So I've been having a hard time finding vegan places where I can go out to eat -- most places are…read morelabeled "vegan friendly," which generally means that there are one-two offerings on the menu, and some of those are side dishes like French fries or steamed vegetables. THIS place: everything on the menu was vegan, almost all of it was made in-house, and all of it recreated favorite dishes with plant-based ingredients -- wow! I used to love Reuben sandwiches, and theirs was really remarkably good, by any standards! Instead of the chips that came with my sandwich (their chips are really good corn tortilla chips), I upgraded to a light summer cucumber salad, with cherry tomatoes and onions in a creamy dill dressing. Cleaned my plate -- everything was delicious. They even had homemade mango lassis, which I couldn't refuse. Tasted like rich mango nectar. Tasty! Service is at the counter, although they bring your order out to you. Ambience is clean, tidy and cool -- simple diner decor, with a tiny private side patio that let us enjoy the fine day, but was a bit noisy with loud cars roaring past. I'm so glad I discovered this place! I'm definitely returning. And they do take-out too, for those days I'm too busy to cook a from-scratch meal...

Cute and excellent vegan restaurant. Carnivore approved. Great service and low key atmosphere.read more

Tried Plantastic for the first time yesterday. Ordered the steak hibachi and the Korean bbq wings…read more Service was efficient, and staff were welcoming and kind. The food was good. When I go back, I would not get the hibachi again though. The only reason is it is so similar to something I make for myself at home. I should have tried something different. The wings were good. I ate a few there and brought the rest home and warmed them in the air fryer later in the evening. They warmed up nicely. The hibachi heated up well too. It made a nice breakfast this morning!

Plantastic Indy is an A+ across the board…read more Every time I eat there, no matter what's on the menu, I know that there has been so much love, dedication and technique put into each dish. I've been eating here consistently for quite some time and I am thoroughly pleased each and every time. The owners and staff are so genuine and inviting. The food is delicious and comforting. The atmosphere is cozy and upscale. They are now doing fine dining. This is a first for Indy and I love that they are pushing forward in this space. My friend and I went on opening night and we shared the calamari. For my main dish I ordered the steak filet which came with truffle mashed potatoes, asparagus and cranberry sauce. My friend had the house made fettuccine. When I tell you it was all so delicious. It took a little more time, but that has to be expected in fine dining anyway. But the big wow is, they are making the pasta by hand prior to making the dish. That's truly outstanding. It truly elevates the dish. Everything we had was so flavorful. When I heard cranberry sauce I was like, hmm how is this gonna work?? Oh it worked! It paired so well with the rest of the dish. For desert we had the leaving the nest which was chocolate ganache on a nest of chocolate with a hand made chocolate cookie. Me nor my friend like chocolate much, but the quality and flavor of this desert was one that I could enjoy again. I will definitely be back and I suggest the same for you. Very proud of this establishment. They are resilient and brilliant and they truly care about their customers and their business. Much love.

The food is so delicious and the owner is very kind! Would absolutely recommend anyone visiting…read moreIndianapolis to come here to eat and good times.

I have not spent much time in the Eastside of Indianapolis other than Irvington. Driving through…read morehere, you see the blight and the abandonment of this area of Indianapolis since the decline of manufacturing. Then again, it's not an uncommon story unfortunately- large parts of the city forgotten in terms of economic development but then suddenly needed during times of campaigning. Had taken Keystone and then Rural Street to get here, and the potholes are not kind. But, we had this place on our list and were determined to make it here at least once. Tlaolli stood out for its vegan offerings. Plenty of vegan taco options, birria (an absolute rarity to see vegan birria), and torta. They offer soy chorizo, jackfruit, and king oyster mushrooms as protein options. The exterior is colorful, and inside there are seating options. We had gotten our food to go, so I cannot comment too much on the service. Had placed our order online, and the food was ready within the estimated time in the order. We ordered the vegan birria tacos ($17.99), the vegan torta ($10.99 base but added soy chorizo, which was $3.99), and the no-no-no taco ($5.99). Our total with fees was approximately $45. Tlaolli offers outdoor seating, so when the weather is nicer this would be a good place to come. Next to the East Washington IPL branch, Tlaolli has a colorful green exterior with neon signage. Food: The food was very good. The proteins were nicely seasoned and juicy. The highlight for me was the birria tacos and the consome. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 10/10. This is a great local business in the area to support: offers a diverse menu of options with food that is comforting and tasty.

