As someone in Indianapolis who is quite particular about authentic Asian cuisine, I am absolutely delighted to have discovered this spot! Even with the springtime rush making the parking a bit of a challenge, the atmosphere inside is wonderfully inviting. I managed to snag a darling little corner for myself, and the energy was just perfect. The hospitality here is truly top-tier; both the cashier and the gentleman behind the counter are simply lovely. My waiter was beyond charming and presented a menu with an impressive array of sophisticated choices everything from Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup to Steamed Eggplant and Beef Pancakes, with most entrees beautifully priced between $15 and $20. I decided on the Beef Noodle Soup ($12), and oh my goodness it arrived in a mere ten minutes! Talk about impeccable service. The broth was divine, and the meatballs were prepared to perfection. I was so caught up in the moment that I completely forgot to snap a photo before finishing every last bite! It was an absolute triumph of a meal. I am officially obsessed and will most certainly be back with my camera ready next time read more

Dining as the sole Caucasian representative in any establishment is a sign of promise. One left turn through the sliding doors of Saraga Grocery and this pearl sits waiting. Comprised of some communal bench seats and one round table, to dine-in is baptismal. While you sit scanning the space, it's evident that English is held secondarily to the vast majority nearby. Places like these ignite my desire to persist in learning. Like a Pabst Blue Ribbon or roadside Waffle House, this experience isn't for everybody. Gifts of peace and low prices are the sweet reward of other's inability to enjoy the gritty side of life. Expect the same crew holding it down here, with the biggest of smiles radiating from the cashier. Somebody who can laugh at me declining chopsticks because "I know myself" is a magnetic honesty that keeps me coming back. She allows the customer to peruse this menu in silence and may kindly tack on some extra bites when you order late enough in the shift. Much love. read more

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How can there be a top 100 restaurant in Indianapolis that I don't know about? I saw that Asian Smack was on Yelp's Top 100 Chinese restaurants. So we jumped in the car and found our way down to the address, which is inside Sagara Market. It's a food stand inside the market! And it's on the top 100 list? It's far from upscale or fancy. The clerk is friendly and tells us to look at the menu. The meals look different from the usual options at my local carry-out. I hear the noodles are made fresh so I asked for something with noodles and the clerk recommends the Beef Noodle Soup. And I also order the Garlic Eggplant. She tells us to sit. There are a couple tables. A huge bowl of soup comes out in about 10 minutes. She brings two smaller bowls for us to share the soup. The soup is filled with beautiful noodles, beef and bok choy. The soup is hot, spicy and delicious and not salty. We love it. The Garlic Eggplant comes out soon after as is super hot with white rice on the side. The eggplant is soft, spicy and flavorful. This is the best eggplant dish that I've ever had. There's way too much food for two people, so I get a to-go box. On my way out, I grabbed a Chinese pancake (stuffed with green onion) to go. The pancake is kind of a hand pie. It's tasty. So the food is a definite 5 stars. The service is super friendly, but basic. The atmosphere, well let's just say that there's a definite street vibe. I'm guessing most people pick up to-go. The parking lot is atrocious - an ice covered mess. I'm still giving Asian Snack a 5 stars it is the best Chinese that I've had in Indiana, for sure. But you've got to look past the food stand, grocery store and parking lot to get to the 5 stars. read more

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When a quick decision ends up being a good one. Had heard about this place on Yelp. Was in the area and decided to give it a try. My pork dish was delicious. Very spicy but not too much for me. Took beef noodle soup to go. Daughter praised it as close to one we got in San Diego. Not a fan of the water fountain thing, but I get it. I will return! read more

Asian Snack - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ok - be prepared this is like a food court spot in an international grocery store. Great friendly staff. Multiple tables and expected communal seating when situation calls. We got the Sichuan beef noodle soup, braised eggplant, and the beef stuffed pancake. Soy milk comes in a plastic container but is unsweetened so that you can add at the table to your liking. They'll also heat it up for you. Also got the durian pastries to go. read more

Asian Snack - durian puff - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The tenderness and quality of beef chunks can be a hit and miss at times. But when it comes to flavor, their spicy beef noodle soup is one of the better ones I have found in the Indy area. Paired with their chive pancakes doused with vinegar and you get an excellent meal as you watch people do their shopping, produce section, inside Saraga. read more

Stopped in with family and we tried a little bit of everything. The har gow was fresh and not too sticky, and the egg tarts were warm and flaky. I loved the variety every dish felt unique and flavorful. The carts kept coming around with lots of options. Staff was friendly and explained a couple dishes we hadn't tried before. It got crowded pretty fast but they handled it well. Would definitely come back for another weekend brunch. read more

