I always forget just how s-l-oooooooo-w service is here. On my last visit there I witnessed a table near us ask for their bill just after we asked for our drinks and then not get it until well after we'd gotten our drinks (which was at least a 15 minute wait already). After making many trips I think I can safely say that sushi is the way to go. They have some good thai dishes but the sushi is vastly better. And don't go if you're starving or in a rush. read more

My wife and I enjoy sushi, so we thought we'd give this place a try for being so high-rated. We ordered 4 rolls, none of which we were impressed by. One of the rolls was really fishy - as in, NOT FRESH. Never in my life have I ever needed to spit sushi out. Totally unacceptable. The other 3 rolls were just ok. In my opinion, the sushi was totally over priced for the quality (or lack there of). We had it delivered. It took about an hour and a half - should it really take this long to not cook food?! The driver actually "got lost" - Ten years ago, that would have been an acceptable excuse for late delivery, but today we have access to GOOGLE MAPS, GPS, etc., so there ARE NO EXCUSES. YOUR JOB IS TO DELIVER FOOD IN THE CITY SO GET DIRECTIONS FIRST!!! Don't call ME for directions, that's totally unprofessional and unnecessary. Never again! read more

After relocating in E. Rogers Park and searching for quality and great sushi, I look no further! HANDS DOWN BEST SUSHI IN NORTH CHICAGO Being a Chef and Culinary Professional I have studied and worked with food for almost my whole life of 31 years. This is all I know and breath. I made a delivery order late evening on Fathers Day. Kept the order straight forward, knowing they probably have had a busy holiday, classic items and signature maki. Crab Rangoon , Philly City Maki, Cape Cod City Maki, & Almond Monkey India Signature Maki. The marathon started with these golden brown and crispy pillows of garlic, crab and fluffy creamy cheese, which where amazing. I always judge a place by the execution of a classic staple, and did they passed with flying colors! Following with the Philly Maki and the quality of the fish was quiet apparent in these first two pieces. Great smoked salmon and grade of rice. Next was the Cape Cod and the fresh crab along side the avocado and crunchy cucumber was perfect. Finally we finished with the Almond Monkey, and was it amazing. The composed flavor profile and texture elements paired so well together, which is a hard and delicate task with sushi. The BBQ sauce added a great note of acid cutting through the richness of the shrimp and almond. Hats off! Will be making this the ONLY SUSHI place I order from in the future! Thank You read more

Always a great meal and great rose. Intimate space yes lively enough for a first date. read more

I don't think I've experienced the creativity and greatness that is Indie Cafe. First time I went in, none of us got sushi. What we ordered was pretty plain and simple. It's not that it wasn't good but it wasn't out of this world nor did I expect it to be. The second time I went to a friend's b-day party (of which I was late... for good reasons). I didn't eat anything but everyone's dishes all look very delicious. Even the crawfish (or prawn) with it's head still on as a friend devoured it, looked tasty. The staff is a little slow but nothing to get upset over, plus they were nice enough to bring my friend a b-day treat after I asked them. I haven't given up hope yet. I will one day have that joy that I see on others faces as I walk by, some even giving me that "ha ha" look. One day... read more

Everything I've tried and everything my friends have tried here is fantastic. The staff is very friendly, the menu is diverse, and the decor is surprisingly charming for such a small place. Not a bad date place unless you're looking to wow someone with how much money you're spending. Addendum: Holy cow! If I could add another star after trying the Indie Signature Curry with beef, I would. Essentially a massaman curry, the beef was so tender I almost needed a straw and the sauce was incredible! Even the delightfully presented acorn squash was delicious and I hate squash. read more

mmmm it's yummy and so dern purdy. This place has Thai food and Sushi, too! It's definitely a nice looking place to have dinner if you're in the mood from some grub of the East. It's very classy, the service is super and the prices are pretty, good, too. I think a noodle dish hovered around $6.50 or $7.00. read more

