Asaka Japanese Restaurant

Hands down the best Japanese restaurant in Indiana. I've been coming here for 10+ years and it does not disappoint. You'll probably run into plenty of Japanese people here (perhaps all in Indiana) because their food is so authentic. They seem to be understaffed lately, so service can be slow and there's probably a line to get in. However, it's worth the wait. Remember to hide your valuables in your car, as it's not the safest part of Indy for sure.

The food is delicious, but the restaurant frequently runs out of the special items listed on the board, and sometimes even regular menu items. The service is friendly, but it can be slow at times. Occasionally, you may not receive what you ordered. Additionally, the chef decides which sushi to include in the special rolls most of the time.”

I have been eating at Asaka for over 15 years and I can confidently say it is the best sushi in Indianapolis. Nina is a wonderful chef and her family has built something truly special for the community. My family and I use any excuse to make a reservation- Father’s Day, birthdays, I even went after my high school graduation and every single time it is a lovely experience. I highly recommend visiting Asaka 💌

I have been coming to Asaka for nearly 6 years. It is the only place I will eat sushi at in Indianapolis. Their rolls and nigiri slices are HUGE. Aside from sushi their ramen is also incredible and many other non-sushi items on their menu. If you happen to go in on a Sunday when they aren’t serving sushi you will not be disappointed by everything else they have to offer :-)

As a lover of Japanese food & sushi, Asaka has been my go-to sushi restaurant in Indianapolis for the past 8 years. Their sushi is fresh and tastes better than 95% of other sushi restaurants in Indy. Their dishes taste authentically Japanese and are made with fresh ingredients. Their happy hour on sushi ensures you are not only getting great quality fish, but at a wonderful price. (See photos below) I’ve loved coming to this restaurant with family and friends. The reason I’m unable to give Asaka 5 stars is due to their poor service & staffing issues. The restaurant has undoubtedly gained popularity since I started dining here 8 years ago- which is great! However, the service poorly reflects on the full potential of the restaurant and its future success. Tonight, we had a reservation for 5 pm and we were sat promptly, however we were not greeted by a waitress once seated until about 5:20 pm. We sat there for about 15 minutes unacknowledged. Then, we were asked by two different waitresses, two minutes apart, for a drink order. The wait staff is often seen scrambling around chaotically to fulfill guests’ needs. The staff is undeniably hard working and trying their best to cater to the needs of their customers- however, the disarray adds stress and tension to an otherwise peaceful dining experience. The disorganization and lack of communication amongst the staff is difficult to observe. I love this restaurant, so I hope they can staff it appropriately in the future so that their staff communicates better, and so that customers can receive better service and the level of attention that is needed. *This review is based off of a pattern I have observed and not a one time experience. **If you order sushi expect to wait at least one hour. TLDR: I am highly satisfied with the quality of the food, but am increasingly displeased with the service provided.