I'm so disappointed i forgot my waiters name because he was on point. All of his recommendations from drinks to food was right on point. I wanted to make some substitutions on the "lion king" he warned me against it and im glad I listened. It was amazing as is! This sushi spot definitely gives upscale vibes. Very clean chic decor. Very much expected for the area. The dining room is huge with plenty of seating as well as bar seating. The menu was loaded with options for everyone. They have the traditional sushi as well as some signature rolls. Everything was flavorful and fresh. With a nice drink list going on too! read more

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The ambiance is super cute, service was good. They brought out birthday dessert with a candle. The food was good. I've never seen so many vegan rolls. The Thai hippie was flavorful. The Amazon with the chimmuchuri was great. The yellowtail was fresh. Great place to meet friends if of 86th in ironworks. The chocolate spring roll was decadent. Will be back! read more

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My favorite sushi in the Indy area. Excellent service and atmosphere, Blue Sushi is the perfect place for a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience. My favorite appetizer is grilled Brussels sprouts (which are amazing!) and my favorite sushi is the Cowgirl roll. But we always share and sample, and everything I have ever tried has been excellent. If anyone ever asks me for a sushi recommendation I always direct them to Blue Sushi. Several times we have had larger groups here, from 10-16 people, and the service has been great. Highly recommend. read more

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Ive seen this restaurant when visiting Massage Heights and decided made a reservation for Saturday at 5:30 for a friend's birthday who wanted sushi. We were immediately greeted and when seated they had prepared a birthday card signed by staff which felt special. I loved the decor and the ambiance was nice with plenty of window lighting. They had such a variety of rolls and we loved all of our selections. The service was phenomenal and the price was very reasonable for 2 people. read more

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Very cute sushi spot located right beside the Ironworks Hotel. Came in for lunch and wasn't busy at all. My waitress was very nice, working the bar as well but still attentive. My first time finding a ceviche I liked in a restaurant! Had so much flavor and even a light spice to it. Would definitely order again! My sushi was very fresh. I had the crunchy la roll which contained; avocado, cucumber crab mix and topped with panko bread crumbs and a sweet chili sauce. I spent around $17 for happy hour, not bad! I can't wait to try other menu items ! read more

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I was greeted when I walked in. Was immediately seated at the bar. I stopped in on Saturday with a few friends so decided to pop back in on Tuesday after work. They have a decent happy hour menu. I also love that they have multiple vegan sushi options. My goal is to try them all. My favorite so far is the eden roll. This time around, I subbed the edamame hummus for avocado while adding jalapeño and Sriracha which was a 10/10. I believe it was the manager that delivered my food and called me the new chef for coming up with a new recipe. I also tried the Thai hippie. I wasn't a fan. The restaurant was clean and vibey. The bathroom was also clean. I'm going to also post a video from Saturday. I forgot to check in. read more

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Good food, but the wait was suuuuuper long. Also served our food after their closing time which was odd. Server seemed stressed, which was understandable since the wait was so long. Good food and good atmosphere, but the overall experience was a little lacking. read more

One of my favorite sushi spots in the city! The service is always great and although I typically receive my food fast, it's always fresh. It's a chill spot but can get busy. They have Happy Hour all day on Sunday! I had the lion king roll and a sangria spritz and my bill was less than $20. That's my type of happy hour! read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - The Lion King Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Went here for happy hour, and honestly, it's one of the best in the city in my opinion. The happy hour menu is extensive--lots of great options, including plenty of cooked sushi choices and even soups. If you're not a big sushi eater, you'll still find something you'll enjoy. The sushi we ordered was fresh and delicious. My only critique was that they forgot to bring ginger and wasabi with my rolls. When I asked, it took about 25 minutes to get it, even though it wasn't incredibly busy (this was during the lunch happy hour). That said, the rest of the service was good, and I really enjoyed their mocktails--super tasty and a nice alternative since we didn't order alcohol. Overall, Blue Sushi Sake Grill has a fantastic happy hour, fresh sushi, and great mocktails. Definitely worth visiting, especially if you love variety! read more

