So far, I have been 3 times....very personable staff, greetings with a smile when you enter .. I…read moredidn't have to wait long for food... pleasurable customer service is still alive! I have had the dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, greens, mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, slaw, fried catfish, fried chicken, and smothered pork chops. It all has been DELICIOUS!!... with nice sizable portions.

We were greeted and seated right away when we came in. We came at the last hour before closing and…read morethey were still able to get our food out relatively quickly and we had great service. The place has a diner feel with a good amount of seating without feeling too crammed. The place was popping which is a good sign that people enjoy the food here. We ordered the collard green sandwich with mashed potatoes and candied yams as well as the poboy sandwich with fries and corn bread. The portions are generous with plenty to take home for another meal. The food is so flavorful and delicious. We left full and happy!

Perfect ambiance for a chill evening of hotpot! The servers were very kind and attentive. They had…read moreso many items at the hotpot buffet to choose from and a sauce building station with a good variety. I got the spicy soup base and it wasn't too hot

I have been to this restaurant twice. Both times it was in the middle of the day during the lunch…read morehour, and they had almost no customers. I had the hot pot both times I went. It's not bad - there's a tremendous amount of different ingredients on offer for hot pot on the buffet. But some of the meats seemed a bit dried up and there was frozen meat mixed with thawed meat. The dipping sauces leave quite a lot to be desired - I didn't see anything to compare with what is available at K-Town. I haven't really eaten anything off the buffet but the person I was with got some fried things - rangoons or some such - and he said they were old and cold, obviously left over from the night before. I don't think I'll be patronizing this establishment again.

The food is good quality , service is reasonably fast, ambiance was more buffet diner, good to drop…read moreby for lunch and more!

My first time here which was several years ago was the best experience. It's been awhile since I…read morestopped in because the food is not hot, and some dishes are poor quality overall. Today was the last time. Soup was warm at best and the balance was poor quality. Everything is made in large batches and then sits. I don't recommend

Friday night dinner at Umi in Castleton felt like dining in a galactic marketplace with endless…read morechoices, organized chaos, and the occasional inner battle over how many plates you can handle before your body waves the white flag. At around $30 per person for an all-you-can-eat experience, it's a fair price for the variety they offer. The lineup spans across galaxies with sushi, Chinese American favorites, ramen, hot pot, and more. The buffet area was well kept, clean, and the food looked fresh with no signs of anything leftover from the Clone Wars. The hot pot station deserves a special mention. Frozen meats and vegetables were neatly organized next to the sauce bar, which felt like the Jedi Temple of condiments. Pro tip: don't overload your plate the first or second round. You'll need stamina and strategy to get through this feast. Boba drinks in the dessert fridge were a pleasant surprise and a fun touch. The automatic 12% service fee might catch some diners off guard, but it's clearly posted at the hostess station and can be removed if you ask. For groups of six or more, the service fee bumps up to 15%. Still...the price for the selection isn't bad. Overall, Umi was a great experience. The food was fresh, the atmosphere lively, and the variety impressive. Definitely worth the credits, and I'd gladly return on another mission through the galaxy of all-you-can-eat dining.

I would not come back…read more The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly, which I do appreciate. The sushi was the only part of the meal that was decent. Even then, it was nowhere near good enough to justify the $29.99 price. Everything else felt extremely overpriced for the quality. For a buffet at that price point, I expected much better food across the board. If you do not like sushi, do not come here, because that is the only thing that was even somewhat worth eating. Paying $29.99 per person for this experience was rough. Friendly staff and a clean space cannot make up for food that does not match the price. I will not be returning.

Just a quick note that after several years this is still as spectacular as it was when it first…read moreopened. The restaurant has expanded the building, offering lots more seating. The ambiance has not improved, but the food remains top notch. Generous portions, fresh ingredients, spectacular taste, great service, reasonable prices.

