I can never remember to take photos of meals I decide to review as an afterthought. I just started…read morefrequenting the Slipper Noodle last month and have been back five times. This last time I went on a Sunday to kill some time. I ordered the Double cheeseburger with bacon. Bruh!!! Honestly, that might have been the best burger of my life. I ordered it medium well and it came out firm but juicy with good smoke flavor and the bacon was real bacon - thick and fatty, not thin and tasteless. I highly recommend it. Their fries and onion rings are both good.

I feel like a trip to Indy is probably not complete without a visit to this place…read more It's historical, the oldest continuously operating bar or something. The inside is very quirky and dive-bar-esque. We happened to be in town during St. Patty's day weekend so they had some themed drink specials. We both very much enjoyed the shamrock shooters. They had baileys in them. I couldn't tell you any other ingredient. Staff were friendly. Food that I did not consume but observed others consuming looked decent enough.

Good! Yum. Clean and inviting atmosphere for families. Very fresh and a comfortable stop to…read morestop in and enjoy some Sake and Ramen. Great appetizers as well

Located in Downtown Indianapolis, this is a great place for delicious Japanese Ramen, curry plates,…read morerice bowls, and Asian drinks. I ordered the shrimp and vegetables tempura don, which included an Asian salad. Two pieces of shrimp tempura, a vegetable tempura, daikon, Kim Chee over rice with Asian salad for $12.99! The ramen noodles were $14!

Spoke & Steele, located in downtown Indianapolis, offers a dining experience that beautifully blend…read moreof modern design with upscale food. It sits at the base of the Le Meridien hotel. The restaurant features an extensive drink menu that will suite anyone's pallet. We chose to start with the bread service which was killer especially the honey butter. All of the apps look d amazing but went for the dry rub duck wings with home made ranch. My only critic was I wish there were more than 3. Finished off with the shrimp and grits. Although, I wasn't in New Orleans the spiciness took me back there. The wait staff was great. Even though we were late for the reservation we were seated promptly and had multiple people taking care of us. Spoke & Steele is a must if you are staying in the hotel but also if you want a cool vibe for drinks and great food I would stop by and take a look.

There's brunch... and then there's Spoke & Steele brunch!!!…read moreFrom the moment you walk in, the vibe is giving cozy, elevated, and just the right amount of "I deserve to be here." The seating? Intimate. The lighting? Soft. The whole space feels like a quiet luxury moment tucked right into the city. Now let's talk about what REALLY matters, the food. The shrimp & grits??? Listen... this wasn't just a dish, this was an EXPERIENCE. The grits were creamy, smooth, and perfectly rich, but that sauce layered on top?? Whew. Flavor on flavor on flavor. You've got that deep, savory, slightly smoky profile with juicy shrimp, sausage, and those pickled onions cutting through everything with the perfect tang. Every bite felt intentional. Like somebody knew what they were doing in that kitchen. And can we talk about how beautiful it was plated?? Because yes, I absolutely appreciated the aesthetics before I even picked up my fork. Paired it with a simple coffee moment, sitting by the window, and honestly... it felt like a reset. Not rushed, not loud, just good food, good atmosphere, and a chance to actually enjoy it. If you're looking for a brunch spot that feels a little more elevated, a little more intentional, and delivers on both flavor and experience. This is it. 10/10. I'll absolutely be back!!!

The restaurant is very conveniently located in the downtown Indianapolis area. I was in town for a…read moreconference and was able to walk from the convention center to the restaurant for lunch! The restaurant has a very cute aesthetic and plenty of seating whether you wanna sit at a table or at the bar. It was a little bit of a busier time when we came for lunch, but it didn't take our group too long to be seated. They have plenty of options if you have a taste for sushi or if you want a regular protein based entrée with rice I also appreciate that there were a lot of veggie options for non-meat eaters. I had a dish with broccoli and shrimp and it had great flavor and the portion size was perfect. It also came with a small side salad or soup before your entree came out.

