Love what this restaurant is all about! I will say, it takes time, so don't rush the process.. sit back and enjoy. I appreciate the effort and all that goes into what they're doing. You can't find restaurants like this anymore. So glad we have one close and that's accessible. Thanks for all you guys do. Support restaurants like these!!! read more

Let me start off by saying I had really high hopes for this new fancy vietnamese restaurant. I grew up in California in a traditional Vietnamese household (my aunt owned a Vietnamese restaurant) so I'm very empathetic to new small business owners. We ordered a lot of items - everything was ok - the best and most memorable was the pho (I will say it's the best pho in Indy) that's why they get 4 stars- they lost a star due to lack of details. It is a new place and they are still working out the kinks. I'm looking forward to visiting again in the future and I hope to see improvements. read more

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Eating Fresh has delicious Vietnamese food and boba tea! It was great to try a new style of cuisine that I haven't eaten much of. Service was a bit slow, but we weren't in a rush. read more

Ordered the Bo La Lot and it was flavorless, and was surprised to see that it came with no noodles and sparse veggies (an expectation for the dish) Unfortunately, service was no help with ordering and was very slow. Nuoc mam here is not my favorite and I wouldn't come back. read more

My First time going to a Vietnamese restaurant. Bougie is the best word to describe their menu. We ordered 3 different types of plates and to be honest I expected more. The Roasted Duck Banh Mi was flavorful but not with $17 for me. The Short Rib Rice Dish was good. It was seasoned well but we made it a premium, more meat, and it didn't seem like much was added. Spicy Beef Noodle was a level 3 and my friend said it would've been one level up but he enjoyed it. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. It wasn't very busy when we got in. They have a nice bar and a couple big screens to watch the game. It was nice and I enjoyed the food but I don't think the price matched the meals we had. read more

Love this place! Deepest, richest broth and the owner/chef never seems to get rattled with tons of diners enjoying the fresh Vietnamese dishes! It seems it's only him and maybe one assistant yet the food is artistically displayed and deeelicious! read more

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Great food- very fresh and tasty! Enjoyed our service- we stayed for quite awhile- the owner even came out to say hello!! Lots of options- can get a reasonably priced tasty pho (one bowl is enough to share or take home for later) and /or appetizers or take it up a notch for a hot pot or cook your own meal (like Benihana's but more personal) that's a bit more $ but we had such a great time - it's was worth it to us!!! Thanks Eating fresh for a great Saturday date night with friends! read more

The best Vietnamese food I have had in Indianapolis so far! Forgot to take pictures of everything...got the fresh rolls which had a good amount of shrimp pork and vegetables. The peanut sauce it was served with was nice the thick. We got the papaya salad with tofu. It was served with rice crackers. Perfect amount of spicy and sweet with nicely toasted tofu. We all got the garlic chicken wings which were sooo good. You didn't really need a sauce with them they were so flavorful and juicy. Then we got the bbq pork banhmi, the duck banhmi, and the roasted pork and egg stew which was served with rice. the bahnmis were the best I have had in Indy. A good amount of meat with mayo and pickled veggies. But let me tell you the pork and egg stew will keep me coming back over and over and over. It was so flavorful yet light, the pork was extremely tender and even the egg had so much flavor !!! Also don't sleep on the egg coffee. So unique and rich!! read more

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If there is an option for 0 stars, I'd rather put that. My family and I went here for a Monday night dinner. We hadn't seen each other in a few weeks due to busy schedules. The restaurant had one sever on duty and almost positive no chef. The place had 5 tables, but the services was horrible. Got food before we got waters, had to approach only employee in restaurant to get appetizers going, paid as the employee poured us our waters. The food was also incredibly bad. In the short time we were there ordered spring rolls and chicken wings, took one bite and tasted terrible. Horrible experience, paid for what we ordered and cancelled what had yet to come out. Didn't understand if it was understaffed due to COVID or just not ready to be in such a populated area. The restaurant put us all in such a bad mood one ended up leaving, will never recommend as a spot to hit in BR. The rest went to Flatwater down the street and had an amazing end of the night. read more

Food is amazing. Service was great. Could absolutely do without the giant TVs on. Kind of ruined the ambiance.