So, I have this reputation for being a little bit set in my ways when it comes to food. And I have this friend who's a vegetarian. And this other friend who loves us in spite of our dietary restrictions. We like to eat together. Guess where we all just had an excellent time? We started with two orders of gomae-ae, which always strikes me as a combination I would have never created, though spinach and peanut sauce are delightful on their own. They are also delightful together, as it turns out. We scanned the sushi options (a mere part of the large pan-Asian menu) but couldn't come to a consensus, so we skipped it. However, there are several rolls I want to try in round 2. Everyone chose Thai dishes: mixed vegetables with an especially flavorful broth for moi. The Adventurous One (as opposed to The Picky One and The Vegetarian One) had the foresight to ask about the level of heat in the drunken noodles. The waitress said that for her, it was mild. The Adventurous One said that sounded fine. Fast forward. It wasn't mild and it wasn't fine. My friend politely explained that it was too spicy to eat, and asked for milder replacement, saying she would pay for both. The waitress was very accommodating and brought the new version in a matter of minutes, which was just right. We returned to our plates and conversation, periodically noticing the music (a lounge version of Radiohead's "Creep" and a remake of "Fur Elise" among others). The dining room was busy and carryout seems to be a strong draw as well. We were pretty sure the man siting next to us by himself was amused by our girl talk, but we were really enjoying ourselves so it didn't matter. Oh, did I mention it's BYOB? Finally, the bill came and our waitress had only charged for one of The Adventurous One's drunken noodles. This is one way to promote return visits, sure, but the food itself and overall attentiveness would have earned those anyway. I'm very glad to have made this acquaintance and will be back. read more

So, this would be my THIRD update for Indie? It was solid and among my favorites in Chicago for a couple years. (I get veggie maki here, sooo delicious!) Then things seemed to go downhill and stay there for a few visits. I declared them "no longer crave-worthy" and everything, sheesh. So then, after a bit, we went back. And it was.... better. Satisfying, even. And then we went again on Valentine's Day. When there were a billion people there, with every excuse in the world for them to take shortcuts or otherwise be uncool to us (not that service was ever the problem). What did we get instead? The food we remembered. So well prepared. So fresh. So awesomely plated. And so, so, SO yummy and satisfying. Indie, I do believe I am crawling back into your arms. read more

Girl date with my Carrots, and it was decreed that Indie Thai and Sushi was the plan. BYO, naturally. And we totally did. BYO. Er, BOO. We were seated immediately, greeted friendly-ly, and began the large task of sifting through an extensive, ongoing menu. A little too extensive, perhaps. Because my eyes are always too big for my stomach and I'm a greedy sod, I decided on both Thai AND sushi, thankyouverymuch. We went for spring rolls, crab rangoon (five stars in itself), two sushi rolls (the Chicago...something..was excellent btw), two pieces of tuna maki AND an order of garlic chicken which I knew would really just serve the purpose of the next day's dinner. Oh and for dessert? Mochi and Thai custard. The mochi was excellent (mango, green tea and red bean), the custard was warm and silky with a lovely unidentifiable sweetness. We're gluttons. But hey, we're also young, good lookin', fabulous and gainfully employed so what's NOT to celebrate? Clink! read more

OHMYGOD I love this place. The food is great! The sushi is great! The prices are great! This is one of my favorite restaurants. I have had my "birthday dinner" at Indie Cafe two years in a row because its affordable and delicious. Its small and they don't take reservations, so part of me selfishly wishes no more people find out about this lovely little place! Oh and the sushi presentation is beautiful. read more

Two words - Godzilla Roll! I had been meaning to try this place out for a while, as I drive/or walk past it at least 3 times a week. I finally decided to check it out for dinner last weekend, and was blown away. It is located next door to a Somali restaurant that I frequent, but never wandered two doors down...glad I finally did. After looking over the massive menu, we decided to start with the Godzilla Roll and an order of Crab Rangoon...Probably the best sushi and Crab Rangoon I've ever had. Now I've been to A LOT of [Asian] restaurants, so that is saying something! Not only was the sushi delicious, but the presentation was definitely a beautiful site. Of course, I went with my usual Thai Iced Tea, which was great. Pretty standard, but there are times where I've had tea that tasted sort of chalky...theirs didn't. As my course, I went with the basic red curry w/shrimp. I generally go for something a bit different, but when trying a new restaurant I tend to go with the classic dishes for my first visit. It was pretty good, although I will say I didn't like that they put eggplant in the curry. Either way, it was tasty. The bf got the Bay Beach rice dish which was also tasty. I'm not a huge drinker, but they had a special of 3 glasses of wine for $10. Not bad! Well - it's safe to say that I'll be back. Possibly for dinner tonight. Ha! read more

