Central Indiana Dining Guide
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BRAZIL
5 restaurants
Upscale churrascaria at Keystone at the Crossing with premium cuts carved tableside.
Downtown churrascaria featuring continuous tableside carving of picanha, ribeye, and lamb.
Husband-and-wife Brazilian street food stall serving steak sandwiches and chimichurri fries.
South American-inspired Brazilian-style kebabs and seasoned fries inside The Garage.
Broad Ripple spot fusing Mexican and Brazilian flavors under one roof.
CHINA
3 restaurants
Hidden gem inside Saraga serving authentic Northern Chinese beef pancakes and Sichuan noodle soup.
Long-standing favorite for authentic Chinese with a large and reliable menu.
Known for bold Szechuan-style dishes and a go-to for heat-seekers.
COLOMBIA
2 restaurants
Artisanal patacones, arepas, empanadas, and mazorcadas with a genuine taste of Colombia.
Colombian, Dominican, and Puerto Rican food made from homemade family recipes.
CUBA
3 restaurants
Widely considered the most authentic Cuban food in Indianapolis.
Cuban sandwich specialist on the Broad Ripple strip.
Cuban-inspired concept inside The Garage food hall featuring slow-cooked pork Cubanos.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
2 restaurants
Family-run kitchen offering Dominican classics alongside Colombian and Puerto Rican staples.
Cozy neighborhood spot specializing in traditional Dominican home cooking.
EL SALVADOR
3 restaurants
Beloved pupuseria serving handmade pupusas with authentic Salvadoran curtido and salsa.
Authentic Salvadoran kitchen with hearty tamales, yuca frita, and fresh horchata.
East-side favorite for Central American comfort food and thick handmade pupusas.
ERITREA
2 restaurants
Family-owned Eritrean cafe known for spongy injera and flavorful stews.
Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes served with traditional injera in a welcoming setting.
ETHIOPIA
3 restaurants
Downtown Ethiopian dining with communal platters of injera, tibs, and kitfo.
Rich, slow-simmered wots and freshly made injera in a traditional atmosphere.
Neighborhood Ethiopian eatery offering generous portions of classic stews and lentil dishes.
FRANCE
3 restaurants
Charming Broad Ripple bistro with French classics, charcuterie, and an extensive champagne list.
Upscale French-inspired dining in the heart of Carmel Arts & Design District.
Quaint French bistro bringing authentic crepes, quiches, and pastries to Noblesville.
GERMANY
3 restaurants
Historic German restaurant and biergarten housed in the Athenaeum since 1894.
South-side institution serving schnitzel, sauerbraten, and house-made spaetzle for decades.
German cafe and market with fresh-baked strudel, bratwurst, and imported European goods.
GREECE
3 restaurants
North-side staple for gyros, moussaka, and flaming saganaki served with warm pita.
Family-owned Greek taverna in downtown Carmel with lamb chops and homemade baklava.
Fast-casual Mediterranean grill with fresh kabobs, falafel, and Greek salads.
GUATEMALA
3 restaurants
Authentic Guatemalan kitchen serving pepian, tamales, and carne guisada.
Guatemalan bakery and market with fresh pan dulce, empanadas, and traditional breads.
Beloved bakery offering Guatemalan pastries, tres leches cake, and warm atol de elote.
HAITI
2 restaurants
Hearty Haitian comfort food featuring griot, diri ak djon djon, and legim.
Home-style Haitian cooking with rich stews, fried plantains, and pikliz on the side.
HONDURAS
4 restaurants
West-side Honduran restaurant with baleadas, tajadas, and slow-cooked carne asada.
Quick-service Honduran kitchen dishing out fresh baleadas and sopa de res.
Authentic Honduran spot known for generous platters of pollo con tajadas.
Honduran eatery bringing the coastal flavors of La Ceiba and Progreso to Indy.
INDIA
4 restaurants
Broad Ripple favorite for aromatic curries, tandoori dishes, and weekend lunch buffet.
Indo-Pak kitchen on Lafayette Road serving biryanis, karahi, and freshly baked naan.
Fast-casual Indian grill in Carmel with build-your-own bowls and wraps.
Refined North Indian cuisine with a popular lunch buffet on Meridian Street.
ITALY
3 restaurants
Refined Italian dining in the Herron-Morton neighborhood with house-made pasta and regional wines.
Artisan Italian kitchen in Carmel crafting seasonal dishes with locally sourced ingredients.
Old-school Italian-American favorite near Broad Ripple known for generous portions.
JAMAICA
4 restaurants
Fountain Square Jamaican grill with jerk chicken, oxtail, and festival dumplings.