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Blue Sushi consistently delivers top-tier cocktails, sake, and sushi selections. I risked it all and showed up with no reservations on a Tuesday at 6:30 PM and was able to be seated immediately. My friend and I opted to sit at the bar since we were primarily meeting for cocktails and wanted easy access to the bartender because, you know, priorities. There was one time on a Saturday night when a friend and I arrived at about 9 PM with no reservations on a Saturday, and the 45-min wait was a bit too much for us so we left that evening, but that was completely the fault of our own poor planning. The house margaritas were crisp, light, and refreshing. Definitely a perfect patio cocktail. We snacked on the spicy edamame that was the right amount of salty and not offensively spicy. That will definitely have to be my new go to starter there. Oh, and did I mention the most important part?!?? They have a freaking happy hour!!! 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday, and all day Sunday!! so you get access to a limited, but indulgence list of beers, cocktail, starters, sushi, and vegan options all at a discount!! And all day Sunday? Yes, please! He doesn't love fine dining on a deal? So grab a friend, play it safe and make a reservation, and carve out an hour or two to sit at Blue where you can converse with good company, drink all the drinks, and eat your weight and sushi. read more

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Our all favorite place for sushi in Indianapolis! The food is wonderful and drinks outstanding. We always get the charred edamame and the shishito peppers to start along with either a Jalapeno Margarita (yum) or another fun drink. On to the sushi - we like to share family style so order a bunch of rolls - often the LA Roll, Cabo Roll, Lion Roll and Hot Popper. Everything we've enjoyed so far has been fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is fun - a little bit cool but still relaxing. And if the weather is nice, we'll hit the patio. All in all, this place has everything going for it (plus an amazing happy hour!). read more

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Did I discover the best sushi bar in Indy? I don't know, but I think I did. And now I feel that I must begin a quest to answer this epic question. Call me Kiddo, because I may just have to make my own "Sushi List Five" and mark them off one by one. It may take some time, but I can be patient. Like revenge, sushi is a dish best served cold. I am starting a business and signed a lease on a new location, so it was time to celebrate. I was already in Nora and sushi sounded good. I had never been to Blue, but dang, I'm going to keep coming back! The location is great, being near Nora, Castleton and Keystone. They are located right inside Ironworks, but they have their own, independent entrance. It is a lovely restaurant consisting of Japanese themes with a modern twist. Enough decor to set the mood, but never overplaying their hand. I sat at the bar-bar so I could get in quickly. I will have to visit, again, and sit at the sushi bar. The dining room is also lovely and spacious with tall ceilings. It felt almost airy. The service was quick, and the bartender made me an old fashioned with rye. This drink was made the way an old fashioned is supposed to be made: muddled sugar and bourbon cherries and a really good spirit. Subtle, yet complex. It made me want to soak in the moment. I also had the Kokuto Whiskey, one of their house drinks. It was like an old fashioned with a little Japanese infusion. Good lord, was it yummy! Speaking of yummy, let's get down to business: the food. For one, this menu has enough options on it to satisfy the Crazy 88. For appetizer, I had the shishito peppers which are sautéed in this beautiful sauce. Delicious and not spicy. A small kick with tons of flavor. For the sushi: The Lion King, Thriller, and South Pacific. The Lion King has a fabulous chili aioli and the South Pacific comes to life with a small hit of pineapple. But that Thriller! I don't know what "creamy thriller sauce" is, but I'm glad I have experienced it in my life. The peppers and these rolls must have used the five point palm exploding heart technique on me, because I was in heaven! I can't wait to return to this wonderful sushi bar. You're my boy, Blue [Sushi]! (Ok, I may have strayed from my Kill Bill references but there was no way I was passing that one up!) read more

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My first time here and I'm already plotting when my wallet will let me come back! It was my friend's birthday and we came as a party of 10 and I have to say, our waitress was phenomenal! Patient and gave wonderful suggestions. I was torn on what to order and after hearing I love raw fish especially tuna, she suggested the Cherry Bomb nigiri. It was so tasty and definitely had a kick to it if you like spice! The gekkeikan was perfect for a drink and lasted me all evening. My friend tried out the sake flights. She said previously she didn't like the taste of sake but ordered the partly cloudy flight and was super happy about it! My main roll of as the Tataki Maki and it was so good! Finished off the meal with the yuzu mochi and I was not disappointed! I know many places with mochi in Indy often use the kind straight out of the box and you can taste it. This whether or not it was out of the box...I couldn't tell because to me it tasted pretty fresh! I hope to come back here again. Thanks for making my first experience here wonderful! read more

