So I've been having a hard time finding vegan places where I can go out to eat -- most places are…read morelabeled "vegan friendly," which generally means that there are one-two offerings on the menu, and some of those are side dishes like French fries or steamed vegetables. THIS place: everything on the menu was vegan, almost all of it was made in-house, and all of it recreated favorite dishes with plant-based ingredients -- wow! I used to love Reuben sandwiches, and theirs was really remarkably good, by any standards! Instead of the chips that came with my sandwich (their chips are really good corn tortilla chips), I upgraded to a light summer cucumber salad, with cherry tomatoes and onions in a creamy dill dressing. Cleaned my plate -- everything was delicious. They even had homemade mango lassis, which I couldn't refuse. Tasted like rich mango nectar. Tasty! Service is at the counter, although they bring your order out to you. Ambience is clean, tidy and cool -- simple diner decor, with a tiny private side patio that let us enjoy the fine day, but was a bit noisy with loud cars roaring past. I'm so glad I discovered this place! I'm definitely returning. And they do take-out too, for those days I'm too busy to cook a from-scratch meal...

Nice selection and quick service. Of the items we had, we most enjoyed the chili and the BLT. The…read morewings were also good.

Tried Plantastic for the first time yesterday. Ordered the steak hibachi and the Korean bbq wings…read more Service was efficient, and staff were welcoming and kind. The food was good. When I go back, I would not get the hibachi again though. The only reason is it is so similar to something I make for myself at home. I should have tried something different. The wings were good. I ate a few there and brought the rest home and warmed them in the air fryer later in the evening. They warmed up nicely. The hibachi heated up well too. It made a nice breakfast this morning!

Plantastic Indy is an A+ across the board…read more Every time I eat there, no matter what's on the menu, I know that there has been so much love, dedication and technique put into each dish. I've been eating here consistently for quite some time and I am thoroughly pleased each and every time. The owners and staff are so genuine and inviting. The food is delicious and comforting. The atmosphere is cozy and upscale. They are now doing fine dining. This is a first for Indy and I love that they are pushing forward in this space. My friend and I went on opening night and we shared the calamari. For my main dish I ordered the steak filet which came with truffle mashed potatoes, asparagus and cranberry sauce. My friend had the house made fettuccine. When I tell you it was all so delicious. It took a little more time, but that has to be expected in fine dining anyway. But the big wow is, they are making the pasta by hand prior to making the dish. That's truly outstanding. It truly elevates the dish. Everything we had was so flavorful. When I heard cranberry sauce I was like, hmm how is this gonna work?? Oh it worked! It paired so well with the rest of the dish. For desert we had the leaving the nest which was chocolate ganache on a nest of chocolate with a hand made chocolate cookie. Me nor my friend like chocolate much, but the quality and flavor of this desert was one that I could enjoy again. I will definitely be back and I suggest the same for you. Very proud of this establishment. They are resilient and brilliant and they truly care about their customers and their business. Much love.

The food is so delicious and the owner is very kind! Would absolutely recommend anyone visiting…read moreIndianapolis to come here to eat and good times.

I have not spent much time in the Eastside of Indianapolis other than Irvington. Driving through…read morehere, you see the blight and the abandonment of this area of Indianapolis since the decline of manufacturing. Then again, it's not an uncommon story unfortunately- large parts of the city forgotten in terms of economic development but then suddenly needed during times of campaigning. Had taken Keystone and then Rural Street to get here, and the potholes are not kind. But, we had this place on our list and were determined to make it here at least once. Tlaolli stood out for its vegan offerings. Plenty of vegan taco options, birria (an absolute rarity to see vegan birria), and torta. They offer soy chorizo, jackfruit, and king oyster mushrooms as protein options. The exterior is colorful, and inside there are seating options. We had gotten our food to go, so I cannot comment too much on the service. Had placed our order online, and the food was ready within the estimated time in the order. We ordered the vegan birria tacos ($17.99), the vegan torta ($10.99 base but added soy chorizo, which was $3.99), and the no-no-no taco ($5.99). Our total with fees was approximately $45. Tlaolli offers outdoor seating, so when the weather is nicer this would be a good place to come. Next to the East Washington IPL branch, Tlaolli has a colorful green exterior with neon signage. Food: The food was very good. The proteins were nicely seasoned and juicy. The highlight for me was the birria tacos and the consome. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 10/10. This is a great local business in the area to support: offers a diverse menu of options with food that is comforting and tasty.

Seriously, this was one of the best meals I've ever had. Strange Bird truly has something for…read moreeveryone - whether you're planning a night out with friends, a date night, or celebrating a special occasion, it's the perfect spot. The staff, drinks, food, music and overall atmosphere are consistently exceptional. The cocktail menu is fantastic. My personal favorite is the painkiller - a delicious blend of coconut, rum, orange, pineapple, and nutmeg. It's served in a skull glass and tastes absolutely perfect. I also appreciate that they make their noodles in house! Have you ever had a meal you can't stop thinking about? That's exactly how I feel about the shoyu ramen. It features their noodles, truffle zest, pork belly, egg, veggies and chicken in a deeply flavorful broth. Order a side of rice and dip it into the broth and thank me later! Patio seating available.

