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Have heard high praise for Modita and finally made it out last night with a group of 4 for dinner and drinks. Was not disappointed! Everything from the staff to the atmosphere to the food and drink was excellent. Super friendly and knowledgeable waitress. Though the menu is priced on the higher end, it is worth it for the quality. We ordered the kimchi pork belly fried rice, cold noodle salad, beef dumplings, chicken satay, short rib nigiri, egg rolls, shrimp tempura sushi, and shrimp drunken noodles. Sake for the table. I am salivating just thinking about it. Everything was phenomenal!!! I will gladly come back another time.
I love this restaurant. It's one of my favorites in the city! The location is amazing and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very sultry. Perfect for a date night or dinner with the girls. They recently changed their menu and so the dumplings recipe is a little different. I'm kind of sad about that. I hope they bring back the original dumpling recipe! But other than that Modita is 10 out of 10 I recommend it to everyone specifically those Who are willing to try a different style of food.
2.20.26 Hubs knows I love ramen and sushi and we hadn't been here before, so he got reservations to celebrate my 55th. (I mean, my 29+th ...) This was a Friday night are our reservations were for 6:30pm. Modita is on Carrolton next to the Bottleworks Hotel, so there is the street parking and the lot - everything was already fairly corded, but we got a space in the lot. We ended up arrive about 6:15 and the place was probably 80% empty at that time. The interior edges on industrial, but with a darker color palette that feels cozy. We were shown a table in the front room, in the corner, which kind of was disappointing because there were cooler booths and more space elsewhere. So I had a good view of just a wall with freaky monkey wallpaper on it, ha. Water was filled right away and our server came pretty quickly. He said there were no chef specials off menu because they were just coming off devour indy last week. We took a few minutes to look over everything, and I always enjoy asking the servers what is their favorite and why. I am NOT a picky eater, so I will often order whatever they recommend because I like trying everything. We're fans of the Cunningham restaurants, so generally we expect it all to be delicious. I ordered a glass of the Gaspard sauvignon blanc (so delicious ... I ordered another later) and hubs just got a diet coke. We were a little "huh?" when they brought him a glass and a can. The waiter explained that all the other Cunningham properties use (fountain) pepsi products, but , being in Bottleworks ( the historic Coke factory), they use Coke products here. Great ... we like Coke better .. just cans at $3.50 ea. did not fit the ambiance. FOOD! Check out my pics. We got the edamame (wonderful sauce) and uramaki roll to start, then hubs got the shrimp drunken noodles and I got the pork shoyu ramen, which I also had asome leftovers of. For dessert, the Yuzu bar, a nice thick citrusy curd. Everything had a really nice flavor and met expectations of pretty fabulous. My pics are a little dark because the room was quite dim, but I adjusted a bit and I think you'll see how pretty the food was - and it all had very nice flavor. I expect such for a Cunningham restaurant, and, in terms of food, that did not disappoint at all. One downside is that the room was indeed a little too dark, especially at the corner table where none of the overhead lights hit it (the way it was that we could see at neighboring tables). Also, we were right under the speaker and that, plus the general conversation in the room, was quite loud. We basically could not talk to each other without really raising our voices - a lot. Everything came to $165 with free birthday dessert, tax & tip. So ... A+ for the totally #yum food, and this would be a great just regular after work type of place, but for a special occasion ambiance and service levels this does not match some of their other properties. #ReviewsByRL
This place was really cool. I'd come back for the Brussel sprouts for sure. The staff were amazing. Very knowledgeable about their dishes and considerate of the people with allergies or special dietary needs. They also keep you hydrated. Whenever my water go low, within 30-seconds, it was being refilled. Hot towels for your hands when done with your meal (upon request). I ordered the brussel sprouts, chicken egg rolls, and shrimp drunken noodles. Brussels were some of the best I've ever had. The chicken egg rolls were surprisingly filled with more chicken than veggies. Shrimp Drunken Noodles were tasty. A little more spice would've been nice. They served this whipped feta with the Naan bread that was really good. Our table wanted to put that on everything!