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.

This was a great place to enjoy some good vegan comfort food. The loaded nachos lived up to its…read morename "loaded". Lots of flavors, creaminess with that savory crunch. The Brunch burger and the bacon chicken ranch burgers were delicious as well. Pretzel bun wasn't my favorite as the bottom bun was a bit cardboard in texture. Kinda like bread that was microwaved after being frozen. But the flavors were amazing. The service was equally awesome along with the ambience. It felt like a cozy lounge to enjoy some good food. Definitely recommend this place to try out when in Indianapolis.

The service was slow and the staff was not friendly at all. My first time trying the food and it…read morewas very uninspiring. The burger was not homemade and appeared to be a frozen impossible burger. The price for a burger and drink was almost $20. So many other great vegan spots with fresh food and better service. I will not be back.

Loved it! Great place for brunch. Our server had great energy! She was attentive. The Saturday…read moreenergy was top notch with a live DJ, great crowd, and seating indoors and outdoors. This omelette was delicious. I was able to make a couple changes to have a veggie omelette with chicken. I was definitely grateful for that because I don't eat other types of meat. I would definitely come back here to try a different menu or just for brunch again.

We came for brunch on a Saturday morning and it was a great time! The vibe was so fun, with a DJ…read moreplaying banger after banger, making it a perfect atmosphere for a weekend brunch. The food was also delicious, everyone in our party was happy with what they ordered. I had the brisket breakfast sandwich with an over easy egg on top, which was delicious! It came with a side of crispy fries and garlic aioli. They also make some great spicy Bloody Mary's! Between the food, drinks, and music, I think this place is the perfect environment for brunch and a drink on a weekend!

First of all the food was delicious, the service was very good and the atmosphere was very nice…read more So why not 5 stars? Why? Well we knew there was a 90 minute seating. This is explained on the website and I believe when I made a reservation online. With about 10 minutes yet to go on our 90 minutes, a person whom i assume was the manager came to our table to remind us. This was okay although it could have been worded differently. We were just paying the bill that had just arrived when she came back again stating she had a reservation waiting and she needed us to basically leave. We did not see anyone waiting either at the hostess stand or outside but rules are rules. Again it could have been worded differently and perhaps it could have been suggested we could finish at the bar (perhaps those are also reserved though) or to one of the empty tables outside. If you want excellent food and great service and you can be finished in 90 minutes I would recommend Bodhi. I also understand turning tables. Just know the timeframe does not allow for dessert (or an appetizer as we did) unless you hurry and you had best be watching the clock or the manager will make it clear you need to leave.

