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Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar

3.6 (102 reviews)
ModerateRamen, Asian Fusion
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Ramen: shoyu, chicken, cabbage, and veggie dumplings
Haleigh P.

Tried this option in the Garage food hall for the first time and was not disappointed! I selected the shoyu base, chicken, cabbage, and the veggie dumpling. I asked them also to make it a little spicy, like a medium heat. (Total was $20 and some change). The portion was huge! The spicy level was just right and the chicken was so tender- it reminded me of a perfectly cooked rotisserie chicken. If you are in the mood for ramen or a warm bowl of soup, you definitely should try this place out!

Kim S.

Lil Dumplings is in the very cute Garage food hall in Indianapolis. I had every intention of getting noodles here but so many items on their menu looked good that I ended up ordering a few other things instead. The pork dumplings were my favorite! The sauce was sweet and spicy. I didn't realize how spicy until a couple of dumplings in and it caught up with me ! Very tasty! I also liked the Adobo Chashu Steamed Bun. The cashier was friendly and helped me decide between a couple of dishes.

Chicken ramen with soft egg
Dale H.

We came to the Garage for dinner. First time here, and we were with our grandchildren. So there was a wide range of what everyone wanted to eat. I found this noodle bar and ordered the chicken ramen. It was SO good!! Broths are often too salty for me. This was perfect! They make their noodles in-house, and the chicken was moist and tender. Their jammy egg was spot-on! Yum! I placed my order at the counter and the cashier told me the approximate wait time. Came back and my ramen was waiting for me. It was delicious! I'd definitely eat here again.

Vegetable curry bal and the pork and leek dumplings
Linda L.

The pork and leek dumplings were great with the chili oil, pickled onions, peanuts and scallions were delicious! I was going to get the ramen but switched to get the dumplings and a bao after seeing them plate some up. The bao was good, but it was weird to me that they did not peel the squash. I did not notice that you can add on a couple dumplings with soup for $4.

Sean V.

I messed with this heavily. More of a 4.5 but good. This is inside the garage of one of the food venues. It almost tastes like ramen noodles in packages but better lol.

Schárvín W.

Delicious. It's in a food hall so don't expect to get anything other than a small snack for under $15 Again, quite tasty.

Audrey M.

My coworkers and I decided to pop into The Garage Food Hall for lunch, and Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar sounded so lovely for a bowl of hot Ramen on this freezing day; however, I was a little sad to see the extravagantly priced menu options. I mean for $20, you better get a bucket of Ramen to take home with you. Alas, I had Asian food stuck in my sites and I wanted to give them a shot so I went with the 5 pork and leek dumplings. I would have preferred the veggie dumplings, but they were not available today. In their defense, there was a sign posted notifying customers of menu shortages today. I wouldn't mind coming back a different day to explore the menu more. I was told there would be a 7-minute wait for the dumplings so I had a seat out in the commons area with my coworkers. Only then did I notice that they were all given buzzers from their vendors to let them know when their meal was ready. I thought maybe that I had forgotten to grab one from Lik Dumplings, so I went back over and learned that you just have to stand there and wait for them to call your name. So my coworkers got to mingle while I stood at Lil Dumplings waiting for my order. Not my favorite move on a lunch break, but it is what it is. So high prices, limited menu options, and an inconvenient wait earns them 3-stars from me today. The dumplings were tasty so I plan to return a different day and give them another try. I understand that everyone has offf days, even businesses sometimes.

Vegetable Dumplings and Thai Tea
Maya T.

First time customer and I LUV IT! I got the vegetable dumplings and they are delicious and the sauce is YUM. Every food experience here has been meh but I think I have found my fav! Nothing much else say but keep doing what you're doing Lil Dumplings!

Chili Crunch Noodles
Raven B.

My first Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar experience is in the books! I have been obsessed with noodle and ramen dishes lately, but I have only been cooking my own instead of trying from restaurants. I needed to see how mine compared with more authentic options. The line was short despite the Garage being packed that day. We could hardly get a table of 4 as we got there around 1 pm (lunchtime on a Saturday!) My parents were visiting from out of town, and my dad decided to grab lunch with me from this place as well. I ordered the Chili Crunch Noodles with a soft-boiled egg, and he ordered the Ginger Chicken Ramen topped with a soft-boiled egg (I am not sure if this is the actual name or not!). The wait for this food took less than ten minutes which was surprising because I have seen people wait over 15 minutes for their food from this location on less busy days. At first impression, I thought it looked quite tasty. I could tell the noodles were topped with perfect crunch and spice at first glance. I wasn't as impressed with my dad's ramen. It's probably just not as easy to make that look "exciting". I dug into the noodles after mixing in the soft-boiled egg. Was it love at first bite? Not quite. I liked the dish, but I did not love it. With something this oily, I think I just needed a bit of acid to balance it all out. I wish there had been a little lime or rice vinegar thrown in or on the side for just that. I ended up using a little spicy mustard from my mom's BBQ dish to help with the acid flavor. Not enough to get the mustard taste, but just a dab to get a little vinegar with the noodles. Other than the lack of acid, I really did like the dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the soft-boiled egg was marinated perfectly. I think there were peanuts in my dish which were okay, but I think they could have been better if they had been in small pieces. A large bite of peanut was a bit odd in-between chili flavors. I tried a bite of my dad's ramen, but because I am not a huge ginger fan, I really was just not the target audience for this dish. He loved it! My biggest moment of self-reflection on this was when I realized that I genuinely do like my "homemade" ramen that costs less than $3 per serving more than the $15+ individual portions at this location. If I go again, I will probably get something unique that I couldn't make easily at home. For example, their coconut curry ramen seems like something I would try at this place.

