanese curry is one of my favorite dishes to eat and I really wanted to like it. The curry roux had a good heat level, but to me it lacked the richness and depth in flavor that I usually associate with Japanese-style curry. I also found the jasmine rice to be a bit overpowering. Additionally, having pickled onion as a topping rather than pickled ginger or a pickled Japanese radish of some sort is an odd choice. Regardless of that, this dish has a lot of potential and I think making a few adjustments to it will make it a lot better! read more
4 years ago
Who would have thought you could get good ramen and a high quality old fashion in Evansville, IN?!? 4.5 I would rate this probably top 2-3 ramen I've had in the US since moving back from Japan. This places beats out a lot of good ramen I've had in L.A., San Fran, Vegas, Chicago and Detroit metro. This place definite pays attention to detail! Great food and a great cocktail too! Wow!!!! Tonkotsu Broth = 9.0 out of 10 Chashu = 8.5 out of 10 Noodle Quality = 9.5 out of 10 Noodle Texture = 10 out of 10 #RamenLife #Enginerd #BusinessTrippin #2ndLanguage #Foodie #Ramen #Evansville read more
3 years ago
What a fantastic and delicious anniversary dinner! Sam our server was so helpful, attentive and friendly. Started off with a fresh salads sesame miso salad and a daikon salad. Next XO ramen and spicy miso ramen. Best ramen I have had in a long time. Plentiful noodles cooked just right. All the fixings sooo tasty. Then the yummy honey toast to make our evening end on a sweet tasty note Can't wait to comeback! read more
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So absolutely happy to finally experience one of Evansville's newest spots with the most delightful staff and tasty treats. When I arrived I was quickly greeted and when sharing it was my first time in, an employee walked me through all the offerings in the case. I was so happy to see employees referring to some customers by name and even asking if they could bag a special to-go order for an older gentleman to make it easier for him to carry. The Rose Pistachio French Donut (#Cronut vibes) caught my eye first... filled with sweet pistachio cream & topped with blush rose icing -- #ExtraExtra, I'm all about it! We also tried the Triple Chocolate Vanilla French Donut as well. The French Donuts were very sweet, but with different flavors available/ monthly changes it's exciting to continue to try new flavor combos! We also have a Brioche Bouquet (Brioche Cinnamon Roll with Tangy CC Frosting ) waiting for us later this week and cannot wait to try the bites w/Miso Caramel sauce. The French Donut flavors rotate monthly, with additional items like hand pies, bagels, and breakfast sandwiches & more rounding out the menu, along with coffee. There is limited seating available inside + to-go and curbside available. Staff is masked, tables are distanced, and hand sanitizer is available. read more
I love this spot in Evansville, and had been wanting to try it ever since I saw them renovating the building. I love the history you feel once you step into the doors. As you walk in there is a case displaying all the baked goods. We tried a donut, a pastry and a breakfast sandwich. Everything was amazing! It has a nice set-up for to go ordering as well. I'd love to stop back in here as they change the menu offerings. read more
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This was my first time having ramen and I was blown away!! It was AMAZING! I can't recommend it enough. I'm taking my family back when I come. They also love ramen. My experience was great and my server was great. The owner was there and very attentive to their customers. It was a nice and cosy place. I never expected to try a place like this in Evansville. I was beyond happy with my meal. Don't forget to get the honey toast as dessert!! read more
4 years ago
Nice hidden spot about at 15 minute walk from the Hilton. Good atmosphere. Was recommended by the gal at the front desk. The flavors of the broth were pretty unbelievable. I was starving, and this hit the spot on a chilly night. read more
3 years ago
I walked a mile and a half to try this place and it was well worth the walk! The ramen was delicious! Cool atmosphere and good service! Next time I'm in town for work I will be back. read more
4 years ago
We didn't have reservations as we were downtown for a hockey game and looking for a place to try....they took us in anyway! Service was friendly and efficient. Ramen broth was amazing and warm on a cold evening. Building is eclectic and old signage states to be an old biscuit company. This place rocks the Ramen!! read more
4 years ago
We sat at a booth in the bar. Gavin was so helpful. He was knowledgeable on their Gluten-free options and when I went to order the creme brulee, remembered my gluten allergy. I am so appreciative of the great service we received. read more
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5 years ago
Everything at 2nd Language was spectacular. I had the Tan Tan Ramen, Lemon Saison Beer, and Japanese Cheesecake for dessert. Everything was expertly crafted and simply perfect. It was an absolutely wonderful meal and I can't wait to return. read more