What a great find! The food was phenomenal! A diverse menu with a lot of options. Plenty of vegetarian options if that's your thing. Loved how they use the space very warm atmosphere. The Beef Stew was full of flavor with a kick! Pho was just what I needed on this rainy day! Must try the beef wrapped in wild betel leaf the juiciest most flavorful starter! The server and chef/owner was so helpful in explaining the dishes and familiarizing us with Vietnamese dishes. We will definitely be back!! read more

Ricky...a great chef, a great waiter, a great owner! My experience made me feel as if I were at his house lol. His passion for food, culture, and customer service is evident in everything he does. Ricky listened attentively, explained and offered suggestions. My lunch order consisted of egg rolls and seafood pho (shrimp only). I'm not a Vietnamese food connoisseur, but the egg rolls and pho were delicious and filling. The pho side plate with veggie toppings was a great touch. read more

The absolute best Vietnamese restaurant in Indianapolis. Every dish was beautifully presented and delicious. Don't let the name of this restaurant deter you. Yes, the food is fresh, but the combination of meats, vegetables, noodles and sauces is also unique and incredible. read more

This new place has great people creating a lovely experience. Their homemade lemongrass spice is sooooo good! We asked to buy some !! Go visit read more

Eating Fresh - Fresh chopped ingredients! Such good Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This is a new upscale Vietnamese restaurant in Broad Ripple. The food is amazing - we had The chicken lemongrass hot pot. Service was wonderful - the chef came out twice to ask if everything was good. The restaurant has a beautiful, warm interior AND the restaurant is right across the street from a public parking deck. We will definitely be back! read more

We had a great time this afternoon. This was our second visit and we enjoyed just as much as the first time. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food! We ordered vegetarian egg rolls, (#22) steak and eggs, (#35) beef in wild betel leaves plate, and lastly the pandan honey cake! read more

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Delicious food, high quality, friendly staff & owners! Familiar pho & Bahn mi, yummy meats, awesome new things to explore (the egg coffee!?) You need this in your tummy. read more

The beef was filled with flavor along with the pho, this place isn't cheap because of it's high quality. The waiter was incredibly welcoming and nice. There was a nice atmosphere and the place was very clean. read more

Eating Fresh - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I stopped in to order some food to go. This restaurant is gorgeous and should be ate in, but i sat at the bar while I waited. There were so many meat options for banh mi that all looked wonderful. With help from the waitress, I selected the duck banh mi. This was the best banh mi I have ever had. The pate is house made and also the best I have ever had. I wanted goi rolls and the waitress suggested beef for my meat option, they were also delicious with an amazing dipping sauce. I had a sugar cane juice while I waited which was fabulous. Eating Fresh is absolutely in my top three Indianapolis restaurants now! read more

We've had this on our list to try for a while- and finally made it there today for lunch (sans kids). They did a lot of work to make the interior as cool as it is, each table has a hot pot/cook top, which is unique in Indy. We'll have to come back for one of those meals. My husband tried the sugar cane drink, which was super fresh and delicious. We shared an order of 2 grilled spring rolls with pork, which were made to order, fresh and crunchy and the dipping sauce added the perfect flavor. We both had the noodle bowl, hubby with beef mine with pork. It came with a side of special fish sauce, which I used sparingly, but added the some of the spicy lemongrass paste that was in a jar on each table- That added a heat and depth of flavor that was **chef's kiss**. Such fresh food, excellent flavor and balance of texture. We will certainly be back to try other items- including the table top cooking option and pho on a cool weather day. read more

The food was amazing. Very authentic, traditional, Vietnamese comfort food. The host and the chef were so welcoming and warm. Coming from California, I was really blown away by the quality. We had the egg rolls, pho, house special banh mi, spicy beef noodle, and the grilled pork with noodles. All were fantastic. read more