Asian Snack - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Huge beef noodle for 10 dollars price. The amount of beef in the bowl is a lot too. This broth has a mix of chili oil but I think most of people can handle this low level of spicy. The noodle is different than ramen noodle if you are ramen fan. It's more soft and not chewy as much. Give it a try ! Ps. They have Chinese snacks too. Try check it out over the weekend. read more

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This place has been on my list for a LONG time and I finally tried it! I wish I had looked at more pictures on Yelp to help guide me with ordering. I asked the gentlemen taking orders what he recommended, but his dominant language was not English and he had a difficult time understanding me. A very kind customer came over for a few minutes to try and help translate and he actually recommended a few things. We ordered the spicy fish soup, steak buns, pork sandwich and the bean cake. The spicy fish soup was my favorite out of everything we ordered. There are many other interesting things I would like to try. I wish they had a menu with descriptions of each item to make it easier to order. read more

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This is some of the best food around! Every dish we tried was full of flavor and we will for sure be back many times.

As a Chinese person, I will say this is very authentic! Great food and very large portions. The cook is very friendly and love to chat with you. The service is awesome, giving the vibe of family own small restaurant. Very recommended!! Get the JianBing and Baozi! read more

Asian Snack - Jian Bing - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Pretty tasty northern Chinese food with seasonal price. Love their beef pancake and the Sichuan beef noodle soup. I just had lunch and ordered food there for later. They packed the noodle separately from the soup and I mixed them together after warm up. read more

This place is located inside Saraga International grocery store, right across from the produce section. I ordered the spicy fish soup which came with a generous portion of perfectly cooked rice. The soup wasnt too spicy. Nowhere close to even a serrano level but just enough to give it a kick. Its loaded with veggies that werent overcooked. Highly recommend. The chive pancake was loaded with chives, cooked well. It had a bit of a seafood flavor IMO, FYI. Their hot chili oil is fantastic!!! Not too spicy, crisp chili, and you can taste the addition of herbs. They put the oil, soy, vinegar, salt, and sugar on each table and theres a water cooler for customers to help themselves. Great customer service. read more

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Visited with my family on a Monday night. Initially, locating the restaurant was a bit confusing as the GPS directed us to the international market. However, we soon discovered that the restaurant was actually located inside the market. Once inside, we found an authentic and no-frills atmosphere with small seating arrangements. Decor: simple decor and small seating. The yelp pictures look like its a bigger restaurant but currently it only has a table that seats 4 and a bench that can seat 12 Service: We received friendly and accommodating service from the staff, who were attentive and provided helpful suggestions. Food Presentation: Dishes arrived very quickly. The chinese pancake was prepared in front of us Food Taste: We ordered the chinese pancake with fried dough stick, mapo tofu, and hot and sour rice noodle. everything tasted authentic and tasty. read more

Asian Snack - Mapo tofu - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I've been here a few times now. The food is very good. However the last time I was there, a few days ago, I got food poisoning that rendered me bed bound for a few days. Still recovering now. No matter how good the food is, I won't be back again. read more

After not being able to travel for so long, we made a little trip to Saraga Market. The international grocery store offers fruits, veggies, snacks, meats, cheeses, teas and candies from around the world. It's awesome. It also as a little Chinese restaurant in the front of the grocery. Asian Snack is literally a hole in the wall in this grocery store. When we stopped by, there were tons of handmade buns set out that looked really beautiful. I ordered the fried beef noodles and we only had to wait for about ten minutes. The noodles and sauce were supppppper good and didn't hurt my stomach from too much oil. Check! The beef however was super fatty to the point that there were chunks of fat. I ended up eating just the noodles and still enjoyed it alot. I'd choose a different meat if you're ordering the dish. read more

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This is a small, hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant inside Saraga market. It's by no means fancy but the food is authentic, super tasty, and come in generous portion sizes. We usually get takeout but they offer a few dine-in tables as well. Our favorite thing to get here is the griddled fish slices - fragrant and intensely flavorful. This dish is executed excellently and always a home run. All you need with it is hot white rice *chefs kiss*. The other dish we got this time was the grilled lamb with cumin. They definitely don't skimp on the spices with this one! The lamb isn't gamey at all and the accompanying onions and green bell peppers were a great combo. The mapo tofu is also delicious here. They add quite a bit of peppercorn which makes it tasty but also potentially overwhelming for those who aren't used to it. Overall, this humble spot is a great option for authentic Chinese cuisine. Highly recommend the griddled fish, that dish has always delivered for us! They also make homemade pastries with fillings like red bean, meat-filled pancakes, breakfast crepes, and silken tofu as well. Lots of great options! read more

