2nd Language

We enjoyed our food, and we really enjoyed the selection of drinks. Go early because some drinks and food disappear before the end of the day. Our server let us know how many servings of each dish were left. She was fantastic at recommending options. She even mentioned we could order pizza from the first floor if we did not like anything available on their menu. We had a delightful time, and we were able to walk to nearby attractions.

We had been putting off going here because we felt it was a bit on the pricey side. With a rewards card in hand we decided to give it a try. It is definitely worth it. The portion sizes were on the large side. The atmosphere was industrial but cozy and intimate. The food was delicious. A very nice place for a special occasion or to bring visitors. The prices are high but I would go back. I had the birria Raman, fabulous. My wife had the fried rice, delicious.

Excellent restaurant, especially if you love ramen. The food was delicious and comes out quickly. Make sure you save room and do not deprive yourself of one of their awesome desserts. We had the tiramisu and it was OMG good. The service was outstanding and our server was very prompt with refills and order taking. The restaurant is very clean including the restrooms. This restaurant is on the 2nd floor so there are stairs. Easy to find using Google Maps with ample free parking.

We did the egg roll appetizer, 2 drinks, 2 ramen entrees, the honey toast, and 2 cookies for later. $100 And 100% worth it. Absolutely delicious ramen and this Honey Toast was in the top 10 desserts I've probably ever had. We sat at the bar and our bartender was super helpful, friendly, and fun. I'm actually sad it's an hour drive away from us because we'd love to come back.

Went to 2nd Language for lunch on a friend’s recommendation, and it did not disappoint. I got the smoked ramen—absolutely fire. I lived in Japan for three years and tried ramen all over, and this was top shelf. Staff was attentive, service was smooth. I was told to go before the lunch rush and to try the sake—solid advice. Five stars easy. If my ventures bring me back to Evansville, I’m definitely pulling up again. Note: The Birria Ramen is great as well but spicy!

Went here for a business working dinner. We were seated immediately and our waitress was fantastic, super friendly and knowledgeable. She made great recommendations, we had the shrimp Boa Buns as an appetizer. They were very flavorful I thought they needed just a little spicy heat kick as they had no spicy heat at all. For my entree I had the Signature Smoked Ramen and it was delicious, be sure to drizzle in some of the spicy pepper oil (careful it is spicy) it is served with as that made it perfect. Overall great experience and I highly recommend!

Came for the ramen, surprised by the honey toast. A short excerpt follows: Absolutely incredible flavors and portions. Continued eating beyond painfully full because the food was just THAT good! Far exceeded my expectations for ramen. You absolutely must try the “Honey Toast.” It’s essentially a giant loaf of French Toast but cut open in the traditional style of a mango, then drizzled with caramel (not honey), served warm with a sizable scoop of ice cold vanilla ice cream with berry compote. The mix of the soft yet still well-formed warm caramel drenched toasty bread with the ice cold ice cream and sweet yet tart berries is such an unsuspectingly lovely fusion, I’d expect would blow the mind of the late Anthony Bourdain. It reminded me of a decomposed berry cobbler with a mix of flavors I’ve tried all separately yet never thought to combine for the perfectly odd assortment that isn’t tried and true, or tired and needs retired. Side note, skip the Bao buns in favor of some other option. Although they weren’t bad, fell short by comparison to other authentic Bao buns sampled elsewhere. Still a solid 9/10 and will be back.

This was our second time eating here, and it was just as good as the last. I'd ordered the birria ramen the last time we were here, and my wife and I both ordered it this time. It's incredible! While they do list it as "spicy," it really isn't too bad; I'd say it's less spicy than a jalapeño, to be honest. (So it might be too spicy for some, but it's far from unbearable even for those who might not like incredibly spicy things.) We also ordered the shrimp buns as an appetizer, which were also amazing. There really isn't anything on the menu that we've tried that is less than stellar, so I really don't think you can go wrong with anything you order. I highly recommend trying this place out!

This review is only for Dessert. The restaurant is part of a college pizza joint and serves up a mean Ramen Bowl. The service is supposedly top notch though I only ordered dessert. Friendly counter staff. Think of a Dim Sum joint in China Town and you get the vibe they are going for. I ordered a short term menu item and it was sublime. The Japanese Cheesecake is light, fluffy and decadent. Add a side of Miso Caramel and you're in heaven.