This is my wife and I's favorite restaurant in all of Indy. We were lucky to visit last night, and still great as always. We had a reservation at 6:45, and were sat shortly after that time. The place was busy for a Friday night, and was somewhat loud. Our waitress greeted us quickly, and was on top of things throughout the night. I started off with a ginger miso salad, based on recommendations on this page. Personally, I could have went without the $12 salad. I would have paid more like $6 for the amount of actual salad I got. The dressing was good, but nothing extraordinary. I did ask for no cucumbers- I could taste a faint taste of cucumbers on the salad, so think they just took them off after they were already placed. We split some Bao Buns. These were the highlight of the show. The pork on them was thick, the slaw was fresh, and the bao bun itself was fluffy. We split two dishes for dinner- the short rib and the chicken udon noodles. The chicken udon noodles were fantastic- packed full of flavor and tons of toppings in it. The short rib fell a little short of my expectations, but I had high expectations to begin with. We have had the short rib multiple times in the past- and normally it is a hunk of meat, similar to a roast. Now, it is strips of tiny pieces of meat with a bone attached to it. If the owner/general manager is reading this- GO BACK TO THE ROAST STYLE- the strips of meat was too much work to eat. Still packed full of great flavor though. I had the bridge to Anshun for my drink. I had never had Baiju before, but glad I tried it. It was a tangy drink that was also sweet- would say it's a must try. Overall, some changes since our last visit that weren't expected, but overall had a great evening here. Can't wait to return.
I placed a takeout order for eggrolls. As I waited, I noticed that the structure to a private eating area was different. The garage door was opened on a beautiful day. The eggrolls were more slender than I imagined. I like them but they were a little pricey.
Modita has always been great! Recently revamped menu includes 5 or 6 more dishes while keeping the bangers. Great date spot with a warm environment with great service. The move here is to order 3 or 4 dishes and just share everything. Went with Pho Soup Dumplings, Pork Belly Bao Buns, and the Salmon Uramaki roll. All phenomenal. Make sure to hammer as much of the broth in the bottom of the soup dumpling bowl. Need to get back soon to try the new drunken noodles and udon!
Have you ever had food so good that it puts you in a good mood for the next few days? Well that was my experience at Modita. Everything was amazing - the atmosphere, the staff, and the FOOD. next level. We had a bit of everything: sushi, bao buns, miso soup, Mongolian beef, ube ice cream. Yum yum yum. I can't remember the name, but I got the tofu dish and substituted fried chicken, and it might have been one of the best things I've ever eaten. My husband and I came for our anniversary, and it was such a treat. We'll be back for our next big celebration! Highly recommend.
Food: I've been here a few times and even with the updated menu, the food is pretty tasty. I tasted the chicken egg rolls recently and they were perfect. I love the naan garlic bread and the sauces on the side. I shared some other foods w/frenz and they had chicken skewers, fried rice, broccoli and Brussel sprouts - we ate down! I tried dessert, the ube ice cream, for the first time and it was amazing Service: from host to server to even other people working the floor, everyone was polite and clear and very accommodating! Ambiance: it's a very dim lit place with pretty decor and since it's Asian cuisine, there were details that gave that cultural feel.
Busy Friday night but service was great. Be patient as food usually takes about 20-30 min to arrive. Food is really good. Some things can be hit or miss. My family loves this place. Vibes r good. Everything was tasty. They make it spicy upon request. Drunken noodles were really good. I like the chicken skewers as well. Great sauce.
Met a friend here for dinner. Both our first time. Made reservations and everyone was so friendly. Restaurant has a cool, hip and comfortable vibe. Service was amazing in every way all evening long. Shout out to Annabelle who was delightful in every way. There were so many things on the menu we wanted to try. The food was tremendous. Beautifully presented with unique flavors in several standout dishes. Portions were generous too. Chicken egg rolls were solid. The shrimp toast was fantastic and a delightful confluence of textures and flavors. The shrimp noodles dish was tasty. Pork belly baos were very good and filling. Super unique and yummy were the pho soup dumplings. The only mid dish was the garlic miso salad which just didn't hit as well as all the other stuff we got. We had a great evening! Highly recommend!