I had very high hopes coming here after all of the awesome reviews on this place, and I left a…read morelittle bit disappointed, because I personally don't think my experience lived up to the hype. We came in on a Friday night at 6:30 with no reservation, and had to wait ~5 minutes for a table of two. We were sat at a high top at the bar, which we appreciated. Our server greeted us quickly, and checked in a few times throughout the night. Service was average, nothing spectacular but nothing to complain about. I had a hurricane to start off. Packed full of the good stuff, and one was definitely enough for the night. Appropriate price for what you get. This drink is what brought my review from a 2 for the food to a 3 in total. We started off with pork Bao buns. The bun was spongy, but somewhat dry. The pork lacked any sort of flavor, and the sauce on it didn't do much for me. The next part of the meal was the most disappointing for me: the curry chicken wings. Let me tell you- I was excited for these. These lacked any sort of flavor at all, and the only thing saving it was the ranch. The wings had a good crisp, but the sauce was lacking taste. I had the Shoyu ramen for my main. It was a pretty average bowl of ramen, but for the price, I expected more. The pork in it was flavorful, but the chicken in it was odd in my opinion with an unexpected herby flavor. Overall, service was average (but we appreciated getting sat fast), drinks were strong (and saved the meal) and the food was average. Would go if invited by a friend, but probably would not return on my own.

this place was amazing. I had the vegan bacon burger and I would never guessed it was vegan if you…read morewouldn't have told me. I also had a gluten free bun and it was probably the best gluten free bun I've ever had. if you are in the area you have to try this place!

This was a great place to enjoy some good vegan comfort food. The loaded nachos lived up to its…read morename "loaded". Lots of flavors, creaminess with that savory crunch. The Brunch burger and the bacon chicken ranch burgers were delicious as well. Pretzel bun wasn't my favorite as the bottom bun was a bit cardboard in texture. Kinda like bread that was microwaved after being frozen. But the flavors were amazing. The service was equally awesome along with the ambience. It felt like a cozy lounge to enjoy some good food. Definitely recommend this place to try out when in Indianapolis.

Loved it! Great place for brunch. Our server had great energy! She was attentive. The Saturday…read moreenergy was top notch with a live DJ, great crowd, and seating indoors and outdoors. This omelette was delicious. I was able to make a couple changes to have a veggie omelette with chicken. I was definitely grateful for that because I don't eat other types of meat. I would definitely come back here to try a different menu or just for brunch again.

We came for brunch on a Saturday morning and it was a great time! The vibe was so fun, with a DJ…read moreplaying banger after banger, making it a perfect atmosphere for a weekend brunch. The food was also delicious, everyone in our party was happy with what they ordered. I had the brisket breakfast sandwich with an over easy egg on top, which was delicious! It came with a side of crispy fries and garlic aioli. They also make some great spicy Bloody Mary's! Between the food, drinks, and music, I think this place is the perfect environment for brunch and a drink on a weekend!

Made a reservation at Bodhi for my birthday this year and it did NOT disappoint. It's been on my…read morelist for a while, but I know it's a hot spot that can be hard to get in to. Starting off - I was really glad I snagged a reservation because when we arrived there was a line waiting for them to open. We were seated quickly, and our service was really efficient. The drinks were unique, but tasty. We ordered the crab puffs because that's my favorite at any Thai restaurant. They came out in under 5 minutes, and were piping hot. They were good! For my main I ordered the steak drunken noodles and they were so so so good. I couldn't finish it all because the portion was so large, but you better believe it was just as good cold later that night. I would definitely be back. My husband ordered the chili & basil pork and he cleaned his plate - so I'd say it was good. Because it's a popular spot, there is a time limit on your dining experience. If you're wanting to relax and hang out - probably not the spot. The food is SO good though, so I'd still grab dinner here, then head to a cocktail bar to hang out

The food and drinks were excellent, and for most of the evening this was easily a 5-star…read moreexperience. We had a reservation and waited a little while after arriving, but once seated outside on the patio, we really enjoyed our dinner. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful with our selections. We even ordered a platter from the special Epicurean Local Menu, which was a great addition to the meal. Unfortunately, the way the evening ended completely changed our impression of the experience. We had finished our meal, had already told our waiter that we did not want dessert, and were essentially ready to leave when a gentleman approached our table specifically to tell us that we had 15 minutes remaining. It was unnecessary and made us feel as though we were being pushed out when we weren't lingering or preventing the staff from turning the table. I mentioned this on my way out and was told that guests are informed they have 90 minutes to dine. We don't recall having that explained to us, but more importantly, I don't think that should be the defining experience at a restaurant positioning itself as a higher-quality dining destination. There are much more gracious ways to manage table timing, particularly when the guests have already finished their meal and indicated they aren't ordering anything else. We were also celebrating our daughter's birthday and specifically mentioned it to the host when we were seated. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment of her birthday during dinner, which was another missed opportunity to make the evening memorable. It's disappointing because the food, drinks, patio, and our waiter were all excellent. We were prepared to leave thinking we'd had a 5-star dinner. Instead, the final interaction made a wonderful evening feel transactional and turned what would have been a 5-star review into a 3-star experience. A restaurant can serve outstanding food, but the way guests are made to feel is part of the experience too.