This is a very nice modern Japanese restaurant with some interesting ramen bowls and other standards (karaage).

This was my first time visiting, and I was intrigued to find two separate restaurants inside the building. I asked the server about it, but it's been so long that I've forgotten the details. The restaurant itself is upstairs, and there was a sign directing me to the right spot. I wish 2nd Language had been around when I was in college--it's delicious! My chashu ramen was incredibly filling, with a generous portion size that left me satisfied. My friend ordered some kind of steak dinner, but when I checked the menu later, I didn't see it listed. It must have been a special for that day. The service was fine, though it was quite busy since we went during dinner time on a Thursday night. Despite the crowd, the experience was enjoyable overall.

Still great . The restaurant was packed but they said we could order and eat in the pizza restaurant that is owned by the same people. Winner . No one in that section and a lot quieter. I'm doing that from now on.

Went back to Evansville to basically eat and go to a concert. Told my wife about 2nd Language from a previous business trip and could not wait for her to try it. Great little cozy restaurant with a very welcoming staff. We started off with Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) it was amazing. We then followed up with Birria ramen and Chashu chicken ramen. Both were excellent choices. This is the closest ramen that I have had since Japan. Keep up the good work! If you're in the area stop in for a fantastic meal!

Great vibes at 2nd Language! The restaurant is super beautiful inside, and the service was stellar. There are tons of food options, but they are known for their ramen. The vegetable ramen had incredible depth of flavor -- delicious and packed full of toppings! The Buffalo chicken buns were also super tasty. You MUST order the honey toast for dessert!! It was devoured before a picture could even be taken. There is plenty of parking in the gravel lot across the street and some street parking as well!

Our 1st visit to 2nd Language. Lunch on 5/15. 2nd Language is an Asian centric restaurant operated by a family that has other restaurants in Evansville. Attached, in the same building is Pangea restaurant. 2nd Language seems to be known for their Ramen bowls. We both had the Pork Ramen Bowl. Wow, it was good. Other reviewers praise their broth and I agree. Our Ramen had a pork bone broth and was loaded with pork, egg and vegetables. Very good, the best I've had in my limited experience. I had iced tea which I loved, and as a bonus it only cost $2 with free refills. The Pork Ramen is $17.95. There are numerous types of Ramen bowls available including vegetarian. Service was great. I will say the place was packed by noon.

What a beautiful restaurant! My friends and I stopped here on our way through to another state and all enjoyed our experience! I got the Tonkatsu ramen and my goodness it was so delicious!! I always am a fan of bamboo and they cooked it to be so tender! The broth was really rich with flavor and it was thick and delectable! the noodles weee cooked to perfection and the meat was tender and tasty! I really like the cool art and fun light fixtures. I don't have anything negative to say about this place, just a little disappointed I live over 8 hours away haha! If you live ramen and are in the area I highly highly recommend this spot!

The food was delicious and the wait time to be seated was very fast. The service was amazing as well as the host who was able to give us their opinion on the food so we could pick! The ambiance was relaxing and definitely somewhere I would go again.

Quick friendly service and delicious food. I had the Chashu Chicken Ramen. Hubby had a slice of pizza and we shared an order of Roman Breadsticks with red sauce. Definitely worth a return visit.

What a nice hip Ramen spot! I love ramen so I was very surprised to see this restaurant in Evansville but the fact that they have a university campus not too far, it makes a lot of sense! Our server Sam was very sweet and very busy! We started with the shrimp buns that were very tasty! I went with their special Spicy Miso Ramen and he went with the Thai Pineapple Fried Rice - no complaints just a lot so we did not finish! I did try two of their Rosé wines and they were both on the dry end. Our bill was roughly $70. Would love to come back if we're ever driving through or in the area.

Over seasoned fried rice (shrimp) did not taste like fried rice. Ramen was bland. Price doesn't match the end product. Ambiance was nice, and service was good. The review is geared towards the taste. I travel around the U.S often and am a sucker for a restaurant that is being hyped and this was a bit disappointing.

The food is excellent quality and it's prepared well. The staff is also excellent. I also appreciate the vibe of the restaurant, it's really relaxed but not too relaxed.

This was our first time dining here after a recommendation. So yummy! The fried chicken appetizer and the ramen bowls are to die for!