Food is delicious, portions are great Service is very…read moreattractive Ambiance is very good Enjoyed the music

The Monk's is an Indian fusion restaurant serving up things like traditional Indian favorites,…read moreChinese, and things like tikka pasta. When you walk in you're greeted by friendly staff and seated. The interior is causal and on a sunny day very bright with the large windows. They have a decent drink menu so you grab an Indian beer while you decide what to order. I decided to try the Manchurian noodles and green chili chicken (curry). It came out fast and I probably ate it even faster. The Manchurian noodles were way better than they should have been. They were savory, sweet and spicy. The star of the show was the green chili chicken though. If you like green chilis you have to try this curry. It's unique and full of flavor. I ordered it spicy but it was still on the mild side, so even if you are afraid of anything being too spicy this shouldn't kill your tongue. The naan was pretty standard that it came with, but the portion was the perfect size to match the amount of curry and rice.

Tikka masala was pretty below average. Compared to other places…read moreTomatoes didn't seem fully cooked or simmered. Samosa + mint was really good Lamb Saag was decently tasty. For the price I feel like everything was average. Maybe a little bit below. Service was rushed.

Food seemed like leftovers. Kids wouldn't eat it. Requested a partial refund and got it but…read moredefinitely will not be back.

I tend to be a kinder and gentler Yelp reviewer, however, I can't deny I found myself disappointed…read moreduring this first visit to Pagoda Grill and Buffet, a Chinese buffet located in the strip center at 38th and Moller in Indy's International Marketplace area. I'd offered a friend of mine a meal at his place of choice for Christmas. We usually get together on my side of town, however, this time around we chose something closer to him. Pagoda is in an older strip center, though it's fairly well maintained with accessible parking spots and an appropriate curb cut. The glass doorways here are a little heavy, though they were manageable. As you enter, there's dining to the right, a hosting area where you pay directly in the middle, some Chinese decor toward the front, and the remainder of the buffet and dining room behind the hosting area. They also have a party room all the way in the back. We arrived at about 5:30pm in the dinner hour. The crowd was pretty steady. There are several buffet tables with both traditional Chinese fare along with obvious American items like fried chicken, pizza, and other items. My friend and I found a table, though it was quite filthy with a big clump of food directly under it that wasn't cleaned up until we were done. After you pay, they give you your receipt and a server comes by to check your drinks and then brings the drinks. This server was efficient, though not particularly hospitable. That said, she did bring refills. The food ranged from downright cold to kind of warm. I think there were a couple items I'd consider to have been hot. I had one plate and started a second, however, by the second the coldness of the food made it very unappealing. Crab rangoons were decent. Chicken was tolerable. Fried rice was bland. Egg rolls were okay. It was all definitely very "meh" and nothing that I thought was memorable. The atmosphere was tolerable but far from appealing. I think the overall price was in the $40+ range including drinks for two people. Would I visit again? Not a chance. There are too many other better options. This is the area where I grew up and I was really hoping to find a place over here for those times when I am feeling nostalgic. While I've had worse meals, the average atmosphere, cold to warm food, dirty floor, and lack of welcome all add up to this being a one and done experience.

We had the best time at Ktown. This is a hopping place! It was very busy and we had quite a bit of…read morea wait, but it went by quick because we could grab a Boba tea while we wait. This place is great for groups. We were seated in a booth and we were greeted by our server right away. He did a great job of explaining the different options of what to order. The food was excellent! The hot bar & vegetable/salad bar were excellent! They had of bunch of different "appetizer" type options on the hot bar. However there was so much food with the KBbq that we were actually disappointed that we wasted stomach space on the hot bar (eventhough the food was good!). The hot pot was great & the broth had such great flavor. The KBbq was amazing! We really loved all the different cuts of meat for the grill! The short ribs were a fav & there's more than enough food for the table so everyone leaves more than full! It's also great that eventhough this place is busy & set up well for groups, it's not overly loud so you can still carry on a normal volume level conversation with others at your table! Ktown is a favorite for sure!

