I've always enjoyed coming here, even when service was a little slow because I've always loved their sushi and miso soup. This visit was no exception! My only regret is not posting this sooner because they're closing in August and I want to give them some more business before they do. They plan on reopening at a new location, but I don't know it yet. Service was a little slow, but admittedly, they were a little busy. They started to seat us, but someone else took that table before we could get to it. Instead of explaining to those people that table was for us, they made us wait a little longer for another table. Once seated, I ordered the Canadian roll and the soft-shell crab roll as well as an order of steamed edamame to share with my wife and a bowl of miso soup. My wife ordered the spicy combo that comes with the Hoosier roll, Bob's roll, and California roll along with a bowl of miso soup. The miso soup came out hot, and full of flavor. The edamame came out after that and it was nicely steamed with sea salt on it. It was just as tasty! My wife enjoyed her spicy combo; all of the sushi was tasty. I loved my sushi as well. I always love the Canadian roll with the cream cheese, salmon, and avocado on the inside and the fish roe on top with the spicy sauce drizzled below it; it was wonderful as usual. The soft-shell crab roll was delicious. I love the bit of deep fried crab that's piled on top of that sushi. It was all so mouthwatering good. All in all an excellent visit. The restaurant was clean, the food was great and the server more than made up for the slight delay on our table. We will definitely come back a few more times before it closes in August. read more

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I'm sad to say that Ocean World is permanently closing at the end of this month. This has been a go to sushi place for me and my family. I came tonight for one last Bento box. It was as yummy as always. The tempura appetizer was just okay. It had too much sweet potato. The calamari was rubbery and not up to par. Regardless, I'm sad to say goodbye to George and this institution. Farewell to a great place full of memories. read more

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I had been craving sushi, and finally got out for a date night! We came in on a Saturday, and this was a very busy place which is always a great sign. They had a bit of a line waiting for guests to get seated. Staff were very friendly and they start you out with either soup or salad. It was a cold day, so I opted for the soup. We ordered a mix of sushi. I like how the menu has some photos of rolls. It took over an hour after we ordered to get our sushi. You can watch them preparing the sushi rolls which is very cool. read more

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Mardi Gras Roll & Louisiana Roll So much food! Why I love this place. Their Canadian used to be my favorite-but it looks like they've changed the salmon they use. No biggie. This place serves some of the biggest rolls I've seen. Go check them out and see for yourself! read more

Ocean World - Top: Canada roll Bottom: Large eel roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This restaurant has been around forever and I'm glad I came back - it's been years! It's in a nondescript strip mall and tough to see off 86th street unless you're looking for it. The service is efficient and quick but you won't feel rushed. My favorite. Very well priced and plentiful. We came during lunch so got the lunch time special. For about $16 you CANNOT beat this deal- salad or miso soup, select from a good list of rolls (mine ended up about 10 pieces with lots of additional crab on top, 2 pieces of sashimi, and another side. I got the 3 gyoza and this lunch was huge. The ambience is warm and casual. Good for lunch dates, kids, time with friends! After writing this I think I need to go back soon! read more

Ocean World - Soft shell crab roll and yellow tail tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I am always on the lookout for sushi! I moved into the 86th and Ditch area and had heard about a great sushi place in one of the strip malls. Finally, 1 year in, I was able to visit. Brightly lit, wonderful dining area. We went last minute late in the evening and were seated quickly. Many take-out orders were being processed (which made me feel good about their quality). We had a fantastic waitress who explained items on the menu and took time to ensure we knew their ordering process. The garlic edamame was amazing! It was definitely a hit. We also tried regular edamame, which was good. The miso soup was also warm, flavorful, and hit the spot. Sushi rolls and sashimi were ordered. They were out of a couple of specialty sashimi and nigiri, so my husband said to bring me anything in place. We tried multiple rolls, and I loved the Rock N Roll and San Diego roll. I did not like one item: the banana sushi. My friend ordered this, not me; I just want to point that out. But we had to try it, and I will never try it again. If you like something different, try it, but oh no, that is not something that should be mixed together. PROS: Ease of parking Great dining area, large, friendly staff Amazing choice of items You can purchase some items (food and non-food as well) CONS: Banana sushi- unless you are into that sort of thing! Not visible off of 86th. You have to know it is there (it seems) read more

