Siam Star easily became my go-to favorite restaurant after my initial visit earlier this year…read more Owner James (front of house) and his wife ( main chef) have an irresistible Thai-Asian blend of foods that are packed with flavor in large portions. James is exceptionally helpful when deciding what dish(es) are appropriate for each guest with excellent knowledge of his wife's cooking. In addition, they offer a wide selection of milk, boba, fruit, and coffee drinks + desserts that are exceptional. I cannot speak more highly of a location with the best quality food, service, and family to support. Please support this business so I can continue indulging here.

My favorite Thai place in the city! Not only is the food delicious but the owner is amazing as…read morewell. My favorite dishes are the Hawaiian Fried Rice, Chicken Pad Thai and Yellow Curry. If you've never had Hawaiian Fried Rice, you should definitely try it! Bonus, if you have a gluten allergy the owner will throughly discuss what is all safe for you to eat. He clearly marks the items on his menu as well. I consider them a "safe" place to eat! 10/10!!

This little neighborhood restaurant has a big menu and big flavors. So many options to chose from…read morecovering a variety of Asian cuisines. Soups, bowls, rolls,bentos, tempura, noodles, hibachi and more. A St. Patrick's roll? Sure why not! Tuna, salmon, Yellowtail, avocado and tobiko. It was excellent. It is a small spot in a strip mall so you'll need to look for it. Definitely worth it. Family run and service is great.

My eyes are watering and my mouth is on fire....but a good fire. The Spicy Shrimp with Vegetables…read moreis HOT but delicious! The Hot and Sour is serious HOT but also delicious. We ordered the lunch specials. Soup or Eggroll and Entree now $8. It was a lot of food. Entrees come with white or fried rice. The vegetables (carrots, peppers, onions) were sliced julienne and fresh. The soup had lots of fresh mushrooms. Both were favorful and HOT. We ordered to go. Food was quickly prepared and service friendly. Meals came with a fortune cookie, of course. There is plenty of parking in the strip mall and all accessible. I'll be back. Love the heat.

Limited special for app users. Meatless Friday with 20% off miso glazed salmon (or tofu) bowl. I…read morethink fish is meat. Seafood. Whatever! Well whatever you call it, I'm in. Exactly what I wanted. It cost $11.33 after tax. I think most Fridays thru 4/3 (during Lent) I will go order takeout of a healthy salmon bowl.

My go-to spot when I am starving and on my way home. I love the fresh ingredients here and the…read morestaff is friendly. I love the purple rice, sweet potato noodles broccoli, chick peas, potatoes, eggs , cheese and the spicy chicken!! Everything is seasoned delicious. Just need to work on food temperature. I feel good chowing down on my bowl because it's healthy! I love the beverage/ tea options s as well. Cons; food is not warm enough ; how can we get it warmer? I don't want to warm up my bowl in the microwave at home with the yum yum sauce on it....

Pros: Great location in Sophia section of Carmel…read moreFree and easy parking in the adjoining garage Very clean and well appointed bathrooms Service was friendly and attentive Wonderful menu with lots of options; I especially loved my lunch of lobster toast Cons: A bit pricey Can be noisy when the place gets full Pro tip: Make a reservation! They will charge you if you don't show up though.

Came in here yesterday early evening to celebrate my son's birthday with some good friends…read more At first, I was surprised that the place was nearly packed on a Monday night, but once our waitress introduced herself and showed her expertise and we had the opportunity to experience some of the overtop sushi. I quickly understood why. Definitely the best sushi I've had in this part of the country and maybe top three anywhere in my lifetime The setting was great. The service was excellent. We will definitely go again.

Outside of downtown, the restaurants in Indy appear to be 90% national chains. It's hard to find…read moresomething unique, or worth seeking out. One notable exception on the northwest edge of town is Tian Fu. It's in a residential area, in strip mall, with convenient parking. Tian Fu offers authentic Chinese and Japanese (sushi) food. For this day and age, and considering the quality and quantity of the food, the prices were reasonable, and a good value: Soup Dumpling $10.95; Shanghai Rice Cake 11.95; Old Mama's Pickled Pepper Fish $18.95; and Golden Tofu $13.95. The food was great. We would return. Note: there is a similarly named restaurant on the eastern edge of Indy. Not sure if it's under the same ownership. It's on E Washington Street, just west of Rt 465.