BODHI lived up to its literal meaning, we experienced our awakening in the midst of our incredible…read moremeal journey! Establishments like BODHI highlight the true meaning of cuisine bridging together love and community - uniting people, sharing Thai cultural traditions and deepening human connections around a shared table whether in the dining room, the bar or their picture-esque patio! Jake was absolutely incredible. From our service to our desert we were left with full hearts (and of course tummies) for the duration of our trek home to Nashville. We of course had to order some cocktails, we ordered our birthstones or on their menu their collection from Gems of Siam "Black Star Sapphire" and "Ruby" The Ruby ended up being the star of the show! The most unique drink we both have tried! We have never experienced something quite like that! From the ruby chocolate swoosh with a boozy tropical gel to the coconut milk punch adding depth to the Song Cai Dry Gin I was left in awe. (Recommend a sip and then a bite of the chocolate to enhance the flavor profile) Our meals were created with such love. It was truly art. Played beautifully and tasted phenomenal. The noodles were light, fluffy, amazing. The Crab Puffs were incredibly light and delicate which gave me a new appreciation for them! I felt like I could devour them without feeling too full or guilty to finish my meal. The curry was spectacular. The spices, the aroma, the flavor profile everything was perfect. No notes. It's delicious. Each bite you understand why BODHI is a staple in the community. You taste their desire to make you happy. To fall in love again. Onto dessert! Salamat Cookies has always held a special place in my heart the moment I discovered them two years ago! As a Nashville resident, I have had their treats delivered to my door. To come to BODHI and to my surprise see Salamat on the menu could've have been a greater cherry on top. We ordered the Ube and Pandan blondies. The experience was put over the edge by the addition of a strawberry cold foam addition to the desserts. Even though we took our deserts to go they were packaged with care. Why will BODHI forever hold a special place in my heart and will always receive a visit or recommendation from me to anyone visiting, driving through or living in Indy? Simple. Love. Each bite you can taste the love that was put in. Every interaction from the staff from dining room, patio, to front of the house you feel the love. Every laugh, every clink of the glass you hear the love! BODHI was built on a strong foundation of love. Three generations of Thai women, three generations of true love, true grit, dreams coming true. (To those reluctant to give this place a whirl due to the time limit, my tip? Be mindful of how your time is spent. Of course be present with your family, friends, colleagues, guests. We were able to order 2 rounds of drinks, share an appetizer, delve into an amazing conversation, enjoy our dinner without rush AND order dessert, summing up our conversation in the allotted time. It's doable! There are also times where they may not have to strictly enforce, however if you know you like to spend more time on your meal and in conversation, try coming on a weekday or coming earlier! Peace Love and Hugs friends!)

I always enjoy poppin in and grabbing a beverage and bite to eat! The vibe is so laid back and I…read moreLOVE all the plants that surround you too. It gives me a lovely fulfilling calm sensation and it really grounds me. Not to mention I'm welcomed with such a warm, genuine and lovely tone. Amazing additional options available within GoldLeaf! Love how they promote and sell other small businesses within their establishment! Salamat and Pup the Pepper are AMAZING!!

One of the best Muffuletta sandwiches I've had! Always love the ambience in here and the friendly…read morestaff!

Worth the wait!!…read more Everything is seasoned and fresh and just generally perfection. A must try for delicious junk food

This is a food truck located on the west side of Indy that serves all vegan comfort food…read more They have a few picnic tables nearby if you want to sit and eat or just wait on your food. The servers that took my order were very gracious and helpful. I ordered the Chik'N sandwich: oyster mushrooms, breaded in spelt flour on a toasted bun topped with a bar-b-cue/gold sauce combined. The mushrooms were crispy, crunchy and full of flavor. I couldn't believe it wasn't chicken. I plan to return and try some of their other menu items.

Delicious food! Our Lamb Platter for 2 was beyond amazing! Easily the best Ethiopian we have ever…read morehad! Chai and Coffee were fantastic, as was the lentil sambussa with fresh green sauce. The service was great, and the inside was clean and well-decorated. We will definitely recommend to everyone we know, and will be back ASAP!

We came from out of town and met friends here for a late dinner around 745 pm on a Friday. There…read morewere no other customers but later people came. We asked for 1 order (quantity of 2) lentil sambusa for our vegan friend --a non vegan ate the other one-- & 1 order beef for the meat lovers. Both were very flavorful. For our mains we ordered a vegetarian platter for 2 and a Lamb platter for 2. Veg platter ($35) was probably 2 scoops of the most popular vegetarian orders. Lamb platter ($45) had several of the same vegetables as the other platters. The 5 of us could barely finish the 2 platters. Highly recommend.