Merry B.

We visited on a First Friday when the restaurant was understaffed, but we didn't know that until waiting over an hour for our food. It's not a big place, but there were a few free tables and we were seated pretty quickly. We received water for the table and placed our order and then were basically left alone for the next hour. We could see into the kitchen so eventually we realized there appeared to be just one cook so we waited patiently. The manager came by after maybe 45 mins or so and let us know our appetizer would be coming soon, as they were working on it themself, and it arrived at probably right at an hour. We enjoyed our gyoza and assumed the entrees would be coming soon as well, but those took probably another 45 minutes. At a certain point we were trying to figure out if we should just leave some cash on the table and give up, but we finally flagged the manager down again to ask if there was an estimate for our food. We were told it was the next to come out. That was true and we enjoyed that too, but wow. That was definitely the longest we'd ever had to wait for food, and not a great experience. It was late and we were very hungry. We noticed they started turning down new customers at a certain point, and we would have really appreciated a warning before we were seated so we could have decided whether we'd like to wait or not. A quick "we're pretty understaffed tonight, so your meal might take up to an hour," would have been SUPER appreciated and I hoep the staff would consider doing so if they find themselves in this predicament again. The food was good, and I know they're still new, which is why my review is still a 4, but I won't be returning for a while unless it's to order carryout. If you're going to visit on a Friday, be prepared for a wait.

Staci W.

My family and I came here for dinner. They didn't have highchairs so we needed to grab our stroller for our son to sit in. The server didn't come over until about 10 minutes after sitting down. She seemed to be the only server. We ordered and drinks at the same time. The food took about an hour plus to come out. My chicken was darker than I expected and other people in my party got the same thing and their chicken was lighter. I liked the flavor of the food and it was filling. Our server only came back to the table after we finished eating and then got us refills. Overall it wasn't the best experience. I did like the ambiance inside- it was small but nicely decorated.

Sigrid W.

Simply fabulous. It's a cute restaurant and I really loved the tiny little cat chop stick holders. Of course traditional American silverware is also provided, so no need to worry. I like that this is a bit different than the usual Japanese fare served here. Loads of bowls, curries and noodles. Vegetarian friendly as most dishes can be ordered with tofu. Service was great, food came out quickly and the price point is very budget friendly. And best of all, every last bite was delicious. No complaints from my guests, so that's a very good sign.

Lizz M.

This place is tucked away into the corner that it's easy to overlook during the daytime. Walked in and there's plenty of seating and you can see into the kitchen, however there is a covering which is nice. We started off with an appetizer that had octopus and it was glorious! The breading was soft but also not too soft and was a little sweet. I would've been happy with more octopus pieces in the balls, but they were good either way. We all had rice bowl, I'm the only one who had spicy beef and it wasn't spicy like I expected. I throughly enjoyed the rich flavors of the spice, the runny egg and the rice. No need to add soy sauce because it was set to perfection. Also loved that the chopstick holders were little kittens. I noticed they they also have a bar. Next time I come I'll try out some drinks and something chicken related. It all sounded so good!

Emi M.

New Japanese restaurant. I like Donburi (rice bowls) and I saw that this place has Sutadon so I had to try it! I made a reservation on OpentTable. They were not busy when we went. I could tell they just recently opened. It looked so new and clean. They have appetizers small plates and curry as well as sutadon. I tried karaage sutadon. It came with about 6 or 7 karaage which was a generous amount. Unfortunately karaage itself didn't have much flavor. It was really dependent on the sauce, which I didn't think had enough of. The arugula felt dry, which is another reason why I needed more sauce. I should have asked for more. It was sweet and sour flavor. I liked the spicy beef bowl that my bf ordered a lot better. It was much more flavorful and garlicky. It was delicious. The service was attentive and friendly. I'll go back and order the beef bowl. I'm glad they opened at this convenient location.

Jen K.

I got the original pork bowl and the prices are so reasonable here! The flavors are very homey and 100% remind me of Japan. Egg is perfectly jammy. I'm so excited that we have a legit Asian restaurant downtown. I'll definitely be back! I got carry out this time but will be dining in for the next experience :) I truly hope the owners will keep the authentic homey flavors of sutadon and don't dilute it to the American taste for the other reviewers--no, there are NOT supposed to be a million other random toppings. If you're looking for sushi or other things, you can go somewhere else, not a shop that specializes in sutadon.

Adriana T.

Amazing food! Definitely stop in especially if you're on your way to first Friday or something artsy in the factory arts district or even if you're just gonna go fowling. We love Asian food and this was a no-brainer for Valentine's Day and I'm so happy we did it. We sat at the bar and we had a great time! Our server and the bartender were very friendly and very kind. They played music the whole time they have beautiful decorations, even in the bathroom. We ordered a curry plate and a spicy tofu bowl as well as having a couple Japanese beers. There's parking in the parking lot right out front. It is about a minute from Mass Ave. district. The prices are perfect for these delicious meals.