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I've driven by this place so many times and was super excited to finally give it a try. The weather was beautiful, so we sat outside where there was plenty of shade - a really comfortable setup for a relaxing meal. Our server was also great! We ordered the crab rangoon and three different sushi rolls. Everything we tried was excellent. The ingredients were fresh, the presentation was great, and the flavors were spot on. I'd absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for solid sushi and a great outdoor dining option. read more

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This is your average sushi place, nothing special in my opinion. They did give complementary for the dessert, which is really nice, but overall felt like it was a little overpriced. I've also gotten them through Uber eats one time, and my Nigiri was completely destroyed, which was very disappointing. It's a really nice ambience on the inside and it was good service, but be prepared to pay a slightly overpriced amount for sushi. read more

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No wait time. No wait time. My go to place for sushi. And now that there's a happy hour I'll try to get back more often. read more

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a great date night, birthday, or girl's night out spot! This restaurant is slightly upscale, but I definitely would not call it fancy. One of my favorite parts of the interior is the sushi bar where you can see the fresh cuts of fish being prepared to make your sushi of choice. Want more bang for your buck? I highly recommend checking out their happy hour menu. Most days are from 2:30-6, but Sunday is all day long! My favorite dishes were the crunchy red roll and the mango crab rangoon (not pictured). The crab rangoons came with both a sweet mango sauce and a slightly spicy red sauce. Both of them mixed together with the creamy filling were perfection. I really loved the amount of both cooked and vegan/vegetarian options in the menu. The crunchy red roll was one of the not raw options with crab mix, shrimp, and avocado inside. The crispy beet colored panko gave a nice contrasting texture to the soft rice and fillings. I have seen complaints on previous posts about slow service, but that seemed to be mostly remedied for my visit. I already have my next reservation booked! read more

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I've been enjoying this wonderful sushi spot since 2019 and it's always delicious! The rolls are unique and made to perfection. Today I was celebrating my 29th birthday and the service was outstanding! Our server, Yahir, made my parents smile and made it easy to enjoy their first time as they are not normally down for sushi. He will definitely bring smiles and laughs to your table! This is by far my favorite spot to bring anyone visiting from out of the town because the area the restaurant is located is so beautiful too! I highly recommend this place for sushi lovers and anyone skeptical about sushi. Also not pictured below but a huge favorite is the Crispy Brussels Sprouts! read more

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I am such a sushi fan and I can't believe I'd yet to get to Blue Sushi! Located at Ironworks just off of Keystone, the location is convenient and I don't have to deal with street parking! My friend and I went on a Sunday afternoon (straddling a late lunch/ early diner) and learned that Sunday is all day happy hour! Which offers some food and drink specials, such as $4 spicy edaname. We orered a little bit off the happy hour menu, and off the regular menu as well. My friend needs to be gluten, dairy and egg free for medical reasons, and there were lots of options that she was able to eat. We had the charred edaname (sooo good with it's little spices!), side salads with the ginger dressing, hot teas o na cold day. My friend ordered off the gluten free menu, so I can't remebr exactly what she ate (but I did take pics; take a look!) although I know she had rolls with yellow tail, and a rainbow roll. I kept my day a little spicy and had both the "hot popper" (salmon) and the "godzilla bomb" (little bit of everything) rolls. Everything was just so beautiful and so tasty! #yum #ReviewsByRL read more

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I love it here!!! Right when you step in it feels like you're in another city. The host stand is positioned right in front of the door, so it can get a little congested if there are multiple parties waiting to be seated. I've been here a handful of times and every time our server is so kind and knowledgeable about the menu. To drink, I always get the cucumber jalapeno margarita with a tahini rim. Soooo good. We always start with the mango crab rangoon and miso soup. Another winner! I think the mango really seals the deal with the crab rangoon. So good. The crunchy LA is my favorite sushi roll and lately has been my go to. It has crab mix, avocado, cucumber, crispy panko, sweet chili sauce. I'm not a sushi pro yet (but I'll get there), so this is me living on the edge. I used to get a California roll before this, if that tells you anything! This place is a favorite. Great for all occasions. Lunch, date night, girls night, celebration dinners, etc! The patio is also nice when the weather permits. Highly recommend! read more

