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    HTAW METTA

    4.7 (71 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Noodles, Thai

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pad Thai
    Lizz M.

    Ordered for delivery and the price was fair so I decided to give it a try. It came very quick which I was surprised with. The beef could've been cooked a little longer and seasoned better. The pad Thai was OK, but it was lacking major flavor. It was also a little too greasy for my liking.

    Interior
    Sujal M.

    I'm writing this review this evening after having food from here because I feel so good after it that I needed to share it with you all. After asking Indy subreddit about fav Thai places, this stood out given its location and menu listing. Htaw Metta is a Thai place but also serves sushi. Has a Burmese influence as well. I ordered the Drunken noodles with tofu, Pad Thai with tofu, and the veggie spring rolls. All were prepared so well- the spices nicely balanced, and the quantity so generous for $11.99 each. I could tell that the guy actually loves what he does because no food should be this flavorful for this price point on a Saturday night. The ambiance was quiet, and there is seating. I got my food to go. I called the guy to place my order and initially the phone didn't pick up, but I think it was a one-man operation this Saturday night. I have not had such good Thai food like this in a while. It was truly one of the best I have. I've been to Bodhi and that was great as well. But you can't beat the price and quality here. If you're in Broad Ripple/Nora- I highly recommend coming here. I've no clue how to pronounce Htaw. But I will come back here for sure. I just felt so good- like this food was made with love or at least caring.

    Specials
    Albert T.

    I recently read about Indianapolis having one of the largest Burmese communities in the US, mostly concentrated on the south side. Due to this, I wanted to try out some Burmese food but I didn't want to deal with the Eclipse 2024 Day traffic to get down there. Instead, I found a place closer by that promised to have good authentic Burmese food. Burmese Tea Leaf Salad ($8.99) - The components come separate for you to mix up yourself. There's a very pleasing mixture of textures to delight the mouth. A crunch from the mix of fried chickpeas, green peas, broad beans, and peanuts. A crisp from shredded cabbage. A burst of soft freshness from a bunch of thinly sliced tomato. And finally the squishy tea leaves. The leaves are fermented, but aren't too pungent. Overall, the taste is that classic blend of fishy, spicy, savory, sweet, sour. I didn't get to eat too much of this tea leaf salad but thought what I ate was pretty good. (4/5) Fried Opo ($7.99) - I don't remember ever eating opo before. This is a tender green squash, with a mellowed crunch, that's surprisingly juicy inside. It's very mild flavored with no particular sweetness. It's battered, fried, and served with a dipping sauce that's fishy, nutty, sour, with a very concentrated savoriness. There's sweet soybean powder heaped on top of the sauce to mix in as you please. It's a delightful mix of textures and flavors. (4/5) Burmese Mon Beef Curry ($11.99) - This was the daily or weekly special and was not labeled as being spicy. We also did not get asked for our spice level preference so we assumed this would be pretty mild. Bad mistake. This was ridiculously spicy (speaking as someone who usually gets Nashville-style chicken Hot). The flavor of the curry comes out well for the first second after sipping it - it's lemongrassy with a meaty savoriness. Then the spice hits and starts to build and build, drowning out the other flavors. Texture-wise, this curry is a bit more watery than, for example, a Thai curry. There's no coconut milk added to help mellow out the spiciness. The beef is sinewy and kind of tough - it could probably be stewed longer to improve the tenderness. There's no other visible ingredients other than chunks of beef in the curry. The curry is served with a portion of rice, but it's not enough to help tamper down the spicy. (too spicy/5) Burmese Chicken Coconut Noodle Soup ($9.99) - The first taste to really hit me as I drank the broth is that of fish sauce. Then the other flavors come - a bit of sweetness from the coconut milk and a very mild spiciness from chilis. The soup is extremely thick and reduced. I was expecting a curry mee or laksa type of viscosity, but this took it to an extreme. The ingredients inside the broth includes pretty typical smooth sliced chicken that I'm sure they use for their other dishes, thick rice noodles that are decently bouncy but I felt are a little bit overcooked, and a hard boiled egg that has a bit of the green sulfur ring on the yolk. The egg falls apart a bit in the broth and worse, it's not peeled fully. There are pieces of egg shell still attached to the egg and some pieces floating around in the soup. Unfortunately, they are not visible due to how viscous the broth is and how many ingredients are stuffed in the dish. Instead, I only found this out when I started chewing and every few bites there was that disturbing egg shell crunch in my mouth. This repeated every so often as I ate. Not good. To round out the dish, there is a generous amount of fresh red onion, green onion, and fresh cilantro on top. (4/5 if no egg shells, 1/5 because of the egg shells). Bathrooms: One individual room for women and one individual unisex room. The flavors of the food served at HTAW METTA are good, but the egg shells in the noodle soup and not informing us how spicy the curry is really ruined things for me. There are tons of other restaurants around that don't make simple mistakes like that.

    Burmese fried noodle
    Katherine R.

    Northsiders, we are in luck! Many of the city's Burmese restaurants are on the south side but we can get a taste of Myanmar, too! Htaw Metta offers delicious Burmese and Thai food. There is plenty of parking and ample seating in the restaurant. We sampled the samosas (different than their Indian counterparts but similar and still delicious!). With some of us trying sushi, someone trying Thai noodles, and someone ordering Burmese noodles we got a small taste of the giant menu. Since I'd never been able to try Burmese food before I made sure to get the Khau Swe Kyaw. It's thinner noodles than lo mein and has a smoky sweet flavor. There were tons of veggies inside but the cabbage stood out. One plate was more than two servings for me! My only caution is that a medium leaned toward very spicy for me (I eat medium wings with no issues but this was hotter). I drank plenty of water and powered through because the flavor was so amazing. I can't wait to come back on a rainy day and try the Nan Gyi Thoke!

