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.

I found out Indy has a Tiki bar and this one seemed to be the popular one in the city so I decided…read moreto go. I went there late at night and by looking at the outside there was nothing that really stood out to me, BUT as soon as I stepped in it was a WHOLE vibe! Their tiki bar experience from top to bottom was decked out in tiki figures and every tropical decor you can imagine, it definitely felt like I was walking into a Hawaiian resort. The drinks were so fancy and they came in a fancy glass, tiki mug, or coconut shaped mug which I loved! I ordered the Tambaran Firedancer and I'm so glad I did, it came with a whole fire show and it tasted great. It had the right combination of alcohol and other juices. I also ordered the coconut cream pie and it was good. EDIT: My experience was so great that I came here again the next day and had an even better experience (didn't think they would too off the first one lol) The staff were so friendly and welcoming to me, they really made the night unforgettable! Second night I ordered the Corsair of Umbar and the basket of fries. The fries were amazing and definitely made my list of top five favorite fries!! The drink was good, but I wasn't a fan of the Fernet. Finding a parking space was easy since they have a parking lot, but the parking lot is pretty small.

Hmm, bummed to say I'm knocking my rating from a 5 to a 3 star based on the food. As some others…read morehave mentioned, they updated their menu since I came here last year and not for the better. I came with two friends a weekend ago and the waiter said how they had a new chef and new menu and how great it was! So, we tried the pollo boracho, which was... fine. I mean, it's just braised chicken with veggies, which is tasty, but I miss the Polynesian options they had a year ago... drinks were still excellent, and service was good! We wanted to sit in chairs with backs and when they sat us at a table with stools, we asked and they didn't really offer a solution. There were some highbacked chairs in the corner, but the table between them was small and low to the ground... I wish the waiter had just asked us to wait 15 minutes for someone to leave, but that was not an option, apparently. Leaving the old photos from my visit a year ago, including the old lettuce wraps.

Awesome food and a great atmosphere! I can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu. The…read moreservice was excellent, and the entire experience was fantastic. Highly recommend! And don't sleep on the Loco Moco--it's the best in town!

Yet another favorite brunch spot unlocked!!! This place is…read moreunique since they have typical breakfast/brunch menu but they also offer lunch and Hawaiian dishes. It was a random find for us but we cannot wait to go back already. The reasons are: They offer Hawaiian dishes that cannot be found elsewhere. It was my first time coming across Loco Moco in Indy, and I was pleasantly surprised. It came with two eggs, and good amount of rice. It was very satisfying. Service was friendly and attentive. Our server did everything so perfectly. He got us refilled before we asked and boxed my food I couldn't finish. Very efficient. The Hawaiian decor inside was cute.

One of the older locations but in no way less yummy. The ingredients are fresh and you can order…read moreone of the suggested combinations or create your own from so very many ingredients. Choice of base, then protein, then sides, then sauces and finally toppings. You just can't go wrong. The staff here has been consistently friendly and helpful. Prices are quite reasonable. The small bowl may look small, but is so filling as they pack a generous serving of food in there somehow. Parking out front is rather limited, but there is parking available in the rear. Only drawback, this place does not have the Hawaiian ice, which the newer larger locations offer.

My husband and I went to Ali'i Poke Indy for dinner on a Saturday. There is limited parking the…read morefront and rear of the restaurant, but there was plenty available on this night. We were greeted warmly by the staff. I had the Maui poke while my husband had the Ali'i poke. The ingredients were all very fresh and the poke tasted great. This was a great way to eat healthy while on vacation. I highly recommend Ali'i Poke!

Where can I start? This trio, which included an empanada, a mulita, and a quesabirria were…read morephenomenal. The empanada had cheese in it, I didn't even ask what the filling was beforehand so I was surprised. All three had birria and cheese and the flavor was authentic. It also came with consume and a Serrano pepper that was spicy and added a nice flavor to the food. This was $16 before tax and I paired it with a medium horchata which was $5 and some change. The items were all comparable in price and they have a few options. It's small but a lot of people ordered to go while we dined in. The music playlist was spot on. The murals are beautiful and it's a chill spot. Street parking available or if you're walking on the monon stop by, it's close and worth it!

I am kicking myself for having taken so long to come here! At this point, you all know the story…read more They've been saved in my collections for a long time...blah, blah, blah, but they actually lived up to the hype! First of all, this is the cutest little spot. They are located right on the strip in Broad Ripple, which is one of my favorite walkable neighborhoods. Every item on the menu sounds good, but I opted for the Birria Ramen and the Birria Empanadas. The young woman working at the register was very kind and helpful. She answered any questions that we had and did the same for the ladies that entered the shop shortly after we'd placed our order. We sat at one of the tables and prepared for what was to come. The ramen ($16) is definitely shareable. I got, roughly, 2.5 servings out of mine. The broth/consommé was a bit fatty/oily, but in the best way possible. It was flavorFUL and the birria was tender and abundant. The fresh onions and cilantro were the perfect final touch. I usually have to add salt and pepper to dishes when I eat out, but everything here was just right. A squeeze of lime did me just fine! The empanadas were also a bit oily. Obviously, they are deep fried, but once you have the addition of the generally oily birria, then you have leakage-level oil. I said all of that to say that they were still delicious and I still ate 2 out of 3 of them. My husband had the third! I can't wait until I'm in the area again to try out more of their delicious menu items.

