The japanese ramen house in Bloomington and it is a favorite among students and locals. It is a…read morevery busy restaurant, so it's better to make a reservation in advance as it is not easy to get a table. The interior is unique and well-decorated, with plenty of items on the menu. Since we came in a group, we ordered various appetizers and ramen. The service is a bit slow, but we enjoyed chatting while waiting for our order. This place is great for groups too. I particularly enjoyed the garlic ramen. The broth was bold and flavorful. The spicy ramen was also good and not too spicy. The chicken karaage was delicious, the chuka ika was okay, the gyoza was average, and the beef tongue was yummy.

Good ramen, but the place is weird. They made us sit upstairs in some odd area that must be for…read morekaraoke and dancing? And they were out of sushi. Got the miso garlic and the spicy ramen, both very good. But it wasn't as good as Lan Noodle, which is just a minute away.

I dined here while traveling for work. There's plenty of tables inside and seats at the sushi bar…read more I ordered the sashimi salad, which I was really impressed by the portion size for around $17! The fish was pretty good quality, it seemed. I also got an order of vegetable tempura which was nicely, lightly fried with traditional dipping sauce. The menu is fairly priced and has non-sushi items too. My waitress was also super sweet. I left feeling full!

Umi Grill is a Terre Haute staple. The quality of the food and service is always consistent. I like…read morethe Nabeyaki Udon and Lobster Roll.

The food and service was great. The cleanliness of the restaurant was excellent…read more Ordered the hot and sour soup and a few sushi rolls... the soup was amazing, authentic and delicious!

This is still my favorite restaurant in Terre Haute, and now that I finally had a chance to eat in…read morethe restaurant, it just confirms this. I had time after arriving in town to stop and have a real sit down meal, so I stopped in. The seating area by the sushi bar is cozy. The staff so friendly and took the time to explain some of the things on the menu. I decided to get a bento box which came with miso soup, a small side salad, and then I added a Valentine roll which was the special on the chalkboard... yum. They paid attention to my ginger allergy and made sure that every plate was ginger free and gave me options that were ginger free. The highlight was the Valentine roll with its shrimp, cream cheese and avocado wrapped in pink rice paper, and drizzled with a wonderful sauce. Plus the rolls were in the shape of hearts! I liked the bento box. The tempura vegetables tasted fresh. The shrimp was cooked well. With the rice side and California roll, I was more than satisfied with the meal. So glad I was able to finally come and eat in. I will definitely come back/order from Zeng when I am back in Terre Haute.

feels like stepping into a true old-school neighborhood tavern--the kind of place that hasn't tried…read moreto reinvent itself because it doesn't need to. It's dated in the best possible way: dim lighting, worn-in character, familiar faces, and that unmistakable local hangout atmosphere where regulars clearly outnumber first-timers. The highlight here is the Tweety Burger, and honestly, that's the reason to come. It reminded me immediately of the classic Midwest style you'd find at places like Minor-Dunn in Highland, Indiana. The patty is smashed thin and cooked flat on the grill, giving it those crispy edges and deep, savory flavor you only get from a well-seasoned griddle that's seen years of use. It tastes homemade--not engineered, not trendy, just a straightforward burger done right. You can tell they take their time with the food. Nothing feels rushed or mass-produced. The burger comes out hot, flavorful, and satisfying without trying to be gourmet or overcomplicated. No towering Instagram presentation--just a solid, honest burger that delivers exactly what you want from a local pub. Service matched the vibe perfectly. The staff were personable, welcoming, and genuinely friendly in that small-town way that makes you feel less like a customer and more like a guest stopping by a neighborhood spot. Charlie's isn't flashy. It's not modern. And if you're looking for upscale dining or trendy décor, this isn't the place. But if you want an authentic mom-and-pop tavern experience with a burger that locals clearly treat as a tradition, it's worth the stop. Best advice: stick with the Tweety Burger. Don't overthink the menu. Order it, enjoy the atmosphere, and experience a piece of local Terre Haute character. Not a destination restaurant--but absolutely a solid local classic you should try at least once.

Gr8 smiling happy service by entire staff....Burgers were a referral from Afterburner Brewing…read moreCompany in town. And they did not disappoint. By the way, the coleslaw is pretty spectacular, too! (visit was on 6/23/2026)

I had a great experience here. Super friendly staff, fast service and delicious food! I will…read moredefinitely be working this spot into my normal routine!

This time I tried the tofu curry rice and a lavender milk tea with grass jelly. Really enjoyed the…read morecurry rice. Not comparable to what you get if you visit a real Japanese curry house, but still delicious. The menu marks it as spicy but, while it was warming and hearty, I didn't think it was very spicy. I like how they prepare their tofu - the texture is perfect for holding sauce. The lavender milk tea was the basic stuff from a premade mix. Not bad but not great. I think they may just have used too much of the mix because the drink was very sweet and a little thick. The grass jelly was also firmer than usual so I suspect this was a premade canned brand of not particularly high quality. I do sometimes like bubble tea made from tea mixes, so I might try different flavours and toppings to see if other options are better. They had regular waiter service this time. I had a different waitress than last time. She mentioned that she had just started, but she was very nice and did great.

The picture was alittle deceiving. I ordered the crepe cake expecting creamy light and refreshing…read more This one tasted really stale and not fresh at all. The cream between the layers was quite stiffened and dry. You might have needed a knife to cut through the layers. Yes... that bad. I also ordered an americano coffee, the cashier didn't really offer cream or sugar... so I had it black which is fine, but bc of how stale the cake was, it did not help the coffee any. I'm hoping it was just an off day. The young cashier seemed like she did not want to be there and I totally feel her, I remember being that age and not wanting to work, so it may also be a staffing issue as well. Overall, was kind of disappointed in my visit here. But there are other places in Bloomington to try out so no worries.

This place deserves 10 stars ! We were visiting from out of…read moretown, but I'd gladly make the four hour drive to come here again! The space gives casual hipster. The dining room filled up quickly during my visit seemingly quite popular with the locals. The staff were very friendly and helpful with the menu. I lived in Hawaii for many years and the food scene there contains a healthy Korean influence. I know what my favorites are. But my server encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and explore a few unfamiliar items. The mandu was amazing. Delicious flavorful bulgogi in a crisp wrapper. I would have been happy with just this as a meal. The pickled veggies are perfectly balanced. I am very particular about my rice. Living in Hawaii and Japan has made me a bit of a snob in this regard. The rice was the perfect consistency and paired well with this beautiful sizzling plate of galbi. All in all an awesome meal. Writing this review has me wanting to head back for another meal

We placed an order for pickup and were very impressed with the two soups we tried!…read more The Galbitang Beef Short Rib Soup and Soondubu Tofu Jjigae were so savory and flavorful. Definitely worth a try if you don't know what to order! Our order was ready very quickly and also came with sides: rice, kimchi, bean sprouts, etc.

All of our Ramens were amazingly delicious. The soy tea eggs were surprisingly yummy. My mom's…read morebrisket was very tender. The hand pulled Ramen has an amazing chewy texture. We have lived all over the world and agreed that it is the best Ramen noodles we've ever had. They are Chinese style. My mother noted that the Ramen is not too salty, which is very nice for seniors. The service was attentive. The ambience is intimate and quaint. We'll be back often!

Excellent service and delish dishes! The noodles are all homemade. The menu is new and expanded…read moresince the move from the previous location.