The food is amazing. I will dream about those soup dumplings. The cocktail menu is deliciously creative. The mocktails are fun and inspiring, allowing any non-drinking members of your party to feel just as included in enjoying everything. But what really cements Modita as somewhere I will visit every time I'm in Indy is the service. Jo and Gabe were extremely personable at the bar, gladly nerding out with us about cocktails and games. The manager Matthew (?) was also very personable and delivered our desert to put the finishing touch on a meal so good it made me forget that I had had a disappointing day at GenCon. Yes, it's pricey enough that you need to be ready to treat yourself. But we've left happy we did so every time.
The bao buns never disappoint! Still continues to be one of my favorite spots. I don't know what it is, but I really feel like I am out of town when I come here, ha. I tried the chicken egg rolls for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! They were packed with flavor, and I loved the sweet chilli dipping sauce that it came with. Yum. Get the ginger miso salad and thank me later! Service was great as always (shoutout to Joe), and cannot wait to be back.
Reviews are largely positive. People praise the creative Asian fusion menu, modern stylish atmosphere, and attentive knowledgeable service. Drinks, including excellent cocktails and mocktails, are also a highlight.
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2 years ago
Absolutely loved my dinner here. I got the soup dumplings, the salmon sushi roll, and the sweet and spicy chicken rice bowl. It was all great, and our waitress was so helpful. My cocktails were good, too! And they give a complimentary birthday dessert. read more
This place was really good. In the bottle works area of downtown Indy. Had to try the soup dumplings, a fav menu item of mine. I've definitely had better and didn't love all the liquid around the dumplings but thought they tasted really yummy. Sushi was delicious. Our service was really good even with having a large group. The environment is super enjoyable and cool as well! Definitely good for all occasions - date night, GNO, visiting with family. We had a big group and we're able to get a private room for the occasion since we had a reservation. read more
3 years ago
Went to Modita for a weeknight date night before going to a show at Gainbridge! It was so quiet to get in and out in about an hour (but not rushed). We had an amazing dinner which we shared featuring the Garlic- Chili Edamame, Grilled Chicken skewers with peanut sauce, Hamachi Uramaki roll, and the Shrimp Tamarind Noodles! It was all so amazing, the Chicken from the Robata Yakitori was a huge stand out for us, along with the Yang Cocktail! Can't wait to go back!! read more
2 years ago
AMAZING EXPERIENCE. Loved the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere. Spent 2 hours here, and it flew by. Highly recommended. read more
Modita is apart of the Cunningham group. I have mixed reviews, both good and bad. As for the ambiance and overall vibe of the place it's a 10/10. It's dim lite and intimate. I love their appetizers and highly recommend the soup dumplings and Korean corn dogs when they have them. The sushi is also delicious although I would like to see less additions and more emphasis on the fish itself. The real downfall of modita in my opinion are the entrees themself. I did not find them to be worth the price on either dining experience. They are good but I wouldn't fork out the money for them, the appetizers are a better route. read more
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Thank you for your review Katie! We have expanded our nigiri section…
2 years ago
Just moved into town and was looking for a nice dinner with a friend. Our service was amazing, I'm so sad I can't remember his name, but he was super nice and very knowledgeable of their menu and had our appetizers coming out in rounds of complimentary taste and suggesting cocktail pairings. Definitely 5/5. The food was delicious: we had the shishito peppers, samosa, bao buns, and fried Brussel sprouts for appetizers. All were portioned for 2-3 people. We just ordered a bunch to try different things and boxed a whole lot. For dinner we got the kimchi rice and steak for my friend. He endorses the juxtaposition of wonderful garlicky sauce against the steak and bok choy and that the kimchi rice was an elevated complexity to a familiar favorite. I had the tamarind shrimp noodles and the tandoori chicken. The shrimp noodles were akin to pad Thai, and the tandoori shrimp was more kebab style. Both were delicious, personally preferred the tamarind shrimp. We drank 4 different cocktails and all were wonderfully crafted across a range of sweet to savory. The Coca Cola chocolate cake was tasty, but for the Coca Cola enthusiasts the chocolate outshined the more subtle cola infusion. The yuzu bar was gorgeously plated and has a taste reminiscent of a lemon bar but with a more fruity flavor. A bit sweet, my only suggestion would be maybe to add whip cream or some other entity (out of my expertise here) to help smooth the sweet bite. Recommend highly, no hesitations. read more