Veg Dumplings with Chili Crunch
Alesha M.

Carlos Salazar's, local extremely talented Indy Chef's, latest spot. Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar inside of the Garage Food Hall offers explosions of flavor with casual bites. This week I tried the veg dumplings with chili crunch which was for sure fire. But also had some heat! Their menu items are creative and delicious. Quick easy bite before a movie at the LivingRoom or for a easy lunch.

Liz P.

We found this place on Yelp and thought it was a stand-alone place - imagine my surprise to find out it's in a huge indoor food court type of place! Called The Garage. My boyfriend and his sister both ordered the Dan Dan noodles and enjoyed it. We shared an order of the dumplings, which were good, and a bao ($5), which was GREAT and super unique - this week's was something like fried chicken, pepper jelly, honey butter, and honeycomb. Pricey but delicious. I also had one of their cans of Thai tea which was also great. I'd definitely come back here but may try one of the other Garage places too!

Coconut curry bowl
Jennifer D.

I was dubious given the reviews, but I liked this place. Yea. It's over priced, but everything in the food hall is.y noodles were a tad gummy but the broth and egg were really good. I got the coconut curry bowl. Delicious imo

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Delicious food. My husband loves it. The dumplings and chicken ramen are delicious. Service is quick and friendly!

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Kyuramen x TBaar - Indianapolis

4.1
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0.5 mi

I unfortunately was so hungry I forgot to snap pics before diving in…read more We were meeting friends downtown for dinner on Friday night around 6 pm, and we were able to be seated right away! I loved how many good option were on the menu - but that there wasn't an overwhelming amount of things on the menu. To me that means you do certain things well!! I had the kimchi ramen, and everyone else had the spicy ramen. We shared the chili garlic edamame and pan fried dumplings. The chili garlic edamame was SO GOOD and garlicky!! All of us loved our ramen! Flavorful, and not overly spicy. We will definitely be back.

We tried KyuRamen x TBaar on Mass Ave because there was a constant flow of people heading in, so…read moreour expectations were high. Unfortunately, it completely disappointed. Both of us landed on 1/5. Here's what we ordered: the Mega Bowl Ramen (Chashu & Shrimp) combo with Thai Tea and a Pork Bun, the Fried Squid Tentacle, and the Pork Belly Kamameshi. The ramen was salty and just didn't taste good, which was a real letdown given the crowd. The noodles came out firmer than what we're used to at places in Texas and Japan, and the chashu was the single best part of the whole bowl. The Thai Tea was a complete miss--it looked good but was overwhelmingly milky, like 85% milk, which isn't what Thai tea typically tastes like. The Pork Bun was drowning in sauce and overwhelming to eat. The Fried Squid Tentacle was the highlight of the meal, though it's comparable to what you'd find elsewhere. The Pork Belly Kamameshi was the worst item by far with a tiny amount of rice with a huge amount of sauce piled on top. We got through only about a fifth of the pan because it was too intense and far too little rice. To be fair, this spot gets a lot of love online for its broth and its novelty robot server (can be found in a lot of Japanese restaurants) so tastes clearly vary. But for the two of us, the meal was salty, oversauced, and unbalanced, and we wouldn't come back. 1/5.

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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.