Despite wandering in at about 2:59, the servers still let us order from the list of lunch specials slated to end at 3 PM. Lunch special items appeared to also be available on the main menu, but getting them as part of the special allows you to get an appetizer and soup/salad thrown in for the same price. I went with the eggrolls, miso soup, and the pad thai - a pretty standard getting-to-know-a-new-Thai-place kind of meal. While the miso was not the best I've ever had, everything else was delicious. The pad thai was large enough to have wrapped and take home for lunch the next day. The servers further endeared themselves to my heart in the during the ordering process. I'd ordered my pad thai with tofu, and our server came rushing back out from the kitchen to make sure I was OK with having egg. I immediately made a mental note to recommend this place to my vegan friends and meat-a-phobe family. The most striking thing about the food, however, was how *pretty* it all is. These guys reallly have a grasp on the art of food presentation. Lunch Buddy's spring rolls were my favorite, as the sauce was drizzled out in a quasi-floral design beside the rolls. I was here for Thai this time, but would definitely like to come back for sushi (especially the Crocodile Roll - it looked so cute! I may just have to be photographed with the darling croc before its consumption...) read more

This is the spot to be for fantastic sushi and Thai cuisine. I came here on a Friday night with a couple of friends. We were told there would be a 20 minute wait but we ended up waiting a half hour. It was well worth the wait! The decor is very sleek with bright red accent walls. There are also interesting pictures on the wall. The one I remember most was a young girl wearing a hat that resembled a green brain... very interesting art. You must check it out. We had the famous crab rangoon and it was the best I ever had! It wasn't just a fried wanton with cream cheese. It actually had crab and flavor. The spring rolls are awesome! They are not fried, they are served cold. Kind of reminded me of a salad sushi roll. I will definitely get both appetizers again. We also shared 2 specialty rolls. The dragon and the spider. The fish was fresh and the rolls were huge! There were some other rolls I want to try next time like the sweet potato maki and the southwest roll. Indie has a huge sushi menu and they put pictures next to the items on the menu so you know what you're getting. Very helpful! Lastly we all ordered Thai entrees. I had chicken pad thai and it was really good. I could only eat about half because I was so full off the rolls and appetizers. My friend had chicken fried rice made with brown rice. That is a nice "healthier" option to have. You can get your sushi made with brown rice but it's an extra $2/roll. My other friend had beef pad see eiw and his came out 15 minutes later. The girl forgot to put the order in. That was the only problem we had that evening. All in all, Indie Cafe is the spot to for awesome sushi and it's also byob. read more

I have been a fan of Indie since it opened. I used to frequent the Thai place in the spot before they took over; the move to Indie was a natural progression. I am still one of their biggest fans. I see the same people working in the restaurant and delivery. That tells me quite a bit about staff treatment, etc. and I like it. Indie has been fully embraced by Edgewater and works to keep the menu fresh. They have NOT let this success go to their heads! The lunch specials are still out of this world. High Quality. Low Price. New Items do appear on the menu- I love the Jade Buddha appetizer. Old favorites are reworked. The spicy Tuna is now SPICY!! The crab ragoon is still the best ever! The Online ordering system takes some cash off your order- LOOK INTO IT!!! read more

Their Bay Beach fried rice is divine, as is everything else I have tried here. My roommate could live off of their red curry. Everyone is friendly, the food is quick (without being too quick... I like to know it's being made to order haha), & it's located conveniently off the Red line. Seating is a tad uncomfortable, the AC is a little too cold, even in this heat... & it is definitely a yuppie/hipster type place. But the food is worth it! read more

Indie is an intimate and pleasant restaurant with good food to back it up. I thoroughly enjoyed the Sunny Crunchy (spicy tuna, cream cheese, scallion, asparagus tempura with bbq sauce) and I have craved it every day since I first tried it. If you're in or around Edgewater and looking for good sushi, I'd highly recommend Indie! read more

I've been coming to Indie since I moved to Edgewater in 2006. I absolutely love the food. I have my trusted favorites but I also love trying their specials, especially the appetizers. My personal favorites: pad see ewe, panang curry with chicken and crispy noodles, spicy tuna roll, dragon maki, Thai iced tea and, of course, their crab rangoon. On the weekends, it's unfortunately now necessary to make a reservation, as the restaurant is very popular. (It's very easy to spot new Indie goers getting off the red line, as they are clearly bewildered at finding themselves anywhere north of Addison in search of a good meal.) I will say that Indie's wait staff is not nearly as attentive as they were a few years ago and that the quality of the food declines on the weekend - most likely because they are so busy. If you want Indie at its classic best, go on a weekday or Sunday afternoon - the experience will be heaven. That doesn't mean that the food will be bad on Friday or Saturday - it just won't have the same level of care that those who know and love Indie have come to expect. An unfortunate consequence of success. Still, this restaurant is not to be missed. read more