I, along with most other Yelper's agree this place is IMMACULATE! M, myself, Molly Z, and my brother had reservations here for 6 PM and we walked in on the dot and were able to be seated right away. I have been here a few times now, and the consistency that they provide each time from wait staff to the vibes and to the food itself is amazing! KUDOS! We started with the Boa Buns (we did get two orders because they are amazing) and the Pork Soup Dumplings (devoured before a photo was able to be taken - WHOOPS)! M got the 4oz Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Striploin which he said was the top 3 he has ever had -- that is saying a lot! I did make him let me try it and it quite literally melted in my mouth like soft butter - WOW! I got the Ahi Tuna which is my favorite and they always prepare it wonderfully! Quick bit on the Pork Soup Dumplings -- these things are everything! They are full of flavor and thanks to Molly Z, I now know how to eat them -- poke first, sip, and then eat! Obviously, I love this place and I can't wait to go back and try more of their offerings! read more
Another amazing visit to Modita; I'm convinced there is some kind of magic going on at the Cunningham group, because they always turn out delicious restaurants. Modita is the latest addition to the gang, and it's in the bottle works district. The inside is a great set up, dark but not Hollister dark, a plant wall; great art and music. Service is always great, knowledgeable and they take great care of you. The selection of drinks is large, and the cocktails are always fun, I forget the name of what I had, but it was a refreshing combination of carrot and mango with gin, and I enjoyed it. Also had a botanist gin and tonic, if you love gin like me, check out botanist gin. Now for the food. Soup dumplings are great, they are perfect to split with friends and the flavor is delicious and savory. We also got the wagu nigiri, and the wasabi tuna roll, both are fresh and delicious. My main course was deliciously seasoned noodles with shrimp. Since it was a birthday we got a complementary lemon dessert that was perfect if you are dreaming of summer like me. Check this place out! Can't wait to get back read more
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Thank you for your outstanding 5-star review, Sarah! We are so happy…
Pork Soup Dumpling 9/10 probably the best if not one of the best soup dumplings I've had. Came with a sauce that was the perfect amount of spicy and sweet. Dough was soft and there was a good amount of meat on the inside. Dumplings were too big for the spoon so I didn't get much soup. - Pork Kimchi Fried Rice 9.2/10 (Egg, Snow Pea, Bean Sprout, Onion, Carrot) Would definitely get this again! Had a nice light spice at the end. Shrimps were big and yumma. - Shrimp Tamarind Noodles 9.3/10 (Bean Sprout, Cilantro, Candied Peanut, Egg) scrumptious sauce with some EPIC candied peanuts. More green onions would make it probs a 10. Overall very saucy and delicious - Timeless Body 9.2/10 (Botanist Gin, avocado, cucumber, elderflower, lemon, chili oil) chili oil belongs in ALL cocktails. Life has been absolutely changed. If you're scared it's going to be spice don't fear, more of a tangy taste with a little dabble of heat. - Nevertheless 6/10 (Maestro Dobel Blanco, Del Maguey "Vida" Mezcal, Wondermint, maraschino, lemon, rosemary, lavender, orange) really wasn't for me. read more
4 years ago
We came here for a special celebration as our second visit to Modita. The first time we came, we were half and half on the dim sum, loved some and wouldn't order others again. Instead of going for dim sum and to try something new, we started off with the Miyazaki A5 Waygu to share, and this was unbelievably decadent. I was so sad when we cleared the plate! For entrees we ended up splitting the Tamarind Noodles and Short Rib. Both were so flavorful and executed perfectly. The Short Rib was tender. It was really hard to pick between all the entrees but we are happy we got these two. For dessert we got their seasonal pick. It was corn ice cream with miso caramel, and popcorn garnish. This was SO good. I really loved the ice cream, but I wanted more of that miso caramel! Modita is a special treat and we really enjoyed our dinner. read more
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Modita M.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Brittany, and for your 5-star…
1 year ago