Mahek S.

spicy chicken karaage rice bowl - 6/10 yakisoba - 4/10 sakura cloud - 7/10 strawberry ramune Review Went in with high hopes and left feeling disappointed. The servers were not attentive at all and barely even seated us. Most of them were high school aged, so we gave them a lot of grace but nobody even seated us, came to give us water, or checked on us after the food arrived. The little service we did have came from the bar, and even that felt very rushed. The food was mediocre at best, but it's new for Indy, so I will give them props for the concept and for bringing a little more culture to the city. The parking situation on a Friday evening was absolutely atrocious so plan accordingly for that. The "influencers" who marketed the restaurant's grand opening talked about ramen as well, which was not on the menu when I went. I think it's offered now, but we went in with the impression that ramen was already available, and that was quite disappointing. Online, the restaurant presented as having a strong connection to a Japanese family/brand, yet when I visited it gave off a feeling of cultural gloss rather than genuine representation. I would appreciate more transparency and authenticity from the restaurant since I was excited to visit. I genuinely love Sutadonya and Legacy Tokyo advertised that partnership so heavily but it seemed to fall short of expectations.

Lien K.

I'm so excited about the number of great places opening in my neighborhood(-ish). Legacy Tokyo is one of them! Admittedly, it was cold and rainy and ramen sounded great so I was initially a little sad to see no ramen offered. However, the host was welcoming and after being seated, my friend and I noticed the cat chopstick rests and that warmed me just enough. I ordered the spicy chicken karaage bowl. I thought the egg coming on the side was weird but they were done well and it's tempting to get extras next time. I think I may have gotten the wrong thing-the nonspicy version, but I was hungry and like karaage so it suited me just fine. It was delicious! I liked having the spring greens on the side. A well balanced meal! The service was great and I was floored by how the dishes were priced. This is a great casual spot for lunch or dinner and I could see this being a nice pre-First Friday stop in my future.

Tonya S.

We're so glad Legacy Tokyo opened in the Factory Arts District! It's close to home for us and has quickly become one of our new favorites! It's such a beautifully designed, modern space with a great vibe! The staff is awesome - super friendly, attentive, and you can tell they really care about creating a great experience. We've been twice now, and everything we've tried has been amazing. The food is fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. But, make sure you try the curry!! The drink menu is just as impressive, with a wide variety of beer, wine, and sake to choose from. Last night, there wasn't an empty seat in the entire restaurant (a good sign)!! It's quickly gaining popularity, so go soon before it's impossible to get a table!

Luke W.

Wild! Got us three guys the last tickets for their exclusive New Years Eve nine course meal, manager chef partner led the entire evening which, if we have to complain, well we did complain how long it took well over three hours. However once in a lifetime trip to Japan via downtown Indianapolis, I was not regretting anything albeit perhaps 150$! Totally worth it, there's a sensational craft to this foodie culture as Andrew Zimmern proved on his top notch show. I cannot comment on their actual everyday menu since this evening loaded us up on random specialties. The scallop, sushimi, duck, and tartar made for sublime eats. I cannot get enough of any of those and a curated course with all and more made a perfect end to 2025. But that dessert, black pepper simple, strawberries, that was incredible. Your wedding sheet cakes, please never again! We liked the big city small street food atmosphere tho for three hours definitely needed some music, TV screen, something to break up the wait. The yuzu and watermelon cocktails had a fun tangy balance, way too easy to drink, can recommend those for the everyday evening visits. It's always a fun run to try new dreamboats like Legacy. Urban legends say their ingredients are flown in from Japan each day, can believe it; along with Bodhi, this is a must try!

Dipali P.

Was strolling around the Factory Arts District one evening and came across this food spot that I remember hearing about this past month. I quickly walked in excited to order some takeout for dinner. The minute I walked in I couldn't help but take in the warm cozy vibes and the Japanese artwork. I was quickly serviced and scanned over the menu before I ordered the Spicy Chicken Karaage Rice Bowl to go. I was told by the host that there was a bit of a wait but it shouldn't be more than 25 minutes or so. I mentioned that was fine and sat by the bar as I eagerly awaited my food. Flash forward and it's been over a hour and I still have not received my food. I asked a few servers during that timeframe and they all looked at me confused stating it was coming. Finally, a hour and half later I finally received my order. Now let's talk about the actually food. The rice itself was so dry and had absolutely no taste to it. The chicken was so dry as well (they forgot to add the Spicy Sutadon sauce! Which is unfortunate because this is what they are known for.) and all I could taste on the chicken was the burnt garlic that they added on top. Overall not a good experience and will not be back!

Jayden F.

Clearly phone did not eat first with the starters! They were wonderful the Karaage was cooked very well and was tasty, we both enjoyed our bowls very much and the table side chili powder is a nice touch to enhance and control your spice level! Will was super friendly, on the floor touching tables and ensuring everyone was happy and we will be back to see Prince! Everything came out super quickly despite us arriving at the start of the dinner rush and the prices were more than reasonable.