Party of nine on Christmas Day. I'm willing to cut some slack because few restaurants are open, and…read morethis one was jammed when we arrived at 1pm. The staff were already fried. Not a happy face anywhere. Our waiter arrived in about 20min to take drink orders. Food arrived, dish by dish, for the next 1.5 hours. The food was mostly OK. Basic items like silverware and napkins had to be obtained manually. Also to-go boxes. Last year, it was a three star. This year, two. We won't be back. Perhaps it's not a Larson cartoon (Crisis clinic on fire, about to go over some waterfalls), but it came close. The food as not bad; it was OK, nothing above average. I wish I could say better because my sister thinks it's fine.... until her meal arrived somewhat cold, ninety-minutes after we sat. It was mostly empty by the time we left; restaurants are a tough business, especially on Christmas. Will we be there next Christmas? Nope.

Ok, for one, the atmosphere is lovely! Two the service was super amazing, I had come in for a…read morebirthday dinner by myself (not looking my best by far.) but they were still super sweet and accommodating! They also have this Taste of Kona deal that is so awesome! You get a choice of a glass of 3 different wines, 3 different main course choices, and 3 different dessert choices for only $39! How amazing is that?! Addie was my waitress and oh my lord she was so sweet!

Came in to enjoy weather on patio and have a cocktail…read more Weather was nice. Our server was nice but was a little slow getting to us and throughout but it was a casual day and we were not in a hurry today anyway. They have happy hour all day Sunday. Good sushi and a variety of cocktails.

Indianapolis is simply bursting with authentic Thai dining options these days it's quite exciting,…read morereally but I must confess, I have officially found my absolute favorite. At first glance from the exterior, one might not expect anything overly lavish, but step inside and the atmosphere is completely captivating. It has the most wonderful, authentic energy. I popped in for a delightful mid-day lunch and had the most fabulous, extended chat with the chef herself. She treated me with such genuine, radiant warmth it was an absolute treat to experience that level of personal connection! On her recommendation, I ordered the Grilled Chicken, and it was whisked out to my table in a breathless ten minutes. Let me tell you, it was sensational! The dish was presented with an abundance of gorgeous, fresh green herbs and leaves that elevated the flavor profile beautifully. Oh, wow I was utterly enchanted. This charming little spot is an absolute goldmine of authentic culinary treasures. Between the flawless speed, the magnificent flavors, and the chef's elite hospitality, I am completely smitten. Five stars, and I shall most certainly be a regular!

I've ordered from there at least three times and the food is always delicious and cooked order…read moreI don't care for their service as the girl (server) at the front never seems to know what's going on and what is in individual dishes Ambience is small quaint and a great place to take a date for lunch

I only have great things to say about Wisanggeni Pawon. Their menu is so helpful if you do not know…read moreabout Indonesian food to show pictures or explain the dish. The staff was super friendly as well and service was great. I love that they have lots of small plates so you can try a little of everything. We ordered: Batagor (chicken and shrimp dumplings) Bala - Bala (vegetable fritters) Satay appetizer (chicken with peanut sauce) Crab Rangoon Martabak Telor (beef omelette) Bakmi Jawa (noodle stir fry with shrimp) Beef Rendang (simmered beef and sides) Iced Palm sugar latte Lychee Iced Tea And a side of noodles for our 2 year The sauces that came with these dishes were also great. You can even shop from their small store to bring Indonesian groceries home. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty full. We found a spot in the small parking lot, but they have signs that there is additional parking by the church if you go and need to find a spot. Since we clearly over ordered we had a lot to take home and it was great as leftovers the next day still. Can't wait to go back!

I love ethnic food and had Wisanggeni Pawon on my "must try" list for a while. If it's on yours,…read moremake plans and go! I don't have a benchmark, since this is my single Indonesian food experience. I ordered the bala-bala and beef rendang. The bala-bala were packed with recognizable veggies and had a light crispy texture. Not greasy or oily at all. My main course came with rice, a jackfruit curry and kale. A green chili sauce, more like a relish is served on the side. It is very spicy. The beef was well spiced, fork tender and just dreamy. I was also surprised by the jackfruit curry-something I've never had but liked with the spiciness of the beef-I did use a lot of the green chili sauce. The place is small and very casual and serves coffee drinks but doesn't have a liquor license. You can carry in from the pub next door, though. The parking lot is very small but I think you can park in the adjoining lot by the pub. I went at an odd time and was the only customer other than a couple of drunk women trying to get coffee. There's also a small shop where you can buy Indonesian spices, mixes and coffee. I regret not buying the rendang mix! I'm definitely going back to try some of the other dishes, ideally with friends to share appetizers-I want that lumpia-and I'll be sure to grab a package of rendang spice on my way out.