4.30.26 We were downtown Thursday night and decided to try Mt Fuji. It looks appealing on the…read moreoutside and, walking in, also has nice booths, some tables, and a unique, beautiful, large bar/sushi counter. The restaurant presents like a higher-end sushi house, but this is a little mismatched with the slightly loud 80s pop tunes streaming from the speakers. It seems like instrumental soft Japanese stings would be more appropriate. Also a little mismatched in the ambiance is a giant TV screen on the back wall (near out table), and large TVs over the bar area. They just don't "look right" with the tables and interior décor. The menu seems on par in price and offerings for similar-style sushi houses. We split edaname($6), I got the sushi dinner ($23) and hubs got the special lobster & seafood clay pot ($36). I drank water and he had 1 diet coke, so everything with tax + 20% tip came to $90. The food is presented beautifully, and tasted good. Both dinners had choice of soup or salad, and we each got ginger salad. We're lovers of ginger dressing. This one was ok - tasted good but could have used more, as I has lots of un-dressed lettuce in the bowl. My sushi dinner was fine but nothing extraordinary. For the "special" lobster & seafood clay pot, presentation was again beautiful, aroma and taste were good, nice sauce, but it was a little underwhelming in both seafood contents and amount. That being said, we had a small amount of leftovers from the hub's dish (some rice, sauce and veggies), and they present very nice takeout bags with a thermal lining. We actually ended up giving the container of food to a homeless man downtown, so I did not eat the leftovers, and, admittedly, it was not enough for a full lunch. So overall, while the food was very pretty and also tasty, we have a lot of other sushi options that give more bang to the buck for our quantity and atmosphere preferences. #yum #ReviewsByRL

Got this to go while in town. I walked from my hotel. It was not super busy at the time. I was in…read moreand out. I just got chicken fried rice and Thai tea. It was good and flavorful. I normally get other items but wanted keep it simple. I will be back when in town. It was recommended by several people here.

It's a small spot with good food and great energy! The staff was super engaging and the service was…read morequick, even with most of the tables full. My only critique is compared to what I'm used to, I did find the meat portion a little underwhelming. And as for the fried bananas, they were a unique touch! Not necessarily my favorite, but I didn't hate them either. Just something adventurous.

This place is so cute from the outside and a nice chill classy tiki vibe on the inside. We weren't…read moreable to make a reservation because of the popularity but there were cute large couches and chairs to chill at while you wait with a cocktail or mocktail. Even though they were busy the wait was not very long and the host was so nice and I wish I could remember his name. Our server was so nice and kind and made great recommendations. I had the mocktail Nohito and it was sooo cute and delicious! The others had cocktails and a bottle of coke (yes glass bottle)- cute right?! Now we had the Karange tofu and I need that recipe! The crispiest most flavorful tofu outside and nice and soft inside. Couldn't tell it wasn't chicken! We also had oysters. For dinner I had the Katsu Curry and it was on point! And the leftovers were just as delicious. My sister had the Tantanmen and it was sooo good!! I could drink that broth. They do give you options for rice instead of noodles and broth if you like options. We also shared the Glazed tofu and yall it will change your LIFE!!! Cute monkeys hanging out everywhere with beautiful string lights and a classy understated tiki vibe. Please go here if you haven't yet. You'll thank me later

Strangebird is one of my family's favorite places in Indy. We have special occasions there, go to…read morecelebrate little moments, and go on a bad day when we just need a big bowl of comfort food. The drinks, the ramen, the dessert...we love it all, and we love spending our money at a local business. For years now, the kitchen has substituted rice for ramen for me because I have gluten intolerance. I have always asked respectfully, explained why, and said thank you, every single time. Tonight my husband and I walked down to Strangebird for dinner, ordered drinks and dinner, and I had *just* said to my husband that Strangebird has come to feel like a second home. Then the server came out and told us that the chef has decided they will no longer permit any modifications, including those that meet dietary needs. We were out on the quiet patio surrounded by other customers, so on top of being totally blindsided, it was actually pretty embarrassing, too. Folks, let me tell you how much I wish I could just eat the ramen noodles like everybody else. So much food that I love (and in some cases spent years learning to make myself) went out the window forever when my body stopped being able to handle wheat. But at Strangebird, I could still go in and enjoy the depth of flavor in every other component of a bowl of ramen. And that meant the absolute world to me. I'm heartbroken.