Good ambiance, good food. I ordered the Gyoza as an appetizer. It was fresh and the flavors were authentic. Some Miso Soup, which was the average you can get. Then the Chirashi Sushi Bowl. Fresh fish and a good portion left no room for more. I just wish they had seating at the Sushi Bar... Will come back to check other dishes! read more

Ocean World - Sushi A-La Carte... Uni, Tobiko, Ikura and Unagi. All very fresh and made with care! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Been coming here for 15 years and never fails. Bob's Roll is fantastic and it's a classic. Same people have worked there for years and service is always great. You've also gotta get their shrimp shumai. Will be back of course! read more

Ocean World - Bob's Roll, Florida Roll, Las Vegas Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Okay probably the worst Japanese cuisine I've ever had in the USA. This was unfortunate as the reviews from others gave me high hopes, but no it was a let down so bad I don't think it will be given a 3 try chance. 1. Garlic Edamame was bad, it tasted like salt and pepper pork rinds. Wasn't just me who thought this. 2/10 I mean how do you make bad edamame? Well surprised me... They did. 2. Soft Shell Crab roll! (In photo) was absolutely terrible! Whoever thought deep frying soft shell crab, and then just smashing it into a mushy blob and wrapping seaweed and rice around it , and serving it... Well... I'll leave it there, it was a HARD 3/10 because of price and quality. 3. Belly sushi was good 8/10 but price to portion comparing everywhere I've been to eat dropped the entire experience to 5/10. The cuts were terribly thin, like they were trying to save money and get more cuts to profits. read more

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I was on the hunt for a bento box and was happy to find Ocean World. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and California roll bento along with seaweed salad. The chicken teriyaki was more for my kids to share and it was nothing special. Just chicken teriyaki but always a hit with my kids. I liked the assortment you get with the bento (miso soup or salad and tempura veggies & shrimp). It's a lot of food for one person! I ended up only eating a few bites of everything in the bento and even sharing the chicken with my kids gave us a good amount of left overs for the next day. I ordered the food to-go. I'm glad that they put plastic wrap over the items that might spill because the box with the teriyaki had a little sauce coming out of it and it was saved by the plastic wrap which avoided mess in my car! Pretty solid place for some Japanese food! read more

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I grew up going to Ocean World. The ambiance in the restaurant almost transports you to another world! I always love seeing the sushi chef behind the bar working the rice into beautiful rolls. The staff has always been kind. My mom surprised my and my family with a sushi platter from Ocean World and it was like a work of art! I personally love sashimi and raw fish and feel that ocean world always does an amazing job with this! My mom selected the rolls in the platter (she does not like raw fish) and they were good but lacked some of the freshness I like with the other types of rolls. (This is likely just my personal taste). The tofu was AMAZING! After living in Japan for 2 years, a visit to Ocean World often satisfies my cravings for authentic Japanese food. Some of my favorite items to order here include: Takoyaki (usually piping hot how it should be:), Katsudon, and Chirashi! (The chirashi is great if you like raw fish). If you like Japanese food and haven't visited Ocean World yet, give them a visit and experience it for yourself! :) read more

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Great service! Fresh! Cozy! Always a great meal. Friendly and attentive staff. Sushi is great...good variety.

Excellent service , greeted warmly. Appetizer was quickly brought out and was excellent in presentation, temperature wise and tasty! Dinner menu read more

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I have been eating here for years and they never disappoint! The best place to get Japanese food in Indy. The sushi is fresh and they have so many options to choose from. The servers are really nice, especially Noi! read more

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I have dined here several times and enjoyed everything I have eaten- from sushi, to soup and the appetizers. The dinner portions are a really good size and I always go home stuffed! I recommend the chirashi bowl if you're a sashimi lover. You get a little bit of everything. We have ordered the sushi/salmon bento box thinking we get more salmon rolls, but it is actually a cooked salmon! Don't make the same mistake as is if you're expecting raw salmon!! read more

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Had high hopes, left extremely disappointed. Over an hour wait to get meals after order placed. All meals & app were subpar. Husband rated it as some of the worst Japanese food he'd ever had & Japanese food is his favorite. Staff was nice enough but we won't be back. read more

Have enjoyed Ocean World for many years as our neighbor sushi restaurant! Grandkids learned to enjoy it and use chopsticks while still toddlers - they are in their 20's now and still go here. read more

I came to ocean world for lunch and they have so many delicious options as lunch specials. Our server was polite and attentive, asking if we wanted a refill on drinks as we were getting close to finish our cups. The decor was not my favorite but it was still a clean environment, with paper lined tables for easy cleanup. I ordered the Las Vegas roll and the sweet chili shrimp, both of which were delicious. I'll be back for lunch again soon! read more