Modita had been on my list of new places to try for a while & it was most certainly worth the wait. My wife and I came here with another couple and made our reservations through OpenTable. Upon being seated we started with a round of drinks from their impressive drink program. Everyone loved their drinks (Lady Amalthea, Maelstrom, & Gentle Repose) we really appreciated how each drink had a uniquely delicious flavor. For starters we enjoyed the Bao Buns & Shrimp Shumai which were perfectly prepared & complimented the rest of the meal. I ordered the Faroe Island Salmon which was wonderful & loved the harmony of flavors used in the dish. To top it all off I ordered the Yuzu Bar which was sublime! I would order everything I had again and would recommend it to others. The service we received was great as well and we can't wait to visit again. read more
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Thank you Adrian! We are so thrilled to hear of your wonderful time…
Modita modita, you light up my belly.. okay, I was trying to rhyme but it didn't turn out as expected... Another Cunningham Restaurant Group restaurant for the win. I went to Modita right when it had first opened and was impressed with the interior design, layout, and menu. However, the menu options simply didn't have me leaving saying wow and I felt like many of the options were similar to what I could get at some of my go-to thai restaurants but for half the price. The location is amazing as it is in the heart of the new Bottleworks development. I highly recommend you give yourself time to explore some of the local shops and night life in the area. All of the dishes we ordered were good. I'd have to say my favorite was one of the sushi rolls and the salad though. Fair warning, their fire noodles on their menu as truly fire. Phewwwww were my lips and mouth burning, they were flavorful though (a little on the salty side). You leave with a free plumped lip service which is nice (I hear people pay good money for that service these days). That being said the food was still good and cocktails were tasty as well. I appreciate the cocktails not being too sweet as I always stand by my believe that a good drink melts the ice and tastes a lil' boozy. read more
I had been wanting to try this spot for a while. And it was worth the wait. The only issue was that there were only two of us so we didn't order as many of the items on the menu that we wanted to try. But it gives us a great excuse to make it back soon. I had a sushi roll that the chef suggested. We split an appetizer and my husband loved his bao buns. The location is prime within the bottle Works complex. I highly recommend a date night to pair modita with a massage at Woodhouse. read more
5 years ago
I was super excited when I heard about Modita and it being a Cunningham restaurant. With that being said, I had high expectations. I love all of their dim sum and I would absolutely go back just to make a meal out of these. Their Waygu is also one of the best items on their menu. I tried their A5 Japanese Wagyu Nigiri to start and I have now ordered their Waygu entree twice. We have had a few dishes that have taken off the menu now that were sub par. But recently I have enjoyed everything I've ordered. Their kimchi fried rice and tamarind noodles are easy go-tos. One complaint that I do have is all of their Coke products are bottles with no refills. read more
Modita has done it again. Constantly raising the bar for all Indianapolis restaurants. This place is my absolute favorite dining experience in all of the greater Indianapolis. Every time I go I am never disappointed. Whenever there are occasions to take a group out in Modita is my go to. Their bao buns are my single favorite Dish in Indianapolis. And their soup dumplings are comparable to some of the best dumpling places in Brooklyn. If you haven't checked this place out yet do yourself a favor and get over to Modita. Also the service is 10/10. read more
Cunningham has done it again. This may be the best meal that I've had in Indianapolis. The only reason they get four stars is because we had reservations but had to wait about 20 minutes for our table. Other than that, the service was good and the food was delicious. We started with the crab Rangoon (pictured) which was delicious. Then we had the tangerine chicken and Brussel sprouts for the main course. The two of us shared all items and still had leftovers. I'll be back. read more
Love this upscale CRG restaurant at bottle works. We came for my birthday and it was an awesome experience from the moment we walked in. Highly recommend making a reservation. There are a few public lots that we were able to find parking in. We started with a few cocktails and the menu had so many good options. For appetizers we got the corn dogs and the bao buns. The corn dogs had an Asian twist and they were super unique and delicious. The bao buns were good too but what you would expect at an Asian fusion restaurant. For entrees we got the tangerine chicken and tamarind noodles. Both were very flavorful and we even had a little leftovers to bring home. If I had to choose I liked the noodle dish a little more, was kinda similar to pad Thai. Since it was my birthday we got free dessert which was the yuzu bar and it was so refreshing with the lemon and berry flavors. read more
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Modita M.