This place is so cute from the outside and a nice chill classy tiki vibe on the inside. We weren't…read moreable to make a reservation because of the popularity but there were cute large couches and chairs to chill at while you wait with a cocktail or mocktail. Even though they were busy the wait was not very long and the host was so nice and I wish I could remember his name. Our server was so nice and kind and made great recommendations. I had the mocktail Nohito and it was sooo cute and delicious! The others had cocktails and a bottle of coke (yes glass bottle)- cute right?! Now we had the Karange tofu and I need that recipe! The crispiest most flavorful tofu outside and nice and soft inside. Couldn't tell it wasn't chicken! We also had oysters. For dinner I had the Katsu Curry and it was on point! And the leftovers were just as delicious. My sister had the Tantanmen and it was sooo good!! I could drink that broth. They do give you options for rice instead of noodles and broth if you like options. We also shared the Glazed tofu and yall it will change your LIFE!!! Cute monkeys hanging out everywhere with beautiful string lights and a classy understated tiki vibe. Please go here if you haven't yet. You'll thank me later

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The ceilings and lighting are so fun here!
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Yujo

4.4
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It was a cold and rainy day and there's nothing better for that weather than noodles. Yujo looked…read moregreat based on previous reviews so I gave it a shot. The interior was a vibe with dim lighting that made the rainy meal experience even cozier. Ordering is easy either through the staff or a self ordering kiosk. I ordered a Hokkaido Miso ramen and sat down. Before I could pull out my phone my ramen came out piping hot. As I sipped and slurped my way through the ramen I tasted a rich and savory broth. It had a soft red miso flavor to it which complimented the fresh veggies, chasu and the egg. The chasu was thick and tender. The noodles were cooked perfectly too. I liked the addition of corn to finish up the soup at the end. If I'm in the area again I will be stopping for bubble tea as the menu looked great!

Woke up feeling stuffy and blah. Gray skies. Cold office. Back-to-back Zoom meetings. I needed a…read morewarm, comforting bowl of ramen in the worst way. Thankfully, Yujo Ramen & Boba Tea was right up the road. It's tucked into the commercial strip off Meridian and 96th--you could almost miss it if you're not paying attention. I'll be honest: I arrived around 1:30pm and it was completely empty, which caught me off guard. But the vibe was nice and calming, the menu was extensive (ramen and boba options for days), and I landed on the spicy miso ramen--exactly what I needed to warm me up. Nailed it. The broth was rich, savory, and comforting with just the right amount of heat. Every ingredient tasted vibrant and fresh. The green onions, tender pork, and perfectly marinated soft-boiled egg were the ideal companions swimming in that spicy miso goodness. On a gray, cold Indianapolis day, this bowl absolutely hit the spot. Can't wait to come back and try the boba.

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4.1
(129 reviews)
0.4 mi
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My boyfriend and I wanted ramen this week's date night. He suggested Oishi because they were close…read moreto the house and were open late. It's on Mass Ave which is a popular mixtape- mix of happenings in Indy. We were greater promptly and were seated immediately. It was no else but us. We ordered spicy ramen with shrimp! It came out steaming! Now I'm a spice lover but I couldn't gulp the broth like I wanted because it spicy! Lol The shrimp were plump and juicy like I like em. Give me my mint worth, you know. The veggies were blended in nice. My boo wanted dessert but is. It a fan of mochi ice cream which is all the had on the menu. So we just had ramen this time, which is still a win. It hit the spot. I couldn't wait to get home in bed.

My kids hate sushi, so I was thrilled to have a lunch hour date with my partner who shared my…read moreaffinity for sushi. We were seated right away and had our food within minutes! The lunch special came with two sushi rolls and a salad of soup. On a cold autumn day, the miso ginger soup was the right choice! The presentation of the sushi was absolutely gorgeous! When you can add some pops of color to sushi plates, I think you're winning at life because you're going above and beyond...and Oishi Sushi sure did! Everything that went into my mouth was delectable, and the price was right. It was a perfect lunch without the kids!

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Fishers

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4.2
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14.4 mi
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Been to Jinya a few times, and they're always consistent. Good ramen, highly recommend the Jinya…read moretonkotsu original 2010 ramen. I really like the flavorful broth and thick noodles. Their new matcha with salted cold foam was okay. It needed more matcha, but the salted cold foam was very good. I liked that the chicken karaage didn't have thick breading and also recommend trying the brussel sprout tempura. Service was okay and wished out server came more often to check up on us for drinks. There's free parking in front or at a nearby free parking garage. Loved the dark ambiance and the upstairs seating with a bar.

Came here with a friend to check out the Devour menu and we were not disappointed! From the outside…read morethis space looks small but once you walk inside you realize how spacious it really is. I loved all of the artwork on the walls and the fact that there is more seating upstairs as well!! I was quickly serviced and taken to our table. Our server was kind and gave us a minute as we scanned the menu. We decided on the two for $50 devour menu (appetizer, two drinks, and two entrees) option. For our appetizer we selected the salmon tacos and they were so fresh! I ordered strawberry tini cocktail and that was perfectly balanced without being too tart! Now for the main course, I ordered the premium tonkotsu red ramen and it was so flavorful and rich. Overall great experience and we will be back!!

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Lil Dumplings Noodle Bar - ramen - Updated June 2026

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