The staff was kind enough to work my party of seven in on a busy Saturday evening. We had no appetizers and went straight to the ramen dishes! We had signature smoked, birria, and tiger kimchi ramen. A cha ca la vong with salmon and a Nabayaki Udon. All were wonderful and tasty. We barely had enough room to have the absolutely delicious honey toast dessert. Service was fabulous as well

Everything was amazing the food was delicious our server was very informative and kind. I had the traditional ramen and added the charred bok choy to it. My husband had the birria ramen it was too spicy for him so he switched to the pork fried rice it was huge. And smelled heavenly. It was my son's first time trying real ramen and he loved the kid's chicken ramen. We left happy and full. Definitely will return again next time we are in town.

We were seated around 5:30 pm on a Friday evening. It was busy, but we were able to secure a booth. Lots of interesting menu choices but I opted for the Chashu Chicken Ramen. This is a large bowl which included the chicken breast meat, cabbage, bamboo shoots, Shitake mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onions, broth, ramen noodles, and soft egg. The broth was just a touch spicy and so flavorful. This is a large serving that I could have taken half of it home. However, we did leave room for dessert. My partner and I shared a piece of the Black Forest Tres Leche. Oh my! It is a chocolate cake topped with fresh whipped cream and tart cherry jam. It was moist and not too sweet. Service was fast, even though they were busy, and the server was attentive. The only negative is that it's noisy due to the high ceilings and no carpet. But it's a great place for a date or for a nice dinner with friends. We'll be back to try some of the other menu items.

Tens across the board for food, service, and ambiance. Located in the historic National Biscuit Company, 2nd Language is a dining experience - karaage and grilled shrimp buns are great appetizers. Signature smoked ramen and traditional fried rice are some good go-to-meals for me. Honey toast dessert is a MUST and all of the drinks are great.

This is a very interesting and unique restaurant! It's very clear that there was much time and consideration taken to build this menu! The best way to experience this restaurant, is to go with a group and to share everything! The appetizers of ahi tuna, karaage, and pork goyza are all delicious! We also ordered pork and chicken ramen, which were also very good. Make sure to leave room for the honey toast as a desert. Very unique and delicious!

This is one of the best Asian restaurants I've been to. Fun atmosphere and the food was beyond my expectations. Well worth the trip.

Ramen! Yes, please! Everything is so good. I could seriously just drink the broth and be very happy. The noodles and all the fresh toppings are just bonus.

The atmosphere of this establishment was amazing. You can tell that a lot of thought was put into the decor; it's beautifully designed. The food is made with fresh ingredients and the highest quality of meat and veggies. The excellent service outweighs the reasonable pricing for the menu items. I will definitely be visiting this fine establishment again.

2nd Language was amazing. We had a group of 4 and every dish was fantastic. The server was super nice and helpful. And the restaurant is clean and beautiful. We will be back every time we visit Evansville!

Pineapple fried rice to go is good for a couple meals so it's worth it. With pork is a different take on it.

We stopped in fairly late on a Friday evening to grab a few drinks before they closed. This review is based solely on cocktails, though we can't wait to come back and try the food. The cocktail menu is so unique and really well balanced. I've yet to have an even mediocre drink from bartender Drew... they're perfect every time. The MezCaliente was my personal favorite... smokey, sweet, spicy. A really great combination of flavors!

Staff was great, very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was awesome! Great bartender and drinks! Highly recommend!

This has got to be one of my favorite meals I've had while living in Evansville. I ordered the build your own vegetable rice bowl and I ate the whole thing. There were so many delicious flavors and textures. Overall, the night was great. Our server was super nice and the restaurant had beautiful decorations. If you're getting dessert, I would recommend the crème brulee!

Very laid back, trendy vibes and fabulous service. The waitress recommeneded the shrimp buns as an appetizer, which were soooooo good. I got the Signature Ramen and my husband got the Miso Ramen. We'll definitely be back when we come through Evansville again!

I didn't know this place even existed! There was oddly no crowd and the place looked really cool . We had drinks and dinner with a pretty good sized party. It was very nice. We ate out on the back balcony at the big table. The food was great! The service was great! The prices were very reasonable. The desert, even though we were all full, was amazing! Get the honey toast! Ask for extra ice cream! We all said "next time we will all just come for desert"!

Amazing food! Chimichurri steak both appetizer or entree is so good. Service is excellent and the ambiance is really nothing I have seen in the area.