Really 3.5. Grading on a curve here. GNO in the house!!! Right off the red line. Crab ragoon was interesting and prepared in a way I had never seen before. It was prepared looking like a Beggars' Purse. Beautiful to look at and fresh tasting. Another lovely yelper and I shared: -Butter Ocean Asparagus Tempura, cream cheese, smoked salmon wrapped with shrimp and avocado. Topped with spicy butter. -Dragon roll Shrimp tempura, cucumber and mayo wrapped with broiled eel and avocado. Both amazing presentations. BYOB. 2 rooms. Attentive staff. read more

This is one of my favorite Thai/Japanese places. Plus, I'm a fan of any place that delivers. The rama chicken, the musuman curry, and the sweet potato maki are unbelievable!!!! Oh! Don't forget the crab rangoon...little fried purses full of cream cheese & crab awesomeness. Beware, though..sometimes the rice dishes taste a little smokey. I've had that happen with both the rama chicken and the orange chicken. Strange... read more

Not only did Edgewater need a really good Asian restaurant to offset some of the shady ethnic eateries in the hood (there are some other safe bets, but I won't go into them here); but now it has an exceptional one in the Indie Cafe. I've eaten here about seven times now and it has yet to do anything short of satisfy. The sushi is always very fresh, well constructed and served with an eye towards artistry and flavor combination. The hot Thai (and even Chinese) dishes are really good too and you can tell that much care has gone into the preparation. They also have the BEST crab rangoons that I have tried in the city. Made from paper thin wantons, the homemade appetizers are light, flavorful, and addictive. I highly recommend this restaurant for a comfortable meal that will please someone with "downtown" quality expectations. read more

Yes...you MUST order the Crab Rangoon. They were different than the typical wonton style pillows of goodness I am used to,but....DAAAAAYUMMMM!! These babies are divine! They are little yummy purses of silky smooth,creamy and tasty delight. The dipping sauce has the perfect ratio of sweet and savory.Even if you do not have Thai for the rest of your meal. Get the Crab Rangoon! I love BYOB and stopped on the way from the L at a local liquor store and picked up a bottle of Prosecco. Always perfect with Thai or sushi. I had a lunch special sushi platter. Everything was fresh and service was very friendly and efficient. I would go back in a heart beat! The company was also top notch. Maybe, when I go back the weather will be cooperative and we can sit outdoors. read more

Things you should know about Indie Cafe: #1- when they say something is hot, THEY REALLY MEAN IT!!! #2- They have AMAZING customer service!!!! Sunday evening I ordered the Panang Curry. I'm used to a sweet/peanuty curry that I get at other places, and was shocked when I got IC's version that basically burned my mouth off. *Disclaimer: I didn't read the menu very closely, so this was completely my fault, as they clearly state that the Panang is spicy. I was exhausted and VERY hungry, so I called them and asked if they could remake it. I felt terrible, so I walked over to pick it up and make a switch. Not only did they try to call me to deliver it (it was originally a carry-out order), but the manager was so incredibly nice in talking to me about what my issues were AND they included a little cucumber salad. Even though this was my mistake, they really went above and beyond in making sure I was taken care of. I will probably not order the Panang there again, but I will definitely go over for other Thai dishes :) read more

I've been to Indie quite a few times, and it's always been in my mind the "fancy" place to get Thai food. Decor, presentation - it's a cool place, and I've always liked going. The food is great. The food is fantastic. The food is wonderful. The service blows. Every time I go back, there's a little less friendliness, a lot longer wait for things. Today we were the second table to arrive on a Sunday afternoon, and it took ages for the server to come by to say hello. So long, in fact, that we were able to rattle off our order for appetizers, drinks and entrees because we had been reading the entire menu for so long. And I was there with two people who had never been there before - it's not like we were ordering the same thing we always did. We didn't see the server again until our food came out. At the end of the meal, when we were ordering dessert, my mother ordered a cup of hot coffee to go with it. For whatever reason, that delayed dessert an entire half hour. As well, when we finally received the coffee, the mug was only half-full. I guess they make tiny cups of coffee, one at a time - why would you put it into a full-size mug? The server brought the check, and my mother asked for another cup of coffee. The server paused, tutted, and went to change the final bill to charge us for the second cup of coffee, and 20 minutes later brought another half-cup of coffee. So glad we didn't need to be anywhere. To sum up: You have to try the food from Indie. It really is great. Just get it take-out. read more

