We ordered takeout for lunch and my coworker put me on to Aloha Hawaiian BBQ, so of course I had to…read moresee what the hype was about! Being fairly new to the Fishers area, I did a quick review scroll (as a yelper does lol) and went in with high hopes... and let me tell you, they did NOT disappoint! First off, the menu? Solid. So many options it almost stressed me out, in the best way! I finally landed on the Aloha Special Plate with Hawaiian BBQ Chicken + Chicken Katsu, upgraded my rice to fried rice, and it also came with the mac salad and veggies. Now when I opened that container... BABY. The portions?! Generous is an understatement. They did not come to play! The BBQ chicken was sweet, savory, and full of flavor. The chicken katsu? Crispy, golden perfection. Like... exactly what you want it to be. The macaroni salad was also hitting... creamy, flavorful, no complaints there. Only thing that fell a little flat for me was the rice, it just needed a bit more flavor. But honestly, everything else made up for it. I can't speak on the service or vibe since we did takeout, but based on this meal alone? Yeah... I'll absolutely be back. I've already got my eye on a few more things on the menu!

The mac is the only thing I would get again. The spam musubi was good, but lacked some flavor. The…read morebarbecue chicken also lacked a lot of flavor. The sauces definitely helped, but I was hoping it would have more of that Hawaiian BBQ flavor. The chicken was also a little chewy. I would have liked a larger portion of rice, but that is more of a personal preference. We ordered pick up, so experience inside is limited. From what we saw, it was very reminiscent of island decor. The order was actually ready at the time it said it was going to be, which is always a plus.

2020 Indy Bucket List: visit an Indy Dough pop-up to score one of the famous, drool-worthy baked…read moregoods that appear in your Instagram. This pop-up happens in Studio C, a creative culinary wonderland that consists of private chef dinners, single daily meal specials, morning coffee and this sweet pop-up. When Amanda took to creating these artisan donuts, the city immediately flocked. Follow her on Instagram (@indydough) to see the different baked goods she cooks up each week. She usually makes donuts: think everything from cherry vanilla crullers to guava cream cheese old fashioned and black sesame glazed donuts. They're truly cooler than any donuts you've ever tried. I saw a post about white cheddar, green onion scones and immediately hopped on it. I messaged Amanda the night before the pop-up and she set one aside, as they usually sell out. This is the kind of place that you will have to arrive incredibly early to even have a chance at scoring a donut. There's a limited amount and they sell out in person within 30 minutes. They'll be a line outside before the place even opens. Go to bed early, get up early, and be ready to wait for the experience! Thank you Amanda! I gobbled up the scone so quickly and it was so, so, so GOOD.

I've been seeing tons and tons of photos on social and so much buzz about this place. This "place"…read morehappens to be a pop up so it might change based on the day. I just so happened to come across them with a Tinker Coffee partnership. They were sadly out of most pastries, but we ended up with a galette-like tomato + cheese tart. It was so damn drool-worthy. It had a variety of colors of tomatoes. It was perfectly creamy from the cheesiness and salty from the buttery pastry. Can't wait to try more of their stuff and hope to see them do more pop ups downtown!

Let me tell you about the love I have for The Eat Factory. It's the brainchild of Chef Michael…read moreBurgun and Chef Aleigha Smalls. Both the menu and venue switch up every couple of weeks, so you've gotta check Instagram to stay in the know. Menu and location for the week are posted Monday or Tuesday of the week and the pop up runs Wed-Sat 6-10pm. Even with an ever-changing menu, the food never disappoints. There's always a theme, but my favorites lately have been the fusions. Ramen with crispy bits of pork and two birria tacos are the things dreams are made of. The wings are a family fave and they even combine the sauces if you ask. The most recent menu had a NOLA theme. Crab boil Ramen, gumbo, a Po' Boy Bahn Mi, and hush puppies. I would have never thought to make ramen from a crab boil, but now that I've had it, I want it all the time. The staff is always friendly, we have some food allergies in our crew, so they always end up making something special for us. Check out their social media for their next pop up. They've been featured on some blogs so they've sold out a few times, get there early.

Have been here twice and it's phenomenal. Would love for them to restart their pop ups. Ramen is…read moreauthentic and craveworthy

This cute little pop up bar in the Alexander is a holiday stop you should make. Everything is…read moredecorated in red and green and white. It's very cute. They have holiday movies playing, holiday music on, and the vibe is on point. They drinks we had were nicely balanced and tasty. They were a little pricey at $14 each, but not atypical for this type of place. They have some food option, but we did not partake. If you want to get in the holiday spirit, check this place out!