Midtown spot for curry goat, ackee and saltfish, and refreshing sorrel drinks.
Northwest-side jerk specialist with smoky chicken and pork straight off the grill.
Lawrence-area Jamaican kitchen serving hearty brown stew chicken and rice and peas.
JAPAN
3 restaurants
Mass Ave ramen bar with rich tonkotsu broth and bubble tea under one roof.
Multi-location ramen and sushi spot known for flavorful broths and fresh nigiri.
National ramen chain with slow-simmered broths and customizable bowls in Fishers.
LEBANON
2 restaurants
Broad Ripple institution for Lebanese mezze, shawarma, and falafel since the 1980s.
Fishers Lebanese eatery with charcoal-grilled kabobs and creamy hummus.
MEXICO
4 restaurants
East-side taqueria with al pastor on the trompo, birria tacos, and fresh aguas frescas.
No-frills south-side taqueria beloved for street-style tacos and tortas.
Upscale Mexican dining with mole, ceviche, and an impressive tequila selection.
Greenwood favorite for sizzling fajitas, enchiladas suizas, and weekend menudo.
MOROCCO
1 restaurant
Intimate Moroccan dining with tagines, couscous, and traditional mint tea.
MYANMAR
3 restaurants
South-side Burmese kitchen with mohinga, tea leaf salad, and coconut chicken noodles.
Burmese and Southeast Asian grocery with a hot food counter for authentic dishes.
Chin-Burmese comfort food with rich curries and hand-pulled noodle soups.
NEPAL
2 restaurants
Fishers gem for Himalayan momos, thali platters, and Nepali-style curries.
Cozy Nepali eatery specializing in handmade steamed and fried momos with spicy achar.
NIGERIA
3 restaurants
West African kitchen with jollof rice, egusi soup, and pepper soup served with pounded yam.
Nigerian grill famous for smoky suya skewers and spicy pepper-crusted meats.
Casual Nigerian spot where jollof rice takes center stage alongside fried plantains.
PAKISTAN
2 restaurants
Indo-Pak staple on Lafayette Road with sizzling karahi, biryani, and tandoori specialties.
Modern offshoot of Chapati inside Bottleworks District with Pakistani street food flair.
PERU
2 restaurants
Peruvian staple with lomo saltado, ceviche, and aji de gallina in generous portions.
Peruvian seafood-forward restaurant with tiraditos, jalea, and pisco sour cocktails.
PHILIPPINES
2 restaurants
South-side Filipino kitchen serving adobo, lumpia, and pancit with homemade flavor.
Filipino eatery offering communal-style dining with sisig, kare-kare, and halo-halo.
POLAND
2 restaurants
Charming Sheridan cafe with handmade pierogi, Polish sausage, and old-world pastries.
Roaming food truck crafting creative pierogi with both classic and modern fillings.
PUERTO RICO
2 restaurants
Authentic Puerto Rican kitchen with mofongo, pernil, and tostones done right.
Multi-Caribbean menu featuring Puerto Rican arroz con gandules and pasteles.
SOMALIA
3 restaurants
Somali kitchen serving fragrant rice dishes, sambusas, and tender goat suqaar.
West-side Somali restaurant with flavorful stews, chapati, and sweet Somali tea.
Neighborhood Somali spot combining a grocery market with freshly prepared traditional meals.
SOUTH KOREA
3 restaurants
Tabletop Korean BBQ with premium bulgogi, galbi, and banchan spreads.
All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with a wide selection of marinated meats and stews.
Korean fried chicken chain in Carmel with crispy, double-fried wings and signature sauces.
THAILAND
3 restaurants
Fishers Thai restaurant with aromatic curries, pad see ew, and mango sticky rice.
Carmel favorite for classic pad Thai, green curry, and crispy spring rolls.
Northern Carmel Thai spot with spicy basil stir-fry, tom kha gai, and Thai iced tea.
TURKEY
1 restaurant
Cozy Turkish cafe near Fletcher Place with doner kebab, pide, and strong Turkish coffee.
VENEZUELA
3 restaurants
Venezuelan kitchen on Lafayette Road with stuffed arepas, cachapas, and tequeรฑos.
North-side Venezuelan eatery known for crispy empanadas and juicy pabellon criollo.
Venezuelan-inspired stall inside The Garage with sweet plantain bowls and arepas.
VIETNAM
3 restaurants
West 38th Street staple for steaming bowls of pho, banh mi, and Vietnamese iced coffee.
Bright Broad Ripple-area Vietnamese spot with fresh spring rolls and vermicelli bowls.
Carmel pho house with rich bone broth, bun bo Hue, and crispy banh xeo.
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