    Thai boat noodles
    Mia T.

    Our waiter was funny and kind. Glad I came back here with friends! Definitely want to try some other items on the menu.

    Burmese chicken coconut noodle soup (Ohn No Khao Swe)
    Jenna K.

    Very very good!! We were recommended to come here by some family and it was delicious! The soup was so good. We also got the red curry, chicken dumplings, spring rolls, and fried rice. It was all good and we'll definitely be back! It was a quiet atmosphere. Our server was very friendly and our food came out really fast.

    Frontage
    Shashank S.

    Great little find. I was looking for a place that served Burmese food on the North side. This place had a varied menu of dishes from Thailand and Myanmar. As I met the boys and their father that were up front, they were very pleasant and cheery. Very friendly service on this Father's Day Sunday, as my wife and settled on a couple of entrees from the menu. She got the Burmese fried noodle - Khauk swe kyaw. It's kind of like lo mein, but I think it tastes better. Her choice of protein was chicken. Also made a request to not make it spicy. It was very tasty and was manageable with a fork. I have tasted home made and this was right up there. I ordered the Burmese Chicken coconut soup. It comes in a big bowl and it was spicy and coconutty. Yum!! Some

    Awesome!
    Brian M.

    My wife and I came here for a date night. We were greeted warmly, had a seat and enjoyed our date! We started with spring rolls and then split a mood dish and a curry dish. It was our first visit, and will not be the last. This place is amazing. Clean, welcoming, and the food is so so good! It is right across the street from North Central High School. When we visited, they'd only been open for a few months. If you like Thai food - you'll love this place!

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    Tera C.

    Inside, very clean, easy to find a table. Crab Rangoon was out of this world -very unique and delicious. Red curry was very flavorful with a nice flavorful, set in spice. The Thai pho was super generous in serving size and had a delightful flavor!

    Thai Boat Noodle
    Wan Na C.

    This is a local mom and pop Thai/Burmese restaurant near the Iron Works restaurants. We went for lunch on a Sunday around 11:30am and were the first ones there. Ambiance was very quiet and felt like true homestyle dining. We had never had Burmese food before, but were excited to support a small local business. For appetizers we tried the tea leaf salad, which is a popular Burmese appetizer. This was unlike anything that I've tried before. It had iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, fermented tea leafs, fried peanuts, and an oil-based dressing. It was very unique and had a fun mix of textures. The fermented tea flavor was subtle, but you could tell that it added some funk. We also tried the fish cakes as an appetizer. These were okay but were a little greasy for my liking. I ended up getting the tom yum soup, which came with rice. The flavor was very good, but I thought the ratio of soup to rice was a little off. I had finished off my rice and still had more than half the soup left. I wish there was also a little more protein. My fiance got the Thai Boat Noodle. We've never had this dish before but the broth reminded me of Pho. He liked it but again, wished there was a little more protein. Overall, great service and reasonable prices. Food didn't blow our minds but we still very much enjoyed everything.

    Aaron B.

    Had a very pleasant lunch here the other day. The umbrella ceiling and island flair create an inviting and fun atmosphere that's nice to sit and enjoy a good meal in. The food was tasty and came out hot and fresh. The service was fine if a bit bare bones. The restroom was fairly hard to find, requiring one to travel somewhat "backstage". But overall, this was a nice little spot. I was surprised that there were very few customers when we were there as it seems like a great place for a lunchtime get away.

    Fried Rice - Beef - Medium
    Shai P.

    Today was our second meal from Htaw Metta. We both ordered the Fried Rice (Medium) w/ Beef. A few things I thought worth mentioning: 1. The first time I ordered from here, I got the exact same thing {I know, creature of habit}. But the first time it was much spicier, which I LOVED. This time it was surprisingly bland. I will say that I added garlic pepper for some flavor and saltiness, and a good amount of cayenne pepper for that kick I was hoping for! If yours happens to arrive bland, definitely give it a try! 2. The beef was extremely tender both times I've ordered it. Thankfully it was not chewy whatsoever. Food has always been hot and delicious! I have not been inside yet, but will update my review if and when that happens!

    Nakisha C.

    The atmosphere felt very authentic. The menu is nice and big and there's plenty to choose from. I ordered crab rangoon, chicken dumplings, and spring rolls as an appetizer and all were pretty good. The crab Rangoon had curry in it which was different! The Thai Style Pho was tasty, but the beef was a little over cooked. I will order a different entree if I return.

    Pad Thai with shrimp...asked for it to be spicy. This photo was after I had several bites.

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    Best sushi in Indianapolis I've had! Friendly family owned restaurant and nice atmosphere! We'll be back for sure!

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    Best Thai food in indy. Maybe best food in the area too. Only restaurant I've ever tried everything

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    The food was flawless and the service was good. I got the spicy goat curry and shrimp tempura.

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    Staff were warm and kind a food was outstanding. Highlights were the tea leaf salad and the pumpkin curry. Highly recommend!

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    Wife and I had the fried fish, fried rice, boat noodles, and tea salad. Everything was fantastic. Definitely coming back!

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    New sushi joint is the sh*t!! Popped in and the chef recommended a dish he said I would fall in love and he was not wrong. 10/10 recommend

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    Small and intimate restaurant with phenomenal food! Looking forward to enjoying more from the menu!

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