My team at work chose sushi for lunch so I took the opportunity to try something different than I…read morenormally would. I really liked the potstickers. They were super flavorful and had a good texture. I appreciated all the vegetarian options on the menu. I don't eat fish so I was a little nervous going on about what options I would have but I was pleasantly surprised. I opted for the vegetable poke bowl. It was so vibrant and loaded with avocado and other toppings. I chose the spicy mayo sauce. I'll definitely be stopping in again and trying some other things on the menu, especially the drinks. We ordered delivery and everything was packaged well.

This spot has impressive sushi!, I also love that you can order at the counter and sit and enjoy, I…read morehad two great sushi rolls, that were fresh and filling, and since it's been so hot, two drinks were needed, I had a great lime boba drink, as well as a refreshing mango bobo drink! The staff was very friendly! Can't wait to go back!

Located in the fun and lively Garage Food Hall…read more My daughter loves ramen and was so excited to give this place a try. She ordered ramen with a miso soup base, pork dumplings, and added chili oil. She was glad she added the chili oil because she said it added just the right amount of spice. I tried it as well and thought it gave it just a little heat - could be easily eaten by anyone. We got the order to go in case we couldn't find a table. They packaged the soup separate from the noodles so her noodles wouldn't get soggy in case it would be a while before she could eat it.

I'm going to want to give this place another try because it has potential to be amazing…read more The service was fast and friendly despite being busy for an event at The Garage Food Hall. I ordered the grilled wings and the edamame. The edamame had real potential but was completely covered in the mayo sauce. Mayo sauce was super yummy but I want less of it. I will order again but sauce on the side. The grilled wings were very good.

I unfortunately was so hungry I forgot to snap pics before diving in…read more We were meeting friends downtown for dinner on Friday night around 6 pm, and we were able to be seated right away! I loved how many good option were on the menu - but that there wasn't an overwhelming amount of things on the menu. To me that means you do certain things well!! I had the kimchi ramen, and everyone else had the spicy ramen. We shared the chili garlic edamame and pan fried dumplings. The chili garlic edamame was SO GOOD and garlicky!! All of us loved our ramen! Flavorful, and not overly spicy. We will definitely be back.

Cute place to eat. Ambiance: 5…read moreFood: 3 Service: 4 (female server was super nice but the male server was not having a good day). Eating inside the honeycomb was a fun experience but the food was on the salty side.

Good option for good and fast pasta!…read more After a sporting event, we stopped in for a quick to go order. There was no line, and we were able to order immediately. We ordered the chicken Parmesan, crispy chicken bacon Alfredo, Mac n cheese and pad Thai. Total was $42 and order took about 10 minutes to prepare. Everything was hot and tasty - not authentic Italian or Asian but good pasta options for fast service.

My daughter was craving noodles of some sort, so I figured Noodles & Company would be a good…read morechoice. There was no line, so ordering was quick and easy, and the restaurant itself was clean and tidy. We ordered the Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Caesar salad, and pot stickers. I thought the pasta was just okay, but my 3-year-old daughter absolutely loved it! It wasn't bad at all -- I'd just probably try a different dish next time. The pot stickers came steamed and were a little slimy for my taste, so I asked the staff if they could take them back. The cashier was super helpful and offered to make another batch and grill them instead. They were definitely much better that way. Overall, my daughter loved this place. For me, though, it was just okay.