Greetings, Katie, and thank you so much for the great 5-star review!…
4 years ago
I can't quit thinking about how impressed I was by this restaurant! I went with a group of friends for Devour Indy. They have a whole vegetarian/ vegan menu (with multiple options!) as well as their traditional Devour Menu. I started with the sanctuary which is a gin based drink and it was pretty good and it looked beautiful. I got the veggie Gyoza and it was served in a delicious chili oil. It had a perfect amount of crispiness to it. I liked that it wasn't served with the typical dipping sauce and was instead served in the chili oil. For my main course I got the Mapo Tofu. It is definitely spicy but that is what I expect with a good Mapo Tofu. My boyfriend,who is Chinese, makes this for me and it's one of my favorite dishes. Modita did a fantastic job! For dessert I got the lychee sorbet and it was a great light dessert to finish off a very filling meal. I will definitely be back to try more dishes here. read more
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Thank you for your 5-star review Brittany! We look forward to serving…
3 years ago
This is my new favorite restaurant in Downtown Indianapolis. I went during Devour Indy with 5 other people. I love doing this because I get to try a little bit of everything! For appetizers, we ordered Edamame, Bao Buns, Korean Corn Dogs, Miso Salad, and Egg Rolls. Out of all these appetizers, my two favorites were the Bao Buns and Edamame. The Bao Buns were perfect! The bun was perfectly fluffy and not too sticky. The pork inside was tender and paired very well with their tasty sauce. The Edamame was a very generous portion and had a tasty twist to the seasoning! For my entree, I order the Salmon. It was a great portion with some tasty sauce, pickled cucumbers, and rice. It was very tasty. Out of all the dishes, my favorite was the Tikka Masala! This came as a big surprise to me, but I loved every bite of it. The Tikka Masala is packed with flavor and zest. A must try. The ambiance was beautiful and the service is great. I would recommend to anyone for a family dinner, date night, or for the Bao Buns! Can't wait to go back. read more
3 years ago
The place is swanky and dimly lit. It is definitely a date night spot and is nearby some other cool spots to grab a drink, like sundry and vice next door! Our waiter guided us through the menu and recommended the tuna tartare, the shrimp and crispy noodle, the bao buns (we got chicken instead of pork). Our waiter said the fried shrimp wonton was trash. Everything was impeccable, especially the boa buns! Will definitely be back! read more
So good!!! Been wanting to check out this restaurant for a while now and finally got the chance. Last dinner with my gals....until next year guys. I love all the food.....and when I go back, for sure the sides e.g. brussel sprouts, fried rice, etc... would be my first thing to order. I love the ambience and the staff are extra friendly and very nice. read more
Cunningham restaurants has done it again!! We had the most amazing evening celebrating a BIG birthday and so glad we chose this place to use that gift card! Fabulous service from Mya, but the entire staff was so friendly and kind. Being temporarily disabled, I was shown such courtesy with staff walking me through the mini elevator and to the accessible entry. Not one but two birthday treats, a glass of sparkling rose and a chocolate mousse dessert. On to the incredible meal. Ginger miso salad, potstickers, bao buns, tuna uramaki and filet yakitori! OMG! The buns were so light and the taste so great! Meal was perfectly paced. I can't wait to go back!! However, beware the valet parking--$25! read more
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Thank you for your 5-Star review Nancy! So glad to see you enjoy our…
I was surprisingly a little underwhelmed by the food here! Nothing was inherently bad, but nothing was great either. The dough on the soup dumplings was a little thick/tough on the top part where it's folded, and the sauce was salty but the meat was bland. The soba noodles had a lot going on. Personally I may not have been a fan because I do not enjoy fusion / Asian "inspired" cuisines. The mixing of flavors to these classic dishes was a little intense! If you're into fusion foods then maybe it's just right for you :) read more