Asian Snack - (From top left, counterclockwise) mapo tofu, griddled fish slices, and grilled lamb with cumin. Pea shoots were homemade. - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The closest thing I know to true Asian street food in Indy. Bao Si (Rice flour steamed buns) are a staple on route to subway and portable. These are chinese breakfast with vegatable or pork ball inside. Also popular here is the Beef Noodle soup and Lo Mien Zu Ro (Beef Fried noodles) which is also one of my favorites. Hen Hao Zhong Fan Dien. (Very good lunch restaurant). Gong Xie!! read more

Posted a review for this place under Saraga... ...this is legit beef noodle soup and leek cakes. Get the Sichuan beef noodle soup if you like it hot. read more

The location is hard to find, in a supermarket, not strictly a food court, the price of the food is acceptable, the taste is not pure Chinese food, but modified using local tastes. The only thing I didn't like was that the steamed buns were cold, like they came out of the fridge and I needed to heat them up to eat them. read more

Asian Snack - Steam buns are cold. - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Asian Snack is an unassuming, adventurous foodies oasis. Though I've been to Saraga dozens of times, I've always looked over this place until recently; fortunately. They offer an impressive variety of authentic Chinese dishes, ranging from beef noodle soup to sautéed pork kidneys. I've had the duck necks, chicken feet, and beef shank. Everything was great. These dishes I've had parallel the quality that I've experienced at full service, brick and mortar Chinese restaurants. The staff here is friendly, and they have plenty of seating for patrons to take a break from shopping to grab a bite. Most things are prepared ahead of time, so food prep is fast. If you'd like a quick, delicious Chinese tapa or an authentic meal to take home cold, or warm after shopping, or going to Saraga just to visit Asian Snack; you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend Asian Snack. read more

Best authentic Chinese restaurant in Indiana! Amazing food at reasonable price you won't get disappointed on any dishes read more

Asian Snack - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is probably THE best Asian food I have ever had in Indy! The food was seasoned to perfection, cooked well and the spice levels weren't overwhelming. They are very friendly and gave fast, courteous service. It's located In an international grocery store so if you have to wait you can do some shopping read more

Asian Snack - Steamed fish with chili oil OMG! So good!!! - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This is located inside the Saraga grocery store on the left side when you walk in. It doesn't look like much but they make some very delicious food at very reasonable prices. Sichuan beef noodle soup - wow. Broth is delicious. Noodles are cooked perfectly and generous. Beef is soft and plentiful as well. It's very filling and perfect on a cold rainy day. Shredded pork with smoked tofu - it has a light smokey flavor. Lots of vegetables too. I asked for them to add spicy peppers for me bc I prefer spicy food and they obliged willingly. Griddled fish slices - it's quite spicy but not unbearable. I could taste a hint of sweetness in the dish. The overall flavor was good but I wasn't sure what kind of fish it was. I'd probably try griddled beef next time instead. Pie with chives filling - don't worry if they don't have any on display. They can make them to order. Veggies inside taste fresh. The flavor reminds me of food I've tried in Shanghai. Delicious. Give them a try. 2 for $4 is a great deal. I'm looking forward to going back again soon so I can try their other dishes. read more

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Very authentic Chinese food！！！Wonderful tastes！！Owner and waitress can speak Chinese 美区留子必来，家的味道！！ read more

Asian snack is a lovely little shop inside of Saraga. They serve a huge range of classic comfort Chinese food that includes pig ears, noodle soups, rice dishes such as fish in hot oil, amazing wings, etc. Many of the foods are what traditionally Chinese people would order; asian snack is really a hole in the wall that seemingly teleported into Saraga from China! The beef noodle soup was hearty and filling, the wings were crispy and spicy, the pig ears crunchy and savory, there's just too much home like charm to their dishes! All the dishes are also priced much lower than an actual restaurant i would expect to spend $10-15 per person read more

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if our favorite Chinese spot wasn't closed on a Monday we were craving it, I don't know if we would have discovered this gem! to the left as soon as you walk into the Saraga International Grocery; very friendly gentleman at counter. ready to try more menu options!!! read more

