Sometimes Yelp sends me to some strange places, but it never disappoints. This highly rated little…read moreAsian cafe is located inside an IU medical building and serves mostly medical staff and patient visitors. The good Yelp scores are well deserved. I loved the food prepared by one cook, who did it all. First, I had trouble finding the cafe. The entrance is on the Northeast side of the building. There are no signs outside. The cafe is on the right as you go through the doors. The menu, on a board over the counter offers rice and noodle bowls, ban mi sandwiches, spring rolls and several soups. Breakfast and lunch options are available. I ordered the spring rolls and hot and sour soup at the counter and paid. Food takes a few minutes to prepare and then the order is called. The shrimp spring rolls are huge and amazing, served with a delicious peanut sauce. The cilantro was fresh and aromatic. The hot and sour soup was very good, too. The hot soup was packed with veggies including wood's ear mushrooms. A steady stream of medical staff came in and ordered their favorites without looking at the menu. Prices are great. A banh mi sandwich is $8. There are four cafe size table to eat inside. Most people take their meals to go. There is plenty of parking outside in the dedicated lot.

Amazing. The other reviews are spot on. This is a GOOD place to get pho. The chicken rice noodle…read moresoup here is great! It's missing a more fragrant (star anise, clove, cinnamon, peppercorn) broth that I'm used to for pho, but the soup is great for being a chicken based broth. Everything was fresh tasting. The soup had Thai basil, cilantro, sliced onion, basically all the appropriate accompaniments. No bean sprouts, which is the way I like it. And I love the added touch of fried shallots. Yes it's not traditional, but imparts a great flavor. I also like how there is no hoisin sauce provided to suggest it should be added. The soup is great as is. It was a perfect option for a rainy winter's day. For the banh mi, the marinated pork is cooked to order. The shrimp spring roll had fresh vegetables and just the right amount of moistness for the rice paper wrapper. Overall, I would return here just for that soup. A hidden gem for home-y tasting food. There was a lady cooking on her own behind the register, and she was skilled at preparing meals with a sense of urgency, taking orders, and cooking as customers came in. There are three tables and a few chairs, so not much seating, but most customers were getting their food to go.

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!!

Finally got a chance to try Siam Star and happy that I did! The owner was so friendly and even went…read morethrough the menu, the order was made fresh and everything was delicious! We had the Crusty Crab, Sweet & Sour Chicken, and the chocolate lover cake for dessert - yum! Worth the visit if you're in the area!

Definitely a solid restaurant. We got Mongolian beef, chicken and broccoli, general tso chicken,…read moredumplings, and sushi. Everybody was pleased with their meal. It came out pretty quickly and the servers were lovely. The restaurant is small and homey. Will be back.

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.

BIBIBOP has stepped to their game in the last few months with staff and customer service. I went in…read morefor their birthday BOGO promo the other day for a free bowl with the purchase of another. Love the sweet potato noodles and kale as my base! Topped off with kimchi, pickled onions, chickpeas, black beans, carrots, corn, cucumber, cheese, Miso Salmon with Yum Yum sauce and Gojijang. They also serve complimentary miso soup. I think they recently updated their app and have a new rewards system. Go take advantage of the new features, points and they will hook you up! They do have a small patio and plenty of indoor seating in a bright, cheerful and casual space. It lifts my spirits and I always feel good about getting healthy "fast food."

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....

Celebrated a birthday here last week. Was seated at a table right inside the front door, so did not…read morereally experience the true vibe of the restaurant/main dining area. Our server was very upbeat and pleasant. Food was very good. My major complaint was that a restaurant of this caliber would stoop to charging an extra dollar for a salted rim. Yes, my daughter ordered a Paloma with salted rim and our bill came with a dollar surcharge for salt. We were a party of 6 with a hefty bill and this completely turned me off. Shame on you.

Great sushi, great people watching, and above beyond service. Server Sarah's roll recommendation…read morewas spot on, and she brought everything my histrionic self asked for (paper napkins, what's ur fav cocktail?, ur fav roll, what dessert for my husband, etc.). Nice, quiet, & sunny, perfect place for an early al fresco solo dinner while reading the paper & people watching. Also have valet for dinner, so no hassle parking.

coming from california, it's so hard to find an authentic chinese sit-down restaurant. but as soon…read moreas i walked in and was handed a chinese menu with its own dishes, i knew this place would be legit LOL. genuinely it was close to feeling like i was back in california, especially with all the customers speaking chinese around me. the food was good!! quite salty but nonetheless still yummy. love how extensive the menu is. the workers are super super friendly, and the food comes out SO FAST. for how much we ordered, more than half the dishes were already at our table in under 5 mins lolol. i also appreciate that they don't charge for a bowl of rice unlike other places

Great food We had a…read moregreat time here to celebrate my daughter's birthday. There are two sections. At first we were in the back section upon walking in and it was a bit cold on a cold day. But they moved us to the front without a hassle. We ordered Fried rice, Spring rolls, Pad see, Chicken lo mei. Everyone really enjoyed their meal. The service was very warm and inviting. The atmosphere was fun including a robot that brought my daughter a slice of birthday cake!