I'll start off with the good, which is the food. I have no complaints about that. The restaurant itself was also decorated nicely. I have to admit, this is the second time that I've tried the place. The first time, the party that I was with, we decided to walk out because we had waited a good 45 min before getting water. This was also at the time when it first opened. Understood that there are a few kinks that need to be worked out. Having waited at least 6 months, we decided to try again. This time, we watched another family walk out as they were not served for at least an hour. We saw another lady wait a good 45 minutes before anyone took her order. The dishes at our table were not served together. My food, while good, was cold. Our friend's pho was forgotten to be put in, but luckily it came out quick after we mentioned she did not receive her food. I had also placed a to go order, which I waited an extra 45 minutes before it was ready and this was after multiple times inquiring about the order. Both the chef and waitress were kind. I wish they had one additinal waiter to help, which may make their service better. read more

My family and I are from California. We have been having a hard time finding places to eat that take pride in their food and service. Food was fresh, hot, and flavorful. Service was attentive and inviting . The restaurant was very clean with a nice calming ambiance. We ordered the steak pho as recommended by the waitress, egg rolls, bbq pork bahn mi, and the soup of the day. Everything was delicious! read more

Eating Fresh - Steak Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I wouldn't have thought by the name of this business it was the type of food it actually was. Such a nice clean space with an open kitchen. The food was good and fresh (hence the name) but I thought it was a little pricey for the amount of food. The staff was nice though for my to go order! read more

So tasty! Would go back to try other menu items. Clean resturant. Good service. We had the tofu Bahn mi.

Not sure what the service experience is as a seated customer, but as a door dasher, I wouldn't recommend taking orders. Was told it would be an additional 5 minutes and it ended up being 18. That's okay, if they would have been up front so I could reassign the order as we get paid by delivery and @ 20 minutes of wait, they cuts into our hourly wage. read more

Food was amazing! In particular the appetizer - Thịt Bò Nướng Lá Lốt (#83) - isn't found at most Vietnamese restaurants and is definitely worth a try. The restaurant looks very nice and is set up more as a fine dining experience, but we still had great kid-friendly service. Definitely will be back! read more

We had such an amazing time here! We the beef hot pot for four which was absolutely delicious. The name is accurate - everything was super fresh and they even brought out extra for us on the house! Our waitress was attentive but gave us plenty of time to enjoy & relax. It was truly a delicious meal and a great laid back night with family. Toward the end of the night Ricky, the chef, gave us a preview of what they were cooking up for the next day.. it looked SO phenomenal. Can't recommend this place enough and we are excited to come back. read more

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Finally tried Eating Fresh today and it did not disappoint! Place is beautiful with a very inviting upscale atmosphere. Our waitress, Nerlande, was very sweet and attentive and offered great suggestions. She made my husband the best fresh lime soda that he will be craving until we go back. It's a must try. We started with egg rolls that were so lite and crispy. I had the #34 Rice Noodle Bowl with Beef and it it was fantastic. The beef was crispy yet tender just the way it should be . My husband had the Roasted Pork Banh Mi. The bun was soft inside and crispy outside just the way he likes it. The Pork was wonderfully tender. We will absolutely be going back. Thanks for being in my neighborhood! read more

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This place place is by far THE BEST Vietnamese restaurant in all of Indianapolis. The beef broth based phos are to die for. It's so clean yet flavorful without being too rich. I typically add a little hoisin or siracha to balance hinge out but this one tasted so clean and pure I just can't do that to it. The banh mis are also delicious! I've had the special and duck and my heavens is it great. This place also has so many traditional Vietnamese dishes you just can't find at other locations even on the west or east coast sometimes ex: beef and bittel leaf. The prices are a bit higher than most in terms to Vietnamese restaurants and I've been to a bit all around the states but with the branding and ambiance they are going for with the splash of extravagance it's worth the experience This place deserves more visitors to come and try it. The chef / owner talks to each and every guest that I've seen here and personally asks how is your dish. You have a greeter and server and the service level is definitely up there. I do see a bit of why there's little foot traffic here as it doesn't fit into the demographic of broad ripple maybe better fit for downtown but this place is sooooooo good and you should at least try the pho once here. Huge stamp of approval from a certified Vietnamese (my boyfriend) read more