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Asian Snack inside Saraga is back open! I celebrated their re-opening by ordering a delicious Jiang Bing, which is listed on the menu as "Chinese Breakfast". Think of it as a Chinese invention that is part burrito, part crepe, and all delicious. In the middle is a deep fried dough stick called youtiao, which is a common breakfast in mainland China. This helps hold the Jiang Bing together. They will add some spicy sichuan sauce request. read more

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Probably the best home made noodles in Town. I always order strifry vegetable noodles and order a 2nd dish. There pork,chicken are very tender. read more

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This little hole in the wall (barely an exaggeration), is just to the left as you enter Saraga. Seating is very limited, so you may want to consider getting to-go or sharing a table with strangers. When we're feeling lazy, we often order a large amount of steamed buns and freeze them to warm up at home (they warm up nicely in a microwave). The limited menu is similar to northern Chinese cuisine (I think their signature snack is from Tianjin). One thing that is fun to try is their freshly made soy milk. You may want to add sugar to taste, but it's very good served warm and drunk out of a bowl. Credit cards are accepted. The staff is very accommodating. I witnessed them taking orders by people pointing at pictures. read more

Asian Snack - Baozi - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food here is delicious, quick, fresh and simple. I get takeout at least 3-4 times a month here. Service is great!

This hole-in-the-wall is likely the best Chinese food you will get in Indy. The beef noodle soup is the best I've had outside of Taiwan or homemade. You HAVE to try this when you come here. It is seriously to die for. I also ordered a chive pancake and it is so nostalgic for me. My mom used to make these, and they are ridiculously good here. The prices are also so cheap! I got the beef noodle soup and the chive pancake for $10 total. A steal!! Also this restaurant is inside Saraga supermarket. There is not a lot of seating, a few small tables that seat 2-4 and one large table that can probably seat 8. It is super convenient to do your grocery shopping here and sit down for lunch as well. This is probably my new favorite restaurant in Indy, and I will be back to try more dishes off the menu! read more

Asian Snack - Chive pancake! So good. - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Friendly staff, and decent food for the price! We got combination stir fried noodles, grilled lamb, and pancake. Definitely hit the spot and I'll be returning to try out all the other things on the menu! Wish it was available via food delivery service, but takeout (and getting swayed by all other things in Saraga) will do for now! read more

Easily some of the best Chinese food you can have in Indianapolis. Something that is hard to find. A friend had told me to come for a while but never made a trip to visit. Finding good quality Chinese in Indy is so hard. Coming from California, this is a nice treat. It's located inside Saraga International Market to make it easier for you to find. The seating is nothing fancy but it does the job. I got the Doible Cooked Pork and Fried Dumplings for my first time. Already planning to go back for the Garlic Ribs and Stamed Buns. Photos next visit read more

I got one literal piece of meat in my to go beef noodle soup and I'm not exaggerating

Every trip I make to Saraga involves a pit stop here. They say don't shop while you're hungry, so this is my strategic solution. This is as traditionally authentic as it gets when it comes to Chinese food in Indianapolis. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, from the beef noodles to the bao buns. Prices are fantastic, and most of the food is made to order. read more

Asian Snack - Pig Ear Salad - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Called the restaurant to ask about vegan / vegetarian options, and the lady was super honest and helpful. I got the Mapo tofu (no meat) with salt and pepper tofu (it's on their menu as spiced salt tofu) and both were super tasty! I would definitely call this place vegan friendly. My partner got the chicken wings and the steamed fish in chili oil, and he loved his! We will be back for sure read more

Asian Snack - Vegan mapo tofu and spiced salt tofu - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We love Asian snack for the authenticity. This isn't American Chinese, so don't expect to find general tsao's chicken here. Before I met my husband (who is American Born Chinese), I really hated "Chinese food", or what I thought was Chinese food. I couldn't stand the deep fried meats in overly sweet and sticky sauces. I thought it was all icky. That's because I wasn't exposed to true Chinese cooking, which is now my favorite type of food and What you'll find at Asian snack is the type of food you'll make in a Chinese household or get at a family gathering. I really enjoy their beef noodle soup (think Chinese pho) and their tomato egg (a standard dish in a Chinese household). I wish I could replicate their tomato egg, but they have some magic I can't produce at home. The only negative would be lack of seating, but it's located inside a grocery store so there isn't much to expect in the first place. read more

Inside supermarket. Incredible food. Don't be scared. Come down and eat. Spicy and fresh. read more

Asian Snack - Food - Chinese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great food inside Saraga. We tried several dishes and were pleased with all. Prices were reasonable