Good lord is this place fantastic. Me and two others went last night, and we had: 1. crab rangoon--fantastic. best crab rangoon I've had in a long time. 2. gyoza--also very nice. 3. tom yum soup--really nice complex flavor, served at the right temperature, and I heard the shrimp was cooked well. 4. 3 sushi rolls--boston, spicy salmon, and shrimp tempura--good balance of ingredients, the fish was not overpowered 5. Signature curry--i can't even describe how delicious this is. The meat is fork tender. 6. Mango cheesecake--light, sweet, flavorful, creamy 7. Mango sorbet, tasted very fresh All this for $50 :O I'm moving back to edgewater/rogers park and I cannot wait to visit this restaurant on a regular basis. UPDATE 6/28/08 well, We were here fri night and I have to knock a star off. -crab rangoon was good as always -tom yum soup had all kinds of bits in it's broth that should have been strained out -sushi was warm as though it had been sitting out a while -my partner's beef had a ton of fat all over it. We actually thought it wasn't worth th $50 for the two of us. And that makes me sad. I hope this was just an off night and not what Indie's turning into. read more

First, Understand that If you order Sushi from a Thai place you may not get the most ideal sushi. However, even with that being said - Indie Cafe's Sushi is still pretty good! Recently I came here with friends. This is a BYOB place, so great for enjoying a few drinks with friends without paying ridiculous BAR tabs. I had the Indie Specially Curry, which is one of the most yummy and amazing curry dishes I have ever had! The meat was tender, the rice and curry combination- amazing. There was even a ball of noodle- unusual for curry dish, but still simply amazing. We ordered sushi as an appetizer, and it was delicious. Best bet is to order one of the Thai dishes here, and eat Sushi as an appetizer. Go to a Japanese place if you want to out-of-this-world sushi. The Thai foo read more

Anywhere that makes a crocodile roll look like an actual crocodile has me doing the giddy clap. (That is an excited little clap and a mini-dance party all rolled into one.) I met a friend here for dinner on Friday night and absolutely loved it. We made a reservation for 7:45 because I heard it can get pretty hoppin' during the dinner hour. It was more precautionary but tables were filling up around us left and right. The atmosphere is so relaxed and comfortable, with dimmed globe lights and candles adding to the warm glow. Unique and creative artwork on the walls. The service was great, host seated us quickly and the waitress was right there for drink orders. We tried the edamame which was salty and delicious although it never fails that I squirt myself in the face while eating it. There is so much to choose from on the sushi menu, we were out for maki and it was hard to chose just a few!. They all sound delicious. We didn't order anything too crazy; the Santa Fe, Philadelphia, Summer Passion, and the Sunny Crunchy upon a recommendation from our waitress, which was amazing and our order was up very quickly. Indie is still BYOB but they recently received their liquor license so there is a corking fee. My one tiny gripe, some of the rolls are so big they are hard to wrangle with chopsticks and fit into your mouth without them falling apart. Luckily my friend is kind enough not to laugh at my efforts and neither of us have any shame in using our fingers from time to time. I will be back to Indie for sure! read more

I think I just found my heaven on earth! P.S. Best Panang Curry I had in the past 10 years!!! read more

Super excited to try this restaurant as I love sushi and read overall wonderful reviews. We ordered delivery which was prompt, but 3 of the 4 items we ordered completely smelled off and the taste was horrendous and nearly rotten. The Monte Carlo roll tasted like rotten fish, and the nigiri was all slimy and most also tasted off. Nearly 3/4 of what was ordered needed up in the trash, and I needed up sick for a couple hours. I reported it through the delivery service and they reached out to the restaurant for a refund. Indie Cafe came back with the response of "we will need the items back to give a refund." So you want a customer to drive out of their way, to your restaurant, and give you back food that was partially eaten and in the trash? Whoever the manager/owner is needs a lesson in customer service. Trash food the first time, trashier manager/owner. read more