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Thank you for the 4 stars, Andrea! We really do appreciate the…
Very cool atmosphere, great service, & incredible food! We went for the Devour Indy menu & had the bao buns, egg rolls, tangerine chicken, filet mignon, & yuzu bar. Everything was delicious! The drinks (Topaz & Fuchsia) were also very tasty. read more
5 years ago
Let's get right to it - I recommend this place with caveats. My sister and I ordered: 1. Pork Belly Baos 2. Korean Corn Dogs 3. Hamachi 4. Short Rib 5. Extra Rice with soy sauce ($5 why?!?) 6. She had two fruity beers 7. I had hot tea. $105 with a 15% tip. Not bad for (2), but I'm from Seattle and she's been in NYC for (5) years. Ambiance - chic, but not Asian or Pan Asian enough for me. Cool Christmas tree. We were sat in the area directly to the left of the host stand. LOUD. It was full and the longest table behind my chair left in segments with the loudest folks leaving last. My sister said it wasn't so bad. At least we could hear each other. In NYC, she's been in restaurants where she couldn't hear the person across from her (usually due to loud music). The Pork Belly Bao is definitely the winner here. I wasn't so impressed with the Bao Bun through. It wasn't as puffy and firm as I'm used to. Also, all Indy restaurants have this aversion to fat. It's definitely a Midwest thing. That was the leanest pork belly I've ever had (then again I'm Filipino-American and our food is the highest saturated fat of all Asian cuisines haha). MISS - Korean Hot Dogs. I've included a picture of what they should look like. These were like stocky football players instead of lean/long legged dancers. I don't think they used rice flour either. Only Korean Hot Dogs I could find in Indy so worth a try if you're new. Hamachi - interesting Sushi. Better than Sushi Boss (cool concept but avoid their short rib) but worse than Mori (authentic Japanese food). Short Rib - excellent. So tender. Well flavored. Rice - mediocre. Teas - meh. Poor selection. Who wants turmeric and green tea? I'd come here again but would like to be in a quieter spot. I know this place is relatively new. I see it growing. Usually I hate Pan Asian as it tries to do too much. But the Cunningham Group are too class. Keep it up. read more
Another first visit via Devour. Loved: bao buns. I contemplated another order to go for later. Get these. I got the Tangerine chicken. This was a pricier version of Orange chicken without all of the breading. It was a bit salty but it was OK, however, I would've been just as happy with a version from any hole in the wall Chinese place. The yuzu bar was refreshing but seemed more lemon than yuzu. But, it didn't matter; this lemon bar/creme brulee hybrid disappeared despite my claim of being full. The drinks were fairly expensive. My beer(s) were $10 each and my friend's mixed drink was $18. However, the mixed drinks (everyone with a mixed drink got the Jasper) received rave reviews. I'll try one on my next visit. I liked Modita and hope to update all of this when I return for a non-Devour experience. The service was excellent, despite the craziness of being entirely booked for Devour. This place takes care of their customers. I hope to try another dish...and get more bao buns! read more
2 years ago
ambiance of the place is nice. definitely felt upscale and intimate, at least on the weeknight i went. my family ordered a bunch of dishes to share, my favorite being the samosas and the brussel sprouts (so crispy!) i don't love kimchi but the pork kimchi fried rice was really good too. very cool selection of cocktails as well! read more
5 years ago