A lively spot for a fun interactive meal. Once you enter while you wait you can browse their…read moredisplay of candies and snack items from Korea. There are carnival type games and other distractions to pass the time. When seated your table has a large stove surface in the middle where you will either be doing BBQ or hot pot cooking. The menu is straightforward and easy to choose your option. The whole table has to choose the same option (BBQ or hot pot) so discussion might be helpful before the waiter arrives. Then you choose your meat and broth type and head to the never ending salad and veggie area. It has veggies, noodles, sauces, toppings and more! The waiter tells you em several times it is all you can eat, thus the higher price point. Make sure to note too though that if you order a lot more than you eat you will get charged a few for leftovers. They want to curb food waste which is commendable. I suggest starting small and then building as for sure you get full rather quickly! My favorite aspect was the sauce area where they listed sauce combos the recommend. It helped me a lot to have some guidance and I liked the sauce I chose from their list. A fun interactive experience and good for groups. It is loud and smelly as you are basically sitting inside a large kitchen. But a fun experience and yummy food so worth a visit!

Ktown BBQ is a mix of Korean BBQ and hotpot. The space is large and very spacious. They have a…read morelarge selection of sauces and veggies for your hotpot or grilled meat. Service was good with robots for drinks and waiters that bring your meat and change out the grill pans. The only downside is that you never eat enough because the liquid from the soup fills the consumer up quickly. The bbq is great if you are sitting at the end of the bench or in the middle but hard to reach if you are the first to sit down and closest to the median. It really doesn't give the real "Korean BBQ" experience as traditional restaurants like Mama's (the OG Indy Korean BBQ) or other spots but for really hungry people or first timers...not a bad spot

I recently tried Slap's Fish Market and sampled a little bit of everything--lobster roll, burrito,…read morecheesecake, and their lobster deviled eggs--and overall it was a really memorable experience. The service was very helpful deciding what to order. The setting was fun down town indanopolis feel. The lobster roll was definitely the standout. It was packed with fresh, flavorful lobster and had a nice balance of buttery richness without feeling too heavy. You can tell the seafood is high quality, which makes a huge difference. The lobster deviled eggs were super unique and honestly one of my favorite bites. Creamy, slightly tangy, and topped with lobster--it's not something you see everywhere, and they executed it really well. My husband tried the shrimp burrito, which was great for a seafood spot. It was hearty, well-seasoned, and filled generously. It didn't feel like an afterthought on the menu. To finish, the cheesecake was a great choice it was from the cheesecake factory is what the offered for my birthday smooth, rich, and just the right level of sweetness with a strawberry topping to end the meal without being overwhelming. Overall, Slap's Fish Market delivers on both creativity and quality. It's a great spot if you want fresh seafood with a few fun, unexpected twists. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Not gonna lie, my work group really likes coming here when we have lunch outings. My only problem?…read moreI very much dislike seafood to any capacity. Yet, I still eat here just fine. I feel like most seafood places will have vegetarian options by way of removing the fish from pasta dishes or salad, but it's also nice to know that you can get chicken as a substitute on most of these kinds of dishes, too. Granted, it's just like chicken tenders, but still good nonetheless. I really like their firecracker pasta, which is moderately spicy in my opinion. There's no particular fishy smell here, which is always a good sign that the seafood they serve here is freshly prepared. Our food always comes out quickly for lunch and we've been a group as large as 8 or 9. I do believe that ordering is mostly done online in their mass Ave location, though. I don't really seek out a place like Slapfish on my own (no offense at all, just not a seafood girlie!!), but I would assume that it's a rather popular establishment as they recently opened a fifth location in the greater Indy area. If I did like fish and such more, I'd probably be here on a more regular rotation.

Both the meal and service were outstanding! Celebrating Valentine's Day, decided to order off the…read morepreset menu. We added an order of Oysters Rockefeller which were the best I ever had. They were so huge and prepared to perfection. My filet topped with crab was great! The sides and salad were a good compliment. Upon arriving we were seated at a table, when asked to move to a booth, the hostess gladly accommodated which really made the ambience much better than sitting out in the open. Great place for fresh seafood, steaks, sushi and a host of other great options.

Service was good, (Four stars) but the food I ordered was nothing special. Gumbo and Mango Salad…read more Gumbo was over cooked (in my opinion) No shrimp, big chucks of vegetables, some whitefish, and lots of sausage. (Three stars). Mango salad was tasty but just okay (Three stars). Restaurant was busy for lunch and I enjoyed sitting outside. What I like best about Kona Jacks is the most excellent staff and dedication to customer service.

The service was good and they were nice. The salmon sashimi…read morewas still a like frozen. None of the rolls were spectacular, just okay. The Korean BBQ was okay. Very Smokey. Needed a sauce to dip in besides soy sauce.

First thing, you park in the back of the building and you can enter from the door in the back…read more Very on point for Broad Ripple. Early lunch on a Saturday, beat the crowd. We received brief explanation on the menu for all you can eat and then saw no one until our first choices of food came out. We did 2 meats on the BBQ, both needed more seasoning but were decent cuts (pork belly and Bulgogi) They do not have Hot Oil or any type of dipping sauce besides soy sauce, that was very sweet. Sushi was ok, felt like grocery store sushi with very sweet rice . Everything was decent, but everything was bland. Needed heat and more robust flavor.

I've been here a few times now and each time is a great experience. The music is fantastic and the…read morebartenders, Elena, Ceci, and Araceli are extraordinary! The food is to die for and each one has it's own flavor, truly recommend this carribbean-styled restaurant with all five stars.

Holy cow. Just visited for the first time. Absolutely amazing. We sat at the bar and Elena helped…read moreus pick drinks and food that would cover our seafood cravings. I had a passion fruit mixed drink- amazing! For dinner I had the ahi tuna and my husband had a mixed seafood dish with a rich brown sauce. His fish was outrageously big and a steal for the price. I cant remember the name but it came in a stone pot . We will definitely be back. Can't believe we waited so long.!