Ocean World - Las Vegas roll and sweet chili shrimp - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My favorite sushi spot in town! Always good, never disappointed. And affordable! Chose to go here on my bday when I could pick anywhere in town! read more

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A friend and I came in for dinner here and because sushi is my favorite food.. i came in with high expectations and was disappointed. The two appetizers we ordered were great. we ordered the fried and steamed dumplings and both were great. But unfortunately thats were the good things end. The Ramen my friend ordered came out quickly while it took over 40 minutes for my food to come out. He had already finished his dinner by the time mine had come out. When the 5 rolls I had ordered finally came out.. they were very disappointing. The fish tasted old and not fresh at all. The server was also new and had no idea what kind of beers they had. I won't be back here.. will definitely be looking for better sushi spots in Indianapolis. read more

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This is a great spot for sushi. I am just obsessed with their King of salmon roll and I can't imagine myself ordering anything else now that I have discovered it. They do offer other Japanese menu items which I have not tried, expect for Katsudon. Please try sushi when you go here. However, during busy hours sushi takes VERY long, typically 40-45 minutes. If you order apps then you will get that served in the first 10 minutes, then you will spend the next half an hour just waiting for your Sushi. I do understand that they are busy taking dine -in orders and to-go orders, but given the consistently long wait times, I wish they'd consider adding another sushi chef to better meet the needs. Just.... why not? Service can be hit or miss... when friends and I were waiting for sushi, during the entire time our server NEVER came back to our table to refill our drinks, or ask if we needed anything, or let us know how much longer it would be. This was a major disappointment. She served our table twice but she would not come back unless we wave our hands or worse, get up and walk to her. Of course there is a more attentive server there too with very friendly service and care. Yet, this is still a place I recommend if anyone asks me where to go for sushi. read more

Ocean World - King of salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I really wanted to love Ocean World. It's got great reviews and it's just a few miles from home. To preface this review, we did go on a busy Friday night. I have a 3 year old daughter who is pretty good when it comes to restaurants. She can sit still and be entertained for quite some time. We were sat quickly, which was great, but that was the only quick thing about our experience. We got one drink each because we didn't see our server more than 3 times in the 2+ hours we were there. I think because it was pretty busy, our order was forgotten. I used to be a server so I know how that goes, sometimes you think you put the order in and you realized 30 minutes later that you didn't. The food was pretty good once we got it and we ordered a couple different rolls. However, we had to take most of it to go since our toddler had been through all the stops to keep her entertained for such a long time. I'll probably try Ocean World again because it is so close and the reviews are pretty good here, but I'll definitely go during lunch time. read more

There are few things that are worth leaving the house for at this point in the pandemic, but one of those is the Bob's Roll at Ocean World. So when my husband found himself getting ready to celebrate a birthday during a time when the world is falling apart, we chose to spend our precious pennies on a takeout meal from Ocean World. Of course, we got the Bob's Roll (two orders). But we also got the Nigiri Top Ten, which was 10 pieces of nigiri sushi and a choice of a sushi roll. It also came with a side salad. It was delicious and oh-so visually appealing. We also got a California Roll (for the kids) and an appetizer side of crispy chicken, which came with a sweet chili sauce. I could have sat and ate five orders of crispy chicken (on the couch, in my pajamas, trying not to cry, as one does right now) that's how good it was. Our meal was excellent in general, but considering we got it to go and ate it at home, I was really impressed with the quality. It was almost as good as visiting the restaurant and eating in person. read more

It's always interesting to me to revisit a restaurant that you haven't been to in years to find absolutely nothing has changed. Which in some aspects, the pricing and food itself, is a relief but in others, well, you were hoping for something a little "fresher." Like the menu and or even the restaurant decor, which are both beginning to show their age... All said, Ocean World is still one of the best casual places to go for Sushi at a reasonable price in the Indy area. And if you like a good Japanese Lager on tap like Sapporo, they've got that too. We recently stopped in for a quick bite and without a reservation were greeted and seated immediately. We started our meal with the Garlic Edamame then ordered a bevy of different Sushi rolls to include the Spicy Salmon and Tuna rolls, the Scallop and Shrimp Tempura but the star of the evening was the delicious Crazy California roll served hot at the table. A must try for sure. All in all, Ocean World is a gem here in our neck of the woods and if you're craving Sushi, you really can't go wrong at Ocean World. read more