I got the Spicy Ramen and the Ahi Tuna, and both were amazing. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for food that hits the spot. Also, the Honey Toast is a must get!

On a cold and rainy day, was in need of some ramen and came to 2nd Language. It's located in the old National Biscuit Company building in downtown Evansville. Lots of parking at curbside as well as a vacant lot across the street. You know the place is good when people in cars were waiting outside for the restaurant to open. Once the doors opened, we were guided to our table. The interior is neatly decorated and the lighting added to the ambiance. Booth as well as table seating are available. They have a full service bar and fortunately, we had a full day ahead of us so although tempting, we declined any alcoholic beverages and instead ordered Coke products. The bartender Jesse came over and introduced himself and once we informed him it was our first time here, he explained the food offerings as well as recommendations. I went with the Chashu chicken ramen and it was one of the popular ramen orders. The restaurant claims to have incredible broth that is amazing so we were looking forward to determine the validity. The orders came within 15 minutes and was accompanied by some house made kim chee. The ramen and contents were neatly arranged in the bowl and the broth looked rich. The broth was taste tested first and it was delicious. The ramen was perfectly cooked and the chicken was very tender and tasty. I asked Jesse how the chicken was prepared and he mentioned it was marinated and then sous vide. Awesome!!! The prices are reasonable for the amount of food served. They also offer other food options to suit any palate if you're looking for great Asian food. The food was so good that we returned another day of ramen. Highly recommended for the food, the friendly and helpful staff, the location, and the ambiance.

A nice place for Asian fusion. It is a mix of everything but worth trying in this small city.

The Karaage Chicken!! The servers are super sweet and friendly everytime ! The environment is very pretty and claiming for a night out!

Visiting from out of town and wanted to try something new. Was recommended to come here by a friend. 10/10 recommend. Everything from the service to the drinks to the food was fantastic. Our waitress was amazing, she really took the time to give us great and personable service. We sat outside and as soon as the sun wasn't beaming down on us it was absolutely perfect. For an appetizer we ordered the vegetable gyoza, it was delicious. The timing between appetizer and main course came out perfectly. I got the spicy miso ramen special and the heat and flavor were so on point, it was great. My partner ordered the vegetable ramen, he says it was absolutely stunning. He added some chili oil for some extra spice. Not pictured was our honey toast dessert, it was so delicious. Even though we weren't that hungry we made sure to eat it right away and we couldn't stop!

We went to IN for my husband's business trip and it was almost 9pm and we were craving for a ramen and we found this place. They didnt disappoint us. Good food good service! I'll dfntly come back here.

Ambiance is a five. The food service was slow and started as common inconsistencies that I still don't appreciate. I'm getting used to the menu still.

We had a party of 8 so were able to make reservations. It's a good thing because the place was already hopping at 5:30 when we arrived. The decor was very nice and it was in an old brick building near downtown Evansville. The high ceiling, open to the ductwork, was appealing but made for a noisy, echoey dining experience. We ordered a variety of appetizers: Steak with Asian Chimichurri, Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) and Ahi Tuna. Yum to all! The fried chicken was my personal favorite. The waitress was very good at helping me find the right preparation for my meal, Steak with Asian Chimichurri. It came with a seasonal vegetable, glazed carrots, which I wanted to avoid along with rice, so I got broccoli with my steak. I had a cucumber mule which was delicious which definitely did not lack a ginger flavor. Desserts were shared: Honey Toast, Japanese Cheesecake, and Crème Brûlée du Jour. The Honey Toast reminded me of monkey bread, very tasty. The cheesecake was light and had a cake texture rather than a cheesecake texture. The Miso Butterscotch was an amazing addition to the cheesecake but beware, it adds 3.25 to your ticket. Truthfully, it was worth it because I can't imagine eating it without that butterscotch drizzle. The crime brûlée was also delicious. Note: Ramen is one of their specialties and there were several people in our party who ordered a Ramen meal. Some comments were that the meat was tender, and the vegetables and broth combined for flavor perfection.

The service was friendly and the food was amazing. I love the pho soup. Friends had the rice bowl it was good as well.