Truly amazing Pho! One of the most developed broths in a bowl of Pho I've had. My husband and I have tried so many different phos across the country and this one is a winner. I recommend that everyone comes here! Also the owner served us and was very kind. Will be back soon! read more

It feels like I have been waiting for years for this place to open We started with the egg rolls which were fresh and delicious. I had the bun bo hue which was very good, lots of noodles and meat. The spice level was great. There are lots of choices on the menu, with a few still unavailable as they are getting up and running but you are able to see that online. The server was very nice and professional. The ambience was pretty and clean. I hope people give this place a chance so it can survive in that location! read more

service was comically bad, I'm sorry to say. servers kinda disappeared on us, told us they would tell us what was in the dim sum throughout the meal and then did not speak another word to us, workflow seems disorganized..? dim sum was not the best, if you're going to eat here get the pho, two of our party of 5 never got water, not enough table settings, they seemed understaffed or Something. read more

Overall it was an underwhelming experience and it seems like the restaurant is still trying to find it's identity. The interior was a little confusing, it looked set up to be a sushi bar, but had tables ready for hot pot as well. There are 2 huge TVs, one playing a loop of random world cities the other had reggaeton playing. We ordered a few appetizers and a bowl of pho. The spring rolls tasted pretty average, but I appreciated the homemade effort of the rolls. We also ordered the sausages wrapped in roasted grape leaves and the fish sauce chicken wings. While both were good, we found that lemon grass hot sauce/paste that was on the table was key to adding much needed flavor to everything we had. We put it in the peanut sauce for the spring rolls and the dipping sauce for the sausage rolls. The pho was also decent, but, again, it was helped tremendously by the lemongrass hot sauce. The prices for the pho were pretty steep compared to other Vietnamese restaurants in the city. read more

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Have had both lunch and dinner here- both were not good experiences. Food was sub par, server was nice but clueless. Pho- overpriced for the quality. Bun Mi- they shouldn't have this food on their menu, sandwich was horrible and made me question if I was eating Fresh Vietnamese or left over/freezer bag food. Skip this place. read more

YUM!! Had fried tofu, the fried egg rolls, and beef pho and everything was really yummy! Super cute inside and the staff were all super nice read more

Eating Fresh - Fried tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Overall, we enjoyed our visit. We started with the banh bao which was good. I had the sizzling pancakes which were delicious. My daughter had the beef short rib pho. The meat was a bit tough and the broth was too salty for our tastes. We had reservations because it was a Saturday night and we were on our way to a show but I don't think we needed them. We were seated at a window table and served right away. However, as the restaurant got busier, we were never checked on again - meaning our water was never refilled and none of our dirty plates were taken away. We sat for a good 15 minutes before I could get someone's attention to get our check. I couldn't tell if our server was just being polite and letting us sit, or if she was too busy to get to us as it seemed she was the only one on the floor taking orders. As stated before though, we enjoyed our meal and would try this restaurant again. read more

Tried it for the first time tonight with a friend and honestly considering going back tomorrow with my husband for our date night! I got the #27- some sort of spicy noodle dish, the broth was flavorful and perfectly spicy. I tried my friend's #1 and it didn't have the spice I love but was incredibly flavorful and rich as well, I may order it and add some spice next time :) It was well decorated. Service wasn't particularly quick, but I wasn't in a hurry at all so I was fine with that. Will be back! read more

I will reiterate what others have said in their reviews. The atmosphere and food is terrific. The bahn mi bread is crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Overall, the lemongrass chicken bahn mi was great. I enjoyed my lime soda. Our service was friendly but largely absent. The worst part was that we did not receive one of two entrees. Unfortunately, we had to leave bc we were on a schedule to see a play. I would go back to Eating Fresh bc the food we had was delicious but I would keep in mind that it is a longer dinner experience, and I do acknowledge that mistakes happen. read more

This place is really close to us, in the heart of Broad Ripple, so we had to try it. For starters, it is visually striking--arguably the most attractive restaurant in town. We enjoyed the food, and can't wait to take our friend who is a huge fan of Vietnamese cuisine. Fine place for a date night. read more