I always enjoy poppin in and grabbing a beverage and bite to eat! The vibe is so laid back and I…read moreLOVE all the plants that surround you too. It gives me a lovely fulfilling calm sensation and it really grounds me. Not to mention I'm welcomed with such a warm, genuine and lovely tone. Amazing additional options available within GoldLeaf! Love how they promote and sell other small businesses within their establishment! Salamat and Pup the Pepper are AMAZING!!

One of the best Muffuletta sandwiches I've had! Always love the ambience in here and the friendly…read morestaff!

Delicious food! Our Lamb Platter for 2 was beyond amazing! Easily the best Ethiopian we have ever…read morehad! Chai and Coffee were fantastic, as was the lentil sambussa with fresh green sauce. The service was great, and the inside was clean and well-decorated. We will definitely recommend to everyone we know, and will be back ASAP!

We came from out of town and met friends here for a late dinner around 745 pm on a Friday. There…read morewere no other customers but later people came. We asked for 1 order (quantity of 2) lentil sambusa for our vegan friend --a non vegan ate the other one-- & 1 order beef for the meat lovers. Both were very flavorful. For our mains we ordered a vegetarian platter for 2 and a Lamb platter for 2. Veg platter ($35) was probably 2 scoops of the most popular vegetarian orders. Lamb platter ($45) had several of the same vegetables as the other platters. The 5 of us could barely finish the 2 platters. Highly recommend.

Crazy good brunch spot with a full bar and inventive menu. Found on Yelp for Sunday morning. Glad…read morewe popped in early ~9:45a. The place was packed just after we were sat at a high top along the front windows. High-ceiling space with an industrial vibe. It is a very inclusive establishment with gender neutral bathrooms Service was very nice and on top of her tables. We couldn't decide on which four juices to try in a flight so we ordered two flights to cover all 8. Great choice too. I had the pork belly Benedict. Filling plate with just the right amount of heat in the hollandaise. The collars were braised and some were crispy that added a depth of flavor and texture to a bite. Hubs had the blueberry hot cakes. These are not pancakes. It's like cornbread with blueberries without the corn. Delicious though. Bill was reasonable for what it was. Highly recommended for brunch.

My husband and I stopped in today (Labor Day) at about 2:00 o'clock. We both work two jobs (each of…read moreus servers), have four kiddos and are very busy. Anyway, we got the day to ourselves for the first time in forever and chose The Garden Table for brunch. We were immediately sat, and when we requested to sit outside the host was mindful enough to let us know that the only remaining tables were in direct sun. We opted for a table inside. The host gave us our silverware, napkins, and cups and told us our server would be right with us. We sat for about 10-15 minutes and didn't even get as much as eye-contact from any of the servers walking by our table. We caught the hosts attention and he brought us water and said he would take care of us instead. This caught the bartender's/server's attention and I overheard her tell the host she would get our table. Another 5-10 minutes go by and the server still had not came by to take care of us. We were in the middle of deciding if we wanted to leave and she finally came by. No apologies or acknowledgment regarding our wait. We had planned on ordering the juice flight, but they only had two of the nine or so options available, not enough to even order a flight. We ordered two of the juices, the croissant french toast, the chicken pesto wrap, the brunch burger, and a 'bottomless' drip coffee. The wait on the food was what we would expect with how busy it was, and the food was fantastic. No complaints to the kitchen, and it's the only reason we might give this place a second chance. As we were eating, our server came by and checked to see how we were doing, my husband asked for another coffee and I told her that I had got the wrong sauce with my fries. She apologized for the mistake and said she would be back with both the coffee and the aioli. She brought my sauce, we finished eating, but we never got another coffee. She brought us boxes when we were done eating, and my husband left to use the restroom. He came back and we still had not received our check. He went up to the bar where our server was and asked to close our tab. She said she'd come by our table to ring us up. She apologized for not bringing the check sooner and that it was 'hectic' (it was almost three o'clock with maybe four people at the bar and many many open tables). With the exception of the host, everyone on the floor was generally unfriendly and we felt very unimportant. I can't imagine what it would've been like had we gone during the peak time for a brunch place. Very impressed with the food, unfortunately it was overshadowed by the poor service.