Pho is my medicine when I'm getting over a cold. I learned this trick many years ago when I lived…read morein Orange County, an area of Southern California with some of the best pho outside of Vietnam. One time, I was at a Vietnamese restaurant and saw a man sitting by himself, his face over a steaming bowl of pho, with a pile of tissues next to him. He'd alternate slurping up noodles and broth with blowing his nose. It was gross but also kind of brilliant and also somehow still delicious-looking. Homeboy was on a mission to clear his nasal passages, I tell you what. So, the next time I had a cold, I tried my man's technique. And you know what? Yes, pho is a medical miracle. If you're on the end stages of a cold, where you feel 90% better but you still have some nagging junk hanging on, get a bowl of pho. And bring some tissues with you. Short story long: The pho at Long Thanh is probably the best pho I've eaten in Indianapolis. Not only was my pho ga delicious and simple, like a great bowl of chicken pho should be. But I visited with the end stages of a cold, and once I put my face over the bowl and started slurping, I could feel the pho working its magic. My visit was also a reconnaissance mission, of sorts: I know there are a lot of places to get pho around Indy, but where would one go to get an amazing bowl of pho? I didn't have that one place to point someone to, or take someone to, until today. Long Thanh is it! Now, this is not the most aesthetically pleasing restaurant that I've ever visited. In fact, I would probably qualify this place as a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It's located in a dusty strip mall. The building looks like it was built in the 1960s and hasn't been updated since the 1990s. But I'm willing to overlook the spider webs in the windows, the ramshackle carpet and the upside-down Lowe's bucket serving as a plant holder. Why? Because the pho at Long Thanh is the kind of pho you want to be sticking your sick freakin' face over. So, the pho ga is my standard pho order, because how can you go wrong with chicken soup? The pho comes with a platter of herbs -- Thai basil, regular basil and cilantro -- and bean sprouts to sprinkle into your bowl, according to your preference. There are also some lime wedges to squeeze, and jalapeno slices to add for a little heat. If you need more heat, there's Sriracha and other sauces at the table. I add Sriracha as I eat, because I like to build up the heat as I go. Basically, my bowl of pho was exactly what I wanted: a hot and flavorful bowl of broth and perfectly cooked noodles and chicken, with the ability to add handfuls of fresh herbs and sprouts for a nice fresh, crunchy texture. One other reason to visit Long Thanh: the owner of this restaurant. This guy is also the host, the server, the cook, and the person who clears the tables. He is a bright and shining beacon of light in an otherwise dusty strip mall in central Indiana. He was super enthusiastic about every single thing. You can tell that he loves what he does, and it shows in the food he serves.

Love this place! Been eating here 20 years. Introduced a friend to Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio (#52) and…read moreshe loved it too.

I happened to see Teriyaki Madness as i was heading north on Michigan Rd. I decided to stop in and…read moregrab an order to go. The interior is bright and attractive. It was very clean with a few people dining in. It appeared that most orders were carry out, at least in mid-afternoon when I was there. The menu is easy to read, with clear explanation of how to order the bowls. I chose a tofu noodle bowl, yaki style. The vegetables in the bowl were good, especially the broccoli. It was perfectly cooked, slightly crisp. Tofu was tasty too. I'm glad that I ordered extra Teriyaki sauce. Next time I will try the spicy tofu. I like the simple menu as it is not intimidating or difficult to order. It is fast and easy. I do wish there was a vegetarian spring roll on the menu for people who don't eat chicken.

Food and Drink: Had a taste for Hawaiian and/or fried rice today and this place crossed paths with…read moreme! I had the double protein bowl with veggies, fried rice, spicy chicken teriyaki and spicy steak teriyaki. The proteins were tender and flavorful!! The rice was cooked perfectly, and the veggies were tender to the bite. Next time I would want to raise the spice level and also try the yum yum sauce. Customer Service: Because this was a pickup order, I can't speak to direct customer service. BUT, I was able to walk in and get my order on time and conveniently. Ambiance: The ambiance wasn't the liveliest but based on the food quality, I'm shocked more people aren't coming here! This location used to be a Wendy's but it was still easy and convenient to walk in and pick up my order. I would highly recommend giving this place a chance!