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Ok ok, I'll admit I was wrong. I must have just gone at the wrong times. We've been back many times since then and it's one of our go to places that has since been consistently pretty good. Happy hour specials are pretty bomb and our daughter is infatuated with the hot rock beef. Servers are always pleasant and vibes are good. Parking can be a little tight with everything going on in the area but we go a few times a month now. read more

Love this place. Reminds me of Nobu in Malibu without the hefty price all while staying in Indianapolis. Ambience is super cute, fun, and playful. Service is always awesome here. Rolls and appetizers never disappoint. Worth the trip. read more

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My friend suggested her for a girls dinner date. I had never been so I didn't know what to expect but the ambience at first glance was very stylish. The menu was full of varieties. And they had a happy hour. I had two rolls one was the tidal wave I give that a 10/10 and the other was the Rojas it was a server recommendation, 8/10. Lastly, I finished dinner with green tea ice cream. Perfection. I enjoyed myself and will be back! read more

Came here on a Friday night, party of 4 with a reservation. Were seated fairly quickly and met marielle -- what a gem. The food is phenomenal and the vegan menu was expansive and delicious Prices are fair and the service was incredible. Highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner, business or pleasure, absolutely a good time read more

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Excellent sushi and fast service. I love their happy hour menu as well! I got sushi to go this time, and it was packaged so well! read more

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i had a great time at blufish sushi! the parking lot was extremely crowded but there was no wait to sit down in the restaurant. the ambiance was nice but the restaurant was a little loud for my personal preference. i felt like the menu was fair in regards to the plant based options available. i ended up ordering the edamame, as well as the avo kaluna roll and unami maki roll. eel was always my favorite as a child and i feel like the replication of it was very accurate. i don't think i'd be able to distinguish right away if my sushi was vegan or not. overall the service and food was great and i would recommend this place for a nice evening out or if you're looking for vegan options in the area. read more

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Wow that was yummy! All day Sunday happy hour? I'm actually not sure what the hours are- but came in around 1 and many vegan rolls were discounted for happy hour. First time here. Wish we had one locally. Such interesting and fun flavors. What a treat! Loved everything here- vibe and service included. read more

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The restaurant is very vibrant and full of energy. The service was ok. We felt a bit neglected at times but I think our server had too many tables. The food was just OK. The tuna tower was delicious. The rolls we got were just off. They all were a bit overdone where you couldn't even pick out the different flavors going on. Sauces were thrown on for the sake of sauces I guess. We are frequent sushi goers and we get any and all things off the menu but I would not recommend any of the rolls we got. The place is busy though and others seem to really like it. read more

We waited an hour for sushi after ordering and it was quite literally the worst sushi I've ever had in my entire life.

I believe this is a regional chain, as after meeting an old friend for lunch at this location in Indy, I noticed there is a location of the same name in my city of Nashville. I'll have to give them a try soon! It's modern, clean, and borderline between "casual" and "upscale". The sushi itself, at least the 3 rolls we split, is all terrific. Our server was friendly, and I appreciated that she didn't rush us out the door (even subtly) as we were catching up on old times after not seeing each other for far too long. The menu is extensive enough to offer plenty of choices, but not so extensive that it is overwhelming. Prices were very reasonable as well. read more

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My husband and I have been coming here for years! We love how fresh the fish is and how well they roll the rolls. I'm celiac so I am very sensitive to gluten and they are good about making sure my rolls are gluten free, I've never gotten sick here! Best sushi in the Midwest, I try to eat sushi other places and it doesn't compare to anywhere landlocked. read more

Food: Delicious! I got the $17.50 Lunch Special and got 2 maki rolls and a salad. I appreciated getting 8 pieces per roll. The Lion King has a grilled/smoky taste to the salmon and that is *chef's kiss* Service: it was very busy during the weekday lunch hour. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was attentive. There were a lot of to go orders I saw being picked up. On almost all occasions service is speedy quick. I absolutely adore the manager for his kind vibrant spirit. He always speaks and is super hospitable. Ambiance: how can you beat it? It's gorgeous inside, the patio is quaint and relaxing, and the plating of food is always picture-worthy (see above). Make sure you come during lunch hour, happy hour, or the all-day Sunday happy hour. It's a steal in price but brings the same consistent, elevated bourgie vibes I love. read more