This place was amazing!! I love the decor and the staff is amazing! The manger was so nice too. If…read moreyou like Christmas, this is your place!

Service was quick, food was hot once we arrived home. The guy that helped me out was very homey and…read moreinviting. I got the jerk chicken fries and loved every bite. All of the flavors were nicely balanced and the jerk seasoning was near perfect. 10/10 would come back

Great jerk chicken fries!! amazing food and great service will definitely be back with the familyread more

First time at this location, it's inside second floor of the Newfields Museum. It was cool knowing…read morethat some part of the museum is free to the public, so it was nice to walk around after a light meal. This Japanese Pop Up ends on September 1st, 2019, so try it while it's there! The portion of the ramen is very small for $12 a bowl even though I ordered a large; it took 3 bites for me to finish the entire bowl. The broth was clear and refreshing, but it would be nice to have a little more flavor or salty to bring out the taste more. In the ramen had a slice of pork belly, egg, one small piece of seaweed and radish. It's nice that this museum has different pop ups every month that also brings the culture's food for people to try, but wouldn't go here just for food.

I have to be honest and say that the third "Pop Up" at the IMA was a little disappointing compared…read moreto the first two. Though I still like the idea of celebrating the cooking arts and their connection to specific cultures/countries around the world, I felt this one was a step down from commitment that the first two pop ups had. If you read the promotional information on the Newfield's website, it describes a "diner" and seems to promote a certain connection to "americana". But because of the open spacing and surrounding environment, there is none of the intimacy of a diner here. No aromas of fresh baked pies. There wasn't the commitment to the aesthetic as in the earlier pop ups. And frankly, the American Apple Pie wasn't my favorite. Too much spice (I smelled the nutmeg before taking a bite) and not enough sweetness to make me reminisce of days gone by. Fortunately, the scoop of vanilla ice cream added just enough sweetness to balance out the savory. And the bottomless cup of coffee was really good: full flavor, no bitterness, and served ready to drink. They also have other sweet pies, three savory pies, some gluten free and vegan options, and milk shakes (with and without booze). Understand before you go here that this is a fund raising event for the museum. So don't complain about prices because this isn't a regular business. The prices are clearly listed, so if you think it cost too much, that's your own fault for not preparing. Know that you have to pay for admission to the museum to be able to dine at the pop up as well. But once you pay, you can explore all the exhibits before or after dining here (including the outdoor gardens.) This pop up will be open through May 24th, 2020. Rev. #52

First time ever seeing this food truck. Participated at the Saraga International Festival. My…read moreonly purchase at this event because of their $6 for 4 Filipino beef egg rolls as I never had beef in them. The young server tried to address my questions. I ordered to go and when I heated them in my air fryer, lots of grease was sitting underneath the frying plate. I guess their beef is made of 70% lean beef and why they cost is low. Also, the best use of the air fryer.

The food was excellent and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. The kbobs were excellent…read morewith a lot of meat.

Max was my server. Excellent recommendations, quick, and never left me needing anything. The menu…read morewas not what I expected having fried chicken and serving grits, and meatloaf. However I order short rubs and grits and loved it. I ordered some soup and had to try the fries chicken just because I was so satisfied with the short ribs and grits. The table next to me had steaks and they looked amazing. 5 out of 5. It is upscale but not stuffy.

The Fountain Room in Indianapolis, IN, is an amazing restaurant that combines elegance with a…read morevibrant atmosphere, but the food is where it's at. They have all the choices of steak but the King and Queen options for prime rib was the path I took. It was top 5 best prime ribs I have ever had. The horseradish cream sauce that was served with it was also to die for. Make sure you have room for dessert because they have many options. I settled for the Grasshopper Pie which was an explosion of different flavors in my mouth. In summary, The Fountain Room stands decor and atmosphere but honestly the food is want you want in a high end place. Whether you are like me and just in town for a conference or need a great date night spot if you are local The Fountain Room is top tier.

Excellent food and quick service. The decor and atmosphere was relaxing and not rushed.read more

Delicious upscale spin on classics. Truly worth the visit! Their atmosphere, food, and service are…read moreall top notch.