If you have not tried Modita yet, I highly recommend making the trip soon! I was blown away by the food and drinks and I already cannot wait to go back! We got the Korean Corn Dogs and Soup Dumplings for an appetizer. Then for the main meal I got the Tangerine Chicken which had a little spicy kick to it and it was delicious. The cocktails were also so good, I got the Marble and was very happy with it. The parking is similar to the rest of downtown, there is street parking and some open lots that you have to pay for. We had reservations so we didn't have to wait long for our table. I would highly recommend making a reservation because it was pretty busy by the time we left around 7! read more
Great experience trying Modita for the first time last night. Shout out to Josh who was one of the best waiters I've ever had. The bao buns were fluffy and yummy, my kimchi fried rice was spicy and a tad over salty, his tikka masala was good. Excellent cocktails. I had the Fuschia (bourbon based) and he had the Marble (tequila based) and they were both damn good. Again can't say enough about the excellent service we received. We'll be back! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
Another brilliant idea by the Cunningham group. Located in the Bottleworks district, Modita incorporates Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Middle Eastern influences into their menu with a delicious array of dim sum appetizers, sushi rolls, entrees, noodles, and even their desserts and drinks. The dim lit atmosphere makes it a great choice for date night or celebrations. The Bao buns were as delicious as advertised, as was pretty much everything else we ordered! Paid parking is located in the Bottle Works designated lots or street spaces nearby. read more
Stopped by finally for Devour Indy. Some hits, some misses. Bao bun 5/5 - the slaw is a perfect balance to the softness of the bun. The grilled pork had a great smoky taste. Oof yes loved it. Hamachi Sushi 4.5/5 - the garlic chili crunch really came out in this one, and it balanced surprisingly well with the asian pear slivers. I could definitely have a bottle of the garlic chili crunch. Only complaint was the sushi rice, a little too hard in parts. Edamame 4/5 - simple and tasty with a kick from that garlic chili sauce. The spice from the garlic chili sauce was a little overwhelming at times making it hard to distinguish the soy sauce and lime. Did we finish it all though? Absolutely. Tikka masala 4/5 - so creamy but with a great balance of lightness, especially with the cauliflower. It could use a slight twist of freshness. The dish is also vegan and gluten free! Tamarind noodles 4.5/5 - hefty serving of jumbo shrimp just slightly overcooked. The bean sprouts offer so much textural contrast, and there's a little spice but isn't overwhelming. Center cut sirloin 2.5/5 - most of this fell flat, the broccolini was super dry, the sirloin was also tough to cut into. The mash potatoes flavor was great but the texture could have been creamier. Mango sorbet with plantains 4/5 - loved the sorbet, loved the plantains, didn't love them together. One of my plantains was a little hard but the rest were fantastic with the dulce de leche. The sorbet was great with coconut flakes. Sesame icecream with chocolate mint ganache 3.5/5 - I didn't love this pairing, couldn't put my finger on what exactly wasn't working here. Black sesame was overpowered by the chocolate mint. Ambiance 8/10 - the music was a little too hype for the rest of the place and it was quite loud. It's VERY chilly so bring a jacket if you get cold easily. Signal is spotty but they have wifi. Service 10/10 - came in without a reservation and they told us a wait time and texted us when the place was ready. Our server was very kind and attentive. read more
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850 Massachusetts Ave
Ste 110
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Chatham Arch
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Do they have patio seating?
Thank you so much for your question, Tatyana! Unfortunately, our establishment does not have a patio as part of the Bottleworks complex. However, we do have a large, warehouse-sized garage door (as part of the historical restoration from the…
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