**CAUTION! Hipster review below** Ok, I'll say it - I used to like this place when it first opened years ago. I used to live right around the corner and so I've been coming here for years - the order guy knew us by name. Initially, this was always an excellent spot to go to for really reasonably priced Thai and sushi. The servers were always nice, very attentive, and the food was excellent. Indie has seemed to decline in quality since they started expanding. When they moved into the adjacent storefront, their prices went up a little bit and the waitstaff seemed much more rushed and less attentive to diners. I still didn't have any issues with carry out or delivery though, so I didn't think much of it. Since they've gotten their liquor license, the food has just been terrible. The last 3 times we ordered food (once dining in, two deliveries) it didn't really taste right and, even when we order our usual dishes, the flavor and ingredients can vary immensely from day to day. The death knell finally came the last time we ordered last month. My wife ordered beef and broccoli and got really sick after eating it. She said it smelled fine and tasted fine but it was obvious something she ate from Indie made her sick. Sorry Indie, we won't be ordering again. You used to be cool.... read more

I absolutely adore this place! Whether dining in or ordering takeout or delivery, Indie is consistently excellent. Their Basil Chicken is one of the best tasting things I have ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth. For realsies - it is beyond delicious. Pad Thai is another favorite, as well as any of their curries. The sushi is always amazing as well, in fact, I really have never had anything that I wouldn't order again, and I've been ordering from here regularly for the last 5 years or so (sorry it took me so long to write a review!) I can't say enough nice things about this place - keep up the good work! read more

Took my wife and 11-yr old son to dinner here this past Saturday. I intended to try their signature massaman curry with steak (recommended on their regular menu) but the waitress strongly encouraged me to order the crispy chicken panang curry from the specials card. (That wasn't its actual name, but those were the ingredients.) Presentation: Roughly 7 planks of hot chicken with crispy shell were stacked in a teepee shape, like an illustration of a firepit from a Boy Scout manual. The planks were as long as a regulation sized nestle crunch bar so this was a mighty generous amount of meat--like two meals worth, and I was hungry. Do you like rich and spicy panang curry? Mmmm tasteh. The generous dollop o' white rice had black and tan sesame seeds sprinkled on top, and a funny shape pressed into it. Service: Cheerful, friendly, enthusiastic! Cute to very cute waitresses. Oh behave... Wife had a sushi deluxe plate. She literally said "dee-lish" so I think she may have read my other reviews in which I quoted her as saying that. She did mention there was more wasabi on the pieces than she's used to, but she loves the stuff. This dish comes on a white plate the size of a vinyl LP so the sushi looks like art. Or jewelry at a boutique even. Son had chicken and broc in peanut sauce with wide rice noodles. This was artfully arranged as well. Stop me before I describe again. . . Son and I each had a cali maki which was delicious and came sliced and arranged in an unexpected, artful fashion! Ironic, since at this point I expect them to do _something_ cool, but exactly what? I do not know! Expect the unexpected! Menus: cool, unconventional graphic design! Who would have. . .oh right, that's so Indie cafe. Background Music: unobtrusively hip and cool electro jazzy lounge selections! A little warning about the liquor store, the best beers I saw there were Goose Island Honkers', 312 and Kolsch. Fine beers all but I would have liked something more. . .unexpected. Misc. details: This is a smallish room and half the other diners had their kids with them. But this was the early dinner crowd (6:30p) and even the little ones used inside voices. Meal was $62 w/tip, totally reasonable. I love this place. read more

The Indie Signature Curry is worth the trip on its own- but this place isn't going to allow you to just come in the one time for the one dish. A little background- unlike other restaurants that hype about doing Asian fusion- this place holds true to two different Asian food-styles: Japanese and Thai. While it isn't exactly traditional in any way- they do keep the menus for both style separate- and therefore honoring the traditions of both well. Everything I have ever had here has been terrific. I always appreciate a creative maki and this place has them! From city-themed maki (Philadelphia is good, but I most like the Santa Fe), to their interesting music and cartoon-inspired maki (the Santana roll, Metallica roll, and my favorite- the Popeye roll), they do creative rolls well here. Appetizers are good too- with both the Japanese and Thai themes represented well in all parts of the meal. I sidetracked though- back to the Indie Signature from above. The absolute perfect blend of mussamun beef curry with a blend of different spices, cashew nuts, and my favorite- potatoes. The potatoes are what makes this dish so unbelievably delicious to me! Oh yeah- BYOB to boot. Dominick's is right up the street so if you didn't already pick up that bottle- stop there before you stop here. The place has expanded since the first few times I had gone- which is a good thing considering even now there are long lines to experience this place. Overall, just about my favorite place for either sushi or Thai- and definitely my favorite place to go when I am looking for a bit of both. read more