I can always count on Kona Grill for a great late night destination with amazing happy hour…read morepricing! The food is really good. The staff is friendly and helpful. They even give bottled water and snacks to delivery drivers. How cool is that? Love the sushi and cheeseburger with house made chips! A very good assortment of appetizers and cocktails as well. It's a pretty place to eat at Clay Terrace and enjoy the patio when the weather permits. It is also one of the few restaurants in Carmel open late on weeknights which is very much appreciated!

Oh, Mondays are all day happy hour on some food. Let's go with something familiar of $9 BBQ…read morechicken flatbread. Let's try the $6 macadamia chicken but surprisingly the appetizer does not come with sweet chili green beans and the nuts are in the breading. Now, to meet my dollars to spend, let's try the $9 (6) chicken dumplings but came with no veggies so pricey. Lastly, $3 chicken satay but should have asked for Thai peanut sauce on the side as I did not like the taste so I took half of my takeout dish to my co-worker. Server was excellent. Kona Grill - I recommend that your Happy Hour menu be more detailed as dishes are not half the size. I tried new pricey dishes, but your sister restaurant food appeals to me more.

First time trying out this thai restaurant, from a recommendation from a family member. I ordered…read morea pick-up order. Upon entering the restaurant, the decor was modern, plenty of seating and it was two sides to the restaurant. It wasnt too busy, but it looks like the one server I saw was doing everything. I ordered Thai Fried Rice with chicken and shrimp, medium spice level; along with some crab rangoon bites. The crab rangoon bites were delicious and I did enjoy the sweet chili sauce paired with the bites. When it came to my thai fried rice, I had way more onions than chicken and shrimp in my entree. I only found 2 small pieces of chicken. The only win for me was the crab rangoon bites. I might give them another try, because I do enjoy thai food, but this wasnt the best experience.

And another one! I have found me a Thai restaurant on the NW side of town that is phenomenal. From…read morethe service to the food, you get that feeling as if you're in Thailand. The lunch specials are the way to go for your first time, dining. You will not leave hungry. In fact, you could end up with leftovers; depending on your appetite. And the prices are reasonable. They complement the portions as well as the flavor and quality of food. In my opinion, compared to others, don't expect a huge dining area. With most of the Thai restaurants I've dined, the good ones, they're typically small for an almost quiet dining experience. I've found the smaller, the better in taste. It was very clean and open. I have definitely added this spot to my Go To Thai spots in Indy! Go check them out and enjoy some authentic Thai food.

Fried Chicken Geprek -- 9/10: crisp chicken that was full of spicy and flavor! i loooved the garlic…read moresambal on top. the cucumbers were a nice cool down to handle the spice. Satay -- 9.5/10: juicy and delicious! i've had this entree before at the Epicurean food festival and the flavor was just as delicious. Mango latte -- 10/10: i was wondering whether this would have a shot of espresso in it but it did not :( but not too much of a disappointment bc this was soooo good and refreshing! almost like mango lassi and mango milk tea had a baby. India to Indonesia, asians love mango #confirmed Honorable mentions: my friends got the Beef Rendang and Mie Ayam. Both really loved it (some pics here) their dishes! This was my second time trying Indonesian cuisine but my first time venturing out from the more mainstream Satay and certainly won't be my last. The pops of flavor in the Geprek were so awesome and reminded me how fun it is to try new dishes and foods from other cultures. Parking is limited out front but I think there are two additional lots that are close by. I went on a Sunday afternoon and had no issues getting a spot. Service was okay... they were not too busy and we were a table of just 4 people but they forgot my friend's Beef Rendang. Upon asking, they didn't really apologize for forgetting his meal just told us to wait and then they brought it out slightly later. Nobody really came to check on us throughout the meal either. It was not a big deal for me but if you're dining in expecting full service, this may be disappointing for you. Overall the food was delicious and the albiet mediocre service was enough for me to come back and enjoy some more dishes in the near future. Also! There is a fun little market in the restaurant to check out some indonesian snacks and drinks.

We had a really great experience here! The waiter who helped us was super friendly and gave some…read moreawesome recommendations that were spot on since we weren't entirely sure what to get. In addition to the tasty entrees they also have a little store setup inside where I picked up a bottle of chili sauce to take home, and it's been really good. Definitely a hidden gem in Indy. We'll be back for sure!

Wow! What can I say. Stop what you're doing right now and go eat here. This is a sole…read moreproprietorship in a strip center. Serving Vietnamese and Chinese food. It's a small, single dining room with simple decor and a tv. But get your mouth ready. This is a flavor explosion. The owner most nights is a one man show. Sit anywhere you like, don't worry he will take good care of you. From waiting tables, making dine in and to go orders. The food and this man is on fire We always get the same thing for a flavor tour de force. Always fresh great quality and flavorful at a fair price. Goi rolls with a peanut dipping sauce Vietnamese pancake with a sweet vinegar sauce Shrimp sour soup Pepper chicken Veggies, shrimp, pork, chicken, and all the flavors. We have also tried the ginger shrimp and curry chicken with sweet potato and they are both awesome.

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.