A lively spot for a fun interactive meal. Once you enter while you wait you can browse their…read moredisplay of candies and snack items from Korea. There are carnival type games and other distractions to pass the time. When seated your table has a large stove surface in the middle where you will either be doing BBQ or hot pot cooking. The menu is straightforward and easy to choose your option. The whole table has to choose the same option (BBQ or hot pot) so discussion might be helpful before the waiter arrives. Then you choose your meat and broth type and head to the never ending salad and veggie area. It has veggies, noodles, sauces, toppings and more! The waiter tells you em several times it is all you can eat, thus the higher price point. Make sure to note too though that if you order a lot more than you eat you will get charged a few for leftovers. They want to curb food waste which is commendable. I suggest starting small and then building as for sure you get full rather quickly! My favorite aspect was the sauce area where they listed sauce combos the recommend. It helped me a lot to have some guidance and I liked the sauce I chose from their list. A fun interactive experience and good for groups. It is loud and smelly as you are basically sitting inside a large kitchen. But a fun experience and yummy food so worth a visit!

We went to Fogo de Chão for the first time to celebrate our anniversary and honestly had such a…read moregreat experience. From the start, the servers were friendly and super attentive, constantly coming around with different cuts of meat for us to try. Our favorites were the ribeye and the picanha both were cooked perfectly. I loved that they made sure to give us the best pieces too, like the perfectly charred, flavorful edges with that crispy salt crust. The Brazilian cheese bread was so good, and we also tried the warm grilled cheese with honey (not sure what it's called, but it was amazing). Everything tasted fresh and came out hot - maybe because we went for lunch on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. We grabbed a few things from the Market Table, which were all good, but we mostly stuck with the meats. The sides were great too and nice to have when we needed a little break from all the meats. Since we mentioned on our reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary, our waitress told us we could get a complimentary dessert. We chose the tres leches cake and it was delicious. They even brought it out with a little "Happy Anniversary" plate, which was such a nice touch. The restaurant itself felt upscale but still comfortable, and everything especially the Market Table was kept really clean. For the price, especially at lunch, it felt like a great value. At other nicer restaurants you'd easily spend $50+ on just one steak, but here you get to try multiple cuts. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend, especially for a special occasion.

Valentines Day with my amazing Wife and friends. The restaurant was very busy as one might…read moreimagine! I've never been to Fogo de Chao so first impression just looking around was quite impressive. We all had the Full Churrasco experience which came with so many items to have with your proteins. All of the staff that came by and explained the meat they had ready to carve for us were fantastic. The wait staff was very nice. The Food including dessert was excellent. The only reason I did not give this a higher rating was we all ordered coffee with our desserts and every cup came out cold! I was a bit shocked after everything before was on point. I informed the server of the situation, she rolled her eyes ( again a little shocked) and said she would bring out hot coffee, that finally came and it was better. When my bill came, I asked how the gratuity was handled, she informed me the team shares the gratuity. Like I said everyone was super, it was a busy holiday and we showed grace for the young lady. Except for the cold coffee and the eye roll, It was a fantastic experience all of the food was great you could have well done, medium well ,medium rare , rare etc. They had all types of cuts & meats, and the salad bar the cheese bar everything was great.

I joined a group of friends here for a celebration, I was late getting there so I had my friends…read moreorder my food for me. The waiter kept my food in the back to keep it warm for me, what a wonderful surprise this was. The food was delicious, and plentiful. Our waiter was very attentive. He even brought out small plates for us, without having to ask for them, when cupcakes that we brought were being passed around. The ambiance is relaxing with pictures on the walls and great background music playing. The dining room area is small, however there is plenty of room for those dining in. This restaurant does a robust to-go business. Everyone in our group was happy with their food and the service. We will definitely be back.

The food is okay, but nothing special.The portions are large, but some of the dishes felt a bit too…read moreoily and lacked authentic seasoning. It's a decent choice for a quick lunch, but I've had better Chinese food in the area for the same price.