Dear Indie, I didn't know how awesome you really were until I left Edgwater for West Town. After trying other Thai spots I realized how delicious you really were and how lucky I was to have you within walking distance. I took you for granted. I never even reviewed you for over three years! I want you to know that I miss you and you will always be the Crazy Basil Fried Rice that I use to judge all others. Yours forever, xoxo read more

Crab Fried Rice....YUM, YUM, YUM! Ive been passing this place for week on my walk home and I finally got a chance to go. I went to Indie twice this week for their crab fried rice. It was sooo good. I really love it and never had it before. Why? Not sure, but it was a pairing that was so tasty, I am not sure I am going to be able to have fried rice any other way. YUM! I went ot Indie on Thursday night for their Jazz showing, which was cool. It lasted until 10pm, so about 3 sets. I loved it. The place was packed and even though I was by myself, I felt a little a cramped by the spaces in the front room. I love the atmosphere and the service was timely. Same for the second visit on Sunday. Less crowd but with a second person, the space was cramped. I love the details of this place. The menu is so cute and the pictures of dishes inside was so helpful. I also love the the chop sticks. The boy got the curry, which he liked, said it was ok. The Crab Rangoons were ok. Small, but yummy with sweet and sour sauce. They were served 'cute'. I did not like the chi custard at all. The taste was not that great. maybe if the raspberry sauce was on top or something, I would have enjoyed it. I did get the mango cheesecake on the second try, which was ok. I did not think I will order dessert again from here. Summary: I will come back to Indie, esp when they have jazz. I will order the Crab fried rice (my fav). I like taking people here due to its location and vibe. Overall, cool place. read more

The food here is delicious! I only give it four stars cause I've only tried their sushi and udon noodle both times I've been here. I celebrated two birthdays here, three years apart from each other and the quality of the food hasn't changed! I couldn't remember the name of this place since my first visit but finally found it on our way to another restaurant. So glad I found this place again! My hubby and I shared a plate of the seafood udon, devil maki, and sex on the moon maki. The maki was spectacular; you can tell each ingredient in the maki had a purpose. The udon was well seasoned and flavorful, not tasting like that generic Chinese noodle dish. The service was fine. It was a Sunday night and not that busy. There was a miscommunication within our party about when we were supposed to meet. So while we were waiting, the waitress was polite, not being pushy and refilling our teas while we were waited. Looking forward to go back again. read more

I tried out Indie cafe for the first time by placing a carryout order. I ordered some pad thai and an appetizer by phone as I walked over from the bus stop - and here's where they underpromised/overdelivered: they said it'd take about 20 minutes for my order, and when I walked over in less than 10 minutes the order was ready so I paid and walked right back out. The food was good and came in decent portions, but the pad thai was not especially distinct from most other places even though it satisfied the cravings. The proportion of flavors and ingredients in the pad thai seemed well-balanced, too. Having scoped out the place it seems really great for a relaxing sit-down meal with a group or date. Lastly Indie cafe stood out for its decorations - notably a wall panel with Thai-looking lettering fashioned out of metal wire. Would be happy to return or do carry out again to try something different on the menu. read more

Have been coming here for years and lately the quality of the sushi and rolls isn't what it used to be. I stick with the thai portion of the menu these days. Too much going on with the sushi rolls. Less is more. read more

I've only ever had their takeout but it's always been quite tasty. My boyfriend used to frequent Indie when he lived nearby and has rave things to say about the dine-in experience, but I'll let him write that review. (I think he just liked all the cute waitresses!) I love the Indie Signature Curry. It's so unique and delicious with squash and avocado...Mmm. I like their Pad Thai too, but I always have to ask for it extra spicy. I'm a spice whore though, so it might be fine for some. Their Japanese basics (Edamame, Miso, etc.) are yummy and the few classic rolls I've had have been fresh and good. I like the various city rolls I've tasted off other people's plates, but my favorite Signature Maki is the La Fiesta. Sushi + Cilantro = Happy Anna. They are a little expensive though, that's the only draw back. read more

The fish tasted so fresh. The spicy tuna mix was balanced to perfection with its flavor profile. The cripsy salmon skin was super, super crispy. The spicy miso soup was hot! with a substantial broth. One nourishing for the soul. I'm lying in bed wondering why I feel so good and I'm reminded - that meal! read more