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Was visiting Indy and was taken to Ocean World. All I can say is wow!!! The food, atmosphere, staff, and food quality were superb. Having enjoyed sushi in Japan, I found this establishment to be very authentic sushi and sashimi in most dishes. Some sushi rolls were served with an Americanized twist which we found very appetizing. I know the next time I'm in Indianapolis, Ocean World will be my first stop! read more

Ocean World - Go for the Boat!!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My friend invited us to dinner and got take out from here. Just look at the pics, that says it all. Now, Ocean World is a little pricier than some other places. But it was an absolute visual and tasty #yum #sushi #ReviewsByRL #NewToMePlace read more

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Thrilled to find I can get awesome sushi so close to home! Ocean World is really beautiful inside and my sushi was gorgeous even on carry out. I got used to eating amazing sushi from a place in fishers that closed years ago and it ruined me because now I'm so picky about the quality of ingredients in my sushi. But the Jewelry Roll brought back happy sushi memories because it was so so good! I don't normally love fish roe and this came with quite a bit. The roe actually made for a really balanced bite. Can't wait to go back and dine in and try their some of their Nigiri and sake. I am obviously the last to know how great this place is because it gets crowded fast for the dinner hours. I know now to plan ahead because carry out can take a while. But I am always happy to wait for delicious fresh food! read more

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Great food. Very yummy sushi! And lots of other options. Great soup. And green tea ice cream. read more

Best sushi in town along with Sakura. It's our family's favorite place to go, staffs are always friendly and sushi is always fresh and amazing ! read more

Best sushi in Indy. We've been going there since the 1990s and it's like coming home every time. Top notch quality , service, and consistent atmosphere. read more

i don't think y'all understand my obsession with ocean world. I know it looks sketch but i promise it's so cute inside and it's so good. I mean it's the most above average amazing mediocre sushi that you can get in indiana. sure there are nicer and more expensive places but they lack the true character that ocean world has. if i could i would eat here five times a week. My go to is the hoosier roll which is avocado tuna and spicy sauce. ITS SO GOOD. ok sorry, i also get their house salad and miso soup. Ocean world has never failed me. keep it up ocean world read more

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Server pushed us to make a decision for our meal.. we told her several times it was our first time there. The ginger salad dressing was a 20 out of 10. The rest of the meal had way too much raw onion in it. Portions were big.. Not much fish.. Good.. do not recommend or would go back read more

One of my favorite spots in Indy for sushi! This place is tucked behind and hard to find at times but I promise it's worth the find. They have a large variety of cooked and raw sushi at a reasonable price. They also have plenty of bento box and cooked Japanese options. I have never been disappointed! read more

Ocean World - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great food and excellent service! I have been here a few times and never disappointed. This time, we ordered sashimi and sushi set for two for three people and it was more than enough for us. Definitely will come back! read more

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Decided to give Ocean World a try, they are following COVID rules and felt very comfortable. Fish quality was good and tasted fresh. You recommend when you are in the need for a sushi dinner. read more

Calling all Sushi Lovers... Ocean World has an amazing M-F Lunch Special that is a MUST try (Pictures Below)! You can't go wrong, they're ALL delicious. It's best to eat with friends, so you can try more rolls. These rolls are a lil' larger than normal. My friends and I are always either holding our hand or our napkin in-front of our mouths for the first couple of chews! It's the BEST! You can't beat the price for the quality and amount of food in this Lunch Special at Ocean World. Side note: They also make a really good Cherry(grenadine) Soda. Mmm... read more

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Ocean World is a lunch time favorite for me. I love the lunch special of a large sushi roll, soup or salad, a special two piece sushi, and an appetizer for $14. The service is always fantastic and the food is great too. I do think they have cut down just a bit on the protein and toppings of the sushi which is why the lost star but well worth five stars most times. They went from out of this world down to amazing so still worth a visit. read more

Ocean World - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have always enjoyed coming here for years. We take our friends and family from out of town to have sushi here too. Food and service here are always great! read more

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Ocean World has the most delicious sushi! My friends and I go here often enough that the staff recognize us and greet us with a smile. It can be a bit loud when they're packed, but that's because they're popular. Love the nautical decorations and cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended!!! read more

Coming in to grab my carry out! Staff are wearing masks, hand sanitizer is available, spacing out the seating! Thanks for keeping us safe!