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I so wished this review was favorable, but unfortunately, our experience was poor from every facet. I had been wanting to try this restaurant for so long and was so excited as I had heard great things! We got takeout, and were put on hold for approximately 3 minutes at first, then when the hostess answered, she then said to hold on while we heard giggling in the background. So, after waiting approximately 6 min to place our order, the hostess was then very rude, dismissive, and unfriendly. She told us it would be 35 minutes which seemed long for 3 small rolls, but regardless we were still excited to try it. We arrived to the restaurant about 25 minutes into the wait, and the sushi was already ready and on the shelf. We got it and oddly enough, the restaurant was not busy at all and the hostess again was incredibly rude and dismissive. We finally got home, and tried the sushi - it was sadly even worse than the experience. We got the Thai, Eden, and Cowgirl rolls; while my partner was satisfied with the cowgirl roll, the other two were extremely underwhelming. Super small, not filled at all, and some even missed several of the ingredients. The tempura tofu was the smallest bit I've ever seen. The Thai roll didn't even have the peanut sauce, which made it even worse. SO disappointing. There are really great sushi places in Indy; definitely recommend ANY of those. read more

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We were looking for dinner close to our hotel that we could enjoy with family. We found Blue Sushi which had an excellent happy hour menu. We got a table for four quickly and ordered some happy hour drinks. Since the prices were great we got a lot of food for the table to try. We started with the mango Rangoon and ordered four maki rolls. The kids ordered a kids meal and a ramune soda. The service was good and the food was really great. We really enjoyed our meal and are so happy we found a great option for dinner in Indy. read more

If you take out they charge a 4% "packing fee"? That's definitely unacceptable. Ill being my own to go containers from home. read more

Blue Sushi Sake Grill - PACKING FEE!? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If I could give 10+ stars, I would. Espresso martinis are fire. Zion has been my server a handful of times and his recommendations never miss. Mia has also been my server and not only is she gorgeous but she's on it. Could not enjoy this place anymore than I do! When in doubt... Blue Sushi read more

First time at Blue Sushi and it didn't disappoint. The fish and veggies were really fresh and the waitress triple checked on a few dishes ensuring that I didn't consume any nuts (allergies ). My calamari, roll and drink were really good. Service was excellent and the decor was tastefully done. It's inviting, clean and airy! I definitely want to bring some of my girlfriends to this location. I love rolls that are fresh and flavorful and my overall experience was excellent. The ginger on my plate was sooo good and my drink was appealing to the eyes AND delicious. I forgot my waitresses name but she held it down bartending and being our waitresses. I LOVE great service and she remembered details and checked on us while we were enjoying our lunch. Kudos to her! read more

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The food was awesome and I wish could give the business 5 stars. But I can't. Pros best sushi I had in a long. I had the truffle salmon- it was fresh and delicate. Then I had the Amazon roll- you never think about adding salsa Verde to it. And wow. Whoever came up that idea is a genius Con - service. The guy who started my order bringing my sake to me. He forgot about. Been over fifteen mins. I was getting upset I even looked one at one of the managers but nothing. He saw he being pissed off. I ask one sushi workers if he could get a me a manager. He got his manager and I spoke with him. Then the waiter came over and started to lie how he was giving time to look over the menu. I told him I ready over 15 minutes ago. I told want I wanted. Then he tried to butter me up ha that wasn't go to. I purposely forgot a customer. FYI jis tip would of been 10x as much as I left him. I really felt not leaving a tip at all but conscience wouldn't allow it Yes, If I am in town again I would eat there but definitely would not have as my waiter again read more

Some of the best sushi in Indy. Really hard to recommend their customer service. You're a number to them; not a person.

Really I'd give this a 3.8. There are some really great things on the menu and what a treat to actually get a good craft cocktail with sushi, rather than just beer/wine! The atmosphere is good. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. Food comes out fast due to their multiple kitchens. The drinks were worth the wait, but the bar was really slow. I would go back just for the shashito peppers and charred edamame! These were spectacular. Some friends had the brussel sprouts and said they were really great. The itchy sea bass is definitely worth it! a worth the price for 2 pieces. As far as the rest of the sushi, I'm not sure the quality is worth the price. The nigiri was pretty good, but I've had better quality elsewhere in the area. read more