It would take a thesaurus to describe how delicious the pork ramen is, but I will do my best. Broth rich and velvety, perfectly done noodles, pork seasoned to perfection, with a subtle smokiness. It's rare to find a decent bowl of ramen in this area, but look no more!!!! This downtown Evansville eatery also features "Japanese" fried chicken. I assume it's double fried, because the chunks of chicken are so crunchy. Definitely enough to share. The steak/chimmichuri appetizer was good... steak cooked to a medium rare, very tender and juicy. The Asian chimichurri had a anise flavor that wasn't really my favorite, but my husband loved it. You may balk at the prices, but I promise the ramen is worth every penny. Service was average, but they were very busy.... Even before noon!!! The dining room is open, but we were seated at a cozy booth. Of note was the dinner cocktail menu ( pictured) and the desserts. But, I had room for neither after our meal. We will percent be back to 2nd Language!!!

Do yourself a favor and eat here! I had the pork ramen bowl and Honey Toast for dessert. The food and service was five star quality.

What a fantastic and delicious anniversary dinner! Sam our server was so helpful, attentive and friendly. Started off with a fresh salads sesame miso salad and a daikon salad. Next XO ramen and spicy miso ramen. Best ramen I have had in a long time. Plentiful noodles cooked just right. All the fixings sooo tasty. Then the yummy honey toast to make our evening end on a sweet tasty note Can't wait to comeback!

One of my new favorite restaurants in the EVV area! Great atmosphere with very nice deck/outdoor seating. The service was also great! The cocktail menu was reasonably priced and had a great mix of unique drinks and classics. We got the pork bao and gyzoa for appetizers- the bao were okay and the gyzoa were great! The ramen was truly the star of the show. I got the chicken and added corn- both the broth and chicken were delicious. Highly recommend and will be back!

Omg ! This place is amazing I sat at the bar and Jesse was so welcoming & nice! He had knowledge of the menu and drink options ! The food was amazing I got the pineapple fried rice. I will definitely be back when I'm in town. Don't hesitate stop by !

This is a really great place with really good food! They lose a star after we had a bad takeout meal one time (The pork tasted really quite nasty) but we've been back since and never had bad pork since. The ramen noodles are crazy good. I'm not usually a dessert person, but their honey toast it incredible! Highly recommend this place!

Who would have thought you could get good ramen and a high quality old fashion in Evansville, IN?!? 4.5 I would rate this probably top 2-3 ramen I've had in the US since moving back from Japan. This places beats out a lot of good ramen I've had in L.A., San Fran, Vegas, Chicago and Detroit metro. This place definite pays attention to detail! Great food and a great cocktail too! Wow!!!! Tonkotsu Broth = 9.0 out of 10 Chashu = 8.5 out of 10 Noodle Quality = 9.5 out of 10 Noodle Texture = 10 out of 10 #RamenLife #Enginerd #BusinessTrippin #2ndLanguage #Foodie #Ramen #Evansville

I've been to second language a few times and am basing my overall star ranking based on my overall experience. Overall, it's a great restaurant and I'm glad that Evansville has another place that offers ramen, desserts, and other Japanese dishes since Iwataya closed down. The ramens are great. Super flavorful and very filling and would highly recommend trying them. The chicken karaage appetizer is also good, but the price point is on the slightly higher end compared to other karaage appetizers I've had at other places. The reason why I'm not able to give a full 5 star rating yet is because of the the new lunch menu. Don't get me wrong, the new lunch options are awesome, and it has so much potential to being very good! I went here for a quick last minute lunch today and tried both the Chicken Katsu Sando and some of the Katsu Curry. The katsu sando was very good and I especially enjoyed the Japanese milk bread. However, I found the chicken katsu to be kind of cold. I'm not sure if it's supposed to be like that; but it didn't fully deter me from enjoying the sandwich. The chips were also very tasty. The Katsu curry needs some improvement though. Japanese curry is one of my favorite dishes to eat and I really wanted to like it. The curry roux had a good heat level, but to me it lacked the richness and depth in flavor that I usually associate with Japanese-style curry. I also found the jasmine rice to be a bit overpowering. Additionally, having pickled onion as a topping rather than pickled ginger or a pickled Japanese radish of some sort is an odd choice. Regardless of that, this dish has a lot of potential and I think making a few adjustments to it will make it a lot better!

Ramen!!! So good, so warm, so comforting!! And the atmosphere in here is very chill. Clean spaces and helpful staff. Friendly bartender!

Best ramen I've had. Service was great and was able to customize my ramen to my liking. Portions are healthy and flavors